Lettie's Kitchen

Lettie's Kitchen Voted Best of Delaware 2014 Editor's Choice for Best Fried Chicken! Come in for amazing meals, soups Let Lettie's Kitchen Cater your next event!
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Come in and order our award winning fried chicken, soups, salads and homemade meals to eat in or take home. 302-239-7816

Now Open on Sundays for Catering Only (Minimum Order...Inquire Within). Susan Alexander and Tom Alexander are a mother-son team who proudly opened their first joint business venture in Hockessin in the spring of 2011. Their goal is simple: to bring homemade comfort food prepare

d in a unique way using only the freshest ingredients to the residents of Hockessin. After months of market research and test meals made for family and friends in Susan’s home kitchen, the concept for Lettie’s was born. Lettie’s promises to fill the gap in Hockessin dining by providing customers with a delicious variety of soups, sandwiches, salads, side dishes, and complete meals ready to take home or eat in. The name “Lettie’s” holds special meaning for the owners; it is Susan’s late mother’s name and the inspiration behind the concept. Lettie was born in Hockessin in 1922, only a block from where Lettie’s Restaurant stands today. She raised a family of eight just up the street on Old Lancaster Pike and remained in that house until her death in 2003. In Hockessin, Lettie was famous for her meals, which ranged from simple and satisfying to a gourmet spread fit for a king. Willing to try anything once, Lettie began honing her skills in the kitchen at a young age in her parent’s grocery store, Gormley’s Market, which opened in Hockessin in 1886 and served the community for 97 years. She continued to be innovative in the kitchen, creating fabulous meals for her family for the next seventy years. Susan and Tom feel blessed to be able to use many of Lettie’s recipes in their new restaurant. Lettie’s Restaurant is located on Old Lancaster Pike, adjacent to the Francis J. Swift Memorial Park. This location could not be more perfect; the park was named after Fran Swift, a beloved member of the Hockessin community until his untimely death in 1978. Fran also happens to be Lettie’s husband, Susan’s father, and Tom’s grandfather! Lettie’s Family Favorites To Go is excited to bring a new and different dining experience to Hockessin- one that you can feel good about!

$1 Wing Friday is here! Featured sauce is Ginger Thai from 2 Fat Guys! Come get some.And LET’S GO USA!!!!!
06/12/2026

$1 Wing Friday is here! Featured sauce is Ginger Thai from 2 Fat Guys! Come get some.

And LET’S GO USA!!!!!

Ok folks, the 4th of July is right around the corner! This year, we are doing the eating contest a little differently. W...
06/10/2026

Ok folks, the 4th of July is right around the corner! This year, we are doing the eating contest a little differently. We gained some sponsors and are offering a $1,000 cash prize to the winner! We’re even going to have some pros out for the event so keep an eye out for those names to drop.

If you want in, or know someone that does, send me an email ([email protected]) and tell me about your competitive eating experience. All contestants will be vetted as we only want the best of the best eaters!

The contest will be, who can eat 50 WINGS the fastest. We also have 4 judges so bring your game!!!

LET’S GO!!

$1 Wing Fridays!!! Come get some! All kinds of great sauces!
06/05/2026

$1 Wing Fridays!!! Come get some! All kinds of great sauces!

I can’t believe it’s been 15 years! Wow does time fly! Come celebrate with us on the 4th of July! Here’s to another 15!
06/04/2026

I can’t believe it’s been 15 years! Wow does time fly! Come celebrate with us on the 4th of July!

Here’s to another 15!

Beloved Restaurant Marks Milestone by Honoring Its Roots and Looking Ahead For 15 years, Lettie’s Kitchen has been serving up comfort food, family recipes, and familiar faces while building something that has become far more…

Would anyone like some free spearmint? I have a ton of it! Stop by Lettie’s and pick some up! 
06/03/2026

Would anyone like some free spearmint? I have a ton of it! Stop by Lettie’s and pick some up! 

It’s Friday!!! So dollar wings ALL DAY! We also have a fresh batch of sauces from 2FatGuys American Grill! Come get some...
05/22/2026

It’s Friday!!! So dollar wings ALL DAY! We also have a fresh batch of sauces from 2FatGuys American Grill! Come get some before they’re gone!

In honor of the Flyers getting ready to sweep Cindy Crosby and the Penguins, we are selling $1 wings all day today! Snag...
04/25/2026

In honor of the Flyers getting ready to sweep Cindy Crosby and the Penguins, we are selling $1 wings all day today! Snag a bunch for your party tonite! Plenty of sauces to choice from. We are here till 5.

*while supplies last

WINGS!!! $1 each!! Today Only!!
04/24/2026

WINGS!!! $1 each!! Today Only!!

Dollar wings Friday!! Put your orders in now! We’re open till 7 tonight.
04/17/2026

Dollar wings Friday!! Put your orders in now! We’re open till 7 tonight.

Dollar wing Friday! Come get some! Lots of sauces to choose from!
04/03/2026

Dollar wing Friday! Come get some! Lots of sauces to choose from!

Address

1318 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE
19707

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+13022397816

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