National 5 & 10

Place: Main Street in Newark, DE
Purpose: To check out an old «5 and Dime» as I grew up calling them
Findings: Extraordinary!
National 5 & 10 has a quintessential dime-​store charm combined with essentials to fill the quick need list in this adorable campus downtown. From University of Delaware gear (go UD Fighting Blue Hens!!!) to coloring books to kitchenware to surge protectors, this place really does have a great mix of needs and wants. I wish we’d had a store like this in the neighborhood around UW-​Milwaukee when I was a student there — the UD students are lucky to have a gem like this in their own backyard.
Helpful, fun staff, a great selection of UD clothing, and enough variety of items that will make you say, «I think I need one of those!» Very well done, National 5 & 10 — may your legacy live on!

I grew up in Newark, and this place has been on main street for a LOOOONG time. lol. Going into the store, I noticed a lot of U of D items, and that made me smile. The cashier said hello, and I was also greeted by another staff member walking around the store. This store has a bit of everything. What they have done is make this store a one stop shop for the college students. Everything from snacks to sweats and ball caps. School supplies etc. Then there is the other target audience that is everyone else. lol. Whether you remember this 5 & 10 when you were growing up, or you just want to check it out… it is well worth the time to explore.

Terrible customer service. Came back for the first time since graduating and feel like reminiscing about old times… Walked along mainstreet and wandered into the shop. Not only was I ignored by one sales person… I was spoken too rudely by another. Times change I guess… So not worth your time.

Love this place. Great selection! UD clothing is cheaper than school bookstore. Bought a blanket 2 years ago and it’s still beautifully soft after many washings. Go here first if you’re stocking up on UD apparel.

Really cute place and long time landmark in Newark — University of Delaware home town. A ton of options for the blue and gold with reasonable prices.

THE place at the University of Delaware to get your Delaware gear and souvenirs. The best selection of UD sweatshirts and t-​shirts very reasonably priced.
The 5 & 10 is also the première place within walking distance of campus for any random household item (paper plates, towels, dorm necessities, party supplies, costume wigs, frisbees, yarn, shower curtains… the list goes on.)
Open 7 days a week. Gets very crowded on weekends, especially on event weekends (football games, Homecoming, Parents Day, etc.).