North's Deli in North West Leicestershire

A very nice menu great selections to choose from .

Lovely deli and café located at busy junction in Ashby town centre. Great coffee and cakes, cheeses and deli goods. Can get v.busy. ** Renamed The Handmade Brownie Company and new owner (former manager)**

I had a lovely visit to North’s with family visiting from Australia. Many people had recommended North’s to me and I finally visited. The hot chocolates, coffees and soft drinks were lovely and the staff were friendly. I felt that the seating was a bit limited but I loved the tables in the windows. I will try and sit there next time! The cafe was light and airy and in a great location in the town. I would like to return to try the food another time.

I had a lovely visit to North’s with family visiting from Australia. Many people had recommended North’s to me and I finally visited. The hot chocolates, coffees and soft drinks were lovely and the staff were friendly. I felt that the seating was a bit limited but I loved the tables in the windows. I will try and sit there next time! The cafe was light and airy and in a great location in the town. I would like to return to try the food another time.

Had a tuna panini which was actually was edible apart from the massive chunks of raw onion which were a bit OTT. My wife had a half size club sandwich which was OK but needed toasting more and had far too much mayo, coffees were fine. Most of the menu however was hugely confusing combos which were not deli like at all, the owner is clearly trying to be quirky. Frustrating as this place could be the best in town with a little makeover and a more traditional offering such as a well made croque monsieur. Who really wants cheddar cheese and pepperoni??? If you must do a pizza panini at least use mozzarella or gouda with a fresh tomato sauce.

Really good deli and café with lovely staff. I reviewed with 5 stars a year or so ago but felt compelled to re-review (I go regularly) after reading a recent review posted a few weeks ago. Norths has a food hygiene rating of 5, this is posted online and on the door. I have also never heard of them selling pizza paninis or cheddar cheese and pepperoni. I think the place is a real asset to the town and it's important to support our local independent businesses. The food is excellent, the service is even better, and the deli options are delicious.

Bought a 70th birthday cake. Looked and tasted amazing. Great advice on which cake to go for by Leanne and service above and beyond. Thanks

North's is a fantastic little artisan cafe - lovely coffee, wonderful cakes and scrumptious savouries. Our go to place in Ahsby!

Very average. Meant to be a deli but more interested in those sat down than others walking through the door. A little soulless and not a massive choice, seemed a bit bare to me. Not massively interested in serving customers who weren't eating in and very little stuff priced. Got a few items but not impressed

Just went to this place for breakfast it was 9:03am raining and cold I tapped on the window to ask if they was going to open as it was past opening time the women in there just laughed and carried on doing what they were doing very rude indeed as it opens at 9

My partner and I used to go quite often to have a sandwich at lunch. It is quite pricey, particularly if you get a takeaway which is charged at the same price as if you ate it which would include salad and crisps or coleslaw (takeaway is just the sandwich). I'm really sorry to say that, one month ago after attending during the lunch period on a Saturday for a cheese sandwich with coleslaw and salad, I ended up having the worst bout of food poisoning. As my partner and I had eaten at home other than this trip over a 48 hour period, and the food poisoning started about 8 hours after eating the lunch, we did deduct that it was caused by my lunch. The salad and coleslaw weren't the freshest that day and it has completely put me off. It's really disappointing as we had enjoyed some nice trips in the past but I don't feel comfortable returning.

Lovely inviting deli and cafe. Leanne in particular was warm and welcoming, helping us put together a birthday hamper full of goodies today. I’m sure it will be well received. I’d love one myself! I must mention I do pop in for a soup to go for lunch on occasion which are really tasty and filling! Service and food lovely!

Great location and atmosphere, plenty of food and drink to choose from. Good coffee

Most delicious cakes.. patisserie really and lovely friendly service and reasonable prices for this quality of food

Limited cafe menu choice but great quality. Coffee and cake are lovely. The chocolate and cake counter has a series of delights that need further investigation.

Visited North’s to celebrate a friends birthday. The service was great and the food fresh and tasty. We had a brilliant time. Thank you.

Excellent quality food, friendly and welcoming staff, which absolutely includes weekend staff. Such a relaxed atmosphere

Food was lovely, but service could have been slicker given limited number of people 'dining' & no others in queue.

I often come hear when I fancy picking up a tart on my way home from town. On this occasion I decided to eat inside, which I have to say it was lovely and moist and a bit more fruity than I expected (which was a plus). The lady having a coffee at the next table was very friendly and told me how she loves to have something warm inside her twice a week and this is the place she likes to come most. I have to say she was right, mine was hot and steamy, just the way I like it. The northern lady working front of house was friendly and welcoming and was not shy in showing exactly what was offer as she showed her wares on the counter. The only negative comment I have is that with all the moisture generated by the activities going on inside the old building (a former bank) the windows are often steamed up, which is a pity as people cannot see what’s going on inside from the road.  I left feeling fully satisfied and will definitely be back. This visit I was on my own but next time I will bring a friend as I think that will make the whole experience more enjoyable. It’s five stars from me, a wink emoji and three exclamation marks!!!

Superb deli. Friendly, efficient, great food choice and quality and good value. Loved it. Be back again soon !

Best sausage roll ever! and the staff are so friendly.nice to go somewhere where people working there are happy in their work and it shows

As we visit Norths 2/3 times per week and have done for years I believe we are well qualified to give an honest and realistic review. I was stunned to read the recent review giving a two star rating and berating the staff. We have always been treated in a warm, friendly yet professional manner by all the staff at Norths and have never had an issue with cleanliness. I do wish people would be less cowardly and discuss issues with the staff at the time of their visit. Reviews like that cause much upset and damage our local businesses at a time when we are struggling to keep them on our High Street. We will continue to support Norths and their staff and I hope people read this review to give some balance to the, in my opinion, unwarranted negative ones.

Lovely place, great food ,friendly staff , service with a smile

Pretty ok food. Tea was nice. Ploughman’s was ok, sandwich not bad. I can’t remember the filling, so that says it all. Young female staff member was pretty useless at Customer Service. She made us feel like an inconvenience and we were doing them a favour by patronising the establishment. We were informed that they had no breakfast bruschetta left and only one sausage. I’ve no idea what the soup of the day was - they weren’t particularly forthcoming. We didn’t bother with cake - we didn’t feel they deserved our custom. I said goodbye twice and they eventually and begrudgingly replied after conducting a mothers meeting behind the counter - previously b*tchin about customers allowing their children to make a mess all the floor and chairs. Keep it professional ladies! All in all, lacklustre, unwelcoming, lack of immediate knowledge regarding the stock availability and not great on the hygiene front either. The young female kept rubbing and scratching the back of her head/neck whilst passing us cutlery from the same dirty hand, in one napkin to share. The other lady who was more approachable, coughed in our faces at the bar tables. She apologised, but keep it to yourself. We will find a better establishment next week.

Despite staff shortages on the day and subsequent general offer of reduced menu, they offered to and were prepared to serve, my selection from the full menu as not so busy when I walked in. Great service and great food.

To see the old bank , converted into a coffee shop/restaurant was a really pleasant surprise. It's lovely !! The staff are very helpful .The menu choice is very good , and not too much ( just for once!!) The food is gorgeous . The take away food in the fridges all looked gorgeous, and we took away from there a selection of their chocolates OBVIOUSLY !! Lol . Give it a visit. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

A nice upmarket deli and coffee shop with a wide range of nice cakes and savoury items to eat in, as well as all the usual deli staples you would expect. All the café items are reasonably priced and the coffee is very tasty too!

Always good food. Friendly staff. What more could one want!

Took a friend here today for a much needed treat. Average overpriced small drinks. Charged incorrectly. Not refunded correctly. Croissant never arrived despite prompting. Staff seemed totally disinterested. Never again. There is plenty of other cafes with much better service.

Couldn't give you zero. We recently went into norths after rushing to get back to ashby for a drink.only to be refused service at 325 closing time is 4 oclock because they had very busy and were about fo switch the coffee machine also the kitchen had closed. This is not the first time in the last year or so this has happened. I know several other people this had happened too. I know the owners quite well and have been a very regular customer ever since it opened. And a good advocate for your business. Very disappointed that such a good business is being poorly run.

Had the breakfast 1 slice dry toasted bread ,over cooked eggs , under cooked mushroom, few warmed up tomatoes. Disgusting , definitely won't be going back. Could say lot more, why bother if they couldn't be bothered.

Disappointing visit to North's where we turned up at 3:30 to be told there were no more hot drinks available because they were closing at 4. They served us when we said we'd be quick! Tea for two was 2 1/2 small cups which we paid a fiver for. Overall not a very welcoming feeling!

Lovely little deli, coffee is always good as are the cakes.

I bought my hubby a slice of your amaretto lemon cake last week and honestly he hasn't stopped mentioning how much he loved it!!! We're sat watching TV five days later and he's just brought it up AGAIN and said that he actually nearly called you to tell you how amazing it was, but thought that might be weird! ...So I'm making a point of leaving a nice review so you know just how happy it made him haha!! We're long time fans of your Victoria sponge (best I've ever had anywhere) but definitely hope to see the amaretto one again soon! :)

I purchased a delicious cake for friends to enjoy at Ashby's Big Weekend. It looked amazing and tasted divine. Thank you North's Deli xx

Nice hot coffee Danish very dry and tasteless

The produce from this place is great and sandwiches are really good. The seating area is nice too if a little small. However if you’re in a hurry either get a meal deal from one of the co-ops in town or order ahead as the service is so slow!! We were there on a particularly slow day but 1hr for a sandwich to be made is crazy! Even when I’ve been when it’s not that busy it’s still really slow. The staff are apologetic when serving but it really doesn’t feel like they’re trying to help the situation and move so slow. Such a shame as it ruins a lunch and the quality of food is spiked by the service. Lunch is supposed to be a prompt affair when you need to get back to work. Certainly not good for anyone with children either as I saw a couple who waited just as long with a baby, which looked very stressful! Will only be back if I have 1.5 hours to spare for a lunch…

Disappointing food at Norths today. Usually it’s excellent, but we have seen a drop in quality over the last few months. Our dissatisfaction came about because the bread was not as fresh as it’s always been previously. The cheese on the piccalilli line sandwich had grated cheese whereas we expected slices. The avocado and bacon was also disappointing as the bread was crumbly and the avocado was a bit of a mush. We hoped for better, as we are regular customers and may have to find alternatives in Ashby

We ordered sandwich platters and cupcakes for an after wedding event. The sandwiches were some of the best we have ever had and received high praise from all our guests The cupcakes were so fresh and very nicely decorated We highly recommend Norths

Halfway stop. Gorgeous place for a spot of freshly baked lunch. Lots of vegetarian options and totally delicious. Staff really friendly

I arrived after a busy lunch service. The service I had was friendly and personal, the food was delicious (try the blue cheese toastie and the lemon and ginger cake).

The price of two take-away sandwiches were nearly £14. Happy to pay this in the deli when it's accompanied with a nice salad and coleslaw but takeaway shouldn't be charged at the same price as you're not using the services and you're not getting the side salad, crisps, coleslaw etc. Also cold takeaway food like a sandwich is zero-rated for VAT so customers should save that as a minimum. The quality of the food is excellent but take-away pricing needs to be adjusted. I did query this with the lady at the point of ordering and she simply said that everything has gone up. I wrongly assumed at the point of ordering that take-away prices would be cheaper and only found out when I returned to collect and pay.

Lovely place to sit and watch the world go by.. super friendly staff and a great menu

Amazing food, lovely service. We had a salad (chicken,avocado and bacon yum) and the soup of the day with ham and cheese toasties. All of it was delicious and the portions were generous.

This is a great place to grab a coffee or a cup of tea. Very nice customer service. Also love the chilli puffs they sell

Lovely place, friendly staff and excellent service. Breakfast a little disappointing as bacon overcooked and too hard. However, rest was delicious.

Had a lunch date with a friend here this afternoon. I had the Piccadilly line with ham and coleslaw...delicious! So packed with flavour. The coffee was good too with a elaxed atmosphere and a window seat to people watch by it was a very welcome break.

I met a couple of girlfriends here on Saturday for a long awaited catch-up. Everything was superb. From the warm friendly welcome to the fabulous service and wide choice of delicious food. We ended up staying for coffee, lunch and mid-afternoon tea and cake! The ladies who worked there couldn't have been nicer. Thank you!

Very good busy had to wait for a table

A super deli and cafe selling a wide selection of products and lovely gifts. There is a very wide selection of food and drink options in the cafe. The portions are very large and the food is just delicious. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Brilliant lovely food great place nice staff 😀

Been trying to go and pop in for a while now and finally got round to it. There's lots of choice for shopping item, but I didn't have enough time for a proper look. We did however have a latte, which if I'm honest needed to be a bit stronger. I thought it was too milky tasting. But never mind the coffee, get yourself in there and try the sponge cake. Wow, now that was nice and light. I'll be back soon for some more and a better review. 5 stars if not for the latte being weak.

Started coming here regularly with family and friends for a good catch up and a spot of people watching.... the sandwiches are really tasty and the coffee is good too!

1st ever visit with friends. Very busy just managed to get a table. Only had coffees but they were nice & the staff were lovely 😍

Lovely, service brilliant. Thank you

The deli has an open airy feel, you seat yourself and order at the counter. Plenty of choice for breakfast/brunch/lunch and tea. The New Yorker and Mexican Beef sandwiches are absolutely delicious, lovely coffees also ( latte & americano). Excellent, friendly service, definitely going back soon.

Normally very good. But had a dry old chocolate croissant this morning

Wonderful eatery. We popped in for lunch and loved everything about North's. The food was lovely, the atmosphere is warm and the service excellent. We will be back for more. And we will be keeping room for the delicious looking cakes and pastries.

31.07.21 Five stars from us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great customer service 👌 Lovely produce on offer 👌 Friendly, good food/drinks 👌 Highly recommend ✨ Thank you, North's Team!

Very nice afternoon tea food was lovely.x

Nice coffee, yummy food, interesting ambiance - as good as we remembered it from before Lockdown 1. (Only one tiny disappointment - they've stopped doing Turmeric Latte, and it was the only place we'd found in Ashby that did them.)

Great food and friendly service.

I came here for the first time today, after I saw them on the TV, I had a drink and warm cheese scones, it was delicious, the best one I'd had in a long time, so I took one home and some brandy snaps and salted caramel chocolate, I had to stop myself from buying one of the delicious cakes and other food they sell, the staff were lovely and the place was spotless. Definitely worth going to

Ordered birthday cake came with broken decoration. They remake it,but it was awful and tasteless and fall in part when I tried cut slice.

Amazed at the positive reviews. After making allowances for difficult times I couldn't let my visit go without comment. Had the staff bothered to ask if my food was ok despite leaving it all I would have told them but they didn't. I am coeliac and was pleasantly surprised to be told they had g/f bread because the menu had no allergy details or options listed. I ordered North's bruschetta to be done on a slice of g/f toast. It eventually came on normal bread with a sausage...not the ingredients listed...which were bacon, free range eggs, flat mushroom and roasted tomatoes topped with parmesan cheese. I had to go back to the counter and despite just having been given my food which might indicate a problem I was made to wait whilst the other customers were served. I would've happily eaten what I had been presented despite it being wrong if the items were g/f but the waitress took the plate of food away. It came back with g/f toast the same egg which had been underneath the non g/f sausage and an extra slice of hot bacon (the slice on the bottom was cold). By this time I have no confidence that the staff even know what g/f means or the dire consequences for anyone like me. My partner had avocado on toast...it could barely be described as toast..just a budget bread slice that was barely toasted (it wasn't even warm enough to melt the butter!) The word Deli suggests a little better quality which was certainly not the case. The staff are going through the motions...not listening, certainly not hearing, too busy to accommodate the menu the offer. However, the coffee was good. We won't be returning.

Great spot for a coffee and a sandwich. The selection of sandwiches is great and the ingredients (especially the bread) are fantastic.

Had a Grazing Box for my partners 50th Birthday..... it was amazing. Would recommend this for anyone that wants something a little bit special. Will definitely be having another one soon. Thanks guys!!!!!

Nice deli, lots of good gift ideas. I had a hot sandwich 😋

Great selecting of deli produce, including cheese, pastries and bread. Coffee is always good as are the cakes.

Not the ‘normal’ cafe/deli, lots of different cheeses, gorgeous cakes and chocolates to eat in or take out. Lovely assorted snacks and sandwiches. Always pleasant staff. Fairly priced. Whilst eating admire the different types of food stuffs and drinks around the cafe, or people watch from the stools through the windows. A good meeting place, quite popular so for a few people you might need to book.

The Deli is in a good spot on Ashby high Street and looks brilliant inside and out. The choices were varied and I found my Indian sandwich to be absolutely delicious. My only criticism is that there were far too many tables not being cleaned and it was difficult to get a clean table.

Pleasant catch up lunch with good friend enjoying tasty food

We took a seat over by the window the cloth on the table was a bit stained and could probably do with a new one ,The food and service I can’t fault I had a lovely Gluten Free sandwich with a nice side salad .

Great staff, fab coffee, superb scones and a deli to die for! What more could you ask?

Great cafe. Plenty of seating. Good coffee and the cakes and slices were very good. Lots of other produce to buy.

I stopped coming to North's a while ago as although SOME of the food is nice and I do rate their coffee, the customer service is shoddy. Today there was a downpour and unfortunately I couldn't make it to my favoured choice of café where you always get a warm welcome so I thought I'd give North's another chance. I was greeted by tables strewn with previous customers dirty plates. Nobody attempted to clean them away so I moved them to another table. I heard another customer ask for his table to be wiped clean. I am familiar with the café and know you go to the counter to place an order but if somebody just brought you a menu and explained this it would be nice. After 10 mins of being ignored I requested a menu. None of the staff smile or are welcoming. It's like they're doing you a favour that they are there. Nobody asks if you've enjoyed your food. Nobody seems to care. In fact I didn't really enjoy it today, the soup was far too spicy and wasn't pleasant. Nor did I enjoy the Eggs Benedict breakfast I had about a year ago, overcooked eggs served in a lukewarm sauce. Or the food when it is served, almost being thrown down with no apologies for the inevitable spillages. Or the raw scone I was served and told by the waitress, 'Well I didn't make it'. I wish I'd braved the stormy weather and headed elsewhere. Some of the food is really tasty. The sandwiches and quiches are above average and I do like their coffee but this is not enough for me to visit again as there are plenty of other places to eat in Ashby where you get a professional service, a smile, polite conversation and a desire to have repeat custom.

This is still an amazing place to eat and enjoy a great meal. I love meet with my daughter when she's visiting Ashby. The food is always cooked fresh and served with a smile. I will be returning again very soon!!!

Been here before and with Ashby being hugely busy withe The Statutes, we wondered if we would find a spare table - excellent - one right in the window. Quick service and tasty food. Perfect. What a nice little backwater from the chaos outside.

Staff not very friendly, very disappointing ploughmans, will not return

I had a little browsing few hours around Ashby and popped in here for lunch. Delicious!! I had an avocado and chilli jam sandwich with crisps and a decaf cappuccino, really good. Best coffee I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend.

Staff not very friendly and coffee latte was like a hot milk. No warm atmosphere

Really enjoyed our first visit. A little pricey, but definitely worth paying for. The paninis are huge compared to the majority of places, and the fillings are very generous...and filling! I was honestly so impressed/excited when we received our food. Lovely dressings on the salad and nice crisps on the side. Kids sandwich was worthy of the price too, with nice thick slices of ham...none of that wafer ham nonsense. Staff were very friendly, and with the current heatwave, the gentleman working there kindly moved the fan next to our table to keep my family nice and cool. Fast, friendly service, that went the extra step. Kids high chairs were also available. Thank you to the 3 people on shift today. Will definitely recommended to family and friends, and revisit next time we’re in the area.

Great Deli just at the bottom of the main high street in Ashby. The staff are great, friendly and very considerate. They have a good range of food and drinks and there’s always a nice buzz about the place. One unique thing that many may not know is that you can buy whole cakes from them and they have a fantastic range. You’ll never buy a birthday cake from Sainsbury’s again. The square strawberry, cream sponge cake is one of the best cakes I’ve eaten and it’s very moreish. Ranging in price from around £11 up to £20, they are really great value for money as they taste amazing. This is their chocolate torte and the pics speak for themselves. The other photos show the list that is available, order in advance and they take about 4 days.

Always excellent service, food is delicious and the cakes absolutely stunning. Highly recommend Norths.

Lovely local produce and amazing coffee.

A lovely shopping stop off for a coffee. A great place to meet friends. Staff always very helpful. There are also a great range of pastries, cakes and lunchtime snakes

Great food Fab staff all round good place

Been Before, coffee very good. Needed to ask about the ginger biscuit was, very tasty. Staff friendly and helpful. Will go again

Excellent food, great service, brilliant place; love it - highly recommended.

Great location but very tired interior. Slow to clear tables and staff not that friendly. Nice coffee. Plastic table covers on window ledges/ mini tables, that remind me of the early 60s. A coffee shop and part delicatessen that can't seem to decide what it wants to be.

Always find North's excellent for coffee (and a tasty pastry) or for lunch. Most recently had a North's club sandwich which was really too much for one person - but I managed it all! At this time of year they also have a wide range of great gifts and treats for all ages. Well worth a visit :)

Another splendid visit to North’s, the quality and service are consistently high. The specials board never fails to impress my taste buds. The staff are always really friendly when ever you visit.

North’s Deli is lovely to meet friends for coffee and you can also purchase some delicious treats to take home.

Relaxed atmosphere and a nice scone!

Visited today with a friend. Waited 25 minutes for food but it tasted nice and was well presented. Ordered a Hot chocolate but it was not very warm. Lady serving behind till wasn’t very welcoming, needs to improve on her customer services. Waiter was more helpful and friendly.

Called in at this cafe/restaurant/deli one Saturday morning and was amazed at the range of food and drinks available. There were expensive chocolates on display, meats, cheeses, pastries and cakes. You could call in for a coffee and a snack or a meal. The service was good and the food was excellent.

Great food. Lovely to sit at the window and watch the world go by with a fantastic coffee.

Called in this afternoon whilst waiting to be picked up.

I've visited North's Deli many times over the past few years. Really tasty fresh food from the sandwiches to the quiches etc. Good for pantry items like preserves/chutneys/jams and they also stock a favourite cheese of ours - Black Bomber from the Snowdonia Cheese Company.

Highly recommend the pork and Stilton with apple Panini Real apple slices. Relaxed environment just on the corner