Old Town Deli And Cafe in Cherwell

A Disheartening Departure from Excellence I visited this Deli with high expectations, having previously experienced its beautiful atmosphere, delectable food, and superb service. Unfortunately, my second visit left me utterly disappointed. The food fell far short of the excellence we enjoyed last time, and the service, to put it mildly, was exceptionally unfriendly. Regrettably, I found myself unable to voice my concerns during the meal, as I was with friends whom I respected too much to disrupt our gathering. It's disheartening to witness such a decline in quality, and I must admit that, despite my initial positive experiences, I won't be returning to this establishment. PS: Unfortunately, I do not have any picture of my second visit (

Best sandwiches in the world probably

My parents came over to visit me in London and because it is their 40th wedding anniversary me and my girlfriend invited them for a dinner which we decided to have in Old Town Deli. This was the best decision we could make. We ordered charcuterie board, cheese board, duck liver parfait, patatas bravas, arancini and had some wine. Together with live jazz music night, this was some brilliant evening we've had and we all absolutely loved it! Thank you to the whole Old Town Deli team for a great evening! We will definitely be coming back.

Great vibe. Scrambled eggs w prosciutto and Parmesan on sourdough was very nice.

Sat outside and had the chilli beef brisket toastie. It was absolutley delicious, everything in it just works. Service is friendly and efficient. Pleasant atmosphere. I will definetly come again if I get the chance!

It was a pleasure to make my annual visit here staying in Banbury for the Cropredy Festival. Very friendly attentive service sat outside relaxing and enjoying excellent breakfasts ranging from porridge to fruit granola. First class start to the day

Gorgeous restaurant on Devonshire Road in Chiswick. We’ve been for brunch a few times and also for the evening menu. Both are great. The food is delicious and there’s a great wine list. Nice cocktails with brunch, too. The guy who owns it is the chef and he’s really friendly - loves dogs! Recommend if you’re ever in Chiswick for the markets on a Sunday or book for Friday nights. The live music is fun.

Just had breakfast here. Brilliant. It’s like eating in your mum’s lounge. Really friendly, great nik naks on display and good old fashioned food. A must visit if you are in Banbury.

Local deli spot. Great toasties and sweets. Friendly staff too. They recently turned it into a wine bar with food at night. Some live music too.

Service was good as were drinks, and staff are friendly , cafe looks nice . Chef needs some work unfortunately, we ordered breakfast - one dish came out about 5 mins before the other, which you just don’t do . scrambled eggs were not scrambled well and had lumps of egg white rather than being mixed before cooking. Shame :(

The food is great and services are excellent!

The very best Reuben in london. !!! And thats from a 15 year New Yorker. You Must try it - so you know what a Reuben should taste like. With the perfect pickle. Dont miss it !!!

Fantastic food and wine. Great team.

Incredible toasted sandwich with the perfect wine!

Our favorite spot in Chiswick. Perfect neighborhood wine bar with a chilled vibe, live music on Friday night and amazing food and wine. The pulled pork croquettes and rarebit with pickled onions are a can’t miss

One of London's hidden gems. This quaint little deli off the main drag in Chiswick is an absolute delight. Wonderful vibe, excellent staff and the owner Colin, who is the literal definition of affable! I will certainly go to this place again, and I will treat myself (and a friend) to the afternoon tea that just looked so delicious. Worth a visit, if even just for coffee! Enjoy

Lovely place to come and relax with a nice drink and great food. Very nice staff as well

Best coffee in Chiswick and very friendly staff. Also recommend their soup, I’ve tried several and always lovely.

The Reuben Toastie at Old Town Deli is EPIC and a must for anyone who hasn’t yet tried it. Salt beef, cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on sourdough bread. They’re addictive. Great coffee, friendly staff, and chef-owner Colin goes out of his way to please local regulars and new customers. Dog friendly.

Lovely food and the owner is great! Consistently had good food, good service, and a good selection of produce to buy. Now, with inside seating, it's a good place to perch for a while.

Soup and toasties! That is all you ever need after you tasted these masterpieces of food! Full of flavour, very filling and decently priced! A lovely little shop with limited seating and no toilet. Great pitstop if you want to explore the area as a tourist.

Nice local grocer. Good fresh produce and very cool jams/preserves and oils. Really cool selection of imported gluten free products.

A very cozy place, good coffee and a great variety of pastries. It has one of the best chicken soups I’ve ever prove! Highly recommended.

Great products, great prices and delicious toasts . Highly recommend

Great massive Reuben for £7. Lovely staff.

This is from outside. Inside this place is very clean, very well done, the coffees are very good and the latte is always at the right temperature

£4.30 for this bag of crisps....

What a great find - the Cubano toastie is yummy and the iced latte refreshing - Old Town Deli is on lovely Devonshire Road in the heart of Chiswick. A great place to cool down on a hot sunny day

Very warm welcome, very (very!) good coffee, lovely food and a relaxed and welcoming surrounding. Perfect for a coffee break. And of course there is always good art to peruse and if you're feeling arty, lots of classes on offer. Very friendly and relaxed. And again, the coffee is excellent!

The best deli in town. Amazing coffee and food!

Just had a great pulled pork tostie, definitely worth a visit!

Tiramisu is fabulous! Raspberry panna cotta equally as good! Great tasting coffee. Very friendly, helpful staff. Lots of nice items to choose from on my way home. A great establishment to have on Devonshire Rd.

This is probably Chiswick's best kept secret. A small deli in Devonshire road, just 1 minute of the High Road. I go daily for my morning coffee but often end up buying much more. Toasties are high class! The selection of soups, meals and desserts are perhaps best value in the area. High quality, fresh and affordable. The Deli is a real add to the area.

Fantastic little deli – high quality products and tasty food. Best coffee in Chiswick!

Really cute place, friendly service, tasty food - I treated myself to a brownie on a whim and it was incredible. Also noticed their takeaway containers are compostable, big plus! Looking forward to going in more often. 😁

A lovely range of freshly prepared, great quality food, tasty coffee and very friendly staff. What more could you want from a local deli cafe. And the prices are reasonable for Chiswick! I look forward to trying the weekday meal deal and hope they bring back more sticky toffee puds which was a personal favourite.

A lovely little coffee shop with some amazing little food finds!

Lovely food and service (think her name was Carmen)

Slightly hidden away down the end of Devonshire Road, Old Town Deli is a great spot for lunch or grabbing a prepared meal for later. Their Reubens toasted sandwich is especially good and is heartily recommended!

Hands down my new favourite spot in Chiswick, lovely range of produce, amazing coffee and wonderful staff 11/10

A quaint little side street in Chiswick, hides this little gem of a store. Clean, organised and impeccably stocked. You cannot help but to buy things. The sandwiches are perfectly prepared and the coffee is expertly poured!

An absolute gem of a Deli that's just very recently opened. I'm aware that is quite some claim, but they perhaps serve the best coffee in the whole of Chiswick! They sell an wide range of very tastefully sourced produce. Thier

Just had the finest sandwich of my life - and I am getting on a bit... Reuben sandwich at the Old Town Deli, Devonshire Rd, Chiswick...😋😋😋🤐

Great tasting food. Their ready meals have become our new Friday night dinners. Delicious home made food with complex flavours.

Great place, lovely staff, amazing coffee and homemade food.

What a fantastic new addition to Devonshire Road. Everything I bought was absolutely delicious from the coleslaw to the Strawberry pannacotta. Everything is made on the premises. Delightful helpful and friendly staff. This deli really deserves to succeed.

Such lovely / friendly people work here! I really enjoying coming in for coffee. I also really love the range of delicious food they have available!

Gorgeous shop with such warm and welcoming staff. NHS workers get discount too!

Absolutely fantastic new Italian food speciality shop with superb coffee, incredible breads and delightful staff. My partner brought home their lavender chocolate mousse and I was shocked how good it was so we went back today and had a brownie with hazelnuts. I’ve had a lot of brownies in my life — from London to New York to California to Sydney — and I’ve never tasted better. It was like a cross between a brownie and fudge and spot-on perfect. I will not eat another brownie in London. Ha! (No, seriously.) 🏆🏆🏆

We popped in here whilst staying in the area for a light snack. The lady was so accommodating and friendly to us and the food we had was delicious. The prices were very reasonable too for the quality of food. We called in later in the week for a drink and received yet another friendly welcome. It's lovely to sit inside and admire the art on the walls or to sit outside and people watch. Would definitely be here more often if I lived in Banbury.

Called in with my dog. Lovely friendly atmosphere and pleasant staff. Coffee and Jaffa Cake cake were amazing. Only a flying visit but the food looked very appetising. Will definitely be on my list for next years visit!

The cafe is an an arts cafe with art exhibits. The cafe also has an art supplies shop attached, The food is delicious, freshly prepared and very reasonably priced. Parsons Street has old world charm and some lovely boutiques and shops; it is a very lovely lane off the market square. There is close parking on Oxford Road and in the market square. Banbury is a wonderful Oxfordshire/Cotswold market town.

Saw this place online and decided to try it while out shopping with my daughter. Something of a restricted menu, but our food, when it arrived, was of a good size, well made and tasty. Huge pot of tea :-) I think it is really more of a gallery and art supplies place, but the food and drink is a bonus.

Tiny quirky cafe, very friendly welcome. Lovely sandwiches, slightly toasted, with a very fresh salad. Reasonable prices. Perfect lunch, will go again, on our trips shopping in Banbury.

I walked passed the outside and was so put off by the exterior that I did not go in! I know they say not to judge a book by its cover but it did put me off! I’m sorry the food and the staff are probably wonderful but felt put off by appearance.

I am ashamed to say that I only discovered this place yesterday having previously been totally unaware of its existence! And what a lovely, unique little place it is! It is run by the loveliest and most friendliest of folk and has a real tangible character and charm which you don't often find at other eateries. And as for their Hot Chocolate (Black Forest Gateau Hot Chocolate nonetheless) it ought to be LEGENDARY! Have never tasted such a scrumptious Hot Chocolate - ever. We had some delicious toasties too that were very nice indeed. This is also an 'Art Cafe' and as such contains many delightful and interesting paintings and artworks upon its walls. A great, relaxing, welcoming and enjoyable environment in which to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat!

No matter how long between visits always greeted with such warmth. Lovely atmosphere, new art each month to admire. Great food and amazing value.

Lovely fresh sandwich and pasty. Drinks were good too. Staff very efficient and friendly. This was our first visit but we shall be back.

Comfortable interior, very friendly, big pot of tea and a decent pastry for £3.30. No more to say but TripAdvisor insisting on 100 characters....

I love this place warm friendly. I like their homemade Fruitata so much that I am going to have a tattoo of it done by Roger at the tattoo suite on the top floor.

We came up from London to see nathan Barry's photos on display at this cafe. So we stopped for lunch and enjoyed a generous fresh made meal served by "mum" And enjoyed the atmosphere and the characters who called in to view and eat. We took advantage of the art shop and picture framer on site, but gave the tattoo artist A wide berth. This is a place that deserves a second visit.

Had heard about this place but don't normally end up in town at lunchtime. A little gem. All homemade and super tasty. Well worth a visit.

This art cafe has a new tenant on the top floor. a tattoo studio a partnership both of who are interesting to talk to and another facet to this gem of a place

Mi hija y yo metimos aquí ayer, por recomendación de mi hermana.

Se detuvo para café, muy acogedor, cálido café estupendo. Crosswords charlas en la mesa, todo el mundo al otro lado de la mesa.

Great coffee, great food,great atmosphere, a lovely place to while away the time on a Saturday morning, or any other morning for that matter.Cathy and her mum make a great team,I like going to places where they remember your name and what you like, it makes you feel welcome.

Super all time favorite. You quite often meet people who holiday in Banbury just to come here. Real love in the food and decor . Very good cold platter.

Lots of fun and great food and coffee from the team. They have homemade frutata which is yummy. Thanks to the caths

Excellent food and very friendly. My wife and I always stop in for a bite to eat and a coffee when we go to Banbury

Have been meaning to go in for a while after reading the gret comments here and after hearing the praise heaped upon the place from all and sundry in town. Did not disappoint. - Great tasting, HUGE sandwich - I had the chicken and chorizo but was tempted by several other things on the menu as well as special on display. - Atmosphere as friendly and warm as I have ever experienced (just higgledy-piggledy enough to be eclectic without being jumbled)- Service was quick and friendly, listening to them deal with others it was clear they are a regular stop for many, accommodating to favourites and newcomers alike. Top notch place if you are in Banbury and looking for a lunch that will satisfy without weighing you down. Though, those pastries looked tempting enough to consider getting weighed down.

The two Caths are local treasures and give a warm welcome and good food and coffee. They have changing exhibitions that show cases local talent mostly student of art shop owner Barry . In the cellar is Mick a very good inexpensive picture framer who use to be a famous musician see if you can remember him from 1970s Top of the Pops.

I'm a frequent visitor to Oxfordshire with my family thought the year. We have always found this café a lovely place to visit with warm & friendly staff, welcoming surrounding and above all lovely selection of freshly made food & drinks....the cappuccino especially good.I love the fact that you are made to feel like a friend not just a returning customer, the atmosphere is always pleasant. Being surrounded by locally produced art work on the walls is a great touch and can be purchased. In a world of 'chain' coffee shops which are all too tasteless and non atmospheric, this place is a gem! Good pit stop for anyone visiting Oxfordshire, wether in a group or alone.Enjoy!

The owners are very welcoming and speak to you by using your name which makes it feel more personal and friendly. Even though it's a small cafe, it has a relaxed atmosphere and the food is very nice. I had a brie and cranberry sandwich which was on toasted pumpkin bread which was delicious. It came with salad and a few crisps. My mum loves the nachos. We found out there is a French baker who comes from Tewkesbury to drop off the fresh bread. I had a hot chocolate with cream,marshmallows and flake and it was sooooo good. I think it is reasonable because my sandwich and hot choc was only £7. Ish. There is also an art shop at the back and a picture framers below.

I have been away for three weeks and the best thing about coming home was getting back to my daily visits to the Old Town Deli and Cafe.

this place is run by kathy that gives a warm welcome .small place but good for coffees and teas and lunches . in cellar there is a picture framing business and out back is an artist that helps teach.quaint place that is fitting for parson street old town banbury

My daughter and I were given a really friendly welcome to this fab little café today. We ordered 2 different types of baguette and both were amazing! My veggie option of houmous and olives (the lovely lady added sunblush tomatoes, to replace rocket which I dislike) and my daughter's chicken, chorizo and sweet chilli mayo were beautifully fresh, served in warm, crusty demi baguettes. Generously filled and great value. We were even given a biscuit each, even though I had coffee and my daughter had water! Brilliant customer service. Well done ladies!

I visited this great mother and daughter art cafe again and enjoyed the fun friendly atmosphere . Love'it

This cafe is a delight warm with friendly mother and daughter owners who always smile. The art on the walls changes monthly and a very good art shop run by the local art teaching guru Barry Whitehouse shares the ground floor .It won cafe of the year last year and is nominated this year.

We always pay a visit as I adore the pastrami, gruyere and gerkin sandwich with salad and crisps on the side. Very reasonably priced and had a pot of green tea which made 3 cups! Lovely lady owners (mum and daughter) who make you feel very welcome and care about your eating experience. The art aspect to the cafe is an interesting diversion and the loo is upstairs.

We popped into this deli for lunch today as everywhere else seemed to be closed on a Monday. What a find, lovely welcome and very tasty lunch. Excellent. Really should turn left out of Church Lane more often!

After finding this cafe on trip advisor and reading the excellent reviews I thought we would give it a try. It's a cosy cafe to say the least with so much going on in there! I like to feel the establishment is kept spotlessly clean if I am eating in there and this didn't give me that impression. I'm not saying their hygiene is poor, but the decor is old and mismatched and felt unclean. But it's only my opinion some people might consider it quaint! The food we had was fine no problem. Average for your money in the town. But it is a 5-10 minute walk from the shopping mall and there are no toilet facilities. I have to say my friend and I both left disappointed.

Stumbled across the cafe whilst walking around Banbury(which could be any town centre, was not that impressed), it looked quirky and not the "chain" coffee shop, so took a chance. The place is great, small but not cramped, with a book swap and art to buy hanging on the walls. Staff so friendly and helpful, menu was varied and daily specials available. Food and drink arrived very quickly and it was yummy. It is a really relaxed and welcoming place to enjoy lunch.

Always guaranteed fantastic friendly service, cosy surroundings and good quality food. Lovely selection of homemade cakes, fantastic coffee and sandwiches freshly made using quality ingredients packed with taste. Lovely area to explore too, Parson Street is the place to find the independent shops for unique products.

An old fashioned coffee shop. Awesome selection of food and cakes all freshly made. Pleasant staff,reasonable prices as well. On last visit it was a cash only cafe.

Holidaying in Banbury meant I needed to find this deli due to the reviews. There it was in Parson Street and in we went. There was a jovial atmosphere all round and a lovely reception. Food was good and plentiful. Unfortunately we had to sit in the back where it was a bit cool at this time of year.

we found this cafe by chance on a very cold Saturday lunchtime. It is a cosy little place with very friendly staff. I had a ham,cheese and onion sandwich which came with crisps and salad. It was very nice with a good amount of filling and was very fresh. My husband had a chicken and chizorio baguette again with salad and crisps which he enjoyed. The coffee was good and a fair price. We would quite happily visit here again.

Great staff ,cream tea had sandwiches ,scones ,cakes.and of course plenty of tea to drink.A good please to relax with tea or coffee.all the staff there are very helpful to visitors or locals.Seating outside if you smoke.been before and had coffee and food..Will take in laws.Deli also has a great choice of cheese to pick from.Took wife for afternoon cream tea, and she like it.have to take mother in law next.Family's welcome,couples welcome,or if on own also welcome,Try it ,then make your own mind up about the place.I'm going back ,

Lovely environment in which to relax before or after shopping, this cafe is warm and friendly, the surroundings are cosy and there is a range of good quality pastries, cakes and sandwich fillings, complemented with an equal assortment of ht and cold drinks. Traditional and comforting-a must in Banbury!

Went for lunch with a friend. I had the a pastrami wholemeal baguette - lovely flavours and fresh. A pot of tea for two, very acceptable. Very homely feel to the cafe. A wide range of deli goods. The prices were very reasonable. Will certainly return and will recommend to others.

my partner and i go every week without fail and can never fault the staff or food. Perfect ambiance and cath always puts you at your ease

I've been to 44 countries and every every inhabited continent. I think the steak here is the BEST I've ever had. Big call. But assume.

Amazing value for money. Delicious fresh ingredients all served with a friendly and warm smile. Highly recomended. A fantastic sociable relaxed deli cafe in the centre of Banbury ideal for the shops.

Very cute cost cafe in banbury town centre. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Lovely atmosphere...All that you want in a visit to a cafe

Really good value and seriously good quality cafe food. The cakes are particularly good with a nice latte. Expect to have a chat with the owner and the other clientele. Intimate in a word.

This is a small quaint, cafe, with a rustic french feel to it having an old wooden floor and a delightful mismatch of chairs and tablesWe visited on a Saturday and were luck enough to have the last slice of lemon drizzle cake. which much to my disappointment I had to share. It was gorgeous, as we were assured are all the locally home baked items. Each week there is a different selection, usually arriving on the Thursday.The tea was a quality blend and came in a large pot for sharing.We can recommend this cafe for afternoon tea and cake.

This is now a regular haunt of ours - and long may it continue !Get out of the office for an hour to relax in a lovely cafe with good food and a smile. The ladies are wonderful. The food fab. If they don't have it on the menu, don't be afraid to ask - if they can do it, they will.Don't miss this place if you are visiting. It is a little gem.

A great independent cafe tucked away in Banbury's old town - if all independent cafes were like this the mega chains would be in serious trouble. Excellent cakes (Don't miss cake Thursdays when one of Cathi, the owner's, friends brings in her latest home made masterpiece), fresh pastries and breads, imaginative sandwiches, platters and more. Couple of weeks back had one of the best flapjacks I've ever eaten, the coffee is always excellent and with Cathi and her mum behind the counter, and an ever growing stream of regulars the atmosphere is convivial and cosy!

Good if u want something different. Parking no good. Prices not to bad. Clean and tidy. Good indepentant busy.

At last a nice little independent cafe, cozy tables, food made to order, eat in or take away.Tapas nights, see board for details. Nothing too fancy here, you are paying for the food not the branding. Homemade cake of the week sells out fast.Owner seems to know everyone's names, so there must be a good base of regulars, and probably all the gossip as well, so I suggest a table in the corner and a bit of eaves dropping !

Found this cafe thru Tripadvisor and were'nt disappointed. Small place perfect for couples. Cosy. One of those places to sit by the window and watch the world go by. I had a deli sandwich..see photo. Husband had bacon sandwich. All sandwiches are deli rolls..different types. We will definately return to try cakes but we were full.