Open House Deli in Winchester

Heading back from Southampton took a detour into Winchester. Battled the traffic and finally found somewhere to park. Wandered into town and came across this Deli in an attempt to find some food.It was more afternoon than a late lunch so not a huge amount left but the team did what they could and brought out more salad. I had an amazing tomato salad and sweetcorn fritter. For an ardent meat eater, it was all rather a revelation. Everyone really enjoyed their food immensely. Whilst were considering sitting outside, the sun was too hot so used the nice and spacious inside area. Really, all very tranquil and soothing.Would highly recommend.

Wonderful, friendly staff and a great choice of salads, vegan and gluten free options (including cakes).They also now stock fruit and vegetables and various eco-friendly items. It is a bit pricey but you do have to bear in mind that everything is made fresh on the day from local ingredients.

It is lockdown so we thought we would do something different. We ordered the fill your fridge for £25 and shared it. Every one tried out the different dishes. We enjoyed it all. When eating we tried to work out what we were eating. There was a lot of food. There are so many ingredients in each dish that it would be difficult to replicate at home. You certainly get your five a day and lots of fibre so you don t feel hungry at the end. We certainly had fun and will do it again with a different selection. It is lockdown so we got it delivered

Nice feel about the place, tasty looking menu and a great coffee. The staff were very pleasant and “smiled”

Lovely cafe which also has a bike repair workshop and sells fresh groceries! It sounds like a mishmash but it works! I had a nice Lemonaid+, a slice of lemon and blackberry (or was it blueberry?) cake and my partner had tea. The staff was very friendly too! Great place!

I happened upon this place having discovered that Patisserie Valerie had closed.However, this was a very pleasant surprise and what seems to be a unique combination of cafe, deli and cycle shop with several vegan items for sale as well!The cafe was certainly excellent, bright and spacious with very modern comfortable seating.I was there around nine, I had a latte, cinnamon bun and fabulous carrot cake.The staff were well organised and super efficient.

Yes Open House Deli is an ethical cafe. The emphasis is on local sourcing, zero waste etc but it doesn't forget that good food should look appealing and taste greatThis cafe has a proper chef who understands that and his food beats hands down many offerings in trendier Winchester places The staff are great and its Covid hygiene routine is excellentIts family friendly and Winchester needs more places like this that actually take pride in serving good food

Lovely cake but the salad servings have recently got an awful lot smaller and a mixed salad (with two choices) has recently increased from £4.50 to £6.50 which seems to be particularly large increase (particularly considering the new smaller portion sizes!). I probably still would return but definitely not as frequently as I have done to date which is a shame - it was always my go to when having a wander through town but will now be putting Rawberry’s salads to the top of my list.

Esoteric combination of Deli, bike shop and environmentally friendly gift shop ? Good fresh food nice coffee £7 for coffee and sandwich seems good

Choice of protein plus salads would be my go to place for lunch and love the zero waste efforts of Open House Deli. For my taste the salads needed a bit more seasoning and zing, but enjoyable and yummy cake and drink. Good for gluten and dairy free.

Nice light and airy coffee shop. Didnt try the cakes but good americano. Not too busy when we went (late morning).

The Open House Deli is in the old post office building across from the Brooks shopping centre. It shares a space with the bike hub. Alongside food it has a range of reusable and sustainable items for sale from coffee flasks to loo roll!There is a nice range of food to build a plate for lunch from various salads and dips and toppers. They have vegan, veggie and even meat toppers. They also do a range of coffees (I had the latte but found that it needed sugar as it was a bit bitter). Some nice cakes too.

Had a delicious salad plate for lunch. Frittata, stuffed peppers and a choice of mixed salads. Very tasty, everything made from scratch and no plastic in sight. You can also buy a range of environmentally friendly items, from natural toothpaste and soap, to bamboo products and beeswax wrappers that replace the dreaded cling film.

I visited during half term. The cafe had a lovely bustling atmosphere and the sweet corn (and pumpkin?) chowder was one of the most delicious lunches I have ever had in Winchester. It was superb. Wonderful retail selection and yummy coffee. Will be back!

The food is fantastic. I really like the salads for lunch, I've had some of the best salads ever. One a while ago with slices of Brussels sprout was inspired but they're all good. But right now I'm sitting with a friend with a turmeric latte and we both love the music they're playing and it's relaxed and happy in here and the staff are lovely. This is my favourite place in Winchester and I'm so grateful it's here.

I love this cafe and come here regularly for elevenses and lunch. They do a generous pot of leaf tea and great coffee. Fresh salads and frittatas for lunch a very tasty, healthy treat and at a reasonable price. I love their cakes and little energy balls if you want a smaller treat. There's a quiet, unhurried and relaxing atmosphere ... until today when they turned the music on. It was awful - strident and so loud we practically had to shout. Please, please - if you really must have music, let it be relaxing and very, very background or I won't be able to come again.

Health two or three salad lunch. Great pot of tea. Relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable price. Environmentally aware and responsible

.. a pleasant quirkiness – not least by virtue of sharing it’s space with a bike shopMy wife and I both had the frittata and shared three of the splendid salads between us. Ample portions – needless to say I had to help my wife out a little. No problem there; I always enjoy good flavourful grub, which this certainly was,We will be back next time we lunch in Winchester.Recommended.

Recently discovered this excellent new deli near the high street and well impressed by the enthusiastic owner and her range of home prepared fresh and healthy food. Great place to stop for coffee and lunch as well as being good value for the high qualiity food served. Will be back.

I love having a salad lunch here, very original and tasty salads. We are not talking lettuce and tomato, we are talking of much more substantial salads that include roast veg/potato/beets/green beans/nuts, all with nice dressings.

A wonderful deli, and an excellent social concept. Lunch comprised of 3 choices of salad. Packed pull of flavour, made with the freshest ingredients. This place deserves great success.

We have been on several occasions now and each time the food, cakes and coffee have been great.

So pleased to have found this wonderful deli. The food is incredible and it has such a great vibe. I can't wait to go back!!

The most delicious salads and coffee! Great service and vibe. Highly recommend for breakfast and lunch!

Salads and cake were amazing. Loved all the plastic free options as well. Such a great idea for a deli. Would definitely go back next time I'm around Winchester!

I popped in for a coffee and was so impressed by the delicious salads in offer. Such a clever concept to offer both vegan and non-vegan variations... and the coffee is delicious! Thank you Open House Deli!

My favourite place to go in Winchester for breakfast, lunch and coffee! Great healthy options and really good cakes too. They have oat milk which I prefer in my coffee, so that’s a big plus for me, and there’s WiFi - so a really great place to work from too!

Great atmosphere with plenty of space on offer. Beautifully displayed fresh food options, the salads are delicious and not surprising that one or two favourites may run out if you're not quick enough! No matter - the alternatives to try are just as good and the flavour combinations really work. A lot of thought has gone into this establishment and it really shows - from the welcoming friendly staff through to the plastic free shopping which is on offer on the premises. Well done Open House Deli - a refreshingly different establishment which deserves every success.

I have visited this deli a number of times since it opened. The food and service is always brilliant and the plastic free ethos is great.

What a lovely place to meet with friends! The salads are to die for and then you can finish off with a cake that doesn’t even feel too naughty! Have been back plenty of times and can always rely on a lovely friendly welcome and a decent coffee!

A delicious lunch of 3 salads with topping combined beets, sweet potato, Isle of Wight tomatoes and loads more. A feast for my eyes and tummy. Loved the range of Kombucha too. The atmosphere is casual and friendly and the bike shop adds to the whole thing. If I lived in Winchester I would be a regular.

Lovely, fresh salads - very tasty - relaxed & friendly athmosphere and great sustainability ethos. Staff very freindly and welcoming!

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of this ethnically aware deli/restaurant in the heart of Winchester. Delicious, locally sourced food served up by the really friendly staff. Had the two fresh salads for £4.50, so very good all round value.

Lovely little place, staff very friendly. Loved the fact that they have a shelf with free water, plain, lemon flavoured and cucumber flavoured. But.... the coffee was too bitter and the cake very dry.

Love the sustainable focus of this place, and the food is great too! Have been for breakfast and cake and both were delicious. Super friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Dog friendly too! Can’t wait to try the lunch.

We were passing and noticed this new deli so popped in to have a look. I was very interested in the food on display so a quick cup of coffee turned into stopping for lunch. The staff were pleasant and helpful, the surroundings were very nice and the food was delicious. I understand that it’s ethically sourced and vegetarian/vegan friendly.

Great ambience and some lovely vegan/vegetarian options. The owner is really inspirational - she is aiming to use local seasonal produce and to keep their waste as low as possible. They also sell local seasonal produce and a great selection of water bottles, bamboo 'sporks' and toothbrushes etc. Keep up the good work!!

First trip, but my relative has been a few times since it opened recently.

The salads taste as amazing as they look! Really fresh and flavoursome. Will definitely be back to try the cakes.

Actually, not so hidden now as people are starting to talk about it. Located on Middle Brook St, just off the main High St (50 metres from M&S;)is the Open House Deli, a space that they share with a bike shop, the combination works surprisingly well.

This Deli is situated right in the heart of Winchester a very short walk from the middle brook street car park. There is no on-street parking near by, not even for blue badge holders. Situated in what used to be the old main post office this is a capacious cafe with a bike hub is the rear. Pleanty of covers, eco products also sold. Great coffee. Limited selection of cakes on the Saturday morning when we visited and some very interesting looking hot meals. Really well worth trying if you are in the area. Flat access via a ramp avoids the small steps up from the pavement.

This place is a real gem. The food all looks fresh and delicious and much more interesting than the usual chain coffee-shop offering! The staff were friendly and the coffee was great. I would highly recommend the carrot cake. We’ll be back!

About 50 yards from the main high street, just passed Sainsbury's, less this beautiful new experience within historic Winchester.