Shelford Delicatessen in South Cambridgeshire

An amazing and friendly deli serving the village.

Overpriced but generally good quality.

Despite one of the photos, the Deli is no longer a sit-down eatery. It has a modest (but well chosen) selection of cheeses and other deli foods - all prepackaged, not portioned to order - plus a kitchen that makes hot and cold take-away foods. There are some reasonably nice breads, although not sliced. They will reheat their pizzas (etc.) to order. Which cooked foods they have at any given lunchtime seems a bit random. You might find (rather good) pizza one day, Spanish omelette another, and so on. You can usually rely on some kind of salad being available too. That's just one part of the Deli, though. The two other main parts have gourmet sweets, snacks and cooking ingredients, and housewares. But I need to address the elephant in the room, which always needs a big label. And on it is written: "PRICE!" EVERYTHING in the Deli is expensive. Don't even think of going in if you aren't comforably well off. It seems aimed at customers who would happily get their groceries in Fortnum & Mason, if it were not so inconveniently far away. A hot takeaway snack or salad will set you back £7-8. A confectionary bar, £5 or more. Homewares are firmly in the "Fancy Christmas gift" price bracket for most people. This is why they lose a point on the score. What they sell is excellent, but to my mind is (shall we say?) cheekily priced. Now, to be fair: if you want to pay Tesco prices, walk to Tesco, a short distance away. The Deli probably isn't for you. I just don't want someone to make a long trip, only to turn back when they see their lunch wouldn't be much less expensive if they ordered at a local restaurant. Having said all of this, one thing you'll never complain about at the Shelford Deli is service. The staff are uniformly lovely, and will go out of their way to help in any way they can. Arguably, this goes with the luxury bracket, but it's genuine, not forced, and very nice to see.

Visited a couple of days ago. Lots of nice packaged foods - pickles, oils etc. we had hoped for a range of artisan cheeses but were disappointed. Good range of veg especially tomatoes and aubergines. Lots of gifts but expensive. Bought some Benghali chicken. Tasty but expensive £12 for 375g. It really does have a wide range but there are other quality delis about. All said we probably would go back.

Incredibly good food and produce- a real gem

Possibly the best almond croissant I've ever had, keep going back for more.

Wonderful bread. Fantastic product and really friendly staff.

Wonderful selection of great food

Shelford deli is constantly adapting to meet demand. Now it sources yummy food and attractive crafts from all over. Always has lovely selection of fresh veg too. Service very friendly.

Really cool little deli. Good range of products and the bakery produces some good stuff (including milk buns, which are surprisingly hard to find!)

Great fresh bread and pastries!

Amazing place. Organic products in abundance. Fresh bread. Fresh produce. An absolute must place to visit and buy. Fresh baked sausage rolls and scotch eggs to die for. Staff so very friendly and helpful.

Good selection of delicious foods, and great bread.

Loads of wonderful things to eat and drink (and more besides). I go there mainly for the sourdough bread which is lovely.

Excellent. Perfect in every way.

Great Christmas cheeses. Yum yum

Great produce but I am struggling to find anywhere with higher prices. Hazelnuts at 40£/kg seems criminal to me!

Excellent produce and lovely knowledgeable staff. A pleasure!

A nice Deli. An option to serve the pastries warm would have been nice

100% the best almond croissants EVER

Great selection. Friendly, helpful staff.

Love this shop. Great lightovely products and kind staff. Hope they will reopen when we can sit in.

I cant lie, the almond croissants are the best ive ever had. Ive been going to the deli for around 6 years, i miss the jarvis sandwiches still to this day. However, the prices are getting ridiculous, almost making it unaffordable, i would love to shop organic and local but the veg and meat.... And cheese is so dear, its such a shame. I will however be back most weekends for my one treat... An almond croissant!

So much choice, I had a delicious frittata, and my husband a much enjoyed sausage roll. Plus a gluten free chocolate cake.

It's beautiful inside but severely overpriced. The staff is quite unfriendly, too. A wider range of food and hot drinks would be preferable.

Lovely bread but some things are very steep on the pricing like 330ml cans of beer @ £3.49 each!

Delicious food but VERY pricey. I therefore only go here very occasionally for a special treat.

A pleasant café and Delicatessen for those looking for more unique produce and a unique experience. The food is tasty and reasonably priced and the staff are warm and welcoming!

Brilliant, as always. Clean place, friendly staff and fantastic food. What more do you need in life?

Great selection of top quality produce, and the best almond croissants.

As always, superbly stocked, welcoming and a real tonic to Covid life!! Thanks team

Absolutely gorgeous produce... brought some wild mushrooms, wonderful spinach and sourdough bread. So much more I could have brought and will do next time I visit. Some one was having their coffee beans grounded as I was leaving and the smell was divine, great service to offer.

Excellent quality and delivered with outstanding customer service.

The frittata’s are always amazing. Lovely restaurant area and the staff are always very friendly.

Wow croissants on Saturday, worth getting in early for. Their Sourdough bread is a particular treat.

Everything is great, staff are friendly food is fantastic!

All of the produce is beautifully presented, everything is laid out nicely with lots of choice in terms of cheeses, salad, cakes etc all pre-weighed and packaged so no interaction needed with staff. It felt very COVID safe and the checkout set up was really good too. Will defo give back.

Love the Deli in Shelford. The wonderful array of fruit and vegetables are a picture book display, very fresh and seasonal. The almond croissants are amazing and the chocolate and raspberry brownies are a firm family favourite. Missing the cafe, but delighted to find pizza sold in slices at the weekend. Delicious.

Love the Deli...everything top quality...been coming here since it opened and never disappointed (unless I'm too late for the almond croissants!)

Para mí, totalmente recomendable, buen cafe con acompañamientos caseros...con una terraza bien maja al lado de la fuente, que aún te da más calma al oir el agua!!

We were very surprised to discover that our local deli, which has recently opened on Friday evenings, now does not only great pizzas but also gluten free and vegan ones. We had a lovely evening there recently with family and friends. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the staff were friendly and attentive. We will be going back there - often, hopefully! Should add that it doesn’t stock all the deli food it used to. It is open as a cafe in the day and I have always found it welcoming but a tad expensive. Plus the menu seemed to stay the same for years and the gluten free cake they did was too sweet for my liking. BUT the pizzas were not more expensive than anywhere else and were MUCH NICER than most places. It’s the best GF pizza I have ever eaten, and I had some very good ones in Sicily!

Another great night at the Deli. Great atmosphere and fabulous food, pizzas are amazing lovely thin crisp bases and fantastic toppings, and they serve the best coffee in Cambridgeshire what more could you want. Will definitely be back again!!

A light, classic, sweet, deli/bistro. Amazing food, such as pizzas and salads. A warm and relaxed atmosphere with sweet and friendly staff. A great place for both family and friends. Highly recommended!

Delicious food in a great space in this family run cafe/restaurant. Amazing pizzas, coffee and cake, delivered by friendly and welcoming staff

There are not many places in Shelford to grab a coffee. This is perhaps the best option, though it is not cheap.

This place clearly isn’t what it used to be. It’s not just a new menu, but a new attitude as well. You can tell that by the lack of customers and bored staff. However, how they are still open is really surprising. The coffees are served lukewarm, the ‘gourmet’ pizzas are inedible and the staff couldn’t care less. They really need to shut down so that something worthy of the lovely neighbourhood can replace this depressing space.

I appreciate having somewhere in Great Shelford to NZ drop in for a coffee, but I'm in two minds about this. There was nothing wrong with my Americano, a generous cup served with hot milk on the side. However the chocolate and raspberry brownie was solid and heavy, rather than crispy on the outside and moist within as a brownie should be. Also a couple of pounds more than I would expect to pay at other coffee shops in the area.

The deli now appears to be taking second place to a full meal service. I popped in for a coffee and a snack lunch and was surprised at the limited choice available. The menu appears to have changed recently and now offers a selection of full meals rather than light lunches - such as a slice of quiche etc. That said both the coffee and cake I had were very good but not what I went in for based on previous visits.. Parking is available in the nearby car park and there is both indoor and outdoor seating.

I went for lunch with 3 members of the same family. The menu was mainly pizza type dishes and a few other meals all under the 'salad' umbrella. A little pricy I thought, but, in Cambridge that is sort of expected. What put me off was a salad on the menu not being something for eating in the café. A Greek salad was requested by one of the party. A box was served. No plate, but a take-away box. A plate was requested but a we were told that this item was only for take aways, and was not to be eaten in the café, unless extra money was paid. Why was a take-away item on the café menu?? Get your act together deli people! A menu usually shows the items for eating in, not for taking away. The food was quite good, but not really worth the prices paid Disappointing

Firstly, the place is crazy overpriced. They have all manner of reasons for this, but the empty restaurant and disgruntled staff certainly speak for themselves. The food is mediocre at best, and no matter how ethical sourced the produce is....is tastes pretty ordinary. You order at the till and pay. No problem with that. However, this means that despite complaining about our lukewarm coffees, nothing was done and no apology given. They have our money by this point, no clearly they don’t care about quality. I visited with a pregnant friend who asked if the cheese used was pasteurised, the lady cook in the kitchen was too busy to respond. However, the waitress did try to ask. The pizza that eventually arrived was dry as board with a minuscule array of over crisped/burned toppings. By this time, there really was little point in complaining as even the one pleasant member of staff had disappeared.

I recommended this to a friend as I ate here at the end of last summer and was looking forward to doing so more times this summer. I was shocked at how much the place had changed...and not for the better. On my last visit they had a good selection of salads which were delicious and fairly priced. This occasion could not have been more of a contrast. There was no sign of salads or food visible and no menu board to choose from. We didn't get sight of the menu until we got to the head of the queue. Also the adjoining high-quality food shop had disappeared and become just one fridge in what was now a side seating area of the cafe. In the end we took the menu away and sat down to choose before queuing again. Most of the menu is now pizzas, mostly in the £13-£15 range which is very expensive for a village cafe. I spotted a 'seasonal salad', based on beans, in the fridge for £4.50 which was just what I wanted and similar to what I'd had last time. My friend chose a salad off the menu and we went to order. I pointed out that I would like to eat my salad in so was happy to pay VAT and a cover/plate charge. I was told that would then be £11.95. "£4.50 to £11.95 for eating in?" I queried while pointing out that I was unable to eat a large portion so the salad I'd chosen would be great as clearly an £11.95 version was going to be huge. I was then told that it was only the same size salad and with some lettuce added but that they had to charge me £11.95 to eat in. I tried discussing this further but was just abruptly told that it was £11.95 or not if I wanted that salad. Having dragged my friend a long way to meet here I didn't feel able to leave so easily but wished I had. In the end we shared a pizza which was £13.45. It was a nice pizza but I have no intention of returning here ever again. How sad that a seemingly successful business can change so rapidly to such a poor one. Even soup of the day (the cheapest item on the menu) is £7.95. This is a village in Cambridgeshire, not the centre of London. Although I've eaten much better food for a lot less even in the centre of London.

Nice ambience and lovely staff. the pizzas are terrific - but rather too expensive. Coffee excellent. But unless you have horribly sweet tooth avoid the frittata - squash and sweet potato - unpleasantly sickly. please change the recipe - maybe use potato instead of sweet potato?

We stopped here to meet a long lost family member. Coffee was great and the service was brilliant. There was no rush to get us to leave, and we were made to feel very welcome.

Nice location and friendly service, tasty scones and cake but I was disappointed when I was just given a mug of tea rather than an individual pot of tea, I was left with the feeling it was all a bit pricey and disappointing.

£7.95 for a soup with 1slice of bread and butter?......Are you serious? Your prices are ridiculous, Get real

This is a great cafe for a business meeting. Its only a couple of miles from the M11 and you can park right outside for free.

This was our first time here and was a little confusing which entrance to go into. Partly complicated by some pushchairs outside and picnic table which partially blocked the entrance. (There is a space for pushchairs to go, however it was full and appreciate this is out of their control. However, if someone needed extra assistance, it is cramped once you get in and you would've had to move other people's things) The look and decor is really tastefully done, has a feel of shabby chic vibe and a baby blue accent colour which is really nice. It is flooded with natural light and has plants tastefully accenting the space. The seating area is quite crowded and could do with one less table. Toilets were clean. They was a steady flow of local and regular customers - which is always nice to see. There was a wide range of ages and the staff were very friendly and efficient. They don't open tabs, so that was slightly frustrating as we wanted to order some coffees and then get some cakes a bit later - but not really a big deal as I just paid twice. Would be more customer friendly if tabs could be opened. Went outside to check the outdoor seating area to the rear and was disappointing. Looked like the place where the old furniture is just dumped. It is spring and on a nice day people will want to sit outside. There was a Wendy House for the children to play in (nice touch). However, looks like all the thought for decor and ambience went on the indoors. We had coffees, one was soy (soy & oat options available - great!) and cakes, one was a carrot cake. With the carrot cake, I don't recall the card describing it stating that the frosting was cream cheese based. If we had seen that, we would not have ordered it. The cake itself was light and tasty, but not keen on cream cheese.

I live locally and am a loyal customer to the deli but was very disappointed when visiting recently with my 6 month old baby. A member of staff very abruptly told us to move our prams outside to the buggy park - this despite 2 of the babies being asleep in them and us moving chairs etc to make sure they did not block any walkways. I was happy to love mine as baby was awake but didn’t appreciate the manner in which we were told to do so which was bordering on rude. As a first time mum it didn’t make me feel very comfortable. I know a lot of mums and babies visit the deli regularly and it would be great if staff were more accommodating.

I often pop in when working from Shelford. I usually just get a takeaway coffee, because whenever I contemplate getting food I just feel confused as to where to go. I occasionally used to pick something up from the shop because trying to work out the cafe was too annoying.

Delicious soup with amazing bread. The format has changed (you can no longer see glorious displays of salads and pizzas) so it is mostly a la carte - however this is no way has affected the quality and taste of the food.

fa veramente schifo vorrei strozzare lo chef ogni boccone che mangio il mio cane vomiterebbe i piatti e io ci sputerei

When working in this village my colleagues and I were looking for somewhere to sit down and eat a meal. We decided to give this bistro a try despite its very pretentious appearance - the chalkboard outside stated, amongst other claims, that here within was ‘food with a purpose’. I may have missed something but I have always understood that all food had a purpose. Unfortunately the food on offer within did not serve our purpose, that of sustaining us through the day working outside in sub-zero temperatures. ‘Artisan’ means ‘smashed avocado’ and other trendy treats as opposed to anything substantial. The offerings were all rather expensive in my view, on a par with Central London prices. Not what I expected in this sleepy little village.

Still as good as ever, there is now a range of tasty pizzas to chose from. Customer service was of a high standard, overall good value so we will return again soon.

Myself like others haven’t been to the deli in a few months and was shocked to see it changed so much.

We have been great fans of the Deli at Shelford since 1999. Yes, the shop side of the business has reduced somewhat reflecting the times,but their new Bistro is for us a great success. I am a great pizza fan and their Deli pizzas are a family favourite now, the quality of product a step above anything else I have tasted in the UK, as well as keeping some of their traditional menu favourites!! Well done "The Deli"

Solía ser un visitante frecuente de la tienda de delicatessen. Buena comida, buena elección, ambiente encantador. Fui hoy después de una brecha de unos meses. ¡Que decepcion! Se ha convertido en una pizzería con comida y servicio mediocres. Ninguno de los deliciosos productos anteriores estaba en exhibición o disponible. Las ensaladas que mi amigo y yo teníamos no eran nada especial y no eran mejores que en docenas de cafés a los que podía ir en el área de Cambridge. Mi ensalada se suponía que era una ensalada de pasta, pero en su mayoría eran verdes empapadas en salsa de tomate. Ah, y el personal más decepción. Solían ser super amables y acogedores. No es así ahora. Sin sonrisas, sin saludos. El mostrador no tenía personal durante mucho tiempo. La pareja en nuestra mesa estuvo de acuerdo con nuestra opinión. Expresé mi opinión en el mostrador y no recibí ninguna disculpa ni preocupación, solo una respuesta que estaban haciendo muy bien. Creo que tienen suerte de ser el único café en Shelford. No volveré Qué lástima.

Al igual que muchos otros usuarios, estoy muy triste por las renovaciones, y me gustaría poder volver atrás a Deli el verano pasado, fue en su punto más alto, absolutamente perfecto, ¡y lo más destacado de Great Shelford! Fruta fresca y verduras al frente, una tienda completamente surtida con sándwiches, rollos de salchicha, hummus, ensaladas y más, e incluso una sección congelada llena de comidas caseras para cocinar en casa.

Hemos estado yendo a la tienda por muchos, muchos años y siempre nos ha encantado la comida. Estábamos tristes al escuchar que muchos de sus maravillosos platos que habían sido nuestros favoritos ya no se servirían, aún debíamos venir y probar el nuevo menú, así que el sábado pensamos en probarlo. Pedimos una de las pizzas artesanales para compartir y nos sentamos a esperar a que llegara. La pizza llegó y se veía hermosa, las coberturas eran claramente del mismo nivel que los viejos platos delicatessen y sabían bien, la base en sí era promedio, pero claramente no estaba destinada a ser la estrella del espectáculo. Para 15 era caro, pero al menos no me decepcionó en términos de los sabores que hemos llegado a amar de la tienda de delicatessen.

As a regular of Shelford Deli, I was very sad to see the delicious cheese and charcuterie go, but times are hard for retailers and I completely understood management’s decision to focus on the most popular aspects of their business.

We've lived in Great Shelford for 5 years and have eaten/shopped at this Deli countless times. We always used to enjoy our visits and were happy to pay a bit extra for good quality food. Sadly, I completely agree with other reviews that suggest the new menu now seems geared towards generating excessive profit at the expense of customer satisfaction. The menu now consists of overpriced pizzas and a very limited (and expensive) cake selection. Gone are the sandwiches, sausage rolls and scotch eggs that you would expect to be able to order at your local deli.

¡La pizza es fantástica (especialmente después de 45 segundos en el microondas en casa)! También recomiendo el té de hojas sueltas pekoe naranja de Mortier, es más barato que el Fortnum y los masones y tiene un mejor sabor. También me encanta su espíritu verde?

Precioso interior, cosas amables.

Es una pena que este lugar haya reemplazado el espacio de la tienda de delicatessen con más asientos claramente persiguiendo el dinero + en 3. 95 por un croissant + las porciones más pequeñas de pastel en la ciudad harán mucho beneficio. Además, el té está en una taza, así que ni siquiera una olla en la que puedas exprimir dos tés. Uno para evitar, la vergüenza, delicatessen era excelente.

Popped in with my travel mug for a take away coffee, trying to do my bit for the environment. They refused to ‘accept the mug into the kitchen area due to health and safety reasons’ as they didn’t know what bacteria it might have on it. This is insane, I walked out and went to Starbucks who gave it a rinse and I left with my Latte. I understand health and safety is important but you lot have just gone mental. Miserable experience.

Was having a business meeting and my colleague suggested the deli. I’ve never been before, but what a great little place.

I visited this cafe for the first time in July ’18 for a work reunion get together and went back again for a brief visit last week. It was certainly the perfect setting for the reunion. There was plenty of space, including a large garden and a semi covered open barn area with seating. It has a lovely, relaxed, home for home atmosphere about it and the coffee is fantastic (Monmouth Coffee company). I haven’t tried any food yet, but judging from my companions' comments, I got the impression it was also very good and I will definitely be returning soon to sample a full lunch. It’s also a great place to stop off before or after a walk up on the Gog Magogs hills, although you would need a car for that!

We stopped in here for lunch recently and were very pleased with the atmosphere and food. My husband had the frittata with carrot and olive humous and salad. He raved about it. I had a small quinoa based salad which was very tasty and just what I wanted. We sat outdoors and enjoyed reading some of the cookbooks they had.

Always loved this place as a kid and had fond memories of the huge selections of different foods to try. Now it seems to have sold out and become more focused on the cafe which offers a basic and uninteresting menu.

Grupo pequeño almuerzo. Ambiente agradable y encantador jardín. Personal agradable bienvenida y servicial. Uno de los del grupo era incapaz de comer nada en el menú debido a necesidades específicas de la dieta. Por lo tanto falta de variedad para vegetarianos, no lácteos diner con alergias a los alimentos sólo podrá pedir una bebida. Un montón de opciones para vegetarianos saludables ensalada creativa en oferta que parecía apetecible, pero las raciones eran muy pequeñas y no una buena relación calidad-precio. Algunos clientes aún estaban un poco de hambre a pesar de haber comido allí y dejó decepcionados.

We visit 2-3 times a month, probably not quite 'regulars' but often enough to have built up a positive expectation of this village-based cafe; it's always been very good.

Dunno where several recent reviewers were eating/drinking, but I found the Shelford Delicatessen to be lovely and clean with a fantastic atmosphere and wonderful staff. I unfortunately only discovered it 20 minutes before closing time, but they were only too happy to make me a delicious peppermint tea and I didn't feel rushed or unwelcome in any way. Wish I'd had more time to explore and see the range of foods and other items they sell, but there certainly seemed to be lots of good things. It's the sort of place that makes you want to come back and support them again. I certainly will next time I'm in the area. Thank you!

I think it the deli wasn’t run by kids doing their weekend job there would be a bit more care taken with quality of service. Ultimately if you pay peanuts you get monkeys and this place seems like a fine example.

Popped in for coffee and enjoyed a delicious sandwich too. Fast service great coffee and lovely atmosphere.

We have found the place quite dirty. We asked twice to clean the table.

Our experience here was so bad that we can't let it pass without comment.

We visited this deli on several occasions and mainly for breakfast, we truly enjoy their yoghurt with homemade granola, a touch of honey and apple compote and the coffee is good too. We never stayed in for lunch although I fancied the options they had on the board, everything seems to be prepared with fresh high quality ingredients which makes it a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it. They also have a good selection of Italian specialty pasta and homemade cakes that look delicious. You should keep in mind this is not a mainstream shop but a delicatessen therefore prices might be on the high side but once you find something you love you'll be back for sure!

I have been in for a cake and a coffee on a couple of occasions. The food is pretty good but I do find it expensive.

We came across the deli as a lunch stop a year ago on our first visit to the area and have been back many times since we moved to be local. A lovely spot for lunch and I frequently pop in for takeaway coffee (okay and cake!) as the coffee is delicious. The takeaway lunch options are also great, and I go out of my way to get lunch here.

Coming to Shelford on a very cold day (it was 1°) we knew there must be a cafe for tea and cakes and all things yummy. My faith was rewarded on discovering the deli and on arrival my heart gladdened on opening the door and seeing a lovely open light space with big rafters, velux windows and twinkly lights. My yippy feelings spilled forth surveying a delightful scene of shelves laden with goodies. Yes we had fallen upon good times, or so I thought. My glee became a bit more muted on encountering the tall young man on duty behind the counter. Well he looked as he might be on sentry duty, and not too impressed by me and my partner. I reckon it was down to us being hoodies, he clearly hadn't got the message that we should be hugged metaphorically if not actually. Disappointment began to sweep in. However we rallied ourselves and ordered tea and Bakewell tarts. Well not cheap obviously but reasonable at a tad under £11 I think, or so we initially thought.

I have visited this establishment on a number of occasions most recently for my husband’s 40th birthday. This place is a real gem and our community are very lucky to have it. Delicious freshly prepared dishes, responsibly sourced ingredients, knowledgeable staff, great service and lovely atmosphere. I am never disappointed and in reference to the previous review , never confused ! The best restaurant in the world may have gone to Yorkshire but the best deli in the world definitely goes to Shelford !!! Well done Team Deli. You do an amazing job.

By chance passed by with a colleague and saw a busy deli so called in, nice vibrant environment upon entry but instantly met by a confused state. Did I order, pick up a plate, queue, pray, not sure? yes there was a sign to say what to do but I just felt a little bewildered -sorry.

Visité aquí hace un mes. Tiene un encantador ambiente bien iluminado para un café con una cantidad razonable de descanso. Pedí dos cafés con leche y una porción de almendra y frambuesa, que eran de gran calidad pero muy caro a más de £9! No...

Me detuve en una tarde para tomar un café y un tentempié. El Moka era deliciosa, pero la tienda Crumpet era increíble. Creo que hacen todos los pasteles en la casa, y no puedo esperar a volver y probar más!

Caro para lo que ofrece, pizza gris. El servicio es lento. Directora grosero. Diabólica. No volver

. . Qué más se puede pedir! Este es un pequeño deli y café con una gran variedad de sándwiches, ensaladas, bocadillos y pasteles, complementado por un buen café. No había nada demasiado como.

Yo estaba buscando a alguien para atender 60 cena de cumpleaños de mi esposa. Necesitábamos estar en casa ya que teníamos nuestros nietos pequeños que vienen. Nos instalamos en el Deli shelford como la variedad de comida era buena y nos permitió pedir un número de los distintos platos. Nos catering para 10 adultos, pero el personal era muy servicial con el tamaño de las raciones que necesitábamos. La comida estaba bien preparada y empaquetada con buenas instrucciones. Todos los huéspedes realmente disfrutamos de la comida. Recomendaría el servicio de catering y, sin duda, utilizar la tienda para futuros eventos.

Comida fresca - tortas y las fechas particularmente agradable, pero demasiado caro. Cafés por debajo de la media, teniendo en cuenta el precio. Mejor café de días a unas puertas, o 50 p para un café y galletas en el mercado (si éxito el derecho día miércoles por la mañana).

Shelford es un pueblo en las afueras de Cambridge. Inevitablemente esto significa que está bien que hacer con la población más exigentes.

Iv been here a few times now and really love it. The food is gorgeous even though it is a bit pricey. I would definitely recommend. Very tasty freshly cooked food. Take away also possible.

This wasn't the first time I'd eaten at the Shelford Deli and it won't be the last. The food is all cooked on the premises and the owner, Drew, tries to find fresh local and mainly organic suppliers. In the past I've eaten the delicious soup of the day - always quirky and interesting - and the splendid frittata but on this visit I went for the meat pizza - ham, sundried tomatoes and a fairly strong cheese. Because I ate in, you can can take any of the dishes away if you wish, it came with a well dressed salad on the side. The dish of the day looked terrific but I held back as I know from previous experience that the portions are generous. The staff are young but know their stuff and can either answer questions like 'Is this gluten free?' or will take the time to check in the kitchen. I've always found that the service is good although you can expect to queue during the lunchtime rush as local office workers collect their lunch. You also need to expect to share a table if they are really busy although if the weather's good there is overspill space in the pretty garden at the back. Be aware that this is casual eating - no reservations and regulars take the time to clear their plates when they've finished. The Deli closes at around 4:30 pm by which time most of the amazing cakes will have disappeared but it does open early enough for breakfast and serves an excellent almond croissant to go with a good cup of coffee. Don't expect a cheap lunch here but do expect to enjoy yourself. And on a final note, it's clean! The toilets are always spotless - my acid test.