Shelford Deli - Cambridge

Delicious fast food, friendly owner, been there for years.

Look it's a nice deli and in the little town of Shelford it's your best bet for some salads and a coffee. That said the coffee is always pretty bitter (but strong). They have this really confusing ordering system if you want take away vs eat in which regulars seem to have down pat. Everything is extremely expensive . Eg. Ella's baby food deli £2.38 boots in the village £1.10. Tea cakes 80p near bakery 60p. They have a nice warm fire and an assortment of kids books and toys which is nice. The outdoor area looks like it would be fun for the kids when it's open. You can't book tables and are encouraged to share when it's busy. Look. It's ok. Not Much competition if you want to sit down in the village for a coffee and a chat or if you want to buy particular groceries. However the coffee could be better, the array of food could be better, the signage or use of space could be better and you have to be prepared to be sitting with some truely pretentious people.

Great coffee and numerous vegan options. Lovely staff too!

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Amazing sandwiches, fine cheese, Monmouth coffee