Golborne Deli

Food was good, location is great, atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. We were just looking for a quick lunch and found this gem.

Several years and many lunches later, Golborne Deli has expanded into the property next door and on weekdays spills over not just onto the pavement but also into the parking/market stall lots out front.

The salads and sandwiches make for a tasty mid-week lunch treat even though they are a bit on the small side. But today's Sunday afternoon experience was a major disappointment. Specials of the day are displayed on a blackboard outside, tempting you in with a selection of hot main courses - all under £10.

Meat balls with pasta were just what the hangover doctors ordered, but we still took ages on making a choice and I actually opted for eggs benedict instead. Only then were we told that the meatballs were actually no longer available, no apology. My order arrived while my friend was still deliberating over her substitute order. Not the best I've had and rather weirdly served with ketchup and mustard - wish they'd be a bit more generous with the avocado instead (this "twist" to this staple helped me decide, the slither of green was barely visible under the egg).

We tried hard not to have our sunny Sunday afternoon spoilt by my friend's second attempt at ordering from the specials menu. The salmon filet looked anything but freshly cooked and turned out to be dry and chewy. Staff removed the offending item without a word (or apology) ... we did not give it a third try and asked for the bill instead which - surprise, surprise - included a charge for the inedible salmon.

They did take it off the bill in the end, and while we were waiting yet again for the waitress to return with the card reader, the woman next to us queried the quantity of salmon (barely visible) and tomato (one slice!) in her gourmet salad. Apparently she is a regular and knows what she's talking about ... Glad to know it wasn't just us - on the other hand, just not good enough!

Our food was so delicious! We had a lovely breakfast. They also had a wonderful gluten-free selection! I enjoyed my food so much I had seconds. I would definitely comeback if I could! This place is highly recommended! I love Golborne Deli. I wish we had one in America!

-Adam's 13 year old daughter

Had a good brunch with friends, although I didn't think it was outstanding.

I had the eggs royal, which was decent. I thought some of the salmon smelled a bit at first, but it was a filling dish overall. They had a good range of drinks, including detox juice and smoothies. The brunch range was also good, although I have seen better.

Service was generally good. Things were brought out on time, and the staff were overall pleasant.

Ambience was casual and cosy. They had two stores side-by-side but not connected, so be sure to clarify with your party in which side to meet.

This casual spot was perfect for a quick, fresh bite.

Inside, theres lots of wood and small tables nestled closely together. The wait staff are friendly, but busy. The menu has a lot of healthy options - salads, paninis, bruschettas - and they are all pretty delicious and fresh.

Delicious Lunch, excellent service always.
Served by Stephan the second time, very polite and attentive.

Came here for a Sunday brekkie break and so glad that I did. They serve italian fare like paninis, but they're more like open face sandwiches here. I got the scrambled egg and prosciutto and asked them to sprinkle some cheese on top. Boy howdy that was tasty.

On a random note, the eggs are extremely yellow and Im not sure why that is. Maybe it's a preference?

They capp wasn't that bad but a little weak. Id probably get a macchiatto for perking up purposes next time.

One star lost for the dreaded bench seating communal table that takes up a huge space in the dining area. There are little tables around it though but those generally get snatched up when its busy.

Mediocre experience here last Saturday. Felt very unwelcome when I walked in with my senior chihuahua on a lead; nary a smile and looks of annoyance from the staff. The detox salad I got for takeaway was quite expensive and whilst the BBQ tempeh was lovely, the overall portion was too small and I was still hungry afterward. Overhyped and overpriced.

Service was really slow, at first we didn't mind that much. We ordered a cake, one americano and a lemonade. The cake was terrible, dry, like it wasn't fresh at all. The coffee was ok. But the lemonade didn't come, and then we got a silly excuse that they were too busy, but what real happened is that the order was taken wrong...

Saturday Lunch - Been here a few times, be prepared to wait for a table as they're always busy. The coffee and food makes up for the questionable service. Great spot for people watching