THE DELI

🏠 Lancaster University, Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW

β˜• Coffee Shop

Tier Achieved:

😐 VANILLA 😐

Mediocre energy. You'd probably do better cooking at home.

The epitome of "does the job." Safe enough, food's fine. But let's be honest β€” your kitchen's probably cleaner AND tastier.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 4/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 3.8 99 reviews
Mon8β€―AM–4:30β€―PM
Tue8β€―AM–4:30β€―PM
Wed8β€―AM–4:30β€―PM
Thu8β€―AM–4:30β€―PM
Fri8β€―AM–4:30β€―PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Good vibes, but the food's a gamble.

The Deli is like the awkward middle child of campus cafes β€” some hits and some totally off notes. On one hand, S.K. is all about their healthy salad options, especially the falafels and spiced chickpeas. On the other hand, you’ve got folks like Hoken who were left feeling like they were served a culinary crime with bad pancakes and overcooked eggs. The decor’s been spruced up, but the vibe feels like it’s trying too hard to be trendy with its busy atmosphere and fashion show music that’s a bit too loud.

Demi, the staff gem, seems to shine through the chaos, but even her charm can’t save the kitchen from some seriously questionable food choices. You might get a pleasant chat, but if you’re coming here looking for a solid meal, well, maybe stick to the salads. This place is a roll of the dice β€” sometimes you’ll hit, but other times, you might just want to grab a Greggs on your way back.


πŸ’¬ PEOPLE SAY πŸ’¬

friendly staffgreat saladspoor food qualityrenovated space

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-inπŸ₯‘ TakeoutπŸš— DeliveryπŸ“… Reservations🍺 Beer🍷 WineπŸ‘₯ Groups

πŸ“ REVIEWS πŸ“

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"I really appreciate they offer several salad options (and not β€˜boring’ ones!)"

β€” S. K.

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"Served by an absolutely lovely young girl, her name is Demi."

β€” Esme Barlow Hall

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"The shop is quite busy, filled with lots of customers, but the service is fast."

β€” Anonymous Reviewer


πŸ”¬ FSA BREAKDOWN πŸ”¬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
πŸ—οΈ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
πŸ“‹ Management & Safety GOOD

The Deli, Lancaster β€” Food Hygiene Rating: 4/5

πŸ—“οΈ Last inspected: 18 September 2025


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