Nicky, originally from West Yorkshire, and Carlos, a Londoner with a central American twist, have been partners in crime for twenty years. The Deli Express Co. evolved out of a shared passion for fresh and additive-free food. Recently opened in Woodstock, the restaurant and catering service strives to deliver the ultimate mid-day meal that is delicious, healthy and affordable.

The fare certainly lives up to the billing, offering a great selection of sandwiches, burgers,salads, pastas and wraps, and some delectable freshly baked goods. Give the chocolate cake and generous muffins a try. Combining great ambience, from the large wooden tables to the colourful Tintin prints given a unique twist with catchy slogans, with really good food, it’s a great spot for a healthy lunch. They also deliver to all parts of the city.

A trip to Paris and its many patisseries inspired Tina Bester to open this quaint corner shop in Observatory, serving delicious treats to locals and visitors alike. Filled with antique and vintage items, including her grandmother’s old blender, it’s a delightful spot to indulge your sweet tooth or stay for a leisurely breakfast or lunch .

The blackboard menu changes regularly, offering salads and sandwiches filled with ingredients like pestos, grilled vegetables, cheeses and peppers, but it’s the sweet and savoury tarts that bare the real attraction. From the pear and almond tart, chocolate tart, vanilla fairycakes with meringue frosting, to the butternut tart there’s something to satisfy any craving.