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The Deli

Chilli Farm, Norwich Road, | Mendlesham, Stowmarket IP14 5NQ, England
01449 766344
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Ranked #9 of 35 restaurants in Stowmarket
Price range: $8 - $15
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Café
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
Description: Our passion for all things delicious is at the heart of what we do. Our cafe offers light lunches, homemade cakes & scones, great coffee, and much more.We also have a shop full of yummy goodies...locally sourced items always take precedence, but you will also find exciting flavours from the rest of the world. Every product is individually selected and we are constantly sourcing new produce and suppliers that we think you might like! We offer a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, alongside personal and knowledgeable service.We are located at the famous Chilli Farm, which has something for everyone! The Chilli Farm grows thousands of plants each year and you can see them being grown in the Nursery on open days. They also have a smokehouse and their own shop 'Smoke & Spice' which sells The Chilli Company's own range of sauces and smoked produce, as well as everything for the chilli lover!We look forward to seeing you at the Farm!
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
Description: Our passion for all things delicious is at the heart of what we do. Our cafe offers light lunches, homemade cakes & scones, great coffee, and much more.We also have a shop full of yummy goodies...locally sourced items always take precedence, but you will also find exciting flavours from the rest of the world. Every product is individually selected and we are constantly sourcing new produce and suppliers that we think you might like! We offer a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, alongside personal and knowledgeable service.We are located at the famous Chilli Farm, which has something for everyone! The Chilli Farm grows thousands of plants each year and you can see them being grown in the Nursery on open days. They also have a smokehouse and their own shop 'Smoke & Spice' which sells The Chilli Company's own range of sauces and smoked produce, as well as everything for the chilli lover!We look forward to seeing you at the Farm!
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Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

This was our first visit – but won’t be our last. We stopped for a cup of tea but were so intrigued by the menu that we had a gorgeous lunch instead (although the cakes looked delicious too … next time perhaps!). Everything was fresh and the portion sizes were good. The ambience was calm and relaxed and everywhere was... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I've had several delicious lunches at the café at the Chilli Farm in the last few months. The new management have done a great job in turning this place round. The sign outside promises 'deliciousness' and that's what we got! There's a great menu with a wide choice of tasty food. The stilton and caramelised walnut bruschetta I had last... More

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Stoke Holy Cross, null, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We stopped in here for some lunch and had a lovely meal. The place looks lovely and has a really relaxing atmosphere. We were greeted on the way in and someone arrived to take our order very promptly. The lady that waited on our table was really friendly and helpful. We had our two young children who are both under... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

A suprise find on the way to Norwich on the A140. Breakfast, main meal or a sandwich - whatever you fancy. Our party had breakfast with locally sourced eggs, sausages and bacon, excellent homemade bread; slow cooked chicken in a pot with a chunk of bread, and a Suffolk ham and coleslaw sandwich. Alas, we had eaten too much on... More

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England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013 via mobile

I visited the deli yesterday which I have passed on many occasions, I was surprised to discover this little gem! The shop was stocked lots of naughty treats and there was a vast selection of cheese's which I enjoyed trying! I also ate in the cafe the food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and welcoming i felt... More

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suffolk
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3 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Each of the 3 times I have visited, the service has been shocking given the small number of covers here. I guess the staff don't like to loiter upstairs to see if customers are ready to order or whether they might like a pudding, but by not being there, they are missing all those signals and annoy customers! Food itself... More

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Michelle B, Owner at The Deli, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

Hi Ladyloo, thank you for your review, and we're sorry to hear that you found our service to be slow. We aim for a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere, without the emphasis on 'turning the tables' which can be so obvious in other establishments. However, we do understand that this isn't to everybody's taste, and perhaps can come across to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We really enjoyed our lunch here and staff were very friendly. I loved the tea served with the little school milk bottles and the sandwiches we both had were delicious and fresh. I can't wait to go back and sample the rest of the menu of tasty treats and cakes!

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

We found Chilli Farm by chance while travelling along the A 140 from Kent to Norwich and I'm so glad we did. We like it so much, always finding the staff so friendly and the food excellent, that it is our preferred stop on the journey. Also the range of Deli products on sale is excellent, especially the range of... More

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essex
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

We only stopped here for a quick cuppa but couldn't resist the carrot cake and the cream tea both were lovely.The staff were pleasant and the place has a nice feel to it.My only critisism would be that the crockery was very dull and I do like nice china !

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Herne Bay, England, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2012

Easy parking excellent cafe and more chillis than u would ever see elsewhere

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