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The Yellow Deli in Katoomba is a deli and café on Katoomba Street that serves hot steamed sandwiches, hearty salads and homemade soup. Its interior feels storybook-like and cosy, and it is usually busy, so expect a wait at peak times. It suits a slow lunch with soup. Dr Alex Allen Park is a one-minute walk away.
About The Yellow Deli
Food at The Yellow Deli
The menu centres on hot steamed sandwiches, hearty salads and homemade soup, with breakfast dishes alongside. The juice bar makes smoothies and other drinks. Regulars say the sandwiches are generous and the soup is rich and warming. One diner praised the blueberry cheesecake, and another named the carrot cake. Vegetarian and vegan options are listed.
What to order: Hot steamed sandwiches · Pumpkin soup
Coffee and drinks
Coffee drinkers have only mentioned the flat white so far, with one visitor ordering it on a visit. The café does not name a roaster. The juice bar serves smoothies and other drinks, and one visitor chose a yerba mate, which they said tasted herbal.
A café run by its community
The Yellow Deli started in the early 1970s in a small building. It was decorated with reclaimed materials and has a rustic interior. The café is run by a community that belongs to a wider network of communities. Visitors who want to know more about the group behind it can ask the staff, who are happy to explain.
Facilities at The Yellow Deli
What visitors say about The Yellow Deli
- 💬Sandwiches and pumpkin soup praised for flavour and generous serving sizes
- 💬Storybook, cosy interior that visitors say is worth lingering in
- 💬Friendly staff and fast service once seated
- 💬Busy at peak times, with waits of around 20 to 25 minutes for inside tables
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Visitor tips for The Yellow Deli
- ✓Expect a wait of around 20 to 25 minutes for an inside table at busy times.
- ✓If inside is full, the outdoor seating under the canopy is an option.
- ✓Friday trading ends at 3pm, earlier than the rest of the week.
Getting to The Yellow Deli
The Yellow Deli is at 214 Katoomba Street, Katoomba NSW 2780. Street parking is available on and around Katoomba Street.
FAQ
Does The Yellow Deli have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu. It also has outdoor tables for families.
Are there vegan options at The Yellow Deli?
Yes, vegetarian and vegan options are listed on the menu.
Can I sit outside at The Yellow Deli?
Yes, there is outdoor seating, including tables under a canopy on the street.
Is there parking near The Yellow Deli?
Street parking is available close to the café on Katoomba Street.