Excellent Butchers! Expect a long que, but it is worth the wait!…read moreAll of the staff are very helpful and friendly. The fresh meats are divine and so is the quiche! Well worth stopping in and stocking up the fridge or freezer!

Pat Ryan known to everyone as Paddy is everything a butcher should be. Superb quality,…read moremind-blowing choice of meats, pies and much more. The queue can often stretch down the High Street of this gorgeous little market town but it's worth it. Once visited, never forgotten. And the experience is helped enormously by the fact that Much Wenlock itself is one of the loveliest towns in the country.

We walk past The Deli around once a week when grocery shopping and finally decided to pop in for a…read moreglass of wine over the weekend. Based on the atmosphere and quality of wine, I love this little spot. It is so cosy. We were the only customers in the store and received superb service. The owner runs this location and a few other shops, plus hosts food tents at festivals during Christmas. She came over to our table and made some wine recommendations and gave us a bowl of crisps on the house. My partner, Seth S., and I both ordered the Pinot Noir from Romania. It was delightfully full-bodied and smooth. The lighting is dimmed just enough to encourage good conversation and a comfortable atmosphere. There are two main rooms for seating, each with groupings of chairs or booths around bistro style tables. The art and decor feel like a brasserie. I would highly recommend The Deli for a delicious glass of wine (or 3) and great conversation with friends.

Breakfast Review:…read more One of the best Full English breakfasts in the Midlands! Its a wonderful deli, on the High Street in Boldmere, with outdoor seating - which is superb when the sun comes out! The breakfasts are awesome. Superb sausages, great bacon, exceptional bread, (the deli sells some of the best bread in Birmingham). 2 succulent sausage, 2 bacon, fried egg, 2 half tomatoes, mushrooms. toast, quality butter. Its one of the best in Birmingham, (I rate it joint 2nd). The staff are great, headed by Pip the owner and her team of assistants, (including sons). The only real problem with this place is that I always spend a fortune on their amazing cheeses, breads, cakes and pate's. Try it. You will thank me!

Deli Fonseca is one of the few places that makes me wish I was loaded…read more A fab independent deli in Liverpool's business district, it's packed floor to ceiling with all kinds of mouthwatering goodies. The gigantic counter displays a myriad of delicious cheeses, hams, olives, pates, anti-pasti and salads whilst the nearby baskets display fresh sticks and loaves of bread. To top it off, they have dozens of wooden shelves groaning with all kinds of lovely store cupboard treats from organic granola, cereals and cookies to oat cakes, chutneys, olive oils, vinegars, sauces and spices. Now, where did I put that darn lottery ticket?

This review is for the upstairs restaurant area - and sadly it is not a good one. One Saturday…read morelunchtime, I popped in for a light lunch. Nothing complicated - in the end, I ordered a Greek salad and a plate of Serrano ham rather than the pricier mains on the blackboards. I'm not sure how two really basic things could be so disappointing. I think it's because on the surface, this looks like a place that prides itself on sourcing and attention to detail. On the specials during my visit were such items as hand foraged local samphire, Cumbrian lamb and Pink's award winning sausages. So why was the Greek salad about 50% raw onion? Why did it feature those mealy crunchy supermarket basics tomatoes, cold from the fridge? Even the black olives mentioned on the menu were green. And they clearly did have black olives in the kitchen, because my four slices of Serrano ham (almost £6) came topped with a single olive. They boasted it was "20 month aged" - most of it had clearly been in their fridge, as it featured a faint tang of refrigerator and managed to be unpleasantly rubbery. Not sure how Serrano ham can even go rubbery but there you go. If you've boasting of excellent ingredients then it's unacceptable for the basics to fail so badly. I wouldn't bother returning.

Walking between charity shops in this fine city, I spotted a small arcade that I'd not seen before…read more My reward for being super-aware this time round was to find that there's an independent cheese shop nestled in there. They've actually got Snowdonia Cheese Company Amber Mist! Whenever SCC cheeses are sold there's usually plenty of their Black Bomber, but I find Amber Mist is quite hard to get hold of. It's the best Whisky cheese, in my opinion. (And that's including anything available at Farmer's Markets in Scotland...) So I'm having a truckle of that, and I'm committed to being disciplined enough to save it for Christmas. What else? After I've had short rave, the owner can see that I'm quite keen on the yellow stuff, so she offers me a sample of Harlech. Just when you think you've tasted and seen all the cheese in Europe, there are still surprises left. This is cheddar with horseradish and parsley. Cheese AND condiment. My two favourite foods in one make me buy a few hundred grams of this. It's going to be perfect on top of a veggie pattie to make a piquant burger. Next up is Worcerster Hop. I've had Hereford Hop before, so I'll trust that Elgar County's version is similarly tasty. Always a good match for a US India Pale Ale. The last two didn't last long, though the Amber Mist is sat in a scared space in the fridge. I'll be back at Cheese to Please to stock up for Christmas. Independent with a charming owner, here you'll find tasty delights beyond the usual supermarket fare. Discover a world beyond Wensleydale and Cranberry this Christmas. (Though they had that in too when I went.)

Wonderful find on High Street Dyserth. Great service and wonderful food. I had the traditional…read morebreakfast with sausage and bacon. Wonderful. Decorated in very farmhouse tradition. They serve coffees and tea pots. Today I had poached eggs on toast with strawberry jam. Very reasonably priced. I will get a latte to go and my day is set off perfect. Support your local businesses wherever you live. They do such a great job to succeed.

A lovely addition to the village. Breakfasts are to die for and food/drinks can be taken out…read more Tanya and her staff are all friendly and approachable, and they deliver too! A must visit.

Simply one of the best food shops in the UK. Fresh bread baked on the premises along with home made…read morecakes and fresh vegetables. They do great sandwiches, packed lunches and much much more. Stay for a great coffee or light lunch...a gem !

Supporting local retailers is important and the likes of Chester's Francis Thomas make it so easy…read more The fruit and veg in any of Francis' shops are always in good condition and the price is so much lower than you'll find in your local supermarket. Instead of the plastic, overly perfect fruit and veg you see in your supermarkets the fruit and veg here are natural and as they should be covered in a bit of dirt and different shapes and size. Natural looking fruit and veg at very good prices.

This is a real butcher's where you can get any cut of meat, all locally reared and they even…read moreproduce their own bacon and sausages. The staff are knowledgable and always helpful. I'd forgotten what a real butcher's was like until I discovered Coates' and now wonder why I have put up with supermarket meat for so long. They also have shops in Borrowash and Duffield so why not give them a try.

Been using thus shop for a few months now. I had heard lots of good things. I have to say have not…read morebeen left disappointed !!! The quality of the produce is 2nd to none and alot of independent traders could learn a few things from these guys. They have a huge range of meats and cuts and they are all served with a smile!!