Top deli, friendly family business. The best range of cold cuts and cheese in camberwell. Good for…read morecoffee supplies as well.

You know a cafe/restaurant/eatery is good when the locals eat there and that's the case at Wilson &…read moreWalsh. Everyone seems to know each other by name and the staff know what everybody wants to order before they open their mouth. I tried a chicken, avocado and sun-dried tomato roll, which at $9 was fairly expensive but it was tasty, wasn't pre-made and the ingredients were fresh - particularly the chicken which makes or breaks a good roll. The soup was a popular choice amongst the locals on a cold, wintry Melbourne day. It's always good when these lunch type cafes have newspapers to read and Wilson & Walsh had loads of them, almost on every table and different mastheads instead of just the Herald Sun. The staff here were friendly if a little business-like but I would go back here, just not every day.

One of the best parts about going to university is thinking about what snack you are going to bring…read moreinto the next lecture. A favourite snack of mine would be to create a trail mix from the continental deli in the Glenferrie Centre. A combination of nuts and dried fruits, does it get any better. Well actually it can, cold meats, cheese, bread you name they have all your favourites here. Just be mindful not to sit too close to the front of the lecture hall if you plan on eating anything crunchy as you might get asked to leave.

A small little deli hidden behind Starbucks. They make fresh rolls and sandwiches and sell all the…read moreusual deli goods at very good prices. For Vegans they sell vegan cheese that actually looks and tastes like real cheese. Their home made dolmadies are excellent. You will leave with a smile as the old guy behind the counter is a real character who will make you laugh.

The Egg Basket deli is a great place to grab a snack or stock up on some Mediterranean produce for…read morethe week ahead. The Egg Basket has changed hands a couple of times, but the new owners seem to have embraced the challenge and have filled the little space with local and imported foodstuffs. Highlights include the dips, chutneys and fresh bread that you can buy for prices that are fairly reasonable in the Balwyn area. An easy place to stock up on deli meats (of which they have a wide range), and some quality cheese too - I generally get some Camembert with quince paste, Egg Basket has a good range, but not spectacular selection. The other problem with Egg Basket is the size. Its pretty small and God help you if it's busy - you'll get squished against the back wall. The service is friendly and efficient, but it does struggle when it's a full house. Either get there early or avoid lunch times.

Every time is pours with rain, I feel the need to go and find a fireplace to sit in front of. Not…read morehaving one myself, and being unaware of any within a 100 metre vicinity of my house I don't tend to follow through with this plan. But now I have one, albeit one bit further than 100 metres away from me. Out the back of this cute little deli is a cosy room with a few armchairs, a few tables and a fireplace. Eat your food, or drink your Jasper's fairtrade coffee whilst warming yourself in front of the fire. The deli stocks a good range of local and imported cheeses, pies, meats, pasta etc. and is a good place to go for lunch or to pick up something to make for dinner when it's rainy and cold and you really can't be bothered cooking something "homecooked".

I was so impressed the first time I approached The Corner Deli. It had so many newspaper clippings…read morein the window. "Wow!" I thought to myself, "this place sure is popular with critics!" Let me save you a bit of reading time. The clippings are not about the deli itself, but about things that they stock. Namely, Boscastle pies. Still, it's a well-stocked little deli, and the staff are some of the happiest and friendliest I've come across. They give service with a smile a new name. Service is speedy, and they know their stuff to sell to you.

This is a great spot if you find yourself in the area - a huge variety of fresh breads, sweet baked…read moregoods, and some nice cheeses and other deli food.