A historic, family-run deli in Marylebone offering a time-capsule lunch experience with made-to-order sandwiches and soups amidst walls lined with jams.
Ordering Strategy
Expect a queue at lunchtime. Order at the counter where you choose your bread and fillings, then squeeze into a communal table.
What to order
Egg Mayo with Anchovies
Listed on the 'favourites' board, this classic features mayo made tangier with dill and egg whites cut into thin strips for 'proper bite and texture' on thick, springy brown bread.
Signature Pastrami Sandwich
An 'absolute must-try' and legacy item crafted with Swiss cheese, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard, delivering what critics describe as a 'flavor explosion'.
Vegetable Broth
A staple of this 'soup-and-sandwich pilgrimage spot,' this proper broth is swimming with soft carrots, celery, lentils, and potato, tasting 'good' and 'nostalgic'.
Prawn and Crab Sandwich
A favorite of local regulars, this sandwich is served on granary bread and is noted for being 'very good' in its simplicity.
Coronation chicken sandwich
Featured as one of London's top 50 sandwiches.
More in Marylebone
See all restaurants in Marylebone →Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Luxeat (90%)
Editorial Weight 63 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 10 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 4 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
0 Elite · 1 Editorial · 2 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (588 reviews)
Good to know
Established in 1900 and still family-run. The walls are lined with jars of jam and preserves which are for sale. Closed on Sundays.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
Feedback
Spot something off?
If a recommendation feels outdated, the map is wrong, or there is something that would make this page more useful, send it through.