A brilliant little place, stocking all kinds of locally-sourced meat, cheese, bread and condiments,…read moreas well as wines, beers and desserts. Service is friendly and helpful and there's a nice teashop right next door.

It's the ultimate grocery in an almost vanished tradition…read more Individual and unique products. An Essex and East Anglian treasure which is a lovely experience for those who can usually only endure the supermarket warehouse agony. A favourite for those who remember when a shop was a display to impress the customer and there was personal counter service, not a big shed with "pay now" machines. One of the few remaining joys in this town iis to visit Gunton's. It is towards the end of changing Crouch Street which still has many individual businesses. You can usually find parking off London Road, Lexden and walk, or walk from Balkerne Hill after paying local parking tax. Just outside the Roman Wall so not far if using bus or train. It is traditional to the core as a grocery business (now with a formidable and wonderful online shop). A delight to enter and experience. "High end" merchandise, but not expensive and with loyal, discerning customers! NB. Morning cafe too.

Once upon a time every village and town had a store like Guntons. Unfortunately they have almost…read moreall gone. We are lucky here in Colchester that this place still exists. It serves home made style produce from breads to Indian snacks. It serves up-market pre-packaged goods and has a great old fashioned coffee bar. But for all that you cannot mention Guntons without reference to the outstanding range of fresh coffee beans, the smell of which pervades the shop in an old-world comforting way. Without a doubt this is my favourite store in Colchester.

I popped in here just to see if they had any cranberry sauce, but I could have spent a fortune in…read morethere. They have a fantastic selection of cheese, cured meats and all manner of pickles, sauces and chutneys. Everything is from local producers and is really fresh. You have to go in and see for yourself.

Very smart, friendly deli with a small cafe attached. Outside seating, with hot water-bottles for…read morethe winter! Great selection of meats, cheeses and other 'niche' type products along with novelty - but not tacky - gift ideas. Prices are sensible, given the variety and high quality of the produce, and the service is always first class.

I have to say there are a lot more nicer and better places to eat in Maldon. The deli looks lovely…read moreand has outside seating but their menu is quite restrictive. Coffee is ok but not great. Staff can be friendly and attentive but sometimes seem more interested in chatting to each other. Can feel a little 'cliquey' at times. Have to admit the oils and gifts they sell are nice and quite a good choice. Do like the fact they have throws and hot water bottles on the outside tables in winter but have to admit there are 3 or 4 others places in the immediate vicinity where I would rather eat.

This place came at the recommendation of a colleague who lives in St. Albans. Having been raised in…read morethe Itlaian neighborhoods of the NY suburbs, I have relatively high standards for an Italian deli. And this is a great little deli. The locals seem to flock to this place pretty frequently. The owners new customers by name (always a great sign), and there was a line when we got there (which moved quickly). Plenty of pastas, paninis, antipastas, and more. We placed a massive order for 5 people and sat outside. Everything was delivered quickly and we ate while reaching our forks over each other's plates to make sure everything was tried, and nothing was missed. I didn't spend too much time looking, but there is a little shop as well which offers different sauces, pastas, etc. for purchase. They all look delicious, and great for a gift basket.

Lovely little authentic Italian deli with seating inside and out to sip the great coffee.read more

this place has an Excellent internet cafe and the owner is a very helpful friendly woman. i have…read moreseen her helping people sort out all sorts of problems not connected with the shop while also serving at the till

A gorgeous small deli in the village of Walberswick. It was started by a London couple and carries…read morea lot of different deli meats, cheeses, homemade breads and pastries. They offer catering services for private functions as well. I really liked the fresh baked bread here. Did not get to try many other things here but it looked great.

Try the gluten-free pies! They're only available frozen but they are absolutely delicious. My…read morehusband got some regular pies and enjoyed them, too.

You feel like you are in Italy in this place. It is very white and minimal with that sort of…read moreItalian deli vibe...I can't quite put it properly. It looks has the ambiance of a butcher's shop but in a good way. This is a good place to have an authentic Italian coffee or get a desert or anti-pasti snack. It is a cafe but not a restaurant, by any means. This is an authentic Italian workmans cafe sort of place. Very charming.

Always a good source of Italian food…read more I prefered to shop here than to go to the local supermarkets ( ASDA and M&S). I only wish I had somewhere like this where I live now. Its a homely delicatessen. I recommend the honey roast ham....unless you don't eat pork that is...