15 Independent Delis and Shops
If you’re a foodie who’s passionate about supporting the local community and environment, then you’re in for a treat in Leicestershire. The region is brimming with independent, local-sourcing food and drink shops that offer much more than just delicious products.
Shopping at these stores is an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through Leicestershire’s food and drink culture, helping you to connect with your neighbours and your local area. Around Leicester, delis like Wigston Fields News & Deli, Bryter Moon Deli and Deli Flavour offer a wonderful selection of produce, including beers brewed in Leicestershire, local cheeses, bread, cakes and more. These shops are local food hubs, providing customers with not just tasty treats but a sense of community.
For those looking for a more rural, hands-on experience, there are dairies like Leedham Farm Dairy in Desford, Vine Farm Dairy in Great Dalby, and Ferneley’s Dairy Barn near Melton Mowbray, which sell produce at the farm gate with the cattle often in view. These farms offer fresh, locally sourced milk, cream, ice cream and milkshakes.
And for those looking for characterful and inviting village delis, there are plenty of options. Thrussington’s Village Store, Croxton Village Shop, Wilfred Pinsent & Grandson in Mountsorrel, and North’s of Rothley are just a few examples of these charming stores.
Shopping at these independent, local-sourcing food and drink shops supports the local economy and rewards you in other ways too. Knowing the farmer who produced your milk or pork adds a special story and connection to your food. So next time you’re out shopping, consider visiting one of Leicestershire’s many independent food and drink shops and taste the difference.
Bryter Moon Deli
Bryter Moon Deli, located in the historic Silver Arcade in Leicester city centre, is a splendid local-sourcing delicatessen and licensed cafe.
Christopher James Deli
Christopher James Deli is a charming, traditional deli that has become an institution in Leicester’s Clarendon Park area since the early 1980s.
Croxton Village Shop
Since the 1860s, Croxton Kerrial has had a shop on the same site, now run by Charles and Zoe Hubbard.
Deli Flavour
Deli Flavour has been a fixture in Stoneygate since 2005, providing gourmet food and drinks to the people of Leicester and beyond.
Ferneley’s Dairy Barn
Ferneley’s is a family-run farm and cafe offering ice cream, breakfasts, lunches, milk and more.
Leedham Farm Dairy
Leedham Farm Dairy’s milk and cream come from their herd and are gently pasteurised to retain the goodness.
Manor Farm Dairy
Manor Farm in Thrussington produces exceptional yogurt available to buy at the farm gate.
No 11 Deli
No.11 is an independent deli committed to sourcing high-quality local ingredients whenever possible.
North’s of Rothley
North’s is a family-run deli expertly curated by owner David North and his team.
Peacock Farm
Peacock Farm is a fifth-generation family-run farm in the Vale of Belvoir whose products are available to buy at a charming honesty shop on the farm.
The Deli at 58
The Deli at 58 is a small, independent deli in Loughborough, offering excellent produce, much of it locally sourced and baked.
Thrussington’s Village Store
Thrussington’s Village Store was the Great Food Club’s Deli of the Year 2020/21.
Vine Farm Dairy
Vine Farm Dairy’s popular vending machine in Great Dalby provides free-range milk, milkshakes and cream from its own cows!
Wigston Deli
Wigston Fields News & Deli is a family-run Leicester corner shop turned local food hub by owners Pratik & Bee Master.
Wilfred Pinsent & Grandson
This independent off-licence in Mountsorrel showcases the owner’s creativity and passion for local sourcing.
