What makes Peppi Deli fine is how it balances between healthy, filling and approachable. You walk in, get that warm smell of freshly baked focaccia, see natural light, light wooden tables, plants - it's not a clinical place, rather a cottage with character.
The menu changes weekly, with a focus on organic vegetables, Middle Eastern influences and fresh produce. Think lentil soup, mezze planks, quiche with spinach or potato, and things like warm couscous if you're in the mood for something heartier. For vegetarians and vegans, there's plenty of choice; high-protein options and plant-based options are presented not as an afterthought but as dishes in their own right.
The portions are generous; you come here not just for something light, but so that you really feel you've eaten. The price-quality ratio stands out: you pay a little more than a simple bread store, but you get homemade work in return, with ingredients that really reflect your taste.
The staff is friendly, speaks to you with advice (which plate to fill?), explains what is organic, which vegetables are local, etc. That explanation makes you not just order, but sympathize with what's on your plate.
"At Peppi Deli, you can taste that food is made with care, not with haste."
It is a place where you linger for a long time - a drink with mezze, lunch with friends or a quiet Sunday afternoon. Not one of those things where you quickly grab a to-go and leave, but one where you like to take your time.
When you leave Peppi Deli, you find that you leave with something different than when you entered: a sense of accomplishment, of having had food that feels like an investment in your own day.