Tucked inside the Heart Foundation building on Kalmia Street in Ellerslie, this first-floor cafe brings Ripe Deli’s signature style of wholesome, seasonal takeaway food to the local office precinct. The glass cabinets are packed daily with nourishing salads, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, quiches, and marinated free-range chicken and salmon, alongside home-baked brioches, slices, and vegan cakes. The kitchen leans into generous, traditional staples made fresh—such as smoked-fish pie and lemon meringue pie—while freezer space is stocked with comforting take-home frozen meals, soups, and puddings. Hot take-home dinners are also ready from 3pm Monday through Thursday for an easy dinner run on the way home, and catering can be ordered directly online.
While primarily designed for fast counter service and quality takeaway, informal seating is available to sit down for coffee and a bite. It serves as a handy midday refuge for surrounding workers looking for healthy, scratch-made deli food without the standard cafe wait. Our pick in Ellerslie for fresh salads and hearty weekday takeaway dinners.