The Yellow Deli in Courtenay

The staff, the food, and the atmosphere were simply perfect.

One of our families favorite places to eat :)

Best in courtenay if you are looking for good food and great prices

The Yellow Deli was Fantastic.

Amazing steamed sandwiches. I stop here every time Im in Courtenay. Please update your hours for Google Maps.

I love this place the foods amazing,, the staff are always so nice and great at their jobs, and the building and decor is a work of art and is such a peaceful and beautiful environment,, I will keep coming back for sure

Beautiful spot and awesome food! Vegetarian options: The veggie burger is amazing Food : 5/5 |

This place has the best Reubens. Get one, you wont regret it.

Today was our first time at the Yellow Deli. My lady and I shared a Reuben and a Deli Rose sandwich, and they were both excellent, as was the Pina Colada smoothie. Impressively top-notch grub, and well be back.

Beautiful restaurant with great sandwiches and service. The staff work for free, which makes me a bit uncomfortable. Food : 5/5

kind, compassionate, have yerba mate and gluten free! super lovely atmosphere that is like being in a tree house. amazing place to visit and eat in the area. patio is beautiful. They also sell handmade soap and creams. part of a global community of farms and community. Appreciate the hospitality so much! Pronto volvere para pedirte ese riquisimo mate latte!

Yummy veggie burger!

Lovely place to grab a bite to eat. Friendly staff. Quick service. Had the rueben sandwich, and it was piping hot when it came. Also tried pina colada, which was yummy too.

Great salad and unique vibe

Food is always good here. My favorite sandwich is Deli Rose and chili with corn bread. Sitting there in the cold months by the fireplace, eating warm soup and sandwich is the best. Summertime is also enjoyable with cold apple cider. Love the place!

Great atmosphere and good food. Prepare to be VERY patient.

It was genuinely one of the best places I think Ive ever eaten. Everything tasted amazing!

Ive come here sporadically over the last few years ... And every single time is absolutely perfect! Today though, felt so magical- the attentive care of the hosts/servers, the delicious meal, the ambiance... Just wonderful! If I could enjoy a moment everyday day at the Yellow Deli, I would ! Please support these amazing humans

Vegetarian options: Delicious butternut squash soup and I ordered the corn bread with it. All the food is fresh and delicious. Food

Best sandwich of my life? Cutest place ever?? Whats not to love. Dietary restrictions: GF options! Food : 5/5 |

I think they grow their own ingredients. The Lamb bun was excellent.

Its just one of my absolute favourite places. Its such quality on everything, all around. Its a mood, but if youre feeling the Shire meets the country homestead, youre set.

Super awesome friends, who are extremely happy and fun people to be around, especially if we went out to New Sprout Farm on Friday night for music, dancing and dinner afterwards

Our new favorite sandwich spot in Courtenay! Wish we knew about it sooner! Absolutely gorgeous place! Food : 5/5

Such a unique place- lovely staff and delicious, healthful food.

Lovely little place; the food is really outstanding!!!

Spectacular food and decor, if youre wanting for a sandwich this place does not disappoint!

An interesting restaurant that feels like walking into a cool gnome house. Good food! Dietary restrictions: Lactose free options. Parking: On a weekday in March we had no issues.

Great atmosphere and food

So yummy!!! And the restaurant itself was sp cute!!!! Best cinnamon roll Ive ever had!

Loved this place, definitely a must visit if you are in the area.

I stood at the front desk which is below the menu. I watched while servers were taking care of others before myself, I waited over 10 minutes and they passively aggressively ignored me while no server could take a second and assist me with my order. they all looked at me wide eyed, like there was nothing going on in there head or there were intentionally choosing not to help me. I never complain, this is honestly my first, but do not go here if you like an organized/structured restaurant and genuine care.. I still can t believe it. God bless

This was my first experience here and it was fantastic! All homemade, locally grown and delicious!

Really good quality sandwich at a good price! Interior is really cool too as are the employees

Amazing food, great warm atmosphere, and a beautiful interior. We love coming in for dinner or for desserts!

Just went for desserts and coffee and ended up having chili. A great place, excellent service and with a wonderful atmosphere.

Food was average and service not so good.

The food is phenomenal. As should be expected from a family run business focused on good food. The attention to detail and making most things from scratch, makes for a satisfying meal.

Try this place out if you havent yet! Always come in when Im in town. Rustic and tasty

OMG what a lovely homey place with the warm wooden carpentry and macramé hangings. But the food is scrumptious and caters to all dietary challenges. I had the butternut squash soup with a slice of sourdough bread and was full and happy for hours. They close at 3PM so go earlier than that and be patient. The wait isnt as long as you might think.

We were some of the first people seated in the restaurant on a Sunday morning. It took almost an hour to get 2 reubens and a childs cheese melt. The light rye bread for the reuben tasted like whole wheat and it was not enjoyable whatsoever. And to top it off after we finally got our food no waitress at all even came by the table one time to ask us how we were doing, how we like our food or if we needed anything else. Not once. Would not go back.

Amazing farm to table food! Cool decor ...BUT it is run a cult called the Twleve Tribes of Isreal so beware.

The gluten free bread was nice, coleslaw was nothing special served with the sandwich. An option to toast the bread for sandwiches would be good, then not getting soggy.

Easily one of the most amazing places I ve ever seen. A shockingly special environment, very lovely service and the food was so good! What a treat of a discovery.

Fabulous place! Definitely a place you must visit and experience!

We absolutely love this place !!! Great place, excellent food...wonderful staff Food

Loved the food, I had the breakfast sandwich. The decor was top notch, cool to look at all the woodwork.

Amazing chilli & cornbread. Service was great. Relaxing atmosphere. Will be going back for sure. Food : 5/5 |

Very good food definitely would come back!

Cozy & Comfortable... Atmosphere great . Cant wait to go back.

Great place to get a nice sandwich!

Amazing food. Incredible drinks and the atmosphere is unbeatable

I had a great experience. I selected my own sandwich from their menu and it was literally the best sandwich I have ever had, period. I was shocked when it came to the table and I saw how full it was! I had the chilled peach mate tea with it and was able to eat in a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. The staff was friendly but not intrusive. The atmosphere and building is one of a kind, literally. You have to see it for yourself.

Amazing service, atmosphere and top quality food. Quaint and cozy with a very west coast Island vibe to it. The smell of the food cooking and coffee being made greeted us when we entered and the inviting funky decor pulled us into a warm and cozy stupor. One of my favorite places I have visited in Comox/Courtney so far. Highly recommend a visit!

You can taste the whole slow food experience in every bite and the care that goes into the food growth and preparation. Its like recharging your positive energy with every bite and the whole experience. The decor is lovely, soothing and quiet.

What a fun place for eats!!! Such amazing decorations, food and staff are amazing. I had the Chilli con Carne.. oh my....Im coming back for sure. Dont miss out on this fun and funky gem of Courtenay.

The Best food and kindest people in The Valley. My go to place in Courtenay.

Food is great and so is the service... if youre a cisgender heterosexual, the rest of us get shamefully ignored. Just a warning for my fellow queers, its got a cute vibe but its not worth it.

Unique spot for a nice lunch

I never regret going to this wonderful place. Simple menu done very right and the staff are a pleasure to deal with!

Such a beautiful place to eat. Very calming atmosphere. Delicious & simple food. I ll always make a stop here for lunch or supper when in Courtenay.

Fantastic

A trip to Courtenay, you must do a meal at Yellow Deli Restaurant. First of all the outter building design fill your heart with inviting vibe of nature and their sign reminded me of the hippie 60s era. As I walk in my heart fill with excitement as if I have entered a faires home or as if I have gone into Lord of the rings elf house. The inside design was sending a welcoming, relax, positive energy. I checked the Chilieack location on google but it doesnt stirred the soul as much as this one does for me. Nothing had made me smile from the heart for 6 months, and the fod... OMG!!!! My friend and I ordered their spinwich , and ruben sandwich and I also ordered a hot apple cider to go with it. IT WAS GOOD!!! My long time no see happy food face finally comes out. It was , yum, yum, yum. And my tummy is very happy toi. Overall, I wish their building design will be the same every where, really feel like I am in that mystic forest and enjoying a happy breakfadt there. They also have lunch as well, and my friend and I will definitely try ther other food before we leave the town. Just want to say thank you for lifting my spirit with your food

Always a pleasant experience! Good food and good service!!! Very unique dining experience!!

Great place. Lots of parking, the service and food were great. We sat next to a wood fireplace, which was very cozy.

A fun experience. The servers were warm and friendly.

Cool, funky place

Loved the atmosphere and soft music. The decor felt like it was home. The food was tasty and fresh. A very clean cafe. We will be back. Friendly genuine people with great service . The best food establishment we have been to on the island.

Loved this place and the food was amazing!

Quaint Acadian atmosphere with lovely food. The service was friendly. The decor highlights driftwood and funky.

This place is truly remarkable. The decoration has a lot of attention to detail, with lovely and tasteful touches that make for a comfortable and welcoming environment. The people running the place are genuinely friendly. And the food is absolutely fantastic! The meals are homely, delicious and the prices are very reasonable. It is my top choice in the town.

I had my little paradise in the onset of a sunny day. Peaceful, soothing and grounding. Its serving as an oasis for rejuvenation from the world around.

Excellent food.Healthy well priced. Great service. We sat on the patio this evening and had veggie burgers and chipolte chicken, carrot juice and a cheese salad. Not only was the food excellent, but the service was first rate. Highly recommended

I loved this place from the moment I laid eyes on it, and then I tasted the food, which only made me love it more. Its well worth the wait.

Excellent spot to come across. In town for a basketball tournament and wanted soup and came across this gem! Deliciously homemade soups, salads, banana bread, apple cider. I ll come back here every time I m in town. Kid-friendliness: Great options for kids on the menu, neat place.

Good food

Enjoyed a nice cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll with my girlfriend. Very peaceful atmosphere.

Very tasty food, lovely service and the place looks wicked! Not your standard place, so highly recommended!

Great butter nut squash soup. Cool deck. Food

Quirky deli serving delicious muffins and coffee plus a wide variety of other intriguing drinks in a relaxing environment. Welcoming staff add to the charming atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: Very healthy place to eat Food

Delicious home hearty food, made with love. Its incredible to me that this affordable little cottage like home that was at one time my daycare serves some of the best homemade fresh food. Their salads are incredible, breakfast is always scrumptious, sandwiches and goodies and soups and chili are also so amazing. Every time I go, i am always greeted and sat relatively quick, and Im always brought water right away. Upon quick asking if im desperate for food(oops, I forgot breakfast) they of course, immediately bring me something. The kindness and passion they show for making amazing home cooked food is just wonderful.

A great and interesting dining experience. Wheelchair accessibility: Member of our group used elevator for wheelchair access Food : 5/5 |

10 Stars. This is the only place in town where I want to eat. The food is delicious, healthy and real because they produce most of it themselves. (Good energy people produce good energy food.) The staff are so friendly. Religious literature is available at the door and they will discuss religion only if asked so there is no selling or pressure in any way. Food is always superb and the menu has something for everyone. The ambience is truly amazing, and oh, that fireplace on a cold evening! The only thing I dont like is the inevitable barn dance music, too loud, too lively, too monotonous. Please guys, try a variety of genres, and tone it down! But its worth putting up with the music for the food.

Delicious spinach breakfast sandwich but coffee was not good.

My all time favorite lunch spot! Sandwiches soup and salads and desserts plus homemade rootbeer! Everything is made by hand and absolutely amazing!

Really nice place! Good atmosphere and really nice decor! Service was great, you get a lot of food for the price.

Had a great lunch here with our family of 6...it was so good that we came the next day for breakfast!

So delicious!!

Best Cafe we had on our 4 Month Roadtrip!!!! You feel like youre in a little wonderland. The stuff is very friendly and the food is great :)

The yellow deli has a great atmosphere. They really leaned into their old-school hand-made tavern vibe. They food is a little mild, but it is a retirement community. Their drip coffee is on the weaker side, but its cheap, and their focus is fresh food, not coffee.

Came with friends for lunch. Everything was so good. I had a smoothie and salad Yummm. The sandwiches looked delicious. The atmosphere was amazing. A go to for sure

Wonderful food and environment.

We eat here regularly.

Omg wow. So thankful I stumbled on this place by accident. I had the Reuben sandwich and the butternut squash soup. Omg!!!! Heaven. So good you HAVE to try both. Amazing. Will come back here anytime I m passing by Courtney.

my favorite lunch spot. The sandwiches are sensational. Beautiful surroundings. 10 out of 10 every time

Fabulous!!

We have been going here for 13 years. We are a Gay couple and they have always been really nice to us including celebrating our wedding and birthdays. Good healthy food and reasonable prices. Really nice atmosphere. This is our go to restaurant for lunch

SERIOUS WARNING So, to be honest, the food is really tasty! Its a little expensive, but who isnt in Canada? The manner of construction makes eating in a unique experience. However... There was something really off with the place. I couldnt quite put my finger on it. The staff was way over welcoming, and a little creepy. The whole time it was just very uneasy for me. So oh boy, was I shocked when I looked into this later. I had heard rumors around town that they were a cult, but I had no idea how deep the rabbit hole goes. It made me feel really uncomfortable that finding their food tasty to be a method of cult recruitment and brainwashing- almost like a fairytale. Dont bring your vulnerable relatives here, seriously. I dont want to make any claims, and I hope the people who work here arent too closely associated with some of the various federal investigations on the child abuse, racism, etc perverting their ideology. Not to mention it seems like theyre trying to recruit people for a mass suicide?? They seem to try quite a bit to keep their core ideological beliefs secret to the outside, which somewhat indicates some of their views are so extreme that the society would condemn them. I just like good food, and luckily there are plenty of other great places to eat around town without brainwashing included. Based off my research, I wish I could give them 1 star. But that would be biased, because to be fair the food is tasty, truly sad that I wont be eating here again. I hate to make such a serious review like this, but honestly Im shocked after eating here.

I rediscovered my love of Common Ground Cafe this week. The atmosphere is so friendly and open, the prices are very reasonable and their Cranberry Nut Salad is AMAZING! I took this picture after starting (it was beautifully presented). I even got one to go so I could have it for lunch the next day. Delicious. And it feels so good to support a wholesome, local community. Thank you to Common Ground Cafe Family.

It was so good and delicious. I had a Reuben and it was so good. It tasted like my mom s Rubens. It was definitely worth the wait. You should definitely go here as it s just like momma s cooking.

Awesome place great food and great atmosphere!

Was told take out would be 10 mins and we waited 45 mins for 2 sandwiches

The butternut squash soup was amazing.

Absolutely wonderful A hidden treasure in Courtenay

Whatever questionable things that are going here are , they do a great job hiding it behind laminated wood , hand tooled leather, soft spoken staff, and very good food. I feel like I would have only been able to resist the allure for another few minutes. I did read a pamphlet that was lying around the place and it wasnt really my cup of tea.

Feels like a warm cozy cottage with alright food

This is one of the most charming places in the valley! Highly recommend!

Little culty vibe and I dig it. Food is good and decor is next level. I go for the Montreal smoked meat sando. Check it out, its dec

Great place for a health lunch

Food is always delicious. Friendly staff with wonderful service. Good prices for what you get. Beautiful establishment.

Food was amazingly delicious. Did not check for vacation also unfortunately lots of maskless walking around. I get it everybody is at a differnt level of comfortably

Delicious food wonderful atmosphere

Lovely atmosphere and good food. I love the craftsmanship involved in every aspect and the little store. They sell awesome soaps.

Good.

I love this place. Fresh food, always tasty, cheerful service. Salt of the Earth

AMAZING! How have I never been here before?! Delicious salad, house made dressing, fresh bread in my yellow sub sandwich. So good. Beautiful atmosphere. We will be back.

DELICIOUS! Great vibe, comfortable decor, amazing staff, everything you want in a deli style restaurant.

Whoa! It was far from my place but worth the trip if you go by or pass by Courtenay. They have a location in Chilliwack as well. My favorite would be the Apple Cider and Squash soup with the sour dough.

Funky place, very friendly. Good food, very reasonable prices. I recommend !

Fantastic experience, good prices, great food, and supportive and respectful of people s choices! I highly recommend this. The lady who took our order was very pleasant and warm. 10/10

Great food and environment

Great food as always.

Very cozy atmosphere with extremely lovely staff! Oh, and the food was wonderful! The bread is made in-house and fresh.

Food, ambiance and service were amazing!

I found this place very eccentric and inviting. The decore was different and enjoyable. There was a full floor to ceiling rock fireplace as well. The food was very good and the portions were adequate for the price. The staff was friendly and checked on us a few times during our visit. They were kind enough to sub a onion bun for a kiaser bun as my husband cant eat onions. The 3 different sandwiches and soup all looked good and tasted great. I will definitely return to this place the next time I am in Courtenay, BC! Also will recommend it to those I know visiting the area!

Wonderful...2nd visit...loved the ambiance and great food too. Family oriented restaurant.

Beautifully unique cafe. The food feels homemade and hearty. If I lived in the area I would pop by here somewhat often .

Best food, lovely atmosphere, kind staff and great music beside magical energy. We are so lucky as local My favorite place in the Island Cranberry salad and butternut squash is to die for. Besides everything else really.

Great place, great food and great hand made soap :) all in all the best sandwiches in town :)

Freindly staff. Good location and free street parking (up to 2 hours). Had breakfast with latte. Tasty spinach egg sandwitch. Affordable prices. Interior very cozy and private seating areas. There are few tables on the patio. They are open on Sundays. Parking: Free street parking. Plenty of spots available.

Ha, a visual throwback to the 60s. Super clean, not grubby like the 60s. Very healthy choices.

Great baked goods and everything is made from scratch.

The food was tasty & healthy. The uniquely crafted wooden interior was spotless. The staff were very helpful & pleasant.

Delicious food, loved the unique decor. Great service

Amazing restaurant. It has a really nice medieval vibe to it, music is calming and a pleasure to enjoy just being inside. The decor is probably my favorite about this place, everything made out of wood. The staff is really friendly and they have one of the best breakfast sandwiches on the island. Every time I am around this area, I stop by, even if its quite a bit out of the way. I would recommend to anyone that wants to have a quick bite or just wants a place to sit down from their weary travels

Super friendly staff, fantastic food and a very delicious Root beer

Lots of seating outdoors on the patio decks and indoor seating is comfortable and clean, with nooks like a hobbit house. Delicious food and pleasant staff.

The Yellow Deli was delightful! Walking in, it is like entering a tree house. Gorgeous wood decor and our table had pressed flowers in the lacquer. So pretty! We both had the cranberry cashew salad and it was absolutely delicious. We have been raving about it all day!

O.M.G. this is one of the best restaurants that Ive eaten in. The food was fabulous and reasonably priced. I love the 60s/Woodstock interior. If available as the soup of the day, try their Butternut Squash Cream soup - its pure heaven. Ill definitely be back the next time Im in Courtenay.

Delicious food, but veeeery slow service!!

I like their COMMON GROUND IDEA, very true, no matter you are queen, or students, or layman, you also need to Sit down to Eat! Very nice staff and fresh food, I enjoy reading in this beautiful relax cafe, n this is one sentence I read while I m eating Only by not being perfunctory about life and eating well can a heart full of holes be healed Bless your Tastes life with tasty food

Please google about Twelve Tribes before going to this place. And this place is owned by them

Worth waiting for food. Staff are friendly but not fast.

Really so beautiful and warm!!! Excellent !!! I recommend!!

Beautiful spot with great service and delicious food.

Wow what an experience. Went looking for a cafe and found an absolute gem. Great service + food. The patio looked amazing but go inside!!!

Very nice atmosphere with delicious food at good price. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon

My review was deleted. Picked up this pamphlet at the front door, do your research before supporting please!!

... pretty sure, the secret sauce is Ketchup, lots of it. Youve been warned.

This is my new favorite place. think hobbit house with the most wholesome and delicious food! The inside is absolutely gorgeous, their reuben is to die for, breads and soups and salads are all amazing. I will make this a top stop whenever Im in Comox Valley. Thank you Yellow Deli family!

The veggie burger is vegan!!! And is also delicious. A party of 5 turned into a party of 8, service was great and everyone enjoyed their time here.

This is run by a cult, you have been warned

Amazing atmosphere just by walking inside. Gorgeous wooden interior and design and fitting music. Food was delicious and relatively fairly priced. Soups sandwiches and deserts ware really good. Parking: Its located slightly off the populated area so usually youll find no problem finding curbside parking nearby the place

This place is a dream. I have shared with friends and family that my move back to the Comox Valley feels like I m living in the Shire. Rolling farmlands, and a peaceful remove from the world outside. The artists responsible for The Yellow Deli are inspired. It feels like a hobbit gathering place. The wooden tables and seating, wooden lampshades, music that seems like it belongs to a fairy tale. The menu is delightful, hand lettered and filled with healthy, hearty options that feel like they too are crafted from an artists vision. It is a truly unique and inspired space. If you find yourself in the Comox Valley you should visit.

My wife and I ate here twice in 2021 while on vacation before my wife did more research about the place. Sure, the restaurant was delightful and their food amazing, but I suggest looking up the controversies of Twelve Tribes (which this place funds) and what they stand for and realize that none of the workers are paid. Then decide for yourself whether you want to support their mission.

The days and hours of operation are very inconvenient 3 times now I ve stopped in to eat on my way by and there closed. Kinda lame

*Do your research before supporting this business.* The food is superb and at a good price, but be advised that all Yellow Deli businesses are ran by a religious extremist group known as the Twelve Tribes which is publically available information. The employees are not paid; and the group has been linked to many controversies and investigations for reasons such as child abuse. This may not sit well with all customers.

Excellent place to eat, good atmosphere. Were in a little bit of a rush they were very accomadating.

Nice place, tasty food, good service. A good night out for dinner.

A beautiful driftwood and sawn wood decorations, and tables made out of wood makes this the most interesting atmosphere. Feels very cozy. Great atmosphere. Vegetarian options: Theater dot offer any red meat products.

Amazing location, great service. Not everything on the menu is 5 stars but I highly recommended getting stuck in to discover for yourself what you like best.. lowered review due to policy on Covid

Amazing and unique vibe here, very cozy. Food was quite good and consistent, we came for breakfast twice. Service was pretty good.

Absolutely wonderful! Love coming here to eat. Started dropping in just over a year ago and keep returning with my wife for dates and with friends as I love introducing new people to this restaurant. Everyone I have brought here has had glowing remarks about it and even has adopted it as their own favorite place to frequent.

Such a cool space with excellent homemade food.

Great ambiance, great food and food varieties, friendly service and reasonable price