The Maranui crew have hitched a ride on the end of Summer with their new sidewalk deli, Queen Sally’s Diamond Deli in Lyall Bay. Katy and I celebrated the opening with a flat-white (me), a latte (her) and a fluffy (Jimmy). Lido and Annie were content to munch on my gingerbread men. I returned a few times during the first week for morning coffee, and again on the weekend for soba noodle salad and a salami sandwich. It’s a bit like being whacked in the face with a coffee bat drinking Havana coffee again – after so long on the Mojo, Supreme and People’s beans; but it could be just the kick I need to get going on the weekday mornings.
Queen Sally’s Diamond Deli
200 Queens Drive
Lyall Bay
Domestic Scene 
That place looks FANTASTIC! P.S What’s a fluffy?
Ha ha, a “fluffy” is what all the Wellingtonians give their kids to keep them happy in the cafes. It is just a cup of the frothed milk and, depending on the cafe (and the price) can be souped up with sprinkles, cocoa, marshmalllows, marshmallow chocolate fish and all manner of naughty treats.
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Love your recent reviews on Welly’s finest cafes. I’ve yet to actually make it to the Diamond Deli, but hubbie picked me up a latte from there on Friday morning and it certainly hit the spot!
Your blog looks awesome and I really marvel at how you do it all?! Do you actually sleep? x
Sarah Lee you are one to talk! And now you are also a mother of three and keeping up the blog too! See you at Houghton Park or the Diamond Deli one day!
I’ve heard about this place but have been away most of summer and have yet to check it out. Looks lovely, and coming from the Maranui team it can’t be too bad!
this place really knocks it out of the park- every time! it has become a regular on our list and is perfect every time! super nice folks, great service, and unbelievable food (that happens to be affordable)! thank you queen sally’s!
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