The Deli Platter is an Olinda delicatessen and cafe, also presented as The Olinda Deli, where you can sit down for coffee and a freshly prepared meal or collect food for a picnic in the hills. Its made-to-order platters are particularly useful if you want lunch organised before heading to the local gardens. The shop is at 1/1514 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, in Olinda’s village shopping area.
Deli shopping and made-to-order platters
Cheese, charcuterie and gourmet provisions give the deli a different role from a conventional breakfast cafe. You can choose ingredients for a simple picnic, buy something to take back to your accommodation or arrange a platter for a group. Browse the counter and shelves before deciding whether to eat in or take food away; the selection available on the day is more useful than planning around a particular item seen on an old menu.
For a custom platter, order ahead and explain how many people it needs to feed, when you will collect it and whether it is a snack or the main meal. Ask about utensils, packaging and anything you need to supply yourself. Take an insulated bag if you are carrying cheese or chilled food around the ranges before lunch.
Coffee, meals and dietary options
The cafe serves coffee and freshly prepared food for dining in, with takeaway available for visitors continuing their day. The published menu ranges from breakfast dishes to sandwiches, toasted melts and lunch choices, so a sit-down visit offers more than browsing the deli counter. Confirm the breakfast service window if that is the meal you want. It works as a village food stop rather than a destination that needs several hours on its own. Leave time to look through the deli goods as well as ordering at the counter.
The business promotes gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices. Availability varies between prepared food and individual deli products, so explain your requirements before ordering. For an allergy, discuss ingredients and preparation with staff rather than relying only on a dietary label. A mixed platter also needs each guest’s requirements considered when it is ordered.
Opening hours and finding the shop
The local village listing gives weekday hours of 8:30am to 5pm and weekend hours of 8am to 5pm. Confirm holiday opening and kitchen service before making a special trip, particularly if you need an early breakfast or a late collection. Call (03) 9751 0144 for enquiries.
Use the shop address rather than a general Olinda map pin. Allow extra time to park and walk to the shop during a busy weekend visit. If collecting a large order, check the best collection arrangements when booking, and keep the order confirmation handy.
The Deli Platter FAQs
Is The Deli Platter the same business as The Olinda Deli?
The current operator website uses The Olinda Deli name and also refers to The Deli Platter. Both identify the shop at 1/1514 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, so use that address and the current telephone number when navigating or collecting an order.
Can I order food for a picnic?
Custom platters let you organise cheese, charcuterie and other deli food before heading to a garden or picnic ground. Order ahead with guest numbers, dietary needs and a collection time, and ask about packaging and utensils so the group can eat comfortably at its destination.
Can I have a meal at the shop?
The deli also operates as a cafe, serving coffee and freshly prepared meals for dining in or taking away. Choose a full meal or a shorter counter stop to suit your day, and check the breakfast or kitchen service window before arriving for a particular dish.
Are gluten-free and vegan choices available?
The business promotes gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Ask what is available that day and describe any allergy separately, since suitable individual products do not automatically make every mixed platter appropriate for every guest.
What are the usual opening hours?
The village listing gives weekdays 8.30am-5pm and weekends 8am-5pm. Confirm directly before an early breakfast, late collection or holiday visit, because shop opening does not establish that every meal or made-to-order service runs throughout those hours.
How much should I budget for a platter?
The price depends on the size, ingredients and requirements of the order. Request a quote that identifies what is included and how many people it is intended to feed, rather than applying a single cafe-menu price to a custom group platter.
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