“Oh, she’s a blogger, well I must go down and support her then” was my excuse for checking out The Mae Deli, founded by the beautiful Ella from Deliciously Ella. When in actual fact, I’d just heard amazing things about it, and as I’m embarking on a healthier diet – one of those things I’m putting out into the blogosphere so that when I tweet about my curry and chips nights you can virtually punch me in the face on twitter – I wanted to check out the Mae Deli, known for being very healthy, very allergy friendly (maybe carry on until the end for more on that), and also very tasty. It literally had my name written all over it.
I mean, it didn’t, because I’m Ellie/Elle, but you know, close enough. Plus Olly Murs still thought I was called Ella after working with him for months but that’s a whole other story…
So off I trotted down to The Mae Deli, camera in tow because I had a sneaky suspicion that it was going to be all kinds of incredible, a hungry belly (because this is me and my default emotion is hunger) and proud #teaminternet feels because we are kinda taking over. Amiright? I think I’m right…
Now, just a quick note on allergies, as much as I adored my food and absolutely love Ella’s blog, I was slightly disappointed to find that whilst the majority of the food is gluten free, there’s slightly questionable labelling for the Porridge. I was told that everything was gluten free, but then when I mentioned that I had coeliac, I was then told I might want to avoid the porridge. Porridge contains oats, oats in themselves are gluten free however are easily cross contaminated by wheat so real coeliacs have to eat certified gluten free oats. Now I have to say that the staff were knowledgable of the ingredients and explained that the oats weren’t certified gf but only because I asked, and there was still no definitive “if you have coeliac, you can’t have the porridge”. In short, if you have coeliac disease or really want avoid gluten altogether with no risk of cross contamination, always ask about your allergy because I think it would’ve been quite easy to think that the porridge was gluten free/coeliac friendly when in actual fact it isn’t.
I guess it goes back to my – major rant – post about having coeliac disease in that if a restaurant says something is gluten free, it needs to be 100% free of gluten and appropriate for coeliacs. Not just, it doesn’t have gluten containing ingredients but may have been contaminated but it’s perfect for those that fancy being trendy and don’t really need a gluten free diet (can you tell it’s still a really sore subject, LOL).
But anyway, I feel like my major digression/rant/bitch fit might have slightly tainted this review but I really don’t want it to have done. The Mae deli is an amazing little place with the tastiest food made of the best ingredients and subsequently make the pancakes of dreams. I just know that I have a large gluten free following and would be doing an injustice to not mention that here. All it needs is to list that the porridge doesn’t contain certified gluten free oats and you have the perfect healthy breakfast spot. Either way, I will 100% be returning to try out everything else (bar the porridge, if you hadn’t guessed that already).
Oh gosh, this looks incredible and so drool worthy! I wish I was nearby to give it a go!
Stephanie β Sartorial Diner
It's so amazing Stephanie, I'd highly recommend if you're ever in London!
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What a pretty place, you did well in going ! Kisses
Fashion and Cookies – fashion and beauty blog
Thanks hun, such a beautiful place!
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The pancakes looks amazing but I definitely agree with your rant at the end! If a restaurants says they're gluten free, they 100% should be!
Thanks hun, I think it's more that there just shouldn't be a difference between gluten free and gluten free ok for coeliacs!
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Those pancakes look so yum! Love seeing a blogger's success too. Totally agree with your rant though, shame that food places don't realise how dangerous it can be to mislabel food x
Josie | Sick Chick Chic
They are so so tasty Josie, definitely give it try when you're in London next!
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Those pancakes though *heart eyes, mothertrucker* It's a shame about the porridge. Hopefully in time they'll find a way to definitely offer 100% GF ones!
Meg | A Little Twist Ofβ¦
Haha they seriously are so incredible girl, obsessed with them!
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oh that food looks so so so tasty
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It really was delicious, I couldn't recommend enough!
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The cafe does have a very Instagrammable look to it! I'd have to try the acai bowl, I loved those when I visited Brazil
I'll definitely be trying that next time!
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This looks absolutely amazing! I have to visit here soon. I know exactly what you mean when stuff isn't really Gluten free! Just don't say it is if it could have been cross-contaminated. GAH.
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You definitely do beaut, let's go next time you're down!
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Oh, I'm hungry now. This pancakes looks so tasty. x.
The Fashion Spell
They were incredible, I'd highly recommend hun!
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Great review, I'm now craving pancakes haha. I usually tell me family to order different things too, not just for the sake of a review but because I'm so indecisive when it comes to food and I always want to try it all haha. xx
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Haha Oh i know the feeling, so difficult isn't it. I immediately want pancakes everyday!
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Uhhh damn I wish I ordered the pancakes now! I popped down to the Mae Deli a few months ago and it was really lovely, I ordered the avo on toast (classic) totally feel ya on the GF complications, just because it seems to be 'on trend' right now a lot of places don't take it seriously! The next place you need to check out is MUD in Tooting it is luuuush. Immy x
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Oohh thank you for the recommendation hun, will definitely check it out! I need to try the avo on toast next time, my absolute fave!
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I want to try this place sooooo bad, next time I'm in London in 100% heading here! It's a shame about the porridge, I feel like you must have to be even more careful than before about being coeliac now that loads of gluten free options have sprung up just because it seems to be 'in'. I love deliciously Ella though and those pancakes look divine!
Amy xx
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Ahh you definitely should hun, it is a really lovely place, nice area too to wander in! Oh I love Ella and I love the place too, just wanted to mention it!
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Great photos! The food looks amazing!
Kim
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Thank you hun!
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Oh my, this post made me starving. The food looks scrumptious!
Great pictures & review!
Have an amazing week!
Lots of love,
Kayla xo // Kayla's Vibration
Haha oh no, sorry! π Thanks for the lovely comment!
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Very beautiful restaurant! Amazing pictures! =D
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Thanks so much Jessica!
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I've been wanting to visit here for so long but I was put off by people saying that it was really pricey for what you got. I still think I'll head over for lunch one day, but I definitely agree on the gluten free front! Not a coeliac but if it says gluten free, it really needs to be gluten free! x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
You know what, I actually think the prices weren't too expensive considering the ingredients/portion. Thanks hun!
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What a brilliant, balanced review, I met Ella last year and she was a total sweetheart, passionate without being didactic and I love that places like The Mae Deli exist. I'm sure they'll label the porridge now-I have friends who are coleaics and like you even the tiniest bit of wheat will affect them for days even weeks. Big love darling x
Thank you hun, I think what Ella's done with The Mae Deli is absolutely fantastic, it was just the one little point which I feel bad about mentioning because everybody's mentioned it haha. The focus was definitely on how amazing the food was but so pleased you get it too, coeliac is very serious so understanding is really integral!
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Loving the review! Great and looks so cozy!
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Thanks Dora!
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Such pretty pictures, I'm starving now:)
Makeup Monster
Thanks so much lovely!
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I do think that they should clearly label that point on the porridge not being GF especially since the actual place is focus on that exact topic. However saying that those pancakes do look super delicious and I love the look/feel of the place x
Beauty with charm
Totally know what you mean, hopefully they will soon hun. The pancakes were beyond delicious though!
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Those pancakes are yummy! I also like the menu board, it looks so cool. If products claim to be gluten free, all the staff should know more about it instead of saying "it might not…", it would have annoyed me! x
Ela BellaWorld
Me too hun, such a cool place with so much amazing food!
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The decor is so cute and all the food looks so scrumptious! It's just so far far far away from me! Thanks for all the photos, it was almost like being there
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Ahh that's such a shame hun, if you're ever in the area, definitely check it out!
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Yummy this place looks so great and healthy! Nice choice
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it's so lovely Laura!
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ooo looks like such a yummy place!
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It really is such a yummy place!
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Wow, these pancakes look so delicious and personally I think that I'll also have so doubts what should I order, that avocado on the toast sounds really good too π
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So with you there, avo on toast next time for sure!
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Looks like such a sweet place – love the dΓ©cor! That avocado on toast with salmon sounds delicious! Xx
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Doesn't it just, I'm definitely heading back for the next time!
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Wow, this looks AMAZING! I'm a big fan of Deliciously Ella's cookery books, I didn't realise she had opened a deli, I'll have to check it out.
Lyndsay | Fizzy Peaches Travel & Lifestyle Blog
Hopefully they thought about it after you left and will now consider labelling or at least letting people know straight away about the porridge or any other dish's that may contain wheat. Look's like a lovely little place to eat though and I will honestly be looking out for it when I next in the city.
Meme xx
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Everything looks amazing and the interior is so pretty! I would have taken a million pictures too haha π I'll definitely have to pop in one day π xx
I definitely need to try and check this place out whilst I'm down this month. I love Ella's first cookbook and her Overnight Oats recipe has become my staple breakfast on workdays!
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