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If you were around in the 1980's, you might remember the Common Sense Restaurant and Wholesome Food Market. It was open 24 hours and had hot-steamed sandwiches. The building was destroyed in a fire, many years have passed, the Simon the Tanner shoestore came and went, but the people behind the "Common Sense" (as it was called) remained here in town up on the hill.

Well, in the summer of 2024, we opened the Yellow Deli. With a similar décor and menu as the old Common Sense, the deli is a peaceful place to bring a friend. Our specialty, like all of the Yellow Delis, is hot-steamed sandwiches, homemade soup, desserts, and salads.

One unique feature of this Yellow Deli is we serve pancakes and maple syrup. This is because we have a sugarbush in Norton, and in the back of the Deli is a maple-syrup bottling facility.

You can also check out the market while you're waiting for your food. It contains local products and products made in our communities around the globe.

We love you! Please come see us!

After opening as a small storefront in 2013, we have gradually been adding to our seating (and menu) to be able to offer you the kind of care and service that you have come to know from us over the years. Starting as the Common Ground on Osborne in 1995, to the Sherbrook Common Ground from 2001 to 2009, we have found our new home (and name) right in the downtown of St. Boniface

Come on in for a wonderful steamed sandwich, a salad, a tasty treat, or just a friendly conversation with friends!
We love you Winnipeg!

When you enter the Yellow Deli in Courtenay, you might find yourself reliving some ancient memories of an era long gone. Formerly a day care center, it was bought in 2005 with the intent of housing a cafe / bakery. Much restoration took place in that old house before the Common Ground Cafe opened its door in 2010 and today you can still see the original windows and front entrance adorning the Yellow Deli. Inside all of the decor is made from recycled materials gathered locally in the Comox Valley. Here you will find beach driftwood, hand-hewn beams, weathered barnwood and shanties built with the care and the love of the One who created us in His image. All of us who work there live together, and together we want to provide you with something that is hardier and harder to find - true food. While not strictly organic we labor to provide you with quality wholesome food at an affordable price, in an atmosphere that is warm, inviting and nourishing. Some of this food is even produced right here on our farm in Merville, BC. Since you might not find what you are accustomed to in any other eating establishment, please feel free to ask any of our staff for more information about our menu or about the life of those who labor to serve you with the fruit of the spirit. Thank you for joining us.

Located at 7 North St. just up the hill from Plymouth Rock is where you will find us baking away all our fresh breads and sweets. 

Our main Yellow Deli with full seating and service is found just around the corner at 59 Main Street opened November 21, 2021. 

There’s old barn wood and timbers, yellow curtains, and custom-made steel work.  Our Deli here is full of lots of stories from local history told through beautiful artwork and murals, each little detail tells its own story.

Also the Common Sense Store is  just to the right of our Deli.  The store is also accessible through the Deli.

The To-Go Shop is located at 7 North Street just up the hill from Plymouth Rock.  We have a slightly smaller version of the Yellow Deli menu you may know and love from our other locations. In addition to our famous sandwiches and salads, we also have some breakfast, baked goods, drinks, desserts, and fresh baked bread daily. 

For take-out call (508) 747-3354

Once again we are OPEN!!!

Please come and see us. We are taking every precaution to make sure your visit is safe and you are comfortable. We are so happy to be able to serve you in our restaurant here in the South West.

If you haven't been here yet, here's a video tour of the place.

Take a look at our menu here: