If you find yourself wandering around The Pines Elanora Shopping Centre with a sudden hankering for a caffeinated beverage or some sustenance, make haste to The Shelf Deli Cafe. The venue is the work of Nikki Scholz and Luke de Graaff and is what you would call a people pleaser, in that you could bring anyone from your grandma through to your gluten-free vegan friend and they’ll find something to suit. The massive display cabinet is brimming with everything from grab-and-go sandwiches through to hearty home-cooked meals, pies, delectable sweet treats as well as healthy raw alternatives that are all made in their off-site commercial kitchen. The Shelf Deli Cafe specialises in quality food in a fast-paced shopping centre environment. If time is on your side, however, take a seat and grab something from the made-to-order menu, which offers a range of cafe classics including big breakfasts and roast meat lunches. Thirsty? Wash it down with a freshly squeezed juice or a brew from Sydney’s Adore Estate Coffee. If you have a special occasion coming up, The Shelf Deli Cafe does catering and whips up some seriously impressive cakes that are available for pre-order by phoning the cafe.