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Johns of Instow & Appledore

Delicatessens
Instow, England, EX39 4HY

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An award-winning family business comprising a delicatessen, café and grocers in the two lovely villages of Instow and Appledore, known for the very best local and homemade produce.

About Johns of Instow & Appledore

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FRESH, HOMEMADE, QUALITY, LOCAL

 

An award-winning family business comprising a delicatessen, café and grocers in the two lovely villages of Instow and Appledore, known for the very best local and homemade produce.

 

Johns of Instow has been trading for more than 90 years, having been opened as a traditional grocery in 1926 by current owner Anthony’s great-grandmother, Queenie. Today it is a welcoming, vibrant delicatessen and café that still supplies the best local and homemade produce to the seaside village and its visitors from far and wide, as well as catering for events and special occasions. Johns of Appledore opened in 2008, providing the village on the opposite river bank, famed for its heritage fishing and arts, with the same quality and warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes both Johns deli, café and catering such unique destinations in North Devon.

 

Everything available at Johns is made in their own kitchens, or sourced from one of the 150 suppliers they support by showcasing local and artisan produce. The delis resemble a good old-fashioned larder, lined with shelves that are stocked with delicious pies, quiches, award-winning charcuterie, smoked fish, bread baked that day, marinated olives and much more.

 

The inviting aroma of all the wonderful freshly made food permeates the building, making it difficult to resist dropping by the café for a bite to eat! There are plenty of sweet and savoury options to suit all dietary requirements, allowing everyone to sample a true taste of the West Country – and why not accompany your chocolate brownie or jumbo sausage roll (firm favourites) with a drink from the wine, local ale and cider menu?

 

Anthony and Sue are the fourth generation to run the family business, and both dedicated foodies themselves (a cheese-lover and a vegetarian respectively!) who love to be the first in North Devon to offer an exciting new product or concept at Johns. It isn’t simply a matter of buying and selling either, because they see themselves as ambassadors who can and should shout about the incredible culinary delights which North Devon has in abundance.

 

Their commitment to every aspect of Johns has been rewarded with great successes over the years, including national recognition as UK Retailer of the Year at the 2015 Farm Shop and Deli Awards. Creating a sense of community and a lovely atmosphere in both locations is equally as important to the team as offering the tastiest food and drink, and the vibrant feel and seaside colours at Johns of Instow and Johns of Appledore perfectly reflect the wonderful variety and quality of the local food and drink and its producers.

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Company Details

Year Established
1926
Hours of Operation
Mon to Sat: 8am till 7pm (Cafe service until 5:30pm only) Sunday: 8am till 6:30pm (Cafe service until 5pm only)
Accepted Forms of Payments
Cash
Cards
Contactless Payment
Gift Vouchers
Honors & Awards
WINNER
Best Local Food or Drink Producer or Outlet 2017

WINNER
Best Independent Food Shop 2016

FINALIST
Best Independent Food Shop Finalist 2015 - Devon Life Food & Drink Awards

WINNER
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2015

WINNER
April 2015

Retailer of the Year 2015 in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards

WINNER
March 2015

South West Retail Champion 2015 in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards

WINNER
February 2015

Retail Group of the Year 2015 in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards.

FINALIST
November 2014

Best Independent Food Shop Finalist 2014
(Devon Life Food & Drink Awards 2014)

WINNER
October 2014

Best Local Food Retailer 2014
(North Devon Journal Food & Drink Awards)

WINNER
August 2014

Best Stand in the Local Producer Foodhall at the North Devon Show 2014.

WINNER
June 2014

Best leisure/retail business in North Devon 2014
(North Devon Journal awards)

WINNER
June 2014

Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2014.
(Johns of Appledore)

WINNER
February 2014

South West regional champion across all food retail types in the Farm Shop
& Deli Awards.

WINNER
January 2014

UK local shop of the year in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards.

WINNER
October 2013

Best café in North Devon in the North Devon Food & Drink Awards.
(Johns of Appledore)

RUNNER UP
October 2013

Best local producer in the North Devon Food & Drink Awards.
(Johns of Instow)

Contact Information

Company Name
Johns of Instow & Appledore
Phone Number
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Location
Marine Parade
Instow, England, EX39 4HY
United Kingdom
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