Deli Rose

Followed up with my second sandwich of the day—the Deli Rose from The Yellow Deli in Katoomba, where we stopped for lunch before even starting the hike. (Yes, we basically spent the first half of the day just eating and not walking. Classic.)

Now, here’s the thing. I originally found this place on Google—it had great reviews. Only later did I learn that it’s run by a cult—which made the whole experience feel a bit uneasy. There was definitely a strange vibe to the place. I felt unsure the whole time we were there. I won’t be tagging them, but since I’m documenting my sandwich journey, I’ll still write about it.

The sandwich itself, I’ve got to admit, was surprisingly tasty. The onion roll had such a unique texture—super soft, almost steamed, with this pillowy, comforting feel to it. It came loaded with sauce, heavy on the tomato flavour, and gave the whole thing a comforting, home-cooked feel. The filling was generous and well-seasoned, and it all just kind of worked.

It came with a side of pickle, which was perfect for cutting through the richness, and crisps—though they were a bit too salty for me.

A very unusual experience overall, but a solid sandwich.