Manos Fresh Food Bar & Deli

Manos Fresh Food Bar & Deli is a small, independent Greek deli-café on Walton Street in Jericho, a short walk from the area’s cluster of other independent restaurants and cafés. The format leans toward deli-café rather than full-service restaurant: wraps, spanakopita, soups, and homemade Greek dishes served in a compact space, with a garden area providing additional seating when the weather allows.

The atmosphere is authentic and low-key rather than polished; this reads as a genuine neighbourhood spot rather than a restaurant built for a destination visit, and it suits a quick, casual lunch, a takeaway order, or an unhurried coffee and something to eat in the garden rather than a sit-down dinner occasion. Given the small scale, it’s a better fit for solo visitors, couples, or small groups than for large parties or events.

A secondary review source suggests gluten-free items may be marked on the menu, though this hasn’t been confirmed directly through the restaurant’s own site, so anyone with a gluten intolerance should ask staff directly rather than rely on menu marking alone. Vegetarian options are likely, given the Greek deli format (spanakopita and similar dishes are traditionally meat-free), though this wasn’t independently itemised either.

Hours, per a third-party listing, run roughly 9:30am to 9pm on Monday to Wednesday, extending to 10pm Thursday through Saturday, and a shorter 11:30am–8pm slot on Sunday, though these should be reconfirmed directly with the deli before planning a visit around them, since secondhand hours can drift out of date.

No awards were found for Manos, which is unsurprising for a business operating at this scale; its appeal lies in being a genuine, small independent operation within Jericho’s wider food scene rather than in guide recognition. The deli format also makes it a practical stop for picking up food to eat elsewhere (along the nearby canal towpath, for instance) rather than committing to a full sit-down meal. For visitors who’ve already tried Jericho’s better-known French and modern-British options, it offers a lower-key, considerably more affordable Greek alternative within the same short stretch of Walton Street. It’s also a sensible option for anyone wanting a lighter, faster meal between other Jericho activities (a cinema trip, a browse of the area’s independent shops, or a walk along the canal) rather than committing to a longer sit-down restaurant booking.