Fusion Deli

Fusion Deli may very well be the best delicatessen in the foodie paradise of West Didsbury, which is really quite an accolade! This is a generously-​sized store (owner-​managed, I would think) full of lovingly sourced speciality produce, lush sandwiches, mezze boxes, speciality breads and cakes — see Angela B’s review for more — a huge display fridge runs the length of the store. As with near neighbours Inman’s and West Didsbury in general, the vibe and customer service is super-​nice and helpful in an unpressured way, with plenty of space for your average free-​range human being to move around.
Not tried them, but I take this as a barometer of where Fusion Deli want to be — they sell Garcia’s corn chips, which come in blue and white corn varieties. That’s a premium organic brand, and probably as good a bag of tortilla chips as you can buy in Manchester if you are trying to raise your Mexican cooking to the next level.
I’m not local to the ‘burb, and I’m not a big deli shopper as I have other more convenient places to buy my dry goods and get them home, such as the Suma truck. But if you are a foodie living in West Didsbury, I would suggest popping in from time-​to-​time for some goodies, and especially the senior staff here are bound to have some useful foodie advice on how to pull meals together.
West Didsbury is great as there is so much on offer within the crossing roads of Lapwing Lane and Burton Road. For example, you could pick up a magazine at Inman’s, deli shop at Fusion, enjoy a soup-​sandwich-​chips lunch deal at Greens. (See my photos of Greens deal boards under their entry.) All on foot, and still be done within an hour and a half. Or any of a hundred and one other fab permutations.

With homemade cakes, gorgeous fresh bread and a mouthwatering deli counter packed with plump olives and rosy sun-​blushed tomatoes, Fusion is a foodie’s dream!
Although this deli sells such fine food, it’s not intimidating or snooty. In fact, it always feels like a pretty relaxed, friendly place to be! However, sometimes things can be a little pricey. So it’s definitely somewhere to go for a treat, rather than to pick up the bulk of your shopping.

Well, whaddya know? Didsbury pulls it off again. This time with a wonderful little deli on Lawping Lane. If there’s one thing that gets me excited, it’s a well-​stocked deli counter of cheeses, meats, olives, pates and pickles from around the globe.
Well, Fusion goes one step further, offering a marvellous array of conserves, condiments, drinks, cakes and last but not least, breads. In fact it’s the bakery here that I’m particulary taken by; you can get local organic breads, flavoured ciabatta, Polish rye, cheesecakes, french fruit tarts, fudge cakes, mousse cakes… the list goes on and on!
Did I mention the selection of 50 teas and fresh coffee beans? No? Come on! What more convincing do you need!

This is a great little deli situated in the attractive Lapwing Lane parade of shops. I sells a range of breads, sumptuous cakes, hot cheesy paninis, drinks, wholesome ready meals and specialist sweets.
The staff in here are welcoming and friendly, and the owner reminds me of a jolly grandad. The Kuchen is gorgeously textured, and my mum loves the strawberry liqorice they sell here. I always think the Dime Bar cake looks good but I’ve never tried it.