DEREK'S Coffee & Sandwiches — Restaurant in Liverpool

Went here based on my mates recommendation.

My aforementioned friend and I fell through the door just before closing on Saturday afternoon. With a friendly smile, the kind wise faced looking lad at counter sadly informed us that the sandwiches were running pretty low. Ohh heck. The cold stabs of disappointment tore through my body. Were we to be left starving after our arduous hike traversing and conquering the four peaks of Sefton Park?

All however was not lost.

There were 4 Furios left to satiate the hunger pangs of our expeditionary crew. A most serendipitous outcome as was the very sandwich filling I was already recommended by the aforementioned friend. Hooray. The rushed quest across the wild plains of Mossely Hill to Dereks had been worth it. I had already begun the salivate at the private thoughts of devouring my sarnie.

As we handed over our digital cash a dashing taller gentleman with a cheeky twinkle in his eye secretly and unbeknownst to me, deposited two doughnuts into our sandwich bag. This followed with some sage advice about carrying technique so we did not drop our precious cargo as we headed across the vast Childwall Valley towards home and the completion of our quest.

The sandwiches did not disappoint. Great bread with delicious filling. My friends recommendation is now my recommendation. Go if you want a great sandwich....

This was on my list for places to eat in Liverpool so we thought we’d stop here since we were somewhat near. The shop is small but quite trendy. Shame about the cracked window. It’s retro looking, they even have a street fighter arcade machine which is free to use. We were served immediately. They have a selection of maybe 8-10 sandwiches. Everyone is freshly made. Unfortunately we arrived nearer closing time so a couple of the sandwiches had sold out. The lady that served us was helpful and recommended the grinder which is what I got. The grinder is salami, prosciutto, chicken, emmental, tomato, tapenade, grinder slaw and honey. My wife is a fussy pup and there was nothing on the menu that she was confident enough in trying. The lady did try and accommodate as much as she could but we only left with 1 sandwich. The grinder was superb. Excellent flavour and incredibly tasty. It wasn’t rammed full like you sometimes see but had just enough filling. The fact that it was warm and toasted made it that much nicer. I wouldn’t come here often because it’s a little expensive at £8.50 (£11.50 for delivery) but it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had so I’ve got...

Quite disappointing experience. Waited a LONG time for 2 sandwiches while people after us were given their orders (and probably ours...). The system looks chaotic with bags waiting with some sandwiches in while others are made. People coming out of kitchen with a sandwich which gets added to bag and waits for other. Out of the bag, into another bag and so on. Korean chicken was underwhelming flat panini with not much filling for the price and equally lacking in flavour. For this it would be 1* really BUT the Reubenstein did save it. Nice sandwich, great amount of pastrami. Really liked that one. Cinnamon roll was lovely too. Nice looking shop. It's just a shame about the mess up and the panini thing which frankly, looked like a tesco ready panini. Fir the price I expected waaaay more

Edit: looking at instagram, the subs don't come as flat panini? Which just makes me more sure that guy who ordered well after us got our order and we got...