Cafes & Coffee Shops
The independent food and drink scene in Sheffield is, well, pretty immense if we're being honest and one thing we really excel at is café culture!
Whether it's an expertly brewed coffee, hearty brunch or an indulgent bit of cake you're hankering for, you will not be short of places to choose from with hundreds of welcoming cafes scattered across our seven hills.
Here you'll find our listings for the Top Cafes in Sheffield we think are worth hunting down...
Cafés in Sheffield
The Rhubarb Shed
You'll find the Rhubarb Shed on the Manor Green site where the remains of Manor Castle still (built in 1516) - a part of the city with a long history, which currently operates as a very successful social enterprise. Housed in a converted barn, this charming and incredibly friendly cafe delivers a range of delicious food from ciabattas and salads to gourmet burgers and a whole host of specials. There's vegan and gluten free options and a selection of tempting cakes to try.
The Schoolrooms
This award winning cafe sources natural ingredients from local farmers and sustainable partners to provide you with fresh, high quality, lovingly homemade, seasonal dishes. The Schoolrooms offers a warm sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of life.
The Steel Cauldron
A wizard themed cafe, full of magic, fun and frolics for all the family. Activities, games, events and parties are all a constant, and it's often full of budding magicians so book yourself a place before you go!
The Treehouse Board Game Cafe
Sheffield's first board game cafe offers a friendly, welcoming place to eat, drink and play! With over 800 games you'll be spoilt for choice, but don't worry because their expert staff are on hand to make recommendations and help with the rules.
Thyme Cafe
Thyme Café, from Richard and Victoria Smith the owners of Artisan and Canteen is a lively, rustic and incredibly popular restaurant/cafe situated in the heart of Sheffield's universities and hospitals
TONCO Bakery
A fantastic bakery making slow fermented bread, cakes and pastries, alongside organic and delicious plates cooked to order on site, from a small menu which changes to reflect the seasons.
YAY! Flapjacks
Phenomenally good, vegan flapjacks are what it's all about - but don't worry, there are biscuits, doughnuts magnums and other treats too so you can keep a bit of variety in your life. Plus they have coffee and tea from local producers, as well as luxury hot chocolate and cold drinks and ice cream for the summer. All vegan and gluten-free, of course!
Ying Chinese Bakery
Ying Bakery offers authentic Chinese baked goods, including Honk Kong style home made buns, fresh cream cakes, along with a wide selection of savory food items.
