Hi! I’m Rebecca, a third year undergraduate in Business Management. Having spent three years in Sheffield I’ve tried much of what the city has to offer when it comes to food. Whilst cooking at home is a massive lesson to learn for many freshers, there are times when you become sick of pasta and oven food and decide to see what Sheffield’s restaurants and cafes have to offer. So here’s my suggestions of where to go when you fancy a change.
Breakfast
Famous for their Instagram-worthy food, Alyssum is the place to be if you’re looking for an aesthetically pleasing brunch. Their menu features brunch staples with a Greek twist, like avocado toast with poached eggs and grilled halloumi, baklava pancakes and Greek inspired mezze boards. If you’re more sweet than savoury then they have a range of stunning cakes that look as good as they taste, always temptingly posted on their Instagram (@alyssumcafebistro). Bonus – it’s a five minute walk from the Management School.
Lunch
Independent cafes are everywhere in Sheffield whether you’re living city centre, Ecclesall Road or in Crookes/Broomhill. In the city centre there’s the New Zealand-inspired Tamper Coffee, serving up some exotic lunches (also highly Instagrammable – @tampercoffeesw). If you’re around quirky Kelham Island, there’s The Grind, which serves amazing coffee as well as healthy salads and sandwiches. Lastly, up in Crookes, Five Rivers specialises in great coffee and snacks and is a popular study spot for Management School students.
Dinner
If you want to eat out but also look after your bank account the key is to go on weekdays. There’s so many deals to encourage custom from great restaurants like 2-4-1 on pizzas at Craft & Dough on Campo Lane as well as at Bloo 88 on West Street. With a Revs card you can get 25% off all food, including weekends, as well as some great deals on cocktails.
For the student on a budget, I’d recommend following Independent Sheffield’s Instagram page (@indpndntshef) as they often advertise deals on food and drinks around the city. As a relatively inexpensive city, Sheffield is a godsend to students who want to eat out but don’t want to break the bank!