You probably aren't a professional barista, but you do like your coffee, and you know that when you're away for a weekend, good coffee makes it and bad coffee breaks it.
So we've put together a quick list of some of the best spots to grab a coffee in Sheffield - whether it's to sit in and soak up the ambience, or grab and go. Some of them will give you all the geeky tasting notes and perfect gram and grind ratios; others just make a damn good brew; and there are some places thrown in who specialise in non-caffeinated hot drinks, for good measure.
Either way, add them to your list, and get exploring.
Mow's Coffee is a little inner city independent coffee hangout at the front of Laundry for Hair at Sellers Wheel, serving up excellent coffee and anytime eating seven days a week.
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.
Bragazzi’s is a café, delicatessen and shop offering an array of quality Italian goods.
A place to sip speciality coffee out of locally made pottery. And it doesn’t stop there. You will also be able to buy Kilnfolk pottery, homewares and deli goods in the shop. They often showcase guest coffees.
South Street Kitchen is housed in Europe's largest Grade II Listed building - the iconic Park Hill Flats. Set inside this brutalist masterpiece you'll find friendly staff, a great vibe, and some quality food and drinks (with lots of gluten free and vegan options).
Located along one of Sheffield’s liveliest indie districts, Steam Yard has a cool atmosphere and great outdoor seating area.
2323 is a multi-roaster speciality coffee shop and is owned by Joe Anderton and Lauren Briggs. Located on Norfolk Row, they offer a unique and personalised coffee experience.
Sample a bit of relaxed kiwi café culture at Tamper-Sellers Wheel, a white-washed 19th century former silversmiths in the heart of Sheffield’s Cultural Industries Quarter.
Everything that Kollective Kitchen serve is locally sourced, globally inspired, with a focus on colour, excitement and sustainability.
Kopi & Chai are a friendly and colourful cafe hub in Meersbrook. As well as their stunning interior, they have a gorgeous sun trap corner outside where you can watch the world go by. They serve hot and cold savoury treats for brunch and lunch with freshly baked cakes made in house - and it all tastes so much better surrounded by the plants, the parquet floor, and the beautiful tiling.
Albie's Coffee is an independent coffee company built from their neighbourhood shop. They pride themselves on a friendly welcome and quality brews.
Built in a converted former cutlery-machine factory, Birdhouse have drawn on their expert tea knowledge to create a modern dining and drinking experience, with tea at the heart of it all.
A speciality coffee house and sustainable micro-bakery, you'll find Bakers Yard nestled in the heart of Kelham Island, within Citu's Little Kelham complex, serving sweet and savoury seasonal and local specialities, available to eat in or take away.
Crumb is a popular artisan bakery specialising in freshly made bread, pastries, doughnuts and hand crafted sandwiches using the finest ingredients. They have two Sheffield sites in Millhouses and Crookes.
A quirky terrace café bar plus independent record store and gift shop, situated on Abbeydale Road.