Businesses are certainly waiting to welcome us back, although not everyone is ready to get going immediately. Just to remind you what you're missing, including a few we’ve lost along the way, here are just some of the friendly faces working in Sheffield cafes.
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1. Bistro time
Pictured at the Millhouses Park Cafe are Claire Batterby, left, and Dianne Wilkinson. The cafe was set out ready for a Friday night bistro evening Photo: Mike Waistell
2. Birthday celebration
Sarah Cottam and Carl Strong at the Green D'or cafe bar's first birthday, June 4, 2010 Photo: Roger Nadal
3. Forging ahead
From left, Coun Mike Reynolds, owners May and Alan Young with Friends of Porter Valley celebrate the reopening of Forge Dam Cafe, Fulwood on December 23, 2010 Photo: Roger Nadal
4. Coffee with Harry
Harry Gration samples the coffee at the new Busters Cafe at Grenoside with Angela Carradice Photo: Dean Atkins