Its favourite places including what it calls ‘local gems’, which are recognised for offering ‘value for money, informal settings and delicious cooking’.
There are seven of these ‘local gems’ in Sheffield, from much-loved stalwarts of the city’s culinary scene to some amazing newcomers.
These highly-rated venues are listed below, with details of what The Good Food Critics loved at each, what The Star thought, and what the general public makes of them, based on Google reviews.
September is Food and Drink month in The Star, where we are championing the city’s hospitality industry.
1. Tamper at Sellers Wheel
Tamper Coffee is housed in Sellers Wheel, a former silversmiths on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre. The Kiwi café has a popular and inventive breakfast and brunch menu, with dishes including salt beef benedict, chilli crab scramble, and Turkish eggs. The Good Food Guide hailed the crisp halloumi with zhoug dressing, coconut togarashi and puffed rice, and the corn fritters with goji berries, charcoal yoghurt and crunchy corn. It called Tamper a 'dream spot' for vegetarians but one that would not disappoint meat eaters. It also praised the 'great' coffee, the fresh juices and the pastries and cakes. The Star's reviewer loved the full English there. | National World Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Cutlery Works
Sheffield's original food hall is located in an old factory on Neepsend Lane beside the River Don. The stylish layout and decor, making the most of the historic space, has won many fans - as has the variety of food and drink served up by the various vendors based there. The Good Food Guide called it a 'cornerstone in the gentrification of Neepsend'. Its favourites there were Konjö Kitchen, Ma-ba and Bullion chocolate. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Bakers Yard Bakery
Bakers Yard Bakery was opened in April this year by Sheffield couple Sam Lindsay and Becca Crofts, who have a passion for sustainable business practices. The Good Food Guide loved the signature rum caneles and the white chocolate, pistachio and lemon cookies, among the other sweet treats, as well as the ever-changing selection of savoury bakes and lunch specials. It is on the corner of Alma Street and Green Lane, in the Little Kelham development in Kelham Island. | National World Photo: National World
4. Tonco Bakery
Tonco Bakery, on Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, is the sister venue of the sadly closed Tonco restaurant. The Good Food Guide dubbed it a 'very worthy coffee-and-cake pit stop', and also praised the short brunch/lunch menu. Tonco Bakery has a 4.8/5 rating from 57 Google reviews, with customers praising the 'amazing' coffee and the 'fresh and delicious' food. | Google Photo: Google