It opened for the first time this week and it was immediately busy.
Steve Chu, chief executive of Age UK Sheffield, said the cafe is dementia-friendly and it will generate money for the charity to reinvest in activities for older people, as well as support the Depot Bakery, a local business which already had a site in Neepsend.
He said: “One of the things that really came through when we put in the funding bid from the feedback we got was that this wasn’t just for Age UK Sheffield, they could see this would be something that would benefit the entire community and local residents as well as older people throughout Sheffield.
“People have said it’s a win, win throughout and hopefully that will be proven.”
The opening hours are 8am to 5pm, every day. The kitchen will close from 4pm. The first week will be takeaway only before the full restaurant opens from Monday, March 21.
1. The new Old Coach House from the outside shined in the sun on opening day
The outside of the Coach House in Hillsborough Park in the early morning light. Photo: Molly Williams, local democracy reporter
2. Customers were quick to try out the new Depot Bakery site.
The Depot Bakery's Coach House site sells artisanal freshly-baked breads, Viennoisse pastry, specialist espresso and filter coffee, alongside a freshly prepared hot and cold food menu. Photo: Molly Williams, local democracy reporter
3. Customers queue to try out the new Depot Bakery while others read the history displayed on the wall.
Customers queue to try out the new Depot Bakery while others read the history displayed on the wall. The cafe is decorated with art and people's stories of Hillsborough Park. Photo: Molly Williams, local democracy reporter
4. Sun lights up the Depot Bakery sign on the back of a customer
Sun lights up the Depot Bakery sign on the back of a customer on opening day. Photo: Molly Williams, local democracy reporter