The Best Coffee Shops in Sheffield for Students
From café au lait to cortado, the folks of Sheffield adore a good cup of coffee. And what’s not to love with a new one on every corner? Plus, every year, there’s the Coffee Festival, which includes the Aeropress Champs, where the best baristas in the UK battle it out to show off their espresso brewing skills, so you know Sheffield really takes this seriously. And that means you can find a coffee shop that suits your study vibe.
We’re here to give you the lowdown on where to find your favourite new study spot/ coffee shop in Sheffield or new spots to add to your coffee bucket list. So drink up and enjoy!
Indie Coffee Shops
One of the most extraordinary things about Sheffield is the number of unique businesses you’ll find on every main street, including an ever-interesting array of indie coffeehouses. Support the local tapestry of Sheffield and find a unique coffee you won’t get anywhere else.
Tamper Coffee
Kiwi vibes are brought to the heart of Sheffield at Tamper Coffee. Located in the beautiful Grade 2 listed Sellers Wheel building, you can enjoy a bit of Sheffield’s history and immaculate New Zealand style. And with brunch food like the Karaage Chicken Waffle, you are sure to love this coffee shop in Sheffield.
Their French toast is highly rated by reviewers, so be sure to try that out on your next visit!
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Location: 149 Arundel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2NU
Steam Yard
Just off the famous Devonshire Street, you can find the charming courtyard and the queues coming out the door for one of the Steam Yard’s iconic doughnuts or ice coffees. Steam Yard is a local favourite, and the outdoor seating makes it a perfect place to head this summer if you need a serotonin boost alongside your matcha.
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Location : Unit 1-2, Aberdeen Court, 97 Division St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4GE
Tabby’s Tea
If you fancy some feline company while you get your caffeine fix, Tabby’s Tea should be the perfect place to spend a Saturday afternoon with your books.
It is a café that is one of it’s kind and should definitely be on your list of coffee shops in Sheffield. If you’re getting stressed by exams and looking for a place to escape your troubles, then this is certainly the place to be. Be sure to refer to their opening times so you can plan your visit!
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Location :7 Cemetery Rd, Highfield, Sheffield S11 8FJ
Aesthete Coffee + Kitchen
If you are looking for an aesthetic coffee shop in Sheffield, then this is the perfect spot!
The bright, Instagram-worthy interiors and sweet treats can be the perfect motivators for knuckling down for your studies.
You can enjoy their highly-rated brunch options with a cup of coffee while you are catching up with your mates!
Plus you can find these artfully decorated coffee shops dotted around all of Sheffield’s best and most bustling neighbourhoods.
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Multiple Locations
Pom Kitchen
With its cute pastel pink entrance and the selection of tchotchke for sale inside, Pom Kitchen has quickly become Sheffield’s favourite coffee shop with two locations, one in Sharrow Vale and one in Crookes.
At either site, you can enjoy a delicious sandwich, drinks and desserts from their plant-based menu!
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Location : 388 Sharrow Vale Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8ZP
Eve Kitchen
Already blowing up on Instagram, Eve Kitchen’s handmade doughnuts are a raving success. Another Sharrow Vale destination, this cafe’s simple yet clean design will be the perfect place to get some much-needed studying done, and one of these amazing doughnuts can be your sweet treat reward.
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Location: 380 Sharrow Vale Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8ZP
Student Hotspot Cafes
As a city with two huge universities and over 60,000 students living in Sheffield, you won’t be short of finding a student in any cafe here. But these particular ones are favourites of students from both Hallam and Uni, because of their warm, inviting atmosphere and interiors that make studying feel like a dream.
Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen
Birdhouse Tea Bar and Kitchen is a cute and quirky cafe where you can spend forever reading for your next big project! With a whole tea bar (and coffees!) you’ll be spoilt for choice in this spacious escape just a quick jaunt from Sheffield Hallam University. In its own little enclave just off Sidney Street, it’s somewhere to get a pre-exam tea buzz!
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Location : Sidney St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4RG
Ink & Water
A quick walk from Sheffield University, Ink + Water is a creative student’s dream if they want to escape the stresses of the library. The Ink + Water is a design agency with a coffee shop mixed in, so there’s plenty of inspiration all around to work hard towards your goals—and you can get an iced coffee for cheap as well!
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200 Degrees Coffee Shop
Of course, the famous 200 Degrees Coffee Shop has a shop in Sheffield, and it is a must-go for students in the city. There are plenty of seats and a variety of them, too, so you can switch between seat styles whilst switching between studying and having a little scroll on your phone.
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Location : 25 Division St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4GE
The variety of coffee shops in Sheffield means you’ll never be bored and never grow tired of a new place to study. So whether you’re getting a classic Americano from an indie place or a White Chocolate Matcha from an aesthetic shop, you will find a shop to fit your study vibe.
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Credits : Katie Beech