
Quick info
About Thornberry Cafe & Deli
Thornberry Cafe & Deli sits on The Stables in Sheffield, on a site with animals to view that supports an animal rescue shelter. The cafe is attached to a charity shop and offers a fifteen-dish menu spanning cooked breakfasts, afternoon tea, and a selection of cakes and sweet treats alongside jams and pickles, with the Chocolate Orange Cake among the sweet options. The kitchen can accommodate food allergies and dietary requirements. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance and generous space inside suit visitors with mobility needs, while high chairs make the room workable for families with young children. Outdoor seating extends the space for those who prefer to sit outside, and takeaway is available for eating off site. Free onsite car parking serves those driving in. The cafe opens daily during the daytime only, and reservations are recommended.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
15 dishes- Steak Pie Chips and Peas
- Chocolate Orange Cake
- Full English Breakfast
- Vegan Fish and Chips
- Banana Split
- Cappuccino Made by Kirsty
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, chocolate orange cake, cooked breakfast and crumpets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, chocolate orange cake, cooked breakfast and crumpets.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the chocolate orange cake and the cooked breakfasts as the highlights at Thornberry Cafe, with several also praising the afternoon tea, described as accommodating even for allergies and special occasions like a Mothers Day visit and an 80th birthday booking. Close behind, the cakes and jams draw repeat mentions, and multiple diners appreciate that the cafe supports an attached animal rescue charity shop. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, with one reviewer noting they catered to an early arrival without issue. That said, service speed and consistency come up as real concerns: one regular customer describes waiting 40 minutes for drinks alone before leaving without food, while another reports breakfast bacon that arrived hard and in broken bits, calling the £11.95 price not worth it. Despite these complaints, most describe generous portions and fresh quality, with one visitor recalling being allowed to take cake away as a bonus touch.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the chocolate orange cake and the cooked breakfasts as the highlights at Thornberry Cafe, with several also praising the afternoon tea, described as accommodating even for allergies and special occasions like a Mothers Day visit and an 80th birthday booking. Close behind, the cakes and jams draw repeat mentions, and multiple diners appreciate that the cafe supports an attached animal rescue charity shop. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, with one reviewer noting they catered to an early arrival without issue. That said, service speed and consistency come up as real concerns: one regular customer describes waiting 40 minutes for drinks alone before leaving without food, while another reports breakfast bacon that arrived hard and in broken bits, calling the £11.95 price not worth it. Despite these complaints, most describe generous portions and fresh quality, with one visitor recalling being allowed to take cake away as a bonus touch.
Featured reviews
- Sophie Parker
“Disgusting experience today! We are regular customers and always order with the cafe, came in today it was busy but they had us waiting 40 MINUTES for our DRINKS ( we ordered a water and two teas) . The two people next to us ordered another round of drinks after we ordered ours and got theirs no problem. Still hadnt got our food or drinks after we went up to ask about it so after another 10 minutes we left. Not coming back here in a rush.”
- Joanne Roberts
“We hired the cafe for an 80th birthday celebration and what a little gem of a place it is !!! Communication regarding the booking throughout was excellent. …”
- Neil Pascoe
“Always enjoy visiting Thornberry cafe foods excellent quality, good portions, staff are lovely and you are supporting the animal rescue shelter by going. Cannot recommend enough! Oh and the cakes are to die for!”
- Jenny Freeman
“Lovely food, great selection of quality cakes and sweet treats as well as a range of jams & pickles! Highly recommend calling in for lunch and a browse at the charity shop as it’s all for a great cause!”
- Libby Carl
“Ordered breakfast today and to be honest was disappointed in the quality! Bacon was so hard and presented as broken bits. For £11.95 it wasn’t worth it at all. Felt robbed for what we had.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 6
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
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- Green Bean Cafe4.55460.9 mi£10–20Reservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornberry Cafe & DeliReservations | 4.6145 | — | £10–20 | afternoon tea, chocolate orange cake, cooked breakfast |
| Holly’s Kitchen (formerly known as Tina’s Cafe) | 4.633 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | generous portions, double burger, chicken burger |
| Green Bean CafeReservations | 4.5546 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | yorkshire puddings, blueberry scone, sunday lunch |
| Molly's Tea Rooms @ GodfreysOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.8151 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea, homemade cakes, gluten free options |
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