The Loft Coffee Shop

Quick info

Back Ln, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AB, United Kingdom

£1–15

About The Loft Coffee Shop

Seating runs up in the loft of a stone building on Back Ln, with more room downstairs and tables outside for eating in the open air. The Loft Coffee Shop sits minutes from the Trans Pennine Trail and off the main road, which makes it a stopping point for cyclists and walkers passing through. Breakfast covers a full English and a veggie version, while paninis arrive with side salad and crisps, and fresh cakes and scones fill out the counter. Coffee and espresso lead the drinks, with pots of tea poured alongside. It runs on walk-ins rather than bookings, and tables can be hard to come by at busy times. High chairs make it workable for families with young children, and dogs are welcome throughout. The doors open daytimes across the week, with Tuesdays closed. It stands near the Tesco car park in Penistone.

Good to know

Parking
Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
Good for kids
Good for kids · High chairs

Menu & Prices

8 dishes

Sandwiches
Hot Chocolate
Coffee Cake
English Breakfast
Latte
Paninis

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Reviews

4.7/5

210 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention fresh cakes and scones, espresso and coffee, full English breakfast and bacon sandwich or panini.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention fresh cakes and scones, espresso and coffee, full English breakfast and bacon sandwich or panini.

Customer Review Summary

The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the shop cluttered, with limited room for tables. They started in a cramped area on small chairs that felt like a children's tea party and moved only when a larger table became free, and they would avoid busy times. Another reviewer notes the cafe always seems busy, and one grabbed the last table at 9.05am. Several mention seating upstairs, downstairs and outside, with a dog friendly room downstairs.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Naomi Allen
3 months ago
“We visited the loft today for breakfast, I had the veggie and my husband had the full English. They were both delicious, with a generous portion size. Coffee was steaming hot too which is rare in most places. Plenty of choice on the menu and a fantastic selection of fresh cakes to choose from! Staff were super welcoming and friendly, and extremely efficient. We will definitely be returning when we're in the area! A wonderful relaxed treat for a Sunday morning! Thank you 🩷”
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margret booth
3 months ago
“Where do i start ! such a friendly, welcoming cafe! the staff are brilliant ! very experienced, smiley and full of laughter! The food was delicious and looked too good to eat :) The cafe always seems to be busy and i could recommend time and time again! Well done Ladies x”
Keith Rodgers
6 months ago
“Good stop over for a cuppa and a bacon sandwich, also away from the main road which is good for cycle riders, well worth a visit.”
Nichola Crail
7 months ago
“Popped in with 40 mins to spare whilst waiting for a someone and bagged the last table at 9.05am! Great service, good value food £13.95 for breakfast, large coffee and a big slice of cake (takeaway). Spotless toilet as well. Thankyou so much! Highly recommended.”
Sean Dignan
9 months ago
“Amazing coffee, and lovely food and cakes . Love this place. Dog friendly room downstairs too.👍”

Nick Adlam
1 year ago
“Best espresso in Penistone, as if it was Italy. Amazing cakes and scones, very good value, lovely staff. Only minutes from the Trans Pennine Trail, so if you are looking for a pit stop, definitely come here - it also has outside seating, so you can look after rucksacks or bikes. Or just come for the coffee you really won't be disappointed. Thank you Loft.”
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Lee Pollard
3 years ago
“A lovely coffee shop. We visited twice during our weekend getaway. Excellent food and cakes served by very friendly staff. There is seating upstairs in the loft area as well as downstairs and outside. Update: Third visit and the cafe is still has wonderful as last time. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.”
Henry Desira
3 years ago
“Wonderful little coffee shop, great service, great people and great food! Amazing find for our family while we are on our holiday in the peak district.”
Del213
3 years ago
“Cosy little coffee shop in loft of the stone building near Tesco’s car park. The place was a little cluttered with more syrups on display than Charlie’s chocolate factory and limited room for tables. Initially sat in cramped area on small chairs that felt like being at a children’s tea party but eventually moved to grown-ups table when one became free. I had bacon and brie panini which came with salad and crisps. Price was pretty reasonable and it had those nice touches you don’t always get with chutney and decent side salad dressed in balsamic vinegar. Had a pot of Yorkshire tea to wash it down with. Looked to be additional space downstairs but wasn’t clear if that was part of the shop. Would go again though I may avoid busy times.”
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Rebecca Barnett
3 years ago
“Excellent and friendly service. Fab food and excellent coffee. Nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend”