The Forge Bakehouse empire has expanded once again, as the acclaimed Sheffield business now running its own deli on Eccleshall Road.
The beloved bakery is famed for its fresh loaves of bread and handmade pastries, and now you can pick them up right here in Banner Cross for the first time.
The cosy new space offers excellent coffee, fresh pastries, loaves of bread, and sandwiches to take away, with a few little tables if you fancy sitting in.
Then in the back, you'll find the new Deli by Forge Bakehouse shop, selling everything from local meat and cheeses (like a Henderson's relish cheddar) to preserves and biscuits.
You can even pick up a half-price loaf of bread - the deli will sell you yesterday's loaves for 50% off, perfect for toast.
Highlights up for grabs on the counter include a maple pecan swirl which is quietly vegan and coated in a sticky glaze, and dinky single-serve cherry and amaretto pies.
Cherry and amaretto pieThe pecan swirl and cherry pieA vegetarian sausage rollInside the shop at Deli by Forge BakehouseThe new Deli by Forge Bakehouse on Eccy Road
Then in the fridge you'll find deli sandwiches made with Forge Bakehouse bread, like a chicken and bacon club in salt and pepper focaccia (they actually made the bread specifically to pair perfectly with the sandwich filling).
Plus you can pick up other savoury treats like a Hendo's pork pie, several different sausage rolls, and plenty more.
Deli by Forge Bakehouse is offering a couple of meal deals, too - for £8, you can go home with a sandwich, crisps and a drink; or for a fiver you can get a coffee and a pastry.
Forge Bakehouse has been running in Sheffield since 2012 and this latest opening is just cementing them as one of our city's top indies.
Deli by Forge Bakehouse is now open at 910 Ecclesall Road.
A beloved Sheffield independent is expanding, and this time in the leafy suburb of Broomhill.
Just when you thought Sheffield's matcha scene couldn't get any better...MADE announces that they're opening a third site.
And judging by what they've teased over on their social media, this looks like it's set to be their best one yet.
Since launching last year, MADE has built a loyal following thanks to its aesthetic drinks, inventive flavours and a menu that goes far beyond your standard coffee shop offering.
Images: The Sheff
This pastel-toned, checker-floored, light-filled space first popped up on Ecclesall Road and was nothing short of a roaring success.
So much so, that they expanded across Yorkshire to open in Leeds on bustling Lower Briggate.
At its core, MADE specialises in hand-whisked matcha, with a rotating lineup of seasonal specials that are as photogenic as they are drinkable. Think strawberry shortcake matcha, sticky date lattes, and the much-hyped banana bread matcha that’s gained a cult following across both cities.
Alongside that, you’ll find iced coffees, 'split cups' for indecisive sippers, and smoothies inspired by the cult-favourite Erewhon.
MADE is also serving up generous açaà bowls, fresh sandwiches (including their popular tuna-cado option), salads which you can shake like a Kardiashian, and other grab-and-go bites.
Britpop legends Pulp to be inducted into Sheffield’s Walk of Fame this Friday
Clementine Hall
Sheffield music royalty Pulp are getting their very own star on the Sheffield Walk of Fame.
I mean...it's about time, isn't it?
The Britpop favourites fronted by icon Jarvis Cocker will be officially inducted into the Sheffield Legends Walk of Fame outside Sheffield Town Hall this Friday 30 October, with the unveiling scheduled for 2pm.
And don't fret, because anyone can head down to watch the occasion and show their support for the beloved band.
Not just that, but the band will be taking charge of a beloved local boozer and grassroots gig venue The Hallamshire Hotel on the same evening.
The news was announced on 9 October by Rough Trade Records, along with Pulp themselves.
Their pop-up pub in Manchester in August featured a jukebox programmed by Jarvis Cocker himself, along with merch literally plastered on every wall and even the ceilings.
The previous Pulp pop-up pub had loads of merch for sale, from tees and totes to records and stickers.
The walls were turned into a shrine for the band, showcasing posters and photography from throughout their illustrious career.
And the crowds came through in a big way, queueing halfway down the street for a chance to be totally immersed in all things Pulp.
This pop-up will have a Pulp quiz, pop-up shop, fancy dress competition and even Pulp karaoke...sign us up.
So this Friday, 30 October, you can head down to support Pulp and the unveiling of their coveted star before heading to The Hallamshire Hotel all for their very own pop-up pub experience for a couple pints or two.
Daisy Jackson -
27th January 2026 
