One of Sheffield's best lunch menus is being served inside a Glossop Road coffee shop - but this is on another level to a soup and a sandwich offering.
Elm is one of the city's most stylish spaces, which is no surprise, given that it's run by identical twins and acclaimed designers Nik and Jon Daughtry.
And while it enjoys a healthy trade by day, where people gather for coffees, toasties, catch-ups and some laptop surfing, Elm has recently added a formidable string to its bow.
Since collaborating with chef Nathan Wall, a self-taught visionary who's been of the most respected names on the Derbyshire restaurant scene, Elm now has a refined food offering worthy of its beautiful interiors.
Previously, we've only been able to get a taste of his cooking in the evenings, when the team serve up an exceptional set menu - but a condensed version has now made its way into the lunch service too.
Head on back to the 'blue room' - a gorgeous space with just eight covers - and you can have a three-course, £35 lunch menu that's 'short in courses, long in flavour'.
As with all of chef Nathan's menus, it'll remain proudly seasonal, which in January has meant ingredients like Jerusalem artichoke and chicory have their time in the spotlight.
Inside the Blue Room at Elm SheffieldTreacle loafThat amazing cheese courseMain courses on the Restaurant Elm lunch menuNamelaka
The main lunch menu at the start of 2026 has included a roasted Jerusalem artichoke in a vintage cheddar custard; a Creedy Carver duck breast and braised leg, with orange-glazed chicory, and carrot and orange puree; and a pistachio and dark chocolate namelaka, with a pistachio caramel and raspberry reduction.
That's the main three-course lunch menu, and for the sheer calibre of the cooking, it's excellent value.
But we'd highly recommend going the whole hog and adding in the bread course (it's a miniature treacle loaf with cultured butter) and the cheese course (a piece of Jasmine and ginger fruit cake with gooey baron brigod cheese and a pickled walnut ketchup).
Lunch at Restaurant Elm in Sheffield is served between 12pm and 2.30pm on Thursdays and Fridays - you can book your spot here.
The Leadmill has launched a relocation Crowdfunder after leaving its original home.
You may remember last year the trials and tribulations The Leadmill endured to try stay on Eyre Street where it had been stood since 1980.
From absolutely legendary gigs to unforgettable moments, The Leadmill provided some of the best nights in Sheffield for over 45 years, before the team unfortunately had to vacate the premises.
There is now hope though, as The Leadmill has set up a Crowdfunder and is asking the people of Sheffield to help hit a £30,000 goal to relocate to a new premises.
You can donate as little or as much as you’re able to, and all donations will go towards securing a new venue, building infrastructure, ensuring full accessibility, and even preserving the legendary neon sign.
Posting to their social media, The Leadmill wrote: "Following the departure from our original home, we’re working towards securing a new permanent venue - a space where The Leadmill can continue to grow and bring people together.
"We’re still presenting live music, comedy, club nights, cinema and talks, in various other venues but what we’re wanting to build now is our long-term future. To help make that happen, we’ve launched a public crowdfunding campaign which you can access using the link in our bio.
"This isn’t about starting over from scratch. It’s about continuing something that matters to people. If The Leadmill has ever meant something to you, we’d love you to be part of what comes next.
"Whether you’re able to donate, share the campaign, or simply send support we really appreciate the help and will not forget it. With love always, Team Leadmill ❤️"
If you want to bring The Leadmill back just as much as we do, you can donate here.
The factory shop in Batley where you can get your favourite biscuits for £2 or less
Thomas Melia
Just outside of Leeds in Batley, there’s a factory shop selling all of your favourite biscuit varieties for less than £2.
Sweet treat suppliers Fox’s Biscuits have been operating in Batley over 160 years with its family run business serving families across Europe, North America and of course, West Yorkshire.
These cookie creators are known for producing some of the biggest names in the confectionery industry including Maryland, Paterson’s, and all the brands above.
Whether you’re Jammie Dodger obsessed, a Party Ring preacher or a Wagon Wheel warrior, you’ll find all this and more at this biscuit factory shop - for cheaper than it is on the shelves.
If you’re after a biscuit bargain, look no further. You can get your hands on retail-ready and pre-packaged milk chocolate or millionaire’s cookies for only 85p.
Those much-loved bickies we were talking about before are all up for grabs: packs of Wagon Wheels for £1, Jammie Dodgers priced at 60p and even party rings at 50p, yes please.
You can also pick up their assorted biscuit trays that you’d usually expect to see on supermarket shelves like Fox’s classic biscuit selection, chocolatey biscuit selection and more.
Or if you have a sweet spot for a particular biscuit from one of their many boxed varieties you can get bags of individual flavours like the white chocolate rounds and triple chocolate cookies all for £1.50.
There’s even an opportunity for you to grab some Fox’s branded items like a reusable water bottle, tote bag and even sticky notes for when you plan your shopping list for your next visit.
The factory shop’s opening hours are quite limited with this vendor only opening four days a week from 9am to 3pm and 2pm on a Saturday.
Fox’s Biscuits factory shop is open four days a week from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 2pm on a Saturday, if you’re after sorting out your biscuit fix.
Daisy Jackson -
30th January 2026 
