For a long time, this neighbourhood in South Yorkshire has been overshadowed by other, more affluent areas, but behind the bright lights of Sheffield’s illustrious streets lies this hidden gem.

Sharrow Vale is a small area in South West Sheffield, cushioned behind Ecclesall Road.

While Ecclesall Road may be a three-mile stretch of cafes, restaurants, chains, and independents, in the background, Sharrow Vale has been growing into a thriving community foodie hubbub.

Ward's Brewery on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in 1998, with the new signs in place on the Brew Tower | Sheffield Newspapers

placeholder image — Ward's Brewery on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in 1998, with the new signs in place on the Brew Tower | Sheffield Newspapers

Not only does Sharrow Vale have longstanding businesses, such as Two Steps Fish and Chips, one of Yorkshire’s oldest chippies, The Lescar pub, and Perfectionery Bakers, but it also has an array of new businesses.

Two Steps, located on Sharrow Vale Road is Sheffield’s oldest fish and chip shops, but still remains one of the most popular. Our Sheffield food specialist said: “Despite changing hands numerous times over its lifetime, this chippy is still as popular as ever, with students and workers popping in on their lunch breaks, and families in the evening. Its owner, 'Laggy' vows to keep fish and chip supper as one of the cheapest meals out, with a mini fish and chips costing £4.10.” | National World

Bagels Inc is a trendy bagel and matcha bar in Sharrow Vale, selling freshly baked bagels, coffee, tea, and matcha lattes.

Annabel Davies launched Bagels Inc. at the end of 2023, after being inspired by her travels in New Jersey. She saw a gap in the market for an up-and-coming location, such as Sharrow Vale, to have a US-inspired bar.

Annabel Davies, owner of BagelsInc | S70 Media

Annabel said: “It’s always been busy, especially on weekends.”

She saw a rise in customers from far and wide when Annabel started selling canned iced matcha lattes.

She added: “We have a canning machine so we can put any iced drink into the cans. “Our iced matcha latte is the most popular.”

Bagels Inc. is just off Sharrow Vale Road on Hickmott Road, a road which connects Sharrow Vale to Ecclesall Road.

Mattia Paradiso with his homemade tiramisu in Sheffield

On Sharrow Vale Road itself, the region’s first tiramisu cafe opened last year.

Paradiso Tiramisu is the brainchild of Mattia Paradiso, who began his business by delivering tiramisu to homes during lockdown before setting up his own food truck.

Mattia inside Paradiso Tiramisu Cafe in Sheffield | Sophie Mei Lan

He then set up his own kitchen where he made and sold tiramisu from Krynkl workspace in Kelham Island, a bourgeois neighbourhood of Sheffield.

Mr Paradiso successfully raised £9,000 towards the refit of the first tiramisu shop in Sheffield.

He said: “I make ‘mini-misus’, Biscoff flavour, black forest, everything. It’s alcohol free and uses the best coffee.

“They’re freezable too. I make inclusive tiramisu with a range of vegan and even coffee-free options too.”

Tiramisu Latte at Paradiso | Sophie Mei Lan

The cafe is now a popular hotspot selling tiramisu, cannoli, and a range of Italian coffees as well as their own special ‘tiramisu latte.’

Also on Sharrow Vale Road is Pom Kitchen, a trendy vegan and vegetarian bakery, selling freshly baked goods, brunch dishes such as granola bowls, and a range of handcrafted drinks.

Quirky decorations in Pom Kitchen | Dean Atkins/National World

Then there’s Dyson Place just off the beaten track with a barbershop, stylish apartments, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

Tonco, based on Dyson Place off Sharrowvale Road, is a neighbourhood restaurant specialising in "ecclectic, simple plates" with an option to enjoy the Dyson Place courtyard outside. Pictured are owners Joe Shrewsbury and Flo Russell.

Not only is Sharrow Vale ideally located with a high population of students and young professionals living around here, but it’s also down the hill from Netheredge, which has been crowned by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live.

Sharow Vale is also a short walk from Endcliffe Park and Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens.