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The Loft Coffee Shop

4.7 189 reviews Closed Back Ln, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AB, United Kingdom

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The Loft Coffee Shop, nestled in a charming stone building near Tesco's car park in Penistone, Sheffield, is a delightful spot for coffee enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Patrons rave about the inviting atmosphere, which combines a cozy loft area with outdoor seating, making it an ideal location for a relaxed meal. The standout reviews highlight the excellent coffee and a variety of homemade food options, including a delicious fish finger sandwich and the bacon and brie panini, both praised for their quality and accompanying sides.

Customers appreciate the friendly and attentive service, with many mentioning the welcoming staff as a highlight of their visits. The uniqueness of the café is accentuated by its slightly quirky décor and an array of syrups that evoke a whimsical charm. While some have noted the limited space during busy hours, the consensus remains that the experience is well worth it. The Loft Coffee Shop clearly excels in delivering a warm, laid-back vibe coupled with impressive culinary offerings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in the area.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Loft Coffee Shop before visiting.

Reviews for The Loft Coffee Shop

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Review highlights

Based on 189 reviews

The Loft Coffee Shop in Penistone is frequently praised for its warm and friendly atmosphere, coupled with attentive service. Customers commonly highlight the quality of both food and coffee, noting a variety of delicious options such as sandwiches, cakes, and paninis. The unique loft seating adds charm, though the space can feel somewhat cluttered or cramped at times. Several reviewers appreciate the cozy environment, making it a favored spot for casual visits and family outings. While overall feedback is positive, there is occasional mention of the need for clearer information regarding opening hours. The combination of good value, tasty offerings, and welcoming staff makes it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.

Lee Pollard

Jul 19, 2025

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.

ELAINE WARD

Jun 10, 2025

Been in today . Really lovely food . Carnt find your opening times on your site . When are you open please Elaine1

Grant Crosby

May 26, 2025

First class coffee and a fish finger sandwich with salad and chrisps for lunch, very good value and excellent service.

Del213

May 20, 2025

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.

Henry Desira

May 15, 2025

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.

Rebecca Barnett

May 15, 2025

Excellent and friendly service. Fab food and excellent coffee. Nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend

Shirley Forster

May 03, 2025

Always welcomed here with a smile from all the staff. Dogs welcome downstairs and can even have a free 'puppachino'. Love it.

Nick Adlam

Apr 30, 2025

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.