Bragazzi’s

When I heard that Bragazzi’s was the first independent coffee shop in Sheffield, I knew it had to be on our list. As we had a week off uni we decided to take a trip to Abbeydale Road to visit Bragazzi’s.

From the outside, you may walk past the cafe without a second thought, however when you venture inside you appreciate the real charm of the place.

The establishment is a cute little Italian cafe/delicatessen combination. As you enter, the coffee shop is on the right and the deli on your left. It feels really authentic with traditional Italian food on sale.

Ben, Alicia and I arrived late afternoon so had a couple of lattes and a cappuccino. The coffee was really lovely. We didn’t notice any cakes available but with it being busy and late in the day we assumed others had beat us to it.

However on going round to the deli side after our coffees we noticed some delicious looking panini’s which we wished we had noticed before!

The atmosphere in this place is really relaxed with people laughing, reading or catching up with friends over their coffees. The staff are really friendly and obviously have a good relationship with their customers.

To add to the authenticity, the walls are decorated with Italian posters, signs and postcards.

Once we’d finished our coffees we had a browse round the deli. As an Italian food lover, I was of course tempted to buy absolutely everything. It’s a shame I have a student wage as I think I would have spent my weekly shop on pasta and olives.

The shop really is lovely. If you’re a looking for an Italian escape, then this is the perfect place for you. Bragazzi’s embraces Italian charm that is definitely worth the walk.