Best cheap eats for foodies in Sheffield

Looking for great cheap eats in Sheffield without breaking the bank? Whether you’re a student grabbing a quick bite, or meeting friends for a casual meal, or just simply want good food that doesn’t go over budget, there are plenty of affordable eats to discover across the city.

Here are our top picks, perfect for foodies looking for great value without compromising on flavour.

From laid-back lunches and midweek meals to delicious dishes that won’t cost a fortune, Sheffield is packed with tasty options for eating well on a budget.

Student-friendly cheap eats in Sheffield

£25.50 – Boozy bottomless brunch at Grappa – Save 15%

Grappa Italian are offering two hours of bottomless spritz and a choice of pizza or pasta for £25.50 with our Yorkshire Food Guide student-friendly offer. Perfect as a midweek treat or after a long week of lectures.

Grappa also do some amazing discounts during the week, including their Half-Price Pizza & Pasta deal: Available every Sunday, you can get 50% off all handmade pizzas and fresh pasta dishes.

Handcrafted cocktails or a choice of refreshing spritz – this is one of our favourite bottomless brunches in Sheffield.

Where? 266 Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2HS

Kelu rooftop bar

Head to Kelu, this gorgeous Sardinian restaurant for their Thursday Special to get 20% off food and drink menus (excluding aperitivo cocktails) running all evening from 5 pm.

They also do Aperitivo Time, available Wednesday & Thursday (5–9 pm), Friday (5–7 pm), Saturday (2–5 pm), and Sunday (all day) featuring £7 aperitivo cocktails and complimentary Sardinian nibbles. The perfect way to unwind and relax with friends.

Where? 294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UL

£30 – Bottomless Brunch at Silversmiths – Save 21% 

Sheffield’s bougiest brunch spot. Silversmith’s are serving inventive brunch dishes with a selection of unlimited drinks.

Choose from lager, cider, selected cocktails or house pink gin/rum/vodka and mixer for 90 minutes – all whilst saving a student-friendly 21% with our exclusive restaurant voucher.

Or if you fancy a proper Yorkshire Sunday roast, our exclusive two-course Sunday lunch offer brings the price down to £20, while the restaurant’s Sunday roasts come with all the classics, including roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

Where? 111 Arundel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2NT

£14 – Pizza and a mid-week tipple at Grappa – Save 22% 

Looking for a midweek pick-me-up? Not done your washing up? Head to Grappa for a £14 pizza and a pint or glass of wine – this is one of our favourite cheap eats that absolutely hits the spot.

With a pizza oven all the way from Naples, they’re serving authentic Italian flavours and incredible pizza toppings.

Where? 266 Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2HS

£28 | Bottomless Brunching at Lykke – Save 20% 

Lykke, a Danish-inspired bar, is offering two hours of unlimited drinks along with a selection of pizza or your favourite brunch classics with our exclusive offer.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy good food and great company, a gathering with friends over crafted cocktails and avo on toast in the heart of the city centre.

Where? Unit 8, LYKKE, 11 New Era Square, Sheffield S2 4RB

The Street Food Chef – Arundel Street

A Sheffield favourite for casual Mexican food, The Street Food Chef is the place to go when you fancy tacos, burritos and proper street-food flavours without the fancy restaurant price tag.

The Arundel Street location is particularly handy, sitting right in the city centre and making it an easy stop from the main shopping areas, universities and student hotspots.

Where? 90 Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 4RE

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Napoli Centro – Pizza Sandwiches from £5

If you’re after a proper bargain bite, Napoli Centro is well worth knowing about. Their pizza sandwiches come in at just £5, making them a seriously good option for cheap eats, when you want something filling and tasty.

Think all the comforting, cheesy goodness you’d expect from a pizza, packed into an easy-to-eat sandwich, ideal for a quick lunch, a post-work pick-me-up or simply when you fancy something a bit different.

Where? 343 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2HP

Omomo – Ramyeon Noodles for £6.95

For something warming, slurpy and seriously satisfying, head to Omomo for their ramyeon noodles at £6.95.

It’s the sort of dish that delivers plenty of comfort for your cash, with bowls of noodles making for an easy, affordable lunch or dinner.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get your Korean food fix, this is a cracking option.

Where? Unit 2, 67 Division Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4GE

The Chakra Lounge – Pani Puri Patina Platter for £10

Spice up your next cheap eat with the £10 pani puri patina platter at The Chakra Lounge. Pani puri is one of those dishes that’s made for sharing — crispy little shells packed with flavour and plenty going on in every bite.

At a tenner, it’s a great-value way to try something packed with Indian flavours without spending a fortune.

Where? Bell House, 5 Fitzalan Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2AY

Best Boy Bagels – Bagels from £3

Fancy a cheap and cheerful lunch? Best Boy Bagels is the one. With bagels starting from just £3 and going up to around £10 depending on what you fancy, there’s plenty of choice whether you’re after something simple or a seriously loaded lunchtime sarnie.

Perfect for grabbing on the go, and proof that a good bagel doesn’t have to cost a bomb.

Where? 328 Abbeydale Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1FN

Kelham Deli – Sarnies from £6

If you’re looking for a lunch that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, Kelham Deli should be firmly on your radar for cheap eats. Their sarnies start from just £6, making them a cracking option for a quick, affordable lunch that still feels like a proper treat.

Whether you’re grabbing one to take away or settling in for a leisurely lunch, this is the sort of place to remember when hunger strikes and you don’t fancy spending a fortune.

Where? 284 Shalesmoor (at Acorn Street), Sheffield, S3 8UL

Renata Pasta – Pasta from £8–10

Good pasta doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag, and Renata Pasta is proof. With pasta dishes from around £8–10, you can tuck into a comforting bowl of carbs without blowing the budget.

It’s the perfect shout when you’re after something hearty, filling and full of flavour, proving that a decent Italian feed can still be seriously affordable.

Where? 11 Backfields, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4HP

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