On Sunday we were trying to get to the Tesco on London road for a breakfast in the cafe - unfortunately we couldn't because of the Yorkshire run. We spotted Cream in Broomhill and thought we would give it a try.

Hmm. Well. 2 English breakfasts a capuccino and a mocha. £17.15 and that was the correct price.

Coffee - very poor - will not be able to compete with Remo's or Vittel
Breakfast - 1 sausage, Puree egg (supposed to be scrambled but like slop), half a tomato, 2 rashers of bacon and a spoonful of beans. £5.50 extortion. It was average. Although it was clear that the bacon and sausage were quality meat products.

I saw 5 or 6 staff on - Sunday morning at 11am, 5 or 6 customers. But the staff didn't seem to know what they were doing and weren't unfriendly but not friendly either - if you catch my drift.

I was very underwhelmed and after checking out the rest of the menu with those prices they certainly won't be attracting my trade again and probably not any of the students either.

I'm actually disappointed because it was bright and airy and modern (although the toilet door opened out into the cafe - which I find a bit intrusive) and looked like my kind of place.

We should have eatery/drinkery review section somewhere. I was reading a rafters one earlier and found it very helpful.

Thanks for that, I won't be going there then. :thumbsup:

On Sunday we were trying to get to the Tesco on London road for a breakfast in the cafe - unfortunately we couldn't because of the Yorkshire run. We spotted Cream in Broomhill and thought we would give it a try.

Hmm. Well. 2 English breakfasts a capuccino and a mocha. £17.15 and that was the correct price.

Coffee - very poor - will not be able to compete with Remo's or Vittel
Breakfast - 1 sausage, Puree egg (supposed to be scrambled but like slop), half a tomato, 2 rashers of bacon and a spoonful of beans. £5.50 extortion. It was average. Although it was clear that the bacon and sausage were quality meat products.

I saw 5 or 6 staff on - Sunday morning at 11am, 5 or 6 customers. But the staff didn't seem to know what they were doing and weren't unfriendly but not friendly either - if you catch my drift.

I was very underwhelmed and after checking out the rest of the menu with those prices they certainly won't be attracting my trade again and probably not any of the students either.

I'm actually disappointed because it was bright and airy and modern (although the toilet door opened out into the cafe - which I find a bit intrusive) and looked like my kind of place.

We should have eatery/drinkery review section somewhere. I was reading a rafters one earlier and found it very helpful.

I read that the owner is Danish, which kinda explains the high prices - she still on Danish krona!
It's really expensive over there but from what you said she needs to align the quantity and quality with the inflated price.
I think they think that coz you're sat in an art gallery that you don't mind being ripped off.
They'll not survive 6 months if they don't amend one or the other.

We went in on Saturday afternoon and I thought it was nice, but I must admit to being a bit surprised by the cost.
I also asked if they could do a smaller bowl of soup for my daughter and was told that was fine, but then charged the full price! Eh??!! I queried this and they did give me some money back.
It was pretty full on Saturday - but I'm not sure I'd go back very often.

Oh dear - I was looking forward to that having read about it in the Sheffield Telegraph, but not if it is more expensive than our usual haunts when in Broomhill.

Had to giggle at charging you the full cost for the soup - cheeky monkeys.

we went on saturday for lunch...£4.75 each for a sandwich was pretty pricey...I quite liked the coffee blend but mine was cold by the time the waiting staff had meandered around the place trying to work out who it was for...some table numbering wouldnt go amiss! we wont be going again when there are so many other (and in my opinion better) places in the area for coffee/lunch.

Anybody wanting a 'proper' Sunday breakfast avoids arty-farty places like Cream. Head out along South Road for a belly buster breakfast. Cheap but massive portions; perfect for the morning after the night before.

On the other hand, it's early days at Cream and maybe they all need to find their feet. The owner will soon know if their prices are too high, especially when the students return as there are plenty of other alternatives in Broomhill.

It's in a nice location, great when the windows are wide open and should have a promising future. As the old saying goes, if you like what we do, tell others; if you don't, tell us. (I have no connections with the place, I haven't even been in.)

Not good reviews really.

I already dislike the place; my wife had an interview for a job there, and they said they would let her know in the middle of last week; still not heard anything. Manners cost nothing.

aw- was going to try this place this weekend too but it its expensive ill stay away.

Krona or not - these prices clearly show lack of market research!

As for letting them know they're downfalls - the staff couldn't cope with delivering your order and being asked for sauce - I doubt they could handle constructive crit!

If they were switched onto their market and community they would've already read this!

Oh dear thats bad - Art on the walls I like - but it should be for everyone and not cause the price to be exclusively priced - IVe not been in yet but the reviews on here are def putitng me off especially the prices ....

I didn't notice any art! So there can't be that much!!

I wasn't too impressed with the smoothie I had the other day- it was warm. For £3 you'd think they'd e able to chuck a few ice cubes in while they were making it.

They seemed really disorganised, it took them so long to bring the rest of our table's order I'd finished my drink a good ten minutes before the rest arrived.

We did the same went for breakfast and coffee, I ordered bagel with smoke salmon and scrambled egg (no salmon) had it without our bill was £16.50!! for a blck coffee bit of bagel and egg seems a bit steep. May pop in again when we win the lottery!!

All I did was stand outside and they hit me with a £3.50 "looking in our window" charge!

All I did was stand outside and they hit me with a £3.50 "looking in our window" charge!

:hihi::hihi::hihi:

Coffee cold, I only drink espresso and I know a good and that wasn't a good one. Little bit sparse and cold in terms of atmosphere. Pricey, compared to Starbucks, the awful Coffee Revloution, Buon Deli and the outstanding Bragazzis. Why does nowhere in Broomhill quite seem to get it right?

looked in; coffee menu on the wall, but no information on food. There was one tiny menu, which we could not get hold of. When we managed a brief look at the one tiny menu in the place, there was so little choice. Nothing exciting at all and rather overpriced.

Service was very slow.

Gave up and went to Thyme. It could be a great place, but needs to be more organised.

I have been in cream and there is a distinct lack of localy produced ice cream !
do you not think?

I have been in cream and there is a distinct lack of localy produced ice cream !
do you not think?

aw bless! you're really trying hard this eve! ;)

Thank you,, i want hendresons relish status in sheffield for mi ice cream and i am 3 months old and they are 100 years, so im on catch up.

Thank you,, i want hendresons relish status in sheffield for mi ice cream and i am 3 months old and they are 100 years, so im on catch up.

Why not do a Hendersons Relish flavour ice cream? Would get you some publicity at least- the Star would love that story

We popped in Sat 15th Sept for brunch and sat upstairs.

All the staff seemed really harassed, rushing about and it wasnt that busy.

Ordered two coffees , two breakfasts and a glass of milk for our little boy.

Waited 20 minutes without getting anything.

Were in a hurry so decided to get our money back - girl serving couldnt care less.

The owners will be out of business very quicly I predict.
Shame as they have done a good job with the place.

I'm not defending the poor service/food/drinks any of you may have had (i havent tried the place myself yet). The prices are high because the rent and rates for that particular unit are outrageous. It will last if they get their act together as it is in the best position in Broomhill.

We went last week and were left very unimpressed. Somebody described it as bright and airy well it was that and then some. The decor leaves a lot to be desired it was like sitting in an undecorated shell of a room, all cold and soulless. Now i'm thinking if they can charge such steep prices why such little thought to the interior, everything looked cheap and naff.

Now to the food.......nothing of note what so ever. was expecting better things after reading that they wanted to introduce healthy and exciting food. It was just the same old same old.
Also what about this inhouse bakery business if all it churns out is a few burnt croissants and chocolate twists its hardly a "bakery" is it? Our apple crumble took an age to arrive well after our tea started getting cold and when it did it was straight out of the fridge cold with a teaspoon amount of ice cream on top uuughh!
Needless to say it went straihgt back.

Basically i think the owners are taking the p**s out of sheffielders, if they think they can churn out bland food, bland service and bland surroundings at sky high prices.

Can you tell that i liked it?

Why didn't they make one of the floors a juice bar; which could be lovely hot soup in winter.

Only one type of soup on the menu when I went in.

Such a wonderful space, could be a great venture, but it will take a lot more than they are offering.

There is a cafe called Anita Wronski, in Berlin. This would be a perfect model to follow.

I think the owners need a trip to the continent to find out what a real cafe should be. If they got it right, it could be packed to the rafters from dawn to midnight. If I had the capital I would run the perfect cafe. It seems that very few others can (excet Remo) of course.

Also, the furniture seems out of scale, expecially upstairs. They could get more covers in, with some comfortable, well made furniture.

I wish them lots of luck; I hope they read the posts and make the improvments.

I am available for a consultation.

Things are looking up for Cream now they now have our cow molly ice cream ! this could make the difference to that apple pie !

I have yet to try out this new place, it is a PRIME position in Broomhill and visible to all and hence is going to be very expensive rent/lease. It should do very well as students will walk past all the time in both directions.........wish I'd thought of this myself actually, it does fill a massive gap in Broomhill, and the potential is vast...

Yes I agree with the poster above, some cafe/galleries in Europe are superb models to work from...there is one fab one in Amsterdam but I can't recall its name......(of course in Amsterdam they could also a certain extra 'something' on their menu (!) but that is not the point) it's about decor, ambience and quality......

My partner and I have been feeling pangs of jealousy of the lucky person who has managed to get their hands on that building, as we've wistfully watched it's renovation from our fairly low perch on the self employment tree. We certainly couldn't afford that kind of builing and were intrigued to see what they'd make of it.

However, as we know, being in a similar type of business, customer feedback (and taking it on board) is absolutely essential to ensure that such a business goes down the right path. Perhaps some of you who have had a chance to visit could pass a well-intentioned message of encouragement to the owner/manager/anyone who'll listen???

I'm not trying to be nasty, and I realise that this forum is a great way to share valid opinions... but perhaps those opinions could also be shared with the people who can do something about it? Granted, the decor and ambience might be a reasonably permanent fixture, but the manager/owner may not be aware that staff could possibly do with a bit more training???

From what I know of the manager/owner, being a neighbour of his,I dont think that he will take on board the comments that have been made. Its a shame as it is in a great location.

Coffee cold, I only drink espresso and I know a good and that wasn't a good one. Little bit sparse and cold in terms of atmosphere. Pricey, compared to Starbucks, the awful Coffee Revloution, Buon Deli and the outstanding Bragazzis. Why does nowhere in Broomhill quite seem to get it right?

You haven't mentioned Remo's, which is right in the centre of Broomhill and not only 'gets it right' but is some of the best coffee, cakes and panini's I've had ANYWHERE.
(I've never heard of/seen Bragazzi's and I've lived in Broomhill for 6 years, where is it?)
As regards Cream, I went for the first time last week and had the hot chocolate with pear and ginger which I personally thought was really nice and very unusual (proper hot chocolate and real bits of pear!) At £2.75 it was a little bit pricey but only slightly more than you'd pay in Starbucks. Haven't had their coffee or food so wouldn't know but personally I didn't think it was that bad. Certainly not as bad as the hideous warm mud they serve in Refresh across the road which I don't think should even have the name of coffee!

I have yet to try out this new place, it is a PRIME position in Broomhill and visible to all and hence is going to be very expensive rent/lease. It should do very well as students will walk past all the time in both directions.........wish I'd thought of this myself actually, it does fill a massive gap in Broomhill, and the potential is vast...

Yes I agree with the poster above, some cafe/galleries in Europe are superb models to work from...there is one fab one in Amsterdam but I can't recall its name......(of course in Amsterdam they could also a certain extra 'something' on their menu (!) but that is not the point) it's about decor, ambience and quality......

Passing student trade - not at those prices.

Massive gap in the Broomhill Market - Remo's, Vittles, Thyme????

Personally my favourite is Remo's.

Well done for pointing that our Medicgirl! Remo's coffee is the best in Sheffield.

(I've never heard of/seen Bragazzi's and I've lived in Broomhill for 6 years, where is it?)

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Certainly not as bad as the hideous warm mud they serve in Refresh across the road which I don't think should even have the name of coffee!


Bragazzi's is on Abbeydale Rd (or London Rd?) not Broomhill...

Refresh coffee isn't great but they sell Belvoir presses (mmmm) and their cakes are often good.

I've called into cream almost everyday from the day it opened.

It seems that most of the people who are posting comments have not really noticed what a massive improvement the owners have made to the building.

The coffee is fairly priced and from memory seems like you get more for your money than most other places. You can actually taste coffee, unlike Starbucks hot milk.

I also think they have had the coffee blended specially for them rather than just using Lavazza coffee anyone can buy from the supermarket like some other coffee shops do.

The tea is also really good and a brand I have not seen before.

They also have a large range of snakes, some are nut free, home made cakes, which are really nice and a small quality range of retail items, some off which are made locally. No other cafe in Broomhill has so much to offer.

I have not had a meal, but from what I have sean being delivered to other customers it looks like simple, fresh, high quality food and not micro or reheated dinners.

When the gallery opens later this year I think it will be a really nice place to visit and hopefully by then the couple who own it will have sorted out the training issues and teething problems.

When you think a best costs £3 plus over the road, given to you in a paper bag to eat on the pavement and a breakfast in cream cost £5 plus which you can eat in comfortable surrounding with a range of sauces and great coffee, not nescaf, I know which place I would rather visit.

I'm please that the grotty cleaning company has moved and I'd like to wish them luck with the business.

Thanks for coming to Broomhill.

I've called into cream almost everyday from the day it opened.

It seems that most of the people who are posting comments have not really noticed what a massive improvement the owners have made to the building.

The coffee is fairly priced and from memory seems like you get more for your money than most other places. You can actually taste coffee, unlike Starbucks hot milk.

I also think they have had the coffee blended specially for them rather than just using Lavazza coffee anyone can buy from the supermarket like some other coffee shops do.

The tea is also really good and a brand I have not seen before.

They also have a large range of snakes, some are nut free, home made cakes, which are really nice and a small quality range of retail items, some off which are made locally. No other cafe in Broomhill has so much to offer.

I have not had a meal, but from what I have sean being delivered to other customers it looks like simple, fresh, high quality food and not micro or reheated dinners.

When the gallery opens later this year I think it will be a really nice place to visit and hopefully by then the couple who own it will have sorted out the training issues and teething problems.

When you think a best costs £3 plus over the road, given to you in a paper bag to eat on the pavement and a breakfast in cream cost £5 plus which you can eat in comfortable surrounding with a range of sauces and great coffee, not nescaf, I know which place I would rather visit.

I'm please that the grotty cleaning company has moved and I'd like to wish them luck with the business.

Thanks for coming to Broomhill.

They also have a large range of snakes, some are nut free, home made cakes,
Blimey o'riley! :o

Sorry, snakes (should have read snacks) would new for sheffield and maybe people might have some positive comments to write, miserable lot.

Mmmm nutfree snakes. I don't want to be unendingly critical and I apologise Bragazzis is not in any way close to Broomhill, just my good coffee/atmosphere bench mark. Cream's premises area great spot for a really first class place. Buon Deli, Remo's Thyme, etc. all great, Refresh, less so but Cream has the location that none of those have, (certainly if like me you pass through Broomhill rathr than work there) it's not going to be a cheap place to rent but it won't be even Ecclesall Road money I suspect. Probably in the £20-25k a year ground rent, I would hazard an unqualified guess. Maybe it will improve but it's just not great, interior decor, etc. just could be better, it feels empty I think is the main thing, it will be worse come winter when it's dark and cold outside, it's going to look like Night Hawks in there! It is pricey, double espresso is £1.50...everywhere, even London, I want to see it do well but I don't think they've got the mix right...yet.

They do a delicious snake and kidney pie.....

We went on the Saturday after Cream opened on the Tuesday. I like the design, and the drinks and steak sandwich were OK but my slice of quiche was about an inch wide with a tablespoonful of salad - for £4.95! Nice atmosphere, if they improve the value for money factor I would go again. I know rents are expensive but they'll not have many repeat customers at those prices.

Sorry, snakes (should have read snacks) would new for sheffield and maybe people might have some positive comments to write, miserable lot.




We are trying to be positive and pro-active. A new businesss opens, we want it to be good and want it to survive. Most people are hoping it improves, we will use it and hope it does survive.

A lot of people are offering sensible advice; maybe you could pass on some suggestions if you are in everyday. It is good that they are trying to do something different; it would be impossible to compete directly with the very successful Remos, Thyme and Vittels.

As for wishing new businesses good luck; did you notice Mooch, the new gift shop which opened on Saturday; they have some great gifts and fantastic cards. I will have to stay away if I want to sort my finances. Good luck to Mooch.

Long live Broomhill and its independent shops and cafes.

) it's not going to be a cheap place to rent but it won't be even Ecclesall Road money I suspect. Probably in the £20-25k a year ground rent, I would hazard an unqualified guess. Maybe it will improve but it's just not great, interior decor, etc. just could be better, it feels empty I think is the main thing, it will be worse come winter when it's dark and cold outside, it's going to look like Night Hawks in there! It is pricey, double espresso is £1.50...everywhere, even London, I want to see it do well but I don't think they've got the mix right...yet.

The rent is almost double your guess, outrageous! I too hope they do well, taking such a risk with those kinds of overheads, they deserve success and i wish them well. i suspect the problems/complaints will be resolved as most teething problems are. I'm glad it's not one of the big chains which make everywhere look the same.

Also had a look in the fancy new gift shop Mooch, it looks very nice, not the sort of things I buy but I hope enough people do for them to make a success of it.

I'm please that the grotty cleaning company has moved and I'd like to wish them luck with the business.

As I've already said I've nothing against Cream and the one time I've been I thought it was fine, but I think it's a shame the dry cleaners/Timpsons have gone, it was really useful having a dry cleaner's in Broomhill...
I haven't seen this Mooch place everyone's talking about but it sounds exciting, will have to have a look this weekend...

Yes, long live Broomhill!

With some of the comments on here regarding the prices at Cream, it seems as though Abbey Glen are still there.

Taken to the cleaners, and all that.....,

I haven't been yet so am hardly qualified to comment. But it has tidied up what was a bit of a scruffy corner of Broomhill. Let's hope the vacant premises next door (the old and much lamented KFC) get taken over soon.

I also hope Cream catch sight of the comments on here and address them.

I've been to Cream a few times and thought it was great! The food, while expensive, is really good quality and certainly tantalises my taste buds. I've seen the coffee being made mostly by one guy recently and I have to say, he's really good at it!

The staff do seem a little bit unorganised at the minute; but it's a new business. They opened 4 weeks ago so you can't expect everything to be running perfectly and smoothly like a brilliantly oiled cafe that's been an established business for some time now. They'll get there, give them a break!

I do think the prices are pretty expensive, but like I said, I've been in there a few times and I don't mind paying them for what I'm getting (good quality coffee, nice atmosphere, friendly environment - from fellow customers, and contrary to popular opinion, the staff! - and lest we forget right now, a break from the bitter temperatures outside!). I really do implore them to lower the prices slightly, because like a few of you have said, students basically won't pay it. I'll mention it next time I'm there.

It seems that in the earlier posts on this thread, a number of people have an inability to have their own opinion, with comments like "Well I won't be going there then!" et al. Did you people forget to read those comments where people have had a positive experience at Cream? Surely you should be jumping on that bandwagon as well?

Do yourselves a favour and get out there and experience something. If you're going to make comments about Cream, go there, taste their coffee, taste their food, sit on their furnishings, take in the decor - only then will your opinion on the place be valid. And that's not just about Cream, that's about absolutely anything at all.

And one other point in a similar light - if you have a complaint or comment or advice or anything for the place, I'm absolutely certain the owners would love it if you spoke to them about it. Let us not forget that it's a brand new company and they NEED the advice and feedback from the community so that they CAN sort out these issues. I'm sure they'd actually LOVE to hear from you, be it positive or negative. There's nothing that irritates me more than people who hide behind the shield of THE INTERNET and bitch about this or that and then never comment about it to the people themselves.

Oh and that thing about the Danish owner... I'm fairly sure racism isn't tollerated on these forums, and if it is, it bloody well shouldn't be.

We should definitely support independent local businesses - the money they make goes back in to the local economy and keeps out of town places like Broomhill & Eccy Rd thriving. I haven't been to Cream yet, but as I have a mind of my own, I won't refuse to go based on other people's negative comments - it would be a dull old world if we all liked the same things.

As for Mooch on Whitam Rd, went there last week on Sunday and they don't open. Went again on Weds and it was 'closed due to building work' apparently. Looked like there was naff all going on inside to me! Given they don't seem to open on Sundays, could they not have done the work then...?

Did look lovely though, but I'm not sure who's buying £150 odd side tables in Broomhill. Maybe next time I go they'll be open and I can have a proper look at all of their stuff!

There's nothing that irritates me more than people who hide behind the shield of THE INTERNET and bitch about this or that and then never comment about it to the people themselves.

Pots and kettles, just possibly, in the nicest possible way.

Also, it's not a British trait to complain overtly. It might be increasingly common but it is still the norm to bitch to your friends about somewhere or something after you've resentfully paid for something you didn't enjoy!

Moreover, it is only a coffee shop, it'll do well or it won't and it will succeed or fail on the basis of it's ability to deliver to what residents/users fo Broomhill want at the price they're prepared to pay and if it fails it'll probably become a dog grooming parlour or something if similarly limited social utility, IMHO!

it looks very empty to me, is it finished? Are they completley ignoring the students in the area? If they made it a bit cooler and studenty they could make a mint in there! If only I had a few hundred grand......................

I've resolved to go back and give it another try soem time in the near future.

it looks very empty to me, is it finished? Are they completley ignoring the students in the area? If they made it a bit cooler and studenty they could make a mint in there! If only I had a few hundred grand......................

I don't think they are ignoring students!!!
As a frequent visitor to Cream I'm quite sure it is finished. If you look through the windows properly you will notice obvious clues (customers sitting down).
How cool would you like it to be. I think Cream is very cool for an out of town, independently owned cafe, with the added bonus of a Gallery upstairs, with the first STUDENT exhibition starting in November.
The space if quite refreshing rather than being packed in like sardines and not able to talk privately which is what seems to happen in many cafes in the area. It is also very family friendly, no steps at the front door and room for pushchairs to be manoeuvred around.
I think before you pass comment you should have a good look, maybe even go inside.

c'mon m2xmr you are the owner aren't you????????

As for Mooch on Whitam Rd, went there last week on Sunday and they don't open. Went again on Weds and it was 'closed due to building work' apparently. Looked like there was naff all going on inside to me! Given they don't seem to open on Sundays, could they not have done the work then...?

Unless I'm much mistaken, most things in Broomhill are closed on Sundays (with the exception of a few cafes/takeaways and, of course, Somerfield). I don't think it's fair to judge them based on this. I still haven't been, but am looking forward to going and having a look around soon...

I think it's really nice and will go again. Good luck to them. I haven't eaten there yet so can't comment on the food, but would only moan about prices if it wasn't worth it. The market will ultimately determine the right prices.

Service was quite slow although it wasn't that busy, but maybe that'll improve with practice. It's good that people with pushchairs can get in and move around easily, those without also have the option of the upstairs area. The big windows are great for noseying at the people and traffic passing by in the cold.

I would think most people are pretty glad the eyesore of the drycleaners has gone from the most prominent retail position in Broomhill. I reluctantly go to a drycleaners (whichever one is convenient) about every 4 months but never set foot in the Broomhill one - they don't need to be on every high street as they are in supermarkets etc these days. Coffee shops do need to be in prominent high street locations to catch the passing custom.

I would think most people are pretty glad the eyesore of the drycleaners has gone from the most prominent retail position in Broomhill. I reluctantly go to a drycleaners (whichever one is convenient) about every 4 months but never set foot in the Broomhill one - they don't need to be on every high street as they are in supermarkets etc these days. Coffee shops do need to be in prominent high street locations to catch the passing custom.

Do areas like Broomhill not need services like that? They give an area as much character as endless coffee shops (independent or otherwise). A viable community needs services, companies like Abbey Glen (with whom I have no connection) I would suspect also paid their staff more and retained them for longer than a coffee shop would. Independent small businesses, providing mundane services, unattractive or not have as a much a place in the community and local economy as coffee shops, cafes etc. do. There is now more choice in terms of coffee shops, if that were needed but less diversity of services. In it's previosu state it was not entirely attractive but it was functional and I think to a point the service it offered had a real value too.

In many ways those kinds of businesses are victims of the expansion of supermarkets but people aren't prepared to be precious about them and don't mourn their passing seeing their demise as an improvement to the 'High Street' but in the long run as the diversity of shops and services declines what replaces that? Endless similar cafes, bars, takeaways etc.? Would that really be an improvement?

Unless I'm much mistaken, most things in Broomhill are closed on Sundays (with the exception of a few cafes/takeaways and, of course, Somerfield). I don't think it's fair to judge them based on this. I still haven't been, but am looking forward to going and having a look around soon...

I completely understand them not opening on Sundays, and was only half expecting them to be open - my point was, why close on a day you're normally open to do building work when you could do it on the day you're closed anyway. I'm sure there was a good reason for it, just seems an unnecessary loss of a days trading, and gives the impression that it has fairly ad hoc opening hours (none were advertised when I went there). Not ideal for a new business, but I wouldn't judge them for it, and it hasn't stopped me going back since. Not my cup of tea though, but nice stuff if you like that kind of thing.

Having tried it again yesterday afternoon I was even less impressed, coffee was cold and flavourless, no head on the espresso. Unnecessarily required to nominate the table we were going to sit at and give the staff the table number. When I queried why the slice of cake I had cost £3.10 the waitress explained that it was because "it used to be on menu and come with ice cream and cream and things and now it doesn't". I suggested that the price was a little steep, particularly as it really was not that nice, she shrugged, looked awkward and left.

Confused, I was, satisfied that I won't return, definitely.

Its seem mrs mills is very hard to please in many ways after reviewing all her posts?

As a frequent visitor I've noticed Cream is becoming more and more popular, especially with groups of mums, so they must be doing something right.

I've also noticed the menu changing incorporating seasonal produce.

I'm always very happy with my coffee, which is normally made and served by the same man. He takes real pride in offering good service and a great drink. The continental breakfast was also very nice and refreshing to see they are now offering a vegetarian option.

I would urge people to try Cream and then post an opinion.

Do they have more than one food menu available yet? Why is the coffee menu so large and the food menu invisible? Is the coffee fair trade?

Not impressed. The interior has all the charm of a surgery waiting room, and the food isn't that great. there are much better places for coffee in Broomhill!

Mrs.Mills is not difficult to please, Mrs.Mills just thinks people ought to do their jobs properly and professionally and would never be faint or reluctant with praise where it's due, I promise! There are many fine restaurants, eateries, cafes and bars in Sheffield but, in my opinion, Cream is not one of them. The problem is that Mrs. Mills does not like parting with pennies for something she could do better herself, or for somethnig which is done incorrectly and is frankly bad. Never let is be said Mrs. Mills is difficult to please!

Hmmm, funny m2mxr has no opinions on anything on this forum so far but 'Cream'?

Interesting thread I am sure, but 5 posts all about a coffee shop in Broomhill? Maybe you should check some of the others out too.

Do they have more than one food menu available yet? Why is the coffee menu so large and the food menu invisible? Is the coffee fair trade?

The food menu's are on all but a few of the tables.

On the counters upstairs and down.

On the outside of the building by the front door and on a stand by the stairs :huh:

The food menu's are on all but a few of the tables.



Why not ALL the tables?

You do seem unusually precious about Cream m2xmr, it is almost as if you were somehow connected with them? If you are maybe you should take some of the criticism on board rather than assuming because you've done something in a particular way it is beyond question?

m2xmr, if you are in some way connected we have no problem at all with you posting as a proud owner. :)

I think the owners need a trip to the continent to find out what a real cafe should be. If they got it right, it could be packed to the rafters from dawn to midnight. If I had the capital I would run the perfect cafe. It seems that very few others can (excet Remo) of course.

Went to Remo yesterday and service was awful. Waited 15 minutes for a smoothie and further 20 minutes for a panini. Food was good but not worth the wait. They really need to get themselves sorted as there were only a maximum of 10 people in there. Shame, but will never go back or recommend the cafe.

Seeing as this thread has been resurrected.... I think Cream is settling in OK and I like their choice of soft drinks etc. But their lemon drizzle cake is horrible! Doughy and heavy and nothing like a lemon drizzle cake should be!

After my last experience there I have not returned and have no plans to so do. It does not seem to have become a regular fixture amongst my friends and colleagues who work or live in or near Broomhill, which is a shame.

I really rate this place as 10 out of 10. I call in every day now for a coffee fix and the staff are delightful, friendly and chirpy. Ok, it can be bit slow service at times but the cofee is always delicious...in fact I like it so much I have abandoned Starbucks on Division Street and would rather go the Broomhill.......

What Broomhill has needed for years is something like this. Keep it going its superb!!!! Ok its not cheap, but then you get what you pay for, the breakfasts are delicious and very good value I think. Kicks the pants out of the other coffee shop further along with the sofas in it, and what better way to spend a pleasant half hour than in Cream with your laptop (free wifi) and a fix or 2 of the coffee bean experience!!!!

A bit of a random one this. I really rate Cream in Broomhill & enjoy the hot drinks & food on occasion when I eat there. One of my friends has an issue with the location of the toilet on the upper floor & says that it is unhygienic that it is so close to the kitchen & because of this he refuses to eat food there. I have never had such a problem with the food I must say! What I was wondering though was surely the place wouldn't have been allowed to open for health & safety reasons if having the toilet so close to the kitchen was a hygiene issue?

Like I say, it’s more a question out of interest rather than a criticism of the place. Myself & friend both enjoy spending time there & will continue to do so!

Does the Canadian girl still work there? I went on the first day of opening when it was having a few teething problems but haven't been back since because I can't stand coffee shops.

But that Canadian girl, wow.

she was far from Canadian. American in fact, and no; she works at Remo's up the road now.

I still rate this...very very friendly place

she was far from Canadian. American in fact, and no; she works at Remo's up the road now.

Nah, this one was definitely Canadian because I was there with my Canadian friend and they both got all excited.

I was in Cream tonight for the opening of their new exhibition (three - scott hawkins, foster, kate vale - on until 2/11/08 ).

I can't comment on the value for money aspect (because I was a ligger :thumbsup:), but I thought it was a great art space, comfortable to be in and in a lovely location with good views (go upstairs to the corner window when it's dark) across the city. The staff were efficient and pleasant too.

The refreshments provided were delicious, and, if they are any indication of the usual menu, I'd have no hesitation in choosing to eat there.

Oh yeah, and I'm a pal of kate's, so go and see her pictures!

Not been in for about a month so spending an hour there later while I do a bit of work in Broomhill....oh yes, cup of fine coffee and an exalted view of Fulwood Road....what more could one ask for in life.....

After going for an interview over 2 weeks ago at Cream, the owner told me she would be in touch within 4 to 5 days. I have still yet received no reply. It's just plain rude.

Just wanted to say what a brilliant place, well done to the owners and staff!

What a great addition to Broomhill it's been since it opened. Always seems busy so I hope business is OK, it'd be a big loss if it went.

I like the place too - great coffee and I like their sourcing of fair trade etc without ramming it down everyone's throats.

I've never eaten there though. As a veggie, their breakfast option (which seems to consist of about 90 types of cheese) isn't too much of a draw. But most coffee shops don't have much to offer me in the way of food (especially as they're all quite pricey anyway) but as a place to sit and have a few coffees, I really like it. I think the venue helps as it's 90% windows so nice and bright.

My only lament is that it (or any coffee shop in Sheffield) isn't open until later. I'm always after somewhere to haunt of an evening without being compelled to start boozing.