The Loft Coffee Shop — Restaurant in Barnsley

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...

Cakes look really nice. Hot chocolate was fine, standard Cadbury type job. But a place with coffee in the name shouldn't be serving undrinkable swill. No barista here. Poor quality over-roasted beans, and a bog standard espresso machine being used by staff that don't know what they're doing (knock, twist, tamp). Nice as a little cafe if you don't...

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....