Today we were invited to Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen in Sheffield for a brunch visit. Funny enough, someone had actually recommended it to me a couple of weeks ago, so I was thrilled when they reached out with an invite for a complimentary visit.
Birdhouse is tucked away on Sidney Street in the Cultural Industries Quarter, in a charming little courtyard. The building itself is a beautifully converted former cutlery machine factory. It only opened last month, so it’s brand new—and a total hidden gem I’m so glad we’ve now discovered.
We were seated upstairs, where the décor is bright, modern, and fresh. The kids were given crayons and colouring sheets, which was a huge help—any parents reading this will know just how important that is when eating out!
While we browsed the menu, we were given some matcha popcorn to nibble on, which was a lovely little touch—and again, kept the kids busy.
I have to admit, I got a bit excited when I saw the rainbow-coloured menus. You all know how much I love anything rainbow! I was really impressed with the menu—it had so many tempting options, plus a great children’s section too.
Normally I just stick to my usual latte, as I’m not the most adventurous when it comes to drinks. But the drinks menu here was so unique, I had to try something different. I ended up going for the red velvet latte (though the rose hot chocolate was tempting too). James chose the rooibos tea (£2.60), and the kids had pink lemonade.
All Birdhouse teas are ethically sourced, and their coffee comes from Sheffield’s own Foundry Coffee Roasters.
Both Evie and I chose the house pancakes—mine from the main menu (£7), and hers from the kids’ menu. They’re served with coconut blossom syrup, blueberry compote, and whipped coconut cream—and wow, they were amazing. Just look at the photos below—they speak for themselves!
James had the eggs benedict (£7), which came with poached eggs, Birdhouse earl grey & honey glazed ham, wilted spinach, and a toasted muffin topped with house béarnaise sauce. It looked incredible—and I can confirm the ham tasted just as good as it looked!
Max went for the Little Birds Breakfast, which included sausage, poached egg, tomato, potatoes, mushrooms, bacon, and toast. It was a really generous portion, and he gave it a good go—managing to eat most of it!
The menu also has plenty of healthy options like smoothie bowls, avocado on toast, and baked oats, along with a great range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Everything is high quality and locally sourced.
Birdhouse doesn’t just do brunch—they’ve got lunch and evening menus too. James and I are already planning a return visit for cocktails and a child-free evening meal!
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