Le Petit Cafe in Sheffield

More than a novelty.. Somewhere to ovsit take in the view and warm up! These experiences make travel what it should be. Random food like French biscuits and cassoulet!

We were collecting some goods from a local shop, but they weren’t quite ready so we were recommended a visit to this little cafe for a cup of tea. We couldn’t resist the home made chocolate and Guinness cake and the salted caramel and apple mince pies. Absolutely gorgeous. It’s a pity we live about 15 miles away or we would visit on a regular basis.

I booked an afternoon tea for my husbands 40th birthday. I did book a couple of months in advance and this is recommended. It only cost £9.95 each with a choice of sandwiches, cake, scones and tea or coffee. It was lovely, my husband was really surprised. The staff had placed some happy birthdays on the table, which was nice. When the tea came down they turned down the lights and sang happy birthday. The cafe was full but my husband loved it and happily blew out the candles. I would say even though it’s a very small cafe the effort they put in was great. We will go back to try one of the other delicious looking sandwiches but will book just in case. There is also free parking opposite, this has nothing to do with the cafe but is good to know especially if it’s raining

This is a pretty little cafe with about 6 tables, all covered with embroidered table cloths and china tea services and a couple outside. The food is fresh, home made and delicious and the owner bakes her own cakes daily, they are to die for.

Met with sisters and cousins for our monthly catch up. It is a small cafe as the name suggests with about 6 tables and a few outside with a very friendly welcoming atmosphere. It has a varied menus with sandwiches, salads and a wide variety of cakes and scones etc all of which are delicious. We have a variety of coffees and cakes and stay for about 2 hours which Nicky is quite happy to accommodate us. Looking forward to our next get together.

Pretty little cafe in a secluded spot close to The Church in the centre of Ecclesfield old village. Advertised by a sign outside. Owned by a lovely French lady who was helping a student with their work. We had a super lunch of a French style toasted sandwich , coffee and home made cake. Good menu and food is well presented and freshly made . Not expensive either.

Visit Lunchtime on Weds 19th September. Top quality food. Great menu for various tastes. Really friendly happy staff. Who went the extra mile. Cakes were amazing. This little cafe is worth traveling to. This is the best little cafe I have been to in a long time. You won't be disappointed. (At busy times you may like to call ahead as I'm sure this will be a popular little cafe.) Well done management and staff. I would give 6 Stars if I could.

Had a lovely lunch with a friend today! Highly recommend a visit, the food and service were excellent.

I visited Le Petit Cafe yesterday afternoon for the first time and what a delight it was. It’s a very small cafe but the personal service you receive is outstanding. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food that’s served is beautifully fresh and brimming with colour and the cakes - well, they are to die for! It’s a lovely quiet cafe, where I thoroughly enjoyed drinking my tea whilst reading my book. Far from the hubbub of popular high street ‘cafes’ and the food is even better!! I’ll definitely be visiting again soon!

Visited for a light bite with my elderly Mum. Such a fabulous cafe and the owners(Nicky and Dave) were so friendly and helpful. The food is all home made. We had the pea & mint soup which was so fresh and tasty. Brought a couple of scones home with home made gooseberry jam. Yum! This will now be a regular for us and I aim to make my way though the wonderful menu.

Beautiful homemade lemon and elderflower cake, unbelievably light, to die for, excellent friendly service too 😄

I took my elderly mum for a lunchtime treat and booked in advance for a window table. We arrived to find it wonderfully decorated with sparkles and fresh flowers. One panini later we were delving into the scrumptious desert menu giggling trying to taste each others. The gin and tonic cheesecake is simply the best thing I've ever tasted! A big thumbs up for smiling front of hourse and quick and efficient chef. A total delight!

Celebrated my birthday last week ,with my lovely friends, at Le petit cafe in the evening. The food was divine & the service second to none.Many thanks to Nikki & Dave & waitress ,you made it so special x

My meal was gorgeous and prompt in coming to me. The atmosphere is typically English. A lovely little place for afternoon tea!

Based just around the corner from us it’s a lovely place to just escape from the pace of life. We go there regular for a late Saturday lunch. Offers a wide range on the menu for whether you want something ordinary or just that bit different. Always friendly and highly recommended

We visited Le Petit cafe in April,not our first visit but the first since the new owners took over.

I have visited here a lot of times when pregnant and once since I had my baby boy and its really such a great little place and within walking distance of my house so even more of a reason to visit! Lots of specials on the menu I would recommend the BBQ chicken panini and also the owner makes her own cakes which are amazing and presentation is superb. Never had a bad meal and the owners are so friendly they remember me and comment on my baby which is lovely :)

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Visited a bistro night at this venue last night. The food and the service were both excellant and despite the snow coming down thick and fast outside the atmosphere was great everyone who had managed to get there in the bad weather seemed to enjoy it as much as I did. A very friendly venue with outstanding food.

Visited nearly 3 weeks ago for my Gran's birthday, the cafe is lovely and cosy with beautiful table linens and decorations. We ordered a variety of paninis and toasties followed by some slabs of chocolate cake. All the food was delicious with generous portion sizes. The staff sang Happy Birthday to my Gran and put a candle in her cake, which made her day.

Great food and friendly service. I had the brunch scrambled egg on crumpet topped with smoked salmon, it was delicious. The cakes were so nice my family members ordered additional portions to take home!

I passed this cafe whilst working in sheffield for the day. On my drive back to the Midlands I was looking for something other than a service station or fast food chain to grab some food and spotted this little cafe. Wow! Very glad I...

Booked a table of six for friends and family at a Bistro night, which the café does on a fairly regular basis. It is a small venue (maximum 18 covers or so), but comfortable and with a nice atmosphere. Owners and staff make you very welcome in an efficient and relaxed manner.

Popped in to Le Petit Café for a spot of lunch.

I have previously visited here just for coffee when it was under different management and what I can say is just what a difference from the moment we walked in. The proprietors are lovely extremely friendly & nothing is too much trouble. All three courses me & my husband had were delicious & beautifully presented. I can't wait to visit again for another Bistro Night & will definitely call in for coffee & cake.

Just had lunch with a friend at this fabulous little cafe. The food, presentation and service, is the tops. Had home made coronation chicken which was absolutely delicious followed by the best gluten free cheesecake, (home made and beautifully presented), I have ever tasted.

Following a long absence, visited this cafe again which is under new management. We were not disappointed. Wonderful welcome, and very friendly service. Had a lovely lunch, we will definitely be returning.

Visiting Ecclesfield for a memorial service we arrived in plenty of time. Strolling down the road from St. Mary’s Church we found this superb little cafe. Just enough time for a drink before the service started, we were highly impressed with this clean artisan type bistro. Good sturdy cast iron tables with farmhouse style chairs, the tables covered with linen and lace with fresh dainty posies. An interesting decor crisp and homely and an attractive menu which intrigued us enough whilst drinking our tea and coffee to decide to make another journey one day just to partake of lunch. The coffee was rich, hot and the service friendly and inviting, looking forward to a 30 mile trip for lunch! Trés Bon.

I call in every week for a cup of coffee and food, both of which are really good. The food is homemade,tasty and well presented. The owners are friendly and welcoming, they've created a nice atmosphere and I highly recommend the cafe.

I really enjoy meeting up with friends here for tasty food and great coffee.

I took my Mum here for her birthday, we had afternoon tea, it was lovely, very well presented and very tasty homemade/baked food.

Called in because it looked inviting and it was raining at the time. Good move. It has a nice atmosphere and the owners are very friendly. I had the Coronation chicken, which was excellent. I live in Dorset and just happened to be in the area with my mother. Next time I am in town I shall definitely pay another visit. Highly recommended.

brilliant little cafe. service and food excellent. surroundings are very clean. The couple who run the cafe are very friendly. Definitely recommend this cafe. the car park is on the opposite side of the road

Called in for lunch with a friend. Owners nice , friendly and helpful. We ordered the sharing platter which was very nice. Camembert, hommous, tomatoes chutney , pesto with red pepper type dip ,salad and various breads was plenty for two and very tasty. Couldn't resist the homemade cakes (although we didn't need them) i had raspberry and elderflower cake which was to die for and my friend had beetroot cake which was also really nice. Will definitely be back

First visit to this lovely little cafe. Great staff and nicely laid out.Had a blue cheese steak panini which was very tasty, and a toastie which was also good.Then we had Eaton Mess Cheesecake, wow was amazing. All homemade too!Will defo be back!

Popped in on a rainy day for coffee and a slice of homemade cake. The cake was to die for, a rose and blueberry cake (if i remember correctly) amazing! Very friendly, will be in again :)

Our first visit since the cafe changed owners was a very pleasant experience with a lovely ambience and some decorative flair. The lunch menu looked tempting but we opted for the home-made scones, which were delicious, as were the coffee and tea. I particularly appreciated the coffee in a mug!

my granddaughter and i went for a cream tea, we were offered a choice of sandwiches scone and choice of cake it was all very nicely presented and very fresh, the owners are friendly and the cafe is quaint.There is also as good selection of food on offer,we would certainly recommend this cafe and go back again.

Another fantastic visit to Le Petit Cafe. Great choice on the menu with the most divine, home made cakes - see photo The new owners - Nikki and Dave have put their own stamp on the place, and it's working. They've decorated, made some amendments to the menu and can't do enough for you - first class customer service.I strongly recommend a visit and we will be going back.

If you are in our around the Sheffield area and want a nice little bistro with fresh food and cakes or just to have a coffee or drink then this is the place to be. It's also a suntrap when we have the glorious weather. The new owners added some personal touches and improvements. 100% recommend.

I first visited in Feb 2017 and had delightful afternoon tea and cake. I visited again today with my wife, daughter and granddaughter. The cafe has changed ownership in the meantime, and the new owners (Dave & Nicky) are every bit as enthusiastic and keen to provide a wonderful homely service as did their predecessors. We started by sharing a baked Camembert with pesto and salad that we scooped up with Melba toast. I had a succulent sirloin steak panini, and the ladies each had a sweet chilli chicken tortilla. All these were served with salad and crisps. The salad was really fresh and crisp and obviously prepared with thought and care.Ample fresh cake and hot beverages rounded off a leisurely mid week treat. Dave and Nicky were friendly and welcoming to a new mum and her baby. They have yet to fully address baby and toddler facilities, but the windowsill was ample for the carry-cot and, although cosy, I'm assured the loo was roomy enough to attend to our granddaughter.It was relaxing to sit and watch the world go by for a while and I've no doubt we'll return on our next trip to Ecclesfield.The above review was written by me on Tuesday 13th June. I just want to add that I've been looking at the other reports today (4th July 2017) and notice that the less favourable reviews were written before 2017 when the current owners took over the restaurant.

Called in on a hectic day and what a pleasant place. Nikki and Dave were very accommodating and offered the dogs a biscuit each, then I had to decide on which cake to try. I finally settled on the Victoria sponge with home made strawberry jam with a cappuccino. The cake was home made and presented brilliantly - very pleasant and reasonably priced.The place has been recently decorated and is very welcoming and relaxing, will defiantly be back to sample more of the menu.

Met friends for a light bite. Food freshly prepared and very nice, thoughly enjoyed the hot tea and toasted sandwich. Then heard there was an Eaton Mess Cheesecake being prepared in the kitchen....would have been rude not to try a piece. OMG....worth the wait as it was absolutely delicious. Probably the best I've had.!!

We visited today and was impressed by what we encountered. We had cake and coffee. The cake I had was well presented and tasted fresh. The coffee was great too. My husband had mocha which was new to the drinks menu and was very pleased with it. The owners, Nikki and Dave were welcoming and have clearly given the place a makeover. We would definitely visit again.

Brilliant cafe in Ecclesfield which has been recently taken over by Nicky and Dave. They are so friendly and accommodating. The cake which Nicky bakes are fantastic and I am looking forward to tasting the gin and tonic cake. My daughter loves the white hot chocolate. Lovely cafe on our doorstep in the heart of Ecclesfield.

Le Petit Cafe is a lovely oasis in Ecclesfield, small and cosy. There has been a recent change in ownership and the new owners are very welcoming and keen for menu suggestions so that they know they are supplying what their customers want. We went for lunch whilst on a visit to our aunt and left feeling happy that there is somewhere easily accessible where she can go for a tasty meal and nice company. Food was good, service prompt and friendly and we would definitely return. Good luck to Nicky and Dave with their new business.

Le Petit Café has just changed owners and I popped down with a couple of friends to have a bit of lunch.The coffee is good and the chocolate cake was lovely. My friends reported that their sandwich and cheese scones were also good.It's a lovely little place to meet friends and sit out in the sunshine when the weather allows.

I'm told its under new ownership by a couple called Dave & Nicky amazing food in a wonderful setting. One to try at least once,will we go back oh yes without a doubt.

Gorgeous little cafe in the heart of old Ecclesfield. Had a lovely Spanish omelette and an extremely lovely piece of chocolate orange cake! Good, strong latte too. Very hospitable owner and great staff. We'll be back!

This is just down my road and is such a lovely little place, it is small but a perfect spot for a lovely bite to each and a cup of coffee. Is the perfect sun trap in the summer months and it is so nice to sit outside and watch the world go by! Homemade cakes and a varied menu, really lovely!

A small but perfectly formed little cafe. Lovely eats, lovely owner. Homemade jams and cakes to take home.

We go every week for coffee and cakes. The staff are very friendly and always welcome you with a smile. The cafe is spotless. Homemade cooking. Highly recommended.

I've been several times to this lovely little cafe; a wonderful place to meet friends over a light lunch, morning coffee or afternoon tea. It is always difficult to decide what to eat as it is all so tempting. The salads and open sandwiches are very tasty, while the variety of (really) homemade cakes makes any thought of diet fly out of the window. The friendly owner, who serves in the shop then goes home to bake more cakes, would give Mary Berry a run for her money. Opening hours, of necessity, are a little limited, but there are also monthly bistro evenings. Ecclesfield is an outer suburb of Sheffield, but the cafe is in the older area, next to what I think is reputed to be the largest parish church in England and quite close to the park.

Looked on Trip Advisor to find an afternoon tea near to Whitley Hall and found Lee Petit Cafe. Not disappointed with this small cafe. A lovely, chatty owner attended to our needs, cooked and brought our food to the table. Eager to gauge our enjoyment. Very reasonable prices, and I can highly recommend the scones.

Me and my friends go in every week and the food is excellent the cafe is spotless and the staff are so helpful I would highly recommend le petit to everyone

Called in yesterday, we sat outside because we had our dog but the sitting area in front of the cafe is a great sun trap and provides an excellent position for people watching!As usual, a fantastic selection of home made cakes, all made by the owner :))We have been here a few times, since the change of ownership and enjoyed every visit. Always a nice, relaxed atmosphere and We've been to a Bistro evening, which I would thoroughly recommend - you need to book for this.A wonderful selection of food, cakes and coffee/drinks - all professionally served.

We've only been in this lovely little cafe twice but it is really cosy and attention to detail is brilliant. The owner is really friendly and makes all her own cakes, scones, soups and jams and every one of them is delicious. If you're ever in or near Ecclesfield you really need to pop in for a coffee and cake. She also does one night a week as a bistro evening and the menu looks absolutely delicious. Also on the third ~Thursday of each month she has a musical afternoon with guitarist and singer Lou Marriott and it's a real fun afternoon. Please try it.

Had a lovely walk here on a beautiful day. Only had cold drinks and coffee,but the cakes looked scrumptious. Every time i have passed there has been a different window theme depending on what's going on. Great fun. We loved working out the flags in the café of countries involved in the Olympics.

I didn't think it was possible to find perfection in a store until calling into Le Petit Cafe. Me and my partner were so warmly welcomed by the owner upon arrival and due to the fact it was half an hour before closing time, had the cafe all to ourselves. We ordered a latte and a special hot chocolate, followed by a slice of homemade Guinness chocolate cake each. This was just what we needed after strolling through the fields on a Wednesday afternoon. Everything was presented so elegantly and with care - the cakes even came with mango coulis drizzled around the edge! The cafe itself was slightly on the smaller side, but this added to the essence and beauty of the place. Very traditional with a real vintage feel due to the graceful and exquisite decor. The owner was so friendly and chatted to us for a while which gave us a real sense of comfort and belonging. Couldn't recommend this cafe any more! Best cafe I've ever visited and I look forward to visiting again very soon!

Home made cakes and scones with a decent coffee make the slight problem of parking worthwhile. Served by a very pleasant young man was a bonus.

After a bracing walk across fields we called in to The Petit Café for refreshments!What a lovely café.Only small, but with beautiful decor and examples of art work on the walls.Tea served in teapot with china tea cups, coffee strong and piping hot.It's impossible to refuse the offer of homemade cakes!I can recommend the rose and rhubarb cake, lemon drizzle cake and sticky ginger cake!!!All of them were delicious and served with a very decorative sweet dressing.I would thoroughly recommend Le Petit Cafe.

The cafe was quiet on our visit about an hour before closing but we were greeted warmly by the young waiter.We had the Yorkshire platter, pate platter and lemon drizzle cake all with good coffee.All well presented and very tasty. Reasonably priced too . Worth a visit, the planned retro bistro night looked interesting!

Fabulous little gem of a "Cafe" beautiful food. Presentation excellent and the owner and waiter eager to please. Nothing is too much trouble for them. We will be back as well as recommending to others..next stop... Bistro Night

My sister and I had a lovely lunch here. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. Lots to choose from with a regular menu and a specials board too. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Lovely lunch with my daughter. .had a ham own sandwich which was very nice. We had a lovely chat with the owner and the waiter.it had a very cosy atmosphere which was great on such a cold day.

We called in for lunch on Tuesdsy 5th January, being the first day the cafe reopened after the Christmas break. The proprietress was very welcoming and made us feel very welcome. She talked about the menu and explained how long she had run the business and how wherever she could she sought local produce. All meals were prepared freshly by the proprietress. We had a lovely relaxing lunch and will definitely be back.

Popped in yesterday with my wife and our four month old. Very friendly and welcoming. The menu isn't huge, but it still offered more than I'd normally expect from a cafe (particularly one with such an intimate setting).I had a crayfish and prawn salad from the specials board, which was lovely and excellent value. Lots of thought had clearly gone into its preparation and presentation. My wife had a toasted cheese and ham croissant, which she also enjoyed. Our little guy had a spot of milk (he's not one for complicating things).We finished up with some homemade cakes - and took a piece of flapjack home with us.All in all a lovely little break from the November rain - we'd definitely recommend and will pop in again if we're up in Ecclesfield.

I visited Le Petit Cafe for lunch on a Sunday afternoon with friends as I have done many times before.The cafe has changed hands, and whilst the coffee was very pleasant I was a little disappointed at the limited menu.One friend had soup, which was home made and very tasty. My other friend and I had a salad from the specials board and whilst it was beautifully presented was much smaller than I have been given on past visits and at over £7 didn't really provide value for money.Sadly, the range of cakes has changed and there wasn't one that took our fancy.

Went here for lunch back in April and really enjoyed it. We were served by a lovely young lady who was very attentive and an absolute credit to this small but perfectly formed cafe. The food was impeccable and I am looking forward to returning.

Second visit with friends, as good as the first which was fab! The place is very small but very friendly and the food excellent.Would recommend but make sure you book well in advance.Hope this helps you all.RegardsPaul

I and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the Tapas evening referred to by the previous contributor. Any contribution made anonymously is not worth paying heed to. Non of the other diners spoken to, and there were only 14 of us in total, were aware of any issues. This sounds like the comments of a competitor or disgruntled staff member rather than a customer.The standard of the food and the atmosphere within the cafe and between the other diners went towards making for an excellent evening out.

I’ve been coming to this place since it opened I think 3 years ago, and it’s just awesome. Christine the lady who runs it cooks the best food and the service is similar to that you would expect to find in an expensive restaurant. If you are looking for a romantic chilled out night try the Tapas on a Friday, at £17.50 a head you get plenty and it’s a relatively cheap night as you bring your own wine. Christine also does a Bistro night on a Saturday which is more expensive at £21.50 each but again well worth it as the food is top quality although the Tapas night defiantly offers the best value.You can also off-course just call in during the day for something to eat, Christine does a really good range of hot and cold food, I’ve probably had everything on the menu over the years and it’s all very tasty and beautifully presented.If you decide to try the Tapas or Bistro night you’ll need to book about a month in advance or forget it because the venue is only small and sits about 8 small tables so it’s no good if there are more than about 4 of you.I’ve only ever seen a couple of negative reviews on this place and it’s normally only been when there are larger groups in who have complained about being told to keep the noise down a little when they have had too much wine and got steadily louder as the evening has progressed. I happened to be in with my wife Nicola one such night and I felt like telling the party of women to keep it down myself. Anyway it is very rare you get larger parties in, I think Christine has deliberately tried to move away from larger parties and has targeted couples or group of four which I think is the right approach given the venue size.Also, Christine is French which is why a couple of people may have commented that she comes across as rude. Don’t hit me with a bread stick when you next see me if you read this Christine. But on a serious note nothing could be further from the truth. Christine just has high standards and you can see that in how she manages her staff and the way she presents her food. Anyway if you try the place you won’t be disappointed, it’s why once people discover Le Petite Café they come back time after time after time.

This is a find. A warm welcome, a warm room. A big pot of tea and hot apple strudel. Excuse the emphasis on heat, it was a very cold day. The apple was fresh not tinned and I hope I'll get an opportunity to try the savoury dishes or maybe Friday night tapas some day. See photo for the attention to detail.

Called in to la petite cafe for lunch .. it was excellent. The owner Christine tries to vary the specials board menus. The coffee is always good, the mains are interesting and tasty and a good selection of home made cakes always available. If you have not been here, do give it a try, its different to the normal 'run of the mill' cafe. The service is excellent and friendly.

We had Saturday dinner here to celebrate my father-in-law's 90th Birthday recently and had the whole restaurant (16 places) to ourselves. The menu was specifically created for us. The food was excellent, every dish tasted delicious and the service from Christine and her staff was warm and attentive. After a little bruschetta I had prawn/crayfish starter which tasted lovely and my wife enjoyed her figs and parma ham. As main we both chose the Lamb with balsamic glaze which was succulent and utterly gorgeous. There was hardly any room for the chocolate pot and the cheeses that followed but we managed to squeeze them in, rude not to.Can't wait to eat here again, thanks to Christine and her staff for making it a memorable dinner!!!

Had an amazing latte with friends yesterday. The owner is very welcoming. The shop is quaint and the cakes.....well what can I say.... Amazing Try it. You won't be disappointed I promise x

We hired the Cafe for the evening for 60th birthday based on a James Bond thieme. Christine (the owner) entered into the spirit and had set up the bistro beautifully. Met the "birthday boy" outside with a cocktail. We had lovely three course dinner - food delicious and beautifully presented. Take your own wine - only small charge for corkage and served by waiter all evening. Staff lovely - very attentive. Thank you for making it a memorable evening. Family had travelled from Scotland and Lincolnshire and were all impressed. Definitely recommend. Also good place for gorgeous cake and coffee through the day!

We popped in on the off chance after a walk around the village and park. For two lovely coffees, a piece of carrot cake, which was bursting with chunks of walnuts and goateed with a delicious frosting, and chocolate cake, served with strawberries and cream, was a bargain still just under £7.Service was efficient and friendly.

I agree totally with the C'est terrible review from the Tour evening.The owner did indeed ask us to be patient due to the high numbers, however after two hours we had a right to expect a decent meal for our £30. Her attitude when dealing with the more than justified complaints, was nothing short of rude. Maybe a one off this night, but I won't be going back.

Tucked away in a corner of Sheffield is Le Petit Café. With only 15 covers it is an intimate little place run by an authentic and charming Parisienne qui s'appelle Christine. The food is always delicious and the service always courteous but never stuffy. She also does tapas nights on Fridays (book well in advance) and a bistro evening on Saturdays.She put on a party in a neighbouring courtyard for the Tour de France's visit to Yorkshire. From the cafe''s tiny kitchen and with a bunch of willing but young and relatively inexperienced staff she produced marvellous food and the atmosphere of a real French market square party for 120 people! Despite a few logistical challenges (it's a petit kitchen remember!), she fed and watered everyone in her usual style! I'd recommend this wonderful little place to anyone.

I'm a regular customer and went to this evening with friends. Yes, the outside courtyard dining area was full but we felt it added to the atmosphere. To be fair Christine did announce at the beginning of the evening that the 5-course meal would take time, and it did. But this was to be a French meal , and leisurely eating was what those familiar with Le Petit Cafe expected. Service got off to a good start with prosecco on the house, and an accordionist serenading us. We'd brought our own wine and were able to gently unwind and relax - some of us had been watching Le Tour going past the top of the road and were exhausted! Perhaps the leisurely service was the reason why some people, rather than adapting to this easy-going French style, remained stoicly English and managed to drink too much, resulting in their being rude to both Christine and the staff. This special evening was a one-off occasion. Normally the food Le Petit Cafe produces is excellent, well-cooked, generous portions, beautifully served and tasty. On this particular evening the staff were covering greater numbers, with many different demands from customers. To some customers portion size seems to have been a problem: not my experience. This evening was a hiccup in normal service. Don't be put off: it's pretty damn good whether you want coffee and cake, or lunch, or an intimate tapas or bistro evening. It's also a lovely place to practice your French, read French magazines, or join a French course. You'll find a warm welcome and excellent service (yes!).

We were looking forward to visiting Le Petit Café after reading rave reviews on the internet. We had booked a table for a Tour de France celebration night. The courtyard was nicely decorated but we were surprised at how many tables were crammed into such a small space. This restaurant really failed to deliver. The kitchen simply could not cope with the amount of guests that were seated and the portion sizes were a joke. We ordered the ‘beef’ bourguignon and had a spoonful placed on our plate with only two small pieces of beef. This was left to go cold as we waited for the rest of the dish. It took 20 minutes and a complaint for the waiting staff to bring us TWO boiled potatoes each to go with our spoonful of bourguignon. After the complaint, we did have a visit from the owner, Christine, who was less than impressed that someone had dared to complain in her restaurant. A member of staff started crying in the middle of service and it was clear the waiting staff were under immense pressure and could not cope with the demand. By 10pm, we had been served 3 tiny-portioned courses and were all absolutely famished after sitting for 2 ½ hours and hardly eating a thing. We left before the coffee and dessert was served as we were so disappointed with the service and very hungry! I am sure the day-to-day service of this small café is normally much better. However, it was our first visit here and the poor service we received coupled with the owner’s alarming attitude to handling customer complaints made this a place we will not be visiting again.

My Mum, Sister and myself have lunch here every time we visit Ecclesfield for our hair appointments at the Hairdressers across the road, (our stylist recommended the cafe to us .) We always receive first class service and food. Everything is presented so well, and served by such welcoming staff.

This is a great cafe/restaurant! Lovely service and fantastic food and drink. The freshly squeezed orange juice is especially good!Highly recommend!!!

This place is absolutely wonderful ! We held my father's birthday party here and it was fantastic.The service is outstanding.We really felt that Christine and her excellent staff cared as much as we did about this special day.The food is delicious. It was a perfect evening.

We had booked this evening after many visits ourselves to entertain our good friends who were staying for the weekend. My friend Mike adores anything french and on entering the Cafe Christine greeted them like they were old friends. The food was the best we have had there and the service and attention to detail was excellent. I must agree with other reviewers the cakes are amazing.

As locals to the area my husband and I have been visiting the cafe since Christine opened in 2012 and always receive a warm and friendly welcome. Le Petite Cafe is a fantastic cafe by day and transforms to a beautiful bistro on Friday and Saturday evenings with a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. The food is always fantastic and as a hostess Christine's attention to detail is always spot on. The only draw back is the cakes are too tempting and you can never say no.

I recently visited Le Petit Cafe with a group of work friends on a Friday evening. This was not the first time I had visited as it is very local so I had been a few times with friends. There were 13 of us in the evening that opted for the Tapas evening with bring your own beer. On arrival there weren't enough places set, however this was quickly rectified and the food was served. Unfortunately this is where the evening went down hill, rapidly.As a group of 13 in such a small cafe, we were chatting amongst ourselves and enjoying the evening out, however the owner was less than pleased. She continually apologised to the two tables who were also dining that evening on behalf of us for our 'behaviour'. She continued to this throughout the evening, and wasn't even discreet about it, however, not once did she ask us to 'keep the noise down' which would have been difficult anyway in such a large group.If there had been such a problem of hosting for such a large party plus smaller groups at the same time, she should not have taken the booking, and if bring your own beer is such a problem...get a license!!It ruined the entire evening for us all and I will certainly not be returning.

This place is tucked away in Ecclesfield. Quite unassuming from the outside but the minute you open the door you are greeted with 'Bonjour' from the lovely Christine who cannot make you welcome enough. Whilst only small, it is perfectly laid out and the waiter was very attentive bringing me over a ramekin of salty crisps to nibble on whilst reading the menu. The menu is short but mouthwatering with a specials board with soups etc. I opted for the slightly curried chicken open sandwich and a coffee. The coffee was gorgeous and shortly followed by my sandwich - the word sandwich does not do it justice - it was a meal. Michelin star presentation with some gorgeous garnishes and dressings. It tasted as good as at it looked. I will definitely be returning here - only worry is word gets around and I will never be able to get a table!

I booked Le Petite for my wifes birthday as she has fancied trying this cafe for some time - we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived it was charming with a charming atmosphere.It was a bistro evening and we were not disappointed in any way. We shall certainly be back.

Visited here with my mum for lunch and the food was absolutely fantastic. Will deffinitely return :)

So glad we found this little place. The food is absolutely top notch, everything tastes so fresh and almost homegrown/organic. Christine remembered us from our first visit a month earlier.. My boyfriends second name is French and she told him how to pronounce it the correct way..something he never knew before...and as it was quite late in the day was advised honestly there wasn't much salad etc left as she had been absolutely packed. However, it was still plentiful and the salad that did come on the side was as good as something you would order on its own! Even after this, Christine gave us a free slice of cake to take home as we didn't get a 'full meal'. (Recommend the Lemon Drizzle cake )We haven't yet sampled the tapas night etc but will be at our first opportunity. I'm so glad this little cafe is local. It doesn't surprise me in the least that's it is always busy... I can't fault it one bit. Can't wait to return with my friends and family.

Le Petit Cafe in Ecclesfield has added greatly to the quality of life locally. We've lost many useful locally-owned shops which have been replaced mainly with non-shops - apart from Le Petit Cafe. This welcoming and friendly place has become a community hub. It's tiny, with a French menu and ambience, and a laid back style. Christine, the charismatic owner, supports local cake- makers and their produce is many and varied - and delicious. Coffee and cakes, light lunches; evening occasions (book ahead: always full) include tapas, bistro nights, and wine & cheese evenings. Once a year a special Bastille Day event with French quiz. It's now my local and I visit several times a week. [ Whilst you're in Ecclesfield, visit the Church (earliest mention 1141) with its Saxon and Norman traces. ]

I visit this gorgeous little cafe every couple of weeks with friends. The owner always greets you with a smile and you immediately feel at home. The decor is very French, and you could almost be in a little cafe in Paris. The food is delicious and such good value. There is always something different on the menu, usually Mediterranean inspired. The cakes are to die for, and presented beautifully, I love the rose and rhubarb cake. We are sampling the tapas evening next week and we are really excited to see what's on offer. I love this cafe, it's by far the best cafe in the area and I would certainly recommend it to anyone. It is wise to book if you are wanting to eat at lunchtime or if there are a few in your party.

I have passed this little cafe many times whilst driving home, always promising myself I would call one day for a coffee! Today, that occasion arose, after a trip to Ecclesfield Park with my grandson this morning, we called for coffee and cake, what a gem of a place. A warm welcome from the proprietor Christine, made all the difference. a huge selection of home make cakes were to be had, the rhubarb and rose is well worth a try! Coffee was good too! At last we, at the north side of the city have a coffee shop worth visiting! Well done! I wish you continuing success.

This is so lovely little cafe!!food was nice n good service....I love the coffee cake!!will definelly go back!

Very welcoming. A little gem of a French style cafe. The food was excellent, tasty and well presented, also lovely coffee and cake. Will definitely return again. Closed on Mondays so don't have a wasted journey. Please leave room for us !!!!

I came to Le Petit Cafe with two friends on a recommendation. We met for coffee and cake but enjoyed the ambience so much we stayed for lunch! I can heartily recommend the Croque Monsieur as well as the scrumptious freshly baked cakes! Will definitely be calling again!

My parents and I have been several times in the daytime for tea and cakes in recent months. They are always delicious and beautifully served. The new rosewater and rhubarb cake we tried recently was gorgeous. My husband and I have also been to both the Friday tapas and Saturday bistro nights. The food and atmosphere were excellent on both nights. As a fish but not meat eater, my food needs were catered to wonderfully. And with no corkage charge, the value for money is amazing.Christine, the French owner, is warm and welcoming. We had booked the bistro evening for my husband's birthday and she had him a surprise (to both of us!) birthday cake made, and even shared her wine with us when our two bottles ran out!We're looking forward to the cheese and wine evening we've booked for May, but in the meantime I know I'll be in again soon with my parents for afternoon tea.

Today is my 21at birthday & I visited the salon next door. After which I stopped for coffee & a sandwich at Le Petit Cafe with my mother. We both had the cafe-tier for two & the coffee was delicious. As a 'coffee master' for a large brand I found the coffee very flavourful & it hit the spot perfectly. I had the Croque Monsieur and salad & I can honestly say it was the best toaster I've ever had. It had a lovely chive mayonnaise on & the salad was fresh & the dressing was very tasty. I followed my meal with the very tempting Cappucino cake. It was do light & fluffy...I could face stuck my face in it & I could have followed with another piece! Each cake looked wonderful & they're all hand made. The service was very quick & efficient & you could see the lady chatting to regulars, she even wished me a happy birthday & said if she'd known she would have popped a Candle in my cake! I'm definitely taking my mom to one if the cheese & wine nights & ill be going again shortly - very lovely atmosphere & you can't complain at the price!