Tucked away behind Ecclesall Road, near Hunters Bar, is Sharrow Vale Road.
Filled with boutiques and quirky shops, Sharrow Vale Road shows a different side to Sheffield, a far cry from the commercial shops and restaurants in the city centre.
The street is a mixture of old and new, scattered with terraced houses – many occupied by students.
The Greedy Greek Deli at one end of the street, sells a wide variety of fresh Greek ingredients, available to take home and experiment with or perfect for a place to sit in and have lunch.
Other restaurants such as Otto’s, which boasts a Moroccan menu and the chance to bring your own wine for just a small cork charge, are close by to an Italian – La Terazza, and an Indian restaurant, Mogul Room.
Not a Stabucks or Nandos is to be seen, but the lack of chain shops gives the street its character.
A designer watch shop stands oddly, next to a health food shop, which has multi-coloured candles hanging in the window.
Down to Earth sells local, organic and fair-trade food, health products and herbal teas.
What I like most about Sharrow Vale Road is exploring the quirky little shops. I came across a shop, which sells vintage clothes and many other obscure things, including an old baby’s pram and a knight’s armour.
You also get the opportunity to rifle through the clothes racks in one of the many boutiques, such as Rio, Exile and Ivory; some of which offer student discount.
There are lots of cute shops like Home Sweet Home, which sell gifts, designer mugs and kitchenware.
However, my favourite place on has to be Fancie; the little café which specialises in a wide variety of cupcakes, perfect for a cup of tea and a chat with friends.
I opted for a Banoffee cupcake which I highly recommend trying.
If you feel like escaping your student bubble and exploring more of Sheffield, go and take a look.