18/08/2026
As a teenager, watching Friends, Mandala's to-be owner was always more drawn to Central Perk coffee shop than to any of the six lead characters. Central Perk wasn't just a set, it was where the first dates happened, the break-ups, the birthdays, the drama! That idea stuck: one day, to run a café just like that.
Four years ago, that dream became - a café, eatery, events space and community hub tucked into Meersbrook, Sheffield. Two years in, it doubled in size to make room for open mic nights, poetry evenings and weekend parties.
Today it's a LGBTQIA+-friendly space serving bangin' breakfasts, bougie brunches and lush lunches, with evening meals on the way! It's picked up TWO Best Café nominations at the Exposed Awards, and currently sits #3 out of 120+ cafés in Sheffield on TripAdvisor.
As the owner puts it: "Mandala isn't just a café, it's a vibe."
📍 85–87 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield S8 0RN
⏰ Closed Mondays | 9am–4pm Tues–Sun | Kitchen 9am–3pm daily