You can't go wrong with a quick, healthy lunch for £2. For that you get a piping hot bowl of soup…read moreand a roll of your choice (from a selection of around four or five), and if you're feeling slightly more peckish you can upgrade to a larger bowl for a mere 50p. Ah, how I love the Arndale Food Market. And it's just one guy! Richard Morphett to be precise. His stall is one of the smallest at the market, nestled next to the smoothie stop, and he always has around five varieties of soup to choose from. At the moment the flavours are particularly festive, with the options of turkey and a chestnut one which I plumped for. They're fresh-tasting, wholesome and delicious, and I was thoroughly chuffed with my choice. When I popped along there was only one meat option, which means plenty of pondering for veggies. Plus Richard's lovely. I sat at the table and chair near to his stall, people-watching (witnessing panic buying in the Arndale Centre is always a larf and a half) and it's nice to see that those who run the individual stalls are all friends with one another. Now this might be a pretty simple review, but it's a pretty simple service. Great soup, yummy rolls, friendly service and all cheap as chips. What more could you ask?

Without any doubt one of the best Vietnamese restaurant I have visited so far. The food is full of…read moreflavour and undertones, just perfect. Coconut curry was beyond compare. They aren't licensed to sell alcohol, so small corkage charge of us expected (something like £1 for beer and £3 for wine) The stuff was very friendly and wanted to make sure we were having a great time. The only thing to complain about is they messed up one order (to be fair, it was 14 of us), and one poor guy had to sit and wait while everyone else was eating.

After a cold and rainy walk the BunHue RareSteak was the perfect way to warm up! The spice level…read morewas just what I was hoping for and the broth was extremely flavorful. The summer rolls and fried rice were also fantI found Mi & Pho by a random restaurant search and wasn't disappointed, would definitely go again if I'm in the area!

Disappointed is not the word after being told they could make any sandwich !…read moreI asked for a Marmite sandwich and the owner looked at me like I'd just sh!t on her Kettle. I left hungry and annoyed but that's how it goes

In the working week I see lunchtime as an integral moment and regularly moan over the unstoppable…read morerise of Gregg's and their crappy sandwiches, I'll avoid making any 'blandwiches' pun here but you get my point. Praise be then for the The Roast. Their main selling point is the variety of freshly roasted joints each day, allowing for a choice from beef, pork, lamb etc all available for sandwiches. The quality and flavour never fails and they offer a variety of excellent sauces, fillings, breads and other such additions. They even have capers, capers I say! On top of this the staff are polite and friendly, they have a little courtyard outside at the back for summer days and all their ingredients are always fresh and high quality. UPDATE: This has now changed hands to Cafe Lopez, which has kept a similar menu, but decided to cut costs (but not prices). Therefore what used to be a fresh ciabatta, full of tender warm roast beef, fresh rocket and freshly shaved parmesan, is now a cheap bap full of tough, cold beef, topped with iceberg lettuce and smothered in cheap, pre-grated parmesan. Not impressed - avoid!

The pho was pretty good, broth had decent flavor but could use a bit more and the meatballs were…read morenot the Asian-style but Italian ground beef style (a bit to salty). The summer rolls were done well with a sturdy peanut sauce. Spicy Lychee Margarita was delicious. Special shout out for Marta who got us seated pretty quickly and to a Charlie who helped take care of us in a fast and kind manner.

I ordered the House Special Beef Pho noodle soup with Summer Rolls (prawns). Very disappointed with…read morethe noodle soup and the Summer Rolls. The beef was not cooked the right way like most Pho restaurant I had in the US. It came with one branch of Thai basil and mint leaves (huh?). The noodle was different, and did not taste so good with sauce they put in there. Maybe be this a modified Pho catered to British taste buds.

Time for an update! Last night I experienced Soup Kitchen for the first time in two ways. I know…read moreyou know I've experienced it before, but a) it's been ages and b) I've never been to the gig bit downstairs or eaten meat here. 1) Gig. ACE. Just wonderful. Great atmosphere underneath, and I mean FAR underneath, as in you have to look high up to see peoples' feet going past the window. Crazy, non? Lots of places to sit, which is great for me as I'm way too old to stand up at gigs for extended periods of time and I hurt my foot this week. #passtheprunes Fab sound and a lovely way to see lesser known bands. Oh, and did I mention it was free? Yes, we like free. 2) Meat. ACE. So for a mere £6, I got a big ol' juicy cooked-pink-in-the-middle burger pile of brilliance in a giganto bun with gherkins, salad and all kinds of amazeballs sauce. The chips where somewhere between wedges and fries - long story short, they were MASSIVE. Ketchup was offered and we got a generous ramekin of the stuff, and it was served on a rustic wooden board. It ain't just about soup! My maid of honour had the same dish, while Fiancé and Jemma G both had a soup coronation chicken combo. Their sandwiches were lovely, soft, deliciously spiced and had proper hunks of chicken (I tried it of course), and the satay soup was peanutty, flavoursome and creamy (I tried that too). Top marks for both soup and chips being served in camping mugs. Me likey. AWESOME food, like, truly delicious, cheap, and it might be Northern Quarter-based, but it does not have the pretention. I didn't feel like it was remotely as Nathan Barley in here as it is in a lot of places. Lovely, lovely Soup Kitchen. Why did I leave it so long between visits?

This place is cool, albeit it's seriously trying to be…read more First point: do not ask for a cocktail in here. My friend wanted a whisky sour and got the response "we don't really do cocktails." Hm. They have a lot of liquor behind the bar for somewhere that doesn't do cocktails. I understand it's onerous to have all conceivable cocktail ingredients if you're really a beer specialist (and they do seem to have a great range of beer, btw) but I do think it would be nice if bars like this at least had 3-4 house cocktails for those of us they don't like beer or slightly dodgy house wine but wish to hang with our friends that do. Bartender also struggled with our request for tap water, which was less excusable. Meanwhile, the DJ was playing some awful music. "It's just noise, isn't it," pointed out one of the crowd, while apologising for being an Old Man. But it wasn't that we just didn't like the music or that it was too loud, is that the sound system couldn't take it and the sound quality/distortion was incredibly grating. Not relaxing. Shame really because I like the spacious layout, gig posters in the toilet, and the delicious bourbon Jonny Q kindly bestowed upon me. I'd go again if someone suggested it but given the amount of good bars in the NQ it's not top of my list for a repeat visit/recommendation in terms of drinking. HOWEVER the food might be a different story - the other reviews of meal-based visits have been great so I will try to return one lunchtime. UPDATE: went back for a Carefully Planned Festival - the music venue downstairs is one of the biggest/most attractive in the NQ although it smells SO WRONG and nobody could work out WHAT the smell was which was even more disturbing.

This wagamama in Sheff city centre is brill! The staff are so welcoming and really get to know…read morecustomers on a visit. The food is, well, amazing - as with all the wagamama stores! Love that this wagamama has a small outdoor seating area should you wish to eat outside and the kitchen is visible to see the chefs cook your meal! Highly recommend :)

Honestly, this is just your average Wagamama. There's not really much to say about it, but the…read moreplace is clean, pretty, and big. Like all Wagamama locations, the food is good, but not authentic. That's not to say you shouldn't visit though! The prices are always a bit more than I would like them to be but I understand that they have to pay their staff and rental fees. One thing that I will say though is that even though I like the layout of this Wagamama, the long wooden benches make sitting and leaving the table a bit inconvenient for large parties!

A great great great place for light lunch or brunch. They…read moreserve different soups and different types of bread in the morning and most of them are finished very quickly. Especially the ones written at the top of the blackboard, they usually finish the quickest. The place is very old fashioned with old cds, books and posters everywhere. They have less than 10 seats inside,so make sure you go there when there are less people. :)

Soupanova has converted me into a soup lover !!…read more Every flavour & type of soup (even those with ingredients I hate) amazes me !! Simply Delicious!

Although billing itself as a cafe this place does really surprisingly good quality food. When we…read morewent there it was the Sheffield Documentary Festival (at the Showroom cinema) so you couldn't swing a cat without hitting a 'lovee' or a 'darling'; although I suspect this is probably not far off the regular clientele. The only criticism I would have is that not a great deal of thought has been put into the furntiture / layout. Although it is all lovely wooden clunky stuff it really doesn't make best use of the space; if they had gone for something a little less rustic and a bit more slimline then you might be able to get to a table in the corner without putting your shopping in someone's soup. But if that's the worst criticism I can think of they must be doing something right...

Good service + great location, very close to the university. Perfect spot for a vegan &/or gluten…read morefree lunch. Iced coffee was nice as well. I had the vegan gluten free soup which was very delicious :)

Crumbles in York Shambels is such a little spot for a sweet treat. They have a great selection of…read morehomemade crumbles and other desserts, and you can really taste the care that goes into each one. I tried the crumble with marshmallows and custard, and it was absolutely delicious. The marshmallows added this fun, gooey sweetness that worked perfectly with the warm, comforting crumble and creamy custard. The portion was pretty large for me, so I shared it with someone and we both felt satisfied. If you're wandering around York and in the mood for something warm and sweet, it's worth a stop.

Not very impressed by the pastrami sandwich. Very chewy and would not purchase again. Others in our…read moregroup were so-so about their options too. Be aware that this is strictly an order window and there is no seating.

Now then, now then. You might not realise how much you're missing soup in your life, but since it's…read moregetting chilly nowadays, I thought I'd share a soon-not-to-be-so-secret-secret. Let me paint a picture: It's blustery outside, you're all wrapped up in a scarf and hat combo (looking fabulous, might I add) and the leaves are rushing through the air with gusto. Despite your wintry precautions, your hands are frozen, and your nose is as red as postbox. It's time to warm up. Take a wander up New Briggate, or Vicar Lane, and make tracks towards The Grand Arcade. Inside, as well as a host of handmade goodies in all varieties, you'll find Thistlemist Farm - what remedy is this? This remedy for cold, warding against winter flus, and general stomach filler, is the beauty that is locally crafted, lovingly made, delicious homemade soup. Ahhhh soup. Ne'er were there a better tonic for the Autumn days. My absolute favourite used to be the Coconut and Tomato, but alas, that's no longer available, and has been committed to memory only. However, in place, you'll find a beautiful range of creations. Patatas bravas - a spicy, warming, delicious soup perfect with a bit of olive encrusted ciabatta. How about a medly of country vegetables to give you a tasty vitamin boost? These packets come size huge, and you can pick up two for a fiver. They feed two easily, so that's four day's portions at £1.25 a pop. Right?! And they last, so fear not. Cooking sauces available too, if you're dead bored of things like Mr Bens. Which, let's be honest, we all are, aren't we? Get down, and treat yourself to something delicious, affordable, and generally lovely.

I happened upon Thistlemist Farm not too long ago, on a lunchbreak wander to Handpicked Hall to get…read morea glimpse of Paul 'The Silver Fox' Hollywood who I'd heard was making an appearance. Sadly, he was a no show...but enough of him, we're talking about Thistlemist Farm aren't we? Being a bit pushed for time on my break, I thought I'd try and pick up some lunch while I was there. I spotted the quiche on Thistlemist Farm's counter, and ummed and ahhed slightly about whether to go for it. I've never really been a big fan of quiche, I've always been a bit take it or leave it - usually trying a slice at buffets and the like. I went for the quiche in the end, figuring I wouldn't have time to grab anything else. and opted for the all day breakfast quiche. All I can say is WOW. I'm now a quiche convert! It was just heavenly, mouthful after mouthful. Perfectly cooked, and full of flavour, not like the bland buffet quiches of my past! I've since been back and am now trying my way through the soups. The carrot parsnip and apple soup is just amazing, and the thai green soup follows a very very close second to it. Next on my list is the patatas bravas soup. One pouch is good for two hearty servings, and they'll keep in the fridge for a while, or can be frozen too! At £2.95 each (or 2 for £5) it's a good lunch bargain. The only let-down to the one in the Handpicked Hall is that it's not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, however that's not in Thistlemist Farm's control as the whole hall is closed, so I haven't accounted for that in my rating. I just make sure I stock up at the end of the week :)