Their crayfish bagel has become a firm favourite with regulars. Served warm in a toasted bagel and coated in a house-made spicy mayo, it\u2019s packed with bold Chinese flavours and a touch of mystery. \u201cCrayfish is really popular in mainland China,\u201d explains Pui, who runs the caf\u00e9. \u201cWe use Chinese spices instead of Western ones \u2013 a kind of powder blend \u2013 and people love it. Some say it\u2019s a bit spicy, but we describe it as sriracha-level. If you\u2019ve got a mild spice tolerance, you\u2019re fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Packed with bold Chinese flavours and a touch of mystery, May\u2019s Crayfish bagel is menu highlight.<\/p>\n
At \u00a36.95, it\u2019s a great-value lunch option, and it sits alongside the more familiar avocado bagel (just \u00a35.95), while toastie lovers can grab a weekday meal deal \u2013 any toastie with a hot drink for just \u00a37.50. Options cater for both meat and veggie eaters, designed with Sheffield\u2019s students, city-centre workers and passing lunchtime trade in mind.<\/p>\n
Then there\u2019s the drinks. Sure, you can get a cracking latte or flat white made with green beans from local roaster Cuppers Choice, but May\u2019s really shines when you stray off the beaten track. Fancy an iced yuzu espresso tonic? They\u2019ve got you. A black sesame latte, nutty and earthy with the option of some syrup additions? It\u2019s right there on the menu. Curious about the iced coconut water matcha? Or the intriguingly named \u2018liquid cheese\u2019 flat white, brewed using beans from Chinese roaster Killbean which produce an espresso with delicious cheesecake and toffee flavour notes? May\u2019s is the place to explore a little.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOur special drinks are like a new experience we offer for customers,\u201d says Pui. \u201cThey\u2019re for people who want something different in their day. They\u2019re not your usual caf\u00e9 orders \u2013 and that\u2019s the point.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tea drinkers are equally well catered for, with a carefully selected range of traditional Chinese teas, including pu-erh and fragrant black tea with osmanthus, served simply to let the natural flavours shine \u2013 perfect for sharing a pot with a companion.<\/p>\n
The space itself, with its laidback atmosphere, natural light and custom-built wooden benches, is ideal for remote working too. As such, May\u2019s has built up a loyal following of regulars who come back for a slice of relaxation and wallet-friendly lunches.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOur special drinks are like a new experience we offer for customers, they\u2019re not your usual caf\u00e9 orders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re on the hunt for your next favourite coffee, want to spice up your lunch break or simply fancy a quiet corner to hang out, May\u2019s Coffee & Tea is well worth seeking out. It\u2019s the kind of place you stumble across once and like to keep in your back pocket \u2013 but that\u2019s not what we\u2019re about here at Exposed, which is exactly why it\u2019s earned a place as this month\u2019s Hidden Gem.<\/p>\n
ADDRESS:
<\/strong>May\u2019s Coffee & Tea, 76 Broad Lane, S1 4BT<\/p>\n