Cambridge Street Collective — Review by Eating With Tod
Sheffield, United Kingdom — International/Multi-cuisine food hall
This video showcases Sheffield's best budget-friendly eats at Cambridge Street Collective and surrounding venues, where every item costs under £7. The reviewer discovers exceptional value across diverse cuisines including Italian, Korean, Ethiopian, and Thai options. All deals are accessible through the Neotaste app with promotional codes.
What was great: Excellent value for money with all items under £7, diverse cuisine options including pepperoni hot honey pizza slices, massive 2lb sandwiches, Korean fried chicken, Ethiopian sharing platters, rasta pasta, garlic knots, smash burgers, and pad thai. High quality food at budget prices.
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The Cambridge Street Collective experience kicks off with Cutie Pies serving pepperoni hot honey pizza slices featuring an impressively thick cheese crust. At Seapore, the reviewer discovers massive 2lb sandwiches loaded with fresh feta, spicy vodka sauce, chicken cutlets, mozzarella cheese, pesto and parmesan that's described as looking like a birthday cake due to its sheer size. The market also delivers Korean fried chicken from Clapping Soul, described as a standout bite, alongside rasta pasta with spicy jerk sauce. Garlic knots round out the options, alongside salt and pepper chicken and gyros. Later stops include Fuego at Cutlery Works for their bureau ramen, Jimmy's smash patties with Oklahoma-style smash burgers featuring thick crusts perfect for dipping in butter, Leopard Pies honey butter rings, and finishing touches of pad thai from Kick and a £5 thali from Mamba.
The Experience
Cambridge Street Collective is positioned as Europe's largest food hall, offering an incredible variety of international cuisines all in one location. The atmosphere is vibrant and bustling with multiple vendors, allowing diners to sample diverse food styles. The experience is casual and accessible, perfect for exploring different cuisines without committing to a full restaurant meal.
Value and Pricing
This is the standout feature of the video. Every single item mentioned costs under £7, with many items priced at just £2. The Ethiopian family feast sharing platter costs the same as a beer. The Korean fried chicken, rasta pasta, and garlic knots are all £2 or less. The massive 2lb sandwiches stay within budget, as do the smash burgers and other offerings. The £5 thali at Mamba represents exceptional value for a full meal.
Notable Moments
This is one whole sandwich and looks like a birthday cake. It's that big.
The reviewer's description of Seapore's sandwich captures the sheer value proposition. Another memorable moment involves the thick-crusted smash burgers that can be used to dip butter from the middle, showcasing how every element is designed for maximum enjoyment.
The Verdict
This video is essential viewing for budget-conscious foodies visiting Sheffield or anyone looking to maximize their food experiences without breaking the bank. Cambridge Street Collective and the surrounding venues offer remarkable quality and quantity at prices that seem almost too good to be true. The recommendation is clear: download the Neotaste app with the provided code to access these incredible deals and explore Sheffield's diverse and affordable food scene.