Soresby Street Cafe

Meet Jamie and the team behind another passionate small business in Chesterfield.

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: Paul Chapman & Soresby Street Cafe

Jamie Shorrocks opened his new business on 17 April 2024 and almost a year on we catch up to see how it’s been and introduce his business ‘Soresby Street Café’ to you.

“I always know when S40 Local goes out,” he comments. “We have some busy days as people seek us out and give us a try. I like to think that they’re impressed,” he adds.

Jamie is new to running his own business, having worked at various locations across the county cheffing this is the first time he calls the shots. “COVID changed so much for so many people,” he says. “And I was one of them.

“I was working a lot of evening shifts and was starting to get a bit fed up of them, I’d often thought about opening a café so decided to give it a go.”

“The first few weeks were a very steep learning curve but I was enjoying it, relishing the challenge that each new day was bringing and loving the fact that I can bring an end to the working day and close the doors at 4pm.”

Jamie spent his first few weeks rebuilding the kitchen and making the space his, this has allowed him to feel at home in his kitchen and start creating a café menu with a twist.

‘We’ve just acquired an alcohol licence to add to our drink’s menu. I think we have a pretty extensive range of drinks apart from delicious teas and coffees we offer milkshakes, chai tea, hot chocolate, coolers, Frappes, Iced Tea and a selection of cold drinks.

“The alcohol licence will enhance our Afternoon Tea as we can add Prosecco.”

Personally, I feel the food choice we have in Chesterfield is getting better, the range is extending with the addition of new venues and the menu choices are getting more adventurous. Cast your eye over the specials board at Soresby Street Café and you’ll find Beer Battered Fish Fingers, Brisket Dirty Fries, Whole Baked Camembert, Rueben Sandwich, which sounds mouth-watering, sliced BBQ brisket, Swiss Cheese, pickles and mustard plus they always have Afternoon Teas.

Also on the menu are Buttermilk Pancake Stacks, I might give the Crispy Bacon and Maple Syrup option a try at some point! They have fantastic looking breakfasts, ‘The Hangover Cure’ looks interesting, there are kids’ meal deals, sandwiches, salads, burgers, jackets, cakes and loads more. Chances are they’ll be something for the most difficult of palates.

Jamie clearly has a passion for what he does, a small twist to things, a frequently changing specials boards, and extensive drinks choice, he’s thinking outside the box and packaged in a small friendly café works well. After a year behind the counter how has it been I ask?

“Record Store Day 2024 was our first day, we were so busy serving the line of music lovers waiting patiently for Maria at Tallbird to open the doors, the coffee machine couldn’t cope so we since swapped that. We also now use Heavenly Coffee, which is roasted in Sheffield, we try to support local producers where we can, bread from a local bakery, freerange eggs from the market etc. It’s a small thing but it’s stuff that’s important to us.”

“I am really enjoying it, the customers are a lovely friendly mixed bunch, we have many lovely regulars who keep coming back and as I said earlier, we enjoy the challenge every day brings. I love creating interesting menu choices and it’s great to see people enjoying what we do,” says Jamie.

The café is comfortable, dog and child friendly, and together with the kid's deal choices they also have a doggy menu with treats for your furry friend.

If this has sparked your interest call in and see Jamie and his team, and make sure you tell them S40 Local sent you. Watch their socials as well, with the new licence they are planning special events so be sure to look out for these.

If you can’t get down soon but want to try the menu they can come to your home or your office, they are on the Just Eats platform so can bring their food to you.

I was made very welcome by the team at Soresby Street Café, I’m sure I’ll be calling in when I can, another great local business right in the centre of Chesterfield.

Soreseby Street Cafe 1 Soreby Street Chesterfield S40 1JW

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