Already an Exposed Award winner for its Greek-Italian restaurant, Greetaly in Oughtibridge is turning its attention to breakfast and brunch. With a new menu of freshly made dishes, quality coffee and an inviting cosy café space downstairs, could this be one of north Sheffield’s best-kept brunch secrets?
As the colder months roll in, the appeal of a cosy café with steamy windows, paired with a decent coffee and a leisurely brunch becomes harder to resist. And while central Sheffield has no shortage of popular spots for an early weekend feed, those living further north might be pleased to hear that one of the city’s most popular recent additions is getting in on the act.
Since opening in March 2025, Greetaly has made quite an impression in Oughtibridge. The brainchild of restaurateur Michael Hayes and Italian chef Danilo Mirko Maugeri, its combination of Greek and Italian cooking has proved a hit with diners, even picking up Best New Restaurant at this year’s Exposed Awards.
Now, with the upstairs restaurant firmly established, the team is looking to make more of its inviting downstairs café space, introducing a new brunch menu designed to give people another reason to visit.
“We’ve become well known for the evening restaurant, which is always busy, but we know there’s room to grow our breakfast, brunch and lunch offering,” explains Michael. “We’ve had ideas for a while about what we could do with the space. We already get people coming in for coffee and our Italian sandwiches, but we wanted to offer something more.”
And something more is exactly what’s arriving. The newbies include eggs Benedict with slow-cooked pulled pork, given a distinctly Sheffield twist with a good splash of Henderson’s Relish, alongside freshly made hollandaise sauce. There’s also creamy mushrooms with caramelised onions on toast, with the option to add poached eggs, plus eggs Florentine served on grilled sourdough with a choice of toppings.
“We’re foodies ourselves, so everything has to be right when it comes to flavour,” says Michael. “We wanted to take familiar brunch dishes and put our own little spin on them, making sure the quality is there.”
It’s a slight departure from the Mediterranean cooking that made Greetaly’s name, but that’s entirely intentional. While the restaurant’s evening menu remains rooted in Greek and Italian traditions, the daytime offering is taking a more relaxed, bistro-style approach.
That doesn’t mean abandoning the favourites. Rustic Italian sandwiches, Greek wraps and freshly prepared pastries remain part of the café’s offering, while an afternoon tea with a Mediterranean twist is also proving popular.
But you can forget the standard finger sandwiches and scones. Instead, guests can tuck into Italian deli-style sandwiches, cured meats, cheeses and taralli biscuits, followed by homemade tiramisu, cannoli, brownies and strawberries with cream.
Then there’s the coffee. Greetaly serves Caffè Vero, a premium Italian coffee brand, alongside hot chocolate and freshly baked treats from Sheffield’s own Bullion Chocolate, including its popular cookies and brownies. Matcha options are also being expanded for the autumnal season.
“We want to be known as one of the best places for coffee in north Sheffield,” says Michael. “We’ve had really good feedback from customers already, and working with the best local suppliers like Bullion means we’re offering something a bit special.”
For Michael, who lives locally, Oughtibridge’s location is part of the appeal. Away from the bustle of the city centre, Greetaly has become something of a destination restaurant, attracting visitors from across Yorkshire and beyond.
“Oughtibridge is a beautiful place, but you don’t necessarily get the same passing trade as you would in town,” he explains. “People make the effort to come here, so you’ve got to give them a reason. We’ve had customers travelling from Leeds, Manchester and Wakefield because they’ve heard about us or seen what we’re doing online.”
And with the colder weather setting in, the timing couldn’t be better. The downstairs space, with its warm colours and relaxed atmosphere, was always intended to feel different from the busy restaurant above.
“Since opening, we wanted downstairs to be a warm and welcoming coffee shop space where people could enjoy good hot drinks and brunch,” says Michael. “Now we’re really putting our attention into making that side of Greetaly as good as it can be.”
Greetaly is open daily from 9am at 9 Langsett Road, Oughtibridge. Follow @thegreetaly on socials for updates.
