Ever popular cupcake
sensation ‘Fancie’, founded in 2007, has grown to a new savoury success. Not
only do they serve sweet treats, they now have a number of dining dishes on the
menu. Owner Amanda Perry has taken it that one step further in creating a new
dining experience of unique themed food nights.
These nights consist
of a 7-course sampler menu; usually around the £20 mark, put together by the
expertise of the main Chef that Fancie acquires. Normally starting around 7pm,
Fancie asks you to arrive a little earlier so that dishes can be served
onwards, of course assuming everyone has arrived by then. Each night has a
different theme; from Mexican to Americana, to Veggie to Classics, which is the
one I chose to attend. Previous menus can be found online on Fancie’s website
to wet your palettes.
The Fancie ‘canteen’
as they call it, has a shabby chic, chilled ambiance about it. The décor of
rustic furnishings and raw brick walls fit perfectly with the overall appeal
and brand that Fancie has to offer. The BYO policy of bringing your own bottle
of wine with free corkage adds to this atmosphere.
My friend and I
arrived at Fancie on what seemed was going to be a cold winter night, so kindly
welcomed with a warm greeting from the host for the evening. We were seated to
a table, with an ice bucket to hand for our wine, and a name label to the bottle
of water provided that was sat on the table, adding that extra special touch.
The place filled up
quickly, with the friendly staff getting everyone settled to begin service.
Each course is served to all diners at the same time, so even if you’re finished
earlier, you wait for others you aren’t with to finish, which isn’t actually
notably a problem. Our evening being ‘Fancie Classics’, the night consisted of
dishes of Micro Smoked Fish Platter, Pulled Pork Burger, as well as Fancie’s so
called signature dish of Dixies Three Little Pigs. Each dish we had had been
carefully selected and put together wisely. You were left wanting more of each
taster, yet fulfilled by the next. I surprised myself with flavours and tastes
I imagined I wasn’t going to enjoy, which made the evening that bit better.
With great food there
is such great service. Alongside your meal, you will receive a friendly and
attentive hand to serve you the way you please. Amanda Perry talks of how
Fancie began in her kitchen at home in early 2008. “The first shop opened in
April 2009, but I began full time in November 2008.” Fancie’s success is
described by Amanda as down to “the support of the customers, the fantastic
team I have around me, and the business community I have been able to network
with.”
If these supperclub
nights don’t sound up your street, Fancie have a lot more to offer. From
possibly one of the best breakfasts you’ll find in Sheffield, to a light
lunchtime bite, making any average day soon brighten up. Not only this, Fancie
have gone that one bit further to offer an evening menu on other nights,
consisting of some dishes from the taster themed nights. There is a great range
of healthy yet indulgent dishes available. Vegetarians will also be happy to
know that they are catered for generously. So much so, even meat lovers will be
tempted to try these dishes. Aswell as cupcakes, Fancie know how to do many
other sweet treats. These being tarts, blondies, and brownies to name a few.
The dinner menu comes at a price of £6-£8 for starters, £9-£14 for mains, and
under a fiver for dessert. Prices are definitely at a steal, especially by the
standard of food you receive and the service you experience.
Fancie is continuing
to grow from strength to strength. Thankfully, the Ecclesall road canteen has
got off to a brilliant start, with these themed nights becoming ever more
popular.
Store locations are Sharrowvale
road cafe, Ecclesall road canteen, and the Ecclesall road bakery. If you have
not yet visited one of these shops, make sure you give it a go soon, and you’ll
find it’s definitely been worth the wait.
Fancie Canteen -
Ecclesall Road
OPEN: Mon 09.00 -
19.00 Tue - Sat 09.00 - 21.00 Sun 10.00 - 18.00
ADDRESS: 359 - 361
Ecclesall Road Sheffield S11 8PF
PHONE: 0114 266 3311
EMAIL:
hello@fancie.co.uk
Recommendations
Breakfast? Maple
syrup and bacon pancake stack. A choice of 3, 6, or 9, starting from £4.50. A
truly perfect way to start the day!
Lunch? Homemade
corned beef hash. A complete turn around from what you think of when you here
the words ‘corned beef’. Spam right? This is like none other. Chip sticks
served alongside it add a perfect texture change with the hash. Priced at £8.
Dinner? Duck and fig
salad, served alongside balsamic and pistachios, creating a perfect crunch to
compliment the soft texture of the duck and figs. Starter priced at £7. Main?
Parsnip and apple risotto. Tastes truly amazing and unique. Topped with
parmesan and almonds, the textures and tastes combine well, at £9.
Don’t walk out
without trying their sweet potato wedges. Some of the best I’ve ever tried,
priced of £3.
