The coffee shop in Pollyanna top of Market Hill serves delightfully indulgent snacks and light meals. It's a great retreat from the bustling shops and markets. The coffee shop is right at the back of the store. Other popular eating places include the Blah Grill on the corner or Market Hill and Shambles Street, Grille Steakhouse and Chilli Bar on Market Street, Pinnocchios Italian restaurant on New Street opposite the Alhambra Centre. Aroma coffee bar down The Arcade also serves light snacks. Walkabout, Wetherspoons and various other pubs also serve food during the daytimes. Barnsley has few fast food restaurants in the town centre. McDonalds closed its branch in early 2006. Only KFC remain at the far end of Peel Street next to town end roundabout. Pizza Hut is located at The Peel Centre retail park 5 minutes walk from the town centre and McDonalds have a drive through in the ASDA car park. Frankie and Benny's opened a branch at Stairfoot roundabout, which is about 10 minutes drive from the centre in 2008.
In the many restaurants around Barnsley, you may see the Barnsley Chop or Barnsley Double on the menu. This is a cut of lamb that is famous as a local Barnsley delicacy.
The Potting Shed Café (http://www.pothousehamlet...) award winning eatery with everything from proper fresh coffee and homemade scone, to champagne tea or chef prepared real food. Open 7 days a week, situated at Pot House Hamlet in rural village of Silkstone below the church
