Location: Whitby
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Where to eat Cafe food in Whitby: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Cafe food in Whitby, England, United Kingdom. Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. It is located within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port developed during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was (along with the nearby fishing village of Staithes) where Captain Cook learned seamanship.
Things to do in Whitby
10. W Hamond Tea Rooms and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Peter H
We came in for a quick brew and a sandwich and to escape the torture of the Bank Holiday Whitby crowds. The relative peace and quiet offered by these charming tea-rooms was very welcoming. We ordered drinks and a sandwich each, I opted for cheese and plum chutney which was very nice while my colleagues chose egg mayonaise and cheese and onion. Everyone seemed happy with their choices and the bread was very fresh and soft with generous fillings. The coffee was one of the best I'd ever tasted, we opted for cafetierres of freshly ground Colombian coffee. It was not particularly cheap at £2.70 per person but it was delicious. It could maybe have been improved by the addition of cream but we had to make do with milk. The cost for four drinks and four snadwiches was just a shade over £31 so it was not cheap by any means.
9. Elizabeth Botham & Sons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 786 reviews
Reviewed By Bos70
Another 'must do' when in Whitby, in my opinion.The food is wonderfully varied and extremely tasty, and the staff are always so friendly and helpful; giving recommendations for places to visit when you're a tourist and just generally having a chat.I always like to pop in when in the area, and am never sorry that I did.
8. Monks Haven Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 734 reviews
At Monks Haven Café you can sit, relax and watch the world pass by along historic Church Street through our bay windows while enjoying fine, freshly ground coffee or Yorkshire tea. We serve fresh Whitby crab sandwiches, fresh Whitby cod in a beer batter a
Reviewed By jonotennis
Located on a cobbled pedestrianised street. Pros:-Friendly staff. -Indoor and outdoor seating. -Range of food including sandwiches, light bites, lunch menu. -Range of drinks including wines, beers, cider and lager. -I ate a prawn sandwich and drank a latte. Free tap water available on request. -Newspapers to read - including Daily Mail and The Yorkshire Post. -Small range of gifts. -Local walking maps for sale. Cons:-Noise from open kitchen. -Spacious toilet with baby changing facilities, but located upstairs.
7. Cranberry Swamp Gluten-Free Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 482 reviews
Cranberry Swamp is a cool stylish licensed restaurant located at 24 Skinner Street, Whitby. We specialise in gluten-free food but do offer a choice of bread for those of you who love your toast! Gluten-free does not mean Fun-free! If anything the flavours
Reviewed By C9040LNtims
Nice to find somewhere that offers full gluten free options for those requiring them. Staff are helpful and food is good quality and tasty. You arenât going to get anything fancy and unusual, but for a cafe the choice is good and well prepared. Nice relaxed atmosphere away from the queues at the harbour restaurants. As in a few places in Whitby, credit cards are not accepted due to poor Wi-fi coverage.
6. Shepherds Hall Tea Rooms Lealholm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 165 reviews
Shepherds Hall was built in 1873 and was a meeting place for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds. It is now a fabulous tea rooms, craft gallery and has a lovely tea garden along with ample free parking. A lovely relaxed atmosphere, home baking and food p
Reviewed By JohnB357
Got tables indoors and outdoors and a great menu of light bites and more substantial food, plus cakes and puddings. We had some sandwiches and pop which had good ingredients and were cut well, with salad and crisps. Good value and the people serving were friendly and cheerful, so definitely recommend this place if your passing or visiting. Thanks.Thank you for your review and mentioning our staff. We think they are fab and do an amazing job for us.
5. Bridge Cottage Bistro Sandsend
Overall Ratings
4 based on 309 reviews
Classic dishes are our favourites so that's what we serve, using modern cookery to bring them up to date. The kitchen team has a total of 42 years professional cooking experience and double that living by the sea. They know a good looking fish when they s
Reviewed By farmeggs
Lovely food but so slow to deliver ,had drunk our bottle of wine before we got the fourth course ! 3 hours altogether Dear farmeggs, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We would have loved to know what you thought about our food. We're sorry that the tasting menu took too long for you, we do explain when booking that we ask people to arrive between 7pm & 7:30pm and people usually leave 9:45pm - 10pm. Perhaps any of our other services, lunch and dinner, where we serve a la carte would have been more suitable. Kind regards, Bridge Cottage
4. Rusty Shears
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1280 reviews
Reviewed By Marie C
Have visited this place several times over the past year, & took friends there last weekend, we just love the quirky design, fittings & feel of the place. A lovely cafe that serves sandwiches & cakes with the most fantastic gin menu, the staff are lovely & very knowledgeable about their products always happy to help you choose, its a hidden gem & great way to spend a few hours late afternoon
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3. Humble Pie 'n' Mash
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3379 reviews
We are a small unlicensed eatery, serving just pie mash peas and gravy. We welcome dogs and their owners. We don't have any Alcohol, but you are more than welcome to bring your own or pop over the road to the Endeavour pub who will let you bring a nice co
Reviewed By dshe_3
If you want a traditional, no fuss, pie and mash cafe then this is for you. A selection of meat and vegetarian pies with a choice of mash and peas (garden or mushy) and gravy. The pastry is thick, plenty of filling and mash very creamy. Service is quick and friendly. Price is very reasonable and the food very tasty. Note you can only pay with cash.
2. Falling Foss Tea Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 544 reviews
Outdoor cafe situated in the heart of Sneaton Forest beside Falling Foss waterfall. Enjoy delicious home baking, Bacon Baps, Light Lunches, Baytown Coffee, Loose Leaf Teas, Stonehouse Bakery Bread and Beacon Farm Ice Cream. See you soon, Love Foss x
Reviewed By josephh424
Stopped here part way through our walk to Falling Foss. A great location above the waterfall and pleasant service. Received a huge dish of nachos that were tasty and covered with cheese.Just what was needed.Would certainly recommend to others when walking in the area.
Most Popular British food in Whitby, England, United Kingdom
1. The Willow Branch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 243 reviews
Freshly baked Scones, Cakes & Bakes along with hot & cold snacks and light bites. Serving freshly ground 'Baytown Coffee' and a choice of 16 'Suki' loose leaf teas. Where possible we use local produce and suppliers, many of which are also available in our
Reviewed By Malcolm H
The first challenge when eating afternoon tea at the Willow Branch, is finding it! BUT it is well worth the effort! The tea shop is carefully hidden on the first and second floors above shops on Golden Lion Bank. As you walk up Golden Lion Bank, you'll see a shop on your left selling filled roast pork rolls.... resist the temptation to go in ( save that delight for another time). Walk up the hill a little further and on your left you'll see the door and stairs which will take you to the Willow Branch.We have eaten here on a number of occasions, but I can particularly recommend the afternoon tea, which we sampled for the first time last weekend: Round one - ham hock sandwiches, tuna & mayo sandwiches, cheese scones and cream cheese & hummus wraps. Round two - carrot cake, fresh strawberries on shortbread and lemon drizzle cake. Round three - fruit scones with cream and plum jam...â¦â¦. all wonderful, tasty and home made and served with a nice pot of Yorkshire tea.... or a pot of an endless variety the fancy teas if that's to your taste (not for me though!). And very reasonably priced to boot!
