Cafe Columbus in Scarborough

Stopped in The Columbus for a hot drink and cake as a break from the drab Scarborough weather and we were not disappointed. All I can say is the chocolate brownie was WOW, the best my husband and I have ever had!

Don’t bother! Unless you just want an alcoholic drink! You get you a sandwich in a box, don’t get asked if you want brown or white bread. Me and my mum used to come her all the time and actually got value for money! Not anymore =(

Called fir scones and hit drinks on a drizzly cool afternoon. Welcoming staff and lovely fresh scones. Shame about presentation in cardboard bowls with wooden knives. Difficult to deal with cutting scones and spreading butter with the wooden knives

Located opposite Scarborough Harbour and to the east end of Sandside (about 80-100m from the roundabout), this quaint little business was just the place to start an afternoon in this popular Yorkshire town. After bussing it in with the boys while the girls drove, we had a bit of time to kill so my father-in-law and I stopped for a quick pint. ‘Birra Moretti’ on tap - lovely! Decent outdoor seats overlooking the North Sea and warmish February weather, it made for a good half hour on my maiden visit to Scarborough.

Lovely visit this week for special hot chocolates. Staff welcoming and a lovely spot to sit and watch the world go by. We will see you again soon

Called in on a Sunday morning , staff polite and friendly sat outside watching the world go by . We had 2 hot chocolates with cream and marshmallows and they were very nice would defo go back .

First the positives.... Great setting, plenty of outdoor seating, lovely friendly staff. But unfortunately the coffee is very poor. Cheap machine coffee at barista prices. Ordered latte & flat white & we left both. Have seriously had better from Greggs. Sorry, we really wanted to like this place having visited many times before the changes but unfortunately we won't be visiting again

Lovely cafe! Great staff, very efficient and great for a coffee or a early afternoon drink! Busy but you never have to wait too long for a table outside.

Went for drinks with my wife and granddaughters bad service girls 7 asked for small or one drink as in a pint class ask for a glass refused had to buy two pints for 7 year olds took half hour to be get our order one coffee one tea piece chocolate cake piece of like rocky road cake which should have been gluten free but has made my wife very poorly I don’t think the staff knows what gluten free is going to take this further as I’m not happy with the service too no napkins wooden fork no spoon for coffee cardboard try as if take away what a big sham older staff just chatted with no care in the world left the young ones to do all the work will be seeking FOOD ADVISORY FOR NOT KNOWING GLUTEN FREE

We dropped into the Café Columbus during a one day visit to Scarborough, we had travelled here by train and having first visited the castle, returned to the seafront to find a nice place for a cup of coffee. The café was quite busy on the day of our visit (early afternoon, midweek, school half term holidays) but we were able to find a vacant table. The café offered a good amount of outside seating overlooking the picturesque harbour area and I also noticed some seating inside when I went in to order. We ordered two cafe lattes and enjoyed the coastal ambience watching the world go by. The drinks arrived at the table with the minimum of fuss and the lady who brought them was very polite.

OK so you're overlooking the harbour. But £2.90 for a latte and £2.95 for a scone (yes ONE!) is somewhat taking the Michael. Prices like this will make visitors feel that Scarborough is a rip off resort, which it isnt. I live here and that's the last time I will be visiting this place.

Went here for lunch the other day. All the food we had was absolutely Terrible, all were cheap ingredients, even the coffee tasted cheap, cheap watery Tomato ketchup too. However prices are extremely expensive! All plastic forks, paper boxes to eat from etc . Toilet was dirty. Will never return to this place. Only positive is its location over looking the harbour.

The music was too loud, which isn’t normally a problem. However when the CD keeps jumping because it clearly needs wiping it becomes annoying! The day after storm Arwen, and snow falling. Why did the door have to be wide open, it was freezing inside, so we might as well sat outside! The waitress was very good at clearing and cleaning tables when they were vacated. We ordered tea and only got hot water till we pointed out no one had out a tea bag in the pot! The toastie we ordered with a little side salad was delicious. However the main gripe was it was impractical to eat out of a disposable box! What on earth is that all about? If it was a take out, then perhaps I can understand. But a box?? With salad in a plastic container?? It must cost them a fortune to waste money on those! Which would explain the high prices. The cheese was well done and oozing out which was lovely, but please supply a napkin at least! Also needed To request salt and pepper. No menus on tables, just some scruffy looking ones at the desk. Looked ancient. May return when they get back to using plates, proper knives and forks with napkins. We are local, so it’s no problem to find another toastie and a teabag!

1 cappuccino and 1 tea with slice of carrot cake. Very nice but expensive. Disappointed no spoons but wooden stirrers and cake in cardboard box with plastic fork. Thought we are trying to save the planet by using less waste and plastic. Why can't you go back to spoons and plates and just wash them?

Hate to leave poor reviews but really disappointed after a recent visit. Like others have commented, the prices have increased ridiculously and aren't displayed in sight. We're locals and visit regularly but won't be returning as we feel exploited paying £10.90 for 2 shop purchased toasted teacakes and a pot of tea. Staff are aware of the poor reviews online and don't seem that concerned & tried to justify the prices saying they were competitive yet we went went to the Yew Tree cafe at Scalby and noticed the same items were £6.60 on their menu - that means its 65% more expensive at the Cafe Columbus and not justifiable.

My family has visited cafe Columbus on every visit to Scarborough for over 30 years. It offered lovely lunches and drinks with a great view of the harbour. NOW it has had a refit and is a sort of bar/cake/coffee place with no food. We ordered 2 milkshakes neither were anything other than flavoured milk, a hot chocolate and 2 frozen cocktails neither of which tasted of the gin and rum they claimed to be and the bill was over £25. Far too pricey for what is on offer. Disappointed that our family tradition has come to an end as we will not be going again.

Went to this cafe yesterday. Big mistake. We got a flat white coffee, 2 lattes & a cappucino & 3 brownies & a banana bread. These were very small portions and the drinks were by no means large. For these items we were charged just under £27.! I asked if this was correct as there were no prices on show or any menus to check. . I was told it was correct. If you don't want to be ripped off avoid this place. Also as other reviewers have mentioned unfriendly staff & tables not cleaned properly between customers. no napkins given & empty hand soaps in the toilets so you couldn't wash your hands. Hardly ideal in the middle of a pandemic. Still convinced we were over charged, maybe they are trying to make up their loses since the pandemic.?

visited scarborough today 21/08/21, we have 2 dogs asked if we could bring dogs into the cafe and have dinner, an old blonde ignorant waitress said that we only except dogs when the weather is fine, it was raining at the time. so we went...

I never normally write bad reviews but I am disgusted at the attitude of an waitress whose customer service skills leave ALOT to be desired . Myself and husband ordered two drinks ( which after 10 mins we were still waiting ) our children were...

It was extremely busy on the day me and my chap visited Scarborough. We had cycled the cinder track from Whitby and gasping for a cold drink. We initially popped into Cafe Columbus because there is a secure bollard to lock your bikes too…. However...

Visited twice this week as such a lovely place. Staff amazing and friendly. Enjoyed sitting outside overlooking the harbour. Not eaten there yet but definitely on the agenda for our next visit to Scarborough. .

What an amazing Cafe Bar situated in the South Bay of Scarborough. Views are over the harbour, felt like been abroad, sun was shining what more could you ask for. We ordered alcoholic drinks, with an amazing young girl, Freya who was so smiley and...

We like to break up our walks with tea/coffee breaks. In these times we prefer to eat outside and Cafe Columbus has lots of well spaced seats outside including some under cover. As we started to sit down and young member of staff came out...

We called into this cafe on Sunday 2nd August with my Husband, Daughter, her Partner and Grandparents. We were told it was a limited menu due to the Covid situation. We ordered drinks and has my granddaughter has severe allergy’s we asked what the sausage...

Called in for coffees and as it was sunny (but cold in January) we sat out to take the air and do some people watching. Drinks were fine and reasonably priced. Cafe was quiet and about to close but no problem i serving us. Dog...

Passed this cafe many times, but first visit for coffee. Really nice coffee. Staff very helpful. Would go again.

Called in for lunch. Ordered the large baguette with sausage & onion. Bread was fresh, onions cooked well, unfortunately the sausages were cheap & tasteless!! They left a nasty greasy taste in my mouth.

lovely cafe, good coffee and hot chocalate,mmthe bacon and egg in a bun is cooked to perfection as you want it and is always fresh, coming back for more soon

We were in Scarborough for a few hours and decided that we needed a re fuel. We called in here for a drink and a cream scone. Bad choice. The place was empty at 4pm. Service was so slow. How long should it take to...

Cafe Columbus is a place I'm very familiar with and it's a cafe I use fairly regularly when I visit Scarborpugh. I enjoyed a few latte's which were very hot, other cafes sometimes make them luke warm. The food on this recent visit was much...

A trip into Scarborough this evening we called in here for a coffee. As we had our dogs with us we sat outside although there were no other customers as it was gone 7.00pm. Lovely young man served us. As people came past they wanted...

the hot chocalate with marshmallows is rrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllyyyyy good ,great food yummy try the bacon and egg bread bunn, mmm nice view of the harbour too ,and friendly staff.

We always call here for coffee and hot chocolates when we come to Scarborough front. Sugar free syrups to put in lattes would be good for diabetics and owner did say she would consider offering in the future. Kids loved their chocolates yummy

Lovely cup of coffee and huge biscuits, just what was need at 4:15pm before our walk to the north bay car park. Clean and tide, toilets were spotless too. 👍😀

It was a very cold day when we called in for a latte. The staff were lovely and the coffee was hot. Very good café.

Stopped here for coffee, great little cafe and staff really friendly. Had scone with jam and cream which was delicious, coffee fab too, will definitely return when in Scarborough 😊

We called in with friends & our dog so we sat out side in the sun.Staff we very friendly & service was good, we were soon brought our tea & scones. They were excellent will call in again when in the area.

Thought £1.85 for a cup of tea a little expensive. However it is on the sea front. Lots of seating outside on a sunny day. Nice to sit and watch the world go by.

We visited for a late lunch, and as soon as we walked in I wished we hadn’t. The whole place is very dated, the furniture ripped and stained. The food is outrageously expensive for what it is... everything we wanted to order they seemed to have run out of, even bottled water. FYI it’s cash only, they don’t take card payments. Eventually, after waiting a what felt like an age, the food arrived only for me to notice the bread my toddler was served was mouldy all over.

Stopped off for a morning coffee which we all agreed was one of the nicest this holiday, reminded me of the sort you get in Spain. Staff were welcoming, efficient and polite. Enjoyed to the point we returned for a late lunch of toasties, burgers and more coffee which was just as good second time around.

Visited here today we had toasties, sausage roll and drinks. The cheese and onion toasties were lovely the onion had been cooked, which added to the taste and my son advised the sausage rolls were tasty too. The price was reasonable and service was good and fast. Prefer this cafe to its neighbours!

Went Sunday morning fancied a change from our usual place this cafe is on seafront lovely views of harbour etc ordered two breakfasts n 2 coffees £19 not cheap coffee was horrible breakfast was ok toast n bacon was nice but the use of nasty cheap sausages spoils it and beans and toms served in paper bowl would not recommend not be back

I know we only had a hot chocolate and 2 teas but not sure why the reviews are mixed.

Stopped here yesterday for a hot drink, fantastic service and good coffee. Inside seating area was clean and staff willing to cater for every dietary need

My favourite spot for a lovely cuppa coffee. Always have the Nescafé option but they do do cafe latte and cappuccinos too. Along with fab milkshakes. Been coming here since 1996 and never had a bad experience. Don’t understand the negative reviews as I’ve found the prices to be reasonable. I certainly don’t think it’s “tired” more traditional looking with fab photos of how Scarborough used to look. Highly recommend.

We've visited on a couple of occasions now..but feel that's it.

Came here today with my family to be greeted by what seemed hungover miserable staff..... waited for disappointing coffee and food .... never to return

Great coffee, friendly and efficient service, nice range of cakes on offer. The hot chocolate is a meal in itself. Situated by the harbour.

First time in this beautiful part of GB, loved it, we needed a good coffee and some food to continu our journey further down whitby and ‘cafe columbus’ was perfect, lovely staff, lovely place, would have been amazing to stay a bit longer!! Thankyou!

This cafe was a regular of my mam before she passed away. Now some 22 years later I visit with my family and my dad and nothing has changed. The coffee and cakes are as good now as they were then. When it’s warm it’s lovely to sit outside and watch the boats in the harbour. And it can be very picturesque. My kids now ask to come here for the cakes.

Would definitely recommend the full English breakfast. Quality ingredients well cooked by polite friendly staff with a lovely view of the harbour thrown in

We called in today for breakfast, orders taken very quickly and then we waited, we waited for nearly 20 minutes for our drinks, then our breakfasts arrived immediately after. The food was acceptable, but not excellent and this was the most expensive breakfast on the...

Went in for a coffee one Friday tea time. Asked for an extra hot skinny cappucino. The young waitress who made it did an excellent job, just like a Cappucino should be...hot and frothy. I thought I would come back here again. Different story on...

One of my favourite cafes when in Scarborough. Good coffee, good service and a nice place to sit.Food is great as well.

Visited this cafe today ordered 1 amaricano and 1 cappuccino together with 2 scones with jam and cream.Recieved the coffees straight away but took 20 minutes for scones to arrive .whilst waiting for scones obviously had to drink coffee as they would have been cold my cappuccino was luke warm milk not frothed so took it back .Staff agreed it was cold so brought me a replacement which although not brilliant was better still no scones .Eventually scones arrived and I asked the girl why it had taken so long she gave me the speal about only 3 staff although I counted 5 .As a customer I didn't want to know about their staffing problems after all it wasn't busy .At this point I informed the girl that I expected coffee and cake to come together as now my husband had drunk his coffee ,she apologised and brought another coffee on the house.Whilst they were making this coffee I heard the staff say to each other I've already taken her a second coffee what more does she want .The scones were very dry and unfortunately I will never visit this cafe again it has really gone down hill I feel it is dirty in need of a complete refurbishment they do not deserve buissness plenty of far better coffee shops in Scarborough my opinion keep away

I would like to give a higher rating for this cafe but after a few recent visits on my holiday sometimes I was happy other times slightly disappointed. The refreshments were always good, however the food was hit and miss. Sometimes the bacon on my roll was good other times incredibly hard to chew. I've been going to this cafe since I was a child during the school holidays so there maybe a bit of nostalgia in there however despite the very friendly staff the food isn't always as good as you would like.

Been coming here for years but over the last 3 years it's steadily been going downhill =( the staff seem to be getting younger and younger and always have to inform you that there will be a wait for your food. There is not enough of them to cope. The food is still nice enough but to anyone that has been a regular visitor it's so sad to see that a lot of the seating has been torn and then covered with tape. So desperately want it to return to its former self as it's a fab place to sit and watch the world go by. Oh and bring back the lemon meringue pie!

Gave this place a 2 that is for the staff, as they were friendly and welcoming & the coffee what we actually drank was lovely, but the place horrible. To be honest if we had sat down before we ordered we would not have ordered. We walked in the door straight to the counter as place was empty, thought this was because it was about half 9 in the morning, but no it is because the place has ripped taped up seating sticky tables, sticky floor, and the toilets were discusting to the extent that my husband went to go to the toilet came back we left our drinks and went to the public loos round the corner.

A very popular spot but very expensive (£1.95 for a can of warm Diet Coke) and service is slow. Not the young girls who work here's fault, they're rushed and probably on £4.50 an hour anyway.

7 or 8 tables occupied outside, we were told we had a 20 minute wait for 3 toasted tea cakes and some bread and butter. 20 mins. As the bread and butter was for the little one, we politely asked if that could be done ASAP. They said no and we’d have to wait 20 mins! It wasn’t even busy!£2.55 for a coffee like treacle was scandalous tooVery unhelpful and very expensive. Certainly won’t be returning, that’s for sure

I've been visiting this cafe as long as I can remember when I was a little girl with my parents and now with my own family. The coffee has always been excellent as are the cakes. There are also hit food choices and I can recommend the jacket potatoes. The prices aren't too over priced considering it's magnificent harbour view and the fact you can sit inside or out. Dogs are welcome outside and water is provided for them. My only wish is that they would deck the outside seating area as it is on a slight incline and can cause havoc when your coffee keeps sliding away from you. It would really freshen and modernize the place. Either way though, give it a try. It's just perfect on a warm sunny day watching the world go by with a decent cuppa and delish cakes.

Had coffee and cake this morning allowed to bring dog in. Staff all young and working very hard a credit to the cafe but more importantly themselves. Coffee nice and hot cake lovely David and Carole

Called in for lunch and whilst the food was fine, our overall experience was spoilt by the misleading menu and prices.Firstly we ordered soup from a hand written board on the counter only to be told that soup was not available so why leave the board, that only had soups on it, on the counter with about four or five different soups on? That board was still there when we left.We also ordered a couple of paninis (one tuna and one ham) which were priced "from £4.95". When we paid the bill we had been charged an extra £1.05 for the tuna and £0.85 for the ham. If basic fillings like ham and tuna attract an extra charge it makes you wonder what filling comes with a £4.95 panini. Coke was £1.95 per can and didn't even come with a glass. This cafe offers toilets but the queue extends into the seating area of the cafe and the cafe wasn't even busy. The gents had no toilet paper. There wasn't even an empty tube which makes me think that the staff had taken the empty tube away and not restocked the dispenser.It's a shame to have to comment on these faults because the food was fine hence the balanced 'average' rating.

Walked to the cafe in the pouring rain, despite others being nearer as knew the cafe from previous visits a while back. Asked for a menu, told only what on board but drinks weren't listed so had to ask for types of coffee. Asked for toasted teacakes and told toaster was broken. So asked for scones, no scones available either. So ordered flapjacks. Ordered tea for two, an americano and a hot chocolate. Had to ask for extra milk as one small jug arrived and one of us doesn't have milk but not enough for two hot drinks let alone three, also had to ask for spoons for sugar for the coffee. The coffee was lukewarm, the tea was not enough for two and a few minutes later we saw people on a another table eating scones! We won't bother in the future.

Had two bacon and tomato sandwiches, 1 cappuccino and 1 hot chocolate which cost £11.90. Friendly staff, on front so sea view

The food and drink is great here although quite expensive there massive downfall was the fact they have no toilet roll /handwash in there toilets as a food place i would think this was essential

Over the last six years we have enjoyed the breakfast at this cafe, untill now. The food standard was poor. No toast due to a broken toaster? No mushrooms. The teapot for one was used for two people. Usually the full breakfast came with tea, not this time, an add on. I find it very saddening how over the last six years this cafe was a jewel, not on our last visit. Poor quality and over priced.

Been visiting this cafe for many years but sadly it has gone downhill rapidly.On my latest visit on July 19 there was no toast available, no soup, no jacket potatoes and even more concerning, no toilet paper nor soap in the gents' .The young staff looked decidedly uninterested and although table service was reasonably quick the food itself was, at best, ordinary.Sadly I won't be back unless it somehow returns to its former self.

We had always when in Scarborough visited this place and had always had great service, and excellent food, sadly not this time. we visited the café w/c 15th July 2017, we asked for a salad, we were told they had none, today we returned hopefully for a better response, sadly, that was not to be. I asked for a Bottle water with some Ice, we were told they had no Bottle Water, and no Ice. It is not the Café we have been using for the past ten years

We visited for coffee. We ordered inside then sat outside waiting for our order number to be called. We had to wait a while as it was busy, but the coffee was hot when the waitress brought it to our table. The service was slow but we put that down to the place being busy.

Visited this place on a day trip to Scarborough. It was a cold and rainy day so we popped in here for a drink. The café is in a great location on the seafront. My husband had the filter coffee which he enjoyed and I had the fab hot chocolate. The service was good. Would recommend.

I get the impression that The Cafe Columbus is a bit unloved by day trippers to Scarborough, who might prefer the retro Knickerbocker Glory delights of The Harbour Bar or the many pubs and fish and chip shops along the seafront. But they'd be missing a trick because the Columbus's secret weapon is its very high quality coffee and cake.I paid £2.25 for a regular Americano and £3.85 for a slice of Hummingbird Cake, so only slightly more than chain coffee shops like Costa but so much better quality. The Hummingbird Cake is a delight: a cinnamon sponge containing walnuts and crushed pineapple, sandwiched with buttercream and drizzled with caramel. There is lots of seating indoors and out and you have a direct view of the harbour opposite (so good for boat and people watching).The rest of the Columbus' menu is mostly savoury snacks like toasted sandwiches, sausage rolls and the like - not particularly exciting from the look of it and I didn't sample them. The staff are pleasant too. So if you fancy a perfectly brewed coffee and a sweet treat, give it a try and you might just be pleasantly surprised.

Stopped here a couple of times on our day in Scarborough. You get a good cup of tea and their scones with jam and cream are extremely tasty. Friendly staff and lovely to sit in the sun watching the world go by. Would go there again on future visits.

Can't fault CC. They're one of the very few places who will make a hot chocolate hot. Most other places do tepid but either can't, or won't heat it up and I can't stand tepid - particularly when you've drunk half and it's now stone cold.Scones are always spot on although I sometimes go for the bacon sandwich if it's cold and rainy. Gentle prod to CC - please stock those little individual Flora tubs; butter isn't for everyone.

Stopped here a couple of times during our stay in Scarborough friendly and lovely coffee . Call in its worth a visit

We were looking for a cafe with a view on a glorious morning in March and stopped at the Columbus Cafe. The breakfast was more expensive than we had seen elsewhere, but due to the warm sun, we decided to sit outside on the pavement overlooking the harbour. The breakfast was great value for money in the sunshine and view of the South Bay and well worth a visit.

Very expensive and disrespectful staff, I went in for a Latte with my fiancé after a walk on the beach and the staff looked like they where I'm another world! Personally I thought the drinks where on the expensive side, the only thing I did enjoy was the scenery!

Nice coffee and lovely cake, service quick and brought out to you which is good.We sat outside but glad we did as very hot inside.Nice cafe for a what we had but can't comment for lunches as we didn't have any, I would recommend this cafe.

If you order a coffee and toast or toasted teacake, drink comes first and food much later. In fact, most times you will finish your drink before the food arrives.

good service, bacon butty and sausage for dog was good, and two eggs in fried egg sandwich-good value.. Hot latte and comfy seating.Bit tatty seating in places but clean enough. Egg sandwich a bit under cooked yokes for my taste and one looked and tasted burnt on underside-how this fits with under cooked yolk I don;t know!!! Smoke/steam from kitchen was quite thick at times.good service from staff and food is served at table after ordering at the counter. nice and warm if you use the seating area up the steps

So it's a seaside cafe but it's a good one. Proper coffee, chunky toast, good choice of meals and drinks, indoor and outdoor seating, warm inside in winter, nice staff, welcomes dogs, located opposite the harbour, cleaner tha most other cafes we have been in - what more can I say apart from limited local parking - worth calling in for a drink/snack if you are walking past

My husband and I visited this cafe last Sunday morning, 4th December. We opened the door and nearly fell over 2 large dogs almost sat in the doorway with their local owners (who seemed oblivious to anything but their own dogs and 'doggy' conversations). We gingerly made our way to a side table to escape this doggie haven and watched with a sort of mordbid fascination as the cafe assistant brought over toast to the dog owners which they happily gave to their dogs to eat on the cafe floor. Not quite sure how this cafe has it's good hygiene rating with this going on! We weren't the only customers to look on in disbelief and a couple next door to us got up and left in disgust. When further dogs and their besotted owners piled through the door it was time for us to also make our exit - along with our appetite for any food in this establishment. 'Besotted local dog owners only welcome!'

Normally have at least one coffee here each day when visiting Scarborough. They do a nice bacon sandwich as well. Friendly place with good harbour views.

Whilst walking along the beach front came across this cafe. Decided to have a tea break, we ordered a cream tea and a tea with a piece of carrot cake. The staff was very friendly. The drinks were very nice and the size of the cakes enormous, no complaints there. Taking in the views of the harbour, ample outside seating.

Called here for coffee and cakes after walking down the hill and across the harbour-side. Cakes and coffee were as always good but the service was very very slow. The staff seemed to have only one speed - slow! Have been many times before but was disappointed with how slow the service was this time - staff could do with smiling a little more too and going a bit quicker when serving!

Came to Scarborough for a 3 day break with the girlfriend and decided to stop at this pleasant looking cafe. I'm afraid to say it was a bad choice. Ordered a coffee cake, scone with cream & jam and an americano. The scone was the only thing that could be reported as decent. The can of coke was warm, the coffee cake was as dry as an Arabs sandal, and the americano coffee came out Luke warm & minus the milk on the side. Would not visit here again. Lesson learnt

We have used this cafe for years summer & winter,Called in Friday for coffee & snacks, no table menus now,Food ordered, our drinks a good half finished before the food arrived, but it is all done fresh, we just ordered hot sandwiches of bacon, sausage.Very tasty, breakfasts delivered very close to us & looked great.Pleasant staff, but agree with other comments coffee not as good as it used to be. I think now we may have to visit another local cafe that also does the best ice cream in Scarborough

Good seating area inside but the best of this cafe is to sit outside. We often stop here for coffee and occasional breakfast at any time of year and if the sun is shining this is an ideal spot to sit for a while.Good drinks and food. Service is always quick and friendly.

We were so disappointed to be served undrinkable coffee and when we pointed it out returning full cups.... merely a Shrugged shoulder.This used to be our regular haunt albeit slow service the coffee used to be ok with a good selection of cakes. And a pleasant setting for soaking up the sun and view.Staff need retraining and the coffee changing.

I just wanted two rolls one plain cheese and one cheese salad. What I got was two plain cheese rolls and a box of salad. Which I was charge £8.80 for. Very expensive for a couple of sandwiches. Won't be going back their.

Overall, coffee was acceptable, service was a little slow with no apparent system in place. It isn't clear either which way the Q is, so a little confusing if place was busy.Staff polite and pleasant.The view is great on the sea front and would go again if only to sit and have a coffee with a view

We called in this nice little cafe before our journey home. We found a seat and my friend went to get the drinks. I thought she had got lost as she was gone ages. The service was very slow which is a shame as this place has got potential.

Decent place for a nice cup of coffee. Nothing flash. No waiter/waitress service but didn't really expect that. Pleasant staff.

A great lunch here and also the staff are very freindly would recommend. The food is all freshly made and the drinks are brilliant.

Good location. ..nice tea and coffee...but someone with experience needs to sort the service out. The girls aren't rude but the whole ordering system is bizarre!!! Food not arriving ...people having to ask where their drinks are. .. people queuing. ..people being told to sit down at their table. ..The poor staff looked so confused. ... The communication between the counter and the kitchen needs an experienced person to come in and sort it out... because the food and drinks were fine when we finally got them!

Although what we ate & drank was perfectly acceptable the lack of menus ( not even typed & laminated very cheaply!!) was annoying. It was quite prices too but I understand that their rates will be high being on the front.

Cafe Columbus coffee is superb and their homemade scones are amazing. They also do a good breakfast- another cafe with a great view

Visited cafe Columbus, only for a cup of tea. Polite staff, very welcoming. Would recommend. Cute quaint cafe along the seafront.

I came here with my partner for a quiet drink of hot chocolate, the staff were lovely and nothing was too much hassle. They made my hot chocolate to my liking and even had lactose free and soya milk. Also had lovely gluten free cakes that not many places have. Although the decor is a bit dated I would definitely visit again

We've been coming to Cafe Columbus for a long time and know to expect worn decor etc. Drinks were fine, scone was huge. T'is a little scruffier than we remembered, but the worst thing is that there are only school age girls running the place. Clearly no customer service skills and a bit of attitude. Will think twice before returning.