Dotty's Vintage Tearoom in Scarborough

Had to sit outside as closed inside which was a shame. Bacon buttie was ok. Coffee ok. Great position in the village..... .

We had a lovely takeaway lunch at Dotty’s vintage tea room. The food was excellent. Nicely packed and with a napkin and fragranced wipe. The cakes on display were open at the back and a fly was treating it self to cake. Need to make the cake display more hygienic. The cakes looked good but we didn’t have any. Not sure why they weren’t letting people go inside to eat still working under lock down rules.

We loved our visit such a quaint spot and choice of tea was amazing what a fabulous location . Our first visit to this part of the UK and certainly won’t be our last . The walk back up the hill was needed to walk off the calories we consumed , Covid friendly which is still reassuring to see .Recommended to our fellow hotel friend up the road .

We throoughly enjoyed our visit to Dottys. We sat outside and enjoyed a cup of tea and what has to be the best cheese and fruit scones we have ever had. The portion is generous and the scones are warm and freshly made. We will definitely be going back again soon.

We had the Mackerel Pate and the Bacon Brie and Cranberrie Toastie and both were delicious. The tables were full (only outdoors open at present), so we got take-away - very practical box for the Pate and toast (choice of white or granery), and a good foil packet for the toastie (same choice), kept it warm while we made out way up the steps to the seats above to town for a great lunch with the best view.ALSO the lady serving (Dotty I presume) was so helpful regarding my wife's lost jumper. We asked in every shop, but she was the only one that told us about teh community hub and posted a request on it for us in case anyone had found it. Great food, and helpful above and beyond expectations!

Excellent jam and cream scones and cakes all are amazing . Friendly staff. Would love to come back sometime and highly recommend

Excellent food, top class service, doggie treat bags and lovely fresh hand wipes. Cant wait till we can eat inside. Added to our favorite list

12.9.20 cafe outdoor as keeping social distance with sis and daughter before surprise someone.. saw many cakes but haven’t tried it so had scones :) #cheesescones #caramelisedonion #fruitscones #jam #staithes scone is okay as thought it would be melt or so rather cheese block

Not just any cheese scone, but huge homemade cheese scones served with all the trimmings - butter, cheese and chutney. Who could want for more? Yes there are sweet versions and fabulous home-made cakes too, but savoury is best in my humble opinion! And if you have a doggy friend with you, a little bag of dog treats often makes it's way into your hands! Delightful!

We stopped at Dotty's Vintage Tearoom on bank holiday Saturday and was fortunate to get a table - only seating is outside and the space not huge! The lady - possibly Dotty - who served us was perfunctory. We ordered cakes and scone and hot drinks. The cakes were a bit overly sweet and the scone not warm and a little on the dry side. Drinks were fine enough but still served in take-away disposables. Given the lack of options in Staithes, I am sure they do very well, and it would be nice to return when we can sit inside and soak up the purported atmosphere. I am sure that this will add to the experience. Have we had better? Yes, but it wasn't so bad to stop us returning. We'd just be more careful in our selections.

Stopped off here a number of days for breakfast. .Limited outdoor seating due to the times in which we are in however such a welcome stop. Looking forward to coming back here when I will be able to sample the indoor atmosphere

Gorgeous warm scone and cuppa. Warmed us up today as was drizzling. Dog friendly and our dog was also given a bag of treats.

Absolute gem of a place open on boxing day for socially distanced, covid secure, outdoor dining. Great coffee, wonderful bacon butties and delicious toastie. Service was over and above, so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely attention to the little details like the bag of dog treats for our furry friend. Will definitely come back again, hopefully to experience indoor dining in the future.Thank you so much for opening on boxing day, made our visit to Staithes perfect.

We recently stopped by Dotty's on our visit to Staithes. They have adapted well due to Covid restrictions, service via a hatch and seats outside under cover of a gazebo. We even got a small bag of dog biscuits to keep our pooch happy. They were out to clear tables and spray them down straight away, felt very safe. Lovely friendly place, hopefully next time we might be able to go inside.

Having just done a rave review for Dotty’s B&B, suffice to say this is a great little tea room with huge bacon butties, lovely coffee, all quickly served at the tables, ordered through a hatch, outside, under a gazebo safe and clean.After your butty get some of Dotty’s tremendous cake for later. I had fruit flapjack and it was just perfect.

However you pronounce it their cheese scone is excellent ! Called for a socially distanced cuppa and a friendly chat with the lovely staff.

We were passing this morning and called in for a coffee and a bacon butty..... we definitely made the right choice because the coffee was great and the bacon butties were to die for. Friendly staff and all covid measures are in place for everyone's safety. Even your dog is welcome !Best bread I've yasted in a long time.... we will be back for more

When visiting Staithes we stopped off to get a takeaway. The Toasties were tasty and very nice. Definitely worth the money

The scones are the size of elephants feet and are delicious . It is lovely sat outside having a scone and a pot of tea .

Stopped at Dotty’s on the way back from our morning walk to the harbour. The staffs are trying to keep the tearoom going despite the restrictions and I think they’ve done a great job. The tables are a little quirky, and so are the gazebos, but that’s what make Dotty’s so special - a thriving team of helpful people - who try to make the best of the current situation.We enjoyed our tea and coffee. Lovely people and a lovely place to stop by.

We visited Staithes whilst walking the Cleveland Way.After finishing for the day we were happy to find a small tea shop on the Main Street doing their best to maintain a service through difficult Covid times.We had tea and an excellent scone and lemon cake sitting outside. The service was quick and the tea shop was offering a wide variety of offerings. The scone was excellent in both taste and size, as was the lemon cake. We didn't need anything else that day until dinner even after walking from Saltburn.

Staithes was a delight. Far less crowded than the vastly overrated Robin hood bay near whitby in my opinion. It's a charming little harbour village and Dottys is typical of the friendly welcome here. A small roadside cafe essentially but the staff are a delight and the method of service to cope with our current madness is efficient, hygienic yet charmingly casual. Now I'm not talking haute cuisine here, it is what it is. But unlike the nondescript cafes other so called visitor spots, Dottys provides good quality food, charmingly served at a great price. Well done Dotty. Many thanks for reading. Andrew M

After hearing how beautiful Staithes was myself and my family decided to visit for the day. We parked at the top carpark and walked down to the harbour but as we got there apart from a busy pub right on the front there was really nothing else to see or do. We walked back the whole 10 foot to the very small main street which had 1 pub, an art gallery which had a random old man playing an organ with a hippy type person singing badly and what could be described as a wooden shack kind of cafe with a wooden deck with 3 old cable drums for tables . There was a hatch no more than 12 inches wide that you had to place your order through but the queue to order was so close to a table the social distancing was none excistent.Thank goodness we only had a coffee as a family ordered bacon sandwhiches and it didnt looked cooked. The tables were absolutley filthy and the decking looked like it hadnt been swept or washed in years plus the coffee when it came was awful.Covid or not it should have been cleaned?

Outside tables and takeaway only around Covid-19 which was great to see. Had a couple of hot drinks and some cake. Service was quick and the drinks were lovely, shared a slice of lemon drizzle cake and it was fantastic! Generous portion, very moist and tasted great! Perfect place to grab a drink and sit down if needed.

What a poor excuse for a Street side cafe. Can't believe that during covid restrictions that this place is still open. No one way system to order, everybody ordering is on top of customers sitting outside. Tables & chairs are not being cleaned between customers, and I mean not at all. Never saw anybody cleaning a table or chairs all the time we were there. The whole seating area was disgusting. Please don't go, it's a dump.

Great little vintage tearoom. Lovely homemade scones and cakes. Good music, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. What more could you want? Always worth a visit

One of the best fruity flapjacks ever. Dog enjoyed their doggy ice cream too. Lovely ladies serving with a smile.

Top quality food and service in these unusual times. So pleased that Dotty’s is open and serving (take away or eat in - outside). Scones and bacon butties the highlight as well as good coffee and teas. Very busy most days so pick your time wisely but you won’t be disappointed.

My husband and I normally go to the Sea Drift Cafe. Unfortunately it was closed so we decided to try the 'number one cafe' on Tripadvisor. We do love a good coffee. The latte and americano we ordered were not good at all. We both left most of our drinks. My husband had the bacon sandwich and I had the cream scone. Bacon sandwich was okay but the cream scone was probably the worst one I have had in a cafe. Didn't eat it all. Will definitely not be visiting here again.

Have visited in previous years and so glad to see the cafe has found a way to deal with social distancing measures and appears to be thriving. The menu is wide and well priced, the drinks and food quickly prepared and delicious. The bacon rolls were amazing and just what we needed after an early start. The outside seating area is a success as is the hatch ordering. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Whilst on a circular walk on part of the Cleveland Way, we walked through Staithes. Seeing all of the outdoor seating at Dottys under marquees,hand gel and sanitiser all being used. We felt safe to sit down.Ordering bacon sandwiches all round from the kiosk window, was very easy and safe. Served in cardboard trays, complete with little hand wipes. Delicious fresh sandwiches, large fluffy bread buns with plenty of Butchers bacon inside. Very reasonably priced, rest of the menu also looked super tasty... We were eyeing up the cakes, but the sandwiches hit the spot perfectly on our walk.

A visit to Dottys is compulsory when visiting Staithes, and have lost count of how many visits we have made here.Excellent service and set up well for Covid with tables outside now. They even provided dog treats for our new labrador puppy.The food is amazing and had to have their cheese scone with cheese and chutney.Am sure to return again.

We had delicious and filling bacon rolls and coffees sat outside Dottys before the heavens opened on our morning visit to Staithes. Currently operating as a kiosk ervice with outside seating only the menu does not appear compromised with a wide choice and all very good value. We were pleased to see environmentally friendly options used given takeaway/disposable the only current option. Service was swift and friendly both at the kiosk and front of house (terrace) where our table was sanitised as soon as it became available.

Super little cafe! Excellent bacon sandwich (not at all stingy) and very friendly service. Thank you :)

We had a cake snack and some cheese scones for home. All made to perfection, absolutely delicious. Definitely worth stopping here . Staff excellent service and excellent food. A must if your here

We did not have the same experience as a recent reviewer. There was a bell on the hatch to ring for service and someone appeared straight away. We were firstly given a bag of biscuits for our dog! We ordered toasted sandwiches, cakes and tea which we were going to take down to the harbour to eat but someone vacated the bench seat so we were able to sit there. The toasted sandwiches were hot, well filled and tasty and the cakes were scrummy! We very much enjoyed our food and drinks and the dog enjoyed his biscuits!

Unfortunately this was the first tea room open on a Sunday morning after a long drive. We made the mistake of stopping for drinks and food. Served through an hatch were no one can see you or your ignored ( eventually after a 10 minute wait). Bacon sandwich was mainly all bread. £3.50. Crumpet(s) £1.85 for ONE crumpet with jam??A coffee that was weak and too milky. We asked to make a bit stronger. They charge £0.30 extra. For a coffee to be normal. Outrageous. I think they don’t get a lot of repeat custom. And won’t be getting mine for the remainder of this week. An over familiar owner who’s main concern is the public using her bins to dispose of rubbish. They need to focus on value for money and service.

Dotty's Tea Rooms and the B&B are really lovely, comfortable, friendly and very reasonably priced. Really enjoyed our brief stay, would definitely like to return.

Wow, what a lovely place. Very friendly staff and so much too see inside the tearoom. Good cuppa as well.

Everyone who lives there says go to Dotties biscuits for the dog on arrival full of curios big tea pots and enormous scones typical Staithes warm welcome dogs muddy boots and tired souls alike

On a very cold day this tearoom was the perfect place to thaw out and fill up with coffee and cake. Really interesting shop run by two friendly and cheerful ladies serving delicious (and huge!) cakes and homebakes. The chocolate orange cake was gorgeous and the warm fruit scone the biggest I think I’ve ever seen. Best tearoom for miles!

We visited Staithes today and o our way back decided to have a cuppa and snack.We both opted for the scones and wow my wife commented and she wasn't wrong exceptional taste just with butter very nice.I had a latte coffee and my wife had a tea for one!!! the tea pot held enough for at least 5 cups my wife having 3 and myself one after my coffee and there was still some tea left.Well worth a visit Staff and service was very good and a quirky environment adds to the aura and will play any music track on request..Enjoy 5 *****

Wasn't sure about this place on first appearance as it looked more shop than tea room but so glad we went. It was fab!! A really excellent - and huge - scone with jam and cream and a good strong cup of flat white coffee. Brilliant.

Very small intimate cafe with excellent coffee and yummy cakes . Bakewell tart was 5 star ! Friendly staff

Excellent all round,called in on a wet Saturday with the wife an a large labradoodle,they were busy but made space for us and the service was amazing, we had cappuccino, latte and 2 scones with jam and cream which were delicious and free biccies for the dog,outstanding !! Thank you

We were staying in Staithes on a three night breakaway, Dotty's Teamroom was recommended to us and I'm so pleased it was !! Lovely little place, quiet quirky and nice tables with tablecloths sort of an old fashioned feel to it. I loved the teapot and cups that were used for our pot of tea for two, not matching but that all added to the feel of the place. Nice friendly service, we decided to share a scone with cream and jam, really good size !! We noticed when going for a short walk in the evening that when we passed Dotty's there was a box outside with leftover scones from the day with a sign saying £2 for four Scones !! What a brilliant idea, we got two cheese/two fruit scones in a pack, instead of food waste you are given the opportunity to buy them and leave your money in the box. Definitely would recommend Dotty's and we will be returning later on in the year.

A regular stop every time we visit Staithes. Great tea in bone china cups, free treats for dogs and the biggest slices of Victoria sponge. Treat yourself!

Called here on our walk along the Cleveland Way, well worth dropping down the path from the cliffs into Staithes and calling here for a rest, lovely cakes, friendly staff and hot refreshing drinks.

Popped in for a breakfast roll after a morning walk on the beach. Unfortunately they didn’t provide this sort of food, but directed to other places in the village.

Dotty's was a lovely little pit stop to get out of the cold. We shared a toasted tea cake and white chocolate and beetroot cake both were delicious and very generous in portion size which was just what we needed before we set off on our walk to Runswick Bay. All the staff were very cheery and friendly. If we're ever in Staithes again we will return!

Popped in to Dotties -being one of the few places open in Staithes for coffee on a cold January morning. We were so pleased we made this choice! The staff are most welcoming and good fun; the scones were simply delicious and the coffee was perfect. The decor is a slightly wacky - but we loved it!

Visited Staithes between Christmas and New Year and called in here so pleased we did. Amazing quirky atmosphere and such a friendly welcome for everyone. Great selection of cakes and scones and our Border Terrier couldn’t wait to return two days later for his selection of dog biscuits. We had walked part of the Cleveland Way and worked up an appetite, really enjoyed the toasted sandwiches. Didn’t want to leave, especially my hubby, who was given the iPad to choose music. Reckon he now sees himself as a DJ. Thank you ladies for your contribution in making our great holiday. Just wish we had a Dotty’s in our village

Visited Staithes found this gem amazing cakes ,coffee and lovely people. Took our dog and even had special dog treat bags Will definitely return 🎂🍰☕️🐶❤️

Popped in for coffee during a quick visit to Staithes. Great coffee and friendly service throughout. Would definitely return.

Had such a nice stop here. Really friendly and amazing cakes and scones! Felt very welcome and didn’t want to leave.

What a fabulous place, love the charm of the decor. The banana and vanilla cake is amazing. Lovely welcome, dogs welcome, highly recommended

Visited this afternoon very warm friendly cafe love dogs as soon as we sat dog treats arrived at table

We've been here many times and have loved it each time. no exception here! Swift and pleasant service in my favourite place in Britain. I hope we will be back 😀

We had coffee there but no food. The owner was very friendly, and the cafe very quirky. Definitely a place to return to.

Called in one Saturday Afternoon , mid November , fantastic ladies , served us very quickly even tho they were busy , great choice of cakes and lovely scones. Well worth the visit.

As good as ever... Everybody made to feel welcome with a warm and friendly atmosphere on the chilliest of damp days. The cakes and other goodies are irresistible. This little cafe reminds me of the film/book Chocolat ...with its wonderful feel good factor. Please don't ever change. ....And it must be good Mary Berry popped in whilst I was there (she was filming in the area). Somebody must have told her what an unmissable experience it is, to visit Dotty's

A rather eccentric cafe on the main street. More like an antique or second hand shop than a cafe, filled with bric-a-brac; some of which appears to be for sale. Very friendly staff serving standard quality coffee, though the cakes were quite good. It's very dog friendly and a couple of dog biscuits were served along with our coffee and cakes (for the dog, not us).

We have been here every year since it opened and managed twice this year. We also get scones from here on an evening from the honesty box to enjoy for tea. Would highly recommend best coffee in Staithes. A real must must must there is something for everyone and proper size slices of cake.

We called in during our visit too Staithes, what a lovely little place. The scones and creak were delicious and prices very reasonable- would definitely recommend

Our visit to the tearoom was everything I wanted it to be. The vintage style made you feel you had stepped back in time in the already wonderful village. Then you got a massive piece of the best fruit cake I have tasted with cheese to go with it and a pot of tea you could swim in .. all served in lovely china. The people serving were super friendly and the owner was happy to chat and spend time with you.

Lovely coffee shop and nice service massive scones that came with loads of jam and cream. I had a cheese scone which was also good came with cheese and chutney

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is of good quality and nicely presented. The scones with jam and cream are highly recommended. Shall definitely go again when in the area.

From the moment you walk in you will be smiling.

A very friendly and quirky cafe. There’s not a huge choice of food, but the food they offer is very good. We enjoyed a ham & cheese toastie and a scone with cheese and chutney. Dog friendly and a very comfortable spot to spend some time. Good wifi as there’s no signal down in Staithes.

Good food, really friendly staff, great atmosphere, and dogs welcome too. What's not to like? I had a cheese toasty and a tea, the tea came as a teapot with a generously large jug of milk.See photo. Much enjoyed! :-)))

After visiting the art and craft fair, we called in this little gem for morning coffee before we left the village, it is a delightful quirky place with outside seating, a large choice of delicious cakes and the best scones I have ever eaten, I had fruit scone and jam, my daughter cheese scone with caramelised onion chutney and cheese slices, both excellent and filled us until evening. Well worth a visit

The best (and largest) scones we have ever tasted! Fabulously friendly cafe with lots of retro artifacts to look at. Our dog was made extremely welcome with his own little goodie bag. Oh, and did I mention the coffee? Superb! Our second visit to Staithes and to Dotty's Vintage Tearoom. It won't be the last.

Staithes has become our go to place to rest and be refreshed. This was our fourth stay at Dottys bed and breakfast. I absolutely love the querky vintage decor, incredibly tasty and filling breakfast, with healthy options including local smoked kippers and as always Trudy's bubbly welcome. The beautiful tea room downstairs is also a must to visit with fresh cakes and endless fresh tea served in large old fashioned teapots and teacups.

Not any old scone with jam and cream, the best scone with jam and cream:) Having visited before we knew what to expect and were not disappointed. Well worth the walk down the hill and back again

Love dotty’s Very friendly place & very professional. Great staff , best customer service, dog friendly & so relaxing.

What a great cafe! Husband enjoyed a delicious cream tea! Staff brilliant. Decor was wonderful, quirky.

Just called in here for a coffee. Sat outside with my dog, crochet blankets and cushions, lovely coffee in pretty cups. Waiter came out with a little bag of dog biscuits. I didn’t eat here but a fellow walker said the scones are lovely.

Called in for a coffee and cake and saw someone eating a delicious looking scone so decided to try one. The best I've ever had! Choice of flavours too. The lemon scone with lemon curd sounded tempting but I went for the cheese scone with sliced cheese and onion chutney. I wasn't disappointed! Massive , a meal in itself. Light and fluffy and warm. The coffee was great too and came in a large size. Service great and a lovely quirky place to eat. I look forward to a return trip. Worth a trip to Staithes for the scone alone!

Little gem of a place,staff make you feel welcome,very quirky,had tea and large cheese scone only one size on all scones, cakes etc (LARGE) we shared,could actually taste the cheese, really enjoyed,even got a choice on music thats a first,would recommend.

Whenever we have done the circular walk from Runswick Bay in the past we have chosen the pub for our refreshment stop . On this occasion, we were walking past Dotty’s and decided to change tradition and have coffee and cake. What a great choice we made! A fantastic array of delicious cakes on offer and my white chocolate and beetroot cake was wonderful. A really lovely place to refresh, served by very friendly staff and a bag of doggy treats for Bruce!

My lady and I visited this diamond of a tea room when we arrived in Staithes for our charity walk. We had a cheese scone and a fruit scone respectively. The cheese was warm with real cheddar and onion chutney and my fruit had cream and jam. We sat out side with blankets over our laps enjoying our scones. We bought two the next day to take home. Great place great food and probably a great B&B; which you can book through their Facebook page.

Fab coffee. Delicious cake. Lovely friendly staff. Cabinets full of quirky curios and vintage treasures.

After a 13 mile walk at Christmas what a lovely reception we got. We were invited to a large table to join others. The cakes were amazing. Trudy is gorgeous!

Really lovely cakes great choice. The staff were great as well, we were even asked what music we would like to be played.

We arrived just after everyone else who dashed in out of the rain. The ladies worked at a fantastic rate of knots, cheerfully encouraging those at the end of the queue, while serving with a smile. They put my husband in charge of taking requests for the music play list which was hilarious. We had everything from, singing in the rain and summer holiday to Roar and Shotgun. But the highlight was when the cafe started clapping the rhythm to "We will rock you"!

Visited Dotty's last week and were delighted by the friendly service and lovely cheese scones, served warm with cheese and chutney, accompanied by a huge pot of tea. What a lovely tea room, and we were made to feel very welcome, we even got our choice of music played! Well worth a visit!

We visited Dotty’s on our final day in Staithes.

Delicious cheese scones with cheese on the side! Very friendly staff and owner. Highly recommended. Decoration of cafe is full of vintage details and creativity

A small cafe on the left just as the hill starts. Lots of tables meaning not much space inside. Lovely teas, coffees, fresh cakes etc. The scones are massive (about £3 each). Good friendly service and food. We would visit again.

It's my second visit to Dotty's tearooms. The first time was 4 year's ago and things have not changed, great service and even better coffee and scones. It's a long way to come from Australia but will always visit Dotty's and beautiful Stathies.

Situated in the narrow streets of Staithes this is a hidden gem. Going in to the tearoom you are confronted by a cosy room which could have been unchanged for 40 or 50 years. The tables are close together with very little space between. However, service is terrific with all the staff being friendly and giving excellent service to their customers. Coffee and the selection of cakes were very good. I recommend it for a light snack and drink to keep you going whilst exploring Staithes.

This is a must visit if you’re in Staithes! This beautiful little tea room is devine and offers top notch service and food/drinks. I visited here with my family on my 21st birthday and couldn’t have felt more welcome! We had coffee and cake - it was absolutely delicious and the staff were fabulous! Will definitely be back!!

For afternoon tea with freshly baked scones, cream and jam served in China cups, this is a treat. Seated amongst antiques and served by friendly waitresses, this harks back to older days.

Fell in love with Dottys at first visit .. Beautifully vintage & quirky ... extremely homely ...very friendly staff ...particularly owner Trudie and Kelly who cooked our breakfast in the B&B; ... tea room busy at 1030 opening ... fabulous scones & cakes ... had ours as takeaway having just eaten our breakfast upstairs in Dottys Boutique B&B; which was simply perfect ...A must for any lovers of Vintage or otherwise ... will be back soon for a giant scone & a proper Yorkshire cuppa ... and more vintage purchases no doubt ...

Have visited this beautiful little venue for the the last two years and have thoroughly enjoyed tea in bone China and the beautiful scones!!! Will see you next year on our annual trip!!

A great addition to the high street a vintage tea room, friendly staff and plenty of choice of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.

Visited for a late lunch, sat outside on the small sloping pavement area. Polite friendly staff took our order. Scones were massive. Fresh and really good. Toastie S good also. Drinks reasonable. Teapots very generous in size even for one! Lovely mis matched China. Decor great, lots of items to view even in the toilet! Lovely to visit

This tea room had gluten free cakes and allowed dogs inside so was perfect for us. We had a gf pistachio cake and a carrot cake. Both were nice. The choice at this tea room seemed quite small, but we only wanted cake so were fine.

A lunchtime treat!! Great toasted sandwiches, coffee and tea but the very best scones with jam and cream!!! Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Took time to point out where our granddaughter could get her Old Jack's Boat stickers in Staithes. Can't wait to visit again. Excellent!!

Tea/coffee and a scone. Fabulous food, good value, friendly service and absolutely fantastic music. Faultless. Thanks Dotty's Tearoom.