Java in Scarborough

This is a great place for coffee and food in whitby. Brilliant location and great home cooked food. This is well worth a visit

Was delivered an incorrect drink and when rectified, it was promptly ‘slammed’ down on the table in front of us with no apology. After notifying the owner there had been a heavy box underneath our feet under the table, it was quickly dismissed. Not the service expected and sadly we will not return.

I stumbled across the Java and popped in for lunch, I had the chicken and pesto panini, latte…the panini was served with a lovley coleslaw and fresh salad ! Top notch. Don’t walk past the place , I’m here for a week or so and will certainly return

Did not expect the burgers to be gourmet: Proper chicken and beef patties, complete with a brioche bun. The dirty fries were amazing and come in large portions. Loved the milkshakes, served by friendly staff. We will be returning.

We ordered two full English breakfasts it took around 40 minutes. No one apologised or let us know it was going to take a while. We had to ask for the toast multiple times and it came 10 minutes after the breakfast. The young brunette waitress was very rude and didn’t say a word when she put the toast down. By the time the breakfast came the cafe was half full so I’m not sure what the hold up with the toast was. Terrible service but the food was nice.

Unfortunately we weren't hungry enough to try the vegan cake but the espresso and the Americano went down well and we liked the crockery. Service was good, the décor is nice and the staff were polite and friendly.

Delicious fresh orange straight out the orange press machine. Both ordered the full English which was faultless. Would definitely return

Came here for breakfast was busy but sat upstairs, breakfast was of a good standard and good size,sets you up for the day,staff friendly even when extremely busy,good clean nice place

We had a week holiday in Whitby and came here 6 mornings for our breakfasts (couldn’t do 1 morning as it was closed 😂); such a lovely and reasonable place ❤️

We found this little gem whilst debating where to get a bit of breakfast and a coffee.We had two tasty lattes served in mugs and not those awful tall glass cups that so many places use!We had a breakfast bacon & tomato bap plus a breakfast sausage bap. The quality of the ingredients was excellent with the right amount to fill the baps. All was cooked fresh to order. Which gave us time to witness the great teamwork and customer service, all while complying with covid rules and with a smile.If we are ever in the area again we will call again, meantime we highly recommend a visit.

We went to Java this morning and had an amazing English breakfast. The standard of all items were excellent and the breakfast was very reasonably priced. Java is a place where you should go to more than once because of the standard of food. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else in Whitby for breakfast having visited Java.

Excellent coffee. Breakfast rolls and avocado toast were great. We even popped in for lunch the next day and tried the Halloumi Mango wrap. Highly recommend if you want something a little healthy, has good vegetarian selection.

As per usual Java cafe provided in my opinion the best take aways in Whitby. The deal included two burgers, chips, a large pot of coleslaw, 2 milkshakes and a large cheesecake. And all aspect were perfect. Will not be the last time I go!

Came to Whitby for a fleeting visit with my boyfriend and I am so glad we came here for brunch! It was actually recommended to us by The Whitby Deli just up the road. I had the 'Texan pancakes' (who knew fried eggs on pancakes would be so good?!) and my boyfriend had the smashed avo on toast with tomatoes and feta. Cannot fault either breakfast - both freshly prepared and arrived really quickly. The small touch of serving our tap waters with lemon and ice was also appreciated (my sister saw the photo and asked if we were having G&Ts with our breakfast - haha). Will definitely be back next time we're in Whitby - thank you!

I am never normally one to complain, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever complained or written a review, but I am shocked & appalled by the experience & customer service I have just had. My friend & me went into Java this afternoon, I ordered a butter beer shake, the woman behind the till looked around and said ‘oh I’ve never done one of those’ then proceeded to try to make it, we weren’t asked if we were sitting in or taking away, she presumed we were taking away as she started to make it before taking payment and left me standing there the whole time. Eventually she asked for £3.95, I gave her a £20 note, she gave me £3.25 back, which at the time I didn’t count properly and thought was just change for a fiver. I said ‘oh sorry I gave you £20’ so she then gave me a further £15 back, which means she only charged me £1.75. I then ordered on behalf of my friend that had gone to sit down to maybe hint we weren’t taking away, I ordered her a baileys iced coffee. She then started to make the drink again so i said I’d wait for it over at the table, as she had given me my drink and I didn’t want to wait another 5 minutes at the counter with people behind me. I took a drink of my ‘butter beer shake’ and realised it was a plain milkshake that tasted like it just had cinnamon in it, with chocolate sprinkles on top. (Nothing like a butter beer shake).My friends drink was then ready and the lady then asked a different customer for the payment (£4.95). A lady then told her it was for us and we were sitting down waiting for it, which the woman behind the till replied ‘no they’re taking away’. Anyway, my friend went over and got her drink and brought it to the table. It was half full, warm and tasted like a weak watery coffee. I waited until she had no orders to make, and took my friends drink to her and said it was warm and not what we asked for. She then told me ‘it’s warm because the ice has melted’ (she put no ice in it). I told her she didn’t put ice in it, but said I didn’t want another making and asked if we could just have our money back, which she then rooted around in the tip jar for and handed me back the cost of my friends drink, without a single word, no apology or anything. Safe to say we left immediately. I understand completely that working in a cafe can be stressful, as I have done it myself for 12+ years, but there was only one other couple in there at the time, so it wasn’t exactly busy. Also am I wrong in thinking that someone should know how to make the drinks they have on offer? Or if she didn’t know she should have perhaps apologised and said they weren’t available today. It seemed as though it was her first day but she was the only one serving & I’d imagine there would have been another member of staff guiding her if that was the case.I really hope that she gets the training she needs, in making drinks, using the till & customer service, or hopefully we just caught her on a very bad day, it’s a shame as we have always liked Java and it’s always been great upto now. It has definitely put me off returning though.

Came here for breakfast before tackling The Cleveland Way. The staff were friendly and efficient,very good with the Covid rules.We had the Full English and the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. Both were perfect! Amazing tasty sausages and crispy hash browns on the Full English, and lashings of maple syrup on the pancakes. Our favourite breakfast of our stay in Whitby.

We arrived at 5:15pm for some takeaway food. They were very helpful and accommodating and the food was delicious! We had the linguine, Swiss burger and chips and loved it! Thank you 😊

Whitby was very busy, we struggled to get into most restaurants with our dog - opted for a couple of take outs at Java - burgers really nice, even had a salad, again very good. Chips, plenty of them (1 box easy does 2 people) - they even delivered for us, great service... prices not too bad either

The café itself is pleasant and the food is good. Situated on the way down to the harbour. Social distancing within café also good. Staff happy enough - just feel the girl on the till was slightly grumpy and the cleaning down of tables, after guests, in the current situation was not up to scratch. I didn't see her wash, or gel, her hands once and she was taking money, serving and clearing up. Wiping just the surface of a table, with a spray and a dirty dish cloth, and then leaving the dish cloth scrunched up on the table by the door is not a good advert. Why aren't the tables, seats, high chair seats being sprayed and wiped with a disposable cloth? There is also a hand rail on the stairs up to the upper café and toilet, which I didn't notice being wiped down, and no paper towels in the toilet. Just little things that make you think if this is now, what is it like normally.

We got a delivery of 4 different burgers inc a veggie one. Also onion rings (massive portion), coleslaw and skin on fries. All very good portions. The burgers were the best burgers I’ve had in ages. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for one. Ps. I don’t know if they do deliver normally but as we were only next door, we pre paid and the lovely staff delivered bang on time an hour and a half later. Fantastic service above and beyond.

Visited here twice during our stay. Once for the full English breakfast which was yum and second time had the Shakshuka (bit of a wait but well worth it). Would definitely recommend giving here a visit as the food is great, reasonably priced and the staff were super friendly

It was the last evening of our mini break in Whitby. We had visited Java for a coffee the day before and decided to eat out here.The food was tasty and very generous portion sizes. We had the classic burger and mac and cheese plus some sides.Well worth a visit and as it's off the main strip we didn't have to queue to get in.Would definitely recommend.

Me and my partner were after some dinner and due to Covid 19 we were struggling to find somewhere that was open. We saw Java was open for takeaway and had a look at the takeaway menu. We both had a classic burger which was delicious! Burger came with, gherkins, bbq, mustard mayo, Cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. One of the best burgers we've ever eaten. Will visit when it's open to sit in.

Popped into here with our dog and loved it. Had the 'Honeycomb steamer' that was amazing. A great drink, a good layout and very friendly + helpful staff. Would highly recommend to others.

Currently my favourite cafe in Whitby, as consistently had good food here. There is just that that added touch that makes it better than most of the cafes here. Also manage to to a decent oat milk coffee

This a great place to have lunch in whitby, its off the main street but still a good place to relax and watch the world go by. Excellent paninis and wraps but also a wide selection of cakes and other sweet treats. The coffee is of a high quality and the staff are very friendly. We will definitely go again.

I've visited this café many times when visiting friends and, apart from the last visit, have always been very impressed. This time though was a real disappointment for me. It didn't get off to a good start with the coffee orders being wrong. More importantly, my full English breakfast was very poor. The sausages were cremated and the fried eggs overcooked such that they were rubbery in texture without a semblance of a runny yolk plus the toast was poor quality bread. In fairness, the rest of our party were more than happy with what they received and my friend who also had a full English was more than happy, but he admitted that he likes his sausage cooked like that and he had the scrambled eggs which looked very good.

Great friendly cafe. We went in for breakfast, the breakfast wraps were great! Friendly staff and a wide ranging menu. Dogs allowed downstairs

Called in Saturday morning after seeing a couple of free places at the window where we could eat and people watch . Ordered two full English breakfasts with two coffees . Serve was slow but place was busy and we were in no rush at all . The coffees went down a treat and two more were ordered while we waited for our breakfasts . OMG the two breakfasts arrived in due course and we have to say they were fantastic and I mean fantastic . Freshly cooked using fresh ingredients and absolutely as soooo tasty it was a shame to finish them . Superb doesn’t do you justice Java and we will be back for sure

We needed a coffee and a sit down and just happened upon this lovely coffee shop. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We ordered a coffee each and a slice of orange polenta cake. The coffee was just right, flavourful and hot. The cake was warm and so delicious. Even though we only ordered the one slice they brought us 2 forks so we could share, although I'm not sure my husband expected to share his cake! Will certainly visit again when in Whitby.

We had wandered round Whitby and felt like a coffee and cake stop. Couldn't find anything to tick the box until we stumbled on this gem of a place. The choice of cakes was good with gluten free options included and there was a great choice of drinks too. The cakes we chose were delicious and the peppermint mocha and salted caramel white hot chocolate were very indulgent and yummy. The staff were very friendly and would definitely go back again on a future visit to Whitby.

Rainy Tuesday in Whitby stumbled upon Java. The two ladies couldnt have been more helpful. Lunch was chorizo bean soup, pannini and loaded fries all off which were excellent. Will definitely return. Thank you

Whenever we come to Whitby we always try to come here for breakfast. The avocado on toast is my dish of choice, whereas the full breakfast is always a hit with the guys. I also love the wall coverings - picturing Whitby

I have never had a bagel with salmon and cream cheese like it before ! A very generous portion and worth the price . Excellent coffee too . Rather crowded but not surprising as the cafe's reputation is well-known . I'll sit on a chair rather than a bar stool next time .

We dropped in for a quick breakfast stop. Amazing value and the staff were lovely. Coffee good and strong and the sausage and blackpudding on ciabatta was amazing. My partner had a simple croissant which she also enjoyed. This is a must visit in whitby! We will be back again definatly

A lovely cool looking cafe off the beaten track in Whitby. My kind of style and yes, the breakfast was fab. If it wasn’t for the fact that I was yearning for anything other than a fry up and quality food, I’d have gone elsewhere.

Visited with family for breakfast - we all had something different and were all served very well cooked, delicious food. Friendly service. Pleasant environment.

we have had breakfast here many times and this time I was not disappointed with the avocado on toast which was light and refreshing and very tasty. My husbands scrambled eggs with toast was a different matter. It was not seasoned and so much cream had been added he couldn't taste the eggs. It was very claggy to eat and he began to feel a little queasy after a few mouthfuls. This was an unusual let down for Java and we hope that next time we eat here the eggs improve

Dropped in here for a breakfast with the family. Brilliant start to the day, well cooked food and perfect coffee. Will be back again!

we've called in many times inc with our dog. It never fails it's now part of any day out in Whitby for us. They open late too which is great on cold winters evening.

Popped in here today for a coffee. There were 3 staff on, and not one person took any notice of us. There was a girl making coffee right in front of us but just completely ignored us. We then sat down as we wondered if it was table service. Nope. When that didn’t work my husband went back up to the counter only to be completely ignored again, so we left. All the staff look tired so not sure if that had all been on a night out, but that’s no way to treat people.

Always pop in for lunch when we visit whitby. Always fantastic food,lovely coffee, friendly staff. Exceptional value meals and menus offer something different than other places. Never let's us down

Popped in to grab a takeaway coffee & a stem ginger flapjack. Coffee was delicious but the flapjack was a disappointment there was no hint of stem ginger it tasted like an overly sweet flapjack. Staff seem lovely but very slow.

Stopped here for coffee. Nice atmosphere, staff really helpful, all requests catered for. Sat upstairs, nice view. A real find. Will definitely visit here again, probably try some food as well!

Lovely friendly reasonable priced cafe for breakfast and light meals. Food always fresh, good variety and number of interesting veggie options

My husband and I called in for coffee on our way back to our hotel on Saturday afternoon. It was a really good cup of coffee.

Ordered full English’s to take away. Everything was cooked well and no grease whatsoever. Good quality ingredients and large portions. Couldn’t finish mine, but then again I should have went for their smaller full English option. Reasonably priced for what you get. Would recommend and will visit again when next in Whitby.

Called in as we were passing. This place looks like a coffee bar so we were expecting a croissant at the most. However, they have a good menu with something for everyone. Good choices including vegetarian options which were not just an afterthought tacked on. The full English was enormous, well cooked and presented. Fresh mushrooms and tomatoes included. Great stuff and great coffee.

We come to whitby often and recently discovered java, the staff are lovley and the food for a cafe in whitby is unreal and to a really great standard

Amazing, best smoked salmon I have ever eaten. Hubby had the chorizo breakfast and it was Devine. Friends had the full English and looked truly scrumptious. Please try the orange juice but don’t skip the coffee. And we took some sweet treats home with us. Best end to a perfect weekend. We will be back every time we visit Whitby. Lovely staff too

We had a great breakfast this morning. Friendly service and great food in a good location. Highly recommended

Dog friendly but tepid, weak coffee and smoothies but didn’t have all the favours. Wouldn’t rush back. Was good in the past.

I’ve been to Java before and been very impressed with it.

Lovely stop off here for a late leisurely Sunday breakfast. Loads of choice and the scrambled egg with chorizo was a big hit. Looks like it’s a very popular destination

Great cafe, one of the few good cafes in Whitby opening early on a Sunday. For info they only take cash not cards but the food is great, reasonably priced and high quality . Recommend

Popped in a few times last week and really enjoyed the drinks and food. Really clean, and efficient. The staff worked well together as it is an open space and quite small behind the counter. Recommend the bacon bap with mushrooms. Very tasty, great coffee too

we had breakfast here a couple of mornings the food is great as are the drinks and really nice staff

Fantastic little place. Very good choice of food, all well cooked and well presented. Staff very cheerful. Prices extremely reasonable. Coffee excellent.

A great place for breakfast, the staff were super friendly and the food came quickly. The food itself was really nice and just what you need to sort a hangover. I was a little disappointed with the milkshake as it seemed to have more cream than milkshake and was gone after a few sips. still, that was the only bad part, everything else was really good.

If we don't go to the Singing Kettle (complete opposite of this place) for breakfast we always choose to come here. The food is always well cooked and presented well and the staff are super friendly. They have free wi fi and papers to read and breakfast here is always so relaxing. they also offer a wide choose for lunch and lots of different drinks. This café is a must visit if you are in Whitby - so much nicer in all ways than Costa!

Have to review this place .. so good , great menu choice , great portions & the morning papers to flick through ... just remember to tell them Richard recommend you ..😂

We visited on a really busy day however we were made to feel welcome, not rushed and the food was outstanding. There is such a varied menu list with combos you would have never thought of but can not fault the flavours. The staff were really friendly and the atmosphere cosy

My friends and I always end up in java when we meet up, if just for coffee or for full blown lunch and it's an amazing menu from breakfasts to wraps, burgers, wraps, paninis and loads more. Always very very helpful staff always very pleasent.

This is a hidden gem. The breakfasts are fantastic, cooked to perfection using high quality ingredients. We always call here for breakfast. As we didn't fancy the mandatory fish and chips one afternoon we called in to try the lunch menu and weren't disappointed. We had nachos and a fresh salmon bagel which were both delicious! Highly recommended for quality and value. The staff are very friendly too!

Looked nice when we where passing to go to our hotel, decided to call in later that day. One member of staff in particular was quite rude and completely ignored us when we where waiting to order, we decided to have a seat and then go back to the counter to order , two young men entered the shop and where spoken to politley by the lady and served immediately I was behind in the cie and again had to wait for service. When we finally got our cappuccinos they tasted like boiled milk we left both of our drinks and decided not to say anything as the lady clearly didn't appreciate our customers anyway, definitely will not return and would not have even go enjoy one star!

Lots of choice for lunch, can highly recommend sweet chilli chicken wrap, husband had nachos which were tasty. It's clean & staff are friendly. There is additional seating upstairs if downstairs looks busy. Note the cafe is cash only.

Ducked out of our family vacation for a sneaky breakfast as everyone was having kippers which I don’t enjoy. Freshly made tasty breakfast served quickly by happy friendly staff.

Call in 31/07/18 for lunch very nice cafe great food will definitely call in next time we come over to Whitby. Only thing take cash they don’t take card I’d say sort a card machine

Found this place whilst looking for somewhere for breakfast! I made the veggie breakfast vegan by swapping the eggs for more mushrooms (i got loads ) and my bf had the full english breakfast! We also had 2 glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice which was amazing! Portion sizes were excellent - service was really friendly.

Absolutely awsum 👍 Chicken satay “probably” the best I have ever had 😊 Friendly food and gorgeous staff 😉💚

All the food is delicious but we can highly recommend the breakfasts. From the perfect bacon buttie to the full works you will be spoilt for choice!

Went into here this afternoon before it closed with my parents and it was clean and tidy. The staff in here are friendly and there make sure that the place is kept clean and the toilets are kept clean. The food in here is tasty since I tried one of caramel short breads and it was tasty but I have not tried there coffee yet. At least in this Café in Whitby it does a lot off options for meat eaters , vegetarians and gluten free people compared to the other café I visited while I was in Whitby today. Staff in here Clean all the items that were been used before and after there have been used. I would recommended that you come in here and try this Café while you are in Whitby.

best breakfast ever . nice helpful staff. but you need to have cash with you . is only 2 min walk from sea side.

This is our regular place to meet with our friends. The Sweet chilli chicken wrap is my favourite, always tasty. Coffee is always fresh and hot and the staff are always bright and friendly, see you again soon!!

Java is a really good high quality cafe with great breakfasts and some other interesting food choices. For months now however the owners have completely ignored the front door that doesn't close properly onto the street. In winter it flaps open all the time and customers leave it open which is very annoying and drafty! Owners - for goodness sake fix the door!

The food is so good here, I had the croc monsuer, well presented with a home made coleslaw and salad with a very tasty dressing. Grab a window seat to view the busy street outside.

We popped in here for a naughty piece of cake and weren’t disappointed. I had a rum and raisin cheesecake and my partner had something chocolaty with Oreo biscuits and orange matchmakers. We both enjoyed them. Would definitely recommend for some naughtiness!

Lovely little place with good food and coffee. Chicken club is lovely and filling. Lovely cakes on display too!

Lovely coffee and a great selection of snacks and cakes. Helpful and pleasant staff. Dog friendly too

Went here this morning very busy, however took partner over 5 minutes at counter before been served, coffee tasted bitter with a burnt flavour found the place claustrophobic too small for amount of customers would not visit again sorry

Stopped for a coffee which was a nice cappuccino and a chocolate iced swirl pastry which was warmed slightly a nice touch! There were a few odd sandwich/bagel combos which weren't really up my street. Sat in the window and watched the people go by! Small café which has the heat sucked out as soon as the door opened unfortunately! Friendly staff and a relaxed ambience

I have been for breakfast a few times with my wife the food has always been lovely and fresh ....

The owner of the apartment we stayed in recommended this place and we weren't disappointed. We had breakfast and it...

In a lovely central Whitby location, this place should be on your must-visit list when in town!

Tried this small cafe twice in the last couple of months. Both times the food was very good - a different burger each time, with fries (NB the "large fries" is a very large portion!) and good value. On the downside, the service from the staff was variable - on my first visit the waitress was off hand and virtually threw my plate down on the table in front of me with barely a word; on my second visit the waiter was friendly and efficient. This could be a great cafe once this lack of consistent good service is sorted. One final gripe: the door self-closing mechanism doesn't work - much needed in winter!

We often visit Java when we are in Whitby and we did on two subsequent mornings this week, it really is a great place to watch the Whitby world go by.

We called in for lunch here. What a popular place but the choice and standard of food made it well deserved. The food was good and the coffees excellent. It is definitely worth calling in here on a trip to Whitby.

Great breakfast and great coffee (and dog friendly) - pancakes, bacon and Cumberland sausage hit the spot.

The best of the many cafés we visited during our short break in Whitby. Sadly we didn't get to taste the food as had eaten shortly before our visit, we will definitely return as the menu sounded excellent and brilliant value for money!

...and not a greasy spoon. Have been a few times over the years, never disappointed. Though it looks small from the outside, there's upstairs seating as well.

One of the best cafes in Whitby providing an excellent range of food and drink + friendly staff to top it off.

Mmmm... coffee! Hard to go wrong, right? Well, that's what I thought too! But the folks at Java proved me wrong. Not great, guys!But thumbs up for that charming decor - funky!!!

Coffee shop that definitely has 'regulars'. Had a very nice cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel. Perching on stools at the counter in the window gives a good view of people huffing and puffing from the hill!

I would not normally bother with a TA review for this type of visit but looking at the 1 and 2 star reviews I can only echo the service experience.Walked in and it was fairly busy but we spotted an empty table. Spoke to the girl behind the counter who looked like she had not long left a nightclub and she said just order here and put a menu down in front of me then wandered off. A queue was starting to form behind us while we frantically searched the menu for something we might like. You don't go out for breakfast to be put under pressure to choose something quickly with a line of people behind you and a server that couldn't give a toss. We walked.

I am not a big fan of the chain coffee shops so I find Java a breathe of fresh air. The coffee is always hot and made to my specific requirements. We usually have breakfast when we visit and I have to say I cannot fault the food. The breakfast muffins are freshly cooked and made with very good quality ingredients. We plan to visit again next time we are in whitby

this Is probably one of the best small cafés in Whitby the food is great, polite and pleasant staff.

We were staying in a nearby apartment and nipped in here for our morning coffee fix. I can highly recommend the coffee. We didn't eat here - but it looked good.

Nice coffee and nice cups. Music not to my taste but it was ok. Liked sitting at the bench looking out through the window at the passers-by.

We stopped by for a light lunch and shared a garlic mushroom and brie panini and a bucket of sweet potato fries. The panini came with a little dressed salad and some lovely coleslaw and the fries with sour cream. It was really nice and I would absolutely recommend this for Paninis. They are dog friendly which is nice as we often have our dog with us in Whitby. Service was quick and courteous.

A superb value english breakfast with good sausages and a nice mug of coffee. One of the best brekkys I've eaten. Atmosphere was pleasant and if I lived in Whitby I'd be back weekly!