Monks Haven Cafe in Scarborough

Friendly staff and a resident dog. We nipped in for a bite to eat, busy times it's food and drink, not drink only so that's worth remembering

Came here for breakfast. The staff were accomidating and allowed us to modify 2 of the breakfasts and swap out some items. The full breakfast comes with a drink for under £12 which was great value for money. The food was nice, but the only thing I would say is the bacon was a little chewy, and the fried egg wasn't runny enough for my liking. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

We had a breakfast here, however, it needed heating up and some items were over cooked and couldn't be eaten

Went for lunch today. Lovely food with friendly staff.

Always a pleasure to eat at monks haven friendly staff lovely food tasty meat pie

Really nice cafe. The food we had here was really good and the staff were very friendly and happy to help. They did a good selection of gluten free options and the menu was reasonably priced. The cafe does get busy as it's popular cafe in a busy area of Whitby. I would recommend going to this cafe if you are in Whitby.

We've been to this place before, but it was our first time needing gluten-free options. The menu is extensive, offering everything from sandwiches and salads to fish and chips, and even carrot cake for dessert. As always, we received a warm and friendly welcome. Being new to gluten-free, we hadn't noticed before how well they cater to this dietary requirement. They not only offered gluten-free bread for any sandwich filling, but also provided gluten-free options for fish and chips and pork pies. My husband had a hard time choosing because there were so many gluten-free options. We ended up taking home a gluten-free scone and gluten-free carrot cake. Considering that a sandwich, a salad, a cup of tea, a glass of wine, carrot cake, and a scone all came to around £35, it was indeed good value for money. This place has become our new favorite café in Whitby!

Great cafe , locally run, fresh local produce prepared and cooked on premises. They also Have the best GF options and they love dogs #winning #eatlocal

An absolute gem tucked away... delicious food... very welcoming staff... and a great atmosphere... Lovely!!!

Superb cafe, very dog friendly with excellent food and coffee.

One of the few places which offer more than a cup of tea or coffee and bakery in the morning, so, this was a pleasure and a bit of luck to get a table without a reservation, though the places are limited. Full English breakfast was good, we could easily share it fir 2 of us, plus they offer a sausage for a dog, which was nice. Tea furring the day was good, too, however, we wanted to have tea only during their lunch time and were not sorted inside as we were told “lunch only served inside”, and though we made it clear we are outside no one came to make the order until I came in and placed my order. The tea and a cake were good, though. Toilets are accessible on the top floor but only through a staircase; yet it is quite big and comfortable. The location is really nice and the place is quite popular.

Lovely little cafe warm and welcoming the staff very pleasant and friendly and polite keep up the good work

So welcoming and dog friendly. ( 3 large dogs welcomed and treated to a plate of sausages) Perfect site to people watch . We will definitely be back . Thank you to the staff

Best little cafe in Whitby for consistently providing great food and service in a very clean premises.

Lovely cafe with many helpful, pleasant staff. The food and service was excellent. Best ever crab sandwich. A coeliac monks haven.

Great little cafe with lovely food and staff. Gluten free is spot on

The full breakfast had everything I could ask for . Service was good and didn’t have to wait too long for food to arrive . Tea came with hot water as standard. Sausage was so tasty .

Arrived in Whitby on August Bank holiday weekend, Saturday). Tried numerous cafes but they were all full. Walked pat the Monks Haven and noticed a few tables so we went in. Brilliant. The staff were pleasant with big smiles on their faces. The breakfast was excellent with Yorkshire Tea. Staff went round all the tables asking if everything was alright or if they wanted anything else. As we finished our breakfast all the tables had been filled and people were waiting outside. Even though we had finished our breakfast at no time did staff try to usher us out. Lovely little find and will be our first port of call on our next visit to Whitby.

Really lovely place prices very good, food excellent.

Popped in for tea and cake whilst holidaying nearby, lovely café with great food and an excellent cup of tea! We didn't have a full meal but judging by what we saw perhaps next time !!

Just love everything about Whitby.

Popped in for morning cafe. Excellent service and quality food. Finest warm cheese scone that came with butter, relish and a small noggin of cheese. Recommended! Cappuchino and mochachino lovely and smooth.

Welcoming and friendly staff, the food from the menu was more than we expected. Two of our party were gluten free and easily accommodated, the fish and chips were outstanding. Highly recommend, great for families, couples for a light bite to eat or lunch.

Lovely cafe with a nice setting. Outdoor seating which was in the shade which was nice on the hot day we were there. Food looked nice we will certainly be back.

Such a fabulous little place! The staff are wonderful and the food is even better. We had full English breakfasts and sausage sandwiches when we visited. We were only found it towards the end of our holiday but had we found it earlier I think we would have been there most days. We have a newborn baby with a big pram and although it’s a small space inside the staff found us somewhere to sit with them pram beside us. They welcome dogs and the toilets are lovely and clean. We will definitely go again. Thanks ladies.

Always a lovely breakfast In here , lovely staff , the girls are excellent and very friendly, this isn't their fault as they will be told to do this , but I found it a little off putting that they were both stood practically in front of the table waiting for people to come in , you feel like your being watched while you eat , as I said I'm sure they are told to do that , but maybe stand nr the counter and not right next to where people are eating. Also the bacon was quite hard , chewy like it had been sat there a while , and it hadn't been opened long so should have been fresh cooked.

Was great to take our dog Jacob into the cafe and he loved getting the sausage.scones were so light and delicious.staff were so friendly and welcoming.

Lovely home cooked food, reasonably priced, very friendly and genuine staff. Was a pleasure to have lunch there.

I only wanted a pot of strong tea and I got a least 3 cups, excellent service, nice Yorkshire tea well worth it I'll be back thank you 😊

Lovely little cafe. Good menu, with Gluten Free options

Great service, great food! Highly recommend.

Quick pit stop whilst taking an early morning walk. Fab staff and service - food was amazing and busy. Would definitely return for a pit stop on our return. Thank you!

Lovely friendly little cafe. We took our mum here whilst we was staying in Whitby, the staff where polite and nothing was to much trouble. The cakes were amazing too!. We will definitely be back.

A lovely cafe in Whitby situated on Church Street. Friendly staff, it's table service. Best bacon and egg sandwich, biggest froth head on a cappuccino I have ever seen. Extremely clean and tidy. Just a lovely find.

We were chilled to the bone after visiting the Abbey so a huge full English breakfast with tea came in handy. After such a meal, you don't need lunch or dinner anymore. Breakfast is already included in the price of drinks.

Food and service excellent. Rosie is so well behaved and a lovely natured dog.

The food was amazing as was the service. My mum had the gluten free quiche and gluten free scone and she said its the best she's ever tasted. In her words 'it's lovely to feel normal with food'. I had a slice of the victoria sponge cake and honestly it was the best I've had in a very long time.

Excellent tea shop. Quality food and drink. Thank you.

Visited on a weekend so there was a short wait for a table which wasn't an issue. We had the full English and the veggie breakfast - both were plentiful and tasty. Coffee was good and staff were friendly. Its a great location for the shops and near to the steps. I'd recommend to others.

Lovely cafe and good food ..we visited today with our 5 month old labrador he was very kindly given a sausage for a treat ! 🐾❤️...my husband left his Lagavulin cap behind and one of the staff came and followed us and returned it.. this was excellent customer service...we will definitely be returning 😀

Absolutely little gem of a place ,serve small fish and chips which is a perfect portion ,lovely friendly staff ,quirky backwards clock on the wall adds character and worth a visit to see the handrail on the staircase which is sculptured to look like a eel .

Ate here for breakfast on our weekend away, delicious breakfast (had the full English and the vegan breakfast in our party), plenty of tea and the service was excellent. Had to wait outside for a table as they were so busy but only waited about 10min and didn't feel at all rushed when we were in there. Definitely on the list for a return visit, thank you. We love the adorable seagull motifs throughout! A really nice touch.

We both had a breakfast and it was hot, plentiful and delicious we could not fault it, also everyone was so helpful, attentive and very welcoming thank you for making our day. We will be back

Fabulous cafe ,good great and staff also great

Had lunch there with my wife and two kids on our 18th wedding anniversary. We decided to spend the day in Whitby and needed to find a dog-friendly place to eat. The welcome and service was so friendly and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My son befriended the owner’s dog Rosie whilst our Westie was safely in the corner. It was a lovely meal to help cap a very special day.

A lovely little gem of a cafe. Food is amazing, service is impeccable and our dog was even given his own sausage cut and dished up especially for him! Fish and chips was deliciously tasty and fresh. I definitely recommend this cafe and will return when I am back in Whitby.

Lovely setting and lovely staff but unfortunately the food was not great. Everything tasted like it had been pre-made and left in a warmer for to long. It was very difficult to eat. We were one of the first in so not sure how long before it had been cooked. Such a shame

We managed to get a table yesterday for breakfast and the service (like today) was excellent my husband was very happy with his vegetarian breakfast and becase I had asked for oat milk with my coffee the lady serving made me aware that the little biscuit contained milk incase it was an allergy or a preference which i was very grateful for. We went today and had coffee and st clements vegan cake which was delicious! I would highly recommend this cafe 10/10

A wonderful Whitby restaurant. The staff were wonderful and couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome. The food was delicious and plentiful, the fish and chips highly rated. This lovely place is definitely worth a visit.

Visited for breakfast on Monday with my husband and our dog. Staff very polite and food was served fast, fresh and hot . My husband had the full English and I had the vegetarian option. We both really enjoyed it. One of the best breakfasts we have had. To top it off the place is very dog friendly and they even provided my dog with a chopped sausage which I thought was a lovely touch. Wil definitely be back on our next visit

Stopped off for an afternoon cuppa and cake. Service was very good and our waitress very friendly. Location is great and perfect for a break on the way back from the Abbey.

We loved this little place. Comfortable, nice food, friendly staff and adorable dog

We were impressed with the friendly welcome from the excellent staff, as was our dog, greeted to the cafe with a plate of sausage treats on taking our table. The food was excellent and we will definitely return when next in Whitby. The food was great tasting at reasonable cost too.

Had a long trek for breakfast, web page says 9am opening, chalkboard says 915, currently still not open. Annoying and misleading.

Fantastic food and service, the dog being treated to a complimentary sausage is an amazing touch by this place! Will recommend to anyone asking about Whitby!

The service was average at best but what shocked me the most was that my daughters pizza on the kids menu literally had no cheese on it of which was about £6.50

Impromptu Sunday Lunch. Slightly early but allowed to order nonetheless. Service was very good. Dogs are most welcomed and loved.

Gets busy very quickly this cafe. Great breakfast, served by very friendly staff.

Very friendly and cosy place. Food was lovely and the staff were great. The dog also loved the generous sausage. Must pop in when in Whitby.

Rewrite after terrible spelling 😂 Now this wasn't on our radar, as we walked the streets looking for morning breakfast. We came across this place, and the staff were able to fit us in. Ordered coffee and tea, two breakfasts, which we both found hot, and actually one of the most enjoyable breakfasts we have had recently. Reasonably priced, after two more drinks, we left happy. Now, it's probably on our radar for future visits to whitby, may have to try lunch too.

Really pleased to see kippers on the menu after walking past the smokehouse. Kippers were amazing with delicious scrambled egg. A friend had the kipper pate which looked very tasty. Yummy cakes to follow. Very reasonable price and friendly service.

We have eaten at Monks Haven many times. The quality of the food is always excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming and dog friendly too

Really lovely cafe so clean and welcoming...really attractive surroundings and comfortable seatonf.. Food was so tasty and fresh .. Price very reasonable a d all staff so friendly and polite.. A real gem.. We loved it

Had a lovely meal of Whitby scampi and fish and chips. A very busy cafe and great staff. Very quick at serving and friendly. Would recommend. Located in the old part of Whitby and very reasonably priced.

Had a great breakfast here with very good service.

Absolutely loved it, traditional, cosy and dog friendly. There's not many places that will bring you a sausage for your dog. Food is all prepared and presented with love and staff were so nice.

Been here several times and always get a good meal and friendly service.

A right find is this dog friendly cafe,very friendly staff, got a table easily, ordered drinks and food, I had the large fish and chips and my wife Wendy had kippers and scrambled eggs,and our dog luna had some sausage ,so all well happy, my sister and husband came up to stay and we went back the next day

What a find! A cafe that accepts dogs and yet has great food and service. We had fish and chips, you can have garden peas or mushy peas with your meal. The large meal had a humungous piece of fish, beautifully cooked with crisp batter. We also had the kippers, from the nearby smoke House,with toast and scrambled egg. It was lovely and the portion size very good. On the second day we had excellent crab sandwiches with a side salad. Can recommend highly. Our dog was well looked after with sausage pieces which she appreciated. There are lots of fish and chip shops in Whitby that don't allow dogs. Don't worry as you and your fur babies are well cared for here.

Lovely food in a really friendly atmosphere. Very dog friendly.

Came across this place by chance as was looking for somewhere for breakfast that accomodated dogs. Very impressed with very friendly staff. There was a short wait for a table when we arrived - but this was fine - its always lovely to people watch in Whitby. Once we got in we had a delicious breakfast and the dog was treated to come complimentary sausage - she is already asking to return!!

Lovely food, excellent attentive and very pleasant staff. Couldn’t ask for more. Very unusual bannister rail leading to the toilet, a work of art. Well done to the staff for your excellent service.

Really friendly service, delicious food

Lovely place , the staff are very nice , excellent food ...

Called in for a cuppa now as my husband wasn’t well. The stuff was excellent by bringing him a glass of water ASAP. Also extra biscuits and butter for scones and even sausage for the dog. Thankyou to the staff who looked after us and came to check he was feeling better we will be bk in couple of weeks when we visit the Christmas market Sam an nick Flamborough

Been there as a tourist and got the warmest trip advice. Crab sandwich is delicious and everyone is friendly.

Lovely little café. Good selection, great staff and the food was v nice. Will def be back !!

An excellent dog friendly cafe. Made us feel welcome straight away and made sure our dog and toddler were made to feel very special. A great hot chocolate and cake too! Thank you very much :)

Fabulous food home cooked and delicious. Staff very friendly. We got sausages for the dogs too. We go every time we are in Whitby.

Staff and quality of food were very good, but our food was let down by being served cold, the plates were really cold and took out any heat there was left in the food,,, why on earth do nt eating places WARM UP THEIR PLATES before putting food on them, theres nothing worse than serving hot food on cold plates its the most basic of cuisine etiquette, it ruined our eating experience.

Lovely friendly cafe, dog friendly (and they get slices of sausage). Food is good and they are so welcoming. Big shout out to the waitress with black hair and glasses who got me some of her own hand sanitizer (been on the beach with dog 😊 and as I was on my own with the pooch I cudnt get to the loo to wash them). Little details make all the difference when there is a multitude of place to eat in Whitby. Well done 👍

great value for money - nice service

We called in mid morning yesterday for coffee and cake. This is a very pleasant 'non-chain' cafe where the staff were welcoming and thoughtful, and the food and atmosphere mean we'll head there again next time we are on Whitby. It's clearly popular, and with good reason.

The Monk's Haven is a little treasure of a cafe ! The food was delicious, generously portioned & presented beautifully.... we had sandwiches which came with a lovely salad & coleslaw and added a side of chips, which were cooked to perfection. The staff were attentive & the atmosphere lovely. We'll definitely visit again 👍🏼

Read the reviews and it didn't disappoint, gorgeous big brekky, wife had kippers an scrambled egg...friendly staff, good value. The place was busy which tells its own story.

Great little place with fantastic food and even better prices!!

Have a family lunch. Fantastic crab sandwiches, great cod and chip, all washed down with a couple of pots of tea. We found the service good and given people were waiting at the door the service was quick yet relaxed. Highly recommend this to those visiting Whitby

Lovely staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Food was excellent. Restaurant was clean and you can tell that the staff care. The only reason I didn’t give five stars was because there was a little dog roaming around without a lead and was begging our friend for food which we found a little off putting. Think it was a resident dog as no one seemed to call it away from us.

Had the kippers / scrambled egg which i thought was poor. Scrambled egg had liquid at bottom of dish... kippers were okay. Partner had sausage sandwhich.. didnt think this was great either. She got 3 uncut sausages between two slices of bread. Shame as had good reviews. Staff seemed pleasant enough. Would not recomnend on mh experience

Best place in central Whitby for breakfast/lunch, in our opinion. The kippers (from the local, Fortunes) are excellent. Staff very friendly. Good value too. Enormous fish and chips - the small portion sufficient for most appetites. VERY dog friendly (free sausage for the dog, on...

Fantastic food, with some of the best gluten free choice I’ve seen anywhere. Friendly staff, and dog friendly too. The whole family loved it. Dog friendly too! Highly recommended.

Had breakfast this morning..how have we not noticed this cafe before..absolutely gorgeous breakfast..the egg was the tastiest egg I've every had..got to mention the hand rails going up to the toilets..definitely unique. Loved them..

Visited with my dog and we were well looked after - Obi really enjoyed his sausage breakfast. Welcomed by the staff and the breakfast was excellent, great coffee , all served with smiles and efficiently.

Dogs welcome! The staff are very friendly and efficient, they have water bowls for dogs, we also had a small plate of sliced sausage meat brought to the table for Albert. X2 Yorkshire Tea, toast, and Tea cake, good quality, £9.70. You do get asked...

Absolutely shocking behaviour from a male member of staff. My partner along with our kids were looking to have food and drink here but took a little walk first, we left our grandmother at an outdoor table after she became Ill and collapsing. This member of staff then rudely ordered her to leave because she was having a snack and some water to try recover. She is having a hard time as it is and this behaviour towards her is unacceptable. An apology would be welcomed.

Been before and still excellent service and food. Very friendly staff. Would recommend.

A brilliant cafe, great food, fantastic gluten free fish and chips and scones. Definitely recommend 👌

We stopped for coffee and cake at this lovely café on our route walking up to Whitby Abbey. The staff are really friendly and cheerful and the fruit scones (with jam, and cream of course!) were light and freshly baked- and delicious. Definitely somewhere worth...

Great little cafe that we stopped at for lunch. Friendly staff and efficient service - even on busy Regatta day. Dog-friendly. Delicious food with plenty of variety. Will definitely return next time we’re in Whitby. Oh and the sea-life themed bannister on the stairs up...

Super cafe. We visited for lunch today. Waited a few minutes for 2 tables (6 of us, a dog and a high chair) but they were so accommodating. The tables are only big enough for 4 but we were happy to split across 2. Particularly...