Sanders Yard Restaurant in Scarborough

Good service, nice and cosy, had to wait at door until seated, I had bacon & egg sandwich, sandwich was bigger than the plate, tried to cut it and because there was a napkin under neath and it was a runny yoke it was nightmare to eat, more fat than bacon probably worst bacon & egg sandwich I've had 🤯

Attended a private function and we were well looked after.

Nice place to eat. Many different food options for everybody. Quite a few vegan option, also vegan cakes.

Love Sanders Yard. Nice coffee and lovely food. The rooms are brilliant and the cottages are ace.

Fantastic afternoon tea can not fault it,the staff where lovely

We visited last Friday (Sept 27th 2024) on a works outing. The staff were immediately receptive, polite and above all else, funny. We all immediately felt at home. The food we ordered was just perfect. We had a range of non and vegetarian dishes and everyone enjoyed their meals. The bottle of wine 2 members drank was also greatly received after a recommendation from the vivacious and perfect waitress. This is our first ever work outing and the girls I brought have asked to return. Which I will happily do. My wife and I have eaten here previously and have enjoyed everything about our visits. Thank you so much. Everyone at Taylors Jewellers, York

Recently enjoyed a breakfast here but my wife didn't get her bacon cooked as she wished, the young girl bought her plate back and said the chef insisted the bacon was crispy (it wasn't and the waitress quickly changed the subject and ran off), also the sausages weren't to our liking, our toast arrived burnt, however we returned the toast and it came back fine, however we'd eaten our breakfast by this point. I can see we must have arrived when they were busy, however, I think some of the staff need to be retrained, especially to learn how to crisp bacon and not burn toast. I'm not going to downscore these guys but they need to remember, people are paying for their food and expect how they wish

Always lovely food here, we visit every time we come to Whitby. The restaurant is so pretty and the staff are always friendly.

I got the veggie breakfast and it was soooo good! Also loved how the plates were (very) hot, hehe. The place is adorable, very cozy, and the service is great, too. :)

Dropped in here on the way to checking in at The Old dispensary accommodation in Whitby. We only had lattes (2 were £7). Food looked delicious 😋. Really friendly staff. Showed me where our accommodation was next door

Staff a bit slow. 2 people queueing behind us left. Breakfast ok but bland sausage and fatty bacon and only one rasher. Asked for no tomato and got extra bacon instead.👍 Good toast. Lovely room. Good coffee.

Called in for Brunch one day and managed to get a table although very busy. 4 of us ate there and the food was very nice.

Popped in for brunch as we were staying nearby. Friendly staff, loads of specials on top of what is already a good menu and the food was great. Will return

Great Bistro, friendly staff, ideal location and great food

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast here with my granddaughter. Beautifully decorated, clean and good service.

Arrived here at approx 10.15 one morning for breakfast and orderd a full English and a poached eggs with salmon and avoado. We havent been to this cafe before. We waited and waited and after approx 45 mins our breakfast finally arrived. My husbands was ok but mine was awful. The bread wasnt toasted, the avocado was far too spicy with loads of chilli and had started turning brown, the eggs were undercooked and the rocket was limp. To be honest we should have complained but we just wanted to leave as we had only put a couple of hours parking on the meter. Would never return.

Came here for a sharing platter. Other people food coming out looked lovely and such good sized portions. Our sharing platter came and there was only one small piece of cheese when advertised as selected cheeses. The piece they gave was not even big enough for 1. We mentioned to members of staff who said portion was not right size so brought out another small piece of the same cheese should state on menu only 1 cheese per serving. We also felt the plate was just filled out with lettuce. Would come again but would have something different as this was poor value for money.

Beautiful place in the heart of Whitby

Most of the people enjoyed the atmosphere but ones that chose souvelaki were very disappointed- flavourless, complete waste of money.

A great find down a narrow alley in the centre of Whitby, across the river on the Abbey side. The town was packed as there was a folk weekend on and around lunchtime all the restaurants etc. were full, however, we found this jem which still had vacancies. We'll definitely be calling there again as the food was fantastic. I had the Moroccan inspired hummus with halloumi, pitta bread and sweet potato fries off the specials board and my partner had Thai inspired fish cakes and all of it was delicious. There was a pretty little courtyard for outside eating or tastefully decorated inside. The waitresses were quick, friendly and efficient. Definitely a place to re visit next time.

Superb quality food with great service and the BEST selection of cakes in Whitby! (their baked cheesecakes are an absolute treat). This is a must-stop eatery for us whenever we are in Whitby. A nicely varied menu with plenty of vegetarian friendly choices.

We wondered down the packed streets looking for best place to eat / get a table amongst the crowds of people, we spotted the sign for this place hidden away up an alley, great spot it proved to be. Inside and outside seating available. Great selection of food available and as off the main street not continual stream of tourists walking past you enjoying your food. Great restaurant.

The young lady who served me (Ebony) was so lovely and helpful. I had a lovely lunch, very tasty and good value - spicy avocado and poached eggs. Very good all round.

Lovely place to eat. Choice of seating inside and out. Great breakfasts all freshly cooked to order, also great burgers and a fabulous croque monsieur! Can get busy so be prepared to wait for a table at peak times, recommend to visit off peak if you can. Staff busy but attentive, efficient and polite. First visited during our holiday last year, made sure to go again this year and will do again next year without a doubt!

Really disappointed with my meal,felt quite nauseous for a while Didn't like the overall atmosphere of the staff , won't be going back, obviously.

Very nice little place to stop and have lunch, food was lovely, service was fast very good. Would definitely come back here.

Lovely coffee and chocolate orange tort to die for..

Nice food polite staff reasonable prices.

Nice restaurant with good food and friendly service

Came here for the gluten free selection, what a wide range they had! Clearly marked out for dietary needs. The place was busy and servers were quick and attentive.

Excellent place to eat and it's dog friendly with a dedicated area which they try to prioritise use for those with dogs. The lunch menu is really good with a wide variety of choices and the food itself is first class, we have been there a few times and have never been disappointed with our meals and the service provided. The staff are outstanding, extremely professional, friendly and very efficient in what they do. This must be one of the best places to eat in Whitby, well done to you all and keep up the good work.

This establishment occupies a space in the famous back yards of Whitby. There is an outside seating area but a rain soggy day kept everyone inside and the footfall was quite busy , but no one was turned away. Hot/ cold drinks and alcohol are served here Sandwich and snacks and main meals all freshly prepared , a set menu and a blackboard menu . The choice of food is astounding, especially the cake's choices. Two rooms with various seating arrangements are clean and tidy , well lit with electric lighting , male and female toilets well presented though small . Staff very friendly and helpful. There is a step down from one room to the other ( don't miss it ). Dogs are welcome We had a very nice lunch ,well prepared and presented and tasty and filling. Will call again and recommend.

Extensive lunch / brunch menu and not just fish/seafood oriented, at sensible prices. Waiting staff hold back giving you time to change your mind...loads of times. Everything we ate was very well presented and cooked, and the flavours were not 'cooked out'. Definitely on the places to eat list. Oh, and those cakes!!!

Extensive lunch / brunch menu and not just fish/seafood oriented, at sensible prices. Waiting staff hold back giving you time to change your mind...loads of times. Everything we ate was very well presented and cooked, and the flavours were not 'cooked out'. Definitely on the places to eat list. Oh, and those cakes!!!

We went here the last Saturday in June for breakfast. We were staying nearby and got stuck on the abbey side of Whitby because the bridge broke down. Staff were all very friendly and also informative about the bridge situation. The breakfasts came in hot plates, so our food stayed warm for longer. Lovely quaint place inside and the food was nice. I had a vegetarian breakfast. It wasn’t the best I’ve had, but it was nice enough. I’d definitely visit here again. I was going to take pictures of the food, but only remembered once we’d started eating it! 😬

We went to the "Greek" evening, food was very good, young lady who served us (sorry I didn't get your name,) was lovely and very attentive

Great food, beautiful setting, efficient and friendly staff

Very varied menu, plenty of veg and GF options. Very reasonable prices

Fantastic bottomless brunch! Staff were so attentive. Never had to wait for a drink and the food was really good. Would definitely go back!!

Partners french toast was amazing but my big breakfast was full of undercooked subpar elements and was overcharged for a drink oddly without prior warning.

We called in for coffee and toast. Very disappointed with the quality of both my toast and my daughters french toast. Had to ask twice for both butter and jam despite requesting it when ordering. It's a nice place but left feeling disappointed

It was a nice place, great staff, breakfast was lovely, very dog friendly will be going again

We had a cup of tea here when we arrived in whitby. Staff were so pleasant and welcoming, we came back and had tea and cake before we left to drive home. Cakes were delicious. If you are in whitby try this place you will not be disappointed.

Lovely food and staff. My dad said his cheese sandwich was the best he'd ever had, so we returned so he could have another the next day ❤️

We visited her for lunch. Lovely little place and the cakes looked amazing. It caters for vegans, which is good for me. The inside is light but cosy. Service was slow initially, but once we placed our order everything was fine. Really tasty sandwiches full of delicious filling and a nice big salad garnish at a reasonable price.

We popped in for a coffee and had a scone with jam and cream. We sat in the courtyard in the sunshine and sheltered from the wind. Excellent service and the staff were friendly. Lovely clean toilets. A nice place to sit and catch your breath away from the crowds.

Loads of choice at very reasonable prices. Quality food, plenty of it. Efficient waitress who really wanted to give people the time to choose what they wanted. Dogs and owners seated in a separate area to those of us who prefer to eat without dogs present. Didn't feel rushed, on a fairly busy lunchtime. Best we had in Whitby.

Beautiful afternoon tea highly recommend great service 5 star experience...

This is a lovely Bistro. The food is delicious and the service is excellent 👍 good vegetarian meals and friendly staff.

Good choice of special quick service very pleasant waitress

Child friendly - which in my case is a negative, but might be what you're looking for if sitting in a nursery full of screaming babies and toddlers is enjoyable for you. Otherwise headphones are mandatory. They charge extra for plant milk (in 2024...), so I did not order coffee. Vegan cake options, which is where the two stars come in.

Fabulous place to eat in Whitby. Lovely interior with sparkling lights. Food is delicious and the staff are super friendly. Outside seating available too. Great find!

We came here for lunch while visiting for the day. The food was delicious 😋 especially the cakes. Staff were very attentive and the atmosphere was lovely

Lovely place to go for food. Excellent choice, lovely setting and the staff are lovely and friendly. We always go there when we go to whitby.

So many vegan options it was amazing for my friend. I really enjoyed it too. Managed to sneak in with out booking.

Inside and outside dining with vegan options for mains and (lovely) cakes. Efficient service and clean

Went in for breakfast, highly recommend

Had the best meal at Sanders Yard today! Everything had so much flavor and looked great! I would eat there again. The service was tremendous, the ladies were so kind and helpful.

Posh nosh, style over substance

Delicious lunch. Great value for money.

Too easy to walk past and miss this lovely little place. We tried it on spec and were pleasantly surprised. There was a great specials board with lots of healthy and tasty choices for carnivores, vegans and allergy-sufferers, making it hard to choose. We went for a smoked haddock chowder, and beetroot and squash tartlets which came with really tasty salad, fries and coleslaw. I ate far more than I should and enjoyed every bite. Service was a little scatty but we felt very at ease, and we had a lovely table outside in the sun.

Great place to eat. Very friendly.

Poor service. Walked in and went to look at the cakes and was told to wait at the door to be seated. I was just looking at the cakes but I thought I better do as I was told as it wasn’t busy. We were then shown to a table, then told she us she would come back for our order. I was going to get some cake but thought I might be overstepping the mark if I was going to have another attempt to see the cakes so we just ordered coffee from the brusk lady.

Be aware their website says they are open from 9.30. whereas on their Facebook page it says 10.00 Definitely not open by 9.30 this morning and no opening times on view which would be helpful.

We took four children to dinner on Saturday. Highly recommend taking families to Sanders Yard. The staff were incredibly attentive and took real care of us - bringing food early, showing the kids the deserts, entertaining, chatting with the kids - all simple acts but in doing so making our our meal much more enjoyable.

Seated quickly and order was taken. When we had finished plates where snatched away and we were not ask if everything was OK. Finished our drinks and again the glasses were gone as soon as they were empty and again nothing was said. We were hoping for a coffee and some cake. But after sitting for 15 min with an empty table we decided to leave. By this time they were almost empty so not at all busy. Extremely poor waiting on staff. With the exception of a young girl on the till who could not have been nicer. Unfortunately we will not be back.

Very welcoming and friendly staff. Breakfasts were plentiful, good quality and good value for money. Will definitely visit again.

Staying in Whitby for busy Easter week Went for lunch but unfortunately no available tables so booked for following day. Nice bistro vibe. Great service by Paula who found us a comfortable table in the lounge and checked on us during lunch (even though busy) Had a lovely lunch even shared a trio of deserts which were delicious (we rarely eat deserts but all looked and tasted so good) Take away available too See you next time in Whitby

Most restaurants around Whitby and Scarborough seem orientated around fish and chips - I craved a fresh tasty salad and this place delivered. Lovely little place, friendly staff and the goats cheese salad with elderflower drink was exactly what I needed.

Had to ask to have my order taken, and glass that arrived with my beer was dirty.

Spacious seating with decent quality cakes, teas and coffees. A little of the main track so quieter than some of the other places. Decent friendly service.

Superb! Had to wait a few minutes for a table and you do have to book at least a day in advance to guarantee a spot! We can see why, superb cake, coffee and tea! Piping hot strong flat white coffee and hot cherry pie with tons of custard. We also shared a Yorkshire curd cake which is difficult to describe and went will with some of the leftover custard !! Highly recommended

Denied we had made a booking and were very offhand about it , no signal onsite to check my email confirmation . Returned later with proof we had booked ... Finally got to eat and found the food average

We have been here several times and it’s always fabulous. Had the kippers a few months ago and they were delicious. Last time we had a breakfast and a porridge (with cream and golden syrup 😋) and some French toast with bacon. It was all terrific and the service is friendly and efficient. Thank you 🙏

Delightful hidden gem away from the busy Whitby streets. The outdoor seating is cosy and picturesque in the sunshine. But what made our stop here the most pleasant was the lovely team, they were caring, friendly and very accommodating.

The service was mostly good and quick but it felt as though too many tables are crammed in to the space. We ordered the Prosecco platters that were advertised on the website (even though we were not given the menu on the table for this but were told it was ok to order off the website). The food was ok but the wrong sides were brought out and at that point it had become busier and it was difficult to get the attention of staff so we just ate what we had. I felt more could have been added to the platters as they all felt a bit the same and one of the ones we wanted wasn’t available. What did really annoy me however was when we came to pay. They charged us more than advertised for the platters and when I queried this was told ‘it’s gone up, we must have not got round to changing it on the website yet’ which I felt was a very poor way to do business. I commented that wasnt fair and just was met with a stroppy shrug from the member of staff. I would not visit here again.

Was like eating in a kennel too many dogs staff freindly.

Really impressed with the service. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to help meet various dietary requirements. Food was really tasty and atmosphere was lovely. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely place to eat and drink and sit dog friendly place.

We came here last year and enjoyed our visit so decided to drop in for an afternoon snack on our next visit to Whitby. Girl who took our order was great but the one who brought our drinks practically dumped the tray of drinks on the table and walked away, poor service and we all thought quite rude. Everyone has an off day so didn’t think too much off it. The Bakewell tart was very dry and tasteless so overall not a good experience

Great food, lovely atmosphere and good service.

We were in by 10:03 and got the last table. Opens at 10:00. Not clear but I would definitely book in advance. You do have to call them. No booking page on website. Food was delicious and service was pleasant,efficient and friendly. They have some dog friendly tables too. I will definitely go back.

Lovely setting with amazing food, would highly recommend trying something from the large selection of homemade cakes available!

Great food selection including GF .

Excellent menu, great coffee, good value along with ambience. We'll be calling in again

We love this place been quite a few times now, food is lovely, staff so friendly and helpful. We always enjoy going.

Great service, hot and delicious food and drinks, lovely decor and venue. 10/10

We've been coming here for around 15 years. Always been very impressed until last year. Thinking they might just have been having a bad day on our previous visit, we gave it another try yesterday. We won't bother again. Staff member 1: "Take a seat here as soon as they go" They had finished and the table had been cleared and cleaned. Staff member 2: "Who told you to sit here? - we've just lost a booking because you sat down without asking" So they lost our custom too. Staff who were clearly unhappy, who contradict and lie and wanting to have a an argument with their customers is a sure way to loose business.

Visited for breakfast before our journey home from a few days in Whitby and it was a perfect finish to our weekend. We were served by a lovely helpful young man who promptly took our order. We ordered 4 full breakfast with tea . After a short time our tea was served. Our breakfasts came after about 10 minutes and were absolutely delicious. Everything obviously freshly cooked and of excellent quality. It was busy throughout our time there and people were queuing to come in on our leaving. Lovely atmosphere and surroundings. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed. I know we'll definitely be back.

Lovely food and good service. Try to get a table away from the door! Delicious soups. Great menu.

We can't visit Whitby without calling here for breakfast at least twice ! So much choice something for everyone The staff are lovely and helpful and the food arrives piping hot . Highly recommend the bruchetta with a choice of toppings. Will be back soon.

Very pleasant meal in Whitby. The food was good and we enjoyed our visit. All four of us chose scampi so can't comment much on the rest of the menu.

We stopped here for lunch today. The menu is fantastic with so much choice. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Very impressed and will deficient again.

Lovely food Prompt service Nice atmosphere

Impromptu visit for 6 for brunch . Really happy we found this place . Everything was delicious with really friendly and efficient service . Great value only £66 for 6 of us to have a fab brunch with a couple of hot drinks each . Exceptional value today .

Genuinely lovely bistro cafe. Cozy comfortable interior. Friendly service.

Dog friendly, really nice food , great service

Had a breakfast absolutely fantasic, and very hot. Great friendly staff.

A large family group of us arrived last week without booking and we were made very welcome. The staff were so friendly and the food was delicious. Will definitely call again next time we're in Whitby.

Great food and service excellent