The Art Cafe in Scarborough

The gallery has been expanded as a result of covid restrictions and the cafe remains closed. A large Art selection to browse Tea and Coffee is available.

Visited this cafe today as I have on many occasions, lovely coffee but the proprietor thought it was appropriate to voice personal opinions about me when I said I would like sugar. I'm afraid this cafe has lost my custom and if the proprietor wants to keep local customers he should be wary of what he says.

Lovel cafe, Jazz music, beautiful art at very reasonable prices and they have soya milk! My daughter and I were very content and relaxed.

So many of the lunch places in Whitby are overcrowded and overpriced. Not here. The soups and salads were delicious as were the tea time desserts. While waiting for food, one can explore the cafe's very creative art gallery.

Visited on the last day of the year, while on holiday. It was a gloriously sunny but cold day. Walking in here, l was immediately impressed. The atmosphere was wonderfully tranquil, despite the fact that the cafe was almost full. The space is light and open with interesting art work on display. I had coffee, a toasted sandwich and a scone. All were excellent and the scone appeared to be fresh from the oven. Excellent, attentive and welcoming service. Will certainly recommend and come again on my next visit to Whitby.

Ended up here via Happy Cow app as im Vegan. Little gem of a cafe with several Vegan options. I had Sweet Potato, Coconut and chilli soup which was absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly. Will go again.

Glad to have found this through the good reviews on TA, which are evidently well deserved. We visited on a Sunday, when it was staffed by the owners. We found them friendly and enthusiastic, chatting happily with us but never once imposing. Some really good local art is featured (including from one of the owners) and the cafe aspect allows you to take it all in without feeling you need to either buy something off the wall or hurry up and get out! We don't tend to go into art shops but we'd visit this place regularly if we lived in Whitby!

A warm greeting from the owners as you enter the cafe/gallery sat in the cafe area but seats were available in the gallery. Menu not overpowering but sufficient I had home cooked ham sandwich and my daughter had cheese toastie served with salad and crisps, very tasty. The artwork on display was beautiful and all for sale.Will certainly return and avoid the fish and chips queues

Found this by chance looking for a coffee shop a bit different from all the fish and chips in Whitby.We had scones coffee was fine and people around us were having sandwiches which looked lovely.Very reasonably priced. The tables are upstairs in a light airy space where the upper level has original art,jewellery and other crafts. Can recommend this place.

This little cafe was a delightful find. Good coffee, polite friendly service. Interesting varied paintings ceramics and more. Enjoyed our time spent there.

We visited on Saturday hunting out a decent coffee. We were delighted to find they serve Union coffee which is very good, with a Lotus biscuit on the side. Very friendly and nice little gallery.

Looking to have lunch somewhere nice that accepts dogs, and discovered the art cafe. Excellent sandwiches, quality coffee and water provided for the dog. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and we were made to feel very welcome. I would strongly suggest that you give it a try, and I look forward to returning when I am next in Whitby.

A really lovely café with the bonus of an art gallery. Some unique work on display from fine art , textiles, ceramics. Nice to see that you can purchase small pieces of art work such as a brooch a scarf or a card if money is limited. It is nice to see that every time you go they seem to give up and coming artists a chance to show their work. Some lovely original pieces. A lovely relaxing setting to sit relax and have a well earned drink and a piece cake whilst admitting the art work. It is on upper level but a lovely place to visit. Really friendly staff. Thank you Chris

Call in here every month or so, to see what new artwork in, and have a good cup of tea or coffee or sometimes a snack. The staff are absolutely lovely, the food always fresh and good, and the setting interesting. It is up stairs if that is a problem, but if not well worth a visit.

Came here for a well earned coffee and cake, The staff were great and the art work beautiful to see, very interesting.

An art gallery that also does drinks, cakes and nice lunches. Peaceful and interesting surroundings.

Lovely place to enjoy a coffee whilst browsing a good selection of art. It is light and spacious and much quieter than some of the other cafes in Whitby

Nice place to look round, the art wasn't really to my taste but the staff were good and my tea and scone went down well. Would visit again.

Delightful cafe with nice music, good atmosphere, excellent simple food. My panini was delicious with really good quality bacon unlike some places you go. Very friedly guys who run it. And a super art gallery too. Go check it out.

I often come here for a toastie and a glass of wine. The atmosphere is always cosy, calm and friendly, and the service is warm and kindly.

An expensive coffee and cake stop as we ended up buying 2 pictures! A great gallery with a good variety of art to buy. The coffee and homemade cake were excellent.

Enjoyed a lovely light lunch while visiting Whitby. Homemade soup delicious with gorgeous cake to follow. Coffee really nice too. Nice surroundings with plenty of art to look at. Well worth visiting and we'll definitely be returning on our next trip to Whitby.

Dropped in for lunch and were knocked out by the quality and presentation of the food, as well as the floors of paintings and sculptures around the place. No large menu here, just a fine selection of good value fayre served by friendly folk. Highly recommended.

Went in for lunch, had the cauliflower and Stilton soup, lovely place sitting amongst the art, lovely friendly place, we were sitting on the lounge seats, but when a table cleared they asked if we would like to move, then moved us to the table, great place with great food.

Delicious lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by an excellent selection of artworks, listening to jazz...

Called in to the art cafe in Whitby for a spot of lunch on a very hot busy day in summer. Were were welcomed when we arrived and our order was taken straight away. Nothing was a bother, I asked for a half portion as I cannot eat very much and was told I could have anything I wanted. We could also make changes to what we ordered, missing the things out you don't like and adding in extras. The owners were very friendly and cheerful. Drinks arrived very swiftly and we sat listening to soft jazz melodies while waiting for our food. Food was all prepared on ordering. Food was really tasty and very well presented and we didn't have to wait long for it to arrive. Lovely atmosphere, light and airy cafe with views into the gallery. Highly recommend a visit. So good we might even have to go back later for coffee and cake!

Absolutely wonderful place for lunch. I visited with my parents and as vegetarians we found the choice of dishes really excellent. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and nothing was too much trouble. The artwork adds to the ambiance of the place; I came away truly inspired!

En vacaciones en Whitby por tres días y por desgracia un poco decepcionado cómo desaliñada la ciudad parecía nos enamoramos a este café, qué servicio muy amable y la comida fantástica. Fuimos dos veces, en ambas ocasiones fue excelente

A wet day in Whitby and took shelter in the art cafe. lovely range of art on show and enjoyed viewing the art while having coffee, tea and a delicious Moroccan orange cake. Even bought 2 love birds as well.

Often go to The Art Café with friends. The people are very welcoming and friendly and can't do enough for you. The food is always nice and fresh.

Interesting art work - including some of the proprietor 's. She also made good scones!Take a look at the banisters - they're lovely. Sofas to relax in & good music to listen to.

This is a most interesting cafe/tea room. We really enjoyed our food and drink surrounded by various works of art which are up for sale.The background music was cool jazz, which added very much to the ambience of the place ... and the service was good and unobtrusive, yet attentive! Just the right mix.We fully intended re-visiting but our holiday came to an end before we were able to do so. It's a pity we found this cafe quite late into our holiday but we will definitely be going to The Art Cafe again on our next visit to Whitby.

This has now become a regular venue for my wife and I for "brunch". Always spotless, spacious, a nice menu and all served with care and a personal touch. A bit of an oasis, terrific background music and a nice art gallery all in one! There is nothing else quite like it in Whitby. Slightly upmarket but in a good way.Will we go again? We have, several time, and will again.Do we recommend it. Yes - just so long as there is space for us!

Called in for coffee and cakes on Good Friday afternoon. So good to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. I was surprised by the size of the gallery and number of exhibits - spanning two floors and appealing to a wide variety of tastes. Nice contemporary feel to the place - nice atmosphere too. The Victorian sponge cake was absolutely delicious and to die for - the staff very polite and welcoming. So glad we popped in and will certainly go again. A big thank you to Team Art Cafe

My husband and I had a lovely lunch here this week. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the menu was interesting for both myself as a vegetarian and my husband who isn't! The ingredients were tasty and fresh, although the side salad could be a little more interesting. The art gallery is also lovely to look around too, with high quality work for lots of budgets. We will definitely return here, loved it!

Stumbled across this place on a last minute trip to Whitby.It accepts dogs and their well behaved owners.The artwork is amazing, just like the food and the service.Overall a friendly atmosphere and well worth a visit

A lovely cafe/tea room run by a very pleasant couple. The tea rooms are upstairs and offer views out onto Flowergate at the window side. Sofas also in the gallery part. Very moderately priced for a tourist area and offers usual range of drinks and cakes etc. Hot chocolate is a favourite of mine and daughter; though I prefer mine without the marshmallows. Nice touch is that if you order with the marshmallows, they come in a separate little dish!You never feel rushed here and the gallery has some excellent pieces in it - especially like the textile landscapes.

A lovely relaxing venue, very reasonably priced, light and airy. Liked the background music and the mini art gallery of course!

we have eaten here a few times , run by nice friendly couple , food always excellent and served promptly

What a breath of freshair this cafe/art gallery is. The pace is so relaxed and 'chilled out'. There's no rush to order and there's plenty to browse amongst while you wait. A truly lovely space, so 'airy' with friendly and welcoming staff. This has become a favourite spot of mine and some of my friends. If you need that 'breather' away from the crowds this is the place to spend some time relaxing in. The latte's are fab too!!!!

Always on our agenda to visit when in Whitby.Here you can find a piece of calm, a bit of jazz music and good value eats with the added bonus of viewing some excellent local talented artists displaying their creative skills with a price to cover most pockets.

A little hidden away from the bustle, the art cafe gave a genuinely warm welcome. The variety of the exhibits caters for, I would say most, tastes . A very nice coffee and a browse led to an impulsive purchase which was carefully wrapped for me by the genial owner. I will be going again. :-) . Thank you.

This is a real gem in the gorgeous town of Whitby. It is a contemporary art gallery, featuring a nice range of art from local artists from textile art to oil paintings to glass work and sculptures. There is a really friendly vibe to the venue, which offers a nice cafe area (including a couple of comfy sofas on the middle floor) where they serve homemade cakes and drinks including a delicious Mocha! It is somewhere we often visit as it is close to the centre of town but it never gets too crowded and there is always a very friendly welcome.

Nice relaxing cafe with plenty of local art to enjoy. Either sit at a table or sit on a sofa and chill out listening to relaxing music. I can't comment on the food quality which I noticed on the menu included toasted tea cakes, scones, cakes etc as I only had a hot drink but the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Dogs welcome too.

We popped into the Art Cafe having been attracted by a piece of art work in the window. Inside is a good cup of coffee and a variety of cakes and snacks on offer. The atmosphere is arty as you should expect. The works on display tend to be colourful, bright and mainly or perhaps exclusively by Yorkshire artists.

Lovely food, staff & environment. Always enjoy this place (in a selfish way just hope it doesn't get too busy) but really can't fault it at all. Food is always fresh and tasty, staff are always friendly and helpful and the gallery is always interesting and different. Long may you continue.

Visited for a quick bite to eat and a drink. There were 3 varieties of cake to choose from as well as hot and cold drinks. I enjoyed the coffee cake and it was a big portion. The staff were very pleasant. Really enjoyed wandering around looking at the art work, which was set out over several floors. Would return in the future.

Upstairs to a nice quiet comfortable spot with decent art on show. Coffee was excellent and good range of homemade fresh cake I really liked coffee cake. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.

Love to visit here, sitting amongst exhibits and able to read arty magazines. Good quality food and venue. Opened an upper floor of exhibits recently.

A lovely cafe in the heart of Whitby, just beside Poundland, easily overlooked but don't! A tranquil spot - upstairs - with some lovely, affordable, artistic, bits and pieces in amongst the greater (and more expensive) works of art - from wall hangings and paintings to handmade cards and quirky and beautiful accessories and sculptures.

We came here a couple of years ago and decided to come back particularly to look at the art. The cafe is dog friendly with wifi and serves good quality hot drinks and homemade cakes. The art is the best I have experienced in a cafe. Some wonderful original pieces with views of the area from artist Judith Rees and other artists.

All the years I've been coming to Whitby and now I live here and I've always walked past this place. Not a mistake I'll make again. Brilliant art works inside with a very calming atmosphere. I could've blown £4k easily. The cakes are beautiful and all home baked. Good quality tea and coffee and friendly service round off a very rewarding experience

Small cafe with a good choice on the menu. Our sandwiches were packed with filling and nicely served. CoCoffewas very good. The staff were very friendly a

The Art Cafe is a must when we visit Whitby and as they have now extended their gallery space I feel justified in writing a new review. Yes the coffee, food and service is still as great as ever, the atmosphere is upbeat and friendly with the windows giving good views of the busy street below. Now they have added a new floor with more local art to explore, with a fabulous handmade banister on the stairs. This place deserves a much higher trip advisor rating than it has.....but wait if that happens I wouldn't get to lounge on my favourite comfy sofa at the Art Cafe as you might be sat there!

My wife and I called in to view the art and have a cuppa with scone, cream and jam. 2 types of seating, we sat at the top in some comfy sofas, very relaxed atmosphere. Great choice of teas and scone was awesome. Very reasonable price, this a little gem of a place, I will deffo be going back!! I left my wallet on the sofa, they posted it back to my house in Yorkshire at their own cost, amazing people, thank you once again and well done!!!

We popped in for a drink but couldn't resist a cake from the cabinet! It is a really relaxed open plan atmosphere. The art work is great too. We all enjoyed our short stop there and thought it was reasonably priced. Very friendly staff.

We went a couple of times a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. We went a couple of times this year and really enjoyed the experience agin, Good food and service and an interesting selection of art on show, we did make a small purchase to give our grand children to remember our stay in lovely Whitby. We hope to go again in the future, and will be returning to the Art Café for sure.

Really nice soup (have had it twice now!) and houmous sandwich make this a little oasis for vegans in Whitby. Soya lattes are great - all that is needed now is a vegan cake! The owners are really helpful and happy. We will definitely be back!

It's a shame I can't afford any of the gorgeous art in this cosy little art gallery/cafe because I can spend hours perusing the beautiful pieces. I do own three of the necklaces and two silk scarves now though.Also, as usual my soup was lovely, my partner's bagel looked pretty tasty and the service was friendly and smiley and helpful. Big thumbs up, again!!

Visited this often overlooked cafe whilst looking for art. The food range is limited but excellent. Everything is home made, affordable and served in seconds. The staff really went the extra mile and felt like a team.

Looked intriguing from the outside, art work good but little atmosphere in the cafe section. Plus lots of steps to negotiate.

Called in late for a drink after a long walk on the Cleveland Way. No scones left as a but late but opted for cakes and hot chocolate. Hot chocolate was great, being served with marshmallows. Very hot and very tasty. Hubby not a lover of marshmallows so was given a biscuit instead - a nice touch. We chose from the cakes on offer and were not disappointed. Mine a Victoria sponge and hubby a coffee cake. Both were delicious. A little gem of a cafe with good seating, the added bonus of the art gallery and a good view of the bustling street below.

So calm and relaxing above the bustle of the street. The Art Cafe is somewhere I return to time and time again. Lovely owners, fabulous artwork and really tasty food. The peanut butter and apple sandwich sounds curious but tastes magnificent. Free wifi and a laid back atmosphere The Art Cafe is a must if you want to get away from the crowds and relax.

We visited twice during our week long stay and would have liked to visit a third time. The soups are very good and together with the bread are very filling. The cakes are delicious, particularly the fruit cake which we rated as the best we'd had in a long time. We were very pleased that we found this cafe and happy to recommend it.

Well actually an annual regular treat ! We always visit the art cafe when we come to Whitby. The coffee is good and the kids love the milkshakes. Overall I also think it is very good value, £1.80 for an Americano is competitive . The surroundings are also good, plenty of magazines, cosy sofas , Wifi and art work to browse. A great stop off and the owners are lovely too.

We found this place purely by accident on a quick visit to Whitby. We wanted a coffee and a quiet break from the surging mob that Whitby draws unto itself. You might miss it because it is upstairs but worth the search. A real oasis of calm with a modern touch - losts of good quality art (paintings, sculpture and carftwork by local artists of genuine talent - no weekend daubs of sheep and pretty flowers here). Sofas and easy chairs in which to relax, magazines to scan and a friendly welcome. The music is sublime - Dave Brubeck when we were there (the owners are obviously very intelligent and ooze good taste!!). Then cometh the refreshment. Coffee that is the real thing - no Nescafe or "brewed yesterday - boiled up today" - the cakes are made by someone who knows all about baking (have they got a Mary Berry clone in the kitchen?). This place deserves to flourish because it is run by people who obviously enjoy what they do and make this such a friendly place. (I do go on a bit, I admit, but when the alternative is a 'kiss-me-quick' caff, Art Cafe is an asset to Whitby. "Get up them stairs!!"

Finally we have found a place in Whitby that serves excellent coffee! We have tried just about everywhere and this is the best. Others are watery, bitter or tasteless. The owners are really lovely and welcoming and the surroundings (an art and craft gallery) are relaxing and inspirational.

Went in to have a cup of tea and will be coming back to the cafe in the next few days. Very friendly with some good pieces of art around the place.A good atmosphere and a great place to relax for half an hour

Called in for a coffee & found the place very relaxing with beautiful art on display & magazines to read.Lovely cakes & comfy leather settees .Very impressed & was so different & special to the ordinary cafes around.Will return

Stopped off just before closing but happy to serve, had home made cakes and coffee. They started to close but told us to stay where we were not a problem. Homeade cakes were gorgeousCoffe and carrot cake very fattening but lovely.

Called in for a light lunch so had one of the homemade soups. Delicious soup, well flavoured.Nice surrounding situated inside the gallery. Pleasant staff.

Lovely and light cafe with lovely coffee and great cake. Loved all the art and piles of magazines. Staff were super friendly as well

Visited May Bank holiday (saturday). Must confess that part of the reason we went is that it is one of the only cafe's in Whitby that offer Wifi! But Im very glad we did. We had a drink each but my other half got tempted by the cakes (which are very reasonably priced). He plumped for a Cheese scone in the end which he said was lovely(also thank you for letting me charge my phone!)We will be back

A calming atmosphere in a crowded area. Light jazz background music with an art gallery on the upper floor - the prints and glass exhibits were worth looking at but unfortunately a shade on the expensive side. However, the proprietors were extremely helpful, courteous and welcoming. The food was excellent with a delicious and substantial sweet potato soup and ham salad sandwich with scrumptious cake for dessert. All served in blissfully ambient surroundings and very highly recommended.

We went here on Easter Saturday , it was hard to spot that there was a cafe upstairs as only a very small sign in the window advertising the fact.You have to climb a lot of stairs to reach the top, so not disabled friendly or if you had a push chair,but well worth the climb.The food is all home made and very nice. I had the coffee cake and a member of my party had the Victoria sponge cake. The piece we were given was enormous and very very delicious .The staff are very friendly and cheerful, they make you feel like you are a visitor in their own living room.The art display is very good also ( have to say I did make a purchase )!Please visit this wonderful place and sample the wonderful cake/food Well worth the climb.

Lovely lit,tale cafe full of art and things. We don't know mich about art but enjoy looking at it. We have coffee and like thereyr sandwiches. We always have different! The people who in the cafe are very friendly and kind and we like to go when we visit Whitby.

Very nice room with views along Flowergate. Food was exactly as described, home cooked done well and in reasonable quantities. Most striking was the art. I expect most art in cafes to be naff to the point of silliness. My wife and struggled to find anything bad and the average quality was quite good. We are likely to return.

Hidden away next to poundland is this quite art cafe. Interesting art with a nice coffee and cake. Just the place to have a quite moment.

Trudging the streets of Whitby on a perishing day looking for proper coffee in a pleasant environment, we took a punt on this place. The friendliest of welcomes, a light, airy ambience, very good coffee and a grandson-pleasing hot chocolate with full-on marshmallows, all combined to lift our spirits. The menu for lunch looked promising, although we didn't try it.So if you want a pleasant cafe, stand outside Poundland, look up and to your right and climb the stairs ; you won't be disappointed.

This is a great place to stop for a coffee or lunch- the ambience is great, with proper art works to look at and browse. The menu was good but the soup wasn't as tasty as I would have liked. Still, if you want an arty vibe, this is ideal.

What a lovely airy place offering a wonderful calm place to relax. Climb the stairs and enter this little oasis where you are encouraged to sink into the sofas - there are tables and chairs as well. An original choice of sandwiches are on offer and won't leave you disappointed. Whilst it is an art gallery, this only adds to the ambience, and there is no compulsion to look around. If you like decent food and decent espresso then this is the place.

Great little cafe, friendly staff and particularly good soup. The display of local art and the comfy sofa make far a relaxed atmosphere

having had a bad experience at sandsend which left us not amused we stumbled here on our way back to our guesthouse... what a find. place was fab, nice comfy sofa, sandwiches were beautiful with a great salad included plus some crisps,the deserts are to die for, fresh, homemade, served with a smile and well worth the visit, not at all expensive and should I be passing would have no in dropping by

It was nice, lovely scone!! (warm), just relaxed and chill to keep warm as it was cold and the value was resonable.

A warm and friendly atmosphere greets you rightaway, the owner being a pleasant, chatty fellow. The art is really interesting and provides a talking point to the food and drink. We had tea with a scone for me and chocolate cake for my other half. Both were fresh and delicious, with no mean portions of butter and jam.

We walked past the Gallery and decided to have a walk in. Greeted with a smile and decided to stay for a tea. Lovely place to sit and enjoy both the art and your chosen beverage. Good prices and comfortable sofas.

Delicious food and some really good art, super combination and this cafe really makes the climb upstairs worthwhile. Good for hand made cards too. Something for everyone.

love the peace and tranquility right in the town centre. Great service and plenty to read . Art work to buy, many peices buy local artists.

Good food, great ambience,excellent coffee and cake, free wi-fi The proprietors wife produces beautiful embroidered 'pictures' - not cheap but would become a family heirloom ! The excellent artworks by local artists are lovely. This cafe deserves to be better known. Don't miss it - an oasis of peace in a bustling town -- next to Poundland !

If you want a peaceful lunch in attractive surroundings, visit the Art Cafe! The food is lovely and the staff are always friendly. This is the place to be to get away from the bustling crowds. Local art, soft music and good food. A great experience.

The coffee is piping hot, the service is great and all in a very relaxing environment. There is lovely art to look at and you are not rushed. We went in May and ate then, it was good. Just went for coffee this time and still very lovely.

We were trying to seek refuge from the teeming rain one wet weekend and came across this little cafe/art gallery. Interesting art work and nice calm atmosphere. We chose the soup which was delicious, served with nice bread and lots of it. Very pleasant staff, very decent coffee, good service.

Called here today for a late morning coffee and whilst most people were eating we were made very welcome. Service was friendly and an apology offered for nothing more than a brief delay. The chap serving was professional, efficient and friendly. The tea and coffee were excellent and he made sure he knew how we liked it when we ordered. Bought a small item from the gallery which is also well worth a browse, albeit fairly small. Didn't eat as mentioned, but the cakes looked wonderful!! Recommended.

We visit Whitby regularly and have seen the Art Cafe reviewed on Tripadvisor but never visited before. Took the opportunity at Easter weekend when Whitby itself was really busy. The cafe was great . A peaceful relaxing atmosphere , excellent coffee , speciality teas and great cake. The manager (owner?) was friendly and courteous and the prices were fine. We will definitely be back.

Great scones and snacks in an interesting gallery with sofas and art magazines - heaven

We were a little cold and in need of a coffee. I wasn't particularly enthusiastic to enter as there was post on the floor and I don't know just something made me expect to wander in and regret it. My husband who is of course always right persuaded me that we should give it a try and I have to admit that on this occasion that he was right and I was wrong. Nothing could have improved this experience other than them being able to turn the sunshine on so that it wasn't as cold when we went outside again. Lovely coffee and welcoming and friendly staff big comfy sofas and fascinating things / art to look at in a really relaxing and comfortable atmosphere - I am sure that we will be back as soon as we return to Whitby.

We popped into The Art Cafe last weekend. It was a bitterly cold day and we looked forward to sitting with a coffee and reading a magazine. That's exactly what we did and it was fine...but not enough to tempt me back. The coffee was good, the toastie was too but it was chilly ( and yes I know it was a cold day but it would have made it lovely if it was warm inside), the chairs weren't particularly comfy and it was ...ok. I know this makes me sound as if I'm hard to please and I don't think I am. Maybe cafes are like people....sometimes there's chemistry and other times not!

Not your typical sandwich bar or coffee shop. Incredibly quiet, even at 1pm on a Saturday, and some might be put off by the lack of "atmosphere". Being upstairs only doesn't help, as people are unlikely to just wander in off the street, unless they already know about it. But the excellent food and friendly service more than make up for that. The soup, in particular, is really special, with delicious warm bread. Afterwards, my wife and I decided to share a sandwich, and they served it to us half each on two plates, complete with crisps and garnish - a minor point perhaps, but it demonstrated an attention to detail, and customer service, that really makes a difference. The coffee was a little on the weak side, but had we known I'm sure we could have asked for an extra shot. They deserve to succeed.

We visit each time we come to Whitby which is at least twice yearly. For something a little out of the ordinary I suggest you make the effort to seek out this Cafe which is a little out of the way but certainly an oasis of peace and quiet. The owner and his wife are always welcoming and ready to pass the time of day or maybe you just would like to chill out with a coffee and a newspaper. Excellent service and the food is homemade and good value. All this and you have the benefit of viewing the work of local artists. What more can you ask for.

Not easy to find, but ideal for a quite relaxing drink away from the crowds.