Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Runswick Bay

"Housed in a merchants house built in the late 18th century, Magpie Cafe is steeped in local Whitby history. Opening its doors as a cafe in 1939 it has slowly built up a strong reputation in Whitby, making itself a Yorkshire landmark within its own right. Its elaborate range of freshly caught fish gives the customer a pretty hard choice."

"The Magpie flaunts its reputation for serving the 'World's Best Fish and Chips'. Damn fine they are too, but the world and his dog knows about it and summertime queues can stretch along the street."

"Perhaps the best-known chippie in a town, the Magpie Café is legendary among Whitby locals. Having been around since 1940 or thereabouts, this harbou ..."

"Elizabeth Botham started baking bread in 1865 and the family business is still going strong today. As well as producing some of the tastiest carbs that you'll ever consume, the Skinner Street shop also houses tea rooms, where you can tuck in to cake galore. Go bananas and upgrade your afternoon tea to one with booze – it's only £14.95 for a bottle of fizz alongside your dainty cakes."

"Then look no further than Elizabeth Botham and Sons Tea Rooms. This historical, award-winning tea room started as a bakery where the finest ingredients were used to craft delicious treats, such as biscuits, plum bread and cakes. You will love the traditional atmosphere, the attention to detail and the scrumptious food."

"Goth heaven attracting more than 8000 visitors biannually, with live-music gigs, events and the Bizarre Bazaar – dozens of traders selling Goth gear, jewellery, art and music. Held twice yearly in late April or..."

"For Goth Weekends, 60s Music Weekends, Whitby Folk Weekend and the Theatre Shows, Cinema and more, visit Whitby Pavilion, located on Whitby’s West Cliff, in the historic port of Whitby, North Yorkshire."

"Right next to the Angel Hotel is the Singing Kettle cafe, a cash-only dog-friendly establishment. The fact that The Singing Kettle is popular with locals and tourists alike is a testament to its quality home-cooked food. Find this hidden gem, which also serves a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day, from either Baxtergate or New Quay Road."

"This popular cafe offers fresh home-cooked food such as steak pie, a full English breakfast, jacket potatoes and quiche. “Every time we go to Whitby for hols, this is where we go. Best breakfast ever,” said one reviewer."

"As seen on BBC and voted Britain's best fish and chips, frying award-winning fish and chips has been a way of life since 1966. While each generation has added something new, the philosophies of Mr Papa are still embodied with every meal they serve. They source the highest quality ingredients from local suppliers to ensure their meals are as good today as they were back in 1966."

"Really delicious food at a very reasonable price and the service is fantastic!. We had 4 drinks, 5 main options and 3 desserts for less than £30!. They are really friendly :) They do amazing cakes and they have gluten free options plus the best coleslaw ever!"

"The best place in town for atmosphere (though it might not look it from the outside) and real ale, with its impressive range of cask-conditioned beers including Timothy Taylor's Golden Best and Ossett Silver..."

"Serving a great range of guest ales this popular pub attracts beer connoisseurs from far and near. Loved by the locals, it has a friendly atmosphere and is always busy."

"A reviewer said: Visited here for the first time based on reviews we'd read and we were not disappointed. Our meals(chicken breast wrapped in parma ham, mushroom stuffing and a creamy mushroom sauce) were freshly cooked and served beautifully. Also a selection of fresh vegetables served in a dish ."

"Flowergate is home to a lot of the best dog-friendly cafes in Whitby, with Emma’s Diner certainly deserving of a place on this list. As you can tell by the name, Emma’s Diner is decked out like a traditional old school American diner, with the theme including 50s music and the outfits that are worn by friendly waitresses. Big portions are on offer but be warned that Emma's Diner is not currently open on Mondays."

"Moutreys is a family-friendly Italian restaurant located on Grape Lane, just across from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum. They’ve been serving good quality Italian cuisine for a number of years from their open plan kitchen and their menu includes a superb selection of pasta, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes in addition to their popular wood-fired pizzas. They offer smaller portions for children and senior citizens and their prices are reasonable."

"This cosy restaurant serves up delicious Italian dishes, made with freshly caught seafood and the finest ingredients. Tuck into classics such as spaghetti carbonara, wood-fired pizzas and lasagne before treating yourself to a zesty sorbet or creamy panna cotta. Address: 9 Grape Ln, Whitby YO22 4BBContact number: 01947 602751"

"Silver Street Fisheries is a local takeaway shop with excellent reviews. Located along Silver Street, this chip shop offers traditional fish and chips topped with a side of mushy peas. It's simple but does the job and is particularly popular with Whitby locals."

"One TripAdvisor reviewer said: "Fantastic fresh and crispy fish and chips. Probably the best we have ever eaten. Lovely friendly owners. Highly recommend and will definitely return."