We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the cafes and coffee shops in Whitby (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Lush Coffee
Known for friendly staff
With 4.9 stars from 534 Google reviews, Lush Coffee is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (257 mentions), friendly owner and sausage. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Wednesday 9 am–2 pm, Friday to Sunday 9 am–2 pm; closed Thursday.
Good to know: phone 07791 058364, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Abbey Steps Tearoom
Known for tea room
Google reviewers rate Abbey Steps Tearoom 4.9 out of 5 across 160 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention tea room (19 mentions), scone and welcoming staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 10 am–3 pm, Saturday 10 am–4 pm, Sunday 10 am–3 pm; closed Friday.
Good to know: phone 07834 826897, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
The Singing Kettle
Known for friendly staff
The Singing Kettle is rated 4.8 from 1,023 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (213 mentions), value for money and portions. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 5:30 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07985 238046, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Clara's
Known for ice cream
With 4.8 stars from 479 Google reviews, Clara's is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention ice cream (121 mentions), friendly staff and outdoor seating. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9 am–8 pm.
Good to know: phone 07748 680212, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Stokers Cafe.
Known for cake
Google reviewers rate Stokers Cafe. 4.8 out of 5 across 192 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention cake (30 mentions), dog friendly and scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–3 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01947 899680, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Coast Cafe Bar
Known for friendly staff
Coast Cafe Bar is rated 4.8 from 148 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (52 mentions), outdoor seating and cleanliness. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday 9:30 am–3:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–3:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am–3:30 pm, 5:30–10 pm, Saturday 9:30 am–3:30 pm, 5:30–9 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–3:30 pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Good to know: phone 07304 246845, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Full of Beans
Known for friendly staff
With 4.8 stars from 75 Google reviews, Full of Beans is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (24 mentions), hot chocolate and beach. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2023). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9:30 am–7:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 07745 714123, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Mr Cooper’s Coffee House
Known for bagels
Google reviewers rate Mr Cooper’s Coffee House 4.7 out of 5 across 789 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention bagels (138 mentions), cakes and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 8 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 899904, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Cranberry Swamp
Known for friendly staff
Cranberry Swamp is rated 4.7 from 609 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (161 mentions), gluten free options and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated December 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 9 am–2:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am–2:30 pm, Sunday 9 am–1 pm; closed Wednesday and Thursday.
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The Coffee Shop
Known for friendly staff
With 4.7 stars from 177 Google reviews, The Coffee Shop is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (67 mentions), cakes and scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 10 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07826 133816.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Sackys cafe
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Sackys cafe 4.7 out of 5 across 78 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (40 mentions), cleanliness and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2025).
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Magpie Café
Known for cod and chips
Magpie Café is rated 4.6 from 9,522 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention cod and chips (159 mentions), fresh fish and mussels. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 11:30 am–9 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 602058, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Sandside Cafe
Known for beach view
With 4.6 stars from 1,477 Google reviews, Sandside Cafe is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention beach view (156 mentions), views and cakes. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 893916, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Sherlocks Coffee Shop
Known for scones
Google reviewers rate Sherlocks Coffee Shop 4.6 out of 5 across 1,389 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention scones (174 mentions), cakes and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated January 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9:30 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 603399, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Monks Haven
Known for friendly staff
Monks Haven is rated 4.6 from 747 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (206 mentions), cafe dog and sausage sandwich. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 9:30 am–3 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–3 pm, Friday 9:30 am–4 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am–4 pm; closed Wednesday.
Good to know: phone 01947 604608.
The verdict
On Google rating, Lush Coffee ranks first of the 15 cafes and coffee shops we checked, with 4.9 stars from 534 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for cafes and coffee shops on Google Maps in Whitby with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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