Whitby Cafes And Places To Eat In Whitby

After a long journey, the visitors to Whitby are more often that not wishing to visit a welcoming caf for refreshment. Whitby, in the county of North Yorkshire is well able to satisfy that need with its amazing amount of quality caf establishments around the town.

There are two main areas where the cafes are situated and they are the East side and the West side of the town. The River Esk divides Whitby into the two parts united by Whitby's Swing Bridge which offers access across the harbour itself and the New Bridge which spans the lower river further inland.

The East side is the oldest part of the town, the Abbey dating from the 600s AD, with its cobbled streets and narrow gunnels. The sense of history is apparent when walking along Church Street, Sandgate, Grape Lane and the Market Square. Within each of these areas there are to be found cafes offering light refreshments and also substantial meals. The numbers of such establishments have increased year on year offering quality beverages and food choices. The styles of these cafes are varied in as much as alongside the traditional tea rooms there has been the introduction of the contemporary caf offering the modern interior more commonplace in the larger towns and cities of this country. Such an increase in new proprietors coming into the town, has ensured that competition is alive and well and thereby creates increased standards of establishments and also greater quality and choice of menus.

The West side of the town in comparison has the more modern amenities by way of the Bus and Railway Station and the coach drop off point. It is on this side that the coach parties stop for their passengers to alight and it is, therefore, this side of the river which caters to the 'bus trip' customers only too eager to avail themselves of the chance for a drink after their journey. That is not to say that the quality of these cafes is any the less than the other establishments.

There are, as to be expected, an abundance of fish and chip cafes. Not surprisingly, Whitby is synonymous with cod and chips' as is evidenced by the number of blackboards proudly displaying such a menu. . It is not only the fish and chip shop cafes which offer such a menu, many of the other cafes offer this traditional dish in addition to their standard menu. The Magpie caf on Pier Road is a hugely successful caf which has built its reputation on the quality of its fish dishes. Another local dish to be found on the menus in Whitby and indeed all around the country is that of Whitby Scampi.

Some of the latest additions to Whitby's list of cafes specialise in one particular food or another. Another perhaps dedicated to the chocolate lover offering chocolate fountains with which to dip enticing fruit and confectionery.

In this day and age of economic uncertainty it is refreshing to note that the humble and not so humble cafes in Whitby are able to make a living from both the visitor and the local population the whole of the year round and not just in the expected holiday season.The local council has strict guidelines of cleanliness and hygiene for all food related establishments. Inspections of all the cafes are undertaken regularly ensuring that standards are kept and thereby giving incentives to the proprietors to make sure their establishments are well maintained and meet the expected levels.