Monks Haven Cafe, Church Street, Whitby

Monks Haven Cafe

When you visit Whitby, be sure to drop in to Monks Haven Café, one of many fine places to eat in Whitby. You can sit, relax and watch the world pass by along historic Church Street through our bay windows while enjoying fine, freshly ground coffee or Yorkshire tea. We are open 7 days a week for morning coffee and tea, lunch and afternoon tea. We are also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. If you want to escape the crowds, ask to sit in our second restaurant upstairs where we offer a more relaxed dining experience.

We serve fresh Whitby crab sandwiches, fresh Whitby cod and haddock in a delicious, home-made beer batter. We offer afternoon tea including cream teas and tea cakes and have a wide selection of desserts from apple pie to hot chocolate fudge cake. Look out for our evening specials too. We’re currently serving fresh Whitby haddock baked “en papilotte” with a selection of vegetables.

Monks Haven Café is a delightful and quirky little eatery housed in a 12th century building – originally a Chapel of Ease. We pride ourselves on our light and easy atmosphere and welcome families, even those with tiny tots. Rumours of ghosts and smuggler’s caves add an element of excitement to the venue and we continue to uncover more of the building’s secrets. It has faithfully served the community for centuries as a jet shop, hairdressers, green grocers and of course more recently a café and restaurant.

We’re situated on the East-Side of Whitby, just around the corner from Greens Restaurant, and on the opposite side of the River Esk from the world famous Magpie Restaurant.
Monks Haven Café is featured in many publications and books including Peter Robinson’s Caedmon’s Song.

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