The Watermark Cafe
📍 Royal Albert Dr, Scarborough YO12 7TY, UK
About The Watermark Cafe
The Watermark Cafe is a highly-rated culinary gem nestled on Scarborough's Royal Albert Drive, offering stunning views and a welcoming atmosphere. With an impressive Google rating of 4.4/5 stars from over 1500 reviews, it's a popular choice for both locals and visitors exploring the Yorkshire coast. This bustling cafe is renowned for its delicious food and excellent service, making it a perfect stop after a leisurely seafront stroll.
Visitors can enjoy a diverse menu, from hearty breakfasts featuring high-quality, fresh ingredients to satisfying lunches, delightful cakes, and proper barista-style coffee. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly and attentive team, who are committed to making every guest feel welcome while maintaining a consistently clean and cosy environment. The cafe also offers the added comfort of heated outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying the coastal air year-round.
Visiting Information
The Watermark Cafe is open daily from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It boasts excellent accessibility features, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restroom, and seating. For convenience, the cafe accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 Royal Albert Dr, Scarborough YO12 7TY, UK
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Showing 5 of 1,567 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
I discovered this place whilst on a run in Scarborough and I am so happy we went back for lunch. The food was delicious at a reasonable price, the staff are excellent despite the Cafe being very busy. We had a delightful walk along the sea front from the south beach to get here but it is well worth the effort. This was probably our best lunch on our Scarborough weekend trip. Thank you.
A great place to stop and have a drink & a slice of cake or even a meal. All the staff are very friendly and are supportive of each other. Continually cleaning, serving and making everyone welcome. We will definitely return. Even the seating outside was heated.
Excellent food and cosy vibes. One of the best cafe breakfasts I’ve ever had. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and fresh. The coffee was proper barista style and really hit the spot. They were happy for us to add extras to our plates, and the food came out fast. It’s not cheap- but certainly good value for money as everything was so tasty. Wish I didn’t live 6 hours from Scarborough, so I could come more often!
Came here for a coffee with some breakfast after an early morning run with a friend, and came away delighted with the food, drink and service. A scrumptious order was delivered promptly, with incredibly friendly staff to boot. Highly recommended!
Nice cafe and friendly staff. Good range of food & handmade cakes. What is unique is its view on the beach & outdoor seating. Also, it has a toilet which is quite convenient; not seen any public toilets on Scarborough beach!