Rusty Shears
📍 4 Silver St, Whitby YO21 3BU, UK
About Rusty Shears
Nestled away on Whitby's charming Silver Street, Rusty Shears is a highly-rated restaurant and cafe, celebrated by visitors as a true hidden gem. With an impressive Google rating of 4.7/5 stars from over 900 reviews, it’s a favourite for those seeking a relaxing escape from the bustling harbour area, praised for its soothing interior and delightful courtyard seating.
Guests can enjoy a fantastic menu featuring stunning breakfasts, delicious lunches, and excellent coffee, perfect for any time of day. The food quality and quick, friendly service consistently receive high praise, making it an ideal spot to unwind and refuel during your Whitby visit.
Visiting Information
Rusty Shears is open daily from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, seven days a week. The venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating for ease of access. For payments, the establishment accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
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📍 4 Silver St, Whitby YO21 3BU, UK
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Showing 5 of 936 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Hidden gem alert !!! A brilliant café for people to take rest after enjoying a whole morning at the Whitby harbour area. The interior design is very soothing. It is the kind of café that you want to stay a little longer to relax and enjoy your afternoon tea. The location is also great. It is even near the Botham's so you can also grab some pastries and cake before you leave. I feel like I am probably the only one who had and will order an avocado salmon salad in this cafe but Jesus this salad is just peak. It's been four months since I visited that place, but I still can't forget the charming texture of the salmon with the yummy cheese and sauce!
A hidden gem of a cafe on Silver Street in Whitby. Located on a lovely little street and away from the crowds this beautiful cafe in a small courtyard is brimming with atmosphere and charm. A very good menu and the food was excellent. Very quick service and lovely staff. We sat in the courtyard under the biggest fig tree I had ever seen. It was a hot day and this tree provided the most wonderful shade. There is seating inside. If parked on the car parks by the harbour you about 10 minutes away but up hill as is everything in Whitby! However the walk is worth it. This is a dog friendly cafe.
Visited on a cold and snowy morning in January and so thankful they were still open. Breakfast was stunning, coffee lovely and staff chatty and friendly. Real hidden gem this place and will definitely be back when next visiting
We went here for breakfast. Delicious eggs royale! One of the best I have ever had. My husband had a huge sausage and bacon sarnie! Accompanied by a pot of Yorkshire loose leaf tea! Lovely and friendly staff. Thanks will be sure to visit again next time we’re in Whitby.
Although the place has a nice atmosphere, I was disappointed. From the moment we sat down at the table We waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order, and when we wanted to do it, we found out that almost everything was already sold out and only sandwiches were left. And not even all the sandwiches, just some of them After placing our order, we waited 40 minutes for two sandwiches and fries. Yes 40 minutes. Unfortunately, the staff seemed unsure what to do. Everyone was doing a little bit of everything.Lack of organization and someone to manage who should do what.