Monks Haven
📍 148-149 Church St, Whitby YO22 4BH, UK
About Monks Haven
Monks Haven is a highly-rated and welcoming cafe nestled on Church Street in the historic coastal town of Whitby. With an impressive Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 700 reviews, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a delightful break. This charming establishment is celebrated for its inviting atmosphere and reputation as a great place to relax, offering a perfect pause from exploring the town's attractions.
Guests at Monks Haven can enjoy a tempting selection of refreshments and meals, from generously portioned slices of cake and a warming cup of tea to a satisfying full English breakfast. Many appreciate the hearty breakfast options, often large enough to share, and the friendly touch of offerings for canine companions, making it a truly dog-friendly spot. The cafe prides itself on providing excellent service and reasonable prices, making it a reliable choice for a pleasant dining experience in Whitby.
Visiting Information
Monks Haven is open Friday, Monday, and Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please note that the cafe is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For accessibility, the cafe features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Payment is convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments all accepted.
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📍 148-149 Church St, Whitby YO22 4BH, UK
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Showing 5 of 719 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Had a lovely lunch here. Very welcoming and dog friendly. Whilst taking our order the young lady asked us if we'd like some sausage for our dog. That's so lovely! We ordered cheese and onion quiche and southern fried chicken strips on ciabatta with a bowl of chips. Both meals were delicious. There's a toilet upstairs that's a shared one. Very polite staff and they wished us a nice day when we left!
Sat outside and had a lovely cup of tea and a huge slice of cake. Doggie sausage for the pooch which was nice. Great service and reasonable prices.
Have a good look at these photos. They tried to charge me £6.50 for this. It’s a given that tourist traps charge a premium but this place seems to have forgotten that there are limits to how much you can insult the people that sustain you as a business.
One of the few places which offer more than a cup of tea or coffee and bakery in the morning, so, this was a pleasure and a bit of luck to get a table without a reservation, though the places are limited. Full English breakfast was good, we could easily share it fir 2 of us, plus they offer a sausage for a dog, which was nice. Tea furring the day was good, too, however, we wanted to have tea only during their lunch time and were not sorted inside as we were told “lunch only served inside”, and though we made it clear we are outside no one came to make the order until I came in and placed my order. The tea and a cake were good, though. Toilets are accessible on the top floor but only through a staircase; yet it is quite big and comfortable. The location is really nice and the place is quite popular.
Sent the first Breakfast back because it had a hair in it, the second had a bloody flag in it... While we were sat outside eating the metal flag attached to the building fell on our table in top of the food 😂😂 can't mate it up, the lady offered to make a new breakfast but that would of been the first one 😂🤷♀️ no refund offered and she said it's never happened before yet the flag was taped on, when we showed her the tape she then changed the story to the whole thing has been broke for a while 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ Can't make It up, good job we were in a good mood. Food is delicious and I'd still return 👍🏻