The Wonderful Choice of Cafes In The Town Of Whitby

As more and more people are discovering the delights of the wonderful town of Whitby, it is becoming a magnet for the visiting holidaymakers and day trippers.  Due to its location it is easily accessible from Teesside and Cleveland via bus and rail link as well as from the various parts of Yorkshire, ie, North, South, West and East!  As the town is featured in the press and on the television, so the popularity grows.

In years gone by when the town was more renowned for its fishing industry than for tourism, the facilities for visitors were limited.  Obviously due to its prominence in the eyes of the general public, the recreational and tourism side of the town has grown tremendously.

One aspect which has flourished is the catering side to tourism.  Anyone visiting the town, upon arrival, is generally thinking about refreshment.  Here, Whitby excels in the department of food and drink.

The abundance of Whitby cafes ensures that all choices are catered for.  The humble café still exists but in addition there are numerous specialist cafes which have opened their doors in recent years.

The term ‘café’ also encompasses the ‘fish and chip’ shops, many in number as would be obvious in a seaside town, but it can also cover the newly opened ‘pie’ eateries, the ‘ice-cream’ parlours, the ‘Chocolate-fountain’ cafes and the popular pizzerias.

The harbour and the town centre is where there is a more concentrated number of café establishments but, by and large, there is a café to be found almost anywhere within a quarter mile radius of the River Esk. 

It is just as well that there are high numbers of cafes as the town can be swamped at any particular day with coach trips bringing in the visitors wishing to visit this most popular town.  Early morning will bring the local fishermen and the visiting fishing parties eager to sustain their day’s fishing with a hearty breakfast and pack up lunch.  Ladies who ‘lunch’ and also ladies who ‘shop’ are to be seen enjoying their ‘elevenses’ or ‘morning coffee’ whilst spending time in the centre.  The ‘coach’ parties are a major source of income for many of the cafes near to the ‘pick-up’ and ‘drop-off’ points.  They are more than likely the first port of call upon arrival and the last port of call before the journey home!

Each of the cafes has their own particular style and menu.  This can vary from the traditional fish and chips, pie and mash or more commonly, nowadays, paninis, ciabattas and wraps.  There is no doubt that the town of Whitby is keeping the visitors happy with their varied choice of café options.

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