We had a fabulous early bird special for breakfast (7-9) our first morning in town. We were…read morefamished after our last meal (3 pm day before) and loads of walking in between. We both had the Pier breakfast with tea (£7.30 each!) and weren't disappointed. We will definitely be going back for more later in the week. Food was cooked just right and plenty of it.

A Samuel Smith pub. Where they only sell the lovely brews of the wonderful brewer Sammy Smith. It…read moremight be a let down if you're looking for a pint of Carling or a Stella. But the brews are good enough & blooming cheap too. Rare is it that you can get a pint for under two pounds. Here they have a selection for under that princely sum. The main bar is small & frequently crowded. But they have a beer garden & a lounge up a set of steps for us old none too sociable golf. I'm quite enchanted by the place myself.

One side of my family live in Scarborough so I have visited often all my life and come to know the…read morebest parts very well. The seafront engages the history of the town and combines it with the modern touristy approach. Its beautiful long beaches are ideal to take the family for a walk in the winter or picnic and donkey ride in the summer. The shoreline is laden with shops and restaurants which although have been there for many years provide a modern twist to the vintage town. Harbour Bar is one these as seems to have been there forever yet keeps up with modern expectations and preferances. It fits in perfectly next to the harbour - selling ice creams at excellent prices. The quality of the icecream is a lot better than what you'd find in a bog standard ice cream van. The service isn't amazing yet it doesn't seem to matter as its very prompt and sooner or later you are enjoying your '99 strolling by the lifeboat station. In the winter when the weather isn't at its best you can always sit in and order something warm either a hot drink or hot food if ice cream isn't your fancy on a cold day! It's clean and modern yet represents the beauty of the town of Scarborough - definately recommended for all the family!

Little open Cafe just outside the seaside town of Scarborough. Have a cup of "quelque chose"…read moreand gaze aimlessly across the North Sea.

This place has been here in one form or another for many years. Its busy in season with tourists…read moreand so on, and out of season with dog walkers, surfers and people who have just come to look at the ocean. You wouldnt expect it to be wonderful, and it isnt. For what it is though, its ok. Its a take out place with a few wooden picnic tables to sit at, although theres plenty of parking nearby if you prefer to sit in your car. They sell teas, coffees, various cold drinks, snack foods such as crisps, chocolate and so on, as well as an assortment of sandwiches and slices of (supposedly home made) cakes. Prices are pretty much what you might expect, and while its nothing special, it serves its purpose if you're out and about and feel like a snack or a drink. After many years in its current guise, the Oasis will apparently be converted into what has been described as 'a high class fish restaurant' over the next few months. Time will tell

Found opposite the harbour area, this is in a prime location to attract both tourists and locals…read more Its a continental, Italian themed cafe, which also has an alcohol licence. There are two levels inside, and an outside patio area which is mainly only utilised in the Summer for obvious reasons. The sell a wide range of coffees, as you might expect, and offer a selection of snack foods - sandwiches made to order (and very nice) ice creams, desserts such as chocolate cake, cheesecakes and so on, and various other snack items. Prices are reasonable, particularly the sandwiches. Tastefully decorated inside and comfortable, as you can imagine, it gets very busy in season and is absolutely dead in the close season save for a few hardy souls braving the cold. It is, however, one of the better places on the front and is much better than a multiude of tackier, cheaper places found down there.

Excellent location and in the old Bethel chapel with pleasant decor makes for an eye-pleasing cafe…read more There is also a small outdoor seating are at the front where you can watch the waddling masses go by. This place bills itself as a deli-bar, quite how I do not know. What is deli about toasties, sandwiches, chips, baked spuds and scampi? Like everywhere nowadays it seems to have sold its soul to please the masses. The cappucino I had was awful, made with poor quality coffee and skimmed milk. The member of staff we dealt with, who appeared to be in charge, was very rude and ignorant, telling us to fetch our own spoons and sugars, knifes and forks etc when he fetched our stuff to the table. He forgot some of our order and insisted we had not asked for it in the first place. The food was very expensive, £5.75 for a cheese and ham toastie. The ham was very old and turned up and the whole thing lacked seasoning and was presented very poorly. It maybe better then the majority of food venues on the seafront but it is still very poor. Never again

Refreshing change from the onslaught of Costa and Starbucks this coffee shop is independently…read moreowned. A great place to enjoy your favourite coffee with a good selection of meals and desserts in the setting of Scarborough promenade with outdoor and indoor seating and spectacular views over the south bay. The staff are always pleasant and welcoming.

Great cafe for coffee, pastries and tea in the morning. Friendly staff and dog friendlyread more

Emmas Cafe is one of those places that time forgot! I used to go here every Saturday with my Nana…read morewho used it as a regular meeting spot for her and her friends. They offer tea coffee and soft drinks and a range of breakfast snacks, such as toast and butter, toasted tea cakes and bacon butties! They also have a selection of cakes and pastries and I always used to go for the chocolate eclair - still do! yum Emmas is located on Huntris Row, which is in the centre of Scarborough town centre - but is only a short walk from the seafront - If you can face the 100+ steps (or you can cheat and take the lift!)