# The Mere Cafe, Scarborough — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Mere Cafe — Cafe in Scarborough with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.1/5 from 496 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/restaurants/the-mere-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Mere Cafe Mere Cafe Mere Lane, Scarborough [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4200058729952426632&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Mere Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109333202009765242720) **In short:** The Mere Cafe is a cafe in Scarborough, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 496 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Mere Cafe The Mere Cafe sits on Mere Lane in Scarborough, next to lakes with waterfowl and fish. The cafe serves hot drinks, toasted teacakes, burgers, chips and other light food. Duck food is available for purchase. The venue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The cafe is suitable for children and groups. There is car parking on site, though geese sometimes rest in the car park. A walk around the surrounding lakes is possible after eating. ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies next door - B&M Store 200m away - B&Q Scarborough 250m away - Budgens 250m away - Dulux Decorator Centre 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (496 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Scarborough Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1880610). [More restaurants in Scarborough](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (496 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Scarborough **Plus Code** 9C6X7H7P+4W ### 🏨 Places to stay near Scarborough Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DScarborough%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Mere Cafe? The Mere Cafe is open Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Mere Cafe any good? The Mere Cafe is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 496 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Mere Cafe good for children? Yes, The Mere Cafe is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at The Mere Cafe? The Mere Cafe does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ## More near The Mere Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Powys Lodge - Guest House ★ 4.9 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/powys-lodge-guest-house) - [The Cavendish ★ 4.8 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-cavendish) - [The Cordelia ★ 4.9 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-cordelia) - [Green Gables Hotel ★ 3.3 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/green-gables-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Manor House 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-manor-house-syk1000748) - [Lonsdale Villa 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/lonsdale-villa-syk1102909) - [South Cliff Sands II 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/south-cliff-sands-ii-uk2022) - [The Coach House 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-coach-house-syk1072469) ### Campsites nearby - [Oliver's Mount ★ 4.8 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/oliver-s-mount) - [Jacobs Mount Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/jacobs-mount-holiday-park) - [Irton Mount Caravan Site ★ 4.9 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/irton-mount-caravan-site) - [Lady Edith's Holiday Park ★ 4.2 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/camping/lady-edith-s-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [The Scarborough Spa Express ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/attractions/the-scarborough-spa-express) - [Rotunda Museum ★ 4.2 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/rotunda-museum) - [Olympia Bowl and Softplay ★ 4.3 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/olympia-bowl-and-softplay) - [Terror Tower ★ 4.0 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/attractions/terror-tower)