# The Monks Haven, Whitby — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Monks Haven — Cafe in Whitby with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 745 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/restaurants/the-monks-haven (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Monks Haven 148 Church Street, Whitby [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13015875142879471897&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Monks Haven](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114738734082723509688) **In short:** The Monks Haven is a cafe in Whitby, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 745 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Monks Haven The Monks Haven sits on Church Street in Whitby's town centre. It serves fresh fish and chips, sausages and soft cheese scones in generous portions. The cafe welcomes children and groups, and dogs are also accommodated with complimentary treats offered to pets. Staff are noted for attentiveness and prompt service during peak times. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating. ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Sandersyard Accommodation next door - The Whitby Bookshop next door - Abbey Wharf next door - Captain Cook Memorial Museum 150m away - Whitby Abbey 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious food, including fresh fish and chips, tasty sausages, and soft cheese scones, with many noting the generous portion sizes. They also highlight the welcoming and dog-friendly atmosphere, often providing complimentary sausage treats for pets. Visitors appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and quick service, even during busy periods. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (745 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Whitby Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1879005). [More restaurants in Whitby](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (745 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [01947 604608](tel:01947604608) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Whitby **Plus Code** 9C6XF9QQ+44 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Whitby Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call The Monks Haven on +44 1947 604608. ## More near The Monks Haven ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Sanders Yard - B&B ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/hotels/sanders-yard-b-b) - [Chartwell Retreat ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/hotels/chartwell-retreat) - [The Shepherds Purse ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/hotels/the-shepherds-purse) - [White Horse and Griffin ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/hotels/white-horse-and-griffin) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Old Bakery next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-old-bakery-ukc1251) - [Foresters House next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/foresters-house-syk1015670) - [Quincey Cottage next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/quincey-cottage-uk47793) - [Ellerby Lane House next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/ellerby-lane-house-syk1153665) ### Campsites nearby - [Folly Gardens Campsite ★ 4.3 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/camping/folly-gardens-campsite) - [Stoupe Cross Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/stoupe-cross-farm-caravan-park) - [Airy Hill Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.4 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/airy-hill-farm-caravan-park) - [Whitby Holiday Park ★ 4.4 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/camping/whitby-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Captain Cook Memorial Museum ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/captain-cook-memorial-museum) - [Whitby Whale Watching Centre ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/whitby-whale-watching-centre) - [The Dracula Experience ★ 3.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/the-dracula-experience) - [Bark Endeavour ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitby/attractions/bark-endeavour)