What a hidden gem.
Called in on the off chance and it was so busy. We had to go upstairs and then back downstairs and then to the very back of the shop for a seat, do not be fooled that this shop is small.
But, it was worth it and we recommend that little journey to anyone just to see the place fully, wow. Amazing and thoughtful decor.
Coffees were lovely and the food that we saw going out looked great.
Staff were also great
Fantastic place and atmosphere and lovely food too. Came for my 30th birthday lunch on 10th June and not only were we made very welcome but so were our dogs too
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I'm a big fan of tea shops, dark, old fashioned ones with many rooms exit me particularly, and this one ticks all of those boxes, with plenty of cake to boot!
Sherlock's is a regular haunt for me when I visit whitby, (especially after I received really rude service once in Marie Antoinette's) victorian ephemera, getting all a little "tea shop of curiosities" themed with the mystery man himself, drawing in goths and happy families alike.
It's cute, with tables and little cubbies, my favourite at the end of the corridor-like room downstairs, that feels a little like you're sat in a train compartment, with your traditional cakes, scones, fruit meringues and Dracula themed treats- it is whitby, after all.
The coffee smells excellent, and although I don;t drink it, everyone who I've sat and ate with has enjoyed it. I tend to stick to tea, but their hot chocolate is pretty fantastic, and they do have a good range of hot and cold drinks, and of course hot and cold food too, which I've heard is wonderful, but I've normally eaten fish and chips, or pie already by this point.
I must also note, that they're the only place I've been to serve a lemon meringue pie that comes close to the standard of my Nanna's, and she's the best.
Walked in out of the rain and was greeted back in time to a warm and cosy grandma's living room type with dark panels, bookcase, old leather bound books and other ornate pieces. Looks a bit overwhelming to start with as my eyes adjusted to the darkness.
We found a table in a corner and far inside on what seemed like an end of a hallway with tables on either side. We choose our drinks and cakes went to the counter to order.
Our order came pretty quick. I ordered a coffee, latte, scone and fruit meringue. They were delicious.
The price was average too, just under £10 for 2 drinks, scone and meringue
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Halfway up Flowergate in Whitby is Sherlock's, one of our favourite coffee shops in Whitby. Always incredibly busy due to its reputation, we tried twice to get a table at Christmas, both times unsuccessfully. We were fortunate enough this time to grab a table in this unique coffee shop. The building dates from the 17th Century, and is full of lots of different little areas in which to dine. Lots of ephemera around the Sherlock theme and Victorian type decoration all add to the ambiance. Tables to suit all group sizes too and the chairs are very comfortable, like sitting in your own lounge!
A decent sized menu, with a good range of hot and cold drinks, lunches and of course there are the famous cakes; they even do themed desserts like Dracula's Delight! My wife opted for their fruit scone with jam, baked throughout the day on site. So tasty that once we even witnessed somebody storm out of the shop, when they had temporarily run out! I had the Sherlocks's Toasted Stottie with sweet peppers, pesto, tangy sundried tomatoes and mozzarella, great flavours and accompanied by a dressed fresh salad. Coupled with two great cups of coffees, all for less than a tenner, great stuff. The staff are efficient and friendly too. The only thing that slightly lets Sherlock's down are the somewhat dishevelled state of the toilets
This is seriously one of the coolest coffee/tea shops I've been in. (And I come from the Pacific Northwest, Self-Proclaimed Land of Coffee, so that's saying something.) The entire place is decked out with (you guessed it) Sherlock Holmes memorabilia, which makes for a very fun theme. The chairs are cozy and the hot chocolate is scrumptious.
If you find yourself in lovely Whitby, please do yourself a favor and stop by.
Great little coffee shop with eclectic decor. Almost felt like we were in an illustration.
More seating than you think, and staff were happy for us to get coffee close to closing time. Also had a vegan chocolate orange cake which was delicious!
Excellent coffee shop, very cosy and full of detail. If you stop at one coffee shop in Whitby, it must be this one. The queue was out the door so we knew it would be worth the wait. The Victoria slice melts in your mouth and the whole atmosphere is something to behold.
Lovely atmospheric welcoming cafe, great range of lovely food, big and tasty cheese or fruit scones and a lovely selection of cakes, the toffee-apple pie is apparently divine! Great value and friendly, helpful and efficient staff here. Will definitely return
Great little find - we ducked in here to escape the rain, and were very pleasantly surprised. It's like stepping into a Harry Potter movie set ! loved it ! love the grab a table, order at the bar method and pay on the way out. great place ! we'll be back !
Amazing cofee shop, with lovely friendly staff, it's nice to just sit and relax and watch the world go by.
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Never been here before. I'm a bit limited with food choices at the moment and we had a dog with us. It was our wedding anniversary and I love to sit in a cafe, trying to find something that I could eat and we could take a dog in had proved hard. We saw this cafe and thought it was right down our street. My husband went and ordered our food, I had picked the only thing I could eat on the menu. My husband sat down and we had got settled, then I had one of the staff tell me I didn't have the filling for my jacket, as I mentioned I didn't really have an option so just said I'd have a plain jacket. It was frustrating but not the end of the world. My husbands order came and it wasn't what he had actually asked for. I had given him my crisps and coleslaw from my plate as I couldn't eat either of those but he had to sit and wait for his food and watch me eat. I know that this isn't the kind of this that would probably happen, it just happened to be when it was our anniversary and had kind of ruined the day. Other wise the staff were nice and the food that we had was lovely and the atmosphere was really cosy. Just an honest review of the time we were there for. We will be back and hopefully a better experience next time.
A bit of a tight fit in places but that adds to the Victorian town house feel. Lovely food, some of the best coffee in Whitby, incredibly friendly service. Went there 3 times in 1 week! Best for lunch. They also have lodgings and an escape room! Officially the best coffee and walnut cake in Whitby (a one person experiment).
Lovely cafe/restaurant, a little off the main Whitby road! Great range of food. Scones are awesome and a decent cup of coffee!! Would 100% go back when in Whitby again 👍🏻👍🏻
I stumbled upon this little cafe and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the lemon meringue and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. The cake was moist and had just the right amount of sweetness, and the frosting was heavenly. The atmosphere of the cafe was also really cute and cozy, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by this cafe for a sweet treat and a cozy ambiance.
Small tea room with loverly local produce. Scones are simply amazing differently, worth a stop if your passing decor is loverly and a blast from the past.
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