North Yorkshire secret beach cafe visitors are just finding

The beach cafe at Hunmanby Gap near Filey has been described as a “hidden gem” by visitors, often raved about for its “stunning” views and “fabulous” treats.

In fact, one has even hailed it the “best” cafe on the North East coast, while another shared it is somewhere you “must visit” when in the area.

Hunmanby Gap’s beach cafe which has an impressive 5/5 food hygiene rating at the time of writing, has also been praised for its standout foodie options including “tasty” full English breakfasts, and Victoria sponge cakes said to “easily beat all the others”, according to a customer.

Just one of the new menu additions this year is the gourmet scotch eggs provided by BriggsBakes & Makes.

They can be served on their own as a mid-beach walk snack or enjoyed as part of a sit down lunch with salad and chips.

The coastal eatery which offers impressive sights of Filey Brigg and Bempton cliffs is dog-friendly and opened for the 2026 spring and summer season at the end of March.

It recently had a shoutout from a local travel content creator thanks to its quirky sandcastle buckets filled with chips.

‘Hidden gem’ North Yorkshire beach cafe serving chips in sandcastle buckets

On Instagram, @littlevikingsyorkforkids which describes itself as an “insider guide to the best of York for kids” visited the beach cafe and commended it as a “hidden gem and one of our favourite places on the coast for a simple lunch”.

The social media account shared it’s “the only place we know that serves chips in a bucket you can keep, and we always seem to end up there at the end of summer.”

It added: “The chips are delicious and a bargain for £3.50, but we didn’t have room for the incredible looking ice cream in a bucket.

“It’s all good fuel for a walk along one of North Yorkshire’s most beautiful and unspoilt beaches, which are even nicer outside the busy holidays.”

Over on Tripadvisor, the beach cafe at Hunmanby Gap currently has a “good” 4.1/5 rating based on 200 reviews – 112 of which are rated as “excellent”.

This visitor commented: “Can’t believe I’ve only just discovered this wonderful place.

“Great service, great value lunch and beautiful views. Walked along the beach from The Bay.”

A second person wrote: “What a hidden gem this cafe above the beach is.

“Friendly polite staff and the most amazing tasting fresh strawberry victory sponge very reasonable price too.

“Highly recommended and will visit again definitely. Stunning views beautiful scenery.”

Another shared: “The most beautiful setting overlooking the sea.

“Stunning views with fabulous treats in store. Had a tasty breakfast followed with a piece of Victoria sponge!

“The sponge was the absolute BEST I have ever experienced, light and delicious!

“I have tasted Victoria sponge all over the UK and THIS easily beats off ALL the others!

“Imagine? Finding the most delicious cake in such a fabulous setting?

Is a Victoria sponge your go-to sweet treat? (Image: Tripadvisor)

“Well, you won’t be disappointed. Fresh strawberries! Fresh, thick cream with a light dusting of icing sugar on the top of the sponge.

“So good, had to have a second slice. Please try this special cafe; you won’t be disappointed.”

Someone else put: “The best cafe on the east coast ! Beautiful setting , such amazing views , the loveliest staff and food is home cooked and tasty !

“Make sure you have Cash with you . This place is somewhere you must visit when in this area.”

Meanwhile, one happy customer posted: “What a beautiful setting. We had just walked from Speeton to Humamby Gap and were ready for a coffee.

“The beach cafe was just the perfect spot for this.

“Great views, good and friendly service and very dog friendly with bowls of water provided.”

It’s advised customers should have cash when ordering from Hunmanby Gap’s beach cafe and to use the toilets located in the nearby car park.

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