I'm not sure if the Magpie Cafe is the most famous fish and chip place in Whitby, but by recommendation from quite a number of friends and colleagues it is the best. Going by my experience I wouldn't argue: it seems entirely possible. The haddock was huge (my companion had cod) and the chips were much more flavourful than any other chippie I have frequented. I wonder what type of potatoes they use? The teacakes were unremarkable but good, but it was the quality of the fish and potatoes that made the experience: unsurprisingly for a fishing port, the fish tastes fresh enough to have just that moment jumped out of the water. Mouthwateringly delicious, even in memory - I'm hungry right now - and not unreasonably expensive at takeaway prices.