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