The exterior's not all that special. But then you pop inside and you're completely assulted by yellow splendour.
it starts with a yellow table - and yellow uniforms.
And then there's just a riot of yellow formica and glass and brilliant slogans and signs. And, the best knickerbocker glory I've ever had in my life.
There are much better photos at classiccafes.
Another gem:
Bay View Diner
Coble Landing, The Beach, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9LF
01723 516 779
Was there Monday 3 Sept 2005. Perfect ebcb: two eggs without asking; well-cooked bacon; tasty beans; fab chips; nice staff; views of coble [local fishing boat] landing from mezzanine.
Posted by: Steve Hill | September 04, 2005 at 06:07 PM
top tip. many thanks. I'll have to check it out.
Posted by: russell | September 05, 2005 at 08:05 PM
Great to see the Harbour Bar...fond memories from my holidays as a kid living in the North.
Puzzled not to see any Brighton & Hove caffs???
Was in Tiffany's in the North Lanes at the Weekend... great brekkie, served on a plate big enough to carve a Turkey.. & the only 'all day' caff with a license I've come across!.. "two all day breakfasts, pint of Fosters & a glass of rose for the lady" (were very sophisticated here in Brighton)
Come & check out the many caffs down here, my local is the 'moving with the modern times' "Cup-O-Chino" in Hove
Great book, bought my brothers a copy each at Christmas, & got one myself off the missus.
Keep up the great work, & if you need any leads to the caffs in Brighton & Hove, let me know.
Sean
Posted by: Sean Sims | February 02, 2006 at 11:39 AM
thanks Sean, very glad you like the book.
I don't know why Brighton's slipped through the gap either. I keep meaning to visit and then something comes up. I'll definitely get down there soon.
Posted by: russell | February 04, 2006 at 05:09 PM
hi i think it look nice u should keep it up
Posted by: dana | October 30, 2006 at 02:43 PM
Bless. I grew up in Scarborough and used to share harbour bar knickerbocker glories with my mum when I was a kid (the one day she did let me have one to myself I couldnae finish it). Also, when it was cold and windy - usually after a winter walk around the marine driveused to go in for hot chocolate (which has it's own special tap thing on the counter).
It was featured in the Observer food monthly a while ago as an ice cream parlour. It's alright but I always preferred Pacittos a bit further down that had the lemon sorbet blob on top of your 99 that was so sour you'd have to suck your cheeks.
Posted by: Abby | November 24, 2006 at 01:47 PM
How fantastic to stumble upon this when searching for something completely unrelated. This place was a big part of my childhood and I worked there in the hols when I was at uni. The owners were fabulous people. Lots of fond memories. I now live in Australia and take my kids for a knickerbockerglory whenever we are visiting. Fun site by the way.
Posted by: Jools | December 01, 2006 at 10:59 PM
I have been coming to scarborough since i was a baby, My fater was born here and as a kid i bring my kids here and they love the place. When ever we arrive in scarborough the first thing my Husband says is coffee time and the kids icecream they love the Harbour Bar and i hope they never ever change we all love it x x x x x
Posted by: Clare Hyslop | June 12, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Just got back from a flying visit to Scarborough and had a knickerbocker glory in Pacitto's. Will be posting pics.
Posted by: Y-Fighter | September 03, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Another voice in support of the Harbour Bar. Back when I was a Postman in Scarborough, I enjoyed the occasional amazing coffee there - it's funny how you don't appreciate or visit these places enough when you live there.
Will have to pay it a visit when I'm back home this weekend...
Posted by: Fluffrick | September 09, 2008 at 08:28 PM