Rusty Shears

Decided to visit after finding on happy cow but was disappointed. There was only two vegan options, the dreaded falafel sandwich, or a halloumi and mushroom burger if you omit the halloumi which would make it £7.50 for a large flat mushroom in a bun. The soups weren't vegan, neither were the cakes. Also, there are loads of stuffed animals around the place, from where I sat I could see a fox, a deers head, a dunk and a pheasant and that's without trying to find them!

The staff were very nice people and at least knew what vegans were. Also, the rest of the décor, ignoring the dead animals everywhere, was lovely, because of that and the fact that they at least have some vegan choices (if unimaginative) I've given it two stars but I really would tell vegans to avoid the place.

I went to Rusty Shears after seeing it on Happy Cow as I was travelling to Whitby on holiday. This is a lovely quirky restaurant and I sat outside in the cute courtyard and had a mushroom and avocado burger which was delicious. Hummus was off the menu but as I had lots of it in my holiday fridge I didn't mind too much. There were no vegan cakes or deserts which is a shame and feel this is something could easily supply, even if just one type.

This is a very traditionally English cafe and tea room with a surprisingly acceptable offering for vegetarians and vegans. There's always a vegan soup on offer e.g. carrot and coriander. Not that imaginative perhaps, but very tasty. There is a vegetarian sharing board which you could have without cheese and a meat free main course which might be vegan on your day of visit. What I was most impressed with was the massive range of gins on offer. Unfortunately, we weren't drinking but I do like a gin and tonic on a summer's day and could have chosen from about 100 different types of gin on offer here.

At last another place in Whitby that serves a great selection of veggie friendly foods. The staff were great, plenty of savoury and sweet choices both on the standard menu and the specials board and the coffee was ok. It has a quirky feel and the food was delicious. Well worth seeking out.