You Should Get a Bucket of Chips and Ice Cream at This Beach Cafe Near Filey
If you’re looking for a novelty beach lunch on the Yorkshire coast, this one’s worth the drive. Here’s what’s on the menu, what it costs, and the one thing you need to remember before you go.
Where is it?
Beach Cafe sits at Hunmanby Gap, just a short drive from both Bridlington and Filey on the Yorkshire coast. It’s a relaxed, dog-friendly spot serving light bites, toasted and cold sandwiches, breakfast items, snacks, and they have a specials board packed with homemade cakes and sweet treats
What to expect
We started with a chip butty, a cheese and tomato toastie, and of course a bucket of chips.
The bucket of chips. It’s £1 more than the regular £3 portion, but you get to keep the bucket afterwards to take down to the beach, and even just for the novelty, it’s worth the extra pound.
We couldn’t leave without the bucket of ice cream too, plus an apple crumble and custard from the specials board. The ice cream bucket came packed with a mix of flavours, strawberry and chocolate sauce, a generous helping of whipped cream, and a flake on top.
Tip: The cafe is dog-friendly throughout and the beach is just steps away, making it a great spot for a dog walk and lunch.
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Hunmanby Gap Beach
Our lunch
Murph enjoying the cafe
The location: what to do nearby
Hunmanby Gap sits on the Yorkshire coast between Filey and Bridlington, right on the sand with a short walk down from the car park. If you’re making a day of it, there’s plenty to pair with your visit:
Primrose Valley: just north of the Gap, useful if you’re staying nearby or want a longer coastal walk
Filey Beach: a five-mile stretch of sand a short walk or drive north, with Filey Brigg at the far end for rockpooling
Reighton Sands: quieter beach just south of Hunmanby Gap, popular with families and dog walkers
Bempton Cliffs (RSPB): dramatic chalk cliffs a short drive away, home to thousands of seabirds including puffins in season
Bridlington: a seaside town a short drive south, with its own long sandy beach, harbour, and amusements
Cost & Practical Info
Bucket of chips: £4
Bucket of ice cream: £6.50
Dog-friendly: Yes, throughout
Parking: Cash only – bring change, as the car park just up the road from the cafe doesn’t take cards
Location: Hunmanby Gap, between Bridlington and Filey, North Yorkshire coast
Is it worth it?
For a beautiful coastal setting with a bit of fun built in, Beach Cafe at Hunmanby Gap earns its spot on the list. The bucket novelty is genuinely worth the extra pound, and the dog-friendly setup makes it an easy choice for a relaxed day out. Just remember the cash for parking – it’s the one thing that’ll catch you out if you’re not prepared.
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