White Horse Cafe
Quick info
About White Horse Cafe
White Horse Cafe is a fish and chips restaurant at 91 Market Pl in Thirsk, set on the first floor above a downstairs fish counter and takeaway. Diners head upstairs for a traditional cafe meal of fish and chips served with sliced bread and an optional pot of tea. The menu also includes battered sausage and chips, and fishcakes with mushy peas. Those who order at the downstairs counter will find seating inside nearby. The restaurant is walk-in, so groups and small parties alike can simply turn up. The counter also sells ice cream.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, crispy batter, big fish portions and outside seating area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, crispy batter, big fish portions and outside seating area.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is what reviewers return to, with the fish described as fresh and massive under crispy batter, and the chips as hot and crispy. Portions are repeatedly called big, and one group of four shared chips and only needed two extra pieces of fish. Close behind is the friendly service, with several praising the staff and one noting generous salt and vinegar. A battered sausage and chips went down well with one family, and one visitor mentions scraps thrown in free and outside seating with no extra charge. Diners also describe a traditional cafe with sliced bread and a pot of tea, plus a restaurant upstairs, and ice cream is mentioned. The main complaints are mixed. One long-time customer of over 40 years says quality has declined, reporting a fishcake with no fish between the potato slices and mushy peas they believe are now tinned. Another found a bit too much batter and little seating inside. One reviewer's dog was brought a bowl of fresh cool water without asking, and the table was moved into the shade.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is what reviewers return to, with the fish described as fresh and massive under crispy batter, and the chips as hot and crispy. Portions are repeatedly called big, and one group of four shared chips and only needed two extra pieces of fish. Close behind is the friendly service, with several praising the staff and one noting generous salt and vinegar. A battered sausage and chips went down well with one family, and one visitor mentions scraps thrown in free and outside seating with no extra charge. Diners also describe a traditional cafe with sliced bread and a pot of tea, plus a restaurant upstairs, and ice cream is mentioned. The main complaints are mixed. One long-time customer of over 40 years says quality has declined, reporting a fishcake with no fish between the potato slices and mushy peas they believe are now tinned. Another found a bit too much batter and little seating inside. One reviewer's dog was brought a bowl of fresh cool water without asking, and the table was moved into the shade.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“For me and my family these are the best fish and chips in Yorkshire! This is a traditional cafe that serves fish and chips with sliced bread and (if you want) a pot of tea. The staff are really friendly. We just wish we lived closer so we could visit more often!”
- Google user
“After 49 years on this planet, I can honestly say I’ve finally found the best chippy ever! Why can’t you be closer to me? 😀 Absolutely worth every mile. I had the fish and chips, and they were cooked to perfection – beautiful fish, crispy batter, and some of the best chips I’ve ever had. My son had the battered sausage and chips, and he absolutely loved them too. To top it all off, the owner very kindly donated to our 160-mile charity bike ride in aid of the Bradley Lowery Foundation. That generosity and support meant so much to us and shows what a fantastic local business this is. Amazing food, brilliant service, and genuinely lovely people. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favour and pay them a visit. I know I’ll be back whenever I’m in the area – I just wish they were on my doorstep!”
- Google user
“Stopped by for a bag of chips and a sausage for our dog Archie. Impeccable service, offered us a table outside and moved it into the shade for the dog. Then brought out a bowl and filled it will fresh cool water, for the dog, without having to ask. Proper tasty Chip shop Chips, sitting in the sunshine. Lovely!”
- Google user
“Wanted a fish and chip shop before the races at Thirsk today and this was the closest. Fish and Chips is a bargain at 12 quid and scraps thrown in for free, I don't get this down south. Chips hot and fresh, fish massive with crispy batter. Outside eating area no extra charge. Possibly the best fish and chips I've had and all served with Yorkshire warmth.”
- Google user
“Great fish and chips and lovely spot outside to sit and eat it. Staff were very friendly and more importantly the food was smashing. Shame we're not staying longer as I would definitely be going back.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near White Horse Cafe
- 0.2 mi
fish and chips, mushy peas, light crisp batter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse CafeWheelchair accessible | 4.6971 | — | fish and chips, crispy batter, big fish portions |
| Westgate Fish & Chips - Thirsk | 4.8318 | 0.2 mi | fish and chips, mushy peas, light crisp batter |
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