Café Joy – at Flowergate Hall


The People’s Kitchen is our amazing food froject at Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre – and we have had a bit of a chat with our regulars and our brilliant Culture Council and they have suggested a new name for us to use fror our Cafe space.

Welcome to Café Joy – a space full of warmth, colour, and community.

Everyone feels better after a cup of joy.

Tucked inside the heart of Flowergate Hall, Café Joy is a vibrant, welcoming café where people come to eat, connect, and feel good. Whether you’re here for a strong cup of coffee, a homemade lunch, or just a quiet moment in a leafy corner, you’re always welcome at the table.

We believe in food that’s made with care, served with kindness, and shared in good company.
Local. Original. Vegetarian. Everything.


☕ What You’ll Find at Café Joy

  • Wholesome, affordable food
    Freshly made soups, toasties, bakes and more — including pay-it-forward options
  • Great coffee and proper tea
    Served with a smile, never rushed
  • A space to relax, meet, and create
    Mismatched chairs, mid-century colour pops, and plenty of plants
  • A community café with soul
    Run by local people, for local people, with no judgement and no pressure

🌿 Our Values

Café Joy is more than just a café — it’s a celebration of the small, good things. Shared meals. Friendly chats. Sunlight through the windows. A playlist you forgot you loved. We’re proud to be part of Whitby’s creative, caring community, and to offer a space that’s open to all.

We also run a Pay It Forward scheme — if you’re able to buy an extra drink or meal for someone else, just let us know. And if you’re having a tough week, take what you need. No questions. No fuss.


🕒 Opening Hours

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Starting from Monday 17 June 2024

Come say hello. Pull up a chair.
Everyone feels better after a cup of joy.