Orchard Cafe by Cooplands: Flagship cafe reopens in Scarborough, selling its famous chips & gravy for £2.50 - all you need to know
A much-loved cafe by bakery chain Cooplands will reopen in Scarborough after it closed almost three years ago.
‘Orchard Café by Cooplands’ on St Thomas Street, near Heron Foods, will reopen later this month following calls from residents
The company behind the cafe, Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd, had been acquired by the Blackburn-based EG Group in 2021 for an undisclosed sum.
In October last year, the bakery chain, which is 141-years-old, returned to local ownership.
The sale brought the chain back into local ownership with Yorkshire investors, where Cooplands was founded in 1885.
A spokesperson for Cooplands said: “With the exciting news of Cooplands Bakery returning to local ownership, we have received a lot of requests from our customers to reopen the much-loved Orchard Café on Newborough. We’ve listened and are doing just that.”
Orchard Café in Scarborough officially reopens its doors on Friday, January 30, with customers able to try a range of old favourites which will be back on the menu alongside some new items on offer.
Cooplands said: “We will be welcoming customers back with much-loved favourites of chips and the infamous gravy, full English breakfast, along with some new menu additions.
“We’ve tried to stay true to what was loved about Orchard Café, and have added a modern take so
it appeals to new and old customers.”
To mark the reopening, the café will be serving its famous chips and gravy for just £2.50.
Known for its hearty portions, comforting classics, and friendly atmosphere, the Orchard Café has long been a go-to destination for traditional café food in Scarborough, which Cooplands describes as “simple and satisfying.”
Sara McInnes, Cooplands director of product and customers, said: “We’re really excited to welcome everyone back to the café.
“Our chips and gravy have always been a customer favourite, so it was not even a question that they had
to be on the menu, and we’ve partnered it with some other great deals.”
Deals on the menu
Chips and gravy for £2.50
Hot drink and a cake for £5 after 3 pm
Main meal and a hot drink for £10
Sara added: “We have moved things on, to make it a more usable space for the community, so you will find a kids corner so mums and dads can enjoy a well-earned cuppa and a slice of cake while the kids play ‘shop’, as well as a specific dog friendly area for those that want a delicious hot chocolate after a nice beach walk with their four-legged friends, as well as a quieter section for those that don’t have either of the above.”
Young married couple Frederick and Alice Coopland founded the bakery in 1885, specialising in pork pies on Market Street in Scarborough.
Following her husband’s death in 1909, Alice continued the business, building it into a major brand known for traditional baked goods from its HQ on Newborough.
The recent management buy-in was led by David Salkeld, who will reassume his role as chairman, supported by Paul Coopland, from the original Cooplands family, who will return to the organisation as non-executive director.
Orchard Cafe by Cooplands will reopen at 10 am on Friday, January 30.