The Best Cafs And Coffee Shops In St Andrews Scotland

Whether seeking a good cup of Joe, the best pancakes in town or a hearty brunch, St Andrews deserves a medal for its cracking selection of coffee shops and cafés. From meticulously made coffees to little pockets of calm amidst the ebb and flow of life, here are the ones you can’t live without.

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North Point Cafe

Cafe, Tea Room, British, Tea
A gem in its own right, North Point has the best pancakes in town! And yes, it’s praised as the place where Wills and Kate had their first official date and where they often met for post-lecture coffees and cake. After all, this fab little café plays host to a wealth of delicious dishes, from scones with clotted cream to swoon-worthy carrot cake. Between its star status, low key vibe, daily specials and first rate food, let North Point be your foodie compass.

Cafe, Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream, Dessert, $
Who says coffee and ice cream don’t mix? Visiting Jannettas Gelateria, with its pretty pastel pops of colour and mouth-watering eats, is like coming home. The ice cream, the flavours, the service, the ambiance…it’s verging on too perfect for words. Taking the crown for the best ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sorbet in St Andrews, this sublime ice cream emporium pays homage to its Italian roots, while using superior Scottish ingredients. As well as boasting every ice cream flavour under the sun, Jannettas makes a mean open sandwich, artisan bread, bacon rolls, poached eggs, flawless coffee and more. Don’t leave without trying a milkshake.

Bibi’s Café

Cafe, Coffee Shop, Coffee, British, $
Beautiful in blue and queen of the St Andrews brunch scene, Bibi’s Café is always a delight. Whether you go for the iced mocha, eggs Benedict, waffles or a spontaneous grazing session, you can always count on Bibi’s to deliver. As stated in their sign, Bibi’s is the kind of place where you can ‘keep calm and have a cupcake’ in peace; with the breakfast options as tempting as the convivial atmosphere.

Taste

Cafe, Coffee Shop, Coffee, British
There are no expenses spared when it comes to Taste. This coffee house may be small but that doesn’t detract from the dynamite coffee, which is arguably the best in town. Everything is freshly made, with the food always ticking every box. Highlights include the range of coffees, sumptuous hot chocolates and paninis so tasty, you may be led to opt for round two. Taste is the place for those who like to pair their morning coffee with a pastry like Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany’s!

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