Giddy Gannet in Fife

Everything was excellent. Tried different pastries/bakes all were great but the cinnamon roll was amazing. Consistently excellent coffee on every trip and very friendly staff. All round a perfect little cafe.

Stopped in for a latte on our walk to Anstruther. It was magnificent, everything we were looking for in a Scottish cafe.

The East Neuk Skipper smoked salmon bagel was spectacular!

Will has really created a magical little spot here at The Giddy Gannet in St. Monans. A place where the local community and tourists alike can come together for great coffee, a bite to eat, and wonderful conversation. The scones are incredible (make sure to try one of the stuffed scones if you haven’t already!) I’m told the recipe is an age-old secret, stolen under cover of night centuries ago, from the Greek Goddess, Hestia — and then smuggled to Scotland to be forever guarded by Will’s family. The cafe is dog friendly and also caters to those with gluten allergies. Your dogs will love it here, especially if you feed them a bit of bacon or sausage under the table. Sean, Tatiana, and the staff are all very friendly and provide service with smiles and positivity. Actually, I think our dog Stella loves them as much as she loves us. I can’t say enough good things about the Giddy Gannet - it’s one of our favourite go-to places for a morning coffee fuel-up that feeds both the body and the soul. **Be warned, however — If you DON’T like great coffee, scones, soup, cakes, and service, or if a mediocre cafe is just more your vibe — then you should probably consider somewhere else.** Just go to the Giddy Gannet, tell them I sent you, and thank me later. Cheers!

As always a fabulous cafe, really friendly relaxed atmosphere and stunning food. Coffee is first class too! And it allows dogs in.

What a wonderfully charming place! I had a nut slice cake and a flat white – both were decent, though nothing extraordinary. That said, the local cake was an absolute treat, and the flat white was spot on, easily five stars. The staff (or perhaps the owner?) were incredibly kind and couldn’t have been more helpful. I also adored the interior – the blue and white colour scheme really brought back that lovely seaside vibe for me.

Great coffee and really tasty savoury bagels, scones and cakes. Really friendly staff and a nice chilled vibe. Definitely visit if you're in St Monans!

Lovely wee cafe. Salmon bagel was excellent & the homemade cinnamon swirls were amazing. Definitely have to try then if you get the chance. Will 100% be back!

Great coffee, great cakes, great vibes. A must visit.

An absolute gem of a cafe! Great house baked cakes and scones. Every single time the coffee is perfect!

The perfect seaside cafe. This gem has amazing cakes, delicious sandwiches with local bread and wide range of delicious ice creams in the summer. The coffee is also outstanding. The cherry on the cake is the staff who are lovely and incredibly skilled.

Beatiful little cafe with unique vegan options. Best Mocha and Bagels I've had in a long time.

Great spot for a coffee and scone. Always a friendly welcome and great service.

If you want a quaint café with good service good food in a fantastic location this is it .. carrot cake to die for

Very clean, great Cappuccino and lovely Cheese Scone. Beautiful Location in St Monans

Amazing food and staff. We had the veggie soup and hot smoked salmon bagel along with decaff coffee, cheese scone and cinnamon bun. Lots of salmon in the bagel which was great and the coffees are made by proper baristas. Cosy and warm atmosphere. Good veggie/vegan options. highly recommend! Very dog friendly.

Excellent coffee served with a smile on a busy, blustery Tuesday morning. Yoghurt bowl was delicious, fresh and healthy. Dog friendly too.

Lovely little cafe close to the harbour in St Monans. Great coffee and we had a lovely hot smoked salmon bagel which was excellent.

After doing the coastal walk on a sunny but decidedly cold day, we stopped in at the Giddy Gannet. The soup of the day - butternut squash and potato - was excellent. Deliciously flavoured with herbs and perfectly seasoned. Very friendly service, too. Highly recommend.

We stopped here walking along the Fife coast for coffee, tea and cake, and it was so good we visited on the way back too! Friendly service despite a busy cafe, excellent coffee, lovely tea in a pot and delicious cakes. We tried the cinnamon buns, carrot cake and a peanut slice. All generous portions and very tasty. We will be back!

Great bagels and perfect coffee served by lovely people. A wee gem.

Good food and drink in the East Nuke of Fife.

A very small yet dog friendly cafe serving superb cappuccino coffee. Pity its closed on Sunday and Monday so can't return on this trip.

As the previous reviewer stated, highly expensive for what you get, and not a friendly atmosphere. Very much geared to small portions, and a 'get them in and out' attitude. Unfortunately, they have a captive audience in the village, as there are no other establishments.

Read great things but really disappointed and won’t be back. Tiffin-like cakes couldn’t have been smaller (well the pieces we were given were) and half a cup of tea. I know there’s a C of L crisis but rationing water is stretching it a tad.

Excellent coffee served with a smile. Delicious bagels too. Dog friendly. We loved our visit.

Good coffee with a nice scone, all pleasantly served.

Best carrot cake in the world, and coffee just perfect

*edited review* We love this place, the coffee, food, service and atmosphere are amazing. The staff are local and have a good knowledge of the area. So thankful such a lovely place is in St Monans.

Well, maybe I'll start loving carrot cakes after all. And coffee was top 🔝

Nice and cozy cafe with good coffee and fantastic scones. Absolutely dog ​​friendly!

I loved this place, the atmosphere, the food, the staff… everything was wonderful. I tried the cheese scones, which were good, but the red berry scones were unbeatable. The coffee deserves it too 😍 go there

Excellent muffins, well worth a visit, coffee is well dialled in and beautifully made.

Best cheese scone I think I've ever had + friendly service, winning combo.

Really great cafe with amazing food, coffee and great music.

Huge huge fan, it's an experience that transcends borders. The quality is unparalleled, especially in their muffins and coffee. They take your experience seriously and put attention into every detail. Whether you're a local or from far away, this place leaves an unforgettable impression 🫡

Only in East Neuk for two days but visited the Giddy Gannet twice. Delicious coffee, bagels and cakes. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere, loved it!

Lovely cafe. Stopped by as Google said it was dog friendly. However, would suggest that it's more "little" dog friendly, as limited space. I had a Labrador, and found I had to keep moving around / move tables as we seemed to be in the way all of the time. Service was lovely and food was good.

Quite literally the best bagel I have ever eaten!

We had a hot smoked salmon bagel and a bacon, brie and chilli jam one and they were delicious. The salmon was perhaps the nicest I’ve ever had and the capers and dill were lovely with it. And the coffee was delicious, thank you!

Great find will certainly be back fabulous eats - we had cheese scone and carrot cake both freshly baked and delicious good coffee friendly service and welcomes dogs!! A great find perfect refuelling stop

The mocha was balanced well and the staff were so kind… recommend!!

Lovely little place with amazing bagels stacked full of nice stuff and gorgeous cakes.

Quaint, beautiful, clean, with young, polite staff and quality food

Amazing raspberry and white chocolate scones and they were warm. Nice touch. Best scone for ages

Best coffee I've ever had, great selection of food and brilliant staff. will be back:)

Had a takeaway bagel and coffee. Smoked salmon was great

Visited for lunch - the interior of the cafe was modern and stylish albeit subtle. The playlist was cracking and the atmosphere was just right for a relaxing snack and coffee break. The staff were lovely and accommodating. We had the Naughty Piglet and East Neuk Skippers bagel with a flat white. Both bagels were moreish and the coffee was exactly what we needed, highly recommended. Following the bagels we tried the carrot cake, banana & white chocolate muffin and a brownie (we couldn't decide!) all of which were enjoyable. For awareness there was only a choice of 4 bagels for savoury options and no sides with the bagels. This seemed to put off some customers who popped in whilst we were there and there and left without ordering anything. All in all a lovely lunch spot and near the harbour and the coastal walks so a great place to kick off your afternoon.

Excellent coffee shop which we accessed from the Fife Coastal Path. Delicious cake and ice cream. Great quality coffee. Great service from friendly staff.

Junge Menschen haben hier einen Treffpunkt für Touristen und Anwohner geschaffen. Es gibt einen hervorragenden Kaffee. Die Bagels mit Lachs, Schrimps, Fleisch u.m. sind unglaublich gut. Sie sehen nicht nur lecker aus, sie schmecken auch so. Ebenso der Kuchen, frisch selbst gebacken und sooo lecker. Und dann das Frühstück mit Scones und Marmelade … Das ist ein Muss. Hier sollte man unbedingt einen Stop machen, das Örtchen und das Café besuchen. Young people have created a meeting place here for tourists and local residents. The coffee is excellent. The bagels with salmon, shrimps, meat and more are incredibly good. They don't just look delicious, they taste delicious too. And the cake, freshly home-baked and sooo delicious. And then the breakfast with scones and jam ... It's a must. You should definitely make a stop here, visit the little village and the café.

We went into Giddy Gannet after visiting Pathhead nursery on Friday, 24th May. We wanted a coffee and a sweet treat. I couldn't believe we hadn't visited the cafe for over 2 years because it was under new ownership. It looks wonderful in the cafe, we were greeted when we came into the establishment... Which was quite busy. After getting our bearings we decided on our orders, placed our orders and made our way to a place to enjoy our treats. My black coffee was good after I added my half & half - which I always bring myself). The brownie/GF.... Which looked delicious wasn't. I could only take 3 small bites. It was either not freshly baked or just over baked. I was disappointed with the brownie but everything else was enjoyable. Even if we shared a table with quite a rowdy group of locals. 🤔

Very good vegan bagel! Perfect for a nice snack during our hike :) scones and ice cream also very nice. Staff is friendly. Would highly recommend :)

Quite simply the best brownies I’ve ever eaten. Astonishing.

lovely little café in the heart of St Monans. excellent coffee, cant comment on the bakes, as we didn't try any, but everything looked delicious. recommend taking your coffee to go, and enjoying it by the harbour. life doesn't get much better that that!

Great wee spot for quality food and drink. Remains respectful of the area and buildings history while delivering a modern, bright and comfy atmosphere. A genuine must for anyone travelling the Fife coast.

One of our top cafes in East Neuk of Fife. Impressed by food, quality of selection, and staff approach to service. The fact it’s located in one of the prettiest villages in Fife is a Brucie Bonus!

lovely space, beautiful coffee, delicious, ice cream, and beutiful hand prepared bagels... all together with friendly lovely staff.... what more can you need, perfect

Excellent coffee made with pride. Great surprise to find this in St. Monans and very welcome after a cold coastal walk. Lovely range of bakes.

We are in Scotland for three months and have been here around a week - bought coffees every day and this is hands down the best! Will be hard to beat - I imagine we will be back. (And the cinnamon scroll was delish too)

Best coffee we have had in Scotland so far. Cinnamon scrolls nice.

Nice coffee and St Andrews Pale💪💪💪

I have been coming to the Giddy Gannet since it opened and it is absolutely 5 stars. The owner and staff are so welcoming and friendly. The absolute highlight for me are the home baked chocolate brownies!!! They are the nicest brownies I've EVER tasted - they are perfectly cooked and melt in your mouth. You must try them if you love chocolate. Thank you for your superb baking skills 💗

Just popped in over my lunch break to see what was on offer at the Giddy Gannet, best mocha I have had in a while and service was excellent, will be using this place as my local for coffee next time I'm the village.

Amazing Bagels options and the best coffee in the area! Lots of variety for lunch and cakes! Super quick service too! What a gem of cafe by the sea!

If you like your coffee you’ll love the Giddy Gannet coffee it’s superb. Had a fantastic hot smoked salmon bagel and the best carrot cake ever! Cosy atmosphere, nice background music & made very welcome by staff. Highly recommend

This cafe used to be great, but since the new owners took over, less spaces to sit, no interest in customers, limited choice of food, very limited opening hours. A cafe with wine bar pretensions! Would not bother again

Great little find in St Monans. The owner had kindly offered us muffins for free as we arrived after the cafe closed, such a lovely random act of kindness. They were the best muffins ever so we returned a couple days later for coffee, scones and more muffins. The vibe of this cafe is just right. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the menu is simple but creative. Great asset for this beautiful little place.

Stopped by St.Monans in a sunny but chilly morning and found this lovely warm and stylish cafe’. Offering soups and bagels (including gluten free options) with various vegetarian pescatarian and meat fillings. The flat white was of excellent quality, better than in a stylish cafe in Bruntsfield Edinburgh! The gluten free brownies with white chocolate morsel was moist and delicious. Had a lovely walk along the coast after these delicacies. Highly recommended.

Great coffee, great food and very nice cafe. We had bagels and they were super tasty. The coffee was really good too. Highly recommend

Brilliant coffee & cake today. Especially liked the biscoff traybake! Service quick, timely, friendly, and a nice robust cappuccino. The brothers running it should be proud of their cafe. Would recommend.

Well. To say the coffee in this place is a million times better than elsewhere would be an understatement. Cheese scones are also fabulous, cheesy and peppery. The guys are also particularly pleasant.

Lovely little cafe by the sea! Great coffee and best bagels I ever had! The hot smoked salmon one is to die for!! Would definitely recommend!

Lovely building and decor make for a chilled out vibe in this little coffee shop. Small menu of bakery goods and filled bagels. We opted for the hot smoked salmon bagel and a fruit scone, both were delicious. The scone was probably the best I’ve had! Good quality coffee as well

What a great little cafe. Coffee is delicious. Atmosphere is lovely and food is really good.

Lovely lunch amazing sausage roll and lentil soup, and the best brownies ever, bonus they are dog friendly too

Fantastic local spot to grab coffee and freshly produced food. Go Giddy !

Wonderful flat white and a tremendous, freshly baked raspberry & white chocolate muffin! I was delighted to find this lovely spot! It was lovely to perch on the cocktail stools at the window. Alas a patron unleashed a toxic fart while I was there, but can't be helped! I'd still go back in a heartbeat!!

Four of us went for lunch. Three rolls, two coffees, two cans of juice and a biscuit set us back north of £40. Wouldn't have minded quite so much, but the rolls were... just a roll... On a plate.... by itself... no hint of salad or crisps. At that price a total and complete rip-off. I expected a lot better for this kind of price. Expensive and over-priced.

The best community cafe ever. Great coffee and home baked pastries. Lovely owners and staff. Great welcoming atmosphere.

Excellent coffee and superb cakes. A must visit if you are walking the Fife Coastal Path. Highly recommended.

Lovely homemade biscuit and a nice cup of tea. Glad I dropped in.

Great chicken sandwich. And I was skeptical. Chunks of chicken, minimal mayonnaise, lots of red crunchy lettuce. Btw, the carrot cake, a family recipe, was also good.

We had take away ice-cream. Delicious

Just wanted coffee - it was wonderful, needed a spoon to eat the foam ! Small place, but well set up with a variety of tables. Coffee and food delivered to the table, service friendly and efficient. I wish them the best for the future !

Excellent coffee, delicious sandwiches and cakes, friendly & fast service - best coffee we have had in the area for years!

Very limited gluten free options (one cake - but it was delicious). Lovely cafe.

Best wee cafe. Fantastic atmosphere, coffee, hot chocolate, home baking, and lovely friendly owners and staff

Such a lovely find, great food, great coffee and even better service. Absolutely would not hesitate to recommend.

Super friendly reception and quite popular. Home made and very tasty food. Excellent coffee choices and super range of wine available. Really good atmosphere, makes you want to drop in again and again.

Ausgezeichnetes Gebäck und sehr freundliche Bedienung.

Cute café in very charming St Monan’s, one of the string of pretty East Neuk coastal villages in south-east Fife. Small, so you have to be lucky to secure a table. Very friendly and efficient service - everything came very fast, even though they were busy. We enjoyed a hummus and mushroom roll, a sausage sandwich and excellent coffee. They also do ice cream.

I'm torn between praising the coffee and cinnamon buns here and keeping quiet in case its too busy the next time we visit. On balance I thought I should share the good news with other hungry and thirsty vistoras and walkers on the Fife coastal path.

Popped in for tea and cake. Will try lunch next time we visit.

Quality food reasonably priced. Only a short walk from St Monans harbour. Sit in or take away.

Coffee and cake were good but a wee bit expensive.

A must-stop on your Fife coastal tour. The workers were friendly, our array of pastries were all delicious, and the coffee was great! Can't wait to come back!

Popped in for some world class coffee and carrot cake. Highly recommended.

Ein fantastisches kleines Café mit tollen Inhabern, der Kaffee war spitze und der Karottenkuchen einer der besten, den ich je hatte. Gehe morgen wieder hin 😊

Amazing wee place, vegie sausage rolls 👌 & my daughter tells me the pork and apple ones are also amazing! Carrot cake, a must try 🤤 and every other cake thus far has not disappointed. Well worth a visit, lovey staff lovely atmosphere & we'll be back again and again.

Nice tasty bacon butty , the coffee was a delicious blend too, which has been locally roasted The homemade cakes and savouries also looked very tasty