Jarvie's of St Andrews in Fife

A very cosy and intimate cafe tucked inside a lane on South Street. Visited on a rainy day for hot chocolate and scones, both were top notch!

An absolute gem - perfection on the plate, lovely speedy service, very charming outdoor and indoor spaces - just the most perfect little café!

Came here a couple times and all times have been amazing!! The food was so good omg I literally inhaled my sandwich and the service was a 10/10 seriously. My waiter was super helpful and even gave recommendations (side note he was so cute I had to came back a second time)

Delicious food and dogs welcome.

Such a lovely little cafe tucked away in a beautiful courtyard. Delicious avocado open sandwich and ploughman’s lunch and the chocolate abyss tea….. wow! Furry friends are very welcome outside and are treated to a bowlful of goodies!

Small but very mighty! Great service, food and presentation! The best scones I’ve ever had and if you are brining your fury friend he will also get a snack!

Cosy little café, set in a lovely courtyard, with nice food and great service. Stopped here twice when in the area on my 🏍️ enjoyed my food and coffee both times! I'll indeed be back a third time when the times comes ;)

Absolutely gorgeous - beautiful outdoor area, the best scone and caramel tart we've ever had and possibly the loveliest, most accommodating staff I've encountered. First time here and we'll definitely be back (with the dog - the little doggy platter looks great).

Delicious food, good quality tea, and friendly service in a beautiful courtyard. Excellent value for money.

Thinnest piece of ham possible in cheese and ham sarnie. Accompanying salad dry, cucumber dried out. The speciality tea a huge disappointment. Can only think as it was 2.45 when we entered the very scruffy courtyard the staff were thinking of home time. Guy was cheerful enough but girl not so good. Overall very disappointed

Ducked inside here for some eats and BLESS MY SOUL!!! The Soup and Sandwich was EXCELLENT!! The Foggy Tea was so tasty, that I had a second one to ensure I'd stay awake all the way to Edinburgh! We LOVED OUR EXPERIENCE HERE! We we return to Scotland, I'll drive the breadth of the country to eat here again. My Wife echoes my sentiments!!

Stale scone. One bite was enough. Even, though we informed the waiter we found out he hadn't revised the otherwise untouched scone off the bill. He wasn't authorised to do this. We should not have assumed he was going to do the right thing. Anyway no tip and a bad review.

Tucked away off street, good portions. Friendly staff

En fortryllende, liten kafé i en bakgård i byens sentrum. De serverer supper og enkle retter. Rask servering fra servicebevisst, ung servitør.

Best Jacket potato ever , very good service, friendly staff.

Excellent food at very reasonable prices.

A lovely little place to stop off for a well earned cuppa. Highly recommend the roll and bacon as well.

Been going to St Andrews for years. I was looking for an old customer from the past. I came across this little gem of a coffee shop. Will be my stop for coffee and a sit down from now on. Friendly staff hot coffee and good cake. Search and you will find.

Great wee shop with a lot of unusual things to buy. Really loved the incense sticks and crystals.

Please come visit this little gem! Hidden in a quiet alley it was such a pleasant surprise, good food, incredibly nice staff, and super dog friendly to the point of bringing a little dish of treats and a bowl of water for my dog (after asking if that was OK of course!). I will definitely be back and recommend it to all my friends :)

We had coffee and cakes but they are all shop bought and the scones were very stale. We also enquired about allergies and they didn’t know as the items were bought in but they had thrown out the packaging. The atmosphere was nice and a but quirky.

Fabulous lunch. Couldn’t fault anything. Great service, lovely food. Will go back without hesitation.

We were lucky to get a seat as this place is very small and always busy. We had lovely lentil soup and a massive bloomer sandwich. They are fantastic with dogs as well.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in a Sunday and everywhere was busy and we came across Jarvies they had one spare table so we sat down. Menu was simple but lots of tempting choices. Prices seemed OK for St Andrews, however when the food arrived the quality and size was above what was expected. My husband had baked potato and I had the focaccia and both were delicious. Generous salad and crisps on the side, overall great value. We will be back again, particularly as we didn't spot the cakes until we were leaving so will have to try them. Good choice for vegetarians and a couple of vegan options as well

Best plate of soup we've had in ages.

Friendly,cosy,excellent coffee and cake .Really good value for money. This little cafe is well worth seeking out and we thought it was the best one we visited in StAndrews.

Very quaint place to stop in for a coffee. Lovely staff and nice ambiance

Good quality food and service in pleasant small cafe.

Very friendly and lovely soup. Dog friendly as well so pretty near perfect.

Stopped off for coffee with our dog , we were given a warm welcome lovely coffee and cakes . Great service and wee dog was in her element with best snacks ever 😀 definitely worth a visit

We had sandwiches which were excellent and nicely presented The cranachan cake was really good and all at reasonable prices

Great coffee and cake. Nice to see a local cafe doing well.

Was in yesterday, had amazing scones with jam and cream, cakes looked good and very reasonable, would have been a pig to have eaten both but will go back, staff were lovely.

We stopped here for a drink and snack. All seemed good, drinks were nice, but our scones were the worst we have ever had! We passed on the cream and berries, opting for scones and butter. We did not expect our scones to come cut open and smeared with margarine! They were horribly dry, possibly yesterday's, pretty unpleasant. We mentioned this when paying and got a perfunctory apology. Not good enough! Very disappointing.

This place is a hidden gem. Superb quality teas and great cake.

The cutest cafe in St Andrews! Great service and huge plates of delicious food. I was complimented by the charming waiter for managing to finish the enormous mozzarella focaccia, which came with a range of tasty salads. The piece de resistance was the scones: fresh and fruity with lashings of cream, fresh mint, and fresh berries. My new go-to lunch (and tea) spot.

Gorgeous little cafe just off the main road. Price to quality ratio is great, worth a trip. I had London fog with oat milk and it was delicious. The cakes and sweet treats looked good too!

Very cute, the fog tea was lovely and the toasties are good! Good vegan options :)

Alright spot for a drink. Nice because it’s off the Main Street and has a nice courtyard to sit in when the weather is good. However, they didn’t have the first things we ordered and in fact we had to ask for menus in the first place. I heard another family ask for items which they also didn’t have. Tip: if you’ve ran out of something, make it known, score it off the menu board or let guests know before they order it. Prices comparatively reasonable but food average.

Visited a way back last year, in the midst of lockdown. We sat in the little outdoor beer garden which was super cute and acted as a wee suntrap. I ordered the coronation chicken salad and I swear!! It was one of the best things I've ever tried (to the point where I now make something similar a couple of times a week at home). The staff were lovely and it was inexpensive. It's a little hidden gem.

Great food and service. A hidden gem.

Had a tasty snack within a small courtyard filled with plants. Food served in cardboard containers the remains of which you dispose of yourself in nearby waste bins.

Great place. Very dog friendly and lovely food.

Nice wee courtyard and drinkies

Nice place out of main rd. Good price, nice food, super nice and welcoming staff! Just one inconvenience no bathroom, you need got to public 2min away.

Great sandwiches, salads. Really pretty courtyard. Very Covid secure. Great service. Disposable/compostible cutlery etc.

We were beginning to think we'd never get anywhere to eat in St Andrews as all of the restaurants on South Street were really busy. We then spotted the sign for Jarvie's and headed through the lane to the courtyard to check it out - there were plenty of seats available, so we were sorted!The cafe isn't open inside just now due to COVID, so it's a case of ordering at the counter then waiting for the food to be delivered to your table in single-use packaging.All four of us were delighted with our main courses, which were hearty and very reasonably priced.The courtyard itself is beautiful - with the sun shining overhead, we could have been in the south of France rather than the east of Fife!The staff were very helpful - the whole place has a 'hand crafted' and family feel to it. Some of the main courses had run out by the time we arrived, which is a good sign!Looking forward to returning to see what the cafe is like inside. Already know that it's a real gem of a place.

We found Jarvie's purely by accident and it was a courtyard oasis with colourful plants. We had coffee and great scones and a friendly, smiley waitress. Worth a visit.

Fantastic family run restaurant tucked away from the main road in a quirky courtyard. Fabulous toasted sandwiches served with salad and crisps. Great Covid-19 precautions in place too.

Came across this place tucked into a charming courtyard based in sunshine. Really good food and fantastic service. Best meal of our stay.

Buena comida, servicio fabuloso, encantador ambiente hogareño.El Mac y el queso son los mejores en la costa este y las tostadas son increíblemente generosas. Todo servido con una variedad de ensaladas al lado. También hay una gran selección de cervezas y ginebras, además de té o café. Recomiendo esta pequeña joya y no puedo esperar al verano para poder sentarme afuera también.

Went for a late lunch today. Amazing soup, salad, cakes, toastie and pancake. Very cute atmosphere and lovely people. Highly recommended!!!

Visited today for lunch. It was a very enjoyable experience. The cafe/bistro is small but very comfortable. The food was first class and presented beautifully. We would definitely recommend a visit. Over the winter only open Fri Sat Sun Mon. The premises are set off street so be careful not to miss it. Finally the staff were so kind and friendly. Enjoy.

Lovely little place. The cakes are amazing. The portions are big. We will definitely return when back at St Andrews

My wife and I popped down to StAndrews fr lunch and when we parked a lovely kid suggested we visit Jarvies. What a stroke of luck. Hidden up an ancient close this beautiful bistro serves the most beautiful home made food and the staff are brilliantWe had stovies and oatcakes with home made chutney and beetroot.. absolutely delicious and filled us up. We both had drinks and all for under £17.50Highly recommended

Went in here today for a light lunch and found a good lunch menu, helpful staff and delicious mac n cheese, we had muchacho mac which was really tasty. We will definitely be back when we are in St. Andrews again.

Very fresh and tasty food (goat's cheese salad with figs, pecans etc., and a cheese toastie with lots of extras) at very reasonable prices. Service was pleasant and attentive.

We were looking to have a drink and luckily stumbled across this fab place. It’s very small but the service was amazing. I ordered a rose but the waiter came back to tell me they didn’t want to serve it as they were concerned about the quality. He offered his apologies and a variety of other generous options including champagne. We would definitely go back, don’t miss this place!!

Went here for a light lunch and sat in a lovely little courtyard. Food was delicious and both drinks and food very reasonably priced. Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere - nothing was too much bother. Had a freshly made salad where they very kindly substituted the olives for a wee side dish - an unexpected kind extra which was much appreciated.

I had a fig and goat's cheese salad and it was absolutely amazing. Incredibly friendly owners with a very laid-back atmosphere, lovely little courtyard area for sitting out when the weather is good. They serve alcohol as well as other refreshments and coffee too. I would highly recommend this hidden gem!

Whether you want a little piece of seclusion in a wee courtyard or a super stylish place inside, I would highly recommend Jarvie's. The menu caters for all tastes and it's all freshly prepared. The salads are amazing and the specials board also has some interesting lovely food. It's really good value for money too. It's a family run business and it shows, with the attention to detail and the welcoming friendly staff. This is top of my list of places to eat in St Andrews!

I had phoned 2 days before to book a table for my Mothers birthday, the gentleman on the phone told me they do not take bookings but would be open from 11.30am on that day. Turned up to find that they were closed to get appliances fitted. I would have thought if appliances were getting fitted this would have been booked well in advance so they should have known they would have been closed on the day in question. My mother was very disappointed as she had been keen to go there. I can't comment on the food but the customer service is poor to say the least.

went in today for something to eat. we opted to sit inside but there are tables outside in a lovely courtyard. had the muchacho mac and cheese and it was absolutely delicious! staff were very friendly. would highly recommend

Visited here yesterday with my family and dog and wow. Food and service second to none. Will definitely return. Highly recommend the halloumi bagel delish 😋

We were looking for an outside space yesterday to catch up with our good friends. We fancied a glass of something nice and a ‘sharing something’! What we were looking for wasn’t on the menu but within a couple of minutes we got exactly what we wanted, a delicious tasting platter with meats, cheese, olives, chutney, veg crisps, bread... It was fabulous. The gentleman that served us was so nice and as for the champagne... what can I say ...lush!!

Looking for a place to eat in st Andrews can be overwhelming. Jarvie's of st Andrews was an incredible find. The owners and the small team of staff could not have been more welcoming. Happy to offer a seat for everything from just a tea to a full blown meal. Every customer is treated equal and well.