The Canny Soul in Fife

3 cappucinos, 3 filled rolls bill: £25.50 Questioned the bill but told it was correct. Cash only...... Best avoided!!

Friendly, great value cafe. Excellent espresso coffee. Most places sugar is needed to hide the bitter taste but not here just enjoy the coffee.

What a find. Quirky small cafe with a range of breakfast rolls and toasties. Reasonable prices with no frills good honest food. Coffee and a bacon roll hit the spot. Interesting decor inside and some outside seating.

We have stopped here for coffee and something to eat on our last two visits to St Andrews. The staff are lovely - very friendly, polite, and helpful. Service is fast. Food is fresh and tasty. Coffee great. I like the jaffa cake which comes with coffee. We like the outside tables, especially the one in front of the window, under the awning so that if there is a sudden rain shower then you are sheltered. Very good value for money compared to a lot of other places in St Andrews.

We’re having coffee at a lively outside table. Good coffe, brought with a smile - and accompanied by a ‘wee Jaffa’. I want to come back.

Wonderful toasties and coffee served sitting outside on a lovely day . Excellent service from a gorgeous young woman with a lovely smile , who seemed taken by my flares . Will definitely return .

I returned to the Canny Soul on Tuesday 30th May. I sat inside as all the tables outside were full of diners enjoying the beautiful sunshine. I ordered a Gluten free Ham and Cheese toastie. I was incredibly tasty. It was a brioche bun with ham covered in a thick layer of cheddar cheese served with a little salad. The lady(Kirsty) serving, taking orders and bringing out the food and drinks had a lovely smile, made everyone welcome and worked her socks off without getting stressed. In the kitchen was the chef ( Phil) who never stopped for breath. On the wall of t plays in the Dunhill Gi. He saw

My wife and I stopped In for a light lunch with our 1 year old. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was delicious... Highly recommend

Went into 5 coffee shops in St. Andrews either no room or no gluten free food. I then tried Canny Soul! Lovely people and gluten free bacon roll, what more does one need. Thanks CS, I will be back.

We had a breakfast here. Such an amazing place, with plenty choice of delicious food. We had a muffin with cheese and egg, but also very tasty burger. I know it is not really a standard breakfast choice, but I couldn't resist. On top of that, staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. We will be back for sure!

Great little cafe. Excellent service. Simple menu but great quality. The lentil soup is possibly the best soup I have ever tasted. Well worth a visit if you’re in St. Andrews. Also dog friendly.

Visited The Canny Soul several times during our holiday. The service was excellent and served with a smile. The owner Johnny knowledgeable of the local area. Food and drink yummy, good sized portions. Very dog friendly. Would fully recommend,all needs catered for. Atmosphere pleasant. Lentil soup and tray baked 😋

This place has great reviews and so maybe we went on an off day, lovely staff but the coffee tasted like dish water, we got takeaway and after. a few sips we unfortunately had to throw it out as it tasted so bad. Not sure what it was but it was terrible and we wouldn't go again! It did come with a Jaffa cake each though which was a nice touch.

Fantastic food and drink with such friendly staff. They even had a frisbee we could buy for our mad collie dog! Simply could not have been better.

This is a Mod themed cafe, which offers hot and cold snacks, cakes and pastries. I was sat inside, right in front of the window which had interesting artefacts from height of the Mod era. There is outside seating too, although on the day I visited every table had been taken. Johnny who was in charge, offered a great welcome to everyone. Hot buns were on offer filled with sausages or bacon as well as an array of cakes. Scones, cheese and sweet were also on offer. The sausage bun I had was well filled and the cheese scone very moist and fresh. Good coffees and teas on offer too.

Our first visit since the pandemic, friendly welcome, prompt service, great choice of cakes, the Victoria Sponge was delicious. On street parking.

Came here twice as a family of five in summer 2021. Very friendly staff, lovely food and cakes and great prices. They only sell soup in the winter, which I personally think is a mistake. Soup is a year round meal in Scotland haha!

We stopped here for an afternoon coffee and cake. Very friendly little place with good coffee and the tastiest Victoria Sponge we've ever eaten. First class. Nice quiet spot on South Street with indoor and outdoor seating.

I visited this cafe today with my Mum (Sunday 15th August) and what a lovely time we both had. Firstly, the waiter that served us was so friendly and welcoming. I did not manage to get his name but he was an older man who...

Good location plenty of outdoor tables. good coffee and pancake Nice helpful/friendly staff Felt a safe COVID secure Coffee Shop Recommended

Just stopped here for a quick ice-cream and a coffee for me. Everything need, tidy and clean, delivious ice-creams and coffee. Staff friendly and helpful: I wanted my coffee a certain way and they made sure it was how I wanted it. It's attention to...

Outside seating with friendly welcome. No fuss menu, speedy service, tasty breakfast rolls and a free jaffa cake with your brew.

It's great to see this cafe open again after lockdown. The service is always pleasant and welcoming. There are plenty of tables outside. I had my favourite of a black pudding and fried egg roll. It was delicious with my tea and complimentary jaffa cake.

We were warmly welcomed in the cafe and enjoyed coffee and cake in an enjoyable atmosphere with the friendly owners,

we bumped into this little cafe on our stay while in the area, lovely ladie came out to us while having a look at the menu, very friendly. We both had bacon & egg sandwiches & I had a amaricano coffee, all were delicious &...

We stopped here randomly as the kids claimed to be starving to death despite a massive brunch that morning... typical! It seemed small and quiet - we only wanted a quick bite, and we thought we didn’t really want much. Lovely fresh rolls, warm croissants...

I had a lovely bacon roll, my husband got a BLT, we both enjoyed them,we're made welcome felt like were sitting in the kitchen having a cuppa, willbe there again

I've been here a few times for a bacon roll, bowl of soup and pot of tea. The food is always freshly made, tasty and plentiful and the staff are friendly and helpful. The Canny Soul has an individual, authentic feel to it and a...

A small friendly place. All the food is grilled not fried so the flavour is better. It is our go to place for a roll and drink. The menu is varied enough to satisfy most tastes and you can take it away. Never empty. Plenty...

Me and my gran popped in here yesterday for a bite to eat. Toastie was delicious, very friendly and attentive staff. Very reasonably priced too, especially for St Andrews.

Great wee place for a morning bacon roll and a cuppa. Consistent quality (been a few times now) and jice friendly staff.

If you are looking for a nice wee lunch with good service then look no further. Great rolls and coffee. Will be back

Such a pleasure to find a quick and delicious brunch conveniently located along the way! The staff were absolutely delightful who made this world traveler and family feel welcome as welcome could be! Not a candy fare, but absolutely delicious and affordable! A must do while in St. Andrew

Stand in the street long enough and you will see lots of early morning visitors to the Canny Soul cafe. Drop in and you will realise why. Great coffee, great service and bacon rolls to die for! If you are an early bird, take a walk on the beach and then breakfast in the Canny soul,you won't regret it. PS if you get a chance sit outside and watch the world go by too.

Had the pea and ham soup for lunch and it was fantastic. Home made, thick and lots of fresh ham. Very friendly staff.

Had a tremendous bacon roll accompanied by a pot of tea. Even got some free Jaffa cakes. Forget Costa, Pret and all the "big chains", this wee place is a little gem.

It took 3 attempts to pay buy card for a coke and I was also not allowed to buy a packet of crisps with my card which is extremely unsatisfactory. I also ordered a 99 flake ice cream which first of all was presented very poorly and was also held by the server with no gloves and her bare hand which I consider to be very unsanitary. I then tried the ice cream which was rather sour and tasted off. I was unable to finish it as it tasted disgusting and the cone was soggy. Not only this but the flake also tasted like it was out of date. A waste of two pounds and my time. I was very disappointed. Once we tried to asked the waitress if the ice cream was ok she answered back in an impolite manner and said that it was normal and just made differently to other ice cream. I now feel ill because of this and would advise you to stay clear of this cafe. The conditions of the actual interior also do not seem very clean or looked after. The staff seem very confused and like they do not know what they are doing.

If you are looking for somewhere to have a coffee or tea with a toastie and cake then you should give this cafe a try. There are many places to snack in St Andrews but this must be one of the friendliest with excellent food and very reasonable prices. There are tables both inside and outside and the menu is very good if you are looking for a snack or just coffee and cake. There are hot filled rolls, cold filled rolls, toasties and cakes and scones.

We had take away for four people and the food was delicious. It was all fresh and the buns were to die for. The prices are very reasonable too. We were there right at lunch time and it was quite busy and a little difficult to go in and out. It has a small eating area inside and out. Wished I had tried one of the sweets. It is one one of the main streets with lots of parking.

Enjoyed a delicious chicken soup and coffee at this local cafe.

Excellent for a quick lunch snack. His bacon buttie ( that's bacon on a white roll) is the best I have tasted.They also cater for gluten free visitors.

Visited this great eatery with friends. We were looking for lunch and not a huge meal. This cafe has a huge variety of good honest food e.g. filled rolls, toasties etc. We didn’t have room for any of the home baking but it looked really lovely too. The staff were so nice and the service was excellent as everything appeared to be freshly made to order. It is a very small cafe so we were very lucky that we found seats. Really quirky toilet out at the back! Don’t miss this wee gem which won’t empty your wallet.

Very nice outside and in - very clean. Called in for breakfast rolls & tea - well filled and well priced. Friendly staff and steady stream of locals and visitors though the door - definitely recommend.

Excellent foods and great service , made our dog welcome as well.very relaxed and welcome café . Will be back and would recommend to anyone .

We fancied a breakfast roll mid morning in St Andrews. So glad we came across this great cafe, a rare find since it's mostly chain cafes now. Our hot rolls were excellent. Traditional good food, friendly service at such a reasonable price. It's where we'll be heading on our next visit. Long live our traditional cafes... sadly a dying breed...go here and support!!

Lovely, friendly cafe with honest pricing and quality ingredients. Happy service and yummy food all at a moderate price, putting their big high-Street chain competitors to shame. Pop by for a decent feed and change from a note.

If you like honest, homemade food, then the Canny Soul is the place to head for! Great range of simple foods from filled rolls, pies, soup etc. And the home baking is to die for...particularly the scones! All served in s cosy wee cafe with lovely, friendly service! xx