We Are Zest Café in Fife

Brilliant place for a coffee and snack!

Really amazing cafe, I love the food and coffee here! Their chips are especially good :) Zest is also wheelchair accessible and the staff are so incredibly accommodating and welcoming!

Great food and nice people. Service is fast and its a really good environment.

The best cafe in St Andrews and a wonderful social enterprise. The staff are wonderful and the vegan treats are amazing. I will always choose to support Zest over any other cafe in St Andrews, they are inspirational and they clearly care about their staff ❤️

Took 2 baguettes from their fridges. Ordered 2 coffee's and sat for over 25 mins waiting on our baguettes. I asked where they were only to be told they were getting plated up?? Never asked for this and told them so. They were all in a panic and didn't seem to know what to do. Food mediocre, won't rush back!

Lovely cafe in the heart of St Andrews! The cafe has an inclusive menu with plenty of choice, but most importantly, good value for money. My partner had a hot filled roll and bacon and I had a croque tuna toastie and we were both very happy with our choices and the friendly staff at the establishment. This cafe is a must if you are looking for a lunchtime bite to eat while visiting St Andrews.

Looked for a relaxed lunch with family and Zest didn't disappoint. The food and drinks were delicious. Lovely friendly staff . Just lost a wee point as we did have a wait to order, but I also appreciate it was very busy so I'm sure it's not always like that. Would recommend and go back

Genuine gem. Attentive team, quality food and an opportunity to watch the world go by. Highly recommended

Nothing positive to say about this place - Cold inside because of Doors wide open on a rainy day - Tea luke warm because of No Kettle - Tea and Scones overpriced - Toilet showing locked and unable to get in - Give this place a Big Swerve next time.

I’m a regular here for breakfast. A bacon roll and a flat white. Best bacon rolls in St Andrews, friendly service and good coffee. Great that they have featured coffees to try to. Recommended.

The waffles with bananas and hot chocolate were amazing!

Huge congratulations on being award winners at the Fife Business Awards last night 🏆

Nice Sunday brunch served by very helpful staff.

Not bad but think there are better options nearby.

We went in at 15.15 and were told that they close in half an hour and the kitchen was closed, so could only offer coffee. Very poor when they say that they close at 17.00. Not very polite either.

Nice Café - you can sit as long as you want and the waffles were good! Self service though and the bathroom door works a bit weird.

Waitress was rude and unhelpful. Fridge of drinks pretty much empty. The toasted sandwiches arrived cold or had not been toasted at all. Food was generally fine, however to call their 'Full Scottish Breakfast', a Scottish breakfast is questionable.

What a lovely wee café. We're unbearably picky about our coffee, and it was an exemplary pair of flat whites we had, along with a nice slice of a date bake, and an exquisite piece of a pistachio-topped carrot cake.

Large deluxe hot chocolate came with more cream than hot chocolate, decaf cappuccino was instead just oat milk cappuccino and the drinks came oddly staggered and lukewarm. Came before and has been great coffees and hot chocolate but felt a bit mugged off paying £3-4 a drink when you were finished within 2 gulps

Had the full Scottish breakfast and it was dilicious.Staff were very friendly and the coffee was tasty. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Though this rustic, charming cafe was busy, I greatly enjoyed coming here for the tea and soup. I came here for my birthday, and though the staff were harried with all the customers, they provided kindly service. The soup of the day, butternut squash, proved a creamy autumnal delight, and I equally enjoy my steaming, sweet Earl Grey tea. Payment is easy here, and you can take as much time as you need with your food without feeling rushed. I recommend sitting outside and sipping your warm beverage and watching the excited crowds of people pass along the old stone streets.

Waited 25 minutes to place an order so adjusted to grab and go items. Not busy just totally incompetent

GEM of a find! 8 of us and everyone loved their lunch! So inexpensive and amaze value! Soup was terrific! Salads and desserts!!!

Great staff. Was met with a lovely smile. Delicious food and a great hot chocolate

Great place with a big heart. Lovely initiative.

Good selection of food (including veggie and vegan options) plus coffee and unusual teas (e.g. London Fog). I had the soup which was tasty, husband enjoyed his baguette which they put on a plate with dressed salad and vegan coleslaw. Cakes rounded off the visit nicely.

Don't go! Badly managed, very poor service, ignored by staff who couldn't cope

A social hub employing people with some disabilities. Gave them the trade for that reason and were rewarded with lovely coffee and cake and very polite service.

We were up in St Andrews for a day out and just looking for somewhere to have a coffee, everywhere was full. We stumbled across We Are Zest, glad we did as I would rather pay my money to a good cause rather than some big conglomerate that really doesn't care. We had lovely cappuccinos, a fresh scone, butter and jam and a rather gorgeous toffee crispy cake. I couldn't believe how quiet it was inside. It was lovely and cool, with comfy seats and a great atmosphere. If I lived nearby I would be in every day for a coffees. Would highly recommend a visit if you are ever in St Andrews.

"Sozial Enterprise" Kaffee mit sehr leckeren Kuchen und gutem Kaffee. Ein sehr schönes soziales Projekt.

Absolutely delicious, full Scottish breakfast. First time trying & will definitely be back x

Really tasty food, friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

The food is pretty standard, nothing to be surprising about, which I will give 3 stars. And then sadly, I was interrupted by artificial cleaning gel smell from the toilet when I ate, which brings down the whole experience.

Great batch brews; their espresso-based coffees are a bit hit-or-miss though.

Nice place with an Indie vibe. Just had breakfast but all was good.

Delicious tomato soup! Very sweet staff and good prices

We were there on New Year's Day so it was limited menu but food was delicious and leek and cheese bread for toast amazing! Service was great and staff lovely and friendly.

Very busy on the bank Holiday and struggling to cope, but still very friendly and helpful staff. No hot food but coffee, tea and cakes were great

Just a quick visit to St Andrews and looked somewhere for breakfast. Very helpful and friendly staff, delicious food and coffee. Well worth a visit

Good lunch stop - good choices of coffee and soups and toasted sandwiches with salad and coleslaw. Staff were quick to clear tables and service was very good!

Popped in to do some paperwork. Lovely coffee and flapjack. Service was a tad slow.

This is a lovely cafe, with a nice seating area outside where dogs are allowed. Haven't tried the food, but my partner said it was the best cappuccino he had whilst in St Andrews!

Really good cafe and reasonably priced. Outside seating available. Well presented food. Friendly staff. I also like the fact that this is a training cafe.

Good selection at breakfast time, nice fresh bacon rolls and coffee.

Lovely staff , yummy food. A great social enterprise. Would recommend

Great service and lovely tea and cakes.

Breakfast was OK but not excellent. Nice staff though, very friendly

Really nice staff who were exceptionally busy. Lovely pots of tea made with tea leaves! Delicious cakes & pastries. Flashing light panel system for ladies/disabled toilet access, which could prove difficult for those with poor eye sight, but I made the staff aware so perhaps this will be rectified in future as my companion couldn't have used it. Highly recommend this cafe for both sit in and takeaway.

Good coffee in the heart of town

Lovely salad,fresh and delicious. Helpful staff and reasonably priced.

juste pris un cafe mais l'endroit est correct , il se trouve dans la rue principale de cette jolie petite ville universitaire

A bit of a hit and miss. On the first visit both our breakfast rolls were full of bacon, on the 2nd visit I had the bagels but my wife's roll had only 2 slithers of bacon done to crisp. Based on our 1st visit we will give it another try.

Great artisan coffee on the guest espresso and really enthusiastic staff.

They offer good quality coffee and tea. The coffee beans are fresh and great.

Lovely vegan breakfast and great coffee. Sat out in the sun and watched the world go by. A social enterprise worth supporting too.

Shame they've changed the rolls they use

Friendly little place nice food

Nice place, good seating and big selection of drinks n cakes n such

Beautiful 🥰. Coffee is great here. I love the view around the area when having my brunch

Great breakfast and bread was very good. Social enterprise and staff were great and communication good.

Very relaxing outside seating. Coffee was very good as was the cake selection. Nice staff.

Friendly. Staff are doing their best but may need a bit more support.

Great coffee (with special guest bean options too) and outdoor seating. We also had waffles and porridge for breakfast and they hit the spot 🤌🏻

Very disappointed, ordered the full Scottish breakfast, food came stone cold. No salt and pepper or sauces on the table, have to re join the queue to get some, staff seem like they don't want to be there. Edit, I was hungry and stressed before arriving and not in the mood to bring it up with the staff, based on the tone I received when finally getting some sauce. We sat indoors and the food was mildly warm on arrival, cold by the time I was able to get to it. Coffee arrived well after food too. It's fine, I won't come back, but there is no point in pretending this couldn't have happened.

Fab people, delicious food and lovely space. Will definitely revisit. The lady sat with her dog who visits twice a week for a bacon roll was a joy as well. Vegetarian breakfast, hot chocolate and bacon roll all recommended.

The buns are fab. Highly recommended.

Staff were very friendly and attentive

Excellent value for money and lovely service

Nice little cafe , but service very slow, seem to be only 2 staff on prior to 11am. Good selection on the menu to cater for all tastes.

Friendly , fast service. Amazing bacon rolls and excellent coffee! A great wee place!

Popped in for lunch - good selection of food (rolls, baguettes, panini etc) and coffee. I had the ploughman's baguette with Parsnip and Honey soup and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was quick and friendly - obviously a popular place as it was busy when we went mid afternoon on a Tuesday! It's a social enterprise and employs people who may need a little more support in life so you're helping them to support others too

Opposite the entrance to St Mary's quad, a great place for coffee, cake etc.

As I meet with a lovely bunch of ladies the lovely lady who name escapes me has reserved a table for us every second Monday and boy we so appreciate it as cafe is always so busy. The cakes are lovely the salads are more than a plate full the staff are a lovely bunch of boys and girls. Please if you in area pop in even for a cuppa you will enjoy

Great little cafe. Small wait for food - to the point we'd finished our hot drinks by the time we received it but would definitely go again.

Food and tea were great but the empty tables were covered in dirty dishes that had not been cleaned away. Apart from that it was a fantastic experience.

Very disappointed that I have just had a 120.00 jumper ruined by sitting outside for lunch under a tree where the staff had placed this, apparently it wasythe birds munching on blackberries as dropping the juice on my new top i got for my birthday second time on, they did say sorry however as this has happened previously I will be sending the bill for the ruined jumper MOVE YOUR TABLE AWAY FROM HERE SINCE YOU WERE AWARE OF THIS HAPPENING PREVIOUSLY GRRRRR

Nice coffee Nice atmosphere Cinnamon bun was good but didn't eat anything else Would recommend if in the area

Nice ambience and setting, great coffee and cake options

Too busy to serve me so I don't actually know. I got up to the register and the person said we are backed up and it will be awhile. She then turned and started doing other stuff. I waited and waited without her taking my order so I left.

Really nice cafe, good coffee and a really nice pesto on a mozzarella bagel!

Great place to stop for a coffee or quick bite.

Great place for a coffee, breakfast ( amazing scrambled eggs) or a quick snack. Staff are friendly and informative. Covid restrictions adhered to.

Got mushroom soup not great, ambiance good staff service ok

Really nice breakfast with superb coffee

Nice little St Andrews cafe with good choice of snacks at reasonable prices.

Great service, excellent choice of food

Lovely coffee well served for a pleasent alfresco experience.

Lovely breakfast, friendly staff

Great fare and good attentive staff. The "expansion" out on to pavement has created a great atmosphere

A lovely cafe that is also a social enterprise! We sat outside and there was plenty of space around us. They cleaned the table before we sat down.

Nice wee cafe for breakfast. Didn't have any waffles when we were in, but the full breakfast was good!

Nice place to sit on a warm day. Coffees were excellent.

The food and drinks were good, with a nice selection of baguettes and cakes. Staff were lovely. This is a social enterprise café so some patience is required, but well worth supporting.

Tasty espresso, clear signage, nice ambience.

Great coffee and fantastic service

Great salads, filled rolls and cakes in this nice cafe. They employ staff who could find it difficult to find other work, so they ask you to be patient. But we found the staff to be very good, helpful and polite.

St Andrews needs cafés like this. The outdoor eating area is particularly good for meeting up safely.

Nice food and reasonably priced. Great cakes. Would have liked our coffee at the same time as our hot rolls. Was lovely anyway.

We were charged £2.25 for a babycinno which seems very over the top. It's just a small cup of hot milk for our toddler. Also I ordered a small filter coffee for £2 but they had run out so charged me £2.70 for an Americano instead.

Well organised for covid. Friendly staff, nice coffee, cakes etc.