Zest in Fife

This might be the best coffee and breakfast sandwich anywhere! I know that sounds hyperbolic but… such kind and thoughtful people! The mission of the business is duly a social enterprise employing and supporting those with hidden disabilities. Everyone was amazing! The service and the food/coffee were beyond excellent!

Came here for lunch, staff were very unfriendly. Particularly the lady with the grey hair, shouting in my face when trying to use the bathroom, awful customer service. Food and coffee were below par too, bagel had some mozzarella balls, a dollop of pesto and the tiniest amount of tomato. No effort for presentation, just slapped on top in a pile, can't have taken more than a minute to put together, so not worth the money. Wouldn't recommend

Please visit this lovely cafe. The food was amazing, and the coffee, especially the guest roast, was excellent. What makes this place so special is its focus on providing job opportunities to people who might struggle to find work elsewhere. There was a bit of a misunderstanding over our order, and I initially thought they couldn’t cater to my wife’s dietary needs—no onion, garlic, or lactose. The manager of the day (I assume) went out of her way to clarify and speak with my wife about her requirements. They made a beautiful, bespoke sandwich that met all her needs, topped off with a vegan flapjack. It was such a beautiful gesture, and I was humbled by their care and attention to detail. It’s a shame we don’t live nearby, as we would be regulars.

We called in for breakfast. We had coffee and tea. The lemon and ginger tea came in a small pot and was lovely. Scrambled egg on toast is lovely and the bread was very nice with an onion flavour. We also had breakfast rolls. The staff are great. The cafe is ideal for people who have difficulty walking. Wheelchair friendly.

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.

Found by accident when looking for a light lunch. Soup was unreal... Very yummy. Great to see the soup options were both vegan and gluten free. Bread was beautiful too.

excellent find, very good value and superb food. Full breakfast, bagel with scambled and bacon, latte and pot of tea- £23.49. Quality ingredients cooked to perfection

We came across this gem of a cafe by accident, and so glad we did! Such great service and an excellent breakfast. Every town should be doing this! Inclusion is the key to a better life forever r all! ❤️

Tea was in a teapot fine but only given a small cup. The tea itself was lukewarm. We had to wait ages for the meal and it was really greasy The bacon was like cardboard the scrambled egg had cheese through it which is a no no. I don't like cheese. I always pass on what I won't eat to my husband. For £10.99 it is not worth it. My little Brownies could cook better than the staff. When I was there today they even had dogs in the place. 4 that I counted. This is not hygienic.

Popped in here for a quick coffee with an elderly relative. Understandably it was busy so few tables available however when one became free we took our seat and cleared the plates ourselves. I then went to ask for something to wipe the table and the not so friendly waiter begrudgingly came over to clean the table for us. He then asked my elderly Grandma to stand up whilst he wiped it. The coffees took way too long to arrive and when they finally did they were lukewarm. I don’t enjoy making complaints but having worked in the industry before I know that front of house staff create an impression on the place and this was not a good one. Unfortunately will not be returning as there are plenty of other coffee shops in St Andrews to enjoy!

Wre visited thi nice place in connection with our tour of Scotland. Ee have just had lucn so w just went for coffee. We ha an American which was good and so were the waffles which was served with syrup. The service was also fine.

It was raining….surprise. We stopped in for cup of tea and ended up with adding a sandwich, soup and scone. All the food was fantastic and enjoyed our stop. Not a lot of seating so get a seat and then order.

visited Zest today for third time. Despite all the notices telling me that it is a social enterprise set up and explaining the employment rational, it wasn't until my wife said something that I realised!! Stupid customer. My tea and scones were great, the service was good and the fuss they all make over the dog was much appreciated to help with socialisation. The negative reviews here seem to say more about the customer than the place but don't tell everyone how great this place is or I won't get a seat!!

We visited ‘We are Zest’ a couple of times while on holiday in St Andrews. The food wasn’t too expensive and the service was great. The food was hot and delicious and the outside seating area was roomy and accommodating to dogs. Definitely worth a visit.

Très bon accueil pour manger une salade, prendre un café ou une part de gâteaux. La cuisine est simple mais bon. mais enfants étaient contents.

Zest is my favourite local cafe! Great staff, wonderful coffee. I love the patio seating and the back of the cafe spots. It's perfectly situated across from St. Mary's.

Omg...tried this so called cafe,today and was totally horrified....Do not go on a Sunday and have a roll of scrambled egg as the rolls are delivered on the Saturday and are a day old,but the manager says these are not old or hard...but they are!!!!!..Hard and stale.... I ordered a Scottish breakfast and a soft yoke fried egg...Well where to start mmmm.... Egg was over cooked and hard as a football...the bacon was like a sheet of plyboard,the sausage was the cheapest skinny link you could get,the mushrooms where soggy and tastless and prob from Saturday like the roll!!! HASHBROWNS right out the freezer and into the deep fat fryer,tomato was hard inside and soggy on the outside and now onto the super toast!!!! Now Toast is made by the bread being placed into the toaster and TOASTED!!! not fried,we call that fried bread not Toast...im sure the people reading this review would agree...Tea for two,was the smallest pot which in any other cafe they would call that a tea for one.Food preped beside the coffee machine and the staff more interested in counting there tips than serving the customer,on entry had to wait after sitting down and then have to ask how the service works,is it table service??? but was told you come to the till and pay up before you get tortured by there food!!! And yes the word torture is correct,,even the scrambled egg was hard and tastless. I think you should check with the customer they don't have a cheese intolerance as adding cheese to scrambled egg is Not scrambled egg,we call that a cheese soufflé in the chef world. You should tell the customer you put cheese in scrambled egg.Now onto the toilets,well the womans toilet was not in-service and my wife had to use the dirty mens toilet which was NOT CLEAN,as the manager said it was...the whole place is just a disaster do your self and your body a favour and go any other place in St andrews but not here,u will thank me for this advice...The manager will say the place is amazing and people keep returning yeah that's because they are all students and like the manager says they know all there 5 regular customers by name....Over priced social enterprise.So to sum Zest up,find the nearset bin and enjoy lunch as I bet it would be better than the rubbish you get from the cafe. Hope this helps you make the right choice for lunch.

Great coffee, very slow service. We ordered cakes at the counter and I was left to struggle to my table outside carrying 3 plates, knives and a bottle of water. That sums up the service!!! I had been to the toilet and nearly finished my cake before my coffee arrived. To make matters worse our drinks were offered to various other tables before eventually being delivered to our table. Granted the cakes and coffee were first class but the shockingly bad service makes this place difficult to recommend. A further awkward moment arose when we were packing up to leave when the attendment was trying to clear our table around us. Shocking service... perhaps take away is the way forward

Plenty of staff but had a bit of a slow moving queue. But worth the wait though as my falafel & goat’s cheese baguette was actually rather tasty. We had a takeaway and ate it at East Sands beach.

This is a cute little place. Lovely staff, great atmosphere and good quality food and drinks. There’s the option of eating outside or inside. Very reasonably priced especially for St Andrews which can be generally expensive. Very clear covid signage. Only reason for a 4/5...

The only issue was the quite long wait to queue to order. The food and drinks were of good quality and the outside seating worked well.

We enjoyed our visit over the weekend. Sat outside with our dog. The customer service was great and we loved the food/drinks. Would visit again.

Sat outside for lunch. Good service, tasty food, and great coffees. The ladies loo doubles as the disabled toilet and the lock information was interesting and unusual.

The girl who in charge of kitchen is extremely rude and mean, made my little boy depressed. I tried to come back to talk to her , however for family sake , I did not make a scene. Will never comeback, ruined my holiday for...

When I visit St Andrews,I always have a coffee here as it’s the best in town! Yesterday,I stood at the counter for over 10 minutes waiting to have ny orde taken,there was no one in front of me. The problem was the cafe assistant was...

Nice wee spot for lunch. Clean, polite friendly staff and nice easy food. We had homemade soup and a baguette, simple but lovely. Nice modern cafe style setup.

My husband and I had two great Scottish breakfasts here last week. Everything was cooked really well was good quality and was fresh. Lovely coffee. Will come again next time we visit.

We visited Zest on a sunny Saturday and sat outside. Staff were friendly and attentive and there was a high level of cleanliness and socially distanced tables. I ordered the Thai Chicken Soup and a Mozzarella, Pesto and Tomato Bagel and my partner had a...

Excellent early morning breakfast . The staff were coping very well with some tricky electrical issues. Brilliant concept great atmosphere and delicious food. Well done

We stopped here for coffee on Sunday. The tables inside and outside were busy. The small staff were under a great deal of pressure. Apparently, someone had consulted a weather forecast that suggested it would be wet - so the staff level was small as...

We sat outside. Just had soup and coffee. The butternut squash chilli and coconut soup was very smooth with good flavour and decent bread. Ideal for a quick bite. Very good value for money compared to some of the ultra expensive options.

Have visited many times during our breaks to St Andrews, never disappoints, great coffee, service and delicious cakes. Very welcoming and organised particularly during recent difficult times. Brilliant concept, Keep up the good work guys :)

We stopped here for coffee and a pastry: so we didn’t really test the cuisine. The coffee was very good, however. And the social enterprise element of what they do deserves support.

My mum and I stopped here for a drink when in St. Andrews, just a Coke and a cup of tea. We sat outside on a table that was not cleared and patiently waited for it to be cleared, however I was horrified at the...

Paramos para almorzar mientras pasábamos por la calle Andrews. El personal estaba haciendo un gran trabajo dadas las circunstancias actuales, pero la comida podría hacerlo con un poco más de cuidado. Los huevos revueltos estaban claramente sacados de un microondas, ardiendo en un recipiente con agua / líquido, nada apetitoso.

Managed to get a lovely sunny table outside. Fantastic coffee with lactose free option. Really enjoyed the food especially the waffles. The staff were really helpful

Went here three times during a recent stay in St.Andrews. Had coffee and cake a couple of times - great choice of cakes - including vegan options - and lovey coffee. Other time had soup and a roll for lunch - excellent range of soups, again including vegan options. Really cosy cafe with lovely staff. Highly recommended!

The best coffee shop for the coffee lover in all of St Andrews! Great service and mission as well!!!

Fui a dar un paseo por la calle. Andrews pasó junto a este lugar y olió un delicioso aroma a café, así que tuve que entrar para probarlo. Nos alegramos de haberlo hecho. Tenía un delicioso bollo de frutas y un americano que mi esposa tenía un blanco plano. Su comentario fue que era el mejor blanco plano de todos los tiempos. Mi bollo era muy grande y sabroso. Sin duda volveremos la próxima vez que estemos en la calle. Andrews

Headed over to St Andrews first week of January to clear the cobwebs and walk off some of the festive season excesses. We decided to pop in for a plate of soup as was beginning to rain fortunately our usual stop was closed as taking the chance for some refurbishment, headed on and came across this lovely coffee shop. As a coeliac I was delighted to see that all 4 soups available were GF my husband had the lentil which was lovely, had a sneaky taste and I had the Cauliflower and harissa which was excellent and warming on a cold and now very wet day this was served with some GF toast. We decided to have a cuppa as well so got my hubbie normal breakfast tea and I decided to have the ginger chai tea this was lovely and didn't require any milk, I had a flapjack with this which was fine after my soup but if had been in for just tea and cake would have been slightly disappointing. There may normally be other choices I will check this out at a future visit. Staff were very friendly and helpful when we asked about purchasing the ginger chai tea which was available to buy along with some others and their coffees. We will certainly visit again and recommend to anyone looking for reasonably priced good food.

Stopped off for a coffee and a bacon roll whilst wandering around St Andrews. Lovely cup of coffee and the roll was lovely and fresh. The staff were very friendly and service was quick. Highly recommend this cafe.

Stopped off here for a coffee and bacon roll early on a Sunday morning. All 5 of us were on agreement on the quality of the bacon rolls and coffee. Those that had scrambled egg also gave a big thumbs up, even the dog was happy with the quality of doggie snacks. The service was also great and a warm welcome given. Next time I come to St Andrews this cafe will be top of the list to revisit.

Stumbled upon this coffee shop. Staff very friendly. Lots of produce to pick from. Losds of seating areas. There was 8 of us and a buggy, we sat up the back and had loads of space.

It was busy but the staff didn't seem stressed at all - service was still calm and nice - the flat white was really tasty, I paid for the guest coffee which was an extra 30p, and it was well worth it. The bacon roll is amazing - perfectly cooked in my opinion, with just the right amount of crunch to soft ratio. Would definitely come again, may try the breakfast or soup next.

Love this place for really good coffee! The staff are helpful and friendly, the coffee is top quality and there is usually an interesting guest coffee on that is always worth a try!

Un café tan encantador con excelente comida casera y hornear. ¡El propietario y el personal harán todo lo posible para complacerlo sin importar qué! Si pasar un día en la calle Andrews, este café es definitivamente un éxito. Visito semanalmente con personas a las que apoyo y estoy muy contento con todo. Gracias de nuevo Lisa, Caroline y el personal.

Lovely tasty breakfast on a wet morning. Attentive staff honour this community cafe that stands out amongst many others!

Very good full Scottish Breakfast which includes Haggis. Good Choice of tea and coffee, friendly and efficient staff.

La comida y el café estaban muy buenos. Parecía un poco escaso cuando visitamos, pero el personal estaba haciendo todo lo posible y era agradable. Yo diría que es demasiado caro para lo que es, pero que parecía ser un tema recurrente para el desayuno en la calle. Andrews en general.

Auf der Suche nach einem kleinen süßen cafe sind wir hier hängen geblieben. Die tagessuppe (tomate) war sehr lecker, das Brot/Baguette dazu typisch britisch weich und süß. Das belegte Baguette hatte einen seltsamen Geschmack, vermutlich vom sehr würzigen Ziegenkäse. Der cappuccino war eine große Enttäuschung, Aroma wie Aschenbecher und richtig schwach. Der Salat war durch den modrigen Geschmack ebenfalls eine Enttäuschung.

Great selection of beverages and cakes & scones.

Went here while staying in the area for a coffee tea and scones with clotted cream and jam amazing and friendly service. Will pop in again on day trips. Just to say some reviews have slated the staff but do you not see the signs that they employ and encourage staff with learning needs and this is commendable as well as the note that’s says why service maybe a bit slower so please bare this in mind when you visit. Our servers were fabulous and again best decaf coffee I have ever had

Nice Food, Hopeless Staff. Family lunch in St Andrews. Order was all wrong, not once but twice. Waitress defensive and ungracious. Coffees were cold and had to be sent back. In the end we just ate what they dished up, even although it was not what we ordered, and we had tried to sort it out. Food was nice but staff need the biggest kick up the back side, they were ineffective, inefficient, rude, and they did not listen.

We were instantly attracted to this cafe due to their meaningful movement of training people with all abilities. Although the wait was understandably longer, it was the best cup of coffee we’ve had in UK.

We found this place by chance, as it was sited immediately by a free Parking Place on the Main Street.

Το κατάστημα βρίσκεται σε κεντρικό σημείο της πόλης σε μικρή απόσταση, περπατήματος λίγων λεπτών από τα ερείπια του Καθεδρικού. Το σκωτσέζικο πρωινό αρκετά καλό και νομίζω σε χορταίνει. Ο χυλός (porridge) σερβίρεται με μέλι ή σιρόπι σφενδάμου, με την προσθήκη των οποίων γίνεται πιο γευστικός. Ο καφές καλής ποιότητας. Τα σάντουιτς νόστιμα αλλά λίγο μικρά. Το προσωπικό ευγενικότατο.

The cafe was popular with bi-fold doors opening to outdoor seating. Great for people watching. Food was well prepared and appetizing. Coffee could have been a little warmer for my taste. Cheery staff. Not overpriced. Interesting selection of toasted bagels.

Lovey cup of coffee and a social enterprise to boot. Would definitely recommend if you are in St Andrews.

Mi esposo y yo descubrimos esta encantadora cafetería mientras explorábamos la calle Andrews. Es un café de entrenamiento que ofrece deliciosos cafés y tartas. Tenían 3 pasteles GF para que yo elija y leche de soja. Solo comimos pastel allí, pero me di cuenta de que también ofrecían sopas GF y una opción vegana. El personal era amable y eficiente.

Enjoyed a "sidewalk lunch." Service was good,but all the baguett were gone😥. Seating outside and in.

After exploring St Andrews on a cold, grey and windy spring day it was a delight to step into the warmth of Zest. Friendly staff, nice coffees and other hot drinks and delicious cakes!

My friend and I visited St Andrews and there were loads of cafes. We eventually went into Zest and we loved the fact that they employed people with difficulties. The staff were very nice and service was good. We had scones and tea and the scones were lovely and fresh and very big. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back.

Excellent value and service, had a breakfast, great quality ingredients and very good size portion as was the chicken salad my wife had, very good prices and great coffee. Highly recommend

El café brillante ha estado viniendo por algunos años, muy ocupado pero 2 desayunos cocinados y un panecillo llegaron rápidamente. El chef incluso salió y se disculpó por la demora, no se pidió disculpa aunque la comida fue rápida. El personal, muy amable, educado y amigable con los perros, nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos y cómodos con nuestro miembro de la familia de 4 patas, ella fue mimada con agua y golosinas y se hizo sentir muy bienvenida. Estamos motivados e inspirados de que usted sea un café de capacitación debido a que tenemos un familiar cercano con autismo, las personas sin educación que dejan comentarios negativos deben mirarse en el espejo y mirar lo que es realmente importante en la vida. a Zest Cafe

Visité Zest el año pasado cuando estaba aquí por mi cuenta y fue una sorpresa muy agradable. Aquí esta vez con mi esposa y mis dos hijas, de nuevo, excelente comida, personal amable y atento y excelente comida. Es genial ver un negocio que apoya a personas con necesidades adicionales, un tema cercano a nuestros corazones ya que nuestra hija tiene TEA. Mantener el buen trabajo

We popped into Zest during our visit St Andrews in a very chilly breezy Saturday.

Probablemente el mejor café de la ciudad. Vine a visitar la calle. Andrews y conseguí mi café de la mañana de aquí todos los días. Personal amable y excelente ambiente. Opciones de comida también. Los muffins también eran para morirse. Yo sugeriría un capuchino o café de filtro:)

Entramos aquí para calentar después de las 11 am

Deliciosas sopas caseras y sándwiches rellenos. Mi amigo y yo no pudimos resistirnos a tomar un bollo con nuestro café, encantador y fresco, y el café también era bueno. Dejó muy lleno y feliz. La gente que trabaja aquí es encantadora, amable y servicial. Ideal para un almuerzo estilo cafetería.

Went in there for coffee which was excellent proper flat white, mellow not bitter. Went back for lunch and had two good veggie breakfasts. They also served the green loose leaf tea properly without the leaves left in having brewed for the right amount of time. Nice place.

I was there for a breakfast. Lovely staff, nice food, good value for money and the order came within about 7 min. I don't drink cow milk so was able to get a coffee with almond milk! Highly recommend!

The coffee was ok. The food was poor.

Great coffee bar and some sweets - they sell local roasted coffee beans and teas for take out also. The staff is local the owner hires special employees - so take notice and smile.

As a group of 5 adults, and a Golden Retriever (!) we had lunch here on Saturday. We were given a friendly welcome and given a lovely table towards the rear. We had looked around for somewhere dog friendly and we found it here! The server even brought our dog a water bowl to drink from. We had a variety of dishes from the menu - including All Day Breakfasts (traditional & veggie), and lovely bagels, and the tea was also delicious. Nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely visit again next time we are in town.

Great food, great coffee, generous portions. I had a breakfast roll and the home made soup. It was delicious, couldn't have been tastier. And the latte I had was fantastic.

Went here last Sunday, with St Andrews really hopping with tourists on a hot day (including us - two Catalans and a Scot), and had an excellent soup (we each had a different one of the three choices). They seem to play to their strengths here, the staff all cooperating to make sure the job gets done, and the result was delightfully relaxed. The coffees were very good too. In fine weather, that complete opening frontage is a real bonus; brings the inside outside. Prices are very acceptable too, especially In such a tourist trap in high season. There should be more places like this.

I visited Zest during a short break. Mid morning whilst wandering round St Andrews. Served bt a very pleasant and polite young man, i sat outside and my coffee and food were brought out within a few minutes. Other staff members came and checked i had everything i needed.

Went here for brunch today with two friends. Food was excellent, and I love the concept of this social enterprise.

Thanks for always being so friendly, and pleasant, it IS appreciated. I always enjoy my visits here, as does everyone else I know who come in when they’re in St. Andrews. I’m so impressed by the social values of the business and congratulate everyone involved. If only there were more places with similar integrity!!

You must read the signs at the till to understand this is a social enterprise cafe that gives so many opportunities for people with learning disabilities . Its a cafe with a great menu and lovely friendly staff, that cannot do enough for you. if they dont get your order quite right, it does not matter, they will correct it ,everyone has to learn. Every town needs a Zest and whenever I am passing, I always call in for a coffee. Give it a try!

Probably the best Coffee and Tea we had during our 10 trip to Scotland - Good service - Friendly But Great Drinks

I always come here for a wee lunch break with my daughter who is a toddler.

Zest Cafe is a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for people who have barriers to employment. I spent a few months on placement at Zest learning about marketing and social media. I worked closely with the owner, Lisa who is fab. She knows everything there is to know about coffee.

Dropped in and managed to get a table for the five of us. Good food and the staff were very helpful. Coffee was very well made. The prices were very reasonable.

Dropped in for a quick lunch and was served a large freshly made salad and flat white coffee plus scone within 10 minutes. Zest has a good atmosphere and friendly waiting staff. Coffee is particularly tasty as the owner, Lisa, is a regional expert! Would definitely go back.

Charged a small fortune for a roll and coffee (about £14), the roll was pathetic and the coffee was cold.

Stopped this morning for a coffee when in town. We spotted the scones of various types we chose the cheese ones they were huge and so light, best scone we've had in a long time. I chose the ginger chai latte also lovely and the ginger topping made it unusual recommend.

Stopped for hot chocolate as we fancied somewhere that had outdoor seating.

I ate at Zest in St Andrews last weekend and I found it to be excellent.

Although not quite the specialty coffee shop I was expecting from my search, the coffee is good, the breakfast is good, and the staff cheery and friendly.

We visited St.Andrews and came across Zest so had a lovely coffee sat outside in the sun. We decided to call back for lunch. We decided on the sub rolls. I expected them to be made fresh so asked what fillings they did. The guy...

Zest is a perfect haven for anyone wanting to enjoy a light lunch, coffee and a slice of cake whilst perusing a paper or a good book! I was welcomed by very friendly staff who were happy to find me a table where I could...

We visited St. Andrews on January 5th and had intended to eat at the Northpoint cafe which we’d visited before. Unfortunately it was closed so looking around we found Zest. We managed to park right in front. There were quite a few customers but we found a table in the back. We were slightly too late for the breakfast menu so my husband opted for soup and my son and I for waffles. The food was really nice. Son said it’s one of the best lunches he’s ever had. We hadn’t known about the social enterprise aspect of the cafe until we read it on the menu and I think it’s great. The staff were lovely. We’d certainly eat there again.

The lunch options were quite good and the food tasted fresh. The coffee was fine and the Funky Monkey (banana, honey and frozen yoghurt smoothie) went down a treat. We had the waffles, bacon & cream cheese bagel, beef and Asian slaw bagel with lashings...

We hired the cafe for a Birthday dinner and it was great all around!

We decided to have some lunch here as we were doing some Christmas Shopping. The first time we couldn’t find a seat but we came back later and managed to squeeze ourselves right in at the back (between the Ladies & Gents loos!). The food came very quickly and was delicious. We had lentil soup then toasted bagels with smoked salmon, cream cheese and spinach; cream cheese, bacon and red onion. It would have been nice to have had some salt and pepper on the table as the soup needed a wee bit of seasoning.

Popped in here while walking round the streets of St Andrews and although extremely busy I was shown to a seat at the back of the restaurant in amongst the throng of students discussing course work no doubt and laptops on show brightening up the interior.

Stopped here as we were struggling to find anywhere in St Andrews that wasn't packed (That should have been warning enough)

I cannot stress enough that you must ignore the negative feedback on this place. If you are reading into where to have a coffee then the ethics that go into this place you will see are amazing. You should understand that some people that work here are being given an opportunity and a break. Doesn't mean they are not human..in fact they may be more human then most baristas you come across.

Das Café Zest haben wir in dem aktuellen schottischen Café-Führer entdeckt. Da wir in der Gegend waren, besuchten wir das...