6 of the best shops and bakeries serving cake in St Andrews

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s likely you’ll know about St Andrews’ beautiful beaches, stunning golf courses and gorgeous architecture.

And touring the Fife town’s highlights might just leave you in need of a cuppa and a sweet treat.

So let them eat cake, we say!

Here’s our list list of the best places serving cake in St Andrews.

The Newport Bakery

As well as being a well-loved part of the St Andrews food and drink scene, The Newport Bakery also has venues in Newport, Arbroath and Dundee.

With their large selection and interesting flavours created by MasterChef winner Jamie Scott, customers can take their bakes away and enjoy them on St Andrews Beach.

Try their Danish pastries or filled doughnuts. If you prefer something savoury, they also have filled croissants.

Address: 206 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EF

Old Union Coffee Shop

Tucked in beside St Salvator’s Quadrangle (or Sallies Quad, if you know the lingo), you can find the Old Union Coffee Shop.

A favourite of students and locals alike, this snug spot is perfect for grabbing a coffee and cake.

With names and photographs of well-known students covering the rustic stone walls, it feels like you’re sitting in a slice of St Andrews history.

Speaking of slices, there’s something to suit everyone’s cake tastes here. From chocolate muffins, Millionaire’s slice and rocky road, to the more adventurous cranberry and pistachio slice and lemon and poppy seed muffins.

Address: 79 North Street, KY16 9AL, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Bibi’s Café

St Andrews is a scenic town and venues like Bibi’s Café, on Ellice Place, are the perfect spot to enjoy a slice of cake and watch the world go by.

With daily fresh bakes available, there is always something new to try and you will never be disappointed with the variety of flavours.

As well as cakes, Bibi’s offers breakfast, lunch and an all-day brunch menu so you can enjoy some light bites before tucking into something sweet.

Address: 5 Ellice Place, St Andrews KY16 9HU

Gorgeous Café

The appropriately named Gorgeous Café on Bell Street serves beautifully decorated cakes and treats.

From a freshly baked Victoria sandwich cake, to colourfully designed cupcakes, to Biscoff rocky road traybakes, this café has options for everyone.

Address: 7 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UR

Fisher & Donaldson

After 100 years in the baking industry Fisher and Donaldson certainly know a thing or two about making tasty treats.

With a shop open on Church Street, customers can try anything from their famous fudge doughnuts to their delicious strawberry tarts.

Their latest addition to the town is their café on South Street, which visitors can now sit-in, grab a comfy seat, and try out their endless tasty bakes.

Be sure to pick up one of their fudge doughnuts – they are a must!

Address: 13 Church Street, St Andrews KY16 9NW and 197 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EE

Jannettas Gelateria

Last, but certainly not least, on our list is Jannettas Gelateria on South Street.

The shop is famous for its ice cream, but also boasts an array of desserts.

Options include many Italian delicacies such as tiramisu, semifreddo cakes and fresh bakes, which change daily.

Address: 31 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9QR