Food from Fife has put together five suggestions of places that families might particularly enjoy eating and drinking along different stretches of the Fife Coastal Path.
The Tailend, St Andrews (Cambo Sands to Leuchars stretch)
The Tailend is an award-winning seafood restaurant and takeaway run by the Spink family. Four generations of the family have worked in seafood and the expertise shows. Fish and chips is the speciality here but there’s the option to choose from a wide selection of seafood. Situated in the centre of St Andrews, this is an excellent pit stop for refuelling after walking along the Fife Coastal Path, with the option of eating in the restaurant or a click and collect option takeaway. Menu highlights include their Arbroath smokies and hot smoked salmon, alongside traditional fish and chips.
KitschnBake, Newport on Tay (Leuchars to Wormit Bay stretch)
The views from this welcoming café over the Tay Bridge to Dundee and the striking V&A, make it a popular place to while away the hours. After a walk along this beautiful stretch of the Fife Coastal Path, the café’s extensive cake counter has never looked so tempting, with scones a particular speciality. There’s also a great selection of savoury treats and delicious drinks. Walkers can take advantage of the takeaway menu to enjoy along the path.
Cambo Gardens (Elie to Cambo Sands stretch)
Tucked away in the East Neuk, Cambo Gardens is hugely popular with families and those walking this stretch of the Fife Coastal Path pass right through the grounds. You can happily spend hours exploring the gardens, nature trails (there’s a fairy themed one for younger visitors), and visiting the pigs rootling in the undergrowth. The café at Cambo is an attraction in its own right, though. Given its green surroundings, it’s apt that this courtyard eatery focuses on vegetarian and vegan dishes. The menu changes quarterly but centres on a choice of soups, their famous cheese scones, filled sandwiches, a range of homemade salads and sweet treats. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the café is dog friendly with treats and belly rubs for good behaviour!
The Rhynd Café, near Leuchars (Leuchars to Wormit Bay)
Open Friday to Sunday, this hidden gem is close to the beautiful sandy beach at Tentsmuir Nature Reserve. There’s an emphasis on local sourcing at this café, with vegetables and salads grown on the farm. The Rhynd prides itself on celebrating local suppliers like Barnett's Bakery, Henderson's Butchers or the farm itself and the menu changes weekly to make the most of seasonal produce. It's the perfect place to stop for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks and sweet treats.
Coorie by the Coast, Limekilns (Limekilns to Burntisland)
A stylish café and hotel in the pretty village of Limekilns, Coorie by the Coast has hard-to-beat views over the Firth of Forth. Formerly known as The Limekilns Hotel and Bistro, Coorie was opened in 2020 by the second generation of this family business. Walkers on the Fife Coastal Path might want to start the day with a hearty breakfast or brunch but the menu includes a great selection of homemade waffles, soups, toasties, bagels and more. There’s also a tempting display of cakes and an ice cream counter with ten different flavours all made by the local Nelson’s of Culross. A special children’s menu is available and there’s a playpark just up the road in case youngsters need to burn off even more energy.
For further information on places to eat and drink along the Fife Coastal Path, visit Fife Coastal Path - Food from Fife
