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14 Feb 22
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The Best Cycle Friendly Cafes in Fife
Whether you're clocking serious miles or just out for a scenic spin, a good café stop is essential. Here's our pick of cycle-friendly spots across Fife – perfect for a breather, a brew, and a bite. Trust us, the locals know.
04 April 25
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Larick Centre Café, Tayport
A spacious, modern café with bike racks and easy access to Tentsmuir Forest and North Fife. Great coffee, hearty soups, and friendly staff make it a favourite rest stop for coastal riders.
Buttercup Café – Newburgh
Popular with cyclists exploring the scenic Tay estuary. There’s room to park your bike outside and a warm welcome inside, with home baking and a relaxed village vibe.
Cambo Gardens Cafe, Kingsbarns
Set within beautiful gardens, this eco-conscious café is perfect for a scenic stop off. Cycle-friendly access, secure parking, and a fresh seasonal menu make it a great place to stop off.
Salt & Pine Creperie, Tentsmuir Forest
Located in the popular Tentsmuir Forest, where there are endless trails, this rustic creperie is ideal for gravel and off-road cyclists. Great for a sweet or savoury refuel, and loads of outdoor seating.
Cairnie Fruit Farm, Cupar
A classic stop for Fife cyclists, with designated bike racks, plenty of outdoor space, and a lovely menu, including fresh berries during the summer. Ideal for families or groups riding through the countryside.
Dook – West Sands, St Andrews
Right by the beach, this stylish little spot offers premium coffee and fresh bakes and DJ sets most weekends! Popular with road cyclists doing coastal loops — and the sea breeze is a bonus to cool-down.
Ceres Village Cafe, Ceres
A gem in one of Fife’s prettiest villages, this community run cafe is often used as a midpoint on rural cycle routes. Friendly staff, outdoor seating, and a simple menu of homemade food and cakes for hungry riders.
Pillars of Hercules, Falkland
A long-standing cyclist favourite. There's a dedicated bike shelter, a laid-back organic vegetarian café, and direct access to nearby trails on Falkland Estate. You can even stock up on local produce.
The Rhynd, Leuchars
Quiet, rural, right next to Tentsmuir Forest and surrounded by winding scenic roads, this café has bike parking and a calming countryside setting. Excellent cakes and a peaceful pit stop away from crowds.
Giddy Gannet, St Monans
Ideal for those cycling the Fife Coastal Path. This quirky, artsy café serves great coffee and local bakes, with spots to lean your bike and relax by the sea.
Coorie by the Coast, Limekilns
Cosy interiors and stunning coastal views make this a perfect break for road cyclists in West Fife. There’s bike space nearby and hearty brunches and homemade cakes to recharge your legs.
Saline Shaw Farm Shop & Cafe, Saline
A rural retreat for cyclists venturing inland. Spacious seating, local produce, and a quiet location with easy bike parking make it a lovely off-the-beaten-path stop.
