Costa
About
Coffee & Tea
Price Range : Under $10 (£)
Location
Adress: 83 Market Street, St Andrews, KY16 9NX
Phone: +44 1334 475986
Work Hours
Business info
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiFree
Reviews
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Matt M.
This is a wonderful place.
Notwithstanding my yelp handle, I am visiting St. Andrews from the United States and I always enjoy an outing for coffee to start my day. People at this Costa are a joy. On the third day's visit, I was greeted by a nice young woman with, "An Americano for you?"
My Americano is very good.
Last year, I had trouble with WIFI at this shop, but not today. Works fine.
And finally, there are the newspapers. I am always greeted by four or five complimentary newspapers, some from London and others from Scotland. I generally read two and unlike in America, the newspapers are still of a size--length and width--not seen since the 1990s.
Visit this Costa and be sure to provide a smiling greeting to the nice woman behind the counter early each morning. -
Elizabeth Y.
This is my favorite coffee shop in St. A's. The flat white is always so perfect. I used to love the almond croissants, but they changed the recipe and they are not worth the money now (2014). I hope they fix this. The servers are the best. Very friendly, competent, and fast. I once tripped while carrying a tray for two and a drink ended up on the floor and made a huge mess. Someone came right over, cleaned it all up before I could get too embarrassed and made a new mango smoothie for us before I even had to ask. They have free newspapers on a rack which makes a nice change from iDevices and you can read your book all morning with no interruptions. If they change croissant suppliers for the better, I'll bump this review up a star.
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Jackie F.
Oh to find delightful food while traveling makes Jackie a happy girl.
You know it's gonna be a good cup of coffee if people take the time to make little creations in your cup.
The white mocha was delicious and the buttery, chocolaty, carmel-y dessert (whatever it was called) added to my food glutton experience of St. Andrews and probably added an inch to my hips.
Thank you, Scotland :) -
Sarah S.
The UK's answer to Starbucks.... BUT better! I still prefer a non-chain coffee shop but if I have to choose between Starbucks and Costa its always COSTA baby! The Hot Chocolate here is sooo much better then Starbuck's hot chocolate and CHEAPER too! I really like this Costa Shop because its a great place to come and study for examens (if you go to the University of St. Andrews...) and they have Sandwiches too!
Just 2 days ago I came here and got an Americano and a Latte for 3 quid... I know that if I had gone to Starbucks I would be paying twice as much! -
Michelle N.
Costa's espresso beats Starbucks hands down and inches just ahead of Nero's. Their large mocha with an additional 2 shots of espresso (I'm a junkie, I know) got this Californian through many grey days. Crowd is good and prices are decent and the staff are super friendly.