East Sands Beach Shop

The East Sands Beach Shop kiosk sits beside St Andrews' East Sands beach, the sheltered bay below the ruined cathedral that draws swimmers, dog walkers, and visitors year-round. Now operating as The Cheesy Toast Shack — an award-winning beach food concept also present at Kingsbarns Beach — the kiosk serves fully loaded grilled-cheese toasties cooked fresh to order, alongside hot and cold drinks, ice cream, and milkshakes. Reviewers praise the quality of the toasties and note the shack's famous "seagull insurance" policy, replacing any food stolen by the resident gulls. East Sands is a short walk from the cathedral ruins and St Andrews Castle, placing this beach snack stop at one of Scotland's most visited historical sites.