3 Best Cafes in Canterbury

“Kitch is a friendly, airy space on St Peter’s Street which has been treating Canterbury residents to vegan food for 10 years, including catering, indoor dining, or take away. Kitch has its own take on the signature dishes it serves: fresh ingredients, plant based proteins (locally sourced wherever possible) attention to the balance between taste and goodness with a menu designed to take into account customer preferences, dietary requirements and allergens. This keeps customers returning to sample new dishes and old favourites. 90% of Kitch dishes offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten free versions. Kitch welcome reservations, but walkins are always welcome too. Kitch’s specialist range of coffees, teas, super lattes, smoothies and juice mixes are popular as quick ‘pick me ups’ in a busy day. The cafe provide home delivery and online order options.”

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“The Refectory Kitchen is a well-known cafe in Canterbury. The cafe serves up the finest brunch and breakfast in their local community. They are all about tasty, locally sourced homemade food, excellent coffee, and good vibes. Whether you are after vegan pancakes, coffee or cocktails, or a full English breakfast, they have all the classics simply as you like them and a menu full of dishes with a twist. The cafe recommended dishes are pancakes and French toast, served with a range of seasonal toppings. The Stateside is an amazing homemade waffle with a sausage patty, smoked streaky bacon, scrambled egg, and maple syrup. The cafe also has gluten-free menu options.”

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“Café St Pierre is a family-run French-style café in the heart of Canterbury. Their team offers many lunches, snacks, cakes, and hot and cold drinks. Their coffees are directly traded wherever possible by an innovative group of farmers doing amazing things with coffee. Their baristas are expertly trained to serve an exquisite cup of coffee every time. They can deliver the delicious coffee and freshly baked goods they pride themselves on. Café St Pierre is the perfect place to meet your friends for a cultural experience, hang out, or stop to do some work. Café St Pierre offers takeout options. Enjoy their specialty coffee drinks made with homemade roasted beans and baked goods.”

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