Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Organic
Western
Delivery
Take-out
British
Catering
Restaurant serving lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks daily plus dinner. Companion animal friendly. Reported to offer dishes containing eggs and/or dairy September 2023. Open Mon-Tue 08:30-21:00, Wed 08:30-17:00, Thu-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 09:00-16:00. Lunch is served from 12pm-3pm.
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17B Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HG
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 07 May 2024 by CanterburyTails
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Added by Elizabeth Child on 26 Oct 2009
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91 Reviews
First Review by shloobee
littlehinchy
Points +180
Lunch - Edit
Had lasagne with salad, and you get to choose several toppings - I had kimchi and sauerkraut. Delicious. Generous portions.
Read moreSoy flat white also very good 😊 busy wee place with friendly staff.
Pros: Tasty food, Nice setting
Cons: Only one toilet for quite a busy place
Guest
SJS5
Points +470
Okay breakfast but would not rush back - Edit
We had breakfast at the Veg Box today, I like to support vegan businesses where possible, but sadly, I would not rush back. When we ordered, we were told it would be a 20 min wait, and they didn't have mushrooms, which was fine, 35 mins later, the food arrived and no idea why it took so long as the food seemed to be sitting in ban maries already. Smaller portions than expected but tasty enough. All around us people were being told that their food had run out and did they want something else, the couple next to us got one meal delivered and a curt we've run out of the other, why wait to tell them? Tell them before bringing one dish so the other person has a chance to order. Another table had 6 diners but only 5 got their food. Crazy! I'd have been furious had I waited 35 mine just to be told my choice had run out. The people next to us didn't seem surprised... ?
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Jemmaceg
Points +887
Really lovely lunch - Edit
We loved the food here, it’s so great being able to have fast, delicious homemade vegan food out and about, would love there to be more places serving this kind of food. My omni family loved it as much as I did😄the only thing in need of improvement was the matcha, really lumpy and not up to the standard of all our other food, shame the kombucha was sold out too! Otherwise there were a few downsides to watch out for-we emailed and called and left a message to see if they could accommodate a group of our size and we heard nothing at all back, so we arrived early to try and get a table and even then it wasn’t easy with the few people already there scattered across the tables. There is also only one loo, which led to long queues which took away some of the relaxing element and we left sooner rather than getting more drinks as a result. Finally, as many reviewers have said it’s a shame they serve dairy, the signage is misleading as it’s not a fully vegan cafe at all-so take care ordering.
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Kittylou
Points +122
Lovely little veggie cafe - Edit
My boyfriend lives in canterbury and for the last two years as tradition every time I visit him there we make sure to visit this cafe and get the ‘Sharing platter for two’. We love the food and coffee here, such a nice atmosphere and the sharing platter is such a lovely option for a little vegan date!
Read morePros: Lovely healthy options , Feel good food , Nice atmos
Cons: Not a vegan cafe.
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KirstyRollings
Points +16
Incredible! - Edit
Absolutely amazing, entirely vegan cafe with lots of gluten-free options available also. Reasonably priced, and the food was delicious.
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Pupnik
Points +1436
Good healthy food - Edit
Veg Box Cafe has gone through a lot of changes over the years, and it's great to see them succeeding (with a London cafe opening too!) The food is nutritious and healthy, all supposedly vegan by default although they do have cow cheese/milk on site, and I see other reviewers mentioned they sometimes do have dairy dishes for sale so it's worth double checking.
Read moreOn my recent trip I had the beetroot fritter with salad leaves, toasted seeds, aoli and roasted baby potatoes. The food was excellent and I would have happily eaten anything on the menu. For dessert I had a raw coffee and walnut cake and while the texture was nice (cheesecake ish) it didn't really have a strong coffee taste, unfortunately, so I won't be going for that again (but there are plenty of cake choices!)
The cafe is in a great location with a spacious but cosy interior and outdoor seating.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-01
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MeMar
Points +72
Not all vegan! - Edit
The food was tasty, but multiple dishes are not vegan. First we asked if everything was vegan. Answer was yes. When we ordered the pancakes were not vegan and also the cheese on the pizza was not vegan...
Read morePros: Tasty
Cons: Not vegan, unlike what they want you to think
Elizabeth Child
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
Read moreI'm sorry to hear you had a negative experience at our café. We value all feedback, both positive and negative, as it helps us improve our service.
We understand that ethical vegans do not consume animal products under any circumstances. However, regarding the presence of cow's milk, butter, and dairy cheese (only at FOH) in our café, we aim to cater to a diverse range of customers. We recognize that some vegans may have non-vegan friends who join them at our café, and we want to provide options for them. Additionally, we have many plant-based patrons who are in the process of reducing their meat and animal product consumption but may still choose to drink cow's milk and consume dairy cheese.
We want to assure you that all our plant-based food is freshly prepared by our talented vegan chefs, and our kitchen is 100% dairy-free (including the pancakes). Our commitment to providing high-quality, plant-based options is a reflection of our values, which are inclusive of both vegans and other communities around us. You do not need to be a vegan to enjoy healthy, natural, vibrant food every day at our café.
We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are dedicated to making improvements based on your insights, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to showcase our commitment to serving delicious, inclusive, and ethical food.
Best regards,
Russell
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Fattyted
Points +3391
Misleading wall signage - Edit
The signs/art on the walls make claims to the place being plant-based, but it's actually not, as it serves eggs and dairy. We found that both misleading and disappointing.
Read moreOnly a small portion of their menu is vegan.
The breakfasts we ordered certainly looked exciting and colourful, but were actually surprisingly bland (and they don't stock condiments to jazz things up) so overall we felt we wouldn't go there again.
Cons: Misleading signage
Elizabeth Child
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
Read moreI'm sorry to hear you had a negative experience at our café. We value all feedback, both positive and negative, as it helps us improve our service.
We understand that ethical vegans do not consume animal products under any circumstances. However, regarding the presence of cow's milk, butter, and dairy cheese (only at FOH and we never serve the eggs) in our café, we aim to cater to a diverse range of customers.
We recognize that some vegans may have non-vegan friends who join them at our café, and we want to provide options for them. Additionally, we have many plant-based patrons who are in the process of reducing their meat and animal product consumption but may still choose to drink cow's milk and consume dairy cheese.
We want to assure you that all our plant-based food is freshly prepared by our talented vegan chefs, and our kitchen is 100% dairy-free.
Our commitment to providing high-quality, plant-based options is a reflection of our values, which are inclusive of both vegans and other communities around us.
You do not need to be a vegan to enjoy healthy, natural, vibrant food every day at our café.
We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are dedicated to making improvements based on your insights, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to showcase our commitment to serving delicious, inclusive, and ethical food.
Best regards,
Russell
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Yoana_ve
Points +1274
Every time in Canterbury - Edit
The VEG Box is by far our favourite spot! Lovely food, hearty meals and friendly staff. They are just a great bunch of people serving a great bunch of food. They are right next to Canterbury Wholefoods, allowing you to do some groceries after your meal :)
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Richard Ross
Points +936
Very nice place - Edit
A light, welcoming restaurant. I had a really good vegetable korma. A good mixture of flavours.
Read moreI would encourage them to ditch the dairy and become vegan.
Pros: Good food, Friendly and welcoming , Comfortable
Cons: Not fully vegan
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Shareen
Points +252
Vegan loveliness in Cantebury - Edit
Fresh, tasty hot and cold food, friendly and welcoming. The aubergine involtini was so, so good! The coffee was perfect. The location in this beautiful city is unbeatable. If we lived any closer we would be regulars here for sure! Loved it.
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SimonRedhead
Points +33
Food fit for kings (&queens) - Edit
Lovely fresh cooked breakfast that has set us up for the day.. great vibe, lovely staff
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MikeyJay85
Points +16
Friendly staff, and delicious food! - Edit
Food was wonderful, and the staff seemed super welcoming and friendly.
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Jazzyire
Points +154
So good I went twice! - Edit
The Veg Box Cafe is an excellent plant-based cafe in the centre of Canterbury. The food was so delicious we went twice! They do also offer dairy milk and dairy cheese so not 100% plant-based but all their vegetables are organic and locally sourced and the dishes were so flavoursome! The prices are reasonable and they also have a good cake section so totally recommended.
Read morePros: Lots of dishes , Great cake selection , Beautiful decor
Cons: Offered dairy milk and cheese
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plantsandgoodvibes
Points +228
Delicious and healthy - Edit
Really enjoyed eating here, lots of healthy vegan options. Particularly good for lunches😄
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gopherveg
Points +2079
Great café - Edit
I popped by for a quick snack and coffee. I was happy I came here. The staff are friendly and happy to give recommendations. There’s lots of vegan food to chose from. I had a slice of raw cake and a cappuccino - very tasty and frankly I regret not ordering a full meal. There’s lots of seating spread out in the venue. The only odd thing is that they had flyers on the table soliciting investors so that they can expand their business - I haven’t seen that before at a restaurant.
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Irene_
Points +200
Delicious - Edit
Great vegan and healthy food, good selection and presentation!
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Martin.Whybrow
Points +69
Consistently excellent - Edit
An excellent long-standing cafe with all-vegan food, daily changing menu as well as regulars. Central location, bustling and friendly.
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TrevorWeeks
Points +582
Felt so Healthy - Edit
What delightful place. Such a good selection. Fresh, tasty and healthy too. Great staff. Blown away by the taste.
Read morePros: Very tasty
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Ambler
Points +97
Breakfast was great! - Edit
Really enjoyed the full vegan breakfast. Tasty, filling and well presented
Read morePros: Good for vegans, Airy setting with additional outside tables, Friendly staff
Cons: None
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mrsshoebox
Points +203
Delicious breakfast - Edit
Visited for breakfast and had the vegan full English plus an oat milk latte. Food was tasty and decent size portion. Freshly cooked and obviously all home made (tasty baked beans, lovely bread and nice touch with the sauerkraut)
Read moreNot the cheapest at nearly £10 for breakfast but worth it to support local businesses…
Pros: Homemade and organic
Cons: Not cheapest option
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vicnthecity
Points +35
Did I Mention Delicious? - Edit
Locally sourced food and delicious food prepared by loving hands. Everyone so friendly and helpful. Great menu. We had the fritter and 3 toppings and the jacket potato filled with cheese and beans. Asked if we wanted vegan cheese!! Bonus!! And would have absolutely had the sweet potato soup but it was a warm day. Plan on returning tomorrow and trying some of the other options.
Read morePros: Reasonable priced , Friendly staff and seating inside and out
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tina_p
Points +445
Green box of delight - Edit
A delightful place with a great outside space and a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options. Friendly and accessible. I wish my tofu scramble had a bit more seasoning & flavour but the sourdough was perfection. A place I keep coming back to when in town.
Read morePros: Lots of sweet & savoury options, Lovely outside space
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Tada
Points +230
Wow! - Edit
Everything was fresh and full of flavor, I had the Wellington mushroom bake and wish I'd be in town longer just to eat there again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-16
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Mrs.Kamelin
Points +1233
Little heaven in Canterbury - Edit
Everything here is vegan. We tried some cakes. The carrot cake and beetroot brownie were amazing.
Read moreIt just bothers me that they serve cows milk.
Update: we went back for lunch, everything is fresh and really tasty. We had a buddha bowl where you can choose your own toppings and the daily hot pot, which was a really nice veggie korma.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-14
Pros: All vegan, Cheap, Friendly service
Cons: Cows milk
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NaomiChambers
Points +38
Vegan Cafe near the Cathedral - Edit
Vegan Cafe with a good selection on the menu. Had breakfast here and will definitely be back next time I'm in town.
Read morePros: Lots of choice on the menu , Delicious food., Friendly staff and pleasant vibe.
Cons: None.
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BrianaCraig
Points +42
Gorgeous Food! - Edit
The daily changing options are so fun. The food is impeccable. Highly recommend the beetroot brownie. Heaven
Read morePros: Vegan cakes , The vegan breakfast was lovely, The salad bar was incredible
Cons: Shuts earlier than would like for dinner
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