Independently run vegan-vegetarian restaurant with a 100% vegan kitchen (offering dairy milk, butter, and grated cheese at the front for non-vegan friends), serving fresh, wholesome food made from scratch using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with a diverse menu for breakfast and lunch in an animal-friendly, community-focused space welcoming to everyone
open Mon–Sat 8:30am–5pm and Sun 9am–4pm. Open Mon-Sat 08:30-17:00, 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 12 Jan 2026 by HenryBlane
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Added by Elizabeth Child on 26 Oct 2009
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112 Reviews
First Review by shloobee
spl
Points +103
Tasty! - Edit
I loved the choice of having many different tastes on my plate and found the portion size to be good too. I would recommend the cakes, especially the ginger one, they were very tasty!
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Janicestrong
Points +20
Top notch - Edit
Friendly staff, great food, nice customers.
Read moreAll the food tried was top notch and the staff were very helpful.
Pros: Food, Staff, Decor
Cons: None
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WitchyJess
Points +54
Amazing fresh lunch - Edit
Absolutely lovely tasty fritter with salad. Kim chi was delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan choices
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Lsunder
Points +41
OK that's all - Edit
We picked this restaurant for lunch. We had the day's special (some roasted pepper dish and frittata dish) and 1 can ginger beer.
Read moreI am one who eats 3 small meals a day, not a big eater, but the portions were really small and we paid quite a price for the drink. I don't have the exact numbers, but after paying approx £23, we were still hungry.
So we visited the cathedral and made our way to Pizza Express !
Hopefully more 'vegetarian' restaurants establish here, like in Brighton. I think they need some competition.
Pros: friendly staff, Strict vegetarian restaurant
Cons: small portions, pricey
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daisychain12
Points +59
The best vegan food I've ever tasted - Edit
Wow, this place is brilliant. Bowls of different salads, bakes and fritters. They make their own toppings, fermented veggies and kimchi. All delicious, if only I could eat here every day.
Read morePros: Healthy delicious food all plant based
Cons: None
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Kwarmoth
Points +162
Great place - Edit
Lovely place to eat and very friendly staff. Good options and yummy food
Read morePros: Lots of options, Price, Space to eat in or outside
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JasmineAnnie-May
Points +26
We loved it - Edit
The staff are lovely! The food is fantastic and it has a really nice ambiance
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great coffee , Inside and outside seating
Cons: A little loud
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aleech1
Points +56
Gorgeous vegan breakfast - Edit
A lovely vegan/vegetarian cafe with lots of options for breakfast and lunch, including desserts and drinks. The full vegan was delish, all homemade. Lovely staff too.
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hillbill
Points +178
Nothing to grumble about here! - Edit
Very nice vegan food, fab cakes and deserts. When we visited, the whole menu was vegan. Generous helpings and very wholesome food.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Tasty wholesome food, Good value and largish portions
Cons: Not open in the evening
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casey.in.kent
Points +58
Fantastic for any meal - Edit
Can't find a fault with the Veg Box Cafe. Always fresh. Always delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan, Homemade
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TARAMCDONALD
Points +9234
Amazing, healthy and big portions! - Edit
This is my new favourite place. Dog friendly which is a massive plus for me and the food is 100% vegan (they do offer cow milk and cheese on request) but the pre-made food is totally vegan.
Read moreWe had a Buddha bowl to share which was incredible and a frittata each which was also great. £15 for everything which is really reasonable considering how many different tasty dishes we had in the buddha bowl.
Staff were really lovely too and has inside and outside seating. Wish I lived closer 💚
Pros: Healthy, delicious, Lovely staff
Cons: None
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Jani123
Points +33
Delicious food - Edit
We arrived at about 1:00 and luckily found a table as despite it being mid winter the place was packed. We both chose a large bowl of cauliflower fritters, wedges and a massive range of salads and toppings. Wow! This was our first real experience of fermented foods and kombucha and we will definitely be having more.
Read morePros: Central position , Friendly
Cons: Only a single loo (and the seat was wonky)
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GabiMaddocks
Points +315
So glad we came here! - Edit
Delicious food, friendly service. Everything on the counter is vegan, so although they do have some dairy you have to specifically ask for this.
Read morePros: Almost entirely vegan, Food is well priced, Super tasty
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Michael2010
Points +541
Great little place - Edit
This is a great little cafe with plenty of options. It’s also opposite Canterbury whole foods so you can “feed two birds with one stone” 😂
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options, Great plant milk options, Cute and quaint
Cons: Menu hasn’t really changed in 18 months
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libliblib
Points +73
yum! - Edit
Every time I go here the food is so nice! Interesting range of things to eat, really nice vibe/friendly staff, and its really nice that the space has been expanded. Definitely recommend the brownie!
Read moreI find it a bit weird that they serve cows milk - but if that's what it takes to get more people across Canterbury coming into a vegan cafe, I guess there's a reason for it?
Pros: delicious food, trying their best to reduce waste
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tosca1111
Points +78
Quality! - Edit
Very big restaurant, choice of buddah bowls or hot pots.. changes seasonally. All vegan, one of the best chillis I've had, with amazing creamy garlic aloli sauce.
Read moreOrganic and fresh. Amazing selection of vegan cheesecake, cakes, and cookies.
Pros: Delicious , Vegan, Cakes
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unmond
Points +769
Rustic haven - Edit
We were happily surprised to find such a cosy lunch spot in Canterbury. The place has a hippie feeling and makes you feel welcome from the moment you enter. Staff are nice, too.
Read moreGoing with our gut feelings, we ordered the Falafel Bowl and the Daily Bake. Our portions were generous, and the food was warm and hearty – exactly what we needed.
All in all, we found Veg Box to be lovely and very budget friendly. Definitely worth a trip!
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JoannaTheFoodie
Points +70
My favourite place to eat - Edit
I love this place. Have eaten here about 5 times I think. Latest time was on a Sunday so we had the nut roast which was OK. I really like the budda bowls though with a slice of the daily special available every day except Sunday. The carrot cake is amazing. Everything is so healthy and fresh. It's laid back and allows dogs. In the centre of Canterbury, it's perfect.
Read morePros: Great Vegan Healthy food
Cons: None
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whisperingdelirium
Points +32
Fresh, tasty and lots of variety - Edit
We had pea fritters with a selection of salads and toppings followed by raw cheesecake. All of the food was really good quality and, more importantly, delicious.
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Love to munch
Points +227
Oasis in the city - Edit
I really love it here, the food is always delicious and whole foody which I love! The cakes are amazing and it’s a super chilled place to relax... always my go-to when in Canterbury.
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53RBC
Points +92
Not to miss! - Edit
Red Velvet Latte and Green Smoothie - perfect pick-me-ups!
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bc1995
Points +236
Soooo yummy! - Edit
I looooove a Buddha bowl! Though is a wee bit pricey it’s 100% with the extra couple ££. Everything is home made and I have never left feeling disappointed. Highly recommend!
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BeatriceScotto
Points +86
Amazing! 🌱 - Edit
Delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes, I recommend taking the hummus one of the best I've ever eaten! Excellent quality price. A really nice place!
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Llyam
Points +66
Lovely café - Edit
Really nice home-feel café. A good selection of drinks on offer and great vegan food & cakes every day.
Read morePros: Lots of milk alternatives & creative drinks, Lots of vegan sweet & savoury foods to try, Big portions!
Cons: Still offer cows milk
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Varna_Vegan
Points +56
Homemade Food at a Good Price - Edit
The veg box cafe has yummy vegan food that is tasty and good for you and it is all made from scratch. There is always something new to try and something sweet to have after lunch. It is a good size place with nice staff.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Tasty Homemade Food, Good Value
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tyrmar_bear
Points +120
Healthy, Friendly and Tasty - Edit
When I’m in need of a big filling heathy meal in Canterbury this is where I head. They do little snacks, salads and breakfasts also. Sometimes I feel it’s expensive but then again I am always absolutely stuffed and only just manage to clear my plate. Coffee is nice here. Nice friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere greatly enhanced since they have expanded inside and vastly increased their seating capacity and room to move around😄nice to be able to sit outside just away from the the high street and watch the world go by also.
Read moreLast time I was in there I had a really nice “cheese” and onion bake so good I had to have 2. ( Not so healthy but yummy little snack )
Menu is variable which I like alway different things to try😄
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Nicki57
Points +21
inventive, filling and friendly - Edit
Informal and friendly, wide range of filling food with a huge variety of tastes
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, seasonal food., seating outside and in
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