Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
Bakery
British
Plant-based cafe est. 2020, serving toasties, burgers, nachos and masala. Offers a wide selection of brunch options. Open Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00. Opening hours extended. Fri & Sat may be open later for events.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 09 Jan 2024 by geometric-noise
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Added by AudreyEmmaPlyler on 02 Jul 2020
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98 Reviews
First Review by AudreyEmmaPlyler
AidyGD
Points +54
Could be great but didn’t cut it - Edit
I’ll be honest. This place could be great. Nice look and feel and quite cosy. But a few point that really let it down:
Read more1) The staff. No smile or anything from the girl behind the counter. Not very welcoming which is always key.
2) The food took about 20/25 minutes to come out when it wasn’t busy. The drinks came out just after…
3) The Big breakfast was ok, but came out with chopped fried potatoes and not hash browns as advertised.
4) The staff again. They we’re all laughing and talking when they all eventually turned up. Can’t give the customer a smile, but plenty for each other….
Cheek really considering the card machine asks for a tip when you pay. £30 breakfast all in all for two people. Not worth it. Shame as it could have been good.
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LeighStainsby
Points +56
What a gem! - Edit
This cafe is an eco-friendly, safe, and inclusive space, and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. You can have breakfast, light bites, lunch, specials, hot and cold drinks, shakes & smoothies and cocktails. It's very reasonably priced, too.
Read morePros: Safe and friendly, Cheerfully decorated , Supports local artists
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RhiannonMay
Points +635
Tasty comfort food - Edit
Just really good comfort food. Sometimes you just want a toastie which can be hard as a vegan in a non-vegan world. This place delivered!
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rachrobinson
Points +307
Good takeaway grub on route home! - Edit
Generous with portion sizes, yummy fresh food 💚
Read moreCarrot cake was spot on 🥕
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mariamc27
Points +1636
Underwhelmed :( - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times & after the first time I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt when food was quite bland. Sadly it was the same when I visited today. It was great to have a wide selection but the food was just ok, I wouldn’t rush back. It’s a shame cause I wanted to love it (as others do) but it didn’t live up to expectations for me.
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LittleAliceFell
Points +2119
Lovely spot - Edit
Updated review Feb 2023: Such a friendly and cosy atmosphere! Much more expansive menu since kitchen change, with lots of GF options. Tasty food, though table orders came out at very different times. It was super busy and staff were apologetic! Much improved and definitely worth a visit if in Cambridge 😊
Read morePrevious review 2021: Lovely cafe - great selection of gluten free options. Unfortunately, the food was a little undercooked and some of the side vegetables in my dish were out of stock, so my meal was a little underwhelming. They were very busy that day, so I will definitely give Thrive another go, in the future.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-01
ThriveCambridge
Thank you so much for updating your review and so happy uyou found improvement! :)
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Asleep On A Sunbeam
Points +113
Delicious - Edit
Answered my very important questions like if their carrot cake was sullied by containing things like raisins or currants (it was, I opted for the chocolate fudge cake instead, rich, filling, yet
Read moreSomehow moreish
, not entirely unlike crack).
Fast, friendly, have to take 5 stars off and give zero though as their dog board wasn’t called “Elwoods farm board”
Pros: Tasty, Reasonably priced , Fast
Cons: Dog picture board not called Elwood’s farm board
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GingerHerbivore
Points +206
Awesome cafe - Edit
Cosy place with breakfast options, burgers, burritos or toasties, cakes and bakes. They’ve also got board games, free WiFi, and sell books! Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Board games and books , Friendly staff
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gfbread
Points +16
10/10 - Edit
Great coffee and hot chocolate, i didn’t try any of the savoury but the bakes are divine
Read morePros: chelsea buns, atmosphere, decor
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BeckyL91
Points +85
Delicious cakes and a great vibe! - Edit
The venue was cool and quirky, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and I loved the ethos of the place. We had the salted caramel cheesecake, red velvet cake, an iced matcha latte and an iced turmeric latte and they were delicious. This was our first time in Cambridge but we’ll definitely pay another visit in the future. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Great vibe, Great food, Friendly staff
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victisch1
Points +798
Cozy - Edit
Relaxed and quirky cafe in lovely quiet and green area.
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Icthyo
Points +2374
Quirky and friendly space - Edit
The staff really go out of their way to be helpful and have a chat. The breakfast was nice, and they have lots of appealing options for cakes and mains. Note that the breakfast menu is served until noon, after which then the day menu is offered
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Kate134
Points +229
Great lunch pitstop - Edit
Fabulous range of lunch options from toasties to burritos. We had the humus and a toastie. Fab fresh ingredients, chai latte top notch, and gorgeous upstairs space. We also loved the bookshop and art exhibit 🙂
Read morePros: Good choice, Great value , Lovely space
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Sweet.rain
Points +103
THE vegan cafe in Cambridge - Edit
This is my favourite cafe in Cambridge (and I’ve been to 20 )…
Read moreIt’s adorable; decorated with plants, and the staff are so friendly and vibrant – always complimenting me!
Vegan croissants, cakes, gf options, breakfast/ brunch, lunch; so many drink options
I especially love the fries with garlic mayo, matcha iced lattes (they offer almond, coconut, oat and soya milk) and the muffins
The vibe is relaxed; there’s art for sale on the walls from independent artists, a sustainable refill shop and plug sockets, sofas and outside seating for when it’s sunny!
Pros: Fully Vegan cakes, coffee and meals , Very comfortable, great place to work, Very social and friendly
Cons: Only the distance from the town centre!
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CathyWhitehorne
Points +216
Great vegan place - Edit
Came here for a vegan Cabaret they were hosting! The food was amazing, I had the chickpea curry and it was delicious. The staff were all very friendly!! This place is great!
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vegan161
Points +1106
really cute restaurant - Edit
restaurant aka small plant and book store. lovely ambiente but the chik‘n burger was pretty basic. only mayo and salad in could be a bit more special. but everything else was cool.
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JohnGroot
Points +863
Thrfive stars - Edit
We hadden 2x het volledige veganistische Engelse ontbijt. Met alle gekkigheid er op en er aan. Was lekker!
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AxtonHupbubble
Points +50
Coffee and Croissants - Edit
Lovely place
Read moreOnly been able to grab a coffee and a croissant but great every time ☕🥐
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ToeKneeOni
Points +309
Best cheesecake - Edit
I've only been here for dessert but I keep coming back for the cheesecake. It's absolutely delicious.
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luciatazp
Points +1878
Good drinks but could be hotter - Edit
Both the matcha and the hot chocolate we had were tasty, but they could have been warmer. Also, a little bit steep.
Read morePros: Tasty drinks
Cons: Expensive
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SherylYu
Points +299
Must go in Cambridge - Edit
What a lovely place!! It is a must visit in Cambridge. Nice, fab and friendly service. Great foods and drink!! I had weekly special and one burger on the next day, they were both very delicious!! Very satisfying with good portion! Amazing cakes btw!! I like the vibe a lot and they are more than a place to chill and eat! I would highly recommend this place for trying plant based foods and nice coffee! on the 1st floor they have really good view of the road - super relaxing!
Read morePros: Taste, Cakes, Service
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vegotanuki
Points +1005
Great brunch - Edit
We only tried stuff from the breakfast menu but it was great! Lovely selection of cakes, croissants and muffins too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-08
robpeck98
That Thrive looks better than Soton
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BonnieJayBrazil
Points +174
Lovely atmosphere - Edit
The service was good and food delivery time prompt even when it was reasonably busy on a Saturday afternoon.
Read moreWe had the burger and chips with added extra bacon which was very tasty it was tempeh ‘bacon’ and the burger was moving mountains. Chips were skin on fries.
We also had milkshakes, lotus biscoff and a Oreo one both were served with cream on top and were delicious.
There’s quite a lot of searing inside plus some outdoor seating. There’s also various board games available to play. Books being sold and next door but linked is a zero waste refill shop.
Pros: Nice atmosphere , Food delivery time was good
Cons: Menu could be clearer
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@veganumptious
Points +40
Chilled vibe, nice food - Edit
Great café with a nice vibe, good selection of cakes, breakfast options, toasties, burgers and milkshakes/smoothies. Will definitely be going back!
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nicolabelli1
Points +70
Amazing! - Edit
Highly recommend, cakes and coffees were great. Special mention to the best toast we ever had in our lives, try the toast 😂
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Skyzieboo
Points +3507
So cute - Edit
Really nice easy vibe with books and games and nice staff with zines and art on the walls. Food was really good too!
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L_eli
Points +13
Lovely vegan English Breakfast - Edit
Great place, food vibes, nice art, fun board games, lovely food. Strongly recommend it! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food, Games, Art exhibition
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