Garage Coffee in Canterbury

It was our first stop in Canterbury on an early, wintry, weekend morning for a delicious gingerbread cruffin and coffee. It's a cosy cafe where you can watch the passerbys on the cobblestone street beyond while indulging in a pastry and hot tea or coffee.

Staff friendly and welcoming. Drinks served were tepid. Wobbly table sent drinks everywhere, staff happy to replace, requested drinks to be hotter. Still serviced them tepid. Overpriced for the size of the cups. Sort out the wobbly table because you were aware it was an issue as you informed us this happens!

Kaffee und heiße Schokolade für die Kinder. Sehr gut. Kuchen war gut. Das Personal sehr freundlich. Das ist absolut ein Pluspunkt. Durch die Nähe zum Zentrum (Kathedrale) gut zu erreichen.

This specialist coffee shop roast their own beans. They have a couple of tables outside and a number on the ground and first floors. The quality of our coffees were excellent and I was tempted by the beans they had for sale.

Called in and had a lovely coffee whilst waiting for a storm to clear in Canterbury Amazing fresh coffee, friendly staff and competitively priced Small businesses with character and service need our support

We stopped here for a quick coffee on our walk around Canterbury. A delicious cup of tasty coffee and the service was friendly and quick.

We were visiting Canterbury and came across this small delightful coffee shop. The staff were very helpful and we were fortunate to try some brownies and a slice of the baileys cake that they had. The cakes were heavenly and I recommend the fresh ground and brewed coffee. It is a small seating area downstairs but they do have additional seating available upstairs.

Nice cake! Absolutely delicious, freshly baked and a wide choice. The coffee is very good quality and freshly brewed. The service is lovely and the staff are very friendly.

I researched coffee shops in Canterbury before visiting & chose Garage Coffee over all of them. Inside the coffee shop is nice- the tables, chairs, shelving, decor all suited the vibe. It was “busy” at the time of my visit- not queues, but they had a few orders on. I waited a few minutes to be served. I ordered a take away coffee- flat white, £3.20. Fine. While waiting, I read their menu. + 10p for a take away cup. Odd? Just include this in the price automatically? Coffee was really nice. The barista was very good & I could see he cared about making coffee. I always appreciate this.

Found this little cafe on the back streets whilst heading to the cathedral. Lovely friendly staff and very allergen aware which is great for me who is gluten intolerant. Highly recommend for a stop off when visiting Canterbury

A really adorable little coffee shop in the middle of Canterbury. I did find the wifi a little slow in here but it’s nice and quiet and is a good place to read and study. The hot chocolate they serve is one of my favourites in Canterbury and their baked goods are second to none (I particularly like the cookies they do!) Staff are always friendly and provide a fast service. Definitely recommend

Drinks are good as are snacks. But some staff just so obviously don’t want to be there and I’d love to go without being bombarded with music which is too loud to enjoy whilst sitting in what is a small space. We’d come here more often that we do but it’s pretty annoying 🤷🏽‍♀️

Visiting Canterbury and stopped at Garage for a coffee. Flat white was really good and bakewell sponge delicious

Perfect coffee every time I visit. Cakes are truly yummy and baked in the kitchen downstairs. The staff are so friendly and service is great.

Lovely coffee, delicious cakes - with plenty of vegan options - and all round excellent vibes! Solid playlist ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎 Ps - appreciate the cardboard straw that didn’t disintegrate

Delighted to come across this lovely small coffee shop away from the hubbub of central Canterbury. Very friendly service offering advice on choices of coffee and tea. A great choice of delicious cakes made on the premises. Particularly recommend the Eaton mess cake. All served...

Decent coffee and baked goods in a lovely location but some baristas seem to think that their wonderfully crafted beverage needs to come with a side of their choice of music slamming around your head whilst you enjoy it 🤷🏽‍♀️ My suggestion? Yes go for...

after the graduation cerimony in the cathedral, we had a good tea time: great coffee and lovely cakes

There are so many cafes/coffee shops to chose from as you wander about but luckily we stumbled on this place which had a great selection of coffee and sweet stuff with very helpful staff.

Really looking forward to a good cup of coffee here but foolishly ordered the hand ground one for £3. Not only did this cause a huge delay for customers as the hapless barista tediously ground the coffee beans but was very disappointing when it did...

Lovely staff, seating coffee and cakes. Oh and the wife really enjoyed her tropical smoothie 😁 loos are upstairs but only a problem if you have mobility issues. 👍

This is a great little spot in Sun Street offering a range of different coffee options and some amazing cakes. We had a flat white, hot chocolate and a superb brownie and peanut brittle cake sat on the orange chairs/table on the pavement outside watching...

We nipped in here with friends whilst staying in Canterbury and would definitely recommend! We had iced coffees, flat whites and a selection of the delicious cakes. Absolutely recommend the mojito cake if it's there! Lovely venue with seating to take half an hour.

We sought this cafe out after a recommendation from Time Out. We were not disappointed!! The service was excellent, the coffee top quality and the cakes were scrummy… Be sure to support a local independent business and grab your coffee from here!!

Very nice coffee stop, or hot chocolate stop, right near the Cathedral. We also took the vegan flapjack which was very tasty. Friendly service, recommend.

My husband and myself rarely go out for lunch, so this was a treat............. we walked in with a greeting of 'won't be a minute' two girls were busy putting an order together. So we sat down at a table, during this time other customers...

Not on the main Parade but in a parallel street, so we just popped in as we fancied a coffee and this looked quirky and the cakes looked good! Nice coffee (you can judge by the aroma!) and a nice vegan carrot cake meant a...

Excellent coffee and cakes. The gingerbread was amazing.well worth a visit. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Good Covid-19 safety measures in place

Such an amazing coffee place! We had almond lattes with smooth and lovely taste and also vegan carrot cake which was absolutly fantastic, picture attached 😍

Absolutely brilliant service as usual! For a change I decided to have the falafel and hummus salad. It was absolutely beautifully presented and tasted great! The Falafel was extremely tender. Although the hummus wasn’t to my liking I must admit, just a personal preference!

We visited Canteen today for a quick lunch. Warm welcome and great food. Flat bread sandwiches and toasted sourdough sandwiches were really tasty. Covering 3 floors it was easy to find space to sit and unwind as well as enjoying great coffee and good.

As a student, it is important to find places that you can work well in whilst enjoying copious amounts of coffee. I came here today as I had heard highly of the place. I was not disappointed! The cappuccino was delicious and my friend's food...

Good coffee. Nice, independent hanging out place - the top floor is the quietest of you want to get away from folks. Dog friendly inside, too

Been planning to come here all week after a recommendation and seeing that they had a good range of salads, sandwiches etc which they claim can all be made 'gluten free' along with jacket potatos. It was just after 1pm when we arrived and there...

My son didn't like anything on the menu as he is a bit particular about sauces etc but they were happy to make him a cheese salad sandwich whilst myself and my other son enjoyed a burrito which was really tasty. Lovely old building on...

Very Disappointed with the change of ownership. Used to love coming here for lunch.Visited today and ordered two mexican flat breads containing rice and chicken. The fillings were luke warm and when we pointed out that chicken and rice should be heated adequately, one member...

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A great place to stop for a light lunch, close to the Cathedral. Excellent coffee and even better flatbread sandwiches - my wife claimed it was the tastiest sandwich she could remember having! Good fresh healthy ingredients. The cakes also looked tempting, but we didn't...

Looking for somewhere to have lunch, I discovered this place, certainly a old building with quirky staircases. But the food was good and the service was friendly and excellent

We've been lunchtime regulars for a couple of years. It's been our favourite place. But there has been a change of management (15/11/19) which has left us disappointed. Lunchtime menu is much reduced, no baguettes and what is left has lower quality fillings. Much less...

Having moved to a more central position in Canterbury , Garage have not dropped there standards but improved by having fantastic food to go with the fantastic coffee . Very attentive staff makes it a must visit when in Canterbury !!

My sister had been raving about this place and I have been looking forward to visiting. So I thought this would be a great place to take my Mum for a spot of lunch after a demanding shopping spree. The menu looked very appetising and...

Really recommend this place as somewhere to eat lunch - we enjoyed it so much that we visited twice during our three day stay in Canterbury. Great salads, tasty flatbread sandwiches, and really good smoothies. I can't actually fault the place.

Just near the cathedral, a good place to eat something and drink during the visit of Canterbury. The place is very old, with a good decoration. The staff is nice. The food is good and not very expensive.

You can count on friendly service, a selection of freshly prepared toasted filled flatbreads, tasty soups, tempting cakes and reasonable prices. Canteen is a stone's throw from the Cathedral in a rambling old building, full of character, but with rather too many stairs for some.

Me and my partner were looking for somewhere to have lunch and stumbled across Canteen. Wonderful staff members who were friendly and happy to bring all the food/drink to you. We both had a chicken, chorizo, pesto and mozzarella flatbread which I must say was...

Haven’t been here for quite a while and now wondering why!! Great selection of food available, we had a the Canteen Special Flatbread and a Toastie. Both were really nice, fresh and great flavours. Coffee was lovely and the service was very good. So a...

Building is old and bit scruffy. There are two tables downstairs and tables on two upstairs floors. Stairs are steep so not for those who are unsteady on their feet. Tables very close together and a bit of a mish mash. Toilet is upstairs but...

Canterbury was only a lunch stop on our trip and we were lucky enough to find this lovely little shop close to the Cathedral where we could sit outside with our dog. We had toasties, which in flatbread instead of sliced bread meant there as...

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, wholesome food. A little on the pricey side, but if you want a lovely little place to lunch, Canteen is great.

Cane here actually thinking it was still the old wholefoods shop. Stayed for coffee and avo & feta on toast. Both were delicious! I will be coming here again with friends, and alone! Lovely atmosphere and doesn't feel uncomfortable

In Canterbury shopping and this place seemed just right for location and menu. Snug but comfortable. Staff friendly and food was good. Prices were very reasonable too. Will keep this one in mind for the future.

Garage coffee is simple, stylish and peaceful. They have a selection of locally baked cakes and snacks. They serve superb coffee. I am a regular and the standard is always consistent. Real coffee specialists. They’ve created a great environment to meet friends and catch up....

Pleasant little place near Christ Church Gate to the Cathedral Close. Selection of slads or filled rolls and similar. Decent cup of tea. Pleasant but somewhat disinterested service.

I come to garage quite a lot, and I think it’s one of the best coffees in Canterbury, service is normally amazing too, but today I was very disappointed to receive a tea in a plastic take away cup when I was staying in, and...

Visited while in Canterbury for the day. I had a jacket potato which came with a salad and hubby had a flatbread. We both enjoyed our lunch. My latte was really delicious - very smooth and silky.

Absolutely superb coffee, served by very friendly staff. Great atmosphere and the partnership with Fruitworks means they are constantly adding to the venue to widen its appeal. Lots of free events showcasing local (and not-so-local) talent.

Nestled away in the cobbled backstreets of Canterbury is this picturesque cafe. The lure of a nice hot soup on a winters day drew us into this cafe (Soup advertised) but unfortunately once inside they didn’t have any soup. Already committed to eating in here...

I went here to do work and it was just great. The coffee was fantastic and so was the avo and feta on toast. Will definitely go again.

You can make your own meal and this is so good. You have a choice with vegetable, meat and different meals : salade, bread etc. It’s not expensive !

Last weekend we visited again while in town. The concept of the place is find a table, then go order your food and they bring it all to you, and pay at the end. Very simple yet some people didn't understand this. Place was busy...

Had a lovely, handmade bacon, avocado and salad sandwich for my breakfast and it was delicious. Excellent service. Clean & tidy seating area and a very quick turnaround. Would highly recommend.

A cute old building set out over 3 floors. Lots of vegetarian options. The toasties are amazing, thin crispy bread packed full of delicious combinations of ingredients. Recommend the sundried tomato, hummus and halloumi.

A pleasant cafe with the most amazingly tasteful toasties. The jacket potatoes looked good as well. Nice range of hot drinks . It’s on three levels and due to its popularity we made it to the first floor. The stairs are steep so be careful...

Me and my friend visited the Canteen on Saturday afternoon. It was the first time and we were really excited because we always wanted to go there. We walked in and my friend wanted to ask if we can have a table for two and...

Visited canteen today, which in the past has been a regular morning stop due to their excellent mocha. Unfortunately I was unable to have my usual today as my girlfriend and I were totally ignored by the three young girls behind the counter.the girls in...

Had tea and coffee. Little milk bottles scummy. Glasses for water dirty. No toilet roll in loos Not going back and cancelling my coffee subscription

Bonne adresse pour déjeuner. À savoir que l’accueil a été très agréable, les burritos très bons et copieux mais que...

Helpfull and friendly staff, value for money, tastfull food. Much better as the many fastfood shops.

Lovely staff who were happy to open late for a group of us to enjoy their great food. Canteen has lots of tables and lovely art and vibes.

Just had a fantastic meal at Canteen, great choices, superb flavours and friendly, helpful service... and there were 19 of us!

Really helpful staff who went beyond the call of duty to make a group feel really welcome. Loved the Indian naked burrito

Really lovely service, and yummy food. I loved the cool vibe of decor and the art for sale - great idea.

Une petite adresse pour éviter Fast-food et manger avec un budget sympa tout en y trouvant une certaine originalité et...

My first experience of Canteen was not a good one. This was my fault, a poor menu choice. I’ve been twice since and had a toasted sandwich (actually a wrap) both times. Both have been delicious. Service has always been speedy, polite and friendly. Personally...

My Friend and I went in this Restaurant before going to theatre.We ordered Jacket Potatoes and pot of tea,The tea turned up ok but the cups were dirty.Then the potatoes came both of them were still cold so sent back the second potato arrived and...

Needing a new place to eat in Canterbury ,THE Review,s of The Canteen seem just what we wanted..But was very Disappointed on visiting..Ordered Jacket Potatoe.s with Cheese & Bean,s...it arrived & was Cold ..Plus there was a bit Chip onside of the plate,.Told The Girl...

Great place to have a light lunch in Canterbury. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is lovely and well proportioned, the Burritos are to die for.. The price are relativity cheap for a city venue. Facilities are available and are clean. Would come...

Close to our hotel there was a handwritten sign pointing down a side road and proclaiming good coffee. Well, it was better than good, and without doubt the best Cortados we enjoyed in the City. Welcoming and with very good chocolate brownies, it made for...

Just loved this charming little place...warm and friendly welcome. Fresh, healthy food choices. Go up the tiny narrow stairs in this very old building and cosy seating awaits you. A falafel and hummus salad was delicious with a dairy free mixed berry smoothie. Good herbal...

The restaurant had such great reviews, we went in to dine there. The food we had was nice, but the tables were all dirty, covered in the previous customers waste. No cutlery or napkins where it should be and so we asked for some. We...

Lovely little cafe with the great idea of a variety of toppings/fillings for either salad, jackets or flatbread. I had roast veg with feta & pesto atop a green salad - excellent value at £4.95 for a ‘small portion’. Large was a couple of pounds...

Eaten here a few times now - lovely salads, wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches. The fresh smoothies are great too with a wide range of flavours. Haven’t tried the cakes in here yet but they always look lovely! They have accommodated vegan and coeliac friends as well...

Wow! Such a difference today visiting Canteen! It’s usually such a nice place. Salad very tired and cucumber inedible frankly, first floor seating area disgusting, dirty old pillowcases on the pillows used to line the benches visibly covered in dandruff, old and dried food and...

Charming and friendly place near Greyfriars garden with the most amazing coffee. A real antidote to the corporate coffee giants.

I work in Canterbury and go here because the salads and wraps are amazing. Fresh, healthy food that is so tasty at a good price. It is always busy which reflects how good it is. Great service too.

We are a local charity supporting refugee families. Canteen provided wonderful food for a recent fund raising event. With many thanks

Vlakbij de kathedraal in het centrum van Canterburry ligt dit kleine maar 3 etages tellende establishment. Met de lekkerste smoothie...

Friendly, accessible, good value, very central & convenient. Nice folks, just a few steps away from Cathedral Gate. Very pleasant upstairs rooms with bow window. Good coffee. Free fast wifi. Some nice (light meal) variants on regional African dishes.

Went here for a charity event raising money for mind, the mental health charity. Lovely atmosphere, privately run by a charming couple, coffee is their speciality along with cakes and pastries. What a welcome change from the usual run of the mill coffee chains. Well...

Hemos estado xa comer, hemos pedido dos ensaladas large: una con humus y otra con falafel. Estaban muy buenas y...

A lovely little cafe in the heart of Canterbury. Big, fresh salads, baguettes, toasties, quiche and selection of teas, coffee and juices. Flat white was lacking in that essential caffeine hit, but my Indian salad was tasty.

Stopped here recently on a day trip to Canterbury and after discovering one of our usual lunch spots had closed, we chose here on a whim. So glad we did. I had the pesto, halloumi and spinach toastie wrap - it was incredible. Also had...

Called in for a latte. Enjoyed sitting in the window watching the world go by. Friendly staff, nice coffee and enjoyed a warm fruit scone. Seemed popular for both take away and eat in customers. Although we only had a snack, the salads and flat...

My wife and I popped in for a late lunch. We had a window seat to watch the world go by and ordered a homemade lentil and cauliflower dahl and a Mexican burrito. It took a while to come, but that was because the burrito...

Ordered chai before deciding on food. Unfortunately it was impossible to finish it. Lukewarm, didn’t taste of chai and very syrupy. Staff was rude.

The food was good, tasty and the portions were large enough. The service was good but because of the layout of the place (on 2 floors), it took a little bit longer to get our food.

We stopped in here for lunch while out shopping. I was really impressed with the interesting and different ingredients and choices for drinks and food. They were also very happy and flexible with mixing things up. It was great having the free WiFi to add...

Came in to redeem a group on afternoon tea voucher - we used to visit canteen a lot but hadn’t been for about 6 months. Arrived at 2.40 and hadn’t read the voucher conditions which said 10-12 or 3-5 and were made to feel very...

I have brought so many people here, both vegans and non-vegans, and they all loved it! Canteen have so many vegan options, and I have tried almost every one of them over the past year and a bit and they’re all fab. Canteen is also...