A Coffee-and-Cake Crawl Guide to Canterbury

Canterbury is a town with a rich history and a growing coffee culture. This guide takes you on a walkable tour of the town's best coffee and cake spots.

1. Micro Roastery

Micro Roastery is set across two floors of an old town house with a sheltered garden at the back. The company roasts its own coffee in-house on a 5kg Probat at a dedicated facility. A wide range of single origins is sold by the bag.

2. Lost Sheep Coffee

Lost Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee kiosk opposite the bus station that has traded for around ten years. The company roasts its own coffee in-house at its roastery in Whitstable. Coffee is made using a La Marzocco machine. There is an espresso menu plus cakes available.

3. Burgate Coffee House

Burgate Coffee House is an independent coffee house close to the cathedral on Burgate. It serves locally roasted fair trade coffee alongside homemade cakes, with vegan and gluten free options available.

4. Garage Coffee Roasters

Garage Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster with a cafe in a 16th century building on Sun Street near the cathedral. The company roasts its own coffee in-house at its roastery in a converted garage in Hoath.

5. Fringe + Ginge

Fringe + Ginge is a small independent specialty coffee shop on Northgate with a no-laptop policy. The house espresso is from Campbell and Syme, with filter and single origins from guest roasters. The bakes are made on site.

6. Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen

Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen is a cafe and deli counter inside The Goods Shed farmers market by Canterbury West station. The coffee is from Kent roaster Coldblow and pastries come from the on-site Wild Goose bakery. The coffee and cake crawl guide covers a range of independent coffee shops and roasters in Canterbury. Each stop offers a unique experience, from specialty coffee kiosks to cafes in historic buildings.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Micro Roastery serve?

Micro Roastery serves coffee that it roasts in-house.

Where is Lost Sheep Coffee's roastery based?

Lost Sheep Coffee's roastery is based in Whitstable.

What type of policy does Fringe + Ginge have?

Fringe + Ginge has a no-laptop policy.