Cafe Thrive — Southampton

Café · Southampton

Cafe Thrive

4.8 (1,440 reviews)
££ 📍 18 Hanover Buildings, Southampton SO14 1JX

About Cafe Thrive

An all-vegan spot in the middle of Southampton that's become a genuine go-to for families, with buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and outdoor tables. Seating runs across two floors — the ground floor is the easier bet with a pram, since the toilets are upstairs. The food is the draw: hearty breakfasts including scrambled tofu that convinces confirmed meat-eaters, loaded fries, "meaty" burgers, hot dogs, salads and a dessert counter that regulars call insane. Portions are generous and prices reasonable for what arrives. The team are warm and welcoming, and service stays quick even when it's full — worth knowing, because it does get busy at weekends and around holidays. There's also a small shop counter of chocolates, snacks and take-home treats for bribery on the walk back.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#cafe#highchairs#kids menu#outdoor seating#vegan restaurant#vegetarian cafe and deli
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