Cafés · Ash Canterbury
Breakfast is the main event here, and it's the kind of place where the food arrives hot and fast — useful when someone small is unravelling. Families rave about the French toast, the Bangkok Benny with properly poached eggs, the mozzarella and pesto focaccia, and chips that come out crisp and piping hot. It's a family-run farm shop café with a kids' menu, high chairs and vegan options, plus free parking and buggy access, and there's a park just the other side of the wall for burning off energy afterwards. Outdoor seating includes an open garden and a heated terrace for colder days. Two honest notes: it gets genuinely busy, so booking a table is wise, and it isn't cheap — though most feel the quality earns it. The staff stay smiley and attentive even at full tilt.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A relaxed Canterbury café with a kids' menu, high chairs, and outdoor seating, rated 4.4 by almost 300 visitors.
A well-loved Canterbury pub with outdoor seating, mid-range prices and a 4.6 rating from over 650 happy reviews.
A mid-priced café in Canterbury with only a handful of reviews so far, worth a look if you're passing through town.