The Wallflower Cafe

The Mall, 116 High Street, CT6 5JY, Canterbury, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafe, Delis, Vegan, Western

4.9 💬 1700 Reviews
The Wallflower Cafe

Phone: +441227740392

Address: The Mall, 116 High Street, CT6 5JY, Canterbury, United Kingdom

City: Canterbury

Menu Dishes: 10

Reviews: 1700

Website: https://vegan-cafe.co.uk

"I have wanted to visit this cafe for a while so popped in for a light bite. My falafel Buddha bowl salad was reasonable; red onion, peppers, beetroot, diced tomatoes and cucumber with a very tasty hummus. Falafel was good. But overall it was somewhat plain, unexciting. No roasted seasonal veg or herby dressing which would have enhanced the flavour either. It just lacked wow factor. My daughter’s bagel seemed rather processed- lots of fake meat and no healthy salad. Disappointing. The cafe is quaint but often very busy, chaotic and loud. The owner was rushed off her feet, staff super pressured so it just wasn’t easy to relax. The tables are squashed together, and they spent time moving furniture around to accommodate customers which I felt was a little invasive when there is limited personal space. I’m vegetarian but try to eat mostly a plant based diet overall. I just didn’t feel the food was particularly flavoursome or had much of a health focus. I ordered a Japanese cherry tea which never turned up. The coffee was tepid and tasted only of soya with no deep coffee flavour. They were just too busy, I could see. The staff were friendly, it’s a pleasant little place, but I’m not sure I would return.. I think it would be better at a quieter time for coffee and cake."

Full menu - 10 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Indian

Dessert

Bread

Vegetarian

Glamburgers

Harrison Harrison

Lovely food, reasonably priced and very friendly staff. Are always happy to help and will definitely be going again! :

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Gordon
Gordon

We went with our vegan son and all three of us enjoyed our lunches. Everything was fresh and tasty and service was pleasant. Nice atmosphere


Scott
Scott

Firstly, I’m not a vegan, and I do not claim to be an expert on vegan food. However, it just wasn’t for us sadly. A nice little hideaway, friendly staff, but the food was, in my humble opinion, not as tasty as hoped.


Markkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Markkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

Chillie chips and Goan curry dishes that were both so tasty it confirmed this bijou gem was worth hunting out. We usually share 50:50 whatever we have for lunch but my wife was not for sharing the chillie dish with the single tasty spoonful I... View menu


Hatfield
Hatfield

Great vegan café. Staff very friendly and welcoming, food excellent. Full of flavour. So good to have a great menu and for all of it to suitable for vegans. Food well presented and prices very reasonable. Nice atmosphere, and very welcoming to dogs.


Patrick
Patrick

Just had an amazing Valentine's meal for two at the Wallflower. Fine dining at its very best, comparable to any London restaurants we have visited. This is the star of vegan fine dining, three courses that all delighted. Thank you for a great evening. The staff were friendly, engaging and delightful.


Patrick
Patrick

Another lunch time visit to this very special cafe. The food is fabulous and the staff are so caring. No matter what your diet there is something for everyone to enjoy. They were also recently rated in the top 10 seaside cafes in one of the Kent newspapers. Definitely worth a visit time and time again. View menu


Lesley
Lesley

Excellent food and well presented but a shame we had to wait one hour for our food order which was just two light meals! No explanation or apology for the delay. I would have liked to have given a first class review but the time delay and lack of apology spoiled my experience. I don’t think I will make a return visit and would be cautious in recommending to friends.


gemmaelsbury
gemmaelsbury

We stumbled across this cafe whilst wandering around Herne Bay. We are plant based so it was nice to find somewhere where we could eat everything. The place has a cosy feel with a handful of tables. Dog friendly which was a bonus! Staff were lovely very attentive. My partner had their full breakfast, which for £9.95 was very cheap for the amount of food you get. Everything was fresh cooked to perfection. I had their pancakes which were by far the best vegan pancakes I have ever had. We also brought a cherry pie brownie to take away, which were delicious. Would highly recommend to any vegan/plant based eater but also to any Omni's We will definitely be back!


Jeeves
Jeeves

I have wanted to visit this cafe for a while so popped in for a light bite. My falafel Buddha bowl salad was reasonable; red onion, peppers, beetroot, diced tomatoes and cucumber with a very tasty hummus. Falafel was good. But overall it was somewhat plain, unexciting. No roasted seasonal veg or herby dressing which would have enhanced the flavour either. It just lacked wow factor. My daughter’s bagel seemed rather processed- lots of fake meat and no healthy salad. Disappointing. The cafe is quaint but often very busy, chaotic and loud. The owner was rushed off her feet, staff super pressured so it just wasn’t easy to relax. The tables are squashed together, and they spent time moving furnit... View menu

Categories

  • Cafe Indulge in our vibrant cafe selection, offering an array of freshly brewed coffees, artisanal teas, and delectable pastries, paired with cozy ambiance for a delightful dining experience.
  • Delis Fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and sides with premium ingredients. Enjoy classic favorites and unique creations, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or a leisurely lunch with friends. View menu
  • Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious."
  • Western Savor the flavors of the West with our diverse menu featuring classic favorites like juicy burgers, succulent steaks, and creamy pastas. Each dish is crafted with premium ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.

Amenities

  • Tapas
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • menu
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • menu

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"After never visiting Canterbury before we where looking for somewhere to have a late lunch, we came across this place which looked ok, upon entering the back room we were offered to take a seat in the front area and someone will be with us. We asked what food there was and we where sarcastically shown the food on the blackboard, after choosing what we wanted the polite man went off and put the order in. We did feel that because the man had asked a couple of questions to another member of staff that he was spoke down too a bit. Anyway after placing the order and what we wanted the food came out it wasn’t correct but because it seemed like we were going to interrupt the people in the back room we just took what we had. It was nice food though. When we went to pay we hadn’t noticed that there wasn’t a price list so when we asked for the bill we were told that it was donation, what we thought was enough, it wasn’t posted anywhere and it took us by surprise as we where standing at the till, I was going to pay in cash but was told they don’t take cash so I had to give my donation in card by telling the person how much we where donating. After plucking a figure out of air as we wasn’t prepared we paid and left. Upon leaving we felt that the person we paid thought we hadn’t paid enough and wasn’t happy with the amount but after working out what we would have paid properly we worked out that we had paid more than what it might have been if there was a proper price on everything. Overall it has a great ethos and it’s great for giving people the experience that they need to be in a working environment but they need to show the price or tell customers first that it’s donations and card only."