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Saffron Cafe is situated in a convenient location Canterbury location just two minutes walk from the Whitefriars Shopping Centre. It has a convivial atmosphere and healthy, value for money menu. Saffron Cafe offers a blend of English and Continental foods whose ingredients are fresh and chosen each day.And for eating al fresco there is a private vine garden - the perfect place to meet up with family or friends or to have a relaxing business lunch.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Cafe, European, British, Mediterranean
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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All reviews brunch panini wraps pasta poached eggs fries pretty courtyard lovely cafe city centre pot of tea tasty food
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

we'd walked past several times from the car park to the city centre and this time thought we'd try it for lunch. There's a courtyard out back for nice days and we enjoyed simple toasties and coffee. It was quite busy but the service was...Ok and friendly enough. Perfectly fine.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 5 July 2023 via mobile

Arrived at 1ish to find the cafe not that busy. Told that the burgers were unavailable which cut the choice down by about a quarter. Food took a long time to arrive and was distinctly average. Not impressed to be honest.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 May 2023

Best secret garden in Canterbury. Absolutely delicious food at reasonable price. Such efficient staff and friendly owner. Wil be going again and again.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 26 May 2023

We had a breakfast and lunch there and both meals were very nice. Tasty food, not expensive, friendly staff.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 February 2023 via mobile

Excellent breakfast, we had the big breakfast. Four arrived at the same time with perfectly cooked eggs. Completely enjoyable and a great friendly waiter. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 2 January 2023 via mobile

Visited Saffron Cafe on a day out to Canterbury. Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed 2 big breakfasts which was definitely good farm produce with the most perfectly cooked dippable fried eggs and 2 coffees BUT however we nearly fell out the door gasping for...air when he slapped us with a £30 bill after charging us to change an item on the breakfast on the way out. I wouldn't recommend on a budget but I would recommend the breakfast itself I can't be honest than that.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 17 November 2022

We had lunch at this café about a week ago. Everything was perfect - good food, served promptly and by very pleasant staff. My poached egg on toast well done to perfection and my partners Panini was delicious. It was good value too - I...would definitely go again.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 8 October 2022 via mobile

As it was advertised as dog friendy; we walked in only to be berated by a very agitated owner who pushed us outside. I do mean pushed, I'm disabled and use a rollator. My partner who was trying to help me was told loudly to...move. All very dramatic It was if we'd brought the plague in. The food was average. He realised his mistake and tried to overcompensate. Another worker hustled us through as well but was very apologetic later. Cannot recommend.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 13 August 2022 via mobile

We found this little café by chance and decided to stop for lunch. It’s tucked away on a little street just a 5-minute walk from the city centre. Despite being a Saturday afternoon in high season we easily got a table. The waiting staff were...friendly, polite and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. They serve a choice of breakfasts (all day), wraps, salads, burgers, panini and main dishes. So it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch and lunch. We both had The Big Breakfast and a pot of tea for two. Our food arrived freshly prepared and piping hot. The ingredients are clearly of good quality and it was truly delicious. Without hesitation the waiter topped up the teapot with hot water to give us a second cuppa each, and also replenish the milk. It was simply perfect: a little gem of a café set away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. And it was good value too. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 26 July 2022

The large breakfast was pretty good but the bacon had no flavour, and a lot of fat on it. I did ask for a pot of tea during the food but never got it. A lot of trouble with WiFi, with multiple tries st inputting...different codes. Apparently they were changing router very recently. Staff atleast helpful and polite. May return.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 23 July 2022

Just had the loveliest lunch at Saffron, staff cheerful, good very good and a lot of choice. 3 generations well satisfied. Are in pretty courtyard at rear

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 17 June 2022

Tucked away in a narrow back street but close to the city centre with train station and car park nearby. A lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch, with simple food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff, excellent service. Menu includes simple food with a choice...of sandwiches, baguettes, pasta, salad, fries etc. Courtyard at the back.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 18 May 2022

We sat in the pretty courtyard at the back, and were served by a very friendly lady. We only wanted baguettes but these were tasty and plentiful.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 14 April 2022

So good we visited twice in the same day one for morning coffee and cake and again for lunch. Happy friendly welcoming staff fresh food served with a smile and reasonably priced. Recommend

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 17 January 2022 via mobile

The whole service was superb. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and hot. I totally recommend this for breakfast. Coffee was superb Great place to visit recommended by Google

Date of visit: January 2022
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Saffron Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5