FOOD + DRINK
VEGGIE AND VEGAN GOODNESS
Revival : Food & Mood , Whitstable @ revivalfoodandmood
Fully licensed vegetarian cafe and ice cream parlour as well as a social enterprise run by Mind , Bexley working in Kent . Revival is the first step in trying to bring much needed mental health services into the area while working to support those recovering from mental distress through employment and volunteer opportunities . Expect a full veggie menu with buddha bowls , plus an ice cream selection bursting with sundaes , knickerbocker glories , waffles and crepes . Enjoy a 1960 ’ s vibe and vinyl decks , DJ events and the chance to bring your own vinyl .
Life on High , Sevenoaks @ life _ on _ high _ cafe
A specialty coffee and pro-plant cafe with a wholesome , sustainable and fairly priced menu that turns into a vibrant social bar at night . The menu balances in season , organic , nutritious plantbased dishes , vegan and vegetarian , supplemented with carefully selected local meats , dairy and responsibly sourced fish from local suppliers .
Veg Box Café , Canterbury @ thevegboxcafe
Sitting in the shadow of the spires of Canterbury Cathedral , The Veg Box café is a bright and airy bistro that has been long established and much loved in the city . Independently run , The Veg Box serves natural , organic and vibrant foods full of colour and utterly divine in taste . Each day The Veg Box cooks up a selection of fresh and inventive dishes , serving them from a spotlessly clean counter , that are guaranteed to leave you feeling contentedly full and beautifully nourished . Happy chatter echoes across the walls of this cheerful canteen , which is decorated with unique artworks and hanging green plants .
Haven Vegetarian Kitchen and Bar , Tunbridge Wells @ havenkitchenandbar
With menus that are constantly evolving with the seasons and the wacky whims of the kitchen team , expect an exciting veggie experience . With small plates , big plates , desserts and weekend brunches , enjoy trendy dishes inspired by freshness and flavour that will be just as aesthetically pleasing as they are delicious .
ROOT , Hythe @ roothythe
Serving home-cooked , delicious and nutritious food and drink , as well as being a café , Root sells vegetarian and vegan products , gifts and groceries . All packaging used is biodegradable where possible and sourced from the UK to minimise the impact their products have on the world , leaving just the positives - products that are great for health and taste amazing . “ At its heart , Root is about providing tasty food that will do you good and make you happy in an environment that is comfortable and friendly ,” says founder , Eady .
Salata , Ashford @ salata _ ashford
Serving delicious plates of fresh whole foods in the form of crunchy salads , buddha bowls , wraps , sandwiches and more , Salata caters for gluten-free , vegan and vegetarian diets . The perfect spot for a healthy , tasty lunch .
Dr Legumes , Folkestone @ drlegumes
Passionate about blending local and exotic flavours to create a unique plant-based dining experience , a trip to Dr Legumes is certain to please both the taste buds and the body . A community interest company , Dr Legumes is invested in providing accessible workshops to engage the local community through food , promoting and focusing on health , wellbeing and sustainability , and using plant-based food as a tool to communicate the ethos of health-conscious food within the local community .
Planet Earth Kitchen , Dover @ planetearthkitchen
Two fully vegan outlets run by husband and wife team , Glenn and Lorraine . One is a mobile burger van that travels around Kent serving their delicious , award-winning burgers and other vegan delights . The second is PEK on the Marina Curve , Dover . Here , they make and sell curries , soups , wraps , burgers , desserts and drinks , including freshly squeezed orange juice and alcoholic beverages to enjoy under the breathtaking vista of Dover castle and White Cliffs Country .
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