Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
British
Breakfast
Est. 2020. Fully vegan/plant-based cafe serving toasties, burgers, nachos and masala. Offers a wide selection of brunch options. Open Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00. Fri. & Sat. may be open later for events.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 11 Mar 2025 by HannaFoy
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Added by AudreyEmmaPlyler on 02 Jul 2020
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105 Reviews
First Review by AudreyEmmaPlyler
Waldyvgun
Points +265
Comfortable space - Edit
Lovely atmosphere in the cafe, feels comfortable and is an inclusive space. Good selection with some specials; we were greeted with a list of what was sold out - appears we arrived on a busy day!
Read moreWe ordered thrive salad, a vegan sausage roll, and fries. Everything appeared at different times and we had to put in a request for the missing b*con tempeh on the salad, but the staff were apologetic and referred to the busyness of the cafe.
Couldn't fit cake in, but there was a great selection in the chiller cabinet!
Pros: Cosy, chilled atmosphere , Mix of staples and specials , Good cake selection
Cons: Food arriving separately , Having to request missing items
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Fattyted
Points +4259
Fantastic breakfasts - Edit
Great food, and fast service, at Thrive. Loved the full cooked breakfast.
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LastLasagne
Points +20
Cozy English breakfast on a travel - Edit
We had the big breakfast which was really solid though not outstanding in taste or portion size. But for the fun of having a full British breakfast with even bacon and sausage despite being vegan on our holiday it was 100% worth it. The cafe was really cozy. The prize is ok compared to other breakfasts that are most often rather expensive and small too. Full recommend for a vegan stay in Cambridge
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lauraXsynthesis
Points +619
Best place for vegan brunch or lunch in Cambridge - Edit
I love this place. Friendly staff, informal atmosphere, and loads of amazing things on the menu. Also dog-friendly. I brought a few non-veggie folks with me and everybody liked it.
Read morePros: Menu, Friendly, Dog friendly
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Plumesworld
Points +1034
Lovely Thriving Café - Edit
It was really busy when we arrived on a Sat lunchtime but luckily a table became free. We enjoyed a chick'n burger and cheese toastie both with fries and an Oreo milkshake and a matcha latte. All were really tasty and the staff were very friendly. Also dog friendly which is always a bonus. Opening queer-friendly with flags and gender neutral bathrooms.
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Coeliacsquirrel
Points +426
Nice brunch spot - Edit
Good place to meet for brunch with friends. I had the Willo’s potatoes which came with scrambled tofu, avocado & tempeh bacon. Food was nice enough but portions were small for the price. Even after having the so-called big breakfast my husband still had room for a Chelsea bun.
Read morePros: Cosy friendly atmosphere, Eco friendly
Cons: Only one GF brunch option, Quite expensive for portion size
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vegancoupletravels_
Points +372
Vegan in Cambridge - Edit
Nice little cafe and have visited a couple of times whilst visiting Cambridge. Always nice tasty food and a homey feel and would return again.
Read morePros: Tasty homemade food, One of the few fully vegan places in Cambridge!
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AidyGD
Points +58
Could be great but didn’t cut it - Edit
I’ll be honest. This place could be great. Nice look and feel and quite cosy. But a few point that really let it down:
Read more1) The staff. No smile or anything from the girl behind the counter. Not very welcoming which is always key.
2) The food took about 20/25 minutes to come out when it wasn’t busy. The drinks came out just after…
3) The Big breakfast was ok, but came out with chopped fried potatoes and not hash browns as advertised.
4) The staff again. They we’re all laughing and talking when they all eventually turned up. Can’t give the customer a smile, but plenty for each other….
Cheek really considering the card machine asks for a tip when you pay. £30 breakfast all in all for two people. Not worth it. Shame as it could have been good.
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LeighStainsby
Points +56
What a gem! - Edit
This cafe is an eco-friendly, safe, and inclusive space, and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. You can have breakfast, light bites, lunch, specials, hot and cold drinks, shakes & smoothies and cocktails. It's very reasonably priced, too.
Read morePros: Safe and friendly, Cheerfully decorated , Supports local artists
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RhiannonMay
Points +635
Tasty comfort food - Edit
Just really good comfort food. Sometimes you just want a toastie which can be hard as a vegan in a non-vegan world. This place delivered!
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rachrobinson
Points +327
Good takeaway grub on route home! - Edit
Generous with portion sizes, yummy fresh food 💚
Read moreCarrot cake was spot on 🥕
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mariamc27
Points +1739
Underwhelmed :( - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times & after the first time I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt when food was quite bland. Sadly it was the same when I visited today. It was great to have a wide selection but the food was just ok, I wouldn’t rush back. It’s a shame cause I wanted to love it (as others do) but it didn’t live up to expectations for me.
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LittleAliceFell
Points +2326
Lovely spot - Edit
Updated review Feb 2023: Such a friendly and cosy atmosphere! Much more expansive menu since kitchen change, with lots of GF options. Tasty food, though table orders came out at very different times. It was super busy and staff were apologetic! Much improved and definitely worth a visit if in Cambridge 😊
Read morePrevious review 2021: Lovely cafe - great selection of gluten free options. Unfortunately, the food was a little undercooked and some of the side vegetables in my dish were out of stock, so my meal was a little underwhelming. They were very busy that day, so I will definitely give Thrive another go, in the future.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-01
ThriveCambridge
Thank you so much for updating your review and so happy uyou found improvement! :)
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Asleep On A Sunbeam
Points +113
Delicious - Edit
Answered my very important questions like if their carrot cake was sullied by containing things like raisins or currants (it was, I opted for the chocolate fudge cake instead, rich, filling, yet
Read moreSomehow moreish
, not entirely unlike crack).
Fast, friendly, have to take 5 stars off and give zero though as their dog board wasn’t called “Elwoods farm board”
Pros: Tasty, Reasonably priced , Fast
Cons: Dog picture board not called Elwood’s farm board
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GingerHerbivore
Points +212
Awesome cafe - Edit
Cosy place with breakfast options, burgers, burritos or toasties, cakes and bakes. They’ve also got board games, free WiFi, and sell books! Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Board games and books , Friendly staff
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gfbread
Points +16
10/10 - Edit
Great coffee and hot chocolate, i didn’t try any of the savoury but the bakes are divine
Read morePros: chelsea buns, atmosphere, decor
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BeckyL91
Points +104
Delicious cakes and a great vibe! - Edit
The venue was cool and quirky, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and I loved the ethos of the place. We had the salted caramel cheesecake, red velvet cake, an iced matcha latte and an iced turmeric latte and they were delicious. This was our first time in Cambridge but we’ll definitely pay another visit in the future. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Great vibe, Great food, Friendly staff
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victisch1
Points +865
Cozy - Edit
Relaxed and quirky cafe in lovely quiet and green area.
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Icthyo
Points +2495
Quirky and friendly space - Edit
The staff really go out of their way to be helpful and have a chat. The breakfast was nice, and they have lots of appealing options for cakes and mains. Note that the breakfast menu is served until noon, after which then the day menu is offered
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Kate134
Points +229
Great lunch pitstop - Edit
Fabulous range of lunch options from toasties to burritos. We had the humus and a toastie. Fab fresh ingredients, chai latte top notch, and gorgeous upstairs space. We also loved the bookshop and art exhibit 🙂
Read morePros: Good choice, Great value , Lovely space
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Sweet.rain
Points +115
THE vegan cafe in Cambridge - Edit
This is my favourite cafe in Cambridge (and I’ve been to 20 )…
Read moreIt’s adorable; decorated with plants, and the staff are so friendly and vibrant – always complimenting me!
Vegan croissants, cakes, gf options, breakfast/ brunch, lunch; so many drink options
I especially love the fries with garlic mayo, matcha iced lattes (they offer almond, coconut, oat and soya milk) and the muffins
The vibe is relaxed; there’s art for sale on the walls from independent artists, a sustainable refill shop and plug sockets, sofas and outside seating for when it’s sunny!
Pros: Fully Vegan cakes, coffee and meals , Very comfortable, great place to work, Very social and friendly
Cons: Only the distance from the town centre!
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CathyWhitehorne
Points +216
Great vegan place - Edit
Came here for a vegan Cabaret they were hosting! The food was amazing, I had the chickpea curry and it was delicious. The staff were all very friendly!! This place is great!
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vegan161
Points +1126
really cute restaurant - Edit
restaurant aka small plant and book store. lovely ambiente but the chik‘n burger was pretty basic. only mayo and salad in could be a bit more special. but everything else was cool.
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JohnGroot
Points +898
Thrfive stars - Edit
We hadden 2x het volledige veganistische Engelse ontbijt. Met alle gekkigheid er op en er aan. Was lekker!
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AxtonHupbubble
Points +50
Coffee and Croissants - Edit
Lovely place
Read moreOnly been able to grab a coffee and a croissant but great every time ☕🥐
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ToeKneeOni
Points +345
Best cheesecake - Edit
I've only been here for dessert but I keep coming back for the cheesecake. It's absolutely delicious.
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luciatazp
Points +2092
Good drinks but could be hotter - Edit
Both the matcha and the hot chocolate we had were tasty, but they could have been warmer. Also, a little bit steep.
Read morePros: Tasty drinks
Cons: Expensive
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