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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Last update on 11 Mar 2025 by HannaFoy
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Added by AudreyEmmaPlyler on 02 Jul 2020
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113 Reviews
First Review by AudreyEmmaPlyler
AliceNevard
Points +468
Great brunch - Edit
Great plave to grab breakfast/ lunch in Cambridge. Great range of options and delicious. Environment feels welcoming.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-25
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sarahhh
Points +369
Cafe + bookshop + games - Edit
Delicious comfort food with great drinks options - smoothies, milkshakes, good coffee. Welcoming and relaxed, LGBT friendly. Lovely tempeh bacon!
Read moreCute bookshop upstairs.
Pros: Vegan cheese toasties, Biscoff and Oreo milkshakes, Lots of cake options
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claireonveg
Points +375
Great for breakfast! Dog Friendly - Edit
Lovely vibe, plenty of seating, with sofas, tables and chairs.
Read moreGreat menu, we were there for breakfast. Scrambled tofu with avocado was huge! The sausage roll was packed with fake mince and v tasty
Pros: Super team! Very welcoming, Dog friendly , Tasty good value good.
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Singerjulie
Points +304
Sadly disappointing. So close to being good. - Edit
We had the big breakfast. Our first time at Thrive, and we were excited to try the food. It was tasty - my first experience of tempeh and I liked it. The downsides were the temperature - potato and sausage hot, everything else tepid - and the portion size. I don't need ridiculous amounts, but we had what looked like one small mushroom cut into tiny slivers, and probably one small potato chopped into small pieces. There were loads of (cold) beans. I could have sent it back, but I was hungry, and hot food should be a basic standard when sending food out. I wanted so much to like it, but I'm unlikely to return.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-06
Pros: Tempeh bacon
Cons: Cold food, Teaspoon portions
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PlantBasedTreatyDoha
Points +122
Good environment - Edit
Lovely environment, cost-effective and tasty food, and welcoming staff.
Read moreA must-go for those visiting or living in Cambridge.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-07
Pros: Welcoming staff, Satisfying food, Four different environments for all tastes
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theveganlau
Points +136
Great food, drinks and atmosphere - Edit
I love coming to Thrive. It's such a welcoming space for all with a great menu.
Read moreThis time around I had a dreamy Biscoff milkshake and a gluten-free billionaires tart. I think I was in a sugar coma afterwards.. but it was worth it 😂
Thankyou to the lovely staff!
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-04
Pros: Great menu, Lots of gluten-free options, Welcoming atmosphere
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Greenbob62
Points +36
Good vegan options - Edit
A decent selection of vegan options. I couldn't find anything to complain about. It's dog friendly which is a massive plus for me. It's a cafe more than a restaurant so I wouldn't expect a huge menu.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Dog friendly
Cons: No complaints
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ElizabethR
Points +32
Could be better - Edit
We stopped in for lunch to support a vegan spot, and the atmosphere was really pleasant — warm, welcoming, and the staff were very friendly. That said, the food didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I found myself wishing for more whole food-based dishes rather than the heavier reliance on faux meats and cheeses. Everything could’ve used a little more time in the oven — my meal wasn’t quite finished, and I, unfortunately, couldn’t eat most of it. That said, the breakfast menu looks more up my alley, so I’m open to giving it another try. Hoping for a better experience next time!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere
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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 +4554
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 +650
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 +1067
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 +517
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 +471
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 +78
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 +651
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 +363
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 +2212
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 +2387
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 +232
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 +126
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 +956
Cozy - Edit
Relaxed and quirky cafe in lovely quiet and green area.
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Icthyo
Points +2536
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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