Best Dessert Shops in Canterbury
The best dessert shops in Canterbury cover gelato, Greek loukoumades, crêpes, waffles and proper cake, all from places where the sweet stuff is the main event rather than an afterthought. Bakeries, cafes, bubble tea and afternoon tea have their own guides. Student tip: several spots stay open late or deliver, which makes them ideal for a post-exam treat or a flat movie night.
- 7 places
- What each one is best for
- Website and Google Maps for each
- 1
A.T. Patisserie
A.T. Patisserie, the Palace Street shop from Azucar Treats, is cake heaven. Its menu lists classic and deluxe vintage cakes, a patisserie selection, cookie pies, blondies and brownies, and its Instagram flags extra treats and specials. It opens on selected days only, so check before you make the trip.
- 2
Amorino
Amorino on the Parade serves Italian gelato shaped into a rose, and you can pick as many flavours as you like for your petals. Look out for seasonal frozen creations such as the hazelnut and chocolate Autunno. It stays open late, and if the sofa wins, it delivers through Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
- 3
Chimney Cake Shop
Chimney Cake Shop bakes Hungarian kürtőskalács, spirals of dough rolled in sugar that caramelises into a crisp shell around a soft middle. Pick from eight signature flavours, including cinnamon, cocoa, coconut and pistachio, all vegetarian and halal. Find the stall on the High Street at weekends, usually near the Royal East Kent Yeomanry Memorial.
- 4
Lookumades
Lookumades on St Margaret's Street makes loukoumades, little Greek doughnuts made to order and served hot. Toppings run from honey, cinnamon and walnut to Biscoff, pistachio and Dubai chocolate, and you can add a scoop of gelato made in store. Open late every day, it is a strong post-lecture or post-pub stop.
- 5
Cité Crepes
Cité Crêpes on Rose Lane calls itself Canterbury's original crêperie, going since 2002. Signature sweet crêpes include Strawberry and Oreo, while savoury ones such as goats cheese, honey and walnut keep things balanced. It trades Monday to Saturday and posts new fillings on Instagram, so check there before you head over.
- 6
Cake Box
Cake Box on Station Road West, near Canterbury West station, is the place for egg-free cakes. Grab a slice, cupcakes, a cheesecake or a sundae, or order a celebration cake in flavours like red velvet, speculoos or Dubai chocolate. Handy for the next time you forget a flatmate's birthday.
- 7
Creams Cafe
Creams on Palace Street is a full-on dessert parlour, so come hungry. The menu runs from waffles, crêpes and sundaes to gelato, cookie dough, hot puddings, milkshakes and froffles. It stays open late for dessert after dinner, and you can order in through its delivery partners when leaving the flat feels like too much.
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