This tiny, wood-beamed cafe serves popular, nutrient-packed all-day breakfasts and a short menu of light lunch and dinner mains containing Kentish ingredients as far as possible. The welcome is friendly but things get very busy at mealtimes.
Refectory Kitchen
Canterbury
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