Marks & Spencer

You know that feeling when you're trudging down St George's Street with shopping bags, desperately needing a sit-down and something decent to eat? The M&S café sorts you right out. Tucked above the main store, it's become the go-to spot for Canterbury shoppers who want something a cut above the usual high street offerings. The full English here is surprisingly good – proper sausages, not the rubbery nonsense you get elsewhere – and their coffee actually tastes like coffee. Plus, you can grab one of those Colin the Caterpillar slices or a Percy Pig hot chocolate if you're feeling nostalgic. It's not groundbreaking, but it's reliable, reasonably priced, and the staff are lovely. Perfect for refuelling between hitting Fenwick and wandering through the Cathedral grounds.