# Route 23, Canterbury — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Route 23 — Coffee Shop in Canterbury with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 8 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/restaurants/route-23 (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

Coffee Shop

# Route 23

Sussex Avenue, Canterbury

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18239372748782313255&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Route 23](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113162635944393233433)

**In short:** Route 23 is a coffee shop in Canterbury, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Route 23

Route 23 is a coffee shop at Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre on Sussex Avenue. It serves coffee, soup, mains and cakes, all made on site. The café has a children's area and is suitable for groups. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating.

The shop operates on a limited schedule. It offers suspended coffee and work experience placements.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Route 23's own website](http://route23coffee.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** Closed

**Saturday** Closed

**Sunday** Closed

## What's nearby

- Canterbury City Council Neighbourhood Centre next door
- Canton Martial Arts - Canterbury 150m away
- PQA Canterbury 150m away
- Barton Manor School 150m away
- Chaucer House Care Home - Avante Care & Support 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (8 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Canterbury

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103282).

[More restaurants in Canterbury](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/restaurants)

★ 4.9 (8 reviews)

[Visit official website](http://route23coffee.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Canterbury

**Plus Code** 9F3374G2+2P

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Route 23?

Route 23 is open Mon closed; Tue 9am–3pm; Wed–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Route 23 any good?

Route 23 is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Route 23 good for children?

Yes, Route 23 is listed as good for children.

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