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Awesome Canteen

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 1,009 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1009) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified moderate
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Awesome Canteen
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
1009

What recent reviews say

The menu delivers on taste and variety, with creative dishes like fried chicken sushi and risotto curry earning consistent praise for flavour and portion size. Staff openly list protein content per dish, and they welcome dogs at window seating. Parking is tight, drinks can arrive undersized relative to the menu photo, and service lapses happen when staff are distracted. The interior needs refreshing, and a few diners reported long waits, but most find the food justifies the moderate price.

Praised for
  • food quality and taste
  • creative and diverse menu
  • pet-friendly policy
  • healthy options with nutrition info
  • good portions
Watch-outs
  • limited parking
  • inconsistent drink portion sizing
  • inattentive service at times
  • decor looks dated
  • slow food wait times
  • seafood freshness concerns (isolated)
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Best for: Health-conscious diners seeking flavourful food, dog owners, and those valuing ingredient transparency.
Think twice if: Drivers with limited time should note parking is tight; those ordering drinks should specify glass size to avoid ice-heavy servings.

Strengths

  • creative comfort food (fried chicken sushi, risotto curry)
  • transparent nutrition labelling
  • dog-friendly seating
  • healthy menu options without sacrificing taste

Worth knowing

  • Chef Andrew credited for fried chicken sushi dish
  • Nutrition content listed per dish on menu
  • Pet owners restricted to window seating area
  • Drinks menu photos shown in larger glasses than actual servings
  • Counter order and pay-upfront system

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Limited direct mention; watermelon sorbet portion critique (oversized in photo, heavy on ice).
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Strong praise for creative mains and burgers; portion sizes generally good; occasional long wait times.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Panna cota with berry praised as delicious and healthy.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Interior looks dated and needs refreshing, though creative plating noted.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
Dogs welcome at window seating; one negative review from diner unaware of policy.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
Service lapses noted when staff distracted; counter ordering system.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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537
4
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3
111
2
33
1
41

Common questions

Can I bring my dog?
Yes, but you must sit at the window seating area.
What's the ordering process?
Order at the counter and pay upfront before your food is prepared.
Do you show nutrition info?
Yes, protein content is listed for each dish to help with ordering.

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Last updated 2026-07-05