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Awesome Canteen

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 1,009 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1009) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Awesome Canteen
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
1009

What recent reviews say

Food quality and creativity drive most visits, with reviewers praising everything from fried chicken sushi to curry risotto and noting the welcome nutritional info on dishes. A few hit snags: drinks feel undersized for the price, parking is tight, and service staff sometimes lag, though the kitchen generally keeps pace and portions satisfy. Pet-friendly window seating works for dog owners.

Praised for
  • varied, creative menu
  • good portion sizes
  • quality ingredients (chicken, beef, seafood)
  • healthy options with nutritional labeling
  • cozy atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • small drink portions relative to price
  • limited parking
  • slow service at times
  • inconsistent menu offerings (online vs physical)
  • staff distraction on phones
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Best for: Health-conscious diners and pet owners seeking varied, fresh meals with transparent nutrition facts.
Think twice if: Tight parking and occasional staff inattention may frustrate; drinks come small relative to price.

Strengths

  • creative fusion dishes (sushi burgers, curry risotto)
  • nutritional info listed per dish
  • pet-friendly window seating
  • quality proteins and fresh flavors

Worth knowing

  • Chef Andrew credited for fried chicken sushi
  • Nutritional protein content listed per dish
  • Pet owners restricted to window seating
  • Counter ordering and pay-first model
  • Grilled chicken pomodoro, Japanese curry chicken katsu burger, Suzuki risotto curry, watermelon sorbet, panna cotta with berry among reviewed dishes

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Limited direct evidence; beverages (watermelon sorbet, watermelon mint with asam boi) mentioned but drink portions criticized as small.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Praised for creative fusion dishes, fresh ingredients, and consistent quality across mains; slow kitchen output noted once.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
Dogs welcome at window seating only; one reviewer objected strongly, but others appreciated the policy.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
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2
33
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41

Common questions

Can I bring my dog?
Yes, pet owners are welcome but must sit in the window seating area.
Do you list nutritional info?
Yes, protein content is shown for each dish to help customers choose.
How do I order?
You order at the counter and pay upfront before your meal is prepared.

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Last updated 2026-07-06