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Higher Ground Cafe

Cafe, Vegan Chili & Pastries

Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 6 reviews

4.2food Very vegan-friendly

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Top tips

Ask the barista to check ingredient details if you’re choosing a dairy-free treat; one reviewer appreciated their careful menu check.
Good to know: Check whether the vegan chili is available before relying on it; reviewers have found it sold out and noted that its portion and ingredients have changed.

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Try the vegan Nanaimo bar or ask about other vegan sweets in the display.
Expect a busy cafe and limited seating at peak times.

People mention

Date square, nanaimo bar and brownie.

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Also chili and cookie.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: work & study

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Coffee, dessert
Cards and mobile pay

About

This Kensington cafe pairs organic coffee and tea with familiar cafe dishes, including a gluten-free vegan chili and a rotating selection of vegan sweets such as Nanaimo bars and date squares. It’s a casual spot for reading by the fireplace or catching an open mic, though reviews note that the cafe can get busy, seating can be hard to find, and some food items may sell out.