Art Cafe

My favorite bar / place to party in Oxford!…read more This is a super spacious, BEAUTIFUL building. It was originally an old church that's since been refurbished. You can still admire the beautiful stained glass windows, though. There's a ton of space to mingle with friends or strangers. When we came at night it tended to be dimly lit with loud music playing, definitely a club type atmosphere, so you could get lost in the crowd pretty easily. Of course, they may have since changed that vibe since it's been a few years since I visited...but I loved it at the time. The friendly bar staff also fixed me the best White Russian I've ever had, too, so that definitely helps with the nostalgia factor. :)

A church converted into a pizza and beer and wine spot, this spot made a tasty thin crust pizza…read more There's come cool, hopefully, local art adorning the walls. At 7 p.m., the place was empty. Man, if this was the states, everybody and their mother would be waiting for a table. One pizza is about medium size and just enough for one person. My only small complaint was that it was extra oily but take a napkin and sop it up. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

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Barefoot

4.4(8 reviews)

0.7 mi

Delicious cinnamon buns!! We stayed across the road for the British Grand Prix weekend and this…read morebakery was perfect for us to grab breakfast to go on our way to Silverstone each morning. Coffee was delicious too!

If you are looking for great baked goods in Oxford, look no further than Barefoot Bakery!…read more Nestled in the heart of Jericho, this cozy little spot is an absolute gem for anyone who loves fresh, handcrafted treats. They also have a great selection of vegan and gluten-free options. The vibes are charmingly rustic! The staff are super friendly and always happy to recommend their favorites if you are stuck deciding (which you will be). Whether looking for a cozy spot to work, catch up with a friend, or simply indulge in sweets, Barefoot Bakery is a must-visit in Oxford!

Pumpkin, Pecan, and Maple Cake Slice (£4.50) - it's quite moist

Vegan Carrot Walnut Cake Slice

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Vegan Carrot Walnut Cake Slice, Pumpkin, Pecan, and Maple Cake Slice, Fig and Clementine Loaf Cake Slice

Black Sheep Coffee

4.1(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

Coolest coffee spot in Oxford. You can't miss it being located right in the corner of High st and…read moreSt. Aldate's. Easy to order from the screen but they're super helpful if you're stuck or don't know how to navigate it. An old man actually showed up while I was ordering and he had no clue what to do. He must have been in his 80s, it was nice to see how chilled and super patient he was helped by the guy behind the counter, who walked and helped him. Cheers to that. The place itself is so clean and super spacious. Two levels with the WC on the bottom level. The large windows on the top level allow you to seat and watch the street outside. The chairs to lounge are super cozy and comfy. My coffee latte was super tasty and my ham and cheese sandwich was the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

Mediocre coffee and breakfast sandwitches if you have no other option. Their acai is some of the…read moreworst I have ever tried. Straight out of the freezer. If you add extra toppings they just will not add them. You have to wait over 10 minutes after recieving it for it to melt even to the extent that you can begin breaking up the solid frozen block of acai, banana, granola, and penut butter. Even once it has thawn enought to attempt to eat it, all components are bland and flavourless. Also insanely expensive (£8+) for an approx 7.5 cm diameter bowl of frozen, flavourless slop.

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Corner of high st and St. Aldate's

Jericho Cafe

3.7(24 reviews)

0.7 mi

So, it was morning, and sure, I no doubt had one in my Air BnB, but I also wanted to go have have…read moreone at a nearby cafe, than and also that I wanted to go and visit some nearby cafes. Well, okay, won't necessarily say that they are really like the ones that I find in Melbourne, but this one was okay.

Cozy cafe in Jericho! I had the vegan English breakfast; it was great, but I would say they could…read moreadd another protein as the egg substitute. But very friendly staff and great place to read or study (except no laptops on weekends)!

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With sourdough

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Iced americano

The Vaults and Garden

4.4(85 reviews)

0.3 mi

Vaults & Gardens unfortunately had to move locations from there historic building and view of the…read moreRadcliffe Camera. They are now a short walk away nestled in a side street at 2 King Edward st. They still offer fantastic coffee, tea, and a cafe menu. I'm very partial to their breakfast menu usually ordering either the Full Oxford or the Eggs & Salmon. Service is quick and friendly and there's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Looking for a quiet seat, some warm coffee, and a fresh tasty bite? Look no further.

Just a quick walk from most anywhere in town . The building and surroundings are absolutely…read morestunning ! I was in awe ! Staff is kind and helpful and I loved that there were many vegetarian options . Coffee was delicious and loved the scone

Tea and scone with clotted cream and jam

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My gorgeous coffee with almond milk

opera cafe

3.9(13 reviews)

0.5 mi

So, this was pretty busy, but I guess one would expect this for a cafe first thing in the morning…read more Well, okay, I'm not all that sure if this was first thing in the morning - more like 10:00 or something. It was still quite crowded, but I did manage to squeeze in here for a tea, which was cool. Oh, and yeah, they had a pretty weird looking tea pot.

A cozy corner for coffee or brunch! The menu is quite…read moreextensive (especially considering the size of the place). We got coffees and toasties. I was not impressed by the coffee (I got a latte), but the food was fresh and delicious! The portions were generous too. I am keen to return to try their brunch menu (everything looked amazing!). There are three sitting area sections, including an outdoor patio. The staff was cordial, helpful, and quick with our order. The prices were reasonable for the serving sizes. I highly recommend them for a quick bite or brunch!

The ordering counter.

Fresh food options sold the day of our visit.

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George & Davis'

4.1(28 reviews)

0.5 mi

Stellar service, incredible coffee, wonderful ice cream flavor options, and a rather lovely…read moreatmosphere throughout the establishment!

"Make sure you visit G & D's!" was probably the most common refrain you'd hear from OSAP alums…read morebefore visiting Oxford. At least, those of them from Mississippi State always said this -- perhaps because, as a major AG school, many of us take the production of good ice cream very seriously. We're not called a cow college for nothing. :) G & D's, of course, refers to George and Davis. And, indeed, they have very, very good ice cream. I tend to keep it simple with chocolate, and theirs was always stellar. They have a couple locations around town so you can pick the one most convenient to you. It's a very popular place with a loyal following of students, residents, and tourists alike, and definitely worth giving a try.

Chocolate in waffle cones! :D

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Mortons at The Museum

5.0(1 review)

0.5 mi

Drinking coffee here exceeds your expectations... Amazing view and coffee made for my special wish…read moreby smiling staff. Ask Martin and Archie for chai coffee

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Boswells Tea Room & Cafe

4.5(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

Excellent tearoom, overlooked. They have a big range of lovely cakes. Good selection of teas…read more(although would like to see camomile) and soft drinks as well as wines. Afternoon tea very good value & sparkling white wine also an option. Breakfast and lunch set menu options that also offer good value that I am yet to try but is certainly on my list! Staff very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful and make you feel welcomed.

Visiting Oxford on our way back to New York, my cousin made sure we had tea and scones at Boswells…read more Lovely room. Excellent scones. Historic establishment.

Some of the comfy seats

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Old Fire Station Cafe Bar

4.3(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

This is a fine bar, not more than fine as it is not that special…read more The student nights are a great succes and not too expensive. Its not too big on the inside as it can get pretty crowded, usally combined with an intense heat and sweaty people. Therefore I prefer to spend my night elsewhere, but ofcourse, I know lots whod love the place. Once been there when Jordan (aka Katie Price) came to visit, and made a group of guys strip in front of the audience. Lots of fun! Although, as you can understand, most of the crowd where guys..only having eye for Jordan, waiting for her to show off her bodyparts, instead of the naked guys on stage...

Not to be confused with the theatre, The Old Fire Station bar (OFS) is famous for it's Tueday…read morestudent nights. The drinks are pretty cheap and it attract a good looking bunch of people. DJ's are hit and miss and the place isn't huge compared to the Bridge or Park End, but it's fun and has a god atmosphere. Monday nights at OFS is 'Flirt', a gay night. So if you are not of that persuasion head over to one of the other student nights!

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