Very cute cafe in Oxford. A bit of a steep walk upstairs to the seating floors, but you can order from your table. The vibes are super cute. I got a breakfast panini. It was SUPER good! Sausage, fried egg, bacon, and cheese....what could be better? Devoured it before I could take a picture. Price wasn't bad, but I also live in California so I'm used to paninis priced at around $7-$8. read more

You know, I really shouldn't attempt to compare cafes in Australia with Cafes in England because, well, they certainly don't happen to be all that much the same. However, this one actually wasn't all that bad, so I guess the concept is starting to appear, despite this being a Uni town. Anyway, yeah, it was a decent place for breakfast, so yeah, I definitely liked it. read more

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Amazing cafe with a variety of food. Snag a table and order through the QR code with Apple Pay. Highly recommend when visiting Oxford!

Panini time was a blast. Vegan panini was like giving yum even though it had mushrooms and tofu they put seasoning in there. 4 floors so be prepared to break a light sweat if you wanna find seating upstairs. Cute angled shop read more

Art Cafe - Vegan panini - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Great food and service. Did not stay but take-away was efficient and smartly packaged.

Perfect little cafe in the center/centre of the university area. Small but tiered like a good cake with several floors of seating. Lots of vegan friendly options and also gf dairy free options. The gf df lemon drizzle cake was lovely. They have good coffee, matcha and juices. Table service available. Definitely recommend read more

Art Cafe - Quick shot of the top floor, trying to be unobtrusive hence blurry. - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

This is a cozy place to grab breakfast or lunch. It's warm, inviting, and welcoming, with bright colors and a comfortable upstairs seating area. It's very convenient to the Oxford Castle and old prison, which is how we wound up brunching here one day. The food was fresh, wholesome, and prepared quickly. They have traditional breakfast offerings as well as bagels, baguettes, salads, etc. You can also find smoothies, shakes, and plenty of warm beverages to help pep you up! read more

A nice place tested for breakfast. Healhy selection, homey decor and good food. Service is great and food tastes nice. English breakfast of decent size and NOT a greasy plate (challenge passed). Worth a try. Extend outside as well for outdoor lunch/afternoon meal). read more

Free WiFi. Seating is provided upstairs or outside cafe chairs. Order at the counter and you will get a table number where they will serve you. Food is great and beautifully prepared. Full on English Breaky was delicious. read more

Lovely coffee place to chill out for the day. Tried the cortado and cappuccino. Got bunch of breakfast food as well. Cheers! read more

Art Cafe - Cortado and cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Tried their outdoor crepe stand later in the day, so it wasn't busy. My savoury crepe was decent, but everything else was not. Blond/ginger-ish young man taking order seemed to be high or something. He was really odd and slow at responding when taking my order. Weirdest thing was after he took my order (btw-only people in the queue were just me and the person who had ordered before me), less than a minute later he looks at me again and asks what I want to order as if I was a brand new customer? He wasn't the only odd one that night though, as the man in charge of the crepes was also having an off day and when someone came back saying he had given her the wrong crepe, he had a big strop by first arguing with her then making a big show of having to throw away the crepe and discarding the batter he had put on the hot plate for mine. Then someone else came up to order and demanded his order be made first as he was in a hurry, the chef complied with neither apology nor acknowledgment that he'd pushed back my order. All in all, I waited half an hour for my single item, which came with a heavy side of attitude from completely unprofessional staff. read more

Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. We kind of brunched it. Great coffee. We got the traditional English breakfast that comes with baked beans, black pudding, sausage, potatoes and mushrooms, bacon, and toast. They have a variety of baked goods, pastries and desserts. They also carry gluten free and vegan options. I ordered a soy latte and was happy they had non-dairy milk available. So good and would order again. It's also only a 3 min walk from Oxford castle. I would like to come back and try their paninis. Highly recommend! read more

Art Cafe - Traditional English breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

I probably chose the wrong dish but the egg's Benedict was aggressively mediocre. It wasn't something I particularly wanted to keep eating. The eggs were small and weren't runny and the Hollandaise tasted too much of vinegar. I don't think this dish is indicative of the cafe's food quality though. Their sandwiches look nice. read more

Art Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

I love Art Cafe. It's an amazing find! It's quite small, but there are three floors of seating area. The coffee is good, and the staff are quite friendly. There's a wide assortment of baked goods, and there's loads to order from the menu! It's also a good place to get some work done, although they request that you don't sit there and work for too long if it's busy. On a nice day, there's outdoor seating as well, which I look forward to using as soon as I can! read more

Art Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Darling cafe with delicious crepe in the center of Oxford. The only thing preventing 5 stars is the volume of Nutella in the chocolate crepes. If you are a chocolate addict it's great. Otherwise, just ask for a half portion of the Nutella and you sill be fine. Also the latte was perfect. read more

Cute, little cafe. Friendly staff, great prices, great food! Definitely recommend! Had the simple breakfast, I don't eat beans so I asked if I could trade it in for new potatoes and they were able to do that for me! Had one of their scones too and it was delish! read more

Ducked into this cafe on a rainy Saturday afternoon to escape what else? The rain. I ordered a plain ol' cuppa with a slice of their earl grey lemon cake, while my friend got the matcha latte and a chocolate brownie. The tea was standard... Not much to say about that. The earl grey lemon cake was interesting to say the least. The cake went from wet, soggy, and kind of mushy on the bottom tier, to dry and crumbly on the upper two tiers. I'm not sure if this was intentional since I'm not a baker and don't know much about pastries, but it did catch me a bit off guard and was a bit off putting. I like my cakes to be moist all around, and this was both a bit too moist and dry all at the same time. My friend's matcha latte looked yummy and well done though, and her chocolate brownie was moist, dense, and chocolatey. I do love the ample seating Art Cafe has, and their prices are more than reasonable. Do drop in if you want an affordable afternoon tea! read more

Art Cafe - Starting from upper left going clockwise: matcha latte, chocolate brownie, tea, earl grey lemon drizzle cake - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Best latte and crepes in town! Wonderful service and just what we needed as a break from walking the town!

I just loved this place. Great food, great environment and relaxing. My kids and I sat and had a beautiful breakfast looking out windows with beautiful windows onto Oxford. read more

Service. Coffee. Tiramisu. Nice, courteous service. The coffee is good and the pastries are as well. Free Wi-Fi, that actually works! Why is that so hard to find here? Good on ya, Art Coffee! read more

I was on a day trip to Oxford on Monday with a friend and we were wandering around the beautiful and very academic city going to museums, parks, bars and cafes. I did not want to go to any chain cafe, so I looked up some cafes on Yelp and the name (Art Cafe) itself caught my fancy. This beautiful cafe is right in the middle of Oxford City Center and will definitely catch your attention because of the minimalist yet simple white and bright green colors outside. When we walked in, we thought it was small but then realized that there were 3 floors to this small independent cafe - Impressive! They have a great collection of fresh fruit smooties, I had a berry blast (raspberry, strawberry and blackberry) smoothie and my friend went for a Mango, Banana and Passion Fruit one. I have to say I did not pick the best one because of the million seeds that was there in mine. The cafe has free wifi and is decorated with beautiful photographs and art on the walls. The seating arrangement is very simple yet nice, I can imagine this would be a great place for students to come and do some work - fresh break from the library for sure. The price was not too high either, 7.50 for two smoothies is pretty decent. Verdict: If you are visiting oxford, do stop by here for a coffee and nice break! read more

Very unique cafe. The seating is on two stories and space is tight, but the environment is relaxing on a weekend. Menu is quite large. I ordered and recommend the marinated tofu wrap. Everything was fresh and made on demand. The one negative is the narrow stairway, so people are constantly waiting for each other to pass when going up and down. read more

Art Cafe - Apple cinnamon oatmeal (porridge). - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

really good iced coffee! Has three milk alternatives soy,oat and almond and have tried with both oat and almond and they are both great! also uses paper straws! read more

I had been previously here and I had found it pretty standard. The english breakfast wasn't fantastic but not bad either. Having been here a second time about 2 weeks ago, I found it simply disappointing. First they refused to make an egg white omelette - really not an incredible order but apparently undoable. Then upstairs all the tables were disgustingly sticky. It was really gross to sit there or try to prop your arms on the table. The food was mediocre at best in terms of portion size and flavour. Maybe breakfast isn't their thing - should have gone with a sandwich or panini. Overall, I can't recommend this place because I was throughly disgusted with the sticky tables. If you are looking for all day breakfast here, don't bother. Go to Brown's. read more

A nice small place right in the middle of Oxford town area in front of the shopping mall. Lovely coffee and food as well. Well priced menu and friendly staff. Plently of seating as you climb the stairs. Food is flavorful and fresh. I guess they are better known for their breads and coffee. If you are in a hurry, maybe you can grab a coffee which won't leave you disappointed. Lovely little cafe and for sure I would come back. read more

I signed up to the art cafe I'm here every day for my cup of tea. And as a valued customer you would like to have access to there wifi. No you don't. I'm being told access denied. This isn't the way to treat customers. I'm not happy about this. read more

This spot has great seating options and a wide array of food on the menu. I went with a group of 8 and there was something on the menu for everyone to enjoy. read more

The coffee here is good and reasonably price, although the size is modest. The food looks good and is reasonable if taking away, but almost a pound more to eat in. We were here on a Sunday morning, and there was plenty of space. The staff are also incredibly friendly and helpful - in a short period of time we witnessed them helping both elderly people and a mother with push chair, on each occasion without prompting. The location is also good, although there are certainly cafes with more beautiful views than the county hall and central library if one is visiting Oxford and wants an 'experience'. read more

I love this place. I come every time I'm in town. The food is great, prices reasonable, and you can sit there all day with a nice cup of tea without people hassling you. WiFi is good too. It does get kind of warm/stuffy if there are too many people, but not so much it bothers you. read more

Love their art exhibitions and friendly atmosphere. The place wasn't very busy in the afternoon but it usually gets quite busy. At the counter you can pick up loyalty card to get your 10th drink 4 free. There's no wifi password:) Great choise of gluten free sandwiches, salads and pasta; I've tried delicious desserts, smoothies and coffees. Prices are ok if it comes to city centre - £3,5 smoothie, £2,75 iced coffee read more

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Exploring Oxford as a new local, interior, staff and exhibition are all great additions to the good atmosphere. The coffee is of a good standard, and they can do a good range of drinks. For coffee dons however, it's not amazing; a little overkill on the brewing and good (not outstanding) bean selection. read more

I came across this cafe by googling local cafes in Oxford and by the other nice reviews, I decided to try it out. It's a tiny little place so it's easy to walk right passed it, so don't miss it! The lime green signs help though! They offer a nice range of soups, sandwiches, bagels, breakfast (served all day), pastries and coffees/teas. The staff was really attentive and nice. I ordered the breakfast pancakes and a small chai latte. The prices were good in my eyes, both came out to £6.65. It's 3 stories, so you have to walk upstairs for seating and since I went around lunch time, I had to go to the third floor which was empty. I enjoyed my meal and the free wifi! The pancakes were yummy and the fruit it came with (blueberries & strawberries) were fresh. I noticed other food people had ordered and it all looked delicious. Would definitely recommend as a place to catch up, study or whatever you fancy! read more

Art Cafe - Breakfast pancakes, served with fruit & a small chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Oxford, OXF

I was at the City Centre first day I arrived at Oxford, running errands like a headless chicken. Having just stepped off the plane, I was craving some real food. Cue Art Cafe (formerly known as Green's Cafe?) This place is tiny when you go in, but it's like a hidden treasure! The menu and choices of sandwiches were overwhelming, but I saw the Bacon, Brie and Cranberry panini (served hot) and I knew I wanted it. The first bite was an amalgam of creamy, savory and sweet goodness. Heaven. I guess something I've learned is that people don't look at you weird here if you're chomping down on a sandwich while you're walking around town, which is perfect because that's exactly what I was doing. Stuck in panini mecca. Next up, I definitely want to try their traditional English breakfast some time, which is served all-day, everyday! read more

Cute little cafe with a large range of options from breakfast to burgers and steaks. I had The French panini (bacon, Brie, and cranberry) which, at £4.50 for eat in and £3.75 for takeaway I believe, was delicious and filling at an amazing value. The area of the shop is small but has two extra floors for seating and each floor is cutely decorated with art. The cafe has free wifi which is easy to connect to, making it a great place to study. The entire place has a great and relaxing atmosphere and is a hidden jewel amongst the slew of awful eateries in Oxford. read more

The best hot chocolate I ever had was at this cafe in Oxford. I stopped by here the first day I arrived for my 4 month stay in Oxford. After that first day I was hooked. I came back almost every day. I always got the the hot chocolate with a chicken sandwich. They had free wifi, so I would come and write my papers here. The staff Fernando, John, and Alice I remember so well. They were some of the kindest people I met while abroad. I really love this coffee shop. Plus they carry some gluten free products! I highly suggest checking this place out. read more

Great food selection, very yummy, good prices, extremely friendly staff! They were very prompt and it did not disappoint. Good indoor and outdoor seating and all around very cute! Highly recommend! read more

The coffee was disappointing. I had a cortado ... It was the size of a latte and tasted thin.

Literally the worst place of its kind in Oxford. Not only did the staff allow a woman to barge in front of me and literally talk across my face despite having seen that I was first in the queue, they then proceeded to 1. Serve me the wrong drink - two of the wrong drink, actually. 2. Insist that I had ordered the wrong drink - some weird green thing I'd never even heard of and certainly did not order. 3. Charge me incorrectly. 4. Be extremely rude about it all. The coffee I eventually got was fine. However, I also asked for a panini which was horrible. The bread tasted stale, the onion was cut so thickly that it wasn't even warm let alone cooked and overpowered the rest of it, and the tuna mayo didn't have enough mayo so the whole thing was dry. There are probably 50+ places to get a sandwich and a coffee in Oxford. I advise you to pick another one. ANY other one. The horrendous service and terrible food quality are just not good enough in a competitive environment. read more

Yuck this place well dump is a terrible place I took my husband there once and the food was still raw as we had a full English breakfast or could call it a full breakfast s**t the sausages was still raw like they just took them out of the packet and plopped em on the plates the seated area was filthy as the dust in there and greasy plates and cutlery..as won't ever return there for a meal not even a drink the cups is even filthy.I used to work there and the state of there cooking equipment is well yuck or what it's all thick and I mean thick with grease and grime and black burnt food.as people saying that this is a good place to eat well think again as u be better off going to the nightshelter for a meal but u lot saying oh nice place well it ain't whatsoever. read more

I love coming here to study or hang out with friends. The coffee is pretty good, but I would not recommend the chai latte. Unlimited free wifi is a major plus and the decor is fun! read more