Costa's to the English what Starbucks is to Americans: you can expect decent coffee every other…read moreblock. Much like Starbucks, the service is quite alright, and the drinks are moderately priced. Because these locations are LITTERED with tourists, it's always so packed in each of these locations. This location can be particularly crowded as it is in Oxford's crowded touristy area, and if that isn't enough, it's inside of Waterstone's Bookstore (so double crowded)! The turnaround is slow as many people visit Costas for the free wi-fi accommodation and study space. Many customers pick up a book or two, plot down on the limited seats, and sit there for hours reading. Finding a table is rather hard -- especially at this location because it's somewhat small. Because the baristas are constantly bombarded with customers, they are slow to clear the tables. I have come MANY times only to clear my own tables and wipe away the gunk with my own napkins. Iced-blended mocha here means just mocha over ice so don't expected anything icy or frothy. There wasn't much consistency to the taste as I never knew if it was going to be good or not. The Iced American is okay. Overall, I enjoyed this location because I love Waterstones, but I definitely wouldn't recommend this place if you're just coming for the drinks.

Coffee is mediocre, terribly snooty attitude. I'd go somewhere else, tons of other options aroundread more

I'm giving them five stars. Beyond best service. Gave us is a heads up on our hike today as far as…read moretraffic. Coffee and chai were excellent and they had a gluten free bar that was very tasty.

Cute place to stop for coffee, tea, and snacks. Friday midday wasn't too crowded! Plenty of seating…read moreoptions upstairs. Staff is friendly and they bring you your food and drinks to your table. My earl gray tea was really nice on this chilly day- you get the whole teapot! The carrot cake was really nice as well- great texture, not too sweet. 2 drinks and 2 pastry/sweets for ~£9 isn't too shabby!

I stopped by The Missing Bean yesterday for some coffee and a donut. This cozy, tucked-away café in…read morecentral Oxford is such a gem--great vibes, friendly staff, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee as soon as you walk in. I ordered a latte and one of their donuts (which looked too good to resist). Their donuts have inventive flavors that they rotate every other week. There is some seating if you want to chill, but it's also a great grab-and-go spot if you're wandering around the city. If you're in Oxford and in need of a caffeine fix or just a little treat, this place is worth the stop. Will definitely be back!

The weather was rainy and chilly when we visited Oxford, so we really needed some hot drink to warm…read moreup our body. When we walked by The Missing Bean, we were appealed by the crowd in the store so we decided to give it a try. The decor is narrow-spaced with limited seating but the ambiance is pretty cozy. There are lots of students gathering there with coffee & pastries. We had their hot latte, the taste was decent and the best thing for me was it's super hot which was a must for me, especially in this chilly day.

Well, there is always going to be a debate as to who has the oldest thing, and that is definitely…read morethe case when it comes to coffee house. In fact, this coffee house, and the one across the road, are not only claiming to be the oldest in Oxford, or even in England, but pretty much the world. Well, I grabbed a coffee from here, and yeah, it wasn't. It was just on a stinking hot day, these buildings really aren't all that fun.

This cafe is so cozy and has a very friendly atmosphere!…read more My friend took me here to seek shelter from the rain and grab a warm bite to eat. We had just passed vaults and garden but kept walking since their prices were sky high! Luckily, he brought me here and I have to say I plan on frequenting this cafe quite often! It's on high street near Magdalen, so very close to the library! I ordered a mozzarella, tomato, and basil panini which cost an affordable £5.95 compared to some other cafes charging £12+ (yikes!) it came out super warm, oozing melted cheese, with a side of salad and crisps. It was the perfect quick bite while it lightly rained outside. Love the cafe, highly recommend.

This is a great little cafe, they serve the usual cafe food in here but it is such great value. The…read moreJacket potatoes are huge and piled with fillings, they are also served with a salad. Prices are very competetive, I find most of the other food places in Cowley centre over priced! They also have seating outside. The staff are great and get your food served really quickly, so it's perfect if you're ona lunch break or in a hurry. It does get quite busy especially on a saturday, I think this is because it's just such good value and it's been here for years. Don't let looks be deceiving, the building isn't much to look at, but it really is worth a try. I would also recommend the chips, they are lovely. Also- this place is child friendly.

Oh dear, I love this place! I walked by this beautiful storefront on our visit and stay in…read moreOxfordshire. After spending most of the morning walking and exploring we came upon the downtown area. It was bustling with many shops and eateries and we both knew we were going to stop. What a beautiful cozy delight. The central location, its decor and ambiance was like out of a movie. The simple Tea service choice was a perfect choice for us. The tea was beautiful and the presentatión of our scones, jam and clotted cream was divine. I still think about it often. The staff service was great, the selection was wonderful and overall a great memory I will forever cherish.

If there is anywhere to have afternooon tea, why not come to the oldest coffee house in England…read more This was another place I heard about from a YouTube video and my girlfriend and I were happy to have experienced it. We ordered tea and scones with fresh Devonshire clotted cream and jam. It was beyond delightful and the tea was perfect. The girls serving were dressed up in 19th century garb and looked the part. It was a lovely experience and cant wait to do that all over again.

The cafe is in the basement of the Ashmolean Museum, and has a hot food counter serving soups,…read morequiches and salads, a chiller cabinet including drinks (including alcoholic ones) and sandwiches, and a tempting separate display of cakes. It's quite a large undercroft-style space, although they have pretty much filled it with as many tables as possible, so it all feels a bit cramped. It also made it quite noisy, as people scraped chairs etc, so on a busy lunchtime it's not somewhere I'd suggest for a quiet natter over lunch or a work session. After lunch (around 3pm) it quietened down and was more pleasant. It's a little pricey - two sandwiches and two soft drinks came to over £15 - but that didn't seem to put off the large number of (seemingly retired) people eating alongside us. With hindsight, the daily specials are probably better value than the pre-packed sandwiches, and the salads looked nice. So, useful if you are nearby but I wouldn't rush back myself.

Run by the same company (Benugo) as the excellent V&A Café in London, the Ashmolean Café downstairs…read morealso serves a very good tea, in china cups with a proper tea pot, although the scones here are slightly less good than at the V&A in London. It's a pleasant and relaxing place to take a break from the museum.

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.