I mean...it's Nando's! Can you experience Britain as an American without going to one?…read more My older, more pretentious (I'll admit it) self would probably try to avoid chains when in a new place, but younger me came here a couple times over a summer in Oxford. :) Honestly, it's a solid chain! This location in particular was always neatly kept and had friendly staff. It sort of reminds me of a classier Zaxby's with a focus on grilled, spiced chicken rather than fried. I'm not a big wing fan so I usually got a chicken plate with a breast or thigh. Younger me was much more spicy-averse, and even though Nando's is known for its manageably spicy Peri-peri chicken, you can still find plenty to eat here even if you're the type to find mayonnaise too intense, lol.

A university staple. When I was reading for my degree nearby, I would visit Nando's oh, so…read morefrequently. It's Nando's! It's chicken and rice and chips and lots of flavour. I was so happy I got the chance to come back again recently, and bring an American friend to try it for the first time. It was a favourite all around. Staff is lovely, food is good, and there is ample seating space. Completely worth your time for a visit!

I think it's a great concept - healthy food at affordable prices!…read more For example, breakfast pot and a coffee were £4.99. Also was asked if I were a student, which probably means they have a student discount. The only hiccup was that after I ordered my pot, in 10 minutes I was told that the oven is broken and I would get my pot in 10 min. Spoiler - 10 min turned into almost half an hour. To be fair, they gave me another pot (I think it was English breakfast) in the meantime, so I am not overly upset. However, if I was in a rush it could have been an issue.

Leon has a really cool and original concept and offers a lot of food for those with special…read moredietary needs. I ordered the vegetarian burger which is made of beets and grains and comes with cheese and lettuce. It was okay.. The bread was decent but the flavor of the burger itself was not mind blowing. For the sides I had. The fries, witch were good and the hummus with pita bread which was a little disappointed. The bread was cold and crumbly and the hummus did not have a lot of flavor. We also tried some of their specialty drinks (Goji Berry tea) which was a little too sweet for my taste. For dessert we had a little pastry which was really greasy and bland. I will probably try different menu items in the future because i believe there is a lot of promise on the concept and I just ordered the wrong things.

Fantastic food truck for late night eats. Everything is cheap and a good value. My favorite is the…read morechips with hummus, falafel, and garlic sauce.

Hassan's is simply the best street food / kebab van in Oxford. Parked in front of Blackwell Music…read moreon Broad St (at the corner of Turl St) every night, they start serving food between 6:30 and 7:00 and are open at least until 3:00 in the morning. Cheap, generous portions (£2 chips and cheese) - the staff is extremely friendly, the cooking facilities are very clean and you can see all your food being prepared. Even the salad is fresh and clean. Highlights include the chips, cheese, and chicken (£4, and you get a ton of grilled chicken and chips and cheese and salad). The hot sauce is quite spicy, but the real highlight is the garlic mayo - it's incredible. The kebabs are great, the chips are well-fried, and all of the food tastes fresh, and, crucially, is cooked really well. Definitely a step above the other street food in Oxford.

You know that feeling when you're walking through the Covered Market and want to eat every piece of…read morefood on display, or take it home and cook it? Well, pop into this delightful little cafe and you can sample the best of the market in sandwich form. It's cheap: sandwiches start from £1.75, tea is 60p and coffee £1 and there's a great range of filling sarnies. My favourite: The turkey, mozzarella and garlic butter panani. Hot sandwiches are definitely the way to go. Sometimes you can get hog roast and they usually have hot dogs. There's a yummy range of cakes too, although don't underestimate the size of their baguettes. They're quite hard to find, near the grocers, but make the pilgrimage and you won't regret it.

Huge selection of sandwiches, freshly made to order using ingredients from the market. Run by a…read morereally friendly woman, who takes real care over your food. Easily the best value sandwich going in Oxford - particularly the baguettes, starting at around £2.30. Also can't beat a filter coffee at £1 when you really need one!

Food: pre-packed sushi. I got the Harmony set which had (18 pieces of various salmon, cucumber,…read moreavocado, etc). They have some hot rice bowl items but I didn't look at them. Price: £10.00 for the Harmony Set. Good deal! I had really low expectations, so I was very pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh and the sushi rice was good. The package comes with soy sauce and wasabi and there are free packets with fresh ginger which was good. We wanted something fresh, quick and a place to sit and rest with A/C and a bathroom. This met all criteria. They have seating by the front door, but also a huge seating area upstairs with one toilet. Service: wasn't very friendly, but this is a heavily tourist street so they are probably always annoyed. I wouldn't definitely recommend and eat here again in a pinch.

Quality/Quantity - The food alone, for being fast casual, is considered 5 stars…read more Good choices and in stock conditions. I just wanted a healthy snack and felt I overbought. Chicken Katsu Dragon roll - good, slightly spicy. Spicy Salmon hand roll - the pickled cabbage surprised and impressed me. I am not a big cabbage fan, but this was good! Veggie bento box - this was the HIT. I typically do not buy a veggie dish. This dish was 6 stars for me; it blew my mind. Good proportions, good flavors, fresh, etc! I would buy this again, especially knowing that it is a healthy choice. Atmosphere - Clean, bright, cool, and crisp decor as well as organized and fast casual restaurant. Open 7 days a week from 10:30am to 9:30pm or 10pm or 10:30pm or 11pm - see Yelp. Why so many different closing times? Can I suggest no more than 2 different closing times to make it easier for your customers? 2 stories, bathroom on both floors, you need a code to use. I think I was supposed to shred or burn the fine print code they handed me after use... Service - Just ok. Sadly, I felt that because they cater to so many tourists and don't expect repeat customers, the service reflected that. It was not bad, but not good service. I had to ask for utensils and napkins. Lastly, he hesitated giving me the bathroom code as I like to wash my hands before eating, see above comment. And bathrooms tell a lot about a business. What looks like self service checkouts are not (see picture). It is full service, they just have monitors on the customer side also. Price - Approximately 20 pounds. I felt reasonably priced for what I got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success. FYI, are you having issues with your website as some of your links did not seem to work?

Coolest McDonald's in an old building!…read more As an American I have to live within walking distance of a McDs and am happy that this is the one!

This is a very nice food place and can fill you up but it isn't advertised properly! It wasn't so…read morelong of a line when I got there but now there's order machines it's a lot better! My only problem is with the food, It looks amazing on the ads bur I got my chicken legend and it looked really brown. I Will give this 4 stars!

The basic idea: Fast food restaurant with chicken in…read morebreadcrumbs as speciality and an emphasis on family sharing. The good bits: - The chips - thicker than in McDonalds or Burger King - Popcorn chicken - I've no idea if this stuff has ever seen a chicken, but it's pretty addictive and easy to eat. - The price - it's actually more expensive than some fast food restaurants, but you can still get a filling meal for around £5. - Melted BLT toaster twister - a hot wrap for under £3 The bad bits: - Dubious ethics - rumours abound of cruelty to chickens. - The atmosphere inside - typical fast food restaurant with noise and grease. - The nutritional value - nobody's expecting good things from fast food restaurants, but this is lagging in providing 'healthy' alternatives.

As kfcs go this is not one of the best. It's small, kind of grotty and the staff are not friendly…read moreand are more interested in chatting to co-workers than serving their customers. Apart from that service can be fast ... occasionally ... and when it is the food is what you expect from a fast food outlet. Cheap. Fast. And generally alright.

I finally found this place today! I'd been walking past it without noticing it for a while, which…read moreis a shame because it really is a great little shop. I had the lamb and mint pie to take away. They give you wooden cutlery if you take away, although it's much more fun to attempt to eat it with your fingers! They do some nice drinks: fruit juice, flavoured waters and elderflower type drinks. A nice change from Coke or Sprite, although you pay for it. A popular deal seems to be pie, mash and gravy for £5.95, and you can get various sides for a bit more, so you can customise your meal. My pie to take away cost around £3.75, but this wasn't clearly displayed, so it was a bit embarrassing to ask. It seems expensive, but the pies are very good quality and well worth it for a treat (not much more than a sandwich, crisps and cake from a high street shop or a panini from a cafe).

This is another wonderful place to eat in the covered market. I had the PM pie, which was very…read moretasty on some mash with gravy. It's a shame that the covered market isn't open on Sundays

This is easily the best Turkish restaurant in Oxford, and the best Kebab place in the town too…read more Although it can fulfill the needs of the average kebab seeker, it really does come into its own as a restaurant. In fact, somehow it manages to avoid all the late-night drunk student/lager lout crowd. They don't belong here, it's just too classy. The staff deliver generous portions, and free warm Turkish bread for starters, which is always welcome. The service is unbelievably good, friendly, and it's run by people who really do have passion for their cuisine, and are eager to leave every customer satisfied. If you ask them, they'll even bring you Turkish tea afterwards, although it would be nice if it was served in small Turkish glasses rather than over-sized Coffee cups. I highly recommend Cowley Road's legendary Bodrum Kebab restaurant!

The worst kebab I have ever eaten. I hope I don't get food poisoning. Lamb was dry and over cooked,…read moreand the pita was falling to pieces. God knows why the place was busy.

A hidden gem in Oxford's history…read more Truly, a hidden gem. I almost don't want to write this because I want it kept hidden for as long as possible! Service was great in a bustling dining room. This 19th-century tavern is nothing short of charming and cozy, serving some fantastic meals. You can't go wrong with their Steak & Ale Pie and Fish & Chips.

The Turf Tavern is Oxford's second oldest pub, as it was founded in 1381! It's a hidden spot down a…read moremeandering alleyway located against the mediaeval remains of Oxford's city walls. The interior is downright medieval with low ceilings (watch your head!), low lights, and plenty of seating. They also have an open and airy beer garden for better weather days. You can either order at the bar, or use their QR code at the tables to order online which was helpful. The pub food was great, the pints kept pouring, and we made some new friends in a very old pub. Come for the history and stay for a proper pub experience. It's definitely worth the trouble of seeking this one out.