The building is beautiful; you pass thru an unusual (in a good way) bookstore, candle pour bar, coffee bar, tea bar, a gift shop with very unique items, & then into the restaurant. Paintings adorn the walls inside, but you can also dine in the "outside patio" with a glass ceiling overhead & lots of plants around. Our server, Cami, was pleasant & gave us time to peruse the menu. The option of breakfast served all day was a surprise. We decided to try three appetizers: the whipped feta, buttermilk fried chicken & fried Brussel sprouts. A glass of sangria & iced tea for beverages. Everything was delicious & exceeded our expectations. Cami checked on us regularly asking if we'd like to order anything else. Would definitely put the Oxford Exchange at the top of our restaurant list when going across the bridge to Tampa. Already thinking about the French toast for the next visit. read more

Oh my goodness, where do I begin? Oxford Exchange was such a great experience from start to finish. It's way more than just a restaurant -- it's a bookstore, coffee bar, candle-making area, champagne bar (perfect for a girls' day or bachelorette outing), and a cute gift shop with little trinkets and goodies. The entire space has a lively but still relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay and explore. We stopped in for breakfast and everything was excellent. Our table ordered the Brussels sprouts, avocado toast, French toast, a pot of tea, and an Old Fashioned, and the total came to about $87. The French toast was honestly some of the best I've ever had. Service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made the experience even better. After breakfast, we walked around and checked out the rest of the property, including the upstairs seating area and additional spaces. There's so much to see here that it feels like an experience more than just a meal. One tip: definitely make a reservation ahead of time because it stayed packed the entire time we were there. Can't wait to come back! read more

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One of my favorite spots in Tampa! It has everything I love all in one. It's a restaurant, bookstore, store, and coffee shop. This is quite popular place especially on the weekends. I made a reservation and glad I did because the walk up list had a bit of a wait. There is street parking as well as paid parking in the lot across the street. When you first walk in you get the bookstore area. They do a bunch of events here as well. The candle making area is also a bar and is directing across from the bookstore. It's worth it check out the bathrooms. It's quite large and very nice in there. Next, is the open and airy space where the coffee and tea shop is. This area is a walk up counter and you don't need a reservation to stop in. The day I went it was quite full. I will add there is an upstairs to this location with a relatively new recording studio and coworking space. Next, is the store where there's a bunch that of hidden gems. The champagne bar is over here as well. My group went for brunch the day we went. I got the avocado toast and the brussel sprouts. As a fan of both, it didn't disappoint. And both were huge and fresh. The table split the ricotta and honey cheese and naan bread. The lemon blueberry pancakes were also a hit. I'm not a big fan on of cake in general but I heard the yellow cake was great. It was the perfect mixture of light and dense and the chocolate icing was to die for. It was the perfect compliment to the cake. There's so much to do here you could easily spend a good couple hours here. It's also a great spot to stop on your way to other fun activities in the area. I highly recommend getting reservations! I can't wait to go back and try some new stuff! read more

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After living in Tampa for 4 years, I finally tried Oxford exchange for brunch! Our group of 6 decided to spontaneously go to brunch on a Tuesday around 11 and luckily they had an opening for us! Parking is kinda tough, you gotta scour the street parking. Our server Nicholas was phenomenal - very attentive, quick to fill our drinks, and knowledge about the menu. As other reviews have said, one of the biggest appeals is the atmosphere inside. We sat in a huge atrium room with lots of light and plants. The bookstore and coffee shop is adorable too. For food, highly recommend the whipped feta - it's PHENOMENAL. The chopped salad was filling and delicious, loved the dates, sunflower seeds and avocado. Crispy chicken Caesar salad looked fire. Can't wait to come back to the more of the menu! read more

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Oxford Exchange is such a beautiful building and place. I am from Miami and was recommended to come here and with some friends and we had a great time. Not only is the place a restaurant, but it's a store, coffee shop, candle-making shop, and an event space. There were so many different things to look at it and I love that the building has a historic feel. We did come in for brunch and everything was fantastic. The champagne bar drinks were delicious and so was the food. I got the breakfast chorizo tacos and as a table we shared the brussel sprouts and the lemon poppy seed pancakes were to die for! Service was lovely as well. An A+ for Oxford Exchange. When in Tampa, I hope to be back. read more

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What is Oxford exchange - restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse, champagne bar, gift shop? All of the above to provide a wonderful experience for those close to Tampa. Wish they had a place like this where I lived. Updated but yet Old school European glam atmosphere. You walk-in and it's a book store on the left, and a counter where you buy scented candles or make your own candle. Next, you walk through the corridor and there is an area to sit after you purchase specialty teas, or coffee and pastries/small plates. If you didn't make a reservation at the restuarant, this coffee shop offers some great choices to give you the feel of this venue without skipping on the experience of both the food and atmosphere. The beautiful staircase is decorated with a wall of framed pictures of distinguished people. On the second floor are offices, but also chairs and tables where you can hang out reading, doing work, or just enjoying the space below. The restaurant entrance is at the back area next to the champagne bar. While waiting for your table you can browse in the boutique shopping for unique but very expensive items, or order a champagne. It seemed to me that this store sold many eclectic items from different parts of the world. It was enjoyable to look at even if you don't intend on buying. You maybe surprised to find something you never thought you would buy but interesting enough to consider a purchase. The food at the restaurant was slightly higher than the coffee bar, but reasonable for the venue. We ordered a muffin from the bakery, cappuccino from the coffee shop, and breakfast tacos. All were delicious. Service from the reception to the waiter and the bus staff was exceptional. Whenever I needed something else like hot sauces etc, it came within minutes. I preferred the garden area/courtyard of the restuarant and felt more elegant than the indoor cafeteria area near the kitchen. So remember to request for that room when making reservations. read more

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The ambiance of this place is awesome. I love the variety of seating, and each room is so beautiful and unique. While the reservation process was slightly annoying, the overall vibe made up for it. The food was kind of mediocre, but the atmosphere alone made it worth experiencing. read more

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I LOVE taking friends from out of town here because it's just so aesthetically pleasing. There are so many great photo ops! The food is hit or miss, and I can say the same for their coffee. Though the staff is usually so friendly, it's very busy ALL THE TIME and I feel we're always waiting around. Even with reservations, we're never seated right away so sometimes I wonder what is even the point of making reservations if we have to wait so long for our table. Even waiting for our check takes forever. Despite the long waits, I still take my visitors there because of the fact of it being so darn cute! read more

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This has have to be cutest brunch place I have ever experienced in any city in Florida. You can come here for brunch with friends or just to do some work. They have a coffee and pastries sections inside, and they also have a Champagne section, bookstore area, candle making section and of course your brunch area. I had been craving French toast for weeks so I ordered the French toast, and I must say they were amazing. I also had their coffee with oat milk which so yummy too. If you're in the Tampa area you need to go check them out read more

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Great tea. Good piece to sit and people watch. Great location and right next to UT campus read more

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Amazing place! Has a little bit of everything. Got an amazing room spray and cute baby book as a gift. The lavender matcha was delicious. Very busy on a Saturday obviously. Staff was very friendly. Great way to spend an afternoon. read more

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Mother's Day was a hit because of this place. We were lucky enough to get a reservation for Mother's Day and had an amazing time. The decor and ambience at this place are amazing. It is a classy well-maintained. Well run restaurant/bookstore/tea shop/store/candlemaking. I'm not gonna run down a list of the food items because there were five of us but all I can tell you is that there wasn't one meal on our table that wasn't amazing The gentleman who is our server was absolutely fantastic And I do recommend their carrot cake tea. It was out of this world. read more

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Oxford Exchange never disappoints. First of all, the entire aesthetic is a 10/10. I wish this place was open when I was a student at UT because I would have been here every single day. I always start my visit here at the bookstore. They have so many signed books and the staff are always full of recommendations. We went yesterday for an early birthday celebration and although it was packed, we were seated at the time of our reservation. I ordered the lavendar latte off their spring menu and a glass of summer in the bottle rose. They had deviled eggs and a special eggs benedict for Easter weekend. I ended up ordering the steak sandwich with the spicy sweet potato fries. I have never gotten this before and it was amazing. They didn't have ranch but they did have a garlic aioli which was fire. read more

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Had an amazing early dinner before an author event at Oxford Exchange. Kids love the French toast and chicken bites. My favorite tea lattes are Salted Caramel and Matcha. The chicken sandwich was like an elevated Chick-fil-A sandwich. It's was cooked perfectly and had yummy pickles. The sweet potato fries had a salty seasoning that made for the perfect blend of sweet and salty. Ask for the garlic aioli, it's the perfect dipping sauce. read more

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The biggest highlight of Oxford Exchange is the atmosphere. It has cozy bookstore vibes mixed with a brightly lit atrium. There is a coffee bar for quicker service but there is also a sit down option. The food was also good! I ended up with the avocado toast and added two eggs (extra $3 surcharge per egg). The eggs covered up the beauty of the toast but it came with a very generous portion of avocado and some pepitas for extra crunch. Downsides...parking is a pain and not free and overall the menu seemed pretty expensive with most options being ~$30. read more

Oxford Exchange - Avocado Toast and Smoked Salmon - Bookstores Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great lunch at OE... even for a busy afternoon- we were seated right away. Lunch was prompt, service was vey attentive and the food was good. Ok, it was better than just "good". Portions were large enough, temperature was right. So let's go with "very good" If I had one complaint, it was the noise. I think we sat there and had to almost scream at each other because it was so loud. Not sure how a restaurant addresses that! All in all, enjoyed my lunch here and looking forward to going back. read more

Oxford Exchange is one of those places I love to hit up whenever I'm in Tampa -- it's gorgeous and is one of those places that you know will be a hit with whoever you take there. In addition to the restaurant, they have a coffee and tea shop, a cute little boutique, book store, and candle-making shop there too. It really is a community space, and I love spending an afternoon there. Whether you've come for brunch, lunch, or a very early dinner (they close at 5:30p), they always hit. The only thing I didn't love was their Afternoon Tea. The scones were the best part of the tea tray; but I felt the desserts were a bit lackluster and the sandwiches were a hit or miss the day I tried the tea. Overall though, I will definitely continue to revisit Oxford Exchange when I'm in town and recommend it! read more

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The atmosphere is absolutely perfect for ANY event. The food and restaurant are superb. There is a coffee shop, book stores, and the nicest home decor. Everyone is so kind, especially Daylin! She was so kind to my friends and I. She took our photos, offered to hold our bags, and made us feel so special. I'm so thankful for this experience with my friends today and for Daylin! She is an amazing extension of this business! read more

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Don't come here unless you have a reservation! You are able to do a walk in but they do not quote you an actual wait time, it's all up in the air and hoping for the best. I think in total we ended up waiting close to 2 hours. This all happened on a Monday around 1pm, so I can't imagine what a weekend would be like. This all said, the food is good and the staff is all kind! The whole building is pretty, but the eating area itself is noisier than you'd expect. read more

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Oxford exchange never misses with the food and vibes. The whipped feta? Chefs kiss! The steak sandwich? Amazing! We sat in the "atrium" section and it was beautiful however if you want to have a conversation then you have to really use your voice as it it pretty loud. If you don't want to do that, I recommend trying to sit inside the restaurant itself. Overall, this place hits every single time. read more

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This has been the best burst spot we've been to in Tampa. The people are friendly they have historic scenery up ! The service was amazing I am genuinely shocked ! I would definitely bring my family and friends here ! read more

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So this place is super cute; aesthetic is very nice. It's 5 things all in one. It has a restaurant, coffee/tea bar, candlemaker shop (The Candle Pour), bookstore with a wide variety of seating and a retail shop. The retail shop has a champagne bar as well that you can try (at a cost). I like that this place has many options in one place. The area where we ate was in a sunlit room with lots of beautiful greenery. Nice natural lighting. The entrees however were just ok. There's definitely something for someone to enjoy with the options here read more

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Our first time here so we had no idea what to expect. Didn't have reservations so couldn't dine at the restaurant. Fortunately the coffee bar had breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, omelets and other bites. We all had a sandwich and lattes. There is also a tea bar and champagne bar. Also in the building is a candle making area, bookstore and home goods store. We had fun shopping read more

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The Oxford exchange isn't just a store and restaurant. It's an actual experience. The store is really cool and extremely overpriced but cool nonetheless still worth it. As for the restaurant, the food is superb. It does get a noisy because there's so many people having conversation and apparently it's so open there's nothing really breaking up the noise but you know what don't care the food is that good the atmosphere is that good everything about it is amazing. There are tea and coffee shops right before you get to the restaurant. They also have a wonderful selection. The seating is nice. The overall ambience has a cool feel to it and I recommend anybody to make a reservation at the exchange. Get there a little bit early cause you gotta find parking which is hard, but it's just that worth it every time I go to Tampa, I always make it a priority to come to Oxford exchange read more

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I love coming here! It's so lovely and always great service. Also the food is spectacular! I enjoy the breakfast but I am in love with the Beet Salad! read more

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This is an amazing brunch spot with delicious food, beautiful interior, and places to explore within the building. I enjoyed the different activities you can do -- candle making, the bookstore, bakery, champagne bar, gift shop, or just sitting and enjoying the ambiance. The brunch area inside the sun room was so picturesque with a fountain in the middle and great lighting. I ordered the fried brussels sprouts and lemon poppyseed pancakes. I loved both!! The pancakes came with 5 pancakes and each were so fluffy and flavorful, even on its own (almost like a poppyseed muffin). I'd recommend these dishes and the portion sizes were pretty big. Great spot for brunch with friends! read more

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Oxford exchange is an absolute Tampa stable and a must go if your in the area. An important thing to note about this establishment is yes there is a restaurant however there is also a bookstore and cafés within the building that are absolutely beautiful. Due to popularity I highly recommend making your reservation at the restaurant. There is street parking for a fee and also usually a parking lot across the street that you can pay to park in. I came with my girlfriends for a late lunch and wine. The Brussels sprouts and with feta were amazing. I highly recommend getting those. The drinks were also very good and strong. The inside of the restaurant is absolutely stunning. read more

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This could easily become my new favorite eatery! The food was flavorful and tasty. The service was fast and pleasant. The ambiance was really nice and cute. The noise level is moderate. I love everything about the Oxford Exchange and everything around it. read more

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Definitely not as good the 2nd time around but still a fine experience. First stop was to the champagne bar where my $18 OE grand mimosa was not grand & the champagne was severely flat. After that we were seated promptly. Ordered breakfast tacos & a burger, and a glass of rose since I didn't trust the champagne a second time around. Our server was fine. A gnat / fruit fly flew into my Hubby's drink so he comped us the next drink. Restaurant is loud but we were still able to hold a conversation. read more

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Came here for the second time and had the same salad two years apart because it was so delicious! It's the one with dates... the ambience and service are also wonderful. The challenge is that at lunch the place is so loud it's very hard to hold a conversation-especially since we had a group of five. We were able to get in at 11:30 without a reservation. Next time we should get one! read more

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What a fabulous & interesting place! Elevated dining, champagne bar, bookstore, create your own candles/scents, upscale homeware retail shop.... Had a wonderfully refined & rustic Tomato Cambozola Soup with buttermilk cream, fresh chive and a perfectly cooked salmon with fresh spinach and the best buttery crisp piece of focaccia bread I ever had! Friendly staff all around in a unique place you want to linger in and explore. read more

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Oh my gosh, this place is so cool! It feels very posh and exclusive and luckily we had a reservation. Came for breakfast after a cruise and it was so delicious! We enjoyed the French toast and breakfast sandwich on sourdough toast. The cappuccino was also tasty. Server was fantastic and very attentive! It was a weekday so not too busy but I heard the weekends are packed. Would come back for sure! read more

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First off - what a venue. Is it an awesome bookstore? An old school gentleman's club? A private study? A nice garden cafe? Every room had an amazing vibe. Service was fast and attentive. The food was amazing. We got cappuccinos and a cafe con leche. Perfectly made and delicious. The Super Simple Sandwich - a superb bacon & egg sandwich on sourdough. It may be super simple, but it was super flavorful. Sometimes you let the food speak for itself. Our friend got the French toast and it was amazing. read more

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We came here on a Saturday for brunch and had made a reservation for 11:30 a couple days in advance. The staff was friendly and we were seated immediately. We ordered a mimosa, the Brussels sprouts, and feta to start with. Everything was amazing but if we had to pick between the two we liked the feta spread better. For entrees my fiancé had the fish tacos and I had the crispy chicken Caesar. We also shared a side of Mac and cheese. Everything was amazing! Super tasty! Would come back and would recommend! read more

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The architecture of the building is very 1950's. The vibe is very "I want to hang out here all day". We got two Latte's and did some people watching. Then we were off to pick up some ebooks. The Oxford Exchange is definitely a place you want to come to while you are in Tampa! read more

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Everything I ordered that day was very good including the brunch flatbread. All the toppings on the flat bread was very fresh and my cinnamon cappuccino was good. Also the pear cocktail was good as well. Had the opportunity to sit in the garden room which was very nice read more

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Another amazing meal at OE. My daughter participated in Junior Achievement and they had a mini model OE that she got to run for a day while on-site. When she came home, that's all she talked about. So, I took her to the real one. She loved the experience and seeing everything she learned about while managing the Jr Achievement model store. Oh, BTW, brunch was banging as usual. We enjoyed the lemon, poppyseed blueberry pancakes, an order of breakfast tacos and a cinnamon roll to top it off. read more

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We went on a Saturday, and it was extremely busy. Since we didn't have a reservation, we ended up waiting about an hour for a table of three. Thankfully, the wait was easy to pass--there's a charming bookstore, a candle shop, a small store, and a coffee shop to explore while you wait. Once seated, our server was clearly juggling a lot of tables. He forgot a couple of things, but he was kind and did his best. The food itself was just okay--Brussels sprouts were cooked a little too much, and while the outside of the cinnamon roll was hard, the inside was soft and delicious. Overall, it was still a lovely way to spend the afternoon, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you have some patience and want to enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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The Oxford Exchange is a combination of a bookstore, candle making, coffee shop, gift shop, restaurant, champagne bar, and the Commerce Club (a workspace that you can get a membership to). The bookstore is tiny. That being said, it does get a lot of signed copies of books. The drinks from the champagne bar were good but a bit expensive. The bartenders were friendly and helpful. It is worth checking out once if you are going for the entire experience not just the bookstore. read more

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Beautiful spot with an inviting atmosphere and mostly excellent food. Tons of IG worthy spots in here. My friend had the The French toast, made with cinnamon swirl sourdough bread, was absolutely out of this world--easily the standout of the meal. (I probably should have ordered this ) I opted for something savory. My steak sandwich was also delicious, flavorful, and well prepared. It was like an elevated cheesesteak. That said, a couple of apps missed the mark. The Brussels sprouts were charred on the outside but unfortunately hard and undercooked on the inside with little flavor. It came with an lemon dressing that was lackluster. The whipped feta was just okay and didn't really add much. Overall, the experience was still very enjoyable, and I'd gladly return for the ambiance and those standout dishes, but there's a little room for improvement to make it a full five stars. read more