Great food and atmosphere. Went with a bunch of friends for brunch - good food and cocktails. Plus the store has interesting stuff!

Twice now I have had brunch here. Dude. Everything is so great. The buratta cheese appetizer was the perfect amount of melted. So good. The bread that comes with it paired wonderfully. Pancakes. Oh my. We ordered them to share between the four of us and were all quiet as we enjoyed them. That is a feat with us. We are loud. Grits and bacon? Wow. They were done well with bacon that wasn't soggy. I loved it all. 24.09.2026 read more

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Found this place after doing some Yelp and TikTok research once I landed in Tampa and boy am I glad I found it! This place was absolutely stunning. We walked in on what I think was the back side, and welcoming us was the cutest book store. We browsed around before walking through and seeing the courtyard area and maybe a candle bar and another area that had gorgeous decor near the hostess area. There was also the chicest Champagne Bar, which is perfect for Instagram photos for the photogenic people while you wait. We didn't have reservations, but the wait was only 30 mins or so, so we walked to the University's campus across the street, which was interesting too, but that's for another post. I received a text once my table was ready. I ordered the breakfast taco's and substituted the meat for grilled chicken. My friend ordered the Simply Breakfast Sandwich and substituted grilled chicken, too. The tacos were enormous. They were enough to keep me full the rest of the day. (Maybe it was all the protein). When I say everything was delicious and seasoned to perfection, you didn't need an ounce of additional seasoning. The crispy potatoes were some of the best potatoes I've had as well. I wanted the cinnamon, which was on a special menu for that day, but opted not to get it since my waistline expands at the thought of food! You also have to know that I didn't stop eating there though because I'm a foodie! Lol. Most of the people there were dressed Friday business casual and/or chic. I was fresh off the plane from an early morning flight, but felt comfortable in my attire. Back to this food though...I will definitely be back to Oxford Exchange to try more of the menu when I'm in the area. I overheard the people at the table next to me talking about how good their food was, too! So if you're in the area, don't think twice about going, just go. read more

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Blackberry London fog : 5 of 5 Nice flavor and aroma from the tea and the milk paired well with it as a whole. Definitely made me want to sample more of their options and Im normally a coffee only person. Orange Mocha Drink from the coffee bar : 4 of 5 Im unsure of the name for this drink as I didn't have a picture, but the drink wasn't mixed as well as I would have liked, making it taste a bit artificial. Glad I tried it cause it reminded me of the chocolate orange candy, but would get something else next time. Service was great at both the tea and coffee bar. However, the coffee bar was a highlight, since either I didn't hear my name called in the loud space or it didn't get called. But my drink did get cold, since I did know it was mine and they made me another without question. I greatly appreciated it. Very elegant and unique place to explore with good drinks and fun things to buy. read more

You had me a brunch ! While in Tampa with a bunch of friends we stopped at the Oxford Exchange to eat before a day of shopping and exploring. I've been wanting to try this place and so glad we did . Service , ambiance and food were amazing . All of us said " oh we will be back before the month ends " lol ! read more

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Celebrated first part of my birthday here and it was great ! Great service and drinks and we sat outside by the fountain. We even met new friends here ! Definitely coming back to the Champagne Room. read more

Wow, there's a reason why this place is so popular even with food. We tried walking in on Friday at 1:30 and it was packed. We got reservations for Tuesday noon on the day of and it was much freer. The food is so good. I got grits without the cheese because of stomach issues, and it was still so flavorful. The omelette was fluffy, and my companions really enjoyed the club sandwich, but the steak sandwich less so. The potatoes and toast were good too along with sweet potato fries. The regular fries was apparently not as good. The french toast wasn't bad but had better elsewhere. I also got the ginger pear and it is very floral and flavorful. I'd get this again. read more

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What a beautiful experience all around. How can you not help buying books at this bookshop? It's so incredible! And the whole venue!!! the restaurant, the café, the shop!! all of it is something everyone should check out when they're in Tampa!! it will leave you speechless. I promise you that. read more

It was a two hour wait for dining, so we decided to get to go sandwiches with coffee and OMG were they delicious. Ambiance is country club vibe with a candlemaking bar in the front and a bookstore on the other side they also have a Tea!. We enjoyed our brunch. read more

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Oxford Exchange is my go-to brunch spot whenever I have friends or family visiting from out of town, and it never disappoints. The ambiance is beautiful, the service is always excellent, and the food is consistently delicious. They also have amazing coffee and a great drink selection. Everything I've tried over the years has been fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It's one of those places that always leaves a great impression, whether it's your first visit or your tenth. I always enjoy bringing guests here, and I'll definitely be back again! read more

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Stopped by here with my girlfriend and some friends while on vacation from Virginia. Started out a little meh becuase we had a reservation and checked in with the hostess and was not called back for our reservation for 15 minutes after we went back up and asked. The food although was delicious! We got the whipped feta as an appetizer which was so simple but so amazing at the same time. I tried my first over affogato and now I can never taste espresso the same again. Simply amazing! I then got the breakfast tacos with potatoes. That was some of the best roasted potatoes I've ever had. The beautiful atmosphere also added to the experience significantly. Would I go back here while on vacation? Most definitely! read more

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I am so happy I stumbled on this place for breakfast while in Tampa. I am a huge bibliophile so walking in and seeing a bookstore before going to the restaurant had me hooked. I loved exploring the shop before sitting down for breakfast. It has plenty of one of a kind gifts and a candle making class that goes on regularly. There is also a champagne bar while you wait for your table that has a huge selection. The restaurant its self is breathtaking. There is an atrium to sit in and a regular area. The menu has something for everyone and every dietary restriction. The food is perfect and fits the atmosphere perfectly. I cannot wait to come back during my next Tampa visit. read more

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Brunch was delicious. Steak could've used a bit more salt but overall very tasteful. Super cute decor and interior. Great place for gift shopping. read more

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We stopped in here for lunch after being influenced by social media. It was such a cool experience. Absolutely stunning space with a candle pouring bar, shop, bookstore, champagne bar, coffee bar, tea bar, and restaurant. The restaurant had a long wait so we grabbed sandwiches at the coffee bar-- the chicken ciabatta and the egg sandwich-- both were delicious. Seating is tough in here so that part felt awkward. But we were eventually able to find something. The bookstore had a great selection of current fiction and nonfiction, as well as some backlist stuff. They also had a table of very cute editions of classics like Winnie the Pooh, Moby Dick, etc. The employees we encountered were really friendly, which I didn't expect in a space that felt so trendy. I have to subtract a star for the pricing-- it was bonkers. Like I said, we got food at the coffee bar, not the restaurant, but 2 sandwiches, 2 coffees, and a cup of milk were almost $70! I got a couple of books that cost $66 total, and my daughter wanted a cookie which cost another $10. You can absolutely get away with just a $10 coffee and set up somewhere to read or work and soak up the atmosphere. But otherwise be prepared to have to drop some $. 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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Coffee done well! Customer Service : 10 Ambience 4.5 Coffee 3.5 Lattes 3.5 Merch (didn't see any merch) Date rating 10 Remote work rating 4 Biz Meeting Rating 4.5 Personal meeting 4.5 Location 4.5 Parking 2 (not much parking) Child Friendly 3 (recommend 6 and up) Bathrooms cleanliness 4.5 Coffee done well! Customer Service : 10 Ambience 4.5 Coffee 3.5 Lattes 3.5 Merch (didn't see any merch) Date rating 10 Remote work rating 4 Biz Meeting Rating 4.5 Personal meeting 4.5 Location 4.5 Parking 2 (not much parking) Child Friendly 3 (recommend 6 and up) Bathrooms cleanliness 4.5 read more

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I went there for lunch on a weekday and it was not bad at all. Nice lunch menu. I got some tea and paired it with salmon and sautéed spinach read more

Oxford Exchange - Smoked Salmon Sauted Spinach - Bookstores Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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

Oxford Exchange - Chopped salad, chicken ceasar - Bookstores Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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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Met here for brunch. Table of ladies. Oodles of food. We had one with a severe nut allergy and they did a good job of ensuring everything at our table had no nuts. Beverages were loved by all. Food was fantastic. Service was better. 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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Amazing food and service. The sweet potatoes fries were so good with the steak sandwich. Oh and the espresso martini was perfect. I will definitely be back. read more

Love the Oxford exchange. There's an event space, bookstore, champagne bar, tea store, candle pour and more located inside. It's a lovely place to spend the day with friends or family. The parking is kind of scarce so plan accordingly. read more

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We had brunch here. Oxford exchange is gorgeous. Everything is so aesthetic there including the bathroom. Great couples or friends date location. The food is great too. The sweet potato fries are their popular side. The chicken burger was also very good. There are not many vegetarian and vegan options for anyone with dietary restrictions. read more

The restaurant was very nice and our waiter as well. I really enjoyed the atmosphere from when you first walk in there's a bookstore, candle pour (candle making), coffee bar, champagne bar, and a small boutique plus more in an upstairs part! The food was fresh, delicious, it didn't take long to prepare even with every table full of happy faces. I highly recommend for any type of event. Evermore, with brunch being until 5:30 pm. read more

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This place is really cool. Part book store, candle store, restaurant, tea/ coffee shop , bakery and champagne bar. We had a reso on Father's Day and it was great early am and place was packed. We tried the cinnamon roll which was light and delish. We also had the burger and the whipped feta and I had the breakfast flatbread. The feta was so good and creamy. Flatbread was tasty and anything with whipped boursin is a hit. Our server was great and he really made great recommendations. Champagne cocktail delish and the assortment was great for pours. Def a place you could hag for hours. We will be back read more

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Great tasting food in a cool little building full of coffee and bakery style goods. Food was amazing! Everything was top notch and service was even better. Definitely a place to try if you are in town. read more

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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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This was a cool place. Bookstore, bar, restaurant, office space, shopping store. This place can get very, very busy though, so much so that it almost makes walking around the space uncomfortable and unappealing. But, good for them being that busy and for their businesses. Worth stopping by if you are nearby. read more

Amazing restaurant experience!! We loved all the food and drinks that we got! Service was very quick. The restaurant is so beautiful, perfect to celebrate any special occasion! I loved the Brunch Flatbread, ate the entire the thing!!! read more

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One of my favorite brunch places in Tampa and I'm from the area born and raised. I love their drinks and food. Everything always tastes fresh. It is a little pricy but worth it because the ambiance is just beautiful. read more

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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Every year since I moved to Tampa, my sister and I have celebrated our birthday at Oxford. Even before graduating college, when funds were tight, we continued to keep this tradition alive. As we've grown older, I've even attended a wedding at Oxford, and I always bring friends and family who are new to Tampa here. The ambiance, food, and atmosphere are the best, in my opinion! Oxford will always hold a special place in my heart. read more

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The brunch flatbread was amazing! The flavors were great. Crispy edges and very filling. The add on of sausage wasn't necessary and they weren't warm but tasted good. I also got a hot tea - pineapple match ginger. The tea was different and didn't stay hot but it tasted good. read more

Oxford Exchange - Brunch Flatbread with side of sausage - Bookstores Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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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We waited over an hour to get seated. 4 adults and a high chair. Big noisy party of ladies sat next to us, we had to shout to talk to our own family. Asked to be moved, manager told us it would be another 30 min. Food came fast, waitress was good but atmosphere stunk. Oxford manager could have done better. We ate and were out in 45 min. Shaking the dust of our feet, won't be back. 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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Consistently a great lunch option. A great place to bring visitors from out of town. I enjoy working from the coffee area during the day as well. Love their lavender matcha. Additionally, the chicken Caesar is one of the best salads I've ever had. read more

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The Oxford Exchange is another unique venue in Tampa Bay. It exudes an energetic & youthful vibe. Think of an historical building with the base level containing a nice restaurant called Oxford Exchange, another store with great gifts, a coffee shop, a tea shop, a candle shop, & a fun bookstore. Upstairs are meeting rooms. The whole exchange gets a 5. My review though is focused on the restaurant. The interior was nice & clean & busy. I ordered a chicken burger. I was shocked at how good it was. It seemed like the kitchen had shredded some real chicken & then pressed it into a burger. So already it beats out the processed stuff you buy at the grocery store. It had avocado, feta & garlic, tomato, & seasonings. And it came with sweet potato fries. The fries were just average. For a fun outing, one should visit the whole exchange across the whole building. The energy in there exceeds the energy found in most places. read more

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