8 Best Cafés in Oxford with First-Rate Service

We love talking to you about the best cafes and restaurants in the UK, as they play a significant role in the memory and experience we have in a city. In fact, many cities have a spectacular cafe culture that attracts visitors, eager to explore and feel the difference in the experience. We have previously shared with you about Cafes and restaurants in Skegness and Knighton. Oxford is another genuine example. In fact, Oxford is considered by many to be a college town and because or in spite of it, it is also a café city. Here we look at some of the best cafés in Oxford with top-notch coffee and first-class service.

Yellow Submarine

12 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HH England

If you are looking for professional service and fantastic food make sure to pay a visit to Yellow Submarine. It offers an impressive range of sandwiches, among which the ham and cheese sandwich stands out. All the sandwiches are labelled with inspiring texts such as ‘follow your dreams’ to create a pleasant feeling for the customers.

And as for the beverages, every coffee sommelier will testify to the quality of its coffee, and for tea drinkers, it has all the variety of fabulous tea to choose from. Its scrumptious homemade cakes are out of this world, and the Greek salad never disappoints.

As for accessibility, it is a short walk from the city centre, and due to its close proximity to the train station, it can be the final touch of your visit to Oxford.

Vaults & Garden Café

1 Radcliffe Sq University Church, Oxford OX1 4AJ England

Located under the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Vaults & Garden café has a centrality, setting and style that draws everyone’s attention.

The ingredients used for the food in the café all come from local sources such as Shipton Mill and Sandy Lane Farm, which are famous for their organic farming. So you can be sure that you are consuming not only an awesome but a complete healthy meal.

In the afternoon, make sure not to miss the cream tea, which comes with a variety of homemade scones and cakes.

Organic Deli Cafe

24 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BY England

If you are interested in organic food, Organic Deli Café is another great place you can pay a visit to. At Deli, you can have breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. You may even pop in late at night to enjoy a drink.

For a cold beverage, try iced coffee and a selection of absolutely organic juices; and for hot drinks, a cup of sublime hot chocolate is on the menu.

In the morning, a pot of English breakfast tea with a drop of milk is an absolute treat. For vegetarians, there is a breakfast with spinach, grilled tomato, mushrooms among others; and for vegans, there is one with roasted vegetables, homemade falafel & wholemeal sourdough.

BBuona Pinsa Bar

102 Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2DF England

Looking for Italian cuisine, you must reserve a table at Bbuona Pinsa Bar as soon as possible. Bbuona offers a wide range of flavourful pizzas, from carbonara to burrata margarita.

The superb Italian dessert and drinks will make you long for coming back again, and Sicilian cannoli is simply an offer you can’t refuse. Moreover, the staff provide a great service and are attentive to your special needs and allergies.

You can go there for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and if after your meal, some cannoli are left, make sure to leave the plate, but take the cannoli!

Browns Café

The address: Avenue 4, Covered Market, Oxford England

For an afternoon tea, there is no better destination than Browns Café. It is near the town centre, and the array of smashing options make it a great market café. The afternoon tea menu comes with a range of scones and cakes. A slice of carrot cake is enough to completely blow you away.

Browns is very considerate when it comes to allergies and specific requests. In fact, there are separate menus for children and gluten-free options. 

The staff are very accommodating and it will be surprising if you don’t become a regular after the first visit.

Art Café

14 Bonn Square Opposite To The Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford OX1 1EU England

If you are searching for a hot drink, which is totally affordable and is served in a cosy friendly atmosphere, Art Café is the best to choose. There are 6 different types of lattes on the menu, which can be offered with soya milk too.

Home-made baguettes with organic ingredients are available, and vegetarians can have vegan falafel and hummus. The highlight of the menu is vegan milkshakes, made with vegan ice cream and almond milk.

Art Café supports local artists by putting their works on display in the café, and as a result, enhancing visitors’ café experience, especially those who are interested in painting and drawing.

Skogen Kitchen

2 King Edward Street, Oxford OX1 4HS England

For lovers of Scandi-style cuisine, visiting Skogen Kitchen is a must. On the menu, Scandinavian buns are the most popular, coming in seven flavours, including Cinnamon, Cardamon, Cranberry & Cinnamon, Chocolate & Cardamom, Walnut, Vegan Cinnamon or Gluten & Dairy Free Cinnamon.

For special occasions like birthdays, go for Prinsesstårta Swedish Princess Cake that can easily feed up to eight people. The note about the cake is that it needs to be pre-ordered.

It also holds evening classes where you can enjoy an informal and fun gathering while learning how to make your own Swedish buns.

Colombia Coffee Roasters

Market Street The Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DY England

‘Hot, strong and full of flavour’ is how one visitor describes the coffee at Colombia Coffee Roasters, and it is certainly not far from the truth. If you are on a coffee-testing spree, there is no other place better than here. Drink a cup or two from an amazing array of Coffee types and a slice of caramel brownie, and you will fall in love with the place.

Colombia is not just a café but also a coffee shop. After seeing what you like, you can purchase the coffee beans to get home and brew for yourself. Colombia offers brewing masterclasses which makes you a real coffee-maker in your own house.

End your café tour with a stay in Saint Luke’s Apartments. It offers a perfect setting for all visitors that come for either a few days and an extended stay.