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Much ado about nothing: Oxford cafes

Having spent a ridiculous amount of time working(ish) in Oxford cafés, these are some of the top tips and tricks I have learnt about attempting to navigate Oxford café culture.

Theo’s Café

The Cafés warm space differs greatly from the takeaway-focused cafés and food trucks of Broad Street, though I’m sure Theo’s will make itself at home soon enough.

Spotlight: The Gatehouse’s Community Café

The Gatehouse must be one of the only social enterprises in Oxford where an upsurge in usage is not necessarily a good thing. Since...

University Church moves to evict Oxford cafe as petition passed 8000 signatures

The University Church of St Mary the Virgin has begun legal proceedings to evict Vaults and Garden Café, a popular coffee shop located within...

Barefoot Bakery — Cakes, bakes, and great values

"What makes it even more special though is the ethos behind it and every single dish on offer."

Temptations Dessert Lounge – Everything sweet, all at once?

"Cookie dough is my weak spot in these kinds of places and Temptations’ options are seemingly endless."

Oxford’s café scene – The definitive guide

You can never grow bored of the endless variety of spots for work, food, catch-ups, and of course, great coffee.

Hervé Gatineau — more Summertown, more European authenticity

"I did of course also have to grab a baguette to-go, a trip to a boulangerie feels worthless otherwise."

Just Lokma — Oxford’s Turkish dessert location

'All in all, Just Lokma is yet another exciting and interesting addition to international stores and offerings on Cowley Road.'

The Rose — Afternoon tea on Oxford High Street

'The focus on local suppliers is mightily impressive, as is the sheer amount of cooking and baking that goes on in the kitchen downstairs.'

A-Z of Oxford’s outdoor eats from 12th April

The moment that so many of us have been waiting for since December has almost arrived. Picture this – the sun is shining, you’re...

Eating in Oxford : a freshers’ guide

Generally around £3.50, these wraps will put your soggy Tesco meal deal to shame.

A social blend: the history of the Oxford coffeehouse

‘I have measured out my life in coffee spoons’ is a line which comes uncomfortably close to describing how I spend much of my...

Café Circuit: Colombia Coffee Roasters

Indulge in the deep bitter flavours of Colombia Coffee Roasters

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