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Serves meat, vegan options available. Family-run cafe in Oxford city centre offering mainly house-made bread and food like sandwiches, wraps, pitas, bagels, jacket potatoes, and soups. Open Mon-Sat 08:00-16:00.
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33 Reviews
First Review by Gastroplodder
LoraLondon
Points +193
Lovely, friendly cafe - Edit
We were just passing through Oxford and were lucky enough to spot this place hidden down an alleyway. They have a lot of vegan options, including the delicious vegan breakfast, which has some unusual and tasty elements such as fried potatoes, roasted veg & falafel. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the place has a nice cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be back when I next visit Oxford.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good value, Friendly staff
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Bobarroso
Points +246
Fair vegan food - nothing special - Edit
Nice option within the city, but the vegana dish was very basic
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Lacinato
Points +13
Cozy tuck-in - Edit
Most of the menu is vegetarian friendly and the vibe is 100% vegetarian friendly.
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marc2204
Points +46
Simple but good - Edit
Vegan options where clearly displayed at the counter.
Read morePros: Good service
Cons: Only wooden banks to sit on. , . , .
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ScubaTropics
Points +372
Out of the way - Edit
Cute place with upstairs seating. Clean shop, freshly made items.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Friendly service , Unique bakery treats
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CristyPC
Points +240
Delicious, great vibes, GF options - Edit
We had brunch here and it was absolutely delicious. The Vegana breakfast is satisfying and tasty. There’s a great range of baked treats, juices & smoothies. The staff are also lovely.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-07
Pros: Delicious Vegan food, Heaps of GF options, Lovely vibe
Cons: N/A
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pink13
Points +81
Fantastic Juice & vegan options - Edit
Yummy breakfast was lovely, falafel was good. Coffee was good, Juices were amazing.
Read morePros: Amazing juice choice , Good vegan options , Fab staff
Cons: Not accessible (old building)
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Fattyted
Points +3759
Great vegan breakfast - Edit
We really enjoyed the vegan breakfast at Organic Deli, the avocado toast was perfection.
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AlexAvocado
Points +806
Delicious iced Chai latte - Edit
During my stay in Oxford I visited this cafe a few times. It is a cafe but they also sell fruits and vegetables. I came here for a drink. I did not know the cafe was about to close at 4 pm, so at 4 pm I came in and ordered a iced Chai latte and a matcha ball. The owner assured us to take it easy and told us that he would open longer because more guests were coming. The owner was very friendly. The iced Chai latte was really tasty and the matcha ball was good, not too sweet. We decided to come back the next morning for breakfast.
Read moreThey open at 8 am, but serve breakfast from 09.30 am (this was on a Sunday). Please keep this in mind if you want to visit this cafe for breakfast. I chose the porridge. The portion was small and it was a very simple dish. It tasted good, but the porridge was topped with a few berries and a bit of banana and that was it. It could be better, definitely considering the price of the dish.
In Oxford there are not many cafes with vegan options, so I would recommend to visit this cafe and to try their drinks and sweets.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-29
Pros: Friendly owner , Good matcha balls , Try the iced Chai latte
Cons: Expensive , Breakfast from 09.30 am.
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Vegansjeng
Points +624
Good option in Oxford - Edit
The owner of the place is very friendly. We ended up having a drink here around closing time but it was not a problem. The iced chai and iced matcha were both tasty and the matcha ball was also tasty and not really sweet which we like. They also sell some fruit & veg which is convenient.
Read moreWhile having a drink we talked a bit, which eventually made us come back to have breakfast the next day because he clarified that the porridge on the menu could be made plantbased. We just enjoy starting the day with a wholesome breakfast and you can't really go wrong with porridge. It was a really simple dish however, just topped with a little fruit. We felt it was a bit overpriced. However, it is very hard to find local independent cafes in Oxford like this one. There are lots of chain restaurants and cafes which I do not particularly like, so would always prefer going here over those places. It is not the best cafe/deli I visited, but certainly good enough.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-25
Pros: Vegan options, Also fruit & veg for sale , Plant milk for drinks
Cons: Rather expensive , Food is okay but nothing special
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johnbauy
Points +112
Rare Find; Vg + gf cake! - Edit
RARE FIND vegan and gluten free cake!!!! 👍👏 Small independent business, with good vegan options inc breakfast (tempeh bacon and falafel)very happy to cater for intolerances and allergies, with a small shop of sustainable goods.
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GemmaSangwine
Points +51
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
We called in for breakfast before our visit to the Ashmolean. Ordered eggs on toast and a Vegan Breakfast which was delicious. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, clean and stylish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-14
Pros: Lots of vegan and vegetarian options
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MannonLloyd
Points +47
Tasteless food - Edit
The staff were friendly and the inside is lovely. However we were really disappointed with the food we ordered. Both dishes were bland and uninteresting. It was expensive too but I wouldn’t mind paying that much for good food.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan choices , Nice interior, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive , Bland
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Georgina
Points +345
Quiet and cosy with good variety - Edit
We went here on quite a busy Friday in Oxford during graduation season. It was pleasingly quiet so we were able to sit down and not feel rushed.
Read moreThere was a good amount of vegan options and I had the breakfast which was lovely: mushrooms (just right, not greasy), beans, 1/2 tomato, toast, falafel... it was a decent portion which I managed to finish.
(My friend had French toast and said it could/should have been eggier but I was happy with reduced egg use as a vegan ;-)
I'd definitely go back as it's so relaxing to go somewhere so close to the town centre but not a hectic place and not a chain.
Pros: Quiet and nice ambiance, Good selection of food
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twistoflemon
Points +48
One of my favourites! - Edit
The food can sometimes be a bit so-so but in general its quite good and it makes up for it in ambience. Its a great place to chill, its often not very full (outside of lunchtimes) and the staff are friendly and don't mind if you sit for hours. The hot chocolate's pretty good and for a long time it was the only place in oxford you could get a vegan breakfast.
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: Cakes can be a bit dry
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AmyVCaroline
Points +2647
Healthy cafe - Edit
Got takeout juice and sandwiches and it was tasty but a little expensive for the size. Inside seemed small but nice
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WoodyAndBertie
Points +870
Good for breakfast - Edit
Hidden away in a laneway but worth finding. We had the vegan breakfast for 9.95 and the avo toast. One issue with the avo was that they mixed in chopped tomato, which was OK, and chopped raw onion, which gave me onion breath all morning. Friendly staff and plenty of tables. They also have several vegan items in their ground floor shop.
Read morePros: Good for breakfast.
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ElsaKatriinaWells
Points +80
A regular customer - Edit
I am a regular at this little cafe. I have been here as a none vegan and now as a vegan. I find the staff friendly and offer a lot of options for me and my mother who is gluten intolerant. There are vegan cakes and my favorite is the apple and cinnamon. The vegan chilli is a must try if you visit on a rainy day. Can run out of food throughout the day.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan and gluten free options, Offer homemade vegan cakes, Delicious hearty meals
Cons: On the pricey side, Can run out of food if busy
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eloise1301
Points +15
Awful - Edit
Me and my dad came to oxford wanting to go to another cafe however we went in the wrong direction and ended up here! The food was AWFUL! The falafel salad seemed to not have been freshly prepared, just some salady bits & 3 packaged falafel thrown on a plate, the hummus wasn’t even hummus and the croque monsieur my dad has was just ham and cheap melted cheese on bread! It was also quite expensive for what it was, very disappointing and won’t be visiting again sadly :(
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▶Lee
Points +112
Vegan Brekky - Edit
Found this after doing a bit of research before getting to Oxford as I am vegan.
Read moreWe had two vegan breakfasts. These vary all over the country. This one was very good, verging on excellent. The only reason I haven't given excellent was that some of the food on the plate was only just warm. The quality generally was very good, generous portion size and reasonable price. Coffee fine too.
Nice quirky, homely feel to the inside and a very quirky outside seating area. COSY !
Pros: Honest Vegan Brekky, no pretend meat, Nice space to eat, quirky
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SuzyJones
Points +681
Nice cafe with some vegan options - Edit
Nice cafe with lots of seating, they ran out of brown bread and the white bread had dairy in it, but they had falafel salad. The salad was nice, but only three falafel balls! The chocolate cake was good, with a slight taste of banana, the fruit cake was good as well.
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LinLascelles
Points +44
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
This cafe is tucked away in a quiet alleyway (Friar's Entry) and was a great find. There were several vegan options - we had the vegan breakfast which was well presented, good value and an interesting selection including my favourite falafel. The staff were delightful and helpful and we left with vegan apple cinnamon cake and chocolate brownie for later. What a deal! We were just visiting Oxford for the day so are unlikely to pay a return visit but if we lived locally we would most definitely be regulars.
Read morePros: Excellent choice, Lovely staff
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KiraMayRhodes
Points +78
Shame it's not 100% vegan! - Edit
Really lovely spot for lunch. Had the tofu scramble and an iced coffee, vegan options aren't labelled but are easy to ask about, staff were friendly and the place was really nice in general.
Read morePros: A few vegan options breakfasts, salads and sandwic, Nice interior, "secret garden" is cute
Cons: Bit pricey but it is Oxford
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kjhsdf
Points +120
great breakfast - Edit
Really nice place with good food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. I had the vegan breakfast and highly recommend it (comes with good bread and vegan butter, good mix of roasted veg). I also took a smoothie which unfortunately had a lot of plastic packaging around it even though I was eating in.
Read morePros: friendly staff, good food, good atmosphere and location
Cons: plastic packaging on smoothies unnecessary
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MushroomPies
Points +38
this is not highly recommended enough - Edit
You NEED to come here! Not only is the atmosphere amazing for studying, friends, even dating, but they have vegan chocolate cake, TOFU SCRAMBLE, full vegan breakfast, matcha latte etc I can't even.
Read moreIm avoiding oil so went for the sourdough ALT (avocado sandwich), would recommend as a healthy choice
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KathrynLamb
Points +311
all organic! - Edit
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and lovely atmosphere. Good range of vegan options including cake, and almond and soya milk for drinks. Also sell fruit, veg, bread, and vegan household items and snacks
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Great location - Edit
Really handy central location. We were warned that the kitchen was busy and that food may be a while but it wasn't as long as expected and we were pleased to get in out of the rain. I enjoyed a toasted hummus and falafel sandwich which came with a salad garnish. There was one other vegan sandwich (or you can request variations, the staff were helpful and friendly), salads and jackets plus vegan cooked breakfast. Several vegan cakes as well.
Read morePros: Central location, Friendly staff, Organic
Cons: Omni, Soya milk tax (+50p for soya in your tea/coffee)
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