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Vaults & Garden
Vaults & Garden
Vaults & Garden
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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VAULTS & GARDEN

(4.9 Score)
University Church, 1 Radcliffe Square, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AH, UK Directions

Since 2003

Speciality:

✓ Espresso ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Caffe Latte ✓ Mocha ✓ Great White ✓ Caffe Mocha ✓ Iced Latte ✓ Breakfast: Full Oxford ✓ Scrambled Eggs ✓ Avocado Toast ✓ Extras ✓ Avocado ✓ Sausage / Feta ✓ Smoked Salmon ✓ Eggs ✓ Lunch: Beef Brisket Azteca ✓ Chicken Normandy ✓ Tofu Coconut Curry ✓ Goats' Cheese Soufflée ✓ 3 Mixed Salads ✓ Oxford Cheese Rarebit ✓ Carrot Soup ✓ Ginger Soup ✓ Coriander Soup

“Vaults & Garden is run by William Pouget to create a socially lively café hub built on the principle of ecological sustainability. They carefully choose their ingredients based on where they are coming from rather than price to minimise their carbon footprint. Their staff welcomes group bookings during business hours, and private rooms are available for special occasions. The cafe is the perfect venue for exclusive private hire events and hosts regular dinner parties open to its clients. Vaults & Garden provides free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating options. Vaults & Garden can deliver a wide range of menus and catering options for any venue in Oxfordshire.

2025 Update: Vaults & Garden sources local, organic, and ethically produced ingredients. They have been buying organic heritage vegetables for over 17 years. Their food contains no MSG, very little sugar and oil, and no artificial ingredients.”

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Price:

Full Oxford £13.50
Vegetarian Oxford £12.00
Vegan Oxford £12.00
Scramble Eggs £7.50
Eggs & Salmon £11.00
Avocado Toast £7.50
Oxford Cheese Rarebit £6.20

Contact:

0865 819098

Mon-Sat: 8am - 6pm
Sun: 8am - 5:30pm

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Art Cafe
Art Cafe
Art Cafe
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8+ YEARS IN TBR
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ART CAFE

(4.8 Score)
14 Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1LQ, UK Directions

Since 2009

Speciality:

✓ Cappuccino ✓ Mocha ✓ Espresso ✓ Iced Chai Latte ✓ Espresso Tonic ✓ Iced Frappe ✓ and Chocolate ✓ Smoothies ✓ Milkshake ✓ Fresh ✓ Apple and Cold-pressed Juices ✓ Eggs Royale ✓ Salmon Avocado and Scrambled Eggs ✓ Panini ✓ Baguettes/Baps ✓ Bagels ✓ Wraps ✓ Quesadillas ✓ Salads ✓ Jacket Potatoes

“Art Cafe is a family-owned and independent café that emphasises homemade, organic, local produce and outdoor catering. The cafe has an unfussy wooden décor in a compact two-floor eatery, exhibiting local art and serving paninis and salads. All their sandwiches are freshly made in their shop in Oxford, and most of their meat and cheeses come from David John in the Covered Market. They are proud to offer high-quality, affordable food for your workplace. Art Cafe offers many free-range, organic, gluten-free, and vegan products. All sandwiches are freshly made in their shop, and most of their cheeses and meats come from local suppliers. Take Art Cafe to your occasion by selecting their catering service.”

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Price:

Iced Latte £4.10
Cappuccino £3.50
Latte £3.50
Iced Caramel Latte £4.60
Iced Vanilla Latte £4.60
Flat White (one Size) £3.70
Iced Mocha £4.30
Cortado (one Size) £3.40
Iced Matcha Latte £4.50
Long Black (one Size) £3.40
Iced Chai Latte £4.15
Americano £3.10
Iced Dirty Chai Latte £4.65
Mocha £3.70
Espresso (singledouble) £2.70
Macchiato (singledouble) £2.95
Chai Latte £3.70
Matcha Latte £3.85
Iced Americano £3.60
Espresso Sunrise £5.35
Orange Juice & Espresso
Iced Chocolate £4.10
Iced Peach Black Tea £4.50
Babyccino £1.50
Iced Jasmine Lemon Tea £4.50
Hot Chocolate £3.50
Iced Mango Earl Grey Tea £4.50
Teas £2.55
Pot of Tea £3.95

Contact:

01865 242464

Mon-Fri: 7am - 7pm
Sat: 7:30am - 7pm
Sun: 8am - 7pm

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The Grand Café
The Grand Café
The Grand Café
6+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE GRAND CAFÉ

(4.8 Score)
84 The High, Oxford OX1 4BG, UK Directions

Since 1997

Speciality:

✓ Americano ✓ Espresso ✓ Double Espresso ✓ Macchiato ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Latte ✓ Mocha ✓ Iced Coffee ✓ Flat White ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Finger Sandwiches ✓ Plain Scone ✓ Fruit Scone ✓ Lemon Posset ✓ Chocolate ✓ Today's Cake ✓ Melted Cheese ✓ Tomato and Mustard (bagel Roasted) ✓ Free Range Egg Mayonnaise ✓ Tea

“The Grand Café has been serving the Oxford community for 27 years. The café staff provide excellent coffee, sustainable produce, and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. The café is a gilded, glass-enclosed establishment serving cream teas, sandwiches, and half-price evening cocktails. The Grand Café offers a wide range of suitable music options, or you can provide your own music for your evening on your iPlayer or laptop. They also serve lunch, cream teas, and high teas, all in the opulent setting of a marble-pillared, historic gold-leafed building. The cafe is open seven days a week. Come and sample one of their gorgeous cream teas or treat yourself to afternoon tea in the English way. The historic space is available for private hire for the exclusive pleasure of you and your guests, with a minimum of 20 guests. Whether you're planning a lively party or a hidden social function with your friends and business colleagues, they offer the chance to engage in the candlelit elegance of The Grand Café.

2025 Update: They source their fresh produce, patisserie, teas, and coffees from local suppliers, delivered daily from the historic Covered Market and central Oxford.”

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Price:

Coffee
Americano £3.95
Espresso £3.50
Double Espresso £3.95
Macchiato £3.95
Cappuccino £3.95
Latte £3.95
Mocha £3.95
Iced Coffee £4.50
Flat White £3.95
Hot Chocolate £4.25
Latte Machiatto £4.50
Tea
English Breakfast £5.95
Assam £5.95
Ceylon £5.95
Earl Grey £5.95
Lady Grey £6.95
Darjeeling £5.95
Lapsang Souchong £6.50
Gunpowder Green £6.50
Peach £6.95
Herbal Teas
Chamomile £5.50
Mint £5.50
Cotswold Lavender £5.95
Chai Latte £5.95
Alternative Milk £0.95
Cafetieres
Dark Colombian £11.95
Old Government Java £11.50
Kenya Peaberry £10.95
100% Blue Mountain Jamaica £27.95
Sparkling
Prosecco Frizzante Italy £9.50
White
Saint Marc Sauvignon Blanc France £6.25
Three Bridges Chardonnay, Australia £7.75
Mirabella Pinot Grigio, Veneto Italy £7.45

Contact:

01865 204463

Mon-Thu: 9am - 6:30pm
Fri-Sun: 9am - 7pm

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VAULTS & GARDEN REVIEWS

It is a wonderful cafe right in the heart of the city. A charming, traditional atmosphere with a great view! Great coffees and bakeries. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit delicious scone Had a lovely Oxford breakfast here and a cappuccino. highly recommend .

Lovely staff, despite the coffee being lukewarm it tasted fresh and delicious. The full Oxford breakfast was very tasty and the portions were very generous.

Absolutely one of the best full English breakfasts and scones I’ve ever had! Will definitely come back here.

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ART CAFE REVIEWS

The location is so good, which is at the centre of the Oxford. Art Cafe has very good breakfast. The Cafe tastes good. The most important thing is that the environment is so nice and you can see the people go in and out of the Westgate shopping center. They also put beautiful decorations in the restaurant. The restaurant has two floors and we like the top one.

Beautiful cafe, great and quick service (order from Scanning the code on table). Food is amazing. I also ordered matcha latte, a bit sweet but still very good. Would come back.

We visited for brunch. The halloumi and avocado breakfast was delicious as was my husband’s eggs royale. A quirky little spot- we didn’t realise how narrow the building was until we got outside.

THE GRAND CAFÉ REVIEWS

We've been there for coffee before and have enjoyed the experience. Today, we had lunch. A friendly, polite and helpful young lady served us and the food was great. Very fresh and tasty. The cafe has a nice atmosphere and trade seems to be steady. Our dishes aren't shown below but I enjoyed the brie and beetroot tart followed by the chocolate brownie and ice cream, while my husband had a cheese and meat platter followed by ice cream. Delicious.

A mother and daughter trip to enjoy afternoon tea in the oldest shop in England. The scones were especially soft and warm, the best we’ve had. Thank you for making our dream come true.

The scones were warm and soft and delicious! I also really liked the English breakfast tea! Really cute spot for tea.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VAULTS & GARDEN Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.2K: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ART CAFE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.0K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE GRAND CAFÉ Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.8K: 10
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