Vegetarian collaborative cafe from Green Box Food Co and Routes Coffee. Large selection of vegan choices including a wild mushroom rool, spiced tikka slice, brunch bap, sourdough avocado toast, creamy mushroom on toast and spice butternut squash soup. Vegan panckes are banana and chocolate, rhubarb, apple and walnut, and blueberry compote and maple syrup. Frozen ready meals are lasagne al forno, shepherdless pie and a British roast. Mostly vegan but offers cow's milk. Walk-ins only. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-16:00. Kitchen closes at 3 pm.
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Last update on 28 Sep 2023 by stacybynature
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Added by GreenRoutes on 18 Jan 2021
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28 Reviews
First Review by Davidwiseman
Deejsaray
Points +268
Veg & vegan cafe - Edit
Small, sweet cafe with great art, lovely staff, cozy atmosphere. The menu is different to the last time we were in Oxford, and to add, they had a “festive” menu. It keeps it exciting! There was a queue to get in and there was a constant influx of customers. While this may mean a wait time for a table, there was a good turnover of tables and is a sign that it’s a loved spot for locals—you know the food must be good! Takeaway coffees and baked goods available at the front counter if you want something quick. Cute front window to grab and go. Dog friendly😄
Read morePros: Flavourful food , Big portion sizes and a decent price , Artsy, bright space with neat atmosphere
Cons: Possibly short wait time to get in (I didn’t mind)
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CathrynBostock
Points +94
Beautiful fresh food - Edit
Had the posh beans on toast with a side of smashed pea, mint and edamame. Husband had breakfast burrito. All very tasty and came quickly.
Read moreThe pancakes looked so good too!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-29
Pros: Delicious food, Good choice, Nice surroundings
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AmandaCortés
Points +228
Really good food and place - Edit
The place inside is beautiful and there is plenty of room. It also has a nice terrace for the good weather.
Read moreI tried two options for brunch and both were delicious, everything on the menu seems to be really good so I'd definitely come back to try more!
It is really appreciated that everything is vegan, and also have some dessert options which are really good as well.
I'd say I found some of the options a bit expensive for the size, but most of the menu is well priced.
Pros: Everything vegan, Delicious , Beautiful place
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davesowerbywilliams
Points +1588
Great great pancakes - Edit
The pancakes were amazing, so good in fact that we came back specifically for them again!
Read morePros: The pancakes, Nice atmosphere , Lovely staff
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Ascoles
Points +440
Nice decor, menu and community - Edit
Enjoyed the pancakes and breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito was all about the vegetables and pulses rather than being packed with spices. Thoroughly enjoyed stumbling upon the cafe, especially as the breakfast menu was fully plant-based! They have evening events so they must have a great community.
Read moreCons: Kitchen opens at 9am
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catandcupcake
Points +4881
Great for breakfast - Edit
Welcoming cosy place that's bigger than it looks! Everything was delicious, especially the breakfast burrito and marmite tater tots. Great coffee. Would definitely revisit when in Oxford.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
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kaibun
Points +1065
Crazily overpriced but nice food - Edit
Read moreYou don't get much for your but what you get is yummy. Pastries are crazily overpriced, you pay £3.40 for the pain au chocolate when you get exactly the same vegan pain au chocolat (same producer) for £2.80 in the city centre. While it's nice to have a mostly vegan place in Cowley, I do not think that prices are justified.
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StefanHarvey
Points +156
Really great food - Edit
The staff are really friendly, the food for Taco night is incredible. I’m not sure they always do it, it’s perhaps a limited time thing. That said, I’ve been for brekkies and they’re great too. They also do really nice coffee 🙂
Read morePros: Food, Decor is really nicely done!, Friendly staff and the place is dog friendly
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mrinank.sharma
Points +93
great vibes and food - Edit
favourite cafe in Oxford, but it's quite spenny
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DanSolo.xo
Points +202
Amazing pancakes - Edit
Went to Oxford for a day trip and had to stop here to get some yummy pancakes, I had the lemon ones and they were so so so good!
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avocadoem
Points +127
Not fully Vegan despite reviews. - Edit
The restaurant serves cows milk as an option for drinks and the pastries they have are NOT vegan. They contain cows milk, butter and eggs. (Have sent an email to get it changed back but while it says vegan hopefully this can help those with allergens!! )
Read moreDespite that it’s a really nice place to eat, service is just a bit slow.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-05
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mariamc27
Points +1636
Obsessed - Edit
Came here this morning for breakfast: coffee amazing, staff amazing and food amazing. We had a breakfast bun each and biscoff pancakes to share. Lots of food but so tasty!
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Isabellalowery
Points +154
Gorgeous food and food all vegan - Edit
Advertised as vegetarian but in fact the menu itself is all vegan (cow’s milk available though, strangely), tasty food and a good selection in a nice atmosphere - even on Friday though it got full around 11, so come earlier for breakfast. A little bit further out from Oxford City Centre but worth the 20 minute walk / 10 minute bus.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-17
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tedpal
Points +74
Best veg place in Oxford - Edit
Green Routes is my favorite go-to for a quick, cheap bite in Oxford. (It helps that I live in the neighborhood!) The staff is real friendly, the coffee is quality, and the food is delicious. I especially love the breakfast sandwiches, both for value and for taste. During off-peak hours, I've brought reading there and had coffee and treats. It does get busy during lunch, but usually the mornings aren't as crowded so you can go sit and enjoy.
Read morePros: The breakfast baps, The staff, The coffee
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matthewblick
Points +732
Gorgeous café - Edit
Super vibes ans great food (very healthy portions too)! We had the full monty breakfast!
Read morePros: Cool café , Great menu, Tasted great
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PaulDaly☘️
Points +2953
This lovely place would be 5 stars if it were 100% vegan 🌱 - Edit
Drove by it first looking for parking on a lovely day. Liked the look of it immediately with the lovely outside seating on a groovy residential street with other cool hospitality businesses on it.
Read moreParked up directly outside and asked the really attentive staff if the parking signs mean two hours free parking before you must move on, they said yes and that they would give me the nod when my two hours is up. Great start.
The space is gorgeous set over 3 x levels. We sat on the mezzanine level at the back in a cozy booth. The staff were super friendly and into it. We ordered 2 x breakfast muffins and sourdough toast and it was awesome, as was the coffee that comes with the special offer.
We started chatting to Maddie a groovy vegan 🌱 girl that works there with great jewellery. She’s absolutely top at her job and was great craic to talk to. I’m sure she’s an artist or summit as we got on like a house on fire.
Maddie brilliantly upsold us on the pancake dessert which was actually the best pancake dessert I’ve ever had. I also had an oat matcha 🍵 to go with it and it too was amazeballs.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-05
Pros: Loads of vegan 🌱 grub & car parking around , Brilliantly done with outside space , Staff & customers are lovely
Cons: This place has to go 100% vegan 🌱 , If Mildreds can do it, they can , It’s important that brilliant places influence
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Shanti2016
Points +1420
Vegan heaven - Edit
Great find, lovely service. Perfect place to get head in a book whilst eating a yummy breakfast
Read morePros: Lots of Choice, Lovely staff , Good size portions
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maggsd
Points +2122
Lovely cafe - Edit
The Café is very lovely and the menu is all vegan ...the only non vegan item is dairy milk.
Read moreIn my case they mixed my order up but the waiting time was still totally fine and I got a small discount in the end.
Pros: Tasty, All vegan menu
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theveganissimo
Points +38
Incredible! - Edit
Not only is Green Routes fantastic, affordable, and an incredibly pleasant place, they're also creative with their menu. First time I've seen a vegan place attempt french toast, and they nailed it!
Read moreStaff are lovely, decor is eye-catching and also lovely, food is well priced and scrumptious.
Only downside is that it's so busy! Understandably so. Would recommend going midweek as on the weekend you're likely to have to wait for a table.
Pros: Creative and delicious food, Affordable, Great customer service
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Veloperaptor
Points +35
Beautiful, thoughtful food. - Edit
Almost missed out on trying these guys and so glad I didn't - one of the best and most exciting vegan brunch menus I've seen anywhere.
Read moreI had the Highlander toast with vegan haggis, runny "egg" and spring greens/crisped kale and it was just stunning. Stunning! (Literally my only very slight gripe - beyond there being far too many things to choose from in one visit - was that there was maybe just a bit too much sauce with it, but given that it's not on the actual toast it's hardly an issue to just not use all of it during every delicious mouthful.)
As I felt an urgent need to also try one of the sweet options, I shared the very generous french toast with my OH and that was also blissful. Crispy, sweet, squishy... Yes please.
Everything was presented beautifully in addition to tasting divine. Well worth having a wander down even if you're in the city centre on your trip.
Allergens are really clear on the menu, too, which is always reassuring.
Pros: Genuinely exciting, tasty food, Excellent coffee, Perfect portion size.
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smunns
Points +16
Worth the trip - Edit
Absolutely amazing food I saw this place on Instagram and their food was better then I could imagine
Read morePros: Extensive brunch options , All vegan menu
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PhilipMace
Points +64
Mazin deliciousness - Edit
Food was out of this world. Definitely worth making a trip for. Trust this review and experience for yourself
Read morePros: Fantastic brunch variety , Flavour, presentation, great staff
Cons: None
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Lizby
Points +16
Lovely vegan gem - Edit
Delicious food, attentive staff, dog friendly, just wonderful
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DanielBevan
Points +352
All food is vegan and delicious - Edit
Absolutely delicious vegan menu. Great coffee. Awesome team. Can't beat it.
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RoseR123
Points +68
Great place for a vegan brunch - Edit
Really delicious vegan breakfast options and lovely coffee. Even the meat eaters in my group agreed that they would go back again!
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lauralikestoeatvegan
Points +46
Lovely place for brunch! - Edit
Lovely full vegan breakfast and great coffee. This is such a nice cafe, and the portion was massive! Kept us really full whilst we walked around Oxford!
Read moreAll the food was vegan!
Pros: Fully vegan menu, Great cofffee, Great vibe and decor
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OxfordEatsPlants
Points +18
Can't wait for the doors to open! - Edit
Walked by the takeaway hatch for a coffee (which is locally roasted by the cafe team) and saw the plant-based food-to-go menu. I had one of their breakfast muffins & wild mushroom roll.
Read moreThe texture was perfect with a nice crispiness from the hash brown and a good flavour from their home-made vegan sausage patty. It's very refreshing to see a tasty vegan menu at a fair price.
Had a chat with their their (super friendly) and seriously looking forward to their plans: Natural wine & tapas, Sunday Roast & supper clubs.
Happy with the hatch offering for now but can't wait for the doors to open!
Pros: Local Coffee, Homemade Food, COVID Safe
Cons: Front garden could be cleaner, Small menu (for now), Cafe isn't fully vegan - (Kitchen menu is)
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