Lacto
Ovo
Organic
Take-out
Bakery
British
Non-veg

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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41 Reviews

First Review by Gastroplodder

Georgina

Points +353

Vegan
04 Aug 2019

Quiet and cosy with good variety

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.

There 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

inkybrown

Points +709

Vegan
26 Oct 2025

nice option near the museum

I spent my day and evening at the Ashmolean, and this is right around the corner so very convenient to get both brunch and dinner there! I don't get the British interest in mushrooms with breakfast, but other than that I enjoyed both meals.

ClaireParky76

Points +50

Vegan
19 Oct 2025

Love this place 🥳🥇👏

Fantastic cafe with lots of vegan and gluten free options - full breakfast, jackfruit bagel, avo on toast, falafel and hummus salads.Loads of cake options, oat milk and coffee is great 👍 Dog friendly throughout

Updated from previous review on 2025-10-19

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Dog friendly, Superb staff

Cons: Nope

Navelno

Points +30

Vegan
20 Apr 2025

Lots of vegan sweets like cake, just a hand full of vegan lunch options

Stumbled upon this cafe when looking for a vegan option in Oxford for a short lunch break.

It offers a variety of vegan options if your looking for sweets like cake. In my opinion there could be more options for the mains but the food was good in general :). Would come back for cake only though next time.
It was open on Sunday but maybe this was just seasonal.

Pros: Atmosphere , Cakes

Cons: too few vegan options

Chris_Robson

Points +234

Vegan
24 Mar 2025

Cozy little spot

‘Hidden’ down an alley way, this is a nice little cafe with various vegan options such as a breakfast and various toasted sandwiches.

kaibun

Points +1180

Vegan
16 Mar 2025

Cozy and great selection

Hidden gem in Oxford with friendly owner

ricirocky

Points +178

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

Very tasty lunch

We had three falafel tosties and they were delicious. The vegan croissant were also great. Service was quick and staff friendly.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , All vegan croissants , Organic

DeniseAdams

Points +39

Vegan
18 Jan 2025

Delicious breakfasts

Plenty of vegan and gluten free options. Lovely staff too. We had a super vegan cooked breakfast
#Veganuary

Clara_D_M

Points +22655

Vegan
30 Dec 2024

Disappointed

It took me several detours to locate this place (it’s in a sort of alley not easy to find), only to find out that… they were closed. According to Google maps they were supposed to be open. Not reliable and frustrating

Bobarroso

Points +1430

Vegan
21 Jul 2024

Fair vegan food - nothing special

Nice option within the city, but the vegana dish was very basic

Lacinato

Points +13

Vegetarian
01 Jul 2024

Cozy tuck-in

Most of the menu is vegetarian friendly and the vibe is 100% vegetarian friendly.

marc2204

Points +58

Vegan
31 May 2024

Simple but good

Vegan options where clearly displayed at the counter.

Pros: Good service

Cons: Only wooden banks to sit on. , . , .

ScubaTropics

Points +385

Vegan
13 May 2024

Out of the way

Cute place with upstairs seating. Clean shop, freshly made items.

Pros: Many vegan options , Friendly service , Unique bakery treats

CristyPC

Points +296

Vegan
07 May 2024

Delicious, great vibes, GF options

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.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-07

Pros: Delicious Vegan food, Heaps of GF options, Lovely vibe

Cons: N/A

pink13

Points +173

Vegan
17 Feb 2024

Fantastic Juice & vegan options

Yummy breakfast was lovely, falafel was good. Coffee was good, Juices were amazing.

Pros: Amazing juice choice , Good vegan options , Fab staff

Cons: Not accessible (old building)

Fattyted

Points +4914

Vegan
09 Oct 2023

Great vegan breakfast

We really enjoyed the vegan breakfast at Organic Deli, the avocado toast was perfection.

AlexAvocado

Points +1181

Vegan
29 Jun 2023

Delicious iced Chai latte

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.

They 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.

Sjeng

Points +894

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Good option in Oxford

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.

While 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

johnbauy

Points +128

Vegan
13 Aug 2022

Rare Find; Vg + gf cake!

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.

GemmaSangwine

Points +51

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2021

Delicious vegan breakfast

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.

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-14

Pros: Lots of vegan and vegetarian options

MannonLloyd

Points +47

Vegan
28 Jul 2021

Tasteless food

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.

Pros: Plenty of vegan choices , Nice interior, Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive , Bland

twistoflemon

Points +48

Vegan
24 Apr 2019

One of my favourites!

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.

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Cakes can be a bit dry

AmyVCaroline

Points +3216

Vegan
19 Feb 2019

Healthy cafe

Got takeout juice and sandwiches and it was tasty but a little expensive for the size. Inside seemed small but nice

WoodyAndBertie

Points +866

Vegan
19 Aug 2018

Good for breakfast

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.

Pros: Good for breakfast.

ElsaKatriinaWells

Points +80

Vegan
16 Aug 2018

A regular customer

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.

Pros: 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

eloise1301

Points +15

Mostly Veg
17 Apr 2018

Awful

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 :(

▶Lee

Points +112

Vegan
31 Dec 2017

Vegan Brekky

Found this after doing a bit of research before getting to Oxford as I am vegan.
We 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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