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Looking for the best brunch in Oxford? There’s something for everyone on this list of independent places to eat in Oxford!

I spent a good part of my final year at Oxford University eating my way through Oxford restaurants.

I made it my mission to try all the best places to eat in Oxford before I left and I think I did a pretty good job of covering all the restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and bars in the city centre.

As Oxford is a small city, there are so many amazing local restaurants, and, in terms of brunch, Oxford has much to offer.

Something to note is that these are all independent restaurants in Oxford. There are many other very yummy brunch spots in Oxford, particularly in the new Westgate Shopping Centre.

However, if you’re looking for places that are unique to Oxford then you should give the brunch places on this list a go.

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This is in no way sponsored by The Dealer App, it’s just something I discovered during my time at university and I used to use it every time I went out for brunch.

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Keep on reading to find out where to find the best brunch in Oxford!

The Rickety Press

The Rickety Press is always top of my list when people ask me where to eat in Oxford.

For brunch, they offer avocado on toast, eggs benedict, a full English, a veggie Full English, breakfast buns and waffles!

My personal recommendations are the “Might Veggie”, “Eggs Benny” or “Chicken n Waffles”.

This isn’t the sort of joint where you’ll want to order a basic avocado on toast as there are so many other amazing options on the menu and you can get this elsewhere in Oxford.

Make you sure come back for lunch or dinner too as the burgers and pizzas here are the best in Oxford. Did I mention this is my favourite restaurant in Oxford?

Address: 67 Cranham Street, Oxford OX2 6DE

Opening Hours: Closed Mon, Tues; 5pm – 10pm Wed – Friday; 12pm – 10pm Sat, Sun

Website: https://dodopubs.com/locations/the-rickety-press/

The Handle Bar Cafe & Kitchen

The Handle Bar Cafe is a cafe above a bike shop with beautiful airy interiors.

There are all the standard brunch options here including a full English (and veggie option), pancakes and porridge but I get the avocado on toast every time. It’s my favourite in Oxford!

The bitterness of the feta and the spiciness of the paprika make this a smashing avo on toast (I love puns, sorry!)

Address: 28-32 St Michael’s Street, OX1 2EB

Opening Hours: Varies. 8pm – 5/11pm

Website: www.handlebaroxford.co.uk

The Missing Bean

Visit the Missing Bean for breakfast or brunch if you’re in the mood for something low key and simple. You can order the avocado on toast or a bagel and jam and follow up with some pastries or cakes to share.

To be honest, the Missing Bean is more of a cafe and breakfast spot than a brunch spot but you need to stop by here for the coffee and drinks, which often have people queuing outside!

READ MORE: The Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Oxford

Make sure to get here early to avoid said queues and to get one of the coveted window seats.

Address: 14 Turl Street, OX1 3DQ

Opening Hours: 8am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday, 9am – 6:30pm Saturday, 10am – 5pm Sunday

Website: www.themissingbean.co.uk

George Street Social

I have a particular soft spot for George Street Social because of the magical literary steps leading up to the first floor. Each and every step is designed to look like the spine of a book, but with an alcoholic twist.

Ever read Gin Eyre? Or Tequila Mockingbird?

It’s not just the pretty decor that keeps people coming back here though and I would rank George Street Social as another of the best restaurants in Oxford for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For brunch, I’d recommend the shakshuka. There’s a veggie option with feta cheese or a meat option with n’duja sausage and both of them are uh-mazing.

I get it every time I’m here for brunch. If you’re in the mood for something sweet you can treat yourself to French toast or pancakes, which are also great. But get the shakshuka.

There’s also a 10% student discount here so it’s perfect for Oxford University students.

Address: 34 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DH

Opening Hours: 8am – 11pm Monday to Friday, 9am – 11pm Saturday and Sunday

Website: http://www.georgestreetsocial.com

Cafe Coco

Cafe Coco offers some healthy respite from some of the heavier brunch options on here. They serve up a tasty superfood porridge as well as muesli, fruit and omelettes.

If that’s not your thing though, they have all your favourite classics too. Full English, beans on toast, eggy bread – it’s like being back at your Nan’s house!

For those in the mood to celebrate you can start your day with the full monty breakfast deal which will get you a Bloody Mary as well as lots of other food and drink for a very satisfying and filling brunch.

In the warmer months, they’ve got tables outside and they open the folding glass doors so there’s a breath of fresh air for those inside too.

Address: 23 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP

Opening Hours: 10am-11pm weekdays, 9am ’til late on weekends

Website: www.cafecoco.co.uk

Turl Street Kitchen

Turl Street Kitchen (TSK) is one of the most popular Oxford restaurants amongst locals and students. It’s a wonderful space where they serve up seasonal produce and some of the best coffees in Oxford.

For brunch, TSK has some very healthy options such as tomato and roasted red pepper with hummus and avocado on toast and spiced chickpeas with poached eggs.

There’s also almond milk porridge and vegan granola so it’s a good spot for vegan food in Oxford too.

Address: 16-17 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DH

Opening Hours: 8am – 4pm every day

Gee’s

Gee’s is consistently named one of the top restaurants in oxford and many are drawn to it because of its amazing interior decor.

This is the one you’ll want to take your parents to when they come to visit you at the weekend.

It’s a little north of the city centre but it’s worth the walk for the beautiful dining room in a giant, sun-filled greenhouse.

Every weekend, they serve brunch between 10am and 11:30am. It’s a short window so you’ll have to make sure you get there on time!

They’ve got some classic brunch options such as avocado on toast and eggs Benedict but also some more unique items like smashed eggs, chorizo and potatoes (my favourite!). They also serve Bloody Marys and Breakfast Martinis for the adults.

This is definitely the fanciest restaurant on the list so save this one for a special brunch.

Address: 61 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PE

Website: https://www.geesrestaurant.co.uk/

Natural Bread Cafe

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again – I am a pastry snob. I don’t think it’s possible to spend any significant amount of time in Paris and not become one.

With that in mind, know that I am a huge fan of the freshly baked pastries available at Natural Bread every day.

They’ve got croissants and pain au chocolats that everyone loves but you simply must try the pain au beurre salé (a salted butter pastry).

It is one of my favourite pastries and it’s a shame it’s not served in more places. They do it best at Natural Bread though so do give it a try!

Unfortunately, the Natural Bread Cafe that was on Little Clarendon Street is now shut so you’ll have to go to the Woodstock Cafe to get your fill of fresh pastry and sourdough bread.

This is quite far out of the centre of Oxford but if you’re making a day trip to Oxford, you may find it on your drive – it’s quite close to Blenheim Palace!

Address: 30 High Street, Woodstock OX20 1TG

Website: https://www.naturalbreadcompany.co.uk/

Vaults & Garden

The Vaults and Garden Cafe has a prime spot in Oxford, sitting right opposite the iconic Radcliffe Camera.

If you’re visiting Oxford in the summer months then you can eat outside with the best views of the Radcliffe Camera.

Breakfast and brunch are served here from 8am – 11:30am and you can expect all the usual breakfast bits and bobs. They do offer a vegan breakfast option too so there will definitely be something for everyone.

For something more unique, try the Oxford Cheese Rarebit, which is basically fancy cheese on toast!

Address: University Church, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AH

Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm every day

Website: www.thevaultsandgarden.com

Jericho Cafe

Jericho Cafe is often named as a favourite for brunch out of all the restaurants on Walton Street.

From the outside, it looks like any average cafe but people love it because it’s locally run, has lovely staff and very yummy food.

You’ll find all the English breakfast options from a simple beans on toast to a full café breakfast.

The latter costs £8.50 but unfortunately no longer includes a hot drink means this probably isn’t the best breakfast in Oxford in terms of value for money anymore. Sniff.

Anyway, my recommendation is: get the bacon and egg waffles. I repeat, GET THE BACON AND EGG WAFFLES!

The bread here comes from Natural Bread, the coffee comes from The Missing Bean and the cakes come from Barefoot Kitchen so you can sample some of Oxford’s very best local suppliers all in one place at Jericho Cafe.

Address: 112 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AJ

Opening Hours: Varies. Around 8am – 7pm every day, late close weekends

Website: www.thejerichocafe.co.uk

The Nosebag

The Nosebag is another hidden gem in Oxford that serves up a tasty English breakfast at great value for money.

It’s just £7.50 for bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, potatoes, eggs and toast!

As this doesn’t include a drink the Jericho Cafe full English still comes in cheaper but The Nosebag may be more suitable for those looking for a place very close to the city centre.

The ricotta and raspberry pancakes are a great option for those with a sweet tooth!

Address: 6-8 St Michael’s Street, Oxford, OX1 2DU

Opening Hours: Mon-Thur : 9.30am-10pm; Fri-Sat : 9.30am-10.30pm; Sunday : 9.30am-9pm

Website: https://www.nosebagoxford.co.uk/

Just writing this post has made me hungry to go back to Oxford so I can visit all of these places to eat again!

The majority of these are restaurants in Oxford city centre though a few are a little way out so it would be handy if you have a bike if you don’t fancy a long walk.

Though, there are worse things than a long walk through the beautiful Oxford University buildings. Look at the map below for a better idea of where these brunch spots in Oxford are:

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