Whether you’re new to the city or have been calling Oxford home for a while, brunch is always a good idea. From laid-back locals’ favourites to Prosecco-fuelled mornings, here are five of the best brunch spots in Oxford to grab a seriously satisfying brunch
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1. Café Coco – Cowley Road’s Quirky Gem
📍 23 Cowley Rd, OX4 1HP
Tucked away on the colourful Cowley Road, Café Coco isn’t your standard city-centre spot, and that’s exactly what makes it so special. It’s been an Oxford staple since 1992, and walking in feels like stepping into your cool, slightly eccentric aunt’s kitchen: think retro decor, eclectic art and the smell of sizzling garlic potatoes in the air.
The Full English here is the stuff of legends: Oxford sausage, bacon, eggs, and those golden, garlic-sautéed new potatoes (worth the trip alone). Veggie? There’s a meat-free version, plus eggy bread with cinnamon, breakfast sandwiches, and make-your-own omelettes with fillings like smoked haddock and tzatziki. It’s not trying to be fancy, it’s just really, really good.
This is where you go when you want brunch with soul. No pretensions. Just proper food, good vibes and great people-watching.
2. George Street Social – For Bottomless Brunch Goals
📍 35 New Inn Hall St, OX1 2DH
Smack in the middle of Oxford’s hustle and bustle, George Street Social nails the modern brunch brief. Bright, airy, and buzzing with energy, it’s the place to be if your idea of a great morning involves French toast, smashed avo, and a mimosa (or three).
Their weekend bottomless brunch is a game-changer: £25 gets you two hours of free-flowing Prosecco plus any brunch dish. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just the fact that it’s Saturday, this is the perfect spot to gather your crew and toast to the weekend.
Come for the pancakes, stay for the vibes.
3. The Handle Bar Café & Kitchen – Creative Comfort in the City Centre
📍 28-32 St Michael’s St, OX1 2EB
A little off the main drag, Handle Bar Café is one of those places you walk into and instantly feel at home. Set above a bike shop and filled with mismatched furniture and vintage charm, it’s got that effortlessly cool Oxford feel.
The brunch menu isn’t huge, but every dish delivers, especially the coconut pancakes, which you can top with bacon, bananas or berries. There’s also a solid full English and plenty of veggie and vegan options. Bonus: their Bloody Mary is a local favourite (even if it’s a love-it-or-leave-it kind of thing).
Perfect for a slow morning with friends, a good book, or a bit of people-watching from the window.
4. Brown’s Café – Oxford’s Best Budget Breakfast
📍 Covered Market, OX1 3DZ
Hidden in plain sight inside the iconic Covered Market, Brown’s Café is a no-frills, all-flavour kind of place. Forget the lattes and latte art—this is builder’s tea territory, and proud of it.
The English breakfast here is legendary, and it’ll only set you back £6. That’s right, six pounds for a proper fry-up in the heart of Oxford.
Brown’s isn’t flashy, and that’s its charm. If you want a classic, affordable breakfast in a place that feels like a secret only locals know about, this is it. Independent family-owned British Cafe with a Portuguese twist. Fantastic brunches, delicious pastries, coffees and teas.
5. Vaults & Garden Café – Brunch with a View
📍 1 Radcliffe Sq, OX1 4AH
If you want brunch with serious wow-factor, head to Vaults & Garden. Set in a historic church building with tables overlooking the Radcliffe Camera, it’s easily the most scenic spot on this list.
The menu focuses on organic, locally sourced ingredients with options for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Think smoked salmon and eggs, or their popular full English (in regular, veggie or vegan versions).
Come early, grab a table outside (weather permitting), and soak up the atmosphere of one of Oxford’s most iconic squares. It’s the kind of place that makes you fall in love with the city all over again.
Oxford might be famous for its dreaming spires and historic charm, but it’s also got a brunch scene to match. Whether you’re craving a no-nonsense fry-up, a picture-perfect avo toast, or bottomless fizz with your French toast, this city’s got you covered.
Let us know which spot you’ll be trying first, or better yet, brunch your way through all five brunch spots in Oxford.
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