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Reviewed 2 days ago

A cozy atmosphere, with beautiful decor. A complete menu and delicious food, both savory and sweet, and drinks. Great service. I definitely intend to come back more often.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Full English breakfast was really good & would have warranted 5 stars. Unfortunately, this cafe has no menus & the staff don't take your order - it's done via downloading a QR code. Staff pass back & forth but no-one will take your order. Dismal...practice.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi, thank you for your feedback. Indeed we do not have table service, we use the QR code system and order at the counter. However, we do have printed menus available for anyone to see if they prefer. We appreciate your visit and will consider...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Location is very central and convenient but cant say the same about food. Cold breakfast with very cheap basic ingredients . Very average food, coffee is good though.

Date of visit: November 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi, thank you for your feedback! We use local produce and try our best to buy products with high quality. Please let us know the ingredients you were not happy with and we will definitely consider changing them. We really appreciate your visit!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

The group of women should learn to smile once In their life rude terrible food how is there 4 people in the back and not single one can cook a hash brown without it being cold or burnt? Terrible avoid go to tiktok cafe if...u want good breakfastMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your feedback. We will definitely take it into consideration. We appreciate your visit - Art Cafe team

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

If you’re looking for a dog-friendly spot in Oxford where you can enjoy some tasty food and drink while admiring local art, then look no further than The Art Café! This welcoming and comfortable café is located in the city Centre, and it’s a great...place to visit with your four-legged friend. When I visited The Art Café with my dog, Oak, we were seated in the outside seating area which is dog-friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and laid-back, with plenty of space for Oak to stretch out and enjoy the sunshine. The Art Café is so named because it features a range of local artists’ work on the walls inside the café. You’ll find a variety of styles and mediums on display, from paintings to photographs. All the art is available for purchase, so it’s a great opportunity to take home a unique piece of Oxford for yourself or as a gift. The food at The Art Café is definitely worth a mention too. The menu offers a range of sandwiches, salads, and hot meals, all made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. I tried a raisin croissant, which was delicious, and chai latte which had an arty pattern on it. 87x Oak enjoyed the attention from the other customers, one of whom had a chicken panni, which Oak wanted to share. So it was a good talking point 🙂More

Date of visit: September 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it and love having you around our cafe. We hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed 13 October 2023

This was an amazing spot with some down falls one there was no toilet and two nothing for my dog to drink but other than that it was great so im giving it 4 starsMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi, we have a toilet available on our bottom floor inside our shop. Also, we try to be as dog friendly as possible and will provide water for dogs if asked to a member of staff. Thank you for leaving a nice review and we...More

Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

We always have a snack in this little cafe when we visit Oxford. There’s plenty of choice and the service is speedy. The food and drinks offer good value for money. There’s now an outside seating area which has increased the seating area. The toilet...facilities are very limited. Only one toilet in the basement area.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

We were only there for a sandwich but it was efficient pleasant service. The sandwich itself was just as advertised in the menu and filled a hole. The smoothie was excellent, I ordered another! Easy to order using their app. Maybe a little pricey but...that’s tourism for you.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

Thanks for your review Gareth. 🙌

Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Lovely little cafe. You can get a cup of tea and a pastry for just under £5 which is ideal for breakfast. Nice and quiet at around 9am which is great for a quiet start to the day. It’s lovely to be able to chill...out upstairs. There’s also some local artist work which you can buy so I may get some of that next time I visit.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023

Went here for breakfast after it was recommended to me by a friend. Was sorely disappointed! The hash browns were soggy, one rasher of tough bacon. The toast was probably the best thing! Was charged for 3 orange juices when I ordered 2 (which at...£4.75 each were definitely not worth it) and no refund given despite returning one of them. Not only this but the whole time we were eating there we pictures being hammered into the walls around us. Not relaxing at all! Go elsewhere for a decent breakfast…More

Date of visit: July 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi, thank you for your feedback. We will take it into consideration and work on improving. We appreciate your visit - Art Cafe Team

Reviewed 2 August 2023 via mobile

This is a Good place. It looks a little underwhelming at first sight, so I’ve always walked past before. Not any more! The best mocha. The best (warm) fruit scone ever - ever. Such lovely service. I was asked if I’d like help taking my...order to the upstairs seating (yes) - How thoughtful to ask. I will be back next time I want coffee or lunch in Oxford!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

Excellent range of food catering for gluten allergy as well as vegetarian and vegan food as well as traditional breakfasts etc. Staff were really helpful and food was really good and very reasonably priced. Will definitely use again.

Date of visit: July 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Thanks for the lovely review Hope to see you again 🙏🙌👌⭐️

Reviewed 14 July 2023 via mobile

Loads of choice and great coffee. Had the full English and coffee. Hash browns were disappointing as they felt heavy with oil and not crispy at all. The rest of the breakfast was amazing, especially the sausages. It’s cute and quirky, but toilets are hard...to get to just beware for anybody who struggles with mobility. Pricing I felt was mid range.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 17 July 2023

Thanks for your feedback about our cafe. We really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed art cafe. Sorry about the hash browns, as we don’t fry anything at the cafe it may look not as pretty. Hope to see you again. 🙏

Reviewed 22 June 2023

Lovely coffee and even lovelier staff. Thank you for sending my daughter’s bag to our home in Surrey. She accidentally left it in the cafe and the kind staff posted it to us! We are very grateful.

Date of visit: May 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2023

Hi Dotty Thanks for the lovely review.. We’re always very happy to help our Customers. What would we be without you? Hope to see you soon. Best wishes from us all at Art cafe Cafe Team 🙏🙌👌

Reviewed 19 June 2023 via mobile

We went to this cafe on several occasions during a 4 day stay in Oxford for breakfast. The choice is impressive and the food was superb. Staff were very helpful and the location and setting is brilliant. Very good value for money.

Date of visit: June 2023
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marcelo de oliveira, Owner at Art Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 17 July 2023

Thank you very much for your comprehensive review. We’re happy you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again 🙏🙌

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Art Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4