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Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

Lovely people but truly horrible coffee. I thought because they had an expensive Italian coffee machine that the coffee would be good but it was like dishwater. yuk

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

Great place for a late lunch. Sandwiches were freshly made and well priced. Lovely iced coffee too. Service was friendly and helpful. Biscuit for our dog too. Will visit again.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023 via mobile

Coffee and sandwiches are fine and good value. Friendly staff. Nice outside seating area. Inside could do with a refresh.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 April 2023

Coffee and cake isn’t just what they sell but an experience for one to remember friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere will be returning

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2022 via mobile

Blaming a pay customer for using the toilet after they sanitised it at 16:00 ? Very interesting 🧐 I will never go again. Bye bye 👋

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

Urgh just had a very bitter cappuccino.Not even a sugar lump could disguise the poor coffee.Has left a nasty taste in my mouth.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 29 May 2022

Lovely lunch at the Throwing Buns although small it has lots of character. We had a lovely set of sandwiches and cake. Friendly staff highly recomended.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 9 May 2022 via mobile

Small cafe in a lovely position in the centre of town. Toasties were lovely, good hot chocolate, friendly and attentive staff. Much better atmosphere than Costa or Starbucks.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 7 May 2022

Love this place. Guaranteed a friendly welcome and if the sun is shining, there's no better place to sit and watch the world go by whilst having a cup of tea.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 25 October 2021

When travelling down the A34 I detoured into Abingdon for a coffee and cake stop. I found 'Throwing Buns' and got a Latte and Banana Cake to go and it was fabulous coffee and nice cake. They had plenty of tray bake cakes to choose...from and the interior decor was great, a shame I was taking mine 'To Go'. Staff were friendly and prices reasonable. There's outside seating as well which would be great on a nice day to sit and sip coffee, nibble cake and watch the world go by. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 13 March 2021

Great service and coffee from the team, every time at Throwing Buns!! I go there at least twice a year for my Latte fix. Thoroughly recommended 👍

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 11 February 2021

I went to throwing buns for the first time last week and have been going back every day since. service is amazing, staff are super friendly and welcoming and the bubble tea is super tasty. 10/10 would recommend to all family and friends. would give...more stars if i could!!More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 22 January 2021 via mobile

Very lovely afternoon tea for two. Large selection of sandwiches and cakes which all tasted fab. Will be recommending to family and friends.

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 9 December 2020

Had a lovely panini and iced coffee here. Excellent service by a lovely waitress named Lisa. Will return

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 23 November 2020 via mobile

Really nice local cafe, great coffee and hot chocolate. Always happy to support local small businesses.

Date of visit: November 2020
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Throwing Buns is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5