Oxford has a fantastic independent café scene.

You’ll be sure to find coffee shops hidden amongst the historic buildings and winding alleyways of the city.

Whether you are a student looking for an aesthetic place to study or a tourist visiting Oxford for the first time, here are some suggestions of independent cafes to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend.

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Vaults & Garden

Vaults & Garden café is tucked away in the vaults of St Mary’s Church on Radcliffe Square.

The café serves a range of tea, coffee, cakes and light bites to eat.

In the summer it is possible to sit outside and admire the view of the Radcliffe Camera which is one of the most iconic buildings in Oxford.

Vaults & Garden also serve a range of vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes.

Columbia Coffee Roasters

Columbia Coffee Roasters is located in The Covered Market in Oxford.

The café sources all its coffee from its own or neighbouring farms in Columbia.

They support fair trade to make sure the drinks they serve are completely ethical.

 

They serve a number of different coffee blends and even have a special Oxford blend.

Columbia Coffee Roasters serve coffee to have in or take away.

Jericho Coffee Traders

 

Jericho Coffee Traders can be found at 105 High Street in Oxford.

It first opened its doors 11 years ago in 2012.

The café has evolved from serving customers from the back of a Vespa tricycle into a speciality espresso bar in the heart of Oxford.

They also have a separate coffee shop on the outskirts of the city.

The Missing Bean

 

The Missing Bean coffee shop can be found at 14 Turl Street in the centre of the city.

The café only has a limited amount of seating, but it is still usually packed full of customers.

The Missing Bean has developed a reputation for its flavourful coffee and lively atmosphere.

Art Café

 

The Art Café can be found right opposite the entrance to the Westgate Shopping Centre at 14 Bonn Square.

The outside of the coffee shop is painted distinctively yellow.

The café often collaborates with local artists to give them more visibility and has their art on display.

They have a range of vegan and allergen free options on offer.