Kelpie Coffee
“Colourful local independent coffee shop. Specialty coffee, relaxed indie vibes, artist collabs.”
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About Kelpie Coffee
Kelpie Coffee is an independent coffee shop at 194A Abingdon Rd in New Hinksey, Oxford, across from the Voco Oxford Spires hotel and near Hinksey outdoor pool. The colourful shop works with artists on collaborations, and its drinks list covers lattes and specialist coffee. The food side centres on pastries, including an almond croissant and a cheese and Marmite swirl, with toasties on the menu as well. Seating is inside. Bags of beans are sold for anyone who wants to take the coffee home.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention latte, pastries, almond croissant and cheese and Marmite swirl.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention latte, pastries, almond croissant and cheese and Marmite swirl.
Featured reviews
- Nell Hart
“Lovely coffee and vibe at Kelpie cafe. They do a decent toastie too and the pastries look great so will have to try next time.”
- Toby Payne
“Such a fantastic little cafe. The staff are friendly, attentive and have been very kind when we bring in a small baby. Delicious pastries and drinks.”
- Bethany Vaughan
“We love it - just what new Hinksey needs, the coffee is amazing and the proof pastries are my favourite! We’ve been here multiple times since open and it’s always great vibes and the coffee never misses. The staff are always so friendly. All round 10/10 recommend!!!”
- Guy Desmarais
“The coffee shop is beautiful, the people working there are lovely, and the pastries are delicious. Best latte I've had in a long time, and the cheese and Marmite swirl is addictive. Will be back for sure!”
- Ollie Rodriguez
“Great coffee, really nice vibe inside. Great pastries too”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the coffee, and the latte comes up first: one calls it the best in a long time, creamy with a proper coffee taste and not too milky. Pastries sit close behind, with the almond croissant described as huge, the cheese and Marmite swirl as addictive, and the proof pastries as a favourite. One visitor found the pastries sold out by 10am on a busy Monday morning and settled for a large cookie and tea, and another mentions a decent toastie. Also mentioned are specialist coffee to go and bags of beans. Several describe a relaxed, chilled atmosphere and friendly staff, including one who notes the kindness shown when bringing in a small baby. Outdoor seating looks across the road to a meadow, and one reviewer spotted a little deer there. A post-swim breakfast stop for visitors to the nearby outdoor pool is a recurring kind of visit, and no complaints appear beyond that sold-out pastry counter.
Amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Onsite services
- Coffee
Location
Coffee shops near Kelpie Coffee
- The Independent Cafe4.23290.7 mi£1–10Vegan options
cinnamon latte, sausage and egg buttie, hot chocolate with coconut milk
- Greens Cafe4.5820.9 mi
acai bowls, panini, matcha
- Missing Bean Turl St4.47151 mi
pastries, flat white, iced matcha
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelpie Coffee | 5.052 | — | £1–10 | latte, pastries, almond croissant |
| The Independent CafeVegan options | 4.2329 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | cinnamon latte, sausage and egg buttie, hot chocolate with coconut milk |
| Greens Cafe | 4.582 | 0.9 mi | — | acai bowls, panini, matcha |
| Missing Bean Turl St | 4.4715 | 1 mi | — | pastries, flat white, iced matcha |
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