Society Café

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  Ben Hegan

  ·1 week ago

  “Awesome! I was at a conference next door to this cafe. I'm a massive coffee enthusiast so took great delight in trying the coffee here. I had multiple espresso coffees from this cafe over four days in Oxford. I tried the salted caramel brownie too, which was divine - sweet and not overly rich. The staff are lovely, very friendly and quick service. Good value for money in my opinion, good coffee is not cheap and that ensures the farmers and those who roast it etc get paid properly. Loads of coffee on retail, all freshly roasted in the last 2-3 weeks. Really highly recommended! It will be my default for coffee when I'm next in Oxford!”

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  The Coffee Connoisseur

  ·1 month ago

  “Society Café - Oxford 12–16 St Michael’s Street, Oxford, OX1 2DU A coffee experience that deserves its reputation. From the moment you arrive, you notice the outdoor seating area, great location and well-thought-out layout. Inside, the attention to detail continues. The space is welcoming and clearly shows how much effort and thought goes into what Society Café does. The coffee selection is one of the biggest highlights. Unique, beautifully branded and presented with incredible attention to detail. There is so much choice that the hardest part is deciding which one to try first. I was given two coffees to try, and the barista was fantastic at explaining each one and its tasting notes. Their knowledge, professionalism and friendliness really stood out. The coffee I tried had smooth golden caramel and chocolate notes, with light fruity notes. The flavours were beautifully balanced, making it a very enjoyable cup. It was also great to see vegan options available within the bakery selection, which is definitely a plus for me. My ratings: Coffee: 10/10 Range of coffee: 14/10 Barista service: 12/10 Society Café is highly rated for a reason. The coffee, selection, attention to detail and customer service all show a real passion for what they do. I’ll definitely be back to try more. Highly recommended.”

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  Stef

  ·1 month ago

  “Very welcoming and the matcha was nice, just wish they had some vanilla syrup for the matcha as it’s always tastier with a pinch of vanilla”

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  Mila Boschi

  ·2 months ago

  “Over hyped café: The cinnamon roll was tasteless, there was no cinnamon filling whatsoever and it was just covered by a slimy cinnamon glaze which did not make up for the lack of cinnamony flavour inside the roll. Average chai latte and overall experience.”

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  Wilson

  ·2 months ago

  “★★★★★ Brilliant coffee and a lovely place to take a break. ☕ The coffee was excellent, and the café has a really nice, relaxing atmosphere. Definitely one of the best cafés I’ve been to in Oxford. Highly recommended!”

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  Joey Googs

  ·3 months ago

  “Enjoyable cafe out of the way from the frantic High Street. The tables outside were not facing a street, so less dust to worry about. There were vegan pastries - the vegan pain aux raisins was a good companion with my cappuccino, whose chocolate sprinkling was also vegan. The barista just made the slight error of using oat milk instead of almond milk. The seating was comfortable inside too, with quiet basement available also.”

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  Singh Gurjit

  ·3 months ago

  “Went their after trying so many pour overs in Oxford and literally i found it great. I’m fond of coffees and when ever i get w chance i definitely go for them specially pour overs. As far as for oxford this cafe became one of my favorite. The staff was great and cafe was over crowded with no space to sit in or out, went downstairs and the tables were still with all the cups and were not cleaned so deducting one star for that. Otherwise this pace is my favorite one now. Moreover i found in Oxford good coffee at hotel chocolate too.”

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  Stuart Redhead

  ·3 months ago

  “Society Café has been the standout of my Oxford coffee hunt so far. The coffee was exceptional—beautifully crafted with a subtle natural sweetness, impressive depth of flavour and the kind of balance that shows real skill goes into every cup. It’s the sort of coffee you slow down to enjoy. The café itself is bright, open and airy. When I visited at around 2pm on a Tuesday it had a calm, relaxed atmosphere with soft background music, making it a lovely place to unwind. The outdoor seating area was a real bonus, especially sitting in the sunshine with a great coffee. A shortage of eats however. More food options would be welcomed but this place is for the coffee and they are excellent at that! As someone spending a staycation exploring Oxford’s independent coffee scene, this has been my favourite coffee house so far. If you’re looking for genuinely excellent specialty coffee served with obvious care and craftsmanship, Society Café is a must-visit.”

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  Nora

  ·5 months ago

  “A favorite in Oxford. The coffee is really good, the space has a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff are friendly. It is a great place to stop for a coffee, sit for a bit, or do some work. I really liked the overall vibe.”

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  Maï

  ·6 months ago

  “One of the best coffee shops in Oxford! They always have a selection of beans to choose from, with rotating guests to keep it exciting, and the staff is really knowledgeable and helpful at selecting which one would match your taste / your drink (hot or cold, black or with milk) best! On top of being of great advice + amazing at preparing the drinks, they’re also really friendly and welcoming. The staff there is a pleasure to talk to, and they’re always super keen to help. Not my fav selection of cakes and pastries in Ox (however they always have some vegan options!!), but for coffee they are really, really amazing. They also offer a wide range of alternative milk options, teas and cold drinks (nitro, kombucha or juices), and although I’ve never tried them myself my friends really enjoyed their hot chocolate and chai latte. Great place to chill or work from (wifi is really stable)!!”

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