The Spires Cafe & Restaurant
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About The Spires Cafe & Restaurant
The Spires Cafe & Restaurant in Oxford serves a vegan full English breakfast with butter beans, alongside organic, handcrafted pizzas, from a spot in Gloucester Green near the New Oxford Theatre. The kitchen covers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and it opens every day of the week and runs late, so it works for late-night meals as well as morning ones. Traditional and vegetarian versions of the cooked breakfast sit on the same menu. Afternoon tea brings scones with Devonshire cream, and coffee comes as Americano or espresso. Guests walk in, then order and pay at the counter.
Good to know
“The Spires Cafe & Restaurant in Oxford is open! 7 days a week and until late for your convenience. If you're looking for the best breakfast in Oxford, pop by and see what we've got. We serve up organic dishes, home cooked foods, and freshly handcrafted pizzas. You can find us just outside of the Oxford Bus Station, 99 Gloucester Green, we have seating indoors and out. Visit us online to see some of the amazing foods we prepare daily or pop by and try them for yourself, we hope to see you at our Oxford cafe soon. Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon tea, dinner.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, vegetarian or vegan breakfast, scones with devonshire cream and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, vegetarian or vegan breakfast, scones with devonshire cream and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws the most praise, with reviewers describing a traditional English breakfast with generous portions, a vegetarian full English with oven baked hashbrowns, sourdough and free range scrambled eggs, and a vegan full breakfast with butter beans. Coffee, including a well-crafted espresso and an Americano, gets repeated approval. Close behind are the scones with Devonshire cream, pizzas, a pesto, chicken and mozzarella sandwich, loaded nachos and a range of cakes. Several call the staff friendly and the atmosphere lovely, and one regular uses the cafe as a place to work. Complaints are few but specific. One diner found the oven baked salmon overcooked and dry, with the salmon the smallest part of the dish. Another says a waiter spilled both coffees, set them down and walked away without an apology or a replacement, leaving them to fetch napkins themselves. One reviewer notes that ordering and paying happens at the counter. Food is described as arriving fast, and one pair of diners says the vegan breakfast was so large they should have shared an order.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws the most praise, with reviewers describing a traditional English breakfast with generous portions, a vegetarian full English with oven baked hashbrowns, sourdough and free range scrambled eggs, and a vegan full breakfast with butter beans. Coffee, including a well-crafted espresso and an Americano, gets repeated approval. Close behind are the scones with Devonshire cream, pizzas, a pesto, chicken and mozzarella sandwich, loaded nachos and a range of cakes. Several call the staff friendly and the atmosphere lovely, and one regular uses the cafe as a place to work. Complaints are few but specific. One diner found the oven baked salmon overcooked and dry, with the salmon the smallest part of the dish. Another says a waiter spilled both coffees, set them down and walked away without an apology or a replacement, leaving them to fetch napkins themselves. One reviewer notes that ordering and paying happens at the counter. Food is described as arriving fast, and one pair of diners says the vegan breakfast was so large they should have shared an order.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We had the vegan full breakfast with butter beans. It was served fast, and the whole meal was so delicious... and we should have shared an order because there was so much food!”
- Google user
“Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, and really tasty food. The coffee was great and everything felt fresh and well prepared. A perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet breakfast. Definitely one of my favourite cafés around Oxford — highly recommended!”
- Google user
“Cozy cafe tucked in Gloucester green! Pizzas are great here. It’s a great place to also work since there’s wifi and plugs. They also have a great range of cakes to try. Been coming here since I first moved to Oxford and love coming here when I want a change of scenery in working :) great service as well!”
- Google user
“Absolutely loved our experience at Spires Cafe in Oxford! The traditional English breakfast we ordered was nothing short of amazing—delicious and generous portions that left us completely satisfied. The menu is extensive, featuring fantastic offerings that cater to a variety of tastes. The casual setting makes it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked appetizing, but the highlight for us was definitely the scones with Devonshire cream—perfection on a plate! The espresso was also well-crafted, adding a nice touch to our breakfast. The staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. Plus, the location is great, making it easy to stop by after exploring the beautiful city. Price point is excellent. Highly recommend Spires Cafe for anyone looking for a delightful dining experience!”
- Google user
“I didnt have a good dinner at The Spires. I ordered an oven baked salmon and salmon was the smallest thing in the dish. It was very overcooked and dry. Definitely not recommended.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- Banana Tree Oxford4.65,9980.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
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- Rozana Oxford4.73700.2 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spires Cafe & RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.6829 | — | — | full english breakfast, vegetarian or vegan breakfast, scones with devonshire cream |
| Banana Tree OxfordVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.65,998 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | pad thai, katsu curry burger, laksa |
| Ashmolean Rooftop RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.1688 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | afternoon tea, rooftop terrace view, flower pot dessert |
| Rozana OxfordOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7370 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | falafel & lamb wrap, build-your-own wraps, samosas |
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