Restaurants

Art Café

14 Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1LT

Rating: 4.4 ★ (1684 ratings)

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Art Café offers a truly distinctive atmosphere within Oxford, situated in a prominent yellow building in the very heart of the city, adjacent to the historic University. This inviting space exudes a warm and cosy charm, standing out with its regularly changing display of local artwork across three floors, creating a chilled, art-filled setting for visitors. It's a lively spot in Bonn Square, where patrons can relax and absorb the local café culture.

The menu at Art Café champions homemade, organic, and locally sourced produce, offering a wide selection of fresh, wholesome options for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Patrons can enjoy a variety of sandwiches and baguettes, with a particular focus on free-range, gluten-free, and vegan choices, including popular falafel and hummus baguettes. The café takes its coffee seriously, serving specialty brews from Brazilian beans roasted right here in Oxfordshire, complemented by a tempting array of homemade desserts and cakes, including numerous vegan delights.

This vibrant spot is ideal for a diverse range of visitors, proving popular with both students and local residents seeking a quality experience. It provides an excellent setting for catching up with friends in the city centre or for enjoying a relaxed brunch. With its welcoming, dog-friendly environment and ample seating, it also works well for a quick bite, a quiet laptop session during quieter times, or simply indulging in a coffee and slice of cake.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Saturday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 242464 | http://www.artcafeoxford.co.uk/

Comments

jaydev dev
20 Aug 2026
5.0 ★
Variety of pastries for the sweet tooths....
Eat guilt free pastries as they are one do best pastries you can eat anywhere in the UK....

I would travel to the same cafe just for their pastries all the way from London

The espresso was amazing as well

Such a compact cafe, yet bursting flavours of sweet

Must try - Blondie
Rach Walton
2 Aug 2026
5.0 ★
We loved it so much we came back the next day! Easy to order with the QR code, drinks and food came quickly and was great quality. Great location and atmosphere. Food was tasty and great coffee. Staff really pleasant and helpful.
Lyds R.
19 Jul 2026
3.0 ★
We stopped by the Art Cafe during our visit to Oxford, and were happy to see both the savory and sweet options. The interior is very cute, it’s like a greenhouse where you can see the outdoors. I had the ham and cheese crepe, which was kind of dry and could have used some more seasoning of some sort. We also got the strawberry Nutella crepe, and they’re generous with the Nutella! The crepes are pretty big, so if you’re fully hungry, I would recommend splitting among 2 people. Thank you for the great service!
Steve Dyke
10 Jul 2026
2.0 ★
Looks like a nice place from the outside, inside was OK. When we went in we were told it was QR service and just sit at a table to place our order, we ordered two breakfasts and two drinks.

The drink took a while to come and one of the breakfast even longer. When the first one turned up we asked about the second to be told it was currently being made, I finished my breakfast and the other one had not turned up during this time my wife had already gone down stairs to ask about hers to be told they had forgotten it and it would be maked straight away, when they came and took my plate we asked again and was told it was ready and they would bring it straight away 10 mins later it turned up...

The food was bland and not worth the money but the worst is your service charge is added when you order via the app and there is no way of removing it. I would not recommend going here and try somewhere else.
Heath Stockton
5 Jul 2026
5.0 ★
What a lovely little treat we found on our walk-through Oxford. It’s in a neat little corner store across from the Westgate mall. We just got coffee, but the sandwiches, cakes, and other delights look fabulous. We may come back for lunch and enjoy the food. Highly recommend you stop in for a drink or something a little more filling.

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