Taylors - Covered Market
Avenue 3 103-105, Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DY
Rating: 4.2 ★ (157 ratings)
Details
Taylors - Covered Market offers a genuinely vibrant and welcoming atmosphere within Oxford's historic Covered Market, a charming labyrinth of independent traders. This popular deli and café, part of an established local company, provides a relaxed setting where both locals and visitors can enjoy good quality fare. It stands out for its commitment to fresh, natural ingredients and its role as a familiar, friendly spot in the heart of the city, truly embodying the market's lively spirit.
The cuisine centres around gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked baguettes, and customisable salads, all prepared daily with care. Diners can find tempting options like goat's cheese and mozzarella sandwiches, alongside a range of hot dishes such as Keralan vegetable stew or chicken and coconut curry when available. A selection of delicious flat whites, smoothies, and teas complements the food, with vegan samosas and plant-based milk also offered.
This establishment is perfectly suited for a diverse clientele, including students, business people, and tourists exploring Oxford. It’s an ideal choice for a quick and tasty lunch, a relaxed catch-up with friends, or simply a moment to pause and enjoy a coffee. Taylors – Covered Market provides a convenient and friendly stop for anyone seeking honest, proper food in an authentic Oxford setting.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 241973 | https://www.taylorsoxford.co.uk/
Comments
Now there are plenty of these types of joints in the Covered Market showing plenty of demand from the locals. Taylors and those alike define the quintessential way of living at Oxford. And as a tourist visiting, done all-day walking of Christ Church and the main campus, Covered Market is a haven.
As a visitor, please go to the Covered Market and experience Oxford the way it was meant to. Group tours will never bring you here (as it is crammed). But without Taylors and those alike, the Oxford experience is incomplete.
Food can be better. But it deserves a 5 stars for everything else.
What I found special about their menu was the different combo options available. If you come here before noon, you can get one of their selected breakfast baps + drink for a set price. And if you ordered a hot drink if the afternoon, it came with a cookie. It’s nice to know that they serve a wholesome breakfast and snack options for different occasions. I think they’re able to accommodate for dairy allergies, but with the limited space and so much of their menu has wheat food options may be limited for those with coeliac disease or gluten intolerances.
Even though this place was very busy when we went, the servers were very attentive to our needs. I got the name of 2 of their flatbreads mixed up and the server patiently explained what they had, even letting me have a look at the names again while holding my spot.
Because it was in the covered market, it was not as accessible and tends to get quite crowded, so it tends get really loud alongside the music playing overhead. Tables were also a bit small and may not be as comfortable or cozy to sit or work in. It’s a nice social hangout spot regardless and an enjoyable time.
We paid for eat in but then we needed to use our own wet wipes to clean the table which was super full of crumbs and bit of food.
They have a sign that after two pm you get a cookie with any hot drink, no ifs and no buts, but when we bought coffee after our meal they gave us an excuse and charged for the cookie as well.
Avoid.
The service offered by gentleman was amazing. We enjoyed our meal and will highly recommend.