Restaurants

Garden Café at Restore

Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1YH, GB

Rating: 4.5 ★ (83 ratings)

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Tucked away just off the bustling Cowley Road, the Garden Café at Restore offers a tranquil escape in an award-winning garden setting. Here, you can enjoy homemade lunches and cakes, crafted from locally sourced and often surplus food, alongside Fairtrade coffee. This isn't just a place for a peaceful bite; it's an ethical space perfect for meeting friends, catching up on work, or enjoying a quiet moment with a book. The café provides a welcoming atmosphere where the community gathers, from office workers seeking a break to friends sharing stories over fresh, creative salads and hearty soups. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm, it’s a true hidden gem.

More than just a delightful eatery, the Garden Café is a vital part of Restore, a mental health charity that supports individuals in their recovery. Members of Restore help run the café, gaining valuable skills in catering, hospitality, and retail, which builds confidence and aids their journey towards employment or further training. Every purchase made, from a coffee to a full meal, directly supports Restore's work across Oxfordshire, helping people rebuild their lives. So, when you visit, you're not only treating yourself to delicious food in a beautiful, calming environment, but you're also contributing to a very worthy cause and supporting your local community.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed

Contact

+44 1865 455824

Comments

Gope Walker
21 Feb 2026
1.0 ★
Nice place however I asked if the soup was vegan. After some umming and then asking the chefs I was told yes. After a bout of stomach cramps I can guarantee the soup wasn't vegan. Lactose intolerance isn't a choice. You can guess which room in the house I'm writing this review from....
Anonymous
21 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Very nice and polite staff, nice food, nice garden to sit in.
Kate Godwin
12 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Absolutely gorgeous garden with plants for sale, which has such a lovely atmosphere. The coffee is seriously the best I've had in Oxford. I only had a peanut cookie, so can't really comment on the food, but I'm certainly planning a return visit.
OddTulip
8 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Love the food and so affordable too.
Marlon Stevens
2 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
The nicest food the nicest people and the best place to just chill out in the garden and the cafe

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