Taylors Deli (Botley)
10 Elms Parade, Oxford, OX2 9LG, GB
Rating: 4.4 ★ (191 ratings)
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Taylors Deli (Botley) offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, forming part of an independent, family-owned gourmet sandwich and deli company established in Oxford since 1991. Found at 10 Elms Parade, Botley, it draws in a diverse crowd of locals, students, business professionals, and visitors seeking quality and value. The setting provides a relaxed environment, perfect for a brief pause or a leisurely moment to enjoy a meal.
The cuisine focuses on freshly made gourmet sandwiches, salads, and pasta, with an emphasis on high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients, including free-range eggs and British-reared chicken. Customers particularly enjoy the opportunity to customise their own sandwiches, choosing from various breads like wraps, paninis, ciabattas, or baguettes and an extensive selection of fillings. Beyond sandwiches, the deli also provides a tempting array of fresh pizza slices, pasties, samosas, pies, quiches, and sausage rolls, along with delightful muffins, biscuits, and brownies.
This deli is a fantastic choice for anyone in search of a delicious and convenient meal in Oxford, whether it's for a quick lunch or a relaxed catch-up. Its broad appeal to students, workers, and tourists makes it suitable for everyday dining, offering a bountiful selection for lunchtime rushes. Taylors Deli (Botley) is particularly well-regarded for takeaway options, often seeing queues out of the door during peak lunch hours.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 727992
Comments
Keep up the great work!
I must commend the owner on their impeccable talent for turning a simple café visit into a masterclass in arrogance and rudeness. The moment I walked in with my dog, the welcome mat clearly read, “Please, embarrass yourself in front of paying customers.”
The level of professionalism? Unmatched. It’s astonishing how swiftly a pleasant ambiance can evaporate the second a dog steps through the door. Apparently, hospitality is a concept reserved for people without pets.
Customer service attitude? A textbook example of how not to talk to guests. The staff’s priority seemed to be lecturing patrons about rules with the enthusiasm of a DMV clerk, rather than assisting or accommodating reasonable requests.
The café’s policy (or lack thereof) was communicated with the clarity of a foghorn and the warmth of a winter sale at a cactus farm. No explicit signage about dogs, no consistent policy, just a convenient mood swing when a dog appears.
And let’s not forget the food. The claims of “fresh” fare feel as genuine as a magician’s promise. The reality is served with a side of meh, as if freshness were an optional add-on rather than a baseline. It’s not just that the menu lacks flavor—it’s that the ingredients seem to have forgotten they were supposed to be edible.
If you’re a dog owner looking for a welcoming place, you’ll be delighted to discover this anti-dog café exists as a cautionary tale: read the vibe, ignore the signage, and prepare for a public earful about “respect” that’s actually respect for empty space and exclusive club rules.
In short, skip this venue unless your goal is to practice restraint, endure lectures, and witness a performance in anti-customer service. There are plenty of dog-friendly spots that I will continue to support that actually understand how to run a business just like the best coffee in oxford at Missing bean coffee shop who are very pet friendly and know how to treat customers and dogs with respect.
Do give them a visit if you are around. They have extensive menu of sandwiches too. And there's soup of the day.
Asta la vista very soon 😉