Restaurants

The Egg - Cafe & Sandwich Shop

5 Courtland Road, Rose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4HZ, GB

Rating: 4.4 ★ (88 ratings)

Details

Delicious aromas of freshly cooked bacon and brewing coffee often greet you at The Egg, a popular café and sandwich shop found at 5 Courtland Road in the Rose Hill neighbourhood. This local favourite is well-regarded for its generous full English breakfasts, which include options like a veggie breakfast with scrambled eggs, beans, potato, and veggie sausages, alongside tasty sandwiches and baguettes. It's an unpretentious spot, praised for its affordable prices and the friendly, efficient service that makes both locals and visitors feel welcome. Whether you’re grabbing a quick takeaway or settling in for a more leisurely meal, The Egg offers a satisfying taste of Oxford well worth venturing slightly off the main tourist track to discover, especially noted for its good value.

Situated in the residential OX4 area, The Egg provides an authentic slice of local life, serving as a daytime community hub for Rose Hill residents. Visitors exploring this part of East Oxford, perhaps after a walk to nearby Iffley Village or along the Thames Path, will find it a welcoming place for a hearty refuel. The menu extends to burgers, jacket potatoes, and toasties, with a "Big Breakfast" and Turkish breakfast also making an appearance on their Deliveroo listings. While it focuses on straightforward, good-quality comfort food rather than gourmet frills, its commitment to a clean environment and good service has earned it positive reviews and a high food hygiene rating, making it a reliable choice for a tasty and budget-friendly meal.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

Contact

+44 1865 773649

Comments

Lauren Long

11 Mar 2026

5.0 ★

First time buying from here. Got a Brie & cranberry baguette with salad to take away. Staff very friendly, service efficient. Baguette & salad very fresh tasting. Great price compared to other local sandwich shops. Shop looked very clean and tidy. Will deffo be back again 🙂

Darren Parker

24 Feb 2026

4.0 ★

Very friendly with very good simple food.
Young girl was on her own and worked really hard to get the food cooked and served without fuss. Empty plates said it all.

Gunay OZKAN

19 Feb 2026

5.0 ★

I had Americano and veggie breakfast. The coffee was great. Breakfast was rich and tasty with scrambled eggs, beans, potato, veggie sausages, and toast. Great value for the money you pay. The service was quick and the personnel were friendly. The cafe was very clean.

Jeff Dias

9 Feb 2026

4.0 ★

Clean little cafe in Oxford Cowley.
Polite service. Ordered English Breakfast. Small for space (7 indoor tables) and service was quick. Quite busy for a Monday morning. This was a nice rest stop, even for a quick lunch.

Tony Davis

6 Feb 2026

2.0 ★

Ordered quite a lot of food for takeaway and got barely any sauce at all. Spent over £30 for a takeaway and no napkins no salt or vinegar on the chips and wasn't asked. Very little flavour throughout, very poor. Disappointed. Town prices in rose hill.