OSO Coffee & Cake in Central Bedfordshire

Wonderful little find. Absolutely delicious cakes and then returned next day for breakfast (also amazing) and more cakes. All the staff are welcoming and friendly and personally loved the music play list. A special little place that is definitely worth a visit (maybe more than one!)

Absolutely love this place! The service and ambience is wonderful and they are always willing to go the extra mile. Lot’s of vegan/ plant based options too... my favourite being the vegan bagel stack, oat gingerbread latte and chocolate fudge cake atm! So lovely to have a brilliant, classic cafe in the village.

Came in here for an impromtu lunch yesterday & it was so lovely! Really great food & excellent service. The choice of food was just a little bit different & the cakes look amazing!

For my first visit it was ok. I went for lunch and quite a lot of the seating was taken up, but baring in mind it is small shop. We order 2 paninis, a coke and a coffee which they forgot one of the paninis and by the time my mum had got hers I was finished with my lunch. They need to turn the music down in the shop or not have music at all as it is hard to hear the people who you are with as you are having to compete with the music playing and other customers as you are all having to talk louder due to the music. I will try Oso again and hope it will be a more relaxed environment.

Oso coffee is a fantastic shop - one in the village and one in Martell House on the University campus. The quality of the food is excellent (especially the warm cheese scones....yum!) and the Illy coffee is always beautifully made. The staff are incredibly warm and friendly which makes all the difference - a real gem!

Excellent staff, delicious cake and nice cafe. A nice variety of cakes and bakes and coffee. Would highly recommend to anyone nearby to Cranfield or surrounding villages.

Went here after a walk and what a warm welcome the cake was to die for and the service very good , nice friendly people

Awesome food, great atmosphere, lovely environment. A perfect place to meet, chat, eat and catch up. Fantastic to have this cafe in our village and in walking distance.

What a great little place this is: buzzy atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty lunches. We had the cheese and ham paninis, which were generously filled with thick cut quality ham. We hadn't enough room after our paninis, but there was a tempting variety of cakes to suit different dietary requirements, including gluten free and a couple of vegan options. May return mid morning next time and try one of the all day breakfasts, which also looked fab. Looking forward to our next visit!

Great atmosphere, great music, and most importantly, great food! The pastries never let you down, I’m always pleasantly surprised. The chocolate hazelnut croissant pudding is to die for! I usually come here to work on my laptop and it’s quite a relaxing environment. Also really good breakfast. Most friendly and welcoming staff :)

Went here today for the first time , lunch with my daughter who’s local and recommended. Absolutely lovely, very busy (not surprised). Food excellent, staff lovely, prices good. Treated to a sample of pizza and lamb and pine nut bread by the manager who was testing her new oven . Amazing . More visits needed!

What can I say? A fabulous little place where your always made welcome. Cosy yet a great buzz for people of all ages. The food choice is a hard decision to make as all fresh and tasty. The back wall has a variety of cook books for you to browse....Brilliant idea:) Always well looked after and without a doubt my number 1 place to meet friends ...or introduce them to Oso:)

My first visit with a group of work colleagues. We were very impressed with the friendly, efficient staff, the small but cosy café and the delicious food. We will be back.

I love this little gem of a place! Highly recommended to anyone! Yummy cake, fab coffee and delicious food .... and very reasonable prices! Absolutely perfect!!! Thank you!

Ambiente agradável, comida e atendimento excelentes! O horário é um pouco restrito mais com certeza vale a vista!

This is our local coffee shop its such an asset to the village. coffee is a little inconsistent but always enjoyable.

OSO offers very good homemade cakes, tea and coffee. You have a good choice of traditional British cakes.

My brother and I have been visiting the cafe ever since it opened in 2014 and it has never been anything less than superb. Whether you want a sweet or savoury treat- Oso has you covered. A perfect place to meet for all occasions.

Brilliant coffee here - very well made and served with a variety of things to fatten you up on your bike ride. Seems popular with cyclists for obvious reasons

Nice friendly service. Coffee and cake was nice and good value. Free wifi available too. Overall it is really nice.

Lovely hot chocolate, highly recommend the goats cheese salad as you get a lovely big bit of cheese and all freshly made! Good prices, friendly service and clean cafe. Fab! 🤗☕️

Great service, selection, quality I very rarely write reviews but after adding location to favourites I saw some less than perfect reviews and wanted to make sure everyone knows that this is s gem :-) enjoy

I visited here after recently moving to the area.

Popped in with two colleagues for a quick lunch. Healthy, nutritious and honest food. Great atmosphere, helpful team. Simply lovely.

The choice is good but the best part of this is the quality and taste. Twice in one week is just not enough! Brilliant drink selection both hot and cold. The cakes are to die for! Highly recommend.

Went for breakfast at the weekend and was greeted by friendly staff. We ordered a full breakfast and were not disappointed by the quality and presentation.

My all time favourite place where a warm welcome is always guaranteed. There is an excellent choice of cakes, savouries and daily specials which all taste delicious ~ the hardest part is deciding what to eat! With the good size tea's and coffee makes it excellent value for money. I'm already planning my next visit......

This was my second visit here the first being after a business meeting in the area. With time to spare I decided to pull off the motorway drive the few miles it takes to get to Cranfield and again experience this great little coffee shop. It was not a dissapointment, they didnt have any ham and instead offered and made me a Bacon and cheese sourdough bagette. which was to die for! The staff were exceptional, good natured and welcoming. I will be doing this again. Thanks to everyone and a special thanks for the pecan pie is was amazing.

We absolutely love OSO! I spend most lunchtimes choosing from the specials menu! The food is always well presented and extremely tasty - you can tell a lot of effort is made and everything is fresh and homemade. I would recommend the Fajita wrap and malteaser cake!

Oso has an intimate, homely atmosphere. The staff have been delightful every time we pop in. We have sampled many different plates from both breakfast and lunch menus, and they have all been so impressive! In particular, the festive baguettes they have on offer at the moment. Their baked goods, namely their cheese scones, are delicious. They also have the cutest little ice cubes. A must see!!

I've been here several times previously over the last 6 months. Once I had a simple bacon sandwich - they were not shy with the bacon and cooked it to how I asked. Perfect! Another time my partner asked for bacon extra on caesar salad and they didn't charge - other places would have added an extra £2 or more. All the prices are very reasonable. The staff are always friendly. I've also had the parsnip soup with bread - they gave me LOADS of bread! Some places just give you a tiny roll. This place is a hidden gem, i urge you to head in and try it. You will not be disappointed.

Great coffee and amazing home made cakes. The croissant and chocolate bread and butter pudding is too die for.

Nice place for relaxing with good coffee, dilicious cake and chilled atmosphere. Recommended for solo, couples or a group of friends.

This is worth the sort drive from Newport as consistently good. All the staff are lovely and very helpful....you can call ahead to reserve a table! Met a friend for lunch which was delicious. The selection of cakes extremely tempting but we were still full however I did take a slice of pecan pie home for my husband and it was the best. Will definitely be back......

Builders with cooked breakfasts and work colleagues with their coffee and cakes, this cafe effortlessly caters for everyone's needs. I visiting this cafe before visiting Cranfield University and enjoyed a lovely hot chocolate with their chocolate croissant cake which was divine! Staff are very friendly and just a lovely atmosphere all round. Plenty of books and magazines to browse whilst gentle background music plays in the background. Only wish I could stay for lunch as their special of mexican salad sounded lovely. Worth taking a detour into Cranfield village to experience this gem of a cafe!

Went for a walk round our village Cranfield and popped in for lunch, various sandwiches, salads hot food and desserts,...

Finally got to come here after ages of walking past and thinking I should give it a try. My family...

I pre booked a table and food for this day as was on a tight schedule. The food is delicious...

He estado allí dos veces. Una vez para un té. Su llovizna limón era tan agradable. La segunda vez fue para un almuerzo. Es extremadamente precioso, pero la cantidad era demasiado para mí. El amable personal tiene que amablemente lleno llevar.

Excellent quality - coffee, pastry etc - combined with normal prices, perfect service and location...what else do you need to get there and try it!

Nice and cute coffee, offering various king of cakes and coffees. The place is always very tidy and all the cakes I tried so far are very good. The staff is always very kind.

Visit this lovely coffee shop several times in the week whilst waiting for kiddies to finish their after school activities. Perfect for a cuppa and slice of homemade cake watching the world go by or catching up on work or friends.Free wifi is a bonus!Recommend the Malteser and Choc Fudge cakes! Mmm Mmm

Just experienced a most delicious cake : Apple Butterscotch Polenta Cake. It was delicious. The coffee was very nice too, and sitting outside in the lovely sunshine added to the experience......... but that cake: heavenly!My partner had a cinnamon swirl which he thoroughly enjoyed too.Lovely choice of home made yummy offerings. Very impressed x

Absolutely lovely food and service. And it's always clean. Eat in or outside. Never had a bad dish here

Whether its breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, I've never had a bad experience at OSO. FGriendly helpful staff, delicious cooking and fantastic coffee. I just need to move closer to get my Oso fix!

It's so nice to FINALLY have an independent cafe that is nice, friendly and serves good food locally! I have been here many times with friends and family and enjoyed both breakfasts and cakes (delicious brownies!). The staff are all very polite and welcoming and the cafe has a relaxed environment!One criticism (one and only!) is the quality of the bread is a little poor/cheap and this lets down the eggs on toast or similar breakfasts :(

OSO coffee & cake what a great Gem in Cranfield, lovely food, lovely staff and just what was needed at the end of a nice walk

The food and cakes at Oso are always excellent with great service. Located on the High Street next to the Morgan garage

Grazioso coffee bar nella piccola Cranfield, speravo di mangiarmi un muffin ma erano finiti a metà mattinata.. mi sono accontentata di una cioccolata calda, senza infamia e seza lode.

After visiting several times, this is my go to cafe locally. It has a lovely, homely atmosphere, good food, and service is always served with a smile. I would certainly recommend.

I was cycling through Cranfield with a friend and came across this cafe. We stopped for 2 cappuccinos and sat outside in the February sunshine. The best coffee that I've has in years. So far ahead of the chains....

Fabulous all-day breakfast. The coffee is always great. The staff are always smiley and chatty - which is a good thing.

One of the best places I have been so far in the area. Delicious breakfast - me and my boyfriend go regularly and we love it

Yes, this is my local cafe, but it is also the best I have been to in this area. Food is home made, with good quiches, cakes etc...My kids love the Malteser cake. Sure this is where the original comes from (now copied by Costa Coffee). OSO's version is better, twice the size and cheaper.

Had a leisurely breakfast with a friend. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast made with locally sourced produce. Visited on many occasions and always exceeds expectations.

Acogedor lugar, buen café y muy buenas tortas, tiene desayuno típico inglés y almuerzo. El único detalle es que cierra a las 5 de la tarde, y es pequeño..

This quirky little cafe has a fantasic selection of delicious cakes and food. The coffees are excellent and the whole place has a great vibe. Yes its small but that makes it even more cosy and friendly. A place to meet,chatter and while away an hour with friends whilst enjoying the great food and drink

Great place for coffee, cake or lunch. Excellent food with the best Pecan Pie and French style sausage rolls I have ever had! Friendly staff.Quite small so you may have to wait for a table or book ahead.

Been here a few times on a Saturday, very nice place serving sandwiches and cakes, as well as the usual hot drinks. Brilliant village cafe, quite small but bigger enough for a village. A real shame that it's closed on Sunday.

Turned up with a few cycling pals, who were also very impressed. Great coffee, cake and scrambled egg, served remarkably quickly in a very crowded space. However, the restaurant management managed to get us all seated together, which took some doing. It is a bit pricey and could do with more room (not their fault), but a really good experience.

Stopped off on the way back from a long weekend away with my Beautiful Companion. We both had one of the Quiche Pies, and I finished with a slice of Pecan Pie. Everything was very good including the drinks and service. A little expensive maybe and the music was a little loud, but won't stop us returning.

We visit this place most weeks. Mostly on Saturdays for breakfast 'The Full Oso'. The coffee is fab, the staff are lovely, calm and accommodating, a very large selection of home baked cakes. The lunches look delicious and freshly cooked too (I've not had lunch).

Great range of homemade cakes, hot food and the Coffee is spot on. Love this place. Just what the area needs.

Bit of a cloudy day brightened up by great lunch at Oso.Sausage & Chorizo hash.... the special. Very tasty.

A coffee bar on the High Street right in the centre of Cranfield village offers a great all-day breakfast, light lunches, home-made cakes and ice-cream. Prices are good and OSO is definitely worth a refreshment stop if you are passing through or in the area.

This is a sweet little street cafe with great coffee an gorgeous, home baked cakes. It is much visited by groups of cyclists roaming through the lovely Bedfordshire villages and is on the doorstep of Marston Thrift, a lovely, extensive country park with fantastic views, natural woodlands and paths weaving in and around small ponds and brooks. We had a lovely family outing with kids and dogs and then came to OSO, where we had lovely salad lunches and cake. Dogs had bacon cooked for them too!

Had the Greek salad which was fab.Sat outside in sunshine and it was lovely.Service friendly,coffee and cakes are scrummy.Just discovered that they also do a cooked breakfast.

Lovely lunch and great service. Much needed local eating place. Good value and trustworthy food. Like the outfit option for good weather. So glad to see its so popular.

This is a shabby chic kind if place with inside & outside seating. As it was later in the afternoon selection of cakes was limited but my daughter tested the lemon drizzle cake I had the apple oat & blueberry. Both homemade and very nice. Steady flow of customers which varied from couples,families, cyclists. Menu offered good selection for breakfasts & lunches will have to try them another day. Staff friendly and helpful .

Food to die for! Home made Quiche was amazing, all members in our party enjoyed amazing food and delicious coffee.

I stay in Cranfield during the week, and pass this cafe every day, going to and from work. However I have never seen in open. However, as I wasn't working today, and my wife was visiting the area, we decided to pay a visit. We weren't disappointed.The weather was nice, so we decided to sit outside at the front of the shop. Inside,was quite busy thus making our choice of eating and drinking "al fresco" very wise.The choice of cakes and pastries were plentiful and was hard to make a choice - They all looked so good.I chose a chocolate coated bread and butter pudding and my wife chose a carrot cake.Wow - A taste sensation!The customers there during our stay ranged from business having a "power" meeting, a couple of cyclists, some ramblers and a couple family with small children.The choice of food and drinks suit all range of tastes from small babies to the more senior clients.If you are in the area, do drop in.

Wow - what a lovely place! I work in Cranfield so it's a convenient lunch stop for me, but it's become so much more than that because the food is absolutely incredible. Everything is handmade and there are always new specials to try. I think I've sampled the whole menu and every single cake too and I still keep going back! The staff are really lovely and polite too which helps make it a fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend OSO Coffee & Cake!

Popped in for a coffee with my sister when visiting the area. Extensive choice of cakes and treats to suit everyone. Staff are super,really helpful and so chatty. The lady behind the counter made a real effort and even came out with a fresh coffee for my sister who was feeding her baby. I would happily go here again and spend a while tucked away in this lovely spot

Situated on the high street in Cranfield OSO has quickly established a great presence serving home baked cakes and quiches. Their full English breakfast has become a weekly treat for me and my reward after the end of a long walk, and is as good as any similar breakfasts I have had in pricier establishments. Couldn't fault it.

Friendly staff. Good coffee. Nice atmosphere. Fabulous cakes. Inside and outside seating. Dog friendly. Lovely little coffee shop. Well worth a visit. Free WiFi too.

I'm a local cyclist, we've ridden past this cafe many times before but never stopped, I'm so glad we decided to stop this time. We were welcomed with warm, friendly smiles, a wide selection of the most delicious home made cakes and excellent coffee. The menu is extensive beyond this, with a full range of breakfast items and lunches too. Some of the group opted for breakfast sandwiches and a couple of people had homemade granola served with fruit and yogurt, I did get to try a spoonful of this, it was so good, the yogurt tasted like cream. I had a chocolate, hazelnut croissant cake, it was heaven on a plate. Everything we ordered was very high quality and served very quickly. We were a large group of 11 people but this didn't stop the service being very efficient. The prices are very reasonable too. The staff were very friendly, talking to us, asking us about our cycling group and making us feel very welcome and taking photos for us. We sat outside as the weather was fair, they have a good number of tables and chairs outside. I did go indoors to visit the WC, this was very clean and well maintained. The interior of the cafe is very nice, it was quite busy and had a nice atmosphere with a nice family vibe. Overall I was very impressed and I can't wait to go back and try the lunch menu.

Such a lovely find when visiting a friend for lunch. We both had the quiche which was absolutely gorgeous and served with lots of salad. There was also an excellent selection of cakes but we resisted. Quick and efficient service but quite a small cafe so get there early to guarantee a table.

Fantastic! A really, really good cafe. Delicious homemade cuisine and friendly staff. A must if you are in the area. Great coffee too

Got off the motorway to find breakfast and stopped here. Just had one of the best full English ever! Welcoming, friendly staff and as far away from motorway food as is possible to get. A little gem!

I love coming here for lunch. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is home made and just basically delicious and the portions are generous! I have never been disappointed. The pecan pie is a must try.

On the High Street in Cranfield with seating outside on road. Great selection of cakes - we choose carrot and brownie with 1 regular coffee was £6.10. Good Illy coffee. Cakes were lovely. Inside seating too and extensive lunch/sandwich/breakfast menu. Would recommend

Great little place with friendly welcoming staff. Good selection of cakes, good menu the cooked breakfast looked and smelt awesome but alas we had ordered coffee, tea and cakes ~ however they didn't disappoint. Value for money too......what's not to like......you can even reserve a table:)

Just had fajitas at cafe OSO, dont pass this cafe without trying them as its a culinery delight. Seriously seriously epic, yummy. Cakes and coffee yum too. I should have taken a photo to put on here but too busy eating.

Love coming here as it's always such a warm welcome, and they serve the best coffee around. The home-made cakes and slices are delicious too, but my particular favourite is dropping in for a sausage and bacon sandwich in the morning - the meat is sourced from a local producer and is amazing. There's always some variation in the cakes and specials to keeps things interesting too - all served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A group of us used to go there each week but with finding a few hairs in our food and quality and price of foods being in question we go elsewhere now.Kitchens are open and if you look in you can see poor hygiene procedures being followed, or not as the case is.They have a 'Specials' board but at £7-8 at time and poorly laid out its not really value for money. People rave about the cakes but they are only Costco ones.We now go across the road to The Swan as its been refurbished and food is way better, and cheaper.Sorry.

Dropped in for a lunch, it was heaving, just got seated, still an interesting mix of dishes to delight with every mouthful. You can tell how much they put into cooking things as freshly possible and the staff are very friendly, helpful and know how to put the smile into service. 10/10 for making the best out of your facilities, location and expertise.

Delightful home made cakes and fresh coffee, together with Mediterranean style lunches make this a definite destination

Just stumbled upon OSO whilst killing time for a meeting. Great espresso and cake with friendly welcome to match! The only shame is I'd already grabbed a sandwich elsewhere as the food looked very nice too!

Lovely little cafe, food is always good and fresh, cakes are also delicious! Staff are always helpful and friendly

This used to be a little known cafe offering excellent home cooked delicious dishes and good coffee, but word has got out ! This is a great place to go for a cooked breakfast or simply to stop by for coffee - especially if you're a cyclist !

My favourite coffee shop. Love the friendly welcoming staff, the relaxed cosy seating area, the specials (Fajita wrap and chorizo soup are favs) and love the ever changing selection of homemade fresh cakes. Banana Crumble slice and Snickers Cheesecake cannot be missed. Cannot believe its taken me so long to review! Just have to wait another 6 months to try the legendary coffee ice-cream milkshake again. Haha.

All cakes are homemade & If you don't try anything else, you must try their croissant & chocolate bread and butter pudding. Please don't tell too many people, because they'll be none left for me. A great coffee shop run by a great team of people, where a welcome smile is compulsory. Keep up the good work.

Delicious home baked breads, cakes and lunches. Gorgeous decor too. Would recommend to all! Agree with the other review on here that this is what every village needs - wish they would open something similar in Lidlington :)

Been coming to OSO whilst our house was built and loved it. Now we live here we pop in often. Plenty of choice, all freshly cooked on site and oso good! Pecan pie and quiches are awesome

I absolutely love this place, the breakfast sausages are DELISH. All the cake is homemade and the coffee hits the spot. I hope this little gem stays in Cranfield for a long time!

Good quality food and coffee, served by friendly staff. The place to go to in the village. I would highly recommend their quiches, pizzanini, and banana caremel.

Whilst the idea isn't bad the food doesn't hit the mark. The breakfast isn't quite up to the price charged. You certainly don't get Value For Money. Not really for me sorry

Friendly staff, very reasonable prices and most importantly...delicious HOMEMADE cake! The café is very relaxing, clean and comfortable.

I had this recommended by a friend and I wasnt disappointed. The special wss beautifully presented and ess just as tasty and the sandwiches were full of filling with lovely fresh bread. They also ser e Illy coffee which is great, no bitterness. Service was quick and very friendly. Overall a real treat and I will definately be coming back.

Increasingly popular coffee shop in Cranfield village. Small and, these days, quite crowded but with a lovely atmosphere and really first class home-made cake. A great place to go for a light lunch.