Proof Social Bakehouse in Vale of White Horse

Takeaway visit early this morning to beat the crowds. Shelves were heaving with deliciousness so really spoilt for choice. I selected the usuals, almond croissant, pain au chocolate and a chocolate brownie but extra treat of a blackberry custard pastry (too good looking to pass up) a sausage roll, hot from the oven (steaming in the cool bake house air) and finally... A cinnamon bun from the tray expertly selected by Rory. The man has the skills of a surgeon and the eye of a hawk in choosing the stickiest, most cinnamon-y bun in the tray... All stocked up and home to the family for some silent munching over coffee and juice. When you're in say Hi to Rory and the team and let him show you his zen master cinnamon bun selection routine.

Myself and my partner visited proof for the first time in September. We got there late afternoon around 2 and most bakes had gone however they do shut at 3 and I think most people know to go early to get the goods/ specifics of what they want. We both had a pastry and a hot drink which were lovely. Excellent service. Will definitely be returning earlier in the day next time to have more options.

We live locally and have supported this bakery every week since it opened. Normally I would give everything 5 stars but last week the pain au chocolate was very disappointing. Hardly any chocolate. Hopefully just a blip!

This is an amazing place, with delicious coffee, pastries and bread and lovely people. Well worth a detour.

My Daughter's company had employed the Proof Social Bakehouse to provide a buffet earlier this week. She was very impressed with the food they supplied. Based on that, and as we were in the area, we decided to drop into their bakehouse cafe for a snack. It's not easy to find, being hidden amongst factories on an industrial estate. However, once you locate the premises there is plenty of car parking space. The cafe is only open Thursdays to Sunday, 8AM until 3PM. We arrived at about 1PM on Friday afternoon. The staff in the bakery side were busy creating bread and pastries. Unfortunately the cafe side was almost out of savoury snacks for our lunch. The staff said they'd been unusually busy today. We did manage to buy coffees, cinnamon buns and a Marmite swirl each but that basically cleared them out of stock. The buns were mouthwatering and very sweet. While we savoured our food several people were wandering in but being disappointed by the lack of food on offer. Overall I'd say that the food was excellent but I was a little disappointed by the lack of choice. There didn't seem to be any effort by the staff to replenish the pastry and bread displays even though the bakery was still cooking and the cafe would still be open for another two or so hours. I think we will visit again if we find themselves in the area but we'll have to arrive early if we want to sample a wider range of baked goods.

I'd heard rumours of a new bakery near the lock in Kennington but hadn't seen it till my wife stumbled upon it. The coffee is very good and the cakes, bread, savouries are all excellent. The only challenge is in deciding what to have. The early opening times on the weekend are also very convenient as we are normally up and out quite early.

Lovely atmosphere, delicious pastries, great coffee. Love having this as a weekend spot to walk to. The sausage rolls are my fav.

What a find, hidden away on an industrial estate by the canal, Fantastic bakes, seriously the best we have had in years. Would put a lot of French boulangerie to shame. great coffee, quirky set up watching the bakers working and a great back story. Will be definitely be back.

First visit today. Excellent. Great food, ambience and concept. Looking forward to our purchases. Will be back.

Hands down the best almond croissants I've ever had. Lovely, crispy pastry and generous almond taste too. Cool atmosphere inside, will definitely be back to sample the other pastries and goodies!

The best sausage rolls I have ever tasted in my life, and the pain au chocolat was something else. I was on a weekend break from London, and I would gladly travel to Oxford just for this absolute gem of a place! Well done, keep up the good work all of you!!

We stumbled across this little bakery whilst completing a section of the Thames Path walking trail. With 2 doggies in tow it was a relief to not have to leave them (with one of us) outside. However te seating area was closed so we settled for a sausage roll, almond pastry and a coffee. A lovely treat sitting down by the river on a rather grey day. Definitely one of the best parties I've ever tasted and reasonably priced. Shame this place is not a little more accessible!

Fabulous pain au chocolat, coffee and eaten with a great view and interaction with the craftsman making the puff pastry. Quirky atmosphere, location and first class service. We will be earlier next time to get sour dough! Good luck guys, this is special.

The best cappuccino I’ve enjoyed this year. Outstandingly good. Crafted on a La Marzocco coffee machine from beans roasted in Oxfordshire. Pastries to die for. Every cyclist & visitor to Abingdon should make the pilgrimage.

Always I dreamt of a craft bakery in our village - and now! Wow, what a super place, fantastic croissants and lovely bread. We are lucky to have you folk here - its wonderful!

An amazing social enterprise, love the industrial feel with the open plan bakery . Great coffee and delicious cake , my favourite was the Lemon, berry and lavender . Great for a drop off on my dog walk down the river , will definitely come...

Had the most mouth-wateringly delicious Pain aux Raisin and decaff Soy Latte on Sunday morning after a long walk by the river with the dogs. Freshly baked and brewed, they tasted amazing. Forgot to take photos as I was far too absorbed with enjoying my...

I almost don't want to write this review, as I want to keep this gorgeous bakery all to myself. I took my daughters for breakfast here on Saturday, the opening day, and it was lucky we came early as they had sold out of their...

Visited with friends on the Sunday of opening weekend, great welcome from the friendly staff. Best croissant I’ve had outside France! Can’t wait to come back and try the almond ones. Slight teething problems with no outdoor seating but this didn’t bother us, great location...

We rushed down here on the second day of opening and joined the 8am queue desperate for croissants. We were greeted by friendly staff in a serene environment. As we approached the till, we were informed the almond croissants had just come out of the...

Really cool place, so interesting to be able to see where the magic happens! Unfortunately we missed the bread and croissants… which means they must have been good!

We visited on day of opening. We had a lovely time. Food was amazing ( we had croissants, pain aux chocolat, vegan banana loaf) good lattes and cute baby chino’s in a trendy environment where we could watch the bakers at work. All within walking...