R&R in Vale of White Horse

Stopped here for a coffee that morphed into 2 with a slice of cake each as we were busy catching up and people watching. Situated in the main square its a perfect place to meet up with friends. Nice staff and delightful coffee.

Amazing service. 14 of us treated like honoured guests. Crispy bacon, banana and maple syrup gave my pancake an American twist, and at a competitive price. Top marks, yet again Peter Newbury Road Club

Superbly helpful with Gluten-free knowledge and the food was amazing . Very clean , great staff lots of choices soups, sandwiches, jackets, panini, drinks. Could not have found anywhere better for what we wanted

Ordered two panini's and two drinks. Drinks arrived no problem. After 20 minutes I went to counter and enquired about the panini's. Sorry they got burned, would you like a refund!! How long, the question has to be, do you leave customers waiting? Didn't ask about remaking them, the place was practically empty so hardly rushed off their feet. We went to the cafe just up from them in the market, quick service and much better value by half. Disgraceful leaving us just sitting there.

This is our go-to localish coffee shop. The coffee is excellent and the food has always been fantastic (and I'm a fussy eater). The staff are always friendly and the service is super fast. Would highly recommend this place - so much better than Starbucks and Costa.

I have had such a lovely day hanging out at R&R today. I had to do some business meetings online whilst I waited for my daughter. I had a wonderful bowl of porridge for breakfast with beautiful blueberries and banana. And a delicious salad for lunch with falafel and homous. Had a lovely table and the cafe was warm and welcoming. There is Wi-Fi, plenty of plugs and it’s fairly quite so you can manage a Teams call. So much better than the faceless chain cafe’s which surround it! I will definitely be back!

We were in Abingdon for a school performance and wanted to take our daughter for a treat after. Choose this place to support local rather than chain and left wishing we had not. Coffee was good, cakes nice but service was very unwelcoming and curt. Other children were asked to keep the noise down, shame as they were just excited.

We found this place recommended on trip advisor and thought we’d try it. The breakfast we ordered was good value and it was nice to get a mug of tea rather than a little cup. Our only criticism would be the sausages…. Whilst tasty, the skin of the sausages was difficult to bite through. Service was quick, the staff were efficient, friendly and polite. Well worth a visit

My 3yr old daughter said the milkshake was “good” and “cold”. Brilliant breakfast baps, reasonable price. Excellent hot chocolate. Would love to see hash browns on the menu

A charming cafe with great food and drink. The staff are always friendly and though it’s often busy, service is very quick. This is a place we always make a point of visiting when we’re near Abingdon and often being friends with us to experience R&R’s.

We visited R& R on a Sunday morning after a nice walk along the Thames. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Excellent coffee and great bacon rolls!

Popped in for lunch and had we had two drinks, two toasties, some crisps and cake to share. All gluten free and great quality with good flavour options! Just what you want from a small town lunch stop with friendly staff to go with

We went with our son last Saturday and the queue showed how popular is it is. We were served within 5 minutes and it was full. The bacon roll I had was generous in its content (3 rashers) and my wife had her usual of the smashed avocado on sough dough bread with an extra piece of bacon. The coffee is excellent and my son loved his panini and iced tea. Support local businesses over the corporates on the same square!

I thought I would pop in and takeaesy some lunch for myself and my parents. I had my small dog on a lead. I was ignored by the staff so walked out in the end. It's a shame because I always pop in here for coffee and something to eat. Why bother when other places welcome dogs and a cheery welcome.

There have been a couple of comments from regulars , that R&R isn’t the same as it was ; things have slipped .. ( not my comment btw).. For me ... with a large number of coffee shops in Abingdon - R&R is still the number one - the best place to go ... There have been a number of staff changes ( that’s bound to happen ) ; let new staff settle in ; and The coffee is always good ; as well as the food ( bacon and sausage baps , can’t be beaten ) ; staff are friendly and efficient - the atmosphere still good So ... keep on doing , what you do well Thanks

I cannot recommend RandR highly enough. Great lunch there included lovely avocado with fresh tomato salsa, the coffee is always strong and high quality, all the food is outstanding, the salads are very lush and generous, the paninis juicy and crisp. Have never been disappointed.

I stopped off in Abingdon for breakfast after an early start to drive down to Devon. R&R has a very nice ambiance with tasteful interior decor and a nice relaxing layout. I went for the 'R&R Breakfast' (2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 Bacon, baked beans and 2 slices of toast) which was very satisfying. I washed it down with a very nice latte coffee. Service was friendly and efficient and prices were not unreasonable with my breakfast was £8.50 and my Latte was £2.90 Location is nice too in the old market square just a short walk from Abbey Gardens which is where I parked the car (2 hours free parking). I can recommend a visit to R&R.

Visit here every weekend for breakfast. Owners and staff are all lovely, food & drink is always good and great value. They also do amazing cakes that are so hard to resist!

A really brilliant place to visit. Excellent COVID measures and really really lovely staff! My favourite/default place to visit in Abingdon with lovely food and great drinks options! Amazing to have somewhere to go where you feel comfortable and confident visiting, and without ever feeling...

Good Gluten Free Option with chef checking allergy requirements before serving. Good outside seating area. Good range of options available.

Not much else to say really - fantastic food, without any fuss re getting it as a takeaway service. Really excellent; vegetarian and gluten free friendly. Highly recommend

Went to eat outside as we're now allowed! Put my bags down at an empty table with my friend, so that we went in one at a time. Walked in to hear the waitress say "there was one, but the lady behind has just stolen...

Popped in for coffee etc during our visit to the town on Wednesday morning 9th September. Had a tea, cappuccino and a fruit scone. Quite nice that we were given a choice of sizes. My wife's tea was hot and flavoursome and my coffee one...

Great location. Good coffee and breakfast, with s good choice on the menu Staff friendly and tentative Nice find.

This is a lovely spacious coffee shops that has a variety of basic breakfast options available. Our most common purchase is a bacon roll with a latte or flat white. It is slightly more expensive than other establishments nearby, however, it does not disappoint when...

great service, great food, great location, my only complaint is that it's always so busy! Everybody in Abingdon loves it!!!

Went in for hot drinks and cakes. The staff seemed quite fed up and didn't say much. I had a cookie and my husband had a traybake, both were stale and tasteless. I didn't even bother to finish mine. My hot chocolate was not very...

My daughter and I visited today for a quick lunch before an appointment. A surly girl took our order,a cheese and salad roll and a ham panini. When our food arrived we were given a ham panini and a cheese salad. I pointed out to...

Great Coffee and good food. Ordered the Avacado Toast and Hummus Panini. Plenty of options on their menu. Will definatly be coming back again.

Stopped by for light lunch, great atmosphere, lots of different seating though it was so busy we had to share on long table. Great blt on toasted brown and hot cheese and pickle sandwich. Good tasty coffee and hot. E

I wanted a nice local Cafe for a quick bite to eat.... I stumbled across R&R - Rolls Paninis and Ciabattas are sourced from DeGustibus local bakers and coffees are sourced through a fair trade business ... they have vegan and gluten free options. Failing...

Have been here after park run a few times, first time for lunch though (nowhere near as busy - which was nice). A great vibe, will definitely return.

Returned here after sometime, has it changed hands? I had a malty milkshake, which I had before, and it was awful as was the strawberry one. It was full of ice with an awful syrup around the inside of the glass. The smoothies are not made with fresh fruit but syrup. Such a shame. The coffee was good though. The cafe seems popular with mums, but this meant it was like a maize to leave the cafe!

Love this place and have been quite a few times. Often busy but that’s because it is so popular with a great atmosphere. Food and drinks always of a high standard. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Loved the new Bar & R possibly even more than the daytime cafe! Great vibes for a few local drinks in the evening... sophisticated and great range of drinks and nibbles on offer. Only suggestion is for staff to clear tables a bit quicker during the day so that it is clear where the available tables are.

Friendly staff, very efficient and quick service, lots of gluten-free options and really good coffee. What more could you want?!

We visited here quite early on a Sunday morning and we were not disappointed. The cafe was lovely and clean, as we're the highchairs! A wonderful find as any parent will tell you! We had a bacon/sausage bap each and a cheeky pastry. Oh my! The pastries were still warm and just delicious! The bacon was perfectly cooked and the sausages had lovely flavour. I would highly recommend R&R for breakfast, wish I had tried one of the pancakes as they looked pretty good too! Go here. Have breakfast. You Will not be disappointed.

As a resident of Abingdon and now a long standing customer of R&R;, I felt I had to reply / respond to the comments and severe and in my opinion, harsh criticism made by Rebecca W( Plymouth) , several days ago.

My partner and I have been here several times, over the past few years, as this cafe was once a pleasant place to be. Service has always been a little slow and disorganised, but the good food made up for that. The food and drinks have since decreased in quality and value for money, but the interior is still very nice and so we have been popping in, in the hope that the food had returned to the quality we first experienced. Sadly, it hasn't. We have had several disappointing and inconsistent lunches. One week a strawberry milkshake was lovely and very nicely presented with thick ice cream and syrup on the inside of the glass. The next week it was a lazy Nesquick style milk with a slight strawberry flavour. But was the same price.

Excellent sausage sandwiches and even better now they have mustard. Not cheap though. A friendly place.

Very busy which augurs well. Lots of older people and young Mums with toddlers Good fresh coffee and nice cakes reasonably priced. Sensible heavy crockery , stools and furniture - difficult to knock over

Food and drink was very good but all the tables were cleared but not wiped we watched the staff clear table but fail to wipe any of them

We are regular patrons been away for awhile, the coffee was bitter unusual. Staff were busy chatting for the 45mins we were there. Tables were not cleared food on floor and cleared tables. The owner wouldnt be happy. Dead insects in corner window. Love the place hope it improves.

It's lovely here, the staff are helpful and friendly and there is always a nice atmosphere. The luxury hot chocolate is delicious, as is the food - particularly the baked potatoes! The service is very quick, and only on one previous visit has there been a small issue with our order being mixed up - but this was swiftly resolved and we were also given a free hot drink each as an apology, which went above and beyond as it really wasn't a problem to us especially given how busy they were! Would definitely recommend visiting!

I haven't visited the cafe in the day time but at night it's fab!

I'm a regular here and the cakes are great. Excellent place for parents with small children and babies.

I Visited R&R; on a Market Day Monday, it was very busy and we got the last table for two. My friend and I both had a cream tea, the scone was freshly baked and delicious, there was a choice of raspberry or strawberry jam and a generous portion of clotted cream. The staff are always friendly, the cream tea was absolutely lovely and definitely the best cream tea in Abingdon!

A good variety of snacks & drinks hot and cold. Busy on a Saturday in market square so popular. Order not as expected missing ingredient, bacon bit tough and queue long to go back and change, best to pay more attention to customer facing you rather than rushing the order and just apologise to next customer. Delivery very good and friendly though, coffee very good. On the whole good spot to have a quick bite.

Delicious tea and cake stop. Lots of options for vegans too. Lovely location, looking out on to market place.

What a lovely little cosy place. A little gem of a place. Excellent coffee and the barristas knowledge of their coffee and help with choosing what you want was great. Their food is nice and fresh and the whole area warm and comfortable. Clearly a popular choice with the locals. Jacket potatoes were delicious.

Thank you R&R; for another wonderful visit, coffee and brunch. We’re a family of meat eaters, vegans and coeliacs, which is never easy when eating out. However at R&R; there is something delicious on the menu for everyone; the full English with local butchers sausages and bacon, including gluten free sausage and bread options and the mostamazing vegan brunch with vegan sausages, roasted peppers, falafel, beans and mushrooms. The coffee is on point with lots of milk alternatives and if you can fit it in (or take it home as we did) there are some amazing cakes. Very pleased to see that these now also include vegan and gluten free options too. I’m looking forward to my vegan brownie when I get home and am already planning my next visit...

Met a friend at R&R; for lunch. Chose 2 different soup and bread options, which were all full of flavour. We then took a walk along the Thames returned to R&R; for tea and cake. We both had the coffee cake that was very light, a pleasant surprise as gluten free. We’ll be back.

R&R; always has a great atmosphere and the home-made scones are particularly special. The best part though is the coffee, I'm hooked on it! It doesn't matter which member of staff is making it, it's always the same consistency and quality. Well done R&R;, keep up the good work!

R&R; has always been good with food allergies and intolerances, but they now win a special prize in my book. First, they have started offering dark chocolate rice cakes (see photo), which are the only conventional treat someone who is gluten, dairy, AND nightshade intolerant and allergic to nuts can have! Most of the beautiful gluten-free baked goods you find have potato starch (nightshade) or butter (dairy) or nuts, or all three. And because they are in a sealed packet, there is no worry about sliced almonds straying over from croissants, which is an ever-present danger in places like Costa. Second, just overheard, a staff member coming over specially to ask someone who'd ordered gluten-free toast if they would also like their sausages gf as well. Top marks to R&R; for thoughtfulness and also for their support of community events.

This is now my 3rd review of R+R... where I must say, I’m a regular

You can always get a seat in here and the drinks and food are of a reliably high standard.

I love this place come here regularly for coffee and/or lunch.

Visited with a friend for a light lunch - served quickly and fresh, tasty paninis, good coffee. Friendly staff, and no problem with lingering. Not the cheapest, but quality meant it was good value.

A local coffee shop making great coffee, lots of cake and really good ice cream. Usually busy, which when there are lots of other coffee shops about, tells you that it is good! Become a loyal customer and for every 10 coffees you buy you'll get one free!

Delicious cakes but could do with more choice on the milk for coffees, almond milk and soya are not actually that nice made as a Latte. Coconut milk is much nicer, I have made a request for this with the staff with not much response. Two other cafes very close do coconut milk so we have been visiting there more which a shame as we love yours scones!

On holiday in Abingdon for the past 2 weeks. I like proper coffee, and R&R; delivers! Exactly as I like it, an Americano with hot skimmed milk. And I bring my own mug. Pecan slice delicious, had to stop myself buying too many. Very pleasant and polite service in very nice surroundings.

La patata asada es una buena opción!! Al igual que las ensaladas,, bastante grandes y los bocatas con chapata. Todo muy rico a buen precio. Las tartas deliciosas!!

Ended up here having been turned away from a nearby riverside tearoom refusing to serve a bacon bap at 10.01am (1 minute after their cut-off time)

Came here for a quick lunch, we all had delicious sandwiches and paninis. Very pleasant atmosphere and nice staff!

Had panini's and toasted sandwiches. They were absolutely delicious and the sundried panini bread was wow. Would recommend.

Always my first choice in Abingdon. Nice drinks, nice food, good and friendly service and a buzzing atmosphere. Has a really wide range of options to suit everyone and is good value for money.

A frequent visitor to R&R; I have never been disappointed, from a cup of coffee and slice of gluten free cake to an amazing feta and black olive salad (and the odd bacon roll!) the staff deliver consistently good food with a smile. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, free WiFi and comfy sofas. Well worth a visit.

Wonderful place for a snack - I'm particularly partial to their sausage barms, one of which sets me up for the day :)

Highly recommend this cafe! The food was fresh & plentiful, came out quickly & the staff were all very friendly & helpful. The cafe has plenty of space for wheelchairs & pushchairs & lots of seating. The cakes look delicious & we’re looking forward to returning to sample more of the menu!

Good choice of cakes and hot/cold drinks. Nice friendly staff. The furnishing is good. Will definitely return for a meal sometime.

Good service, food and atmosphere. Place to relax and meet friends. Enjoyed our family visit there. Hot chocolate delicious as were the crepes.

I went yesterday with my family for lunch and we had jacket potatoes with feta cheese and beetroot with red peppers and it was lovely , the children had crepes with ham and cheese, the service was very quick considering how busy they were , our drinks were served straight away and were also lovely, next time we visit Abingdon we will definitely return

Really like the vibe in R&R; .... it's a great space to sit down, relax, have a chat, read or just watch the world go by. Coffee is good (like having the choice of a guest blend) and as well as cakes there are lots of options if you are a bit more hungry, ranging from salads, baked potatoes, crepes, paninis and more. The staff are always very polite and friendly, tables are cleared and cleaned efficiently and there is room to sit outside if the weather is hot or if you have the dog. There are now a quite a few cafes in Abingdon, I am not a massive Costa fan, so tend to gravitate towards the independent businesses - of which R&R; in my opinion is the best. Great location, great coffee, great food and pretty good value! Well done.

Great selection of ice cream and snacks served efficiently and in a friendly manner by the members of staff.

The food here is really nice, I had a panini with plenty of filling. Gluten free cake was very light and you couldn't tell it was GF. The cup of tea was large mug. All in all would recommend and looking forward to going back.

This independent cafe continues to be a favourite destination. The quality of the food and generosity of portions sets it apart from the chains. Highly recommend the bacon and sausage bap or it’s gluten free toast is alternative! Huge range of gluten free and gluten containing deliciousness as well as soups and salads; not forgetting the ice creams and crepes. Go hungry!

This is a lovely coffee shop. Slightly quirky with a good atmosphere. The rolls we had were lovely with good quality bread rolls. The 'Malty Mystery' milkshake was a delight. The cakes are good.Maybe the staff could be just slightly more attentive and welcoming when coming into the shop. Will definitely visited whenever we are in Abingdon.

Love this. Great atmosphere, comfortable and understandably busy. Best for us is that the owners are related to a Coeliac so no worries for my Coeliac son. They’re accommodating, and a good price. Top pick for coffee shops in Abingdon

The staff always have time to listen to you and take the time to make things just the way you like it! Will definitely be returning in the near future.

Popped in for a coffee . . . stood there like spare parts while guy behind counter chatted for what was ages . who only noticed us when i said to my wife screw this and started to leave Not impressed at all . .

Lovely location looking over the town square. Nice welcome and good service. But the coffee was to bitter.

Went here today for a late-morning morning snack. The place was very busy and so the atmosphere was great. Very evidently a regular place for locals and many of them with babies.

Great place for a cuppa or snack. Sugar free hot chocolate is amazing. Nice sofas to relax and atmosphere just the job . Snacks good too Friendly staff

Me and my mum went here for a bit of a pit stop while we had a walk around Abingdon. We had tea, hot chocolate and a very large piece of cake. The only place to sit when we got there were the high chairs - whilst these look nice they were a bit uncomfortable to sit at and, if you're short and struggle with your flexibility, then they can be quite difficult to sit at. The cake was lovely but really too much for one person, we had one slice between two and still didn't manage to eat it all! I had a small hot chocolate and that was about right. It was very busy in there which shows just how popular it is and the decor is nice.

Tried this cafe out at the time we arrived the only place to sit were the high chairs which after a while became very uncomfortable and my left leg became dead. When I stood up it was all tingling with pins and needles as my legs are short there was nowhere to rest my feet.

Nestled in the corner of the market Square is R&R.; A great coffee shop with plenty of space,comfortable surroundings and Kingdom coffee fresh cakes and even ice creams on offer. Always busy this cafe has found its niche and it certainly deserves all the plaudits!

Excellent place to visit for a snack in a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the hot chocolate ( with cream and marshmallows :) ) certainly hits the spot on a cold day :)

Great place for a quick snack and nice cup of coffee, I like to support the independent shops in town, this is a great addition to the town.

Good coffee and a range of cakes, my grandchildren approve of the milkshakes, so they must be good! Large number of comfortable seats.

My son is not always that keen to give full marks to an eating out venue, but this one definitely got his approval rating. He had a crepe which he loved and a hot chocolate which hit the spot. I also enjoyed my ciabatta sandwich and soya latte, so we both had our tastes catered for. Haven’t taken my Coeliac son there yet, so not sure how it would be for him. We also enjoyed the relaxed environment and the loos were in a decent condition. I would have rated it a 4, but son says we have to give it a 5, and who am I to argue?

I have visited R&R; many times and never been disappointed. Good coffee, great selection of cakes and amazing milkshakes (according to my son!). Highly recommended.

I wrote a review after a visit on 1/4/17 , when I experienced a problem - my adult autistic son has a nut allergy

Very nice cakes - scone was so fresh it crumbled apart. Lovely coffee. Despite being very busy, service was quick and friendly. A little on the pricey side, but worth it. Nice seating and décor.

Visited here with my 5 year old nephew. Staff very helpful. The cakes are gorgeous, and the coffee is amazing!

Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing atmosphere! Couldn’t fault the best coffee shop in Oxfordshire!

Great coffee and lovely cafe. Staff are really friendly and I thoroughly recommend if visiting Abingdon.

Called in for coffee / drinks with 2 children. Nice atmosphere, good choice of light meals, snacks & drinks available. Makes a change from impersonal 'coffee chains' . Story books & things to keep children amused.

I know I’ve ticked average but sadly Trip doesn’t allow for ‘good’. This place is good. Pleasant friendly service with quite an array of different staff every time I visit!!! Mmmm. Which is at least once per week!!!Good coffee, snacks and cakes. In a good clean place. So nothing to dislike but nothing to give the ‘wow factor ‘.

Every so often we pop into R&R; for a cuppa before doing our shopping. The staff are always pleasant; the tea is good and the mugs large! There are plenty of cakes and "sticky things" available; many of them gluten free - which is an important plus for many people.

Had a double espresso for less than two pounds and it was really tasty. Pretty good quality for a small town like Abingdon.

I'd probably be a regular in there, working away on my laptop, but I simply can't because I have my dog with me and am not prepared to leave him alone at home. I asked why dogs were not allowed, and the answers were more than unsatisfying ("because then everyone would come in here with their dogs, and people don't like that" - Bullsh....t) At Java and at Rosie's dogs are allowed, and one hasn't heard any complaints. At least there's alternatives now ;) But I must admit that everything else at R&R; seems brilliant, from the friendly staff to the choices of drink and food, as well as the comfort inside. It's nice and bright, a friendly atmosphere. Pitty that they seem to have an attitude towards dogs. I'm sure a change in policy would be possible with a more open mind, and issues could be handled in a professional manner. Lots more visitors would come, I'm sure.