The granary in South Oxfordshire

This is such a wonderful & friendly local cafe which offers great coffee but also a good selection of breakfast & lunch dishes & the most amazing cakes. Everyone is welcome here & the atmosphere is welcoming & light.

What a fantastic day we have at Cafe .Sometimes we all have that day when everything goes wrong and there’s no light on the side until I walked in to the cafe and spoken to Liz ( the owner) .My daughter 1st birthday party was planned in the garden but started to raining and the other place didn’t what help me to move the party inside so I was in tired and 25 guests on the way (45 min to the party started).Liz say to me NO PROBLEM at all we can hosting your guests and serving you all a fresh sandwiches , cakes, coffee and tea -all in 45mins was ready and we have a wonderful time …. Simply I call that 5**** service which you mostly receiving training in BIG hotels when I was working in the pass 20 years !!!Unforgettable day!!!!THANK YOU Liz

Lovely pit stop, locally owned, local resources, friendly faces, accommodating for many dietary requirements, dine in, dine out, walk in, pre book, solo, with friends & family or business! Personally use the Granary for many events, work socials, friend meet ups, on my own, with children or without!

Stopped here for a take away lunch and really enjoyed the coffee and paninis + toastie selection. Very friendly team. Also some very nice home made cakes

Had takeaway hot chocolates which were very good. Also had nice lemon cake and marathon cake which were home made - highly recommended.

Lovely high tea, great sandwiches and scones and that little extra of lemon posset. Was very good quality 🤩

Dogs and children welcomed. Relaxed place with good food and very close to the famous chocolate shop. Food is very good and reasonably priced. Will return. Watlington is a destination town but the traffic can be a nightmare at times as a bottleneck.

Staff are really Friendly, The food is fantastic. Always recommend to anyone. Lovely place to be on your own or with your friends.

Been before and enjoyed the relaxing experienceReturned for a coffee - but this time ordered the vegetarian full English for a brunchWhy veg when I love sausages and bacon?Well. it looked so appealing as described in the menu!And did it deliver!! All three of us ordered the tasty dish and it was simply fab, lacking the 'fullness' after eating the meaty versionNot just the tasty ingredients, but the artistic presentation on the plate, tooOverall, a very special dining experience at a sensible price in comfortable, relaxing surroundingsIf we lived closer, I would be looking for a loyalty card!!

We stopped off here on our way back home from a three day break in Stratford. My husband Paul wanted to visit Watlington to see the Cottage Hospital where he was born and also the first house he lived in as a baby. Having found what we thought to be the correct house and had a talk with the owner we came to the Granary for a much needed coffee! We found all of the staff, owner and customers to be a very friendly bunch and they were all pleased to answer Paul's questions. The Cottage Hospital is now a nursing home. We had a very nice coffee. The Granary is very comfortable with some sofa seating. We did not eat anything but the food all looked very nice. Nice clean toilets. Thank you for your hospitality.

Always love coming to The Granary for coffee or lunch and ,popping next door to the deli for breads cheeses and conserves and everything you expect from a great Deli.

Travelling down to Surrey, we decided to check TA for a lunch location...The Granary was one of the options, so we decided to visit.The greeting was a bit lacklustre and the girls were not too helpful, we had to ask rather than them offer...We ordered hot drinks and our lunch - sourdough with avocado and poached eggs, quite tasty - and were given a wooden spoon in a jar with a number and told to find a seat.The drinks arrived, Luke warm hot chocolate and a warmer latte. Then the food arrived a while later.They had a local crowd in for a range of food and drink and a reasonable turn over for a Saturday lunch.We then visited their deli next door and the two girls there seemed more inclined to chat to each other than us, but eventually they both proved very helpful and we bought a number of pieces of cheese from their huge selection and other items.

Welcoming atmosphere,convivial service,good food,not too expensive. We enjoyed soup of the day and very well presented and well prepared ploughman’s lunch.

First visit since refurb and extension of cafe area.Excellent customer service from engaging staff.WiFi facilitated a bit of study followed by a catch up with a friend.Super oat milk coffee and a lunch full of flavour - sourdough with poached eggs, tomato & chorizo.I will be back!

After a blustery waking circuit of 3 hours round Watlington , great to end up in the Granary for various toasted things and tea. Bumped into a friend who told us not to tell anyone about it .. oh no!

We did a six mile circular walk from Watlington. After climbing some steep hills we were ready for some lunch.

Usually have coffee and cake when I visit but the last twice I have been there at lunchtime and had the soup.

The expanded Granary Cafe is a real asset to South Oxfordshire and it’s possible that it has become the best cafe in the district. The atmosphere, location, service and quality of beverages and bakery items is superb. Many local ladies enjoy this meeting place.watlington is such a delightful village with beautiful architecture and a range of charming and useful shops. Parking is convenient in the car park.

We popped in for a sandwich but were tempted by the Mediterranean platter. It was absolutely stunning. Large portion but such beautifully fresh ingredients and such a variety. This would beat a London restaurant

We cycled to this cafe and were very pleased with the quality of the food. Often the bread served with soup is not up to standard but this was excellent , nearly up to the standard of my husband's homemade bread! Staff were friendly with even an acknowledgement from a busy chef. Good value. Must visit again.

What a great young person serving made a great coffee and was willing to help with alternatives,he was working alone so missed a sale by being in the back washing dishes so not his fault but that’s why on 4 stars ⭐️ Cake fabulous hummingbird I think very tasty .

Great Coffee shop, lovely atmosphere, great service, great coffee and excellent Victoria sponge cake. If I’m that way again will stop for more cake.

I visited here for lunch with my son. As usual it was pretty busy but a window seat was easily found where we could relax and watch the world go by.

After a super walk on nearby Watlington Hill what better than to undo the good with generous slices of yummy cakes and coffees, sitting at a pavement table. Unusually non dairy catered for with great apple cake with lots of flavours. Sunshine always helps, but with plenty of space inside this is a place to return to. Well done the independents!!

The Granary has an expanded cafe and deli in Watlington. Great home style deli lunches, wonderful coffee and fine cheeses to take home!

On a rare visit to Watlington I found The Granary in a fairly quiet street. The staff member was very pleasant and my order was brought to my outside table. The coffee was very nice and my pastry was also high calibre. The town has fairly narrow streets but there were not too many cars passing so I could enjoy the fresh air and shade on the street. The food on display looked good and the décor and layout created a nice ambience. This place should do well as I understand it has recently been extended and refurbished.

The Granary Cafe has a brand new layout. The super Deli is now next door and the cafe has extended into the vacated space and it is SO good!

What a lovely place to go for lunch.. fabulous food, friendly staff, nice relaxed atmosphere.....well worth travelling to

This was our first visit but not such a good experience.

The Granary has a warm and friendly atmosphere making it a lovely place to be and a great place to sit and read. Delicious coffee and fresh warm cheese scones significantly improved a cold frosty morning!

We went for lunch and we’re surprised how busy it was on a rainy Monday. Obviously the people of watlington know a good thing when they see it. Our lunch was delicious and very reasonably priced at £20 for three people.

One of the finest cheese shops in the Chilterns. Extremely knowledgable! Nice, small cafe also for light breakfast/lunch/deli.

We stopped by chance at Watlington on our way back down to Gloucestershire from Stonor Park and were recommended this Cafe/Deli by a young man we passed in the street (thank you so much). What a find! The 4 of us enjoyed a delicious lunch at a table near the counter (2 of us had the Duck Pate which was sublime). The staff were extremely welcoming & the food selection perfect & they had a toilet in the back of the cafe. Sadly we didn't have room for either cheese or cake afterwards but they looked inviting. However, we walked into the Deli in the next room and bought a jar of the mango chutney we'd had with our pate. An excellent selection of food in the deli & it was beautifully displayed, encouraging you to browse & buy. Definitely worthy of our highest recommendation.

Visited for a coffee and lunch with a friend - had a panini, which turned out to quite possibly the best panini I've ever tasted! Definitely will be returning.

Si buscas un excelente desayuno, después de la noche anterior, entonces no busques más

Haber completado el asesinato de san juan a pie aparecimos para café y bollos de queso que estaban deliciosos. El personal era muy amable y el ambiente era genial.

me he quedado anonadado con el pollo, realmente una esquicites como lo preparan aqui, con un toque de condimentos y la coccion justa.

Visited this café yesterday for a snack. Enjoyed the most delicious panini ever - mozzarella, tomato and home made pesto in tasty, crunchy bread. I also scoffed a chocolate brownie, which was the best I've had.Lovely atmosphere - friendly, cosy, buzzy. Worth a special trip and Watlington is full of character too.

Tarde, demasiado tarde para el almuerzo. Buscando información de las selecciones en la pizarra que me perdí, pero afortunadamente se sacia el hambre por un pollo y bacon mayo en un fresco con tomates y ensalada ciabatta, acompañado por un excelente cappo. Maderas pintadas de...

Fuimos por un café y bollos de queso caseras, mientras toma un paseo alrededor de la encantadora ciudad pequeña de Watlington. Un montón de opciones y agradable tienda de delicatessen adjunto.

El Deli fantástica, la selección de quesos, una cueva paladins siempre algo a la temperatura, el amable personal con un buen conocimiento de los productos. También hay un café de primera clase

A chance discovery, while stopping in pretty Watlington, excellent coffee, and a generous ploughman's, with two cheeses from the deli, two chutneys, very fresh bread, and more, all exceeding expectations and delighting. There were many other tempting dishes on the menu, with daily specials. They deserve your custom. I would gladly return.

The Granary supports local and artisan producers of fine products. The best cheese for miles around, cured meats, olives, fresh baked breads.. Lovely. A must visit when in Watlington.

Called in here for lunch when our destination venue wasn't open. Very friendly staff, good lunch and the bonus of a lovely deli to browse for some foodie Christmas gifts!

A fun, modern atmosphere and quite busy at the the peak times. The menu is simple but well cooked offering small to medium sized snacks. Ample for a drop in during shopping or meeting people for lunch. The friendly staff allowed us to choose a breakfast item although way past the end of breakfast service. Lots of tasty bruschetta's with interesting toppings and I had a Moroccan style lambe mince dish which was very nice. I agree to some degree with some of the comments that the coffee could be improved, stronger brew, better beans and larger servings would make an OK coffee, worth a special visit. The deserts were shared and unlike one review were fresh, moist anf moresish and I'm not a cake sort of guy.. The staff were great but on the day we went they were hard pressed and could have done with another member over the lunch period - more noticeable for those just ordering coffee or even take away coffee. However the atmosphere is fun and contemporary as us the decor and the attached Delhi worth a look. Unlike the chicken and the egg scenario I know in this case the the Delhi came first.Would I go again - yes for sure and would I recommend it to friends visiting the town, definitely.

I would give 4 stars for the location and quaint atmosphere. It's dropped to 2 stars as I have been in here many times, each time thinking I must have been on an 'off' day but no the coffee is weak and the capuccino a latte. The cakes are dry and expensive and we've even had raw scones. The waiter is flustered and sweaty even when it's quiet which is not very welcoming. Shame.

Great little cafe offering basic good food. A party of 7 and we hadn't booked but, nothing was a trouble for the very capable and helpful staff.

I cycled there after a friend had recommended this cafe/deli.Decent coffee (though I agree it could be stronger) and the tastiest bread pudding I've tried for a very long time.

We cycled to Watlington with the intention of trying this cafe out. So glad we did. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick. We sat outside in the sun and enjoyed our sausages in a tasty roll with a delicious cup of Americano. There is a little shop to look round too. Clean toilets. We will be back.

Popped in for a mid-ride coffee and bacon sandwich. Friendly service etc, but requests for large strong black coffees produced a small cup containing watery brown liquid that was transparent at the top - never a good sign...

Lovely deli and coffe shop , coffee were nice , the home sandwich was tasty ,Good little cakes, just wish the 3 male working had clean apron.

We stumbled upon this cafe and delicatessen and had a fantastic time. The food was hearty with lots of great flavours and good value for money. The coffee was strong and the staff friendly.

On a journey to Oxford we made a detour to Watlington to see the red kites and chanced upon this small coffee-shop/delicatessen by pure serendipity. It’s a delight. Its welcome is tinged with ex-pat Australian chumminess and its simple homemade dishes were delicious. We indulged in their nicely-presented chicken and leek tart and over-indulged on their blackcurrant and almond tart. All at a very reasonable price – no complaints about value for money.One oddity: I thought I had locked myself in the Gents but eventually worked out that the catch had to be turned the ‘wrong’ way. Apparently a lot of people get caught out by that – I put this eccentricity down to the cafe’s Australian influence!

We wanted some refreshment on a Saturday afternoon in the beautiful village of Watlington, Oxfordshire and the only place open was the Granary in the centre. It is one of those cosy, rustic, homely places with lots of pretty jams, wicker baskets and plain, scrubbed tables. We had excellent coffee and homemade chocolate brownies as we had just missed (after three pm) the lunch menu or anything hot. There wasn't a large choice but it was a very pleasant atmosphere.