The Milk Shed in Cherwell

Went for Saturday breakfast. Loved everything about it. Great menu, great quality, brilliant service, lovely atmosphere. We’ll be back.

Flavour mostly great, but felt short changed. Been before, money wasn’t an issue, ordered food - tasted great. Went today on the way back from something, but feel a bit disappointed. Couldn’t choose between the club sarnie, the chorizo and red pepper crostini and the dhal, so opted for all 3. The club sandwich offers maximum flavour, but lacks on substance for me. If I’m paying £13,50 for a club sandwich I want to be remotely full at the end - attached is a picture of one of the 2 same sized pieces of chicken - not good enough. The basil Mayo is to die for, I will add. The crostini, again, isn’t anywhere near filling enough to warrant the price. You can’t deny the flavour, but one slice of sourdough with a few cooked peppers, some aioli and 3 slithers or chorizo isn’t just cause for charging £14 - it’s not on. What’s frustrating is again, the flavour is superb, but it’s here’s just not enough there to warrant the hefty price. Then we get on to the Dhal, which to be frank was an utter disgrace. Sour, watery, lacked seasoning and overall depth. Undercooked root veg on top and just an out-and-out disappointment, especially when the other 2 dishes we’d ordered weren’t sizeable enough to quell any hunger pains. A decent sized portion, just a shame it was such a poor dish. Also, £6.25 for a milkshake is an utter disgrace and you should be ashamed of yourselves. Perplexed the place is as busy as it is. Staff seem attentive and friendly, can’t quarrel that but the portion sizes are hugely substandard, given the astronomical prices. Won’t be rushing back, which is a shame. Not much around those parts with the ideas and flavour (aside from the watery dhal), but the portions are 50% too small. I will add, my wife and I are slight, modest eaters / far from greedy pigs.

As always the menu was great and the food amazing. The staff are always helpful and friendly and we will visit again when back in the area.

This place has amazing food. The big thing for me is that the food served doesn't have all the preservatives in it like in the states. Excellent ,and I fant stress excellent enough place to eat

Friendly staff no “ is everything ok” beans on toast with 3 streaky bacon rashers scrambled egg on toast one tea one flat white £32-30 i own a catering outlet i know the coats this was rediculously expensive

Four of us for my wife’s Birthday lunch. Food and service was excellent as usual. Friendly and helpful staff with tasty imaginative food. I can’t say it’s the cheapest but I’m certainly not complaining- since Covid with restaurants opening up again we have found that quality and value for money is scarce so well done he Milk Shed I hope it continues to thrive. Get our recommendation every time.

A spontaneous lunch stop off and was very much worth it. Friendly staff, delicious food and great relaxed venue. Definitely worth a trip and will be returning. Thank you. 😊

We have been coming here regularly for many years but it just does not feel the same any more. We have enjoyed many club sandwiches, milwaukee rye etc and used to recommend the Milk Shed to friends. However the prices now seem to have gone up considerably but the worst thing is the atmosphere, none of the staff seem very friendly or welcoming and one member of staff in particular seems very abrupt and rude. It's such a shame, this used to be our favourite place for brunch or lunch or even just a milkshake and cake but not any more unfortunately

Arrived at 1230 on a Tuesday and the place was packed by 1245, usual menu plus 3 specials, we ate an excellent club sandwich, cheese tart special and eggs and salmon, well presented, tasty and good sized portions, good coffee. V good will return

What a blissful oasis on our long journey from Yorkshire to Dorset! The atmosphere was fizzing and the food fantastic. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier and the service swift. I would highly recommend a visit and we shall certainly be returning soon!

I’ve been for lunch a couple of times at weekends but today my husband and I were without our 12 year old and the dog and I wanted him to experience the food. It was busy enough to have a lovely atmosphere but quiet enough to get a table without queuing. He had the tart of the day (leek and feta) whilst I had the gorgeous scrambled egg with spicy chorizo and roast tomatoes. Everything was without fault, wonderfully flavoursome and delicious. If only The Milk Shed could teach high end hotels how to actually cook a tomato! I travel with work and have been disappointed by thousands of tomatoes over the years. I’ve tried to recreate the eggs numerous times at home and failed miserably. Service was fantastic as always. Thank you for a wonderful brunch!

I'd been recommended this place by a work colleague last Autumn but hadn't taken the opportunity - until now;I am so glad I did. On arrival, the whole place is fairly unassuming. Situated at Manor Farm, just outside Weston-On- the-Green, close to the Heyfords, we were greeted, following a short stroll from the car park, with an A board showing lots of items as sold out. It was almost 1.45pm and they stop serving hot foood at 2.30pm. Our initial concerns were abated after being shown to a sharing table [i.e. sitting with other customers] and given the short but varied food menu. The Milk Shed is definitely a brunch venue and the opening hours match that assumption : 10.30am to 3.30pm. It was bustling, busy and has the added attraction of what looked like homemade ice cream to take away. We ordered from the main menu, which features standard breakfast choices, backed up by dishes such as Grilled chorizo and piquillo pepper crostini and a deep-filled cheesy tart, alongside a mega salad plate with herb grilled chicken and a yellow lentil dahl. The children's menu includes scrambled eggs, pasta and that old reliable, beans on toast. We opted for the toasted sourdough smoked streaky bacon sarnie and the Milwaukee rye with avo, halloumi, roast tomato, basil mayo and leaves. Both were generously proportioned and flavoursome. Priced at £8 and £14 respectively, I would say that it was a bit more expensive than we are used to but, on reflection, the quality of the food is clearly evident from the first bite. My wife's sarnie was delicious and you could see the steam rising off he just cooked bacon. As for my open sandwich, it was one of the most delicious brunch dishes I have tasted outside of UE Coffee Roasters, just outside Witney. The star of the plate is the basil mayo : rich, bold and with a vinegary sharpness that complemented the halloumi and super sweet tomatoes, roasted to perfection until their unctuousness caressed the taste buds. This mayo - oh my - they need to sell it in big jars, somehow !! The golden chunks of halloumi mixed with the creamy smashed avocado worked incredibly well together. Most impressive was the rye bread - I don't know whether it is bought in or made on site but it retained both a light and chewy aspect, with a subtle complexity of flavour that perfectly offset the mounds of delicious savoury toppings. In addition we ordered two smoother than you could imagine cappucinos and a shared slice of lemon and poppy seed cake. The latter was light, infused with lemon flavour and rounded off with a smooth, moreish buttercream. Another delightful touch is the free tap water refills that come reassuringly cold. After paying, I popped my head into the kitchen and thanked the chef for the fantastic tasting food. We will be back again within the month. I cannot recommend The Milk Shed enough. Go, as soon as you can!

I biked from London to Oxford specially to check out The Milk Shed and have brunch with family. A warm greeting from staff, buzzing atmosphere, utterly delicious scrambled eggs with chorizo, followed by flapjack for the road made this trip so enjoyable. I'm looking forward to coming back after Sunday swims at Queenford Lakes in the summer.

I have been going to the Milkshed for years and my most recent visit did not disappoint; the first one after Rob & Maggie have taken over. Amazing food, great service and lovely atmosphere.

We have been going here for years but recently things have taken a downturn. Will not be going back here. Very rude service - clearly a trend here if you look at the reviews. 1 staff member in particular who I belive is unfortunately the new owner. Prices have gone up again, wouldn't mind were it not for the really uncomfortable atmosphere the new owner stomping around creates. It is obvious the new, junior staff are not treated nicely. Totally taking their customer based for granted, such a shame ...

Very friendly, cosy cafe with a great buzz about it. Very good latte and delicious scrambled egg with chorizo. Buttery sourdough was a real treat! Would highly recommend. Made to feel very at home by the staff despite being solo. Definitely well worth a visit...

Fantastic experience, easy parking and lovely warm atmosphere. The buzz of the kitchen and staff was excellent. Food was perfect, scrambled eggs with tomatoes and chorizo. Brilliant portions and the tea was perfect with a generous sized tea pot. All very clean and welcoming Can't...

Visited here for the first time with friends en route to Devon. Great atmosphere when we walked in…buzzy, colourful and welcoming. We had different dishes all very delicious. The cheese tart and salads were outstanding, especially the home made dill mayonnaise which apparently they sell...

Been wanting to come here for a while Lots of great reviews But did not get that experience at all No warm welcome Latte was far too milky Bacon sandwich overpriced at £8 (only 5 rashers of streaky bacon and over toasted bread ) Scrambled...

Not cheap, but completely delicious. Well worth every last penny. One of the best salads I’ve ever had. Very superior………..

I’ve enjoyed the Milkshed for many years, however, it has now become far too overpriced. £3+ for a tea is just too much and the food items are way too expensive for what they are. Also found some staff to be rather abrupt which creates...

Don't spend your money here !!! As a family of 5 we decided on the way past to get some ice cream and popped in. To be greeted by the most obnoxious and rude woman I've ever come across. Looked at everyone like she was...

I visited a week ago - the place was busy but I got seated straight away. I ordered the cheese tart which was delicious, and accompanied by incredible salads which were so fresh and delicious - a rare treat indeed! Service was thoughtful and cheerful....

Stopped for some lunch on our way down to Poole, Dorset. I had the cheese tart and salad and my husband had the club sandwich and we both had coffee. Excellent, not the cheapest but made with love, better then any Motorway services fast food....

Finally made it to the Milk Shed and what a treat. We went mid week, so it wasn't too busy and enjoyed eggs and bacon on sour dough. Delicious. It is expensive, but worth it.

Have visited twice in past few weeks, menu plus specials have not changed, it is expensive but quality and quantity of the food is v good esp the focaccia sandwiches. Staff are busy and quite friendly, service is quick. We will return.

In spite of the fact that it was packed the service food and atmosphere is excellent. Would highly recommend

Visited the milk shed after looking at the website and it’s times. Got there at 2.32pm only to see the lady put the kitchen closed sign out……2.30 really. When I approached a member of staff I was told the kitchen shuts at 2.30 and not...

Very expensive for what is provided, tea and toast £8.50. 3 slices of very thin sough dough bread, over toasted and smothered in butter before it was given to me. As with most places, it would be nice to choose if I want butter or...

£3.60 for a cappuccino waiting fifteen minutes for a takeaway cup for a farm cafe is daylight robbery. Prices for food seemed high and portions looked small. Hopefully tastes match prices. Cyclists beware!

I have been going here for several years and the service has always been borderline rude, however i let it go as their food and drinks were delicious. After this morning, i can safely say i will no longer be eating here. We arrived with...

One of our favourite cafes continues to deliver amazing food and our breakfasts today were excellent. How can simple scrambled egg be so delicious? The Turkish eggs were perfectly cooked and we continue to look forward to our next visit, which I hope will be...

Wow, what a great find. We were staying nearby and needed breakfast before we left, this looked nice online and we headed over. The place is really nice, the staff are lovely and the food is amazing! I had the special - poached eggs with...

Found this little gem of a place when we found out that the nearby hotel no longer does afternoon tea. I’m so glad they don’t! The food was gorgeous, the decor was funky and cute and the staff were lovely and really friendly. Highly recommended...

Fantastic place to have breakfast or lunch. The food is super tasty although quite expensive but still worth it. I love going here for a treat. There is plenty of seating and the staff are great.

Well, I went to the milk shed for lunch with friends. Having seen the mixed reviews (on Trip-adviser) I did not know what to expect. However, I needn’t have worried. We were greeted by attentive staff and quickly seated. The restaurant was very busy, but...

Service is OK although it was slow but the food is average at best and grossly over priced. There are far better places around. First and last time I use this one.

We love coming to the milk shed on the weekends. It’s usually busy but you can’t book. Their food is amazing, the best scrambled eggs ever and I’ve been trying to work out how to make them like that! Very good coffee. Very good service....

I gave the Milk Shed a visit at lunch time and although I could not get a set inside I was very impressed never the less. I ordered one of their chicken club sandwiches and got more than I expected as they actually used proper...

First called in here a number of years ago when it first opened and was served stale cake with our coffee but thought we’d give it another try on our way to Winchester to see if it had improved. It has changed a lot and...

Had been recommended to the milk shed as a great place for children. Sadly we didn’t even get to try it. Drive 35 minutes to be told the wait was 20-30 minutes for a table. Fair enough, you’re popular, but it’s not hard to let...

We’ve been going here for several years. The service and staff attitudes have always been borderline, especially considering they are on the very high end price-wise, but it was otherwise just about worth a trip. But today the staff and whole experience was next level....

Food was great, pretty decor. Very off putting at the start; throughout, the staff blew hot and cold . Cold welcome, pleasant when taking the drinks order, not pleasant when taking the food order, no apologies for tepid coffee, very pleasant when delivering drinks and...

What a little gem! Stopped for brunch en route to Rousham House and Garden and enjoyed a delicious meal in friendly surroundings. No wonder it was so busy! Sadly didn’t have time or room for ice cream which looked AMAZING!

Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Delicious breakfast of eggs and salmon on sourdough. Will have to try the ice cream next time we visit.

Delicious food and drink (strawberry and lemon cake particularly good) and preschooler loved the unicorn biscuits. Friendly staff.

Lovely club sandwiches. Stopped off on our way to Dorset. Always nicer to find a small independent rather any over priced services. Really nice atmosphere and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend the club sandwiches. Will call again.

Lovely food and great vegetarian options. A nice location with outdoor seating. Easily accessed off the A34. Can’t wait to go and eat again!

1st time here and pleasantly surprised. I guess I shouldn’t have been considering the prior telephone call was handled very well and initial greeting & seating was handled excellently. At time of going only seating was outside and so you took your chances with the...

Been here a lot recently and never disappoints. High quality ingredients and owners who clearly know how to cook, simply and beautifully! Seen people moan about price, but you get what you pay for and it’s always busy - so clearly attracting those who care...

Called in for a light lunch on Sunday 11th July my husband had the club sandwich and I had the cheese tart and salad we both had milkshakes The food was lovely, the staff were polite and efficient and the milkshakes were so good

We have visited many times as a couple when we lived locally and loved it. Unfortunately, when we returned this morning whilst on holiday with our children, they refused to do children’s portions. I really cannot understand how this would have been so difficult. We...

Even though fairly local we have never been. We went today and will certainly return. A lovely, well thought out place with lovely food & amazing ice cream. The milk shakes are first class! Very friendly staff who, despite being busy with a steady stream...

Been my favourite new place this month and visited multiple times with friends. Have ordered different each time and everything is absolutely excellent. This cafe epitomises the use of good quality ingredients and knows how to put perfect combinations together.

The food is wonderful yes , but unfortunately it is getting so popular which I think has pushed prices up not down. Bit noisy with kids. Keep it aforable guys.

I love this place!!! The Oreo smoothie was so yummy, I could actually taste the Oreos in it. And trust me when I saw I’ve tried a lot of smoothies. Their hazelnut chocolate brownie was so moist and just from another world. Don’t get me...

Absolutely amazing food. We had a blackboard special each and we were so impressed with how fresh, tasty and generous the meals were. I had the lamb and it was probably the best lamb dish I've ever ordered. Really impressed. Even the homemade milkshakes were...

Really disappointed. Coffee stop during our long cycle ride and apparently not a single plant based option. Ended up eating some dry toast out of necessity before the return leg. The staff were not bothered in the slightest by the lack of choice and made...

What a lovely place to meet friends for coffee....very civic aware which was welcoming, and lovely friendly staff

Having heard so much about this place we were looking forward to breakfast having dropped a car in Oxford. Well greeted by a glum face and a very uninspiring breakfast menu. Scrambled eggs or no eggs, so scrambled it was which were beautifully cooked however...

Dont believe the last review here. Not all takeaways at all. Back to full table service indoors and out. Very good social distancing/covid rules adhered to by staff and patrons. We had brunch and it was absolutely delicious. Good quality local ingredients used. Well worth...

Just had lunch at what used to be one of my favourite cafes. To say we were disappointed is such an understatement. This is our first post-lockdown visit, having visited many times over the years and recommended it to many friends. However, this will be...

Had a fabulous takeaway lunch. Sat outside in the sunshine. The tent looks lovely. As always the Milk Shed is doing their very best in these very tricky times. Yes, it’s not quite the same but in these crazy times they’re doing an awesome job...

This was our favourite local breakfast place pre lockdown. We brought a friend with us this morning who Is staying for the weekend. They are charging £9 for scrambled eggs, bacon and sourdough toast. We had a couple of coffees and a water it came...

This has been a favourite for years, such good food and variety. But this is no longer the case. I won't even go into the Covid rules. I will mention the toilets - which are now unisex - because I had to clean the toilet...

Really don't object to paying a little more for quality food but ... can see we are not the only ones who have fallen foul of asking for for no egg breakfast. Means you pay for the extras individually - Queried a bill of £...

Headed out for breakfast at our favourite breakfast cafe - fully expected the menu to be limited and initially very impressed with the measures taken to make people safe. Could not believe the hike in prices - almost £16 for the breakfast WITHOUT the egg...

We've been going to The Milk Shed since before it was called 'The Milk Shed' as the ice-cream was always amazing. Since the change of name, we've also been back for food from time to time. However, our last visit may well be our last....

Was taken by a friend for my first visit this weekend. Slightly strange location but what an innovative idea- there was plenty of parking even though it was super busy, and off the road by a good distance if you have small people with you....

Delicious food, so well made and full of flavour. Highly recommend!!! Get here early as they tend to sell out on food very quickly on the weekends.

This place is in an odd location as there isn’t much around, yet it attracts people from everywhere... all the time. We went on Friday afternoon and it was packed!! The food was amazing (ate it too quickly for a photo) but the scrambled soft...

We were driving along the A34 and wanted to stop for lunch so found this cafe. To our surprise it was absolutely packed and there must be 80+ seats in there. It’s completely in the middle of nowhere too. It was very nice, not a...

Reviews seemed positive but on arrival no gluten free cakes or toasted tea cake. “Ran out yesterday” I was told, which means those of us who were looking forward to coffee and gf cake are left disappointed. Why not ensure you always have some available?...

early sunday morning visit,totally fab food-so pleased with the brekkie.lovely fresh and very tasty.very pleasant staff and clean comfy enviroment. would recommend to anyone. ps poached eggs on toast would be divine lol.

we go here regularly for the fabulous scrambled eggs and crispy bacon on toasted sourdough bread with great cappuccino coffee. Very rustic in appearance with pleasant, friendly and very efficient service, child friendly, seats outside, a lovely very varied menu with fantastic ice cream. I...

Discovered the place by chance. Tucked behind a very unimposing industrial building. Been there a few times now. Staff always polite atmosphere good always been very busy bit noisy particularly Sunday morning Food plentiful. Different but a good different tasty healthy ethos although cake icecream...

The food is amazing and so are the milkshakes. Lovely attentive staff. My only but is the price...paid £17 for a milkshake and tart.

Just the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had. Visited with a friend for Sunday brunch, I new it would be busy so thankfully he was there early and nabbed a table. Although it was busy and load, there does seem to be plenty of space...

Awesome breakfast, great service and a wonderful environment, what is not to like. This is simple food but really well done. Ice creams looked amazing but on a gloomy morning didn't quite appeal but will return in fair weather to give them a try. Excellent...

Great food Exceptionally busy and difficult to find a space at peak times but worth the wait. Food is fresh and healthy.

What a great find. Very high quality meals, drinks and ice cream. Comfortable, nice decor, friendly, good service. Little bit more pricey than your average cafe but you pay for the quality. We’ll definitely be back soon.

We dropped into the Milk shed for a Sunday brunch on our way to catch a ferry to France. It was outstanding ! The choice was amazing and we opted for 2 of the specials. Mine was seasonal greens with poached egg , nuts and...

We called in here as a break on a long journey and discovered a real gem! Food was fresh and very tasty. Focus on good quality fresh ingredients was evident. There were clearly lots of repeat customers. We really enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere....

We stubbled across this cafe and we were very pleasantly surprised. The milkshakes are amazing, we both had banana and they’re so thick and flavour full. I had the special of the day which was the beef brisket and my partner had a salad. They...

We purchased a book called ‘The Extra Mile’ and decided to try out our new book - we are glad we did! Firstly the book calls it ‘situated on an industrial estate’ It is not - so don’t let that put you off - it...

Stopped here for lunch when taking daughter to university . Just a minute from the A34 so a nice change from motorways etc . As some people say the acoustics are poor and the background noise is quite loud . It’s just the nature of...

I’ve been coming here since it first opened its doors. Try to get in early to avoid disappointment, by 12:30 , most of the popular items are finished. The eggs are buttery, not over cooked and will remind you of your childhood. It is often...

We called in for lunch on the way back from another student taxi run to Oxford. We both had milkshakes with ice cream made on the farm. They were big, cold and delicious. Main meals were a cheesy tart with salads and a salad plate...

We stopped here as a group whilst out on a bike ride so there were 11 of us, our orders were processed and delivered quickly and accurately. The coffee is good and I love the Lemon Curd.

I can't quite believe I haven't been to the Milk Shed before now. I went on a recommendation by a foodie friend, and it lived up to their claim as ‘the best breakfast in Oxford’. Located in Western on the Green, west Oxfordshire, this family...

Magically found this wonderfully place. It's light, bright with lovely staff and one of the best bre

Very well prepared delicious and imaginative lunch. Ice cream selection was epic too! Only problem was the cold drinks were warm. Not cheap but a great place for a snack lunch.

This is a fantastic little find for couples, families and friends - perfect for brunching or just to pop by for an ice cream. It's always busy, but that's always a good sign! We all enjoyed our scrambled egg on toast with pancetta/salmon, with generous...

I’ve been here a few times since being introduced two years ago. The Milk Shed is an ice cream parlour first with an amazing choice of flavours for adults and kids. If you really like it you can buy a big tub of ice cream...

We had a yummy breakfast at this venue though did find it noisy due to wooden flooring. Food was tasty and fresh- and interesting. Helpful staff. Would return, but at a quieter time! Liked the avocado options and the pancakes looked interesting too.

My second visit with family. Did My eat jist had a drink. Food looked nice but on the expensive side which is fine if it's good. My main issue, which why I will never return was the noise. The cafe was full and with no...

I have visited the milkshed on multiple occasions with various friends and family and have always had a great experience. The chocolate milkshake is to die for (I even drink it in the dead of winter!). Its perfectly complemented by their menu- the vegetarian tart...

Cosy, busy cafe tucked away in a farmyard. Such a surprise inside! Great atmosphere - shabby chic style decor, lots of pallets and mismatched furniture. The food is amazing and inventive- so many interesting choices and everything absolutely delicious. Great for vegetarians. Only thing preventing...

Don't be put off by the external appearance of The Milk She'd. Inside it is cosy and comfortable and the food is simply superb. An incredibly friendly place, the staff charming, the helpings generous. They also make their own icecream!

Don’t be put off by outside appearance, once you go in it is brilliant. The breakfast took a little while to arrive but it was worth the wait, generous portions, the quality of the coffee was outstanding. Most definitely worth stopping off here as opposed...