The Missing Bean in Oxford

Right in the heart of Oxford. Friendly service with reasonable prices and good drinks. Outdoor seating too. Well worth a stop.

I work opposite The Missing Bean, so go in maybe two or three times a week. The coffee is good (very strong!), food is fine, and the vibe is great. I'd really recommend. Except... for one member of staff, who has become a bit of a running joke with my colleagues. Most of the staff are lovely and friendly - I'm not a great chatter so I don't expect them to remember me, but whether or not they do, they are always smiley and helpful. Unfortunately this one person doesn't even look you in the eye, and is constantly scanning for someone more hip in the background. He makes the customer feel like the most boring person at a party. We joked that he might be faceblind, after I sat next to him on the bus all the way to work, followed him into the cafe to queue up, and then ordered from him without a blink of recognition, but I think he just doesn't look at people. Which is difficult if you're in customer service. All this would just be funny if it wasn't for the fact that he doesn't listen, either. I've had to correct my order with him multiple times, and this morning (I was in a hurry so took my order and ran) I asked for a small black Americano and a pain au raisin, and got a large Americano and a pain au chocolat. I've got colleagues who just don't go in now if they see he's on the counter, and looking through these reviews, I can see which people he served. It is pretty funny, tbh, but it's not great for business. Especially when last time I filled up my loyalty card, he gave me my free coffee, and then returned my card - so I can get another free coffee... Please, Missing Bean - have a word!

Coffee was ok staff not interested. Simple request to look at the drinks options for kids met with a wise crack. More emphasis on hospitality over posing would help.

This whole experience was so customer unfriendly. Five of us arrived for coffee and cake 45 minutes before closing time. But we were refused cake because 'it's been wrapped up' (in cling film in a cabinet where we queued to order). Total refusal to peel back the cling film... astonishing. Then, one of them came to our table to 'alert' us to the fact that they were 'closing soon' - actually in 20 minutes. It's not a good experience when the staff seem solely focussed on their own needs.

Absolutely love love love the missing bean botley oxford, my husband and I are very fortunate to live close to this awesome coffee shop, amazing atmosphere and amazing coffee, the pastries are to die for and the service is perfect. A special thanks to Kyle, who is really cool, friendly and makes us feel so welcome, he's like a friend, we always look forward to visiting and can easily spend hours here. Missing bean botley is a must visit, awesome coffee, pastries and service, what's not to love 😁

A morning and early afternoon place with good, loose-leaf tea in many varieties and some excellent baked goods on offer, The Missing Bean is a solid stop for your afternoon caffeine and some people watching, as much of their seating is at wooden tables on the street in a a prime tourist area.

We always stop here for coffee when in Oxford, it’s the best coffee and a friendly, energetic place.

They used to have the best pastries, now they are small and overpriced. The coofee is still great, but it's a shame the pastries are not what they used to be.

I am Botley's leading intellectual, in here pontificating on most days - much to the advantage of the downtrodden folk of this area. The coffee is excellent and the staff lovely. In truth, I am the philosopher in residence (MA DPhil Oxon) educating hipsters and laptop jockeys on the error of their ways - on the numerous topics which they mistakenly think reading The Guardian makes one an expert. This is a free service, so take advantage!

Missing Bean in Botley is a fab place for a really good local coffee just on the outskirts of Oxford. Delicious pastries and cakes also add to the offering along with great, smiley service. You can also buy bread to take home and they even deliver their ground coffee if you’d like some (we would like to apologise to the guy on the bike who brings it as he has to pedal up Cumnor Hill! Sorry!) A regular spot for us. #indieoxford

A lovely little café in Oxford, was there on 24th of December and generally enjoyed our drinks. The Americano was not what we hoped for, however, all other drinks and pastries were very tasty. The location is superb and the personnel friendly

Cute little please tucked away in the street and nice for having a quick bite and hot coffee or anything to drink in fact loved it & returned here many times!

To the owner of The Missing Bean: You are doing a great job and you have a fantastic business and a coffee shop lots of people love. Us too, we come straight here on every visit to Oxford. We hope to continue coming and enjoying your great coffee for many years more, so thank you. It’s businesses like yours that make Oxford the special place it is.

No toaster oven, no toilet. They serve your food cold when you dine in. If you order the quiche, expect to eat it cold from the display fridge! Would have been nice to know before we paid. Coffee was basic.

I have just read a poor review and just felt I had to comment of course there is a mark up its the same with all business if I was toto sell my artisan pies to a cafe and not just to a shop the mark up varies dependent on business ( I make more selling direct ) There is a cost of staffing that has to be factored in to cafes and other business Review august to October 6 Years ago. ( we ere due back 2 years ago but covid hit and are coming back on Thursday Brilliant cofee best in the area loyal customer whilst working pa contract for the council pleasant friendly staff that were interested in you cant wait to go back delicious cakes ! unique flavours

Lovely looking coffee shop with fantastic looking pastries in the window but overall not as good as it looks. Being a fan of a mocha coffee that was my drink, served in a tiny glass and didnt taste of much. Cake was interesting, beetroot, chocolate and cherry, generous portion but a bit dry. Disappointing for me but is a popular place so maybe I just chose badly.

We had the brownies and they were incredibly - highly recommend and reasonably priced too. We had them as a takeaway but you can also sit in.

They stock Pippin Doughnuts, which are superb. However they are adding an obscene markup which is bang out of order. £2.70 each from here. £1.60 each direct from Pippin. Some profit is justified, but this is disgusting and cynical. They delete bad feedback too!

This was our favourite on our recent trip to Oxford. The coffee was excellent as was the cake and sandwiches, all served by friendly knowledgable staff

Simply great coffee- one of the best in England 💚 I went yesterday and it was busy. Yes I had to wait, but barista clearly was knowledgeable and knows that speciality coffee is a very subtle product and needs care. Despite busy times she did...

Quite simply the best skinny latte I have had in a very very long time. Really great! The service was also really good too and a great location.

I was expecting the best and was disappointed. Rude and abrupt staff. Watery coffee and wouldn't rate anything more than average. The banana cake was awesome though!

Best coffee - Not much else to say, I’ve lived and travelled quite a lot over the world and this one is my fav coffee places. - get yourself an oat milk flat white.

CortaGO for the Cortado. A sensational double-shotted drink which left me in swimming in the dizzying heights of ADHD land with a sweet bitterness of a Colombian fairtrade farm on my tongue. Would highly recommend, and if you disagree....well you’re wrong.

I looked at their site before going there.. As a vegan l was surprised to find nothing was vegan other than the coffee The barista was unhelpful and served my Americano in a takeaway plastic container Ihad to ask for a proper coffee cup The...

I lived in Oxford for some time 2017-19 as an undergraduate and, later, as a graduate student. I research best with a good cup of coffee on the table, and so I made an effort to visit every cafe in central Oxford during my time...

Home delivery of coffee beans: during covid-19 lock down I have been getting missing bean deliveries of coffee beans. Excellent beans. A life saver. 👍👍👍

ジーザスカレッジのすぐ隣です。フラットホワイトを頼みました。店内はとても混んでいるので、席が見つかればラッキーだと思いま...

We visited twice and had great coffee both times. Nice atmosphere- young crowd but inclusive feel so us old people didn’t feel out of place. Highly recommended

Our top stop for coffee in Oxford! We came back three times in a weekend. Fairly small so it can be tough to get a seat, though lots of small tables so we managed it twice. Lovely coffee really well made, lovely barista who clearly...

I will visit this cafe every time I’m in Oxford from here onwards. Great coffee, so good I actually ended up having a second cup and tried out their lemon drizzle slice. Coffee was spot on, not boiling hot and not bitter from the beans...

Their coffee is pretty decent albeit a tad fruity for my taste. The dairy milk latte was great but their oat milk is quite watery. Its very cramped and loud.

The place was buzzing when we arrived, but we still had a friendly welcome and swift service, despite the crush

coffee here is always watery , lack of flavor and temperature. Expensive too. Prefer society coffee, much better coffee and the staff are much more friendly.

This is a handy little coffee shop to visit, small but good hot drinks (we didn't have anything to eat). The window seats provide a perfect spot to sit, enjoy good tea and coffee, chat and watch the world go by :)

Both the flat white (coffee) and the avocado toast were exceptional. I'd go there every day if I lived in town.

Gran café y pastel, buen ambiente y diseño. No le doy 5 estrellas solo por una razón: no hay un baño en el lugar, debe ir justo detrás de la esquina y esperar allí en una cola durante 10 minutos (en caso de que tenga la mala suerte de ir al baño en Al mismo tiempo que un grupo de otros turistas).

This tiny place is always exploding with people, its hard to find a place to sit and its very noisy so you cant stay long. But the coffee is the best in Oxford.

El excelente servicio del gerente Ben y todo el equipo del personal es la razón principal por la que voy a Missing Bean a tomar el café de la mañana.

Me recibieron en la puerta dos miembros del personal que me ayudaron con un buggy, a pesar de estar tan ocupado. Nos encantó este lugar y tuvimos un delicioso almuerzo, sándwiches, pasteles, salimos armados con bolsas de café recién hecho. . . Gracias por esta media hora amigable en el centro de Oxford. . !

I was walking through Oxford and really fancied a coffee and came across this little place.

I stop by here every morning on my way to work. The staff is always very friendly and The Missing Bean has a wonderful atmosphere. Perfect cup of coffee for my morning commute.

知人に紹介された甘くて美味しいホットショコラを求めて入りました。お勧めされたイタリアンホットチョコレートは、小さいカップに入って渡されましたが、中身はチョコレートの現役のようでした。美味しかったですが、飲むのに時間がかかりました。一度は飲んで見て欲しいです。他にも、コーヒー系の飲み物も充実していました。

Estaba buscando un lugar tranquilo y cómodo para trabajar un lunes por la tarde, y había oído grandes cosas sobre este lugar. La calidad de la comida y la bebida es muy alta, y su personal es encantador, pero las sillas y las mesas son incómodas, y la zona de asientos es bastante claustrofóbica. El lugar es muy ruidoso y bastante estresante.

Mi esposo y yo llamamos a los cafés hoy después de comprar. The Missing Bean tiene un ambiente agradable y relajado y, obviamente, fue muy popular con muchas risas y la conversación. El personal hizo un gran trabajo de servicio rápido y eficiente.

Popped in for coffee Sunday. Poor choice of cake available. Coffee average. Staff miserable would not return, asked if latte could be extra hot, barista rolled his eyes.....mmmmmm not very friendly pass this by so many other coffee shops with lovely staff.

The coffee is good, the staff are friendly, but most importantly the toasted sandwiches are the most delicious things in the entire world. Highly recommend the mozzarella and sundried tomato one, in which the melted mozzarella is usually 2 inches thick.

The goats cheese panini here is absolutely incredible! It's fairly expensive, but definitely worth a try! The coffee here is also delightful. Only complaint would be that there isn't enough seating to cater for everyone.

Well worth a visit, but very small and very busy. They take great pride in their coffee and roast their own beans, the coffee is excellent and during our visit we enjoyed muffins, these were delicious and very light.

Great coffee tucked away off the main drag. Was following google maps to get to the Visitor Info and came across it just in time for my morning fix - if I had been hungry would have eaten - they had vegemite bagels - kiwis heaven!!

... rich, well roasted beans with complex flavours, expertly prepared. Proper third wave coffee. Genuinely delicious drinks.

I write this review as I sit waiting for my friend to join me. We arranged to meet at half 10, which as anticipated means I was here just after 10 and she’ll arrive closer to 11.

Lo único que destaca a mí aquí es la banda sonora. Actualmente las águilas están jugando, mientras que el rumor de los otros clientes presta un ruido de fondo suave.

Fuimos allí para una delicia de la tarde. El café no tiene un asiento de repuesto o mesa en el interior, pero viendo como estaba tan caliente por dentro, nos alegramos de tomar bancos fuera en la acera para disfrutar de nuestro café. Capuchinos eran bonitas, bastante un sabor cremoso, y el chocolate brownie mi novio nos era divino. Rico y crujiente.

I haven't been here for while, so I can reflect on its good and not so good points. The main good thing is the coffee, which is amongst the best in Oxford. There is more competition now than when I last reviewed it two years ago. The service is very quick and friendly and they bring your order to your table. You can also buy their coffee to take home. There are very good cakes and sandwiches.

Pequeña cafetería ofrece consistentemente estupendo cappuccino. También otras bebidas frías y calientes y pasteles. El personal era servicial y amable. Sillas de madera y mesas, además de taburetes cerca de las ventanas, para mirar a la gente. Convenientemente cerca de tienda oxfam secondbook para algo para leer mientras disfruta de su café, y a pocos minutos del Museo al Ashmolean.

It just takes one look really mainly at the customers oftentimes to

This place has enough variety to satisfy anyone. Pastries, breads, and the best coffee in town. I spent a week in Oxford and tried every shop I came upon. Missing Bean hands down the best, and the friendliest. Small and crowded yes, but get it to go.

こじんまりとしていていつも学生等で満席。席をとるのが大変かもしれません。

I have to say I think I had my best cup of coffee in Oxford at the Missing Bean. Based only on my one visit it may be suffering under it's own popularity. It was very crowded with only a single seat available at the window. The volume of conversation is very loud and there is no WIFI available. On the positive it has a nice wooden floor and black beamed ceiling making for an attractive interior. They provide a wide range of pastries, breads, fruit and sandwiches. It is a lively place.

On our third attempt one rainy Saturday afternoon we were able to stop here for coffee and a bite to eat - this place is always super busy even though it’s on a back road. The coffee is very reasonably priced/cheaper than the main high street chains. We’d definitely return if there wasn’t a scrum for a table.

We have made a number of visits to both the Missing bean in Cowley where they roast the coffee & also to the Coffee shop in Turl street. If you enjoy good coffee this is really worth a visit. The guys where they roast the...

Wet and windy outside, but friendly and cosy inside. Service was swift and good. Only gave an average for food as there isn't an option for not having any! I would visit again.

We love going to the Missing Bean for coffee; it's good value for both food and drink, the coffee is aromatic and strong and the views onto Turl Street can't be beaten. Love it!

Un lugar encantador con buen café tostado estilo australiano. Es casi siempre ocupado con unas pocas mesas de repuesto, que es la razón por la que no veo cómo pueden todavía ser cobrar un 30 p la tarjeta para transacciones por debajo de 5 libras. Este solía ser el caso en Londres, hace cinco años, aunque siempre 20p pero lugares café pronto resultó que no era cómo la mayoría de la gente quería pagar. Me parece bien también tener una tarjeta si hay un cajero automático en las inmediaciones, pero el hecho es que para conseguir dinero y volver tarda 8 minutos. Es una pena, porque me encanta este lugar!

This is a very overrated cafe. The coffee was average (I've had better elsewhere in Oxford) which was disappointing because my friend had said how good it was. Food not great. If you can find a seat you're lucky.

Un lugar agradable en una calle concurrida, el café es muy bueno, es un lugar ideal para tomar un descanso en un día ajetreado

I got coffee here several times while visiting Lincoln College. It's the only coffee bar next to three colleges and a popular spot. Get there at 10 am opening as it fills up fast! My sister who was studying at Lincoln said everyone goes to the Bean!

I can only testify to the lattes, very smooth coffee that is without doubt the best in Oxford.

El Bean no es falta de Campos, pero este tiene un estilo propio inspirado en la cafetería Sydney es sin duda el mejor que he encontrado en Oxford. Los granos son un poco quemada para un paladar australiano pero aún sin duda vale la pena probarlo. Buenos sandwiches también.

Sin una sombra de duda, no encontrará mejor café en oxford que aquí.

Well, simply loved the place. Tiny shop, and busy of course, but even so the staff were great. The coffee, more to the point, is varied in choice and excellent in taste. Had the cold brew myself- very nice indeed, almost fruity, and iced- heaven.

Superb coffee and exceptionally delicious pain au raisin for breakfast yesterday. Went to Missing Bean Roastery for coffee tasting last week - revelation!

This place was fantastic when it first opened: superb coffee, delicious food, and vibrant vibe. Unfortunately, it has declined markedly on all fronts.Most importantly, the coffee is now ordinary at best: watery and pretty insipid. I'd rate Caffe Nero as superior now.Foodwise, the sandwiches are still fine, but on my last visit I tried the 'avocado toast'. This turned out to be a couple of slices of rock-hard sourdough with half an unripe and unsliced avocado on the side. It was so hard it actually slid off my plate when I was trying to cut into it.As for atmosphere, the cafe is now dominated by laptops. I don't mind this in the right locale, but given this is a small and busy place, it's just plain rude to hog a table for hours alone in front of a screen. I'd advise the management to put up signs banning/reducing laptop use.I used to be a frequent customer, but over the last year my visits have declined to about once per month. Now I think I just won't bother anymore.

Coffee is locally roasted and delicious. Cafe has a good view onto Turl Street so fun for people watching if you sit in the front window. Friendly staff.

Fantastic hot chocolate and lovely and cosy environment. Banana bread is very tasty too! Highly recommended.

Lovely cafe in Oxford. I am a big fan of chai latte and at the missing bean I had a fantastic one. I also tried the toasted banana bread and I highly recommend it!

I went there with my friend last week and had a really delicious pumpkin cake with chai latte. The interior is indeed very photogenic and magical. I hope I will have a chance to visit The Missing Bean at least once more.

Both the staff and the atmosphere at The Missing Bean manage to be busy , bustling yet relaxed . It must have been down to the laid back students who occupied many of the cafe's tables . If you like Chocolate in any format . The Italian hot chocolate is a pure indulgence , to be sipped from a spoon , rather than drank . Make sure to ask for the Italian one , as opposed to the standard one .

I admit that I'm a bit of a coffee snob and will hunt out the best haunt wherever we go on holidays. The Missing Bean is supposedly an Oxford 'institution'. We bought coffees here (flat whites) on a Sat and Sun morning in Feb and on both occasions it was packed to the gills with tourists and students alike. We could understand why - it's a cosy, open plan place that lends itself to people watching or gazing out the huge picture windows onto Lincoln College on the other side of this narrow road. The ambience was inviting on both days, but the coffee was disappointing. We waited over ten minutes queueing and we were given lukewarm flat whites. As a coffee snob, I know flat whites shouldn't be piping hot, but these were tepid at best - both days.

Reasonably priced drinks. We had a delicious chai latte and spiced pumpkin cake. Atmosphere was good and we did not have to wait long for a table. We returned twice during our visit.

Wonderful coffee, relaxed ambience and delicious cakes and pastries. I especially enjoy their almond croissants - fresh straight from the oven. Tucked away down Turn Street but well worth a visit.

We came across The Missing Bean while on an excursion of the city. Looked like a niche place so we immediately walked in. I had Dirty Chai and husband had latte,accompanied by an almond & lemon cake which charmed us with its looks. I definitely fell for the coffee and the cake was heavenly !I recommend missing bean to all coffeeholics andto those with sweet tooth

Very Australian style cafe with the best coffee in all fo Oxford. First place to d oa flat white in Oxford :)

Great coffee lovely vibe but the queue is a bit off putting. Victim of their own success? but still worth the wait

Lovely location and the coffee is decent. Staff were a little moody but it was busy. Will return when next in Oxford!

Lovely coffee... As recommended on trip advisor :-) very small location with very steamed up windows .... Coffee was worth it

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I love it here- the freshest avocado toast, home baked innovative delights and coffee sourced directly. Awesome.

The Missing Bean is the kind of place that doesn't scream for attention. It just quietly exists on Turl Street, and serves up some of the best coffee and sandwiches you can find in Oxford. They keep the menu super simple - and to their credit. Although I am chomping on a special edition Christmas sandwhich right now The service is super friendly. A bit of a rarity in Oxford. Like, genuinely friendly. Not transactionally friendly. It's always full, but hang around for 3-5 minutes. A table will open! Promise.

Smallish cafe on the tourist side road of Turl St makes for nice coffee stop. Can be busy with students hogging a table, smelling one lingering coffee. Does nice toasted sandwiches.

Small but bijoux -especially coffee wise Popular and busy at certain times as busy centre location but a lmid morning visit was enough to get a table for an hours rest with my iPad Loads of people set up laptops here - so it seems you just go with the flow of footfall traffic and if busy - move table on Coffee lovely - something about Heart stencilled latte that makes it taste nicer automatically ! It's the little touches that do it Like the friendly and helpful staff They roast their own blend so it has a Distinctive taste away from standard Costa / SB /Nero blends Muffins and cake selection - paninis and baguettes on offer Something for everyone Worth a visit !

Had a delicious goats cheese and aubergine toasted sandwich which was very generously sized and reasonably priced.

We came here several days ago whilst visiting Oxford. It was highly recommended to us by our friend and it did not disappoint! The coffees were great, I thought mine had a slightly liquorice aftertaste which was different but tasty. We have heard that they also toast their own beans, they obviously take pride in their work and the place was very busy when we came. Highly recommended if you are looking for a decent coffee.

The coffee here is excellent although a little expensive and there is usually not much room inside to have a seat.

The coffee is lovely... They know how to make a good coffe... And pls try the cabrales cheese / tomate and egg plant crunchy sándwich...( i love it) Good location, good enviroment... Perfect Place to enjoy a coffee moment

小さなTurl streetにある、小さなカフェです。カプチーノを頼みましたが、泡立てもしっかりしてあり、滑らかな口当たりです。小さなカフェですが、いつも賑わっています。Oxford観光での小休止に良いと思います。ぜひお立ち寄りを。

It's a lovely little (hipsterish ) coffee shop. Was recommended to me so I went with high hopes. Lots of people so no place to sit down (fair enough as it was lunch time). I had a cappuccino. I ordered the regular to take away. It was in a small cup (a flat white sized cup) which didn't bother me. But it felt light and when I took off the lid I noticed the cup was only two thirds full. Quite disappointing to be honest as the coffee itself was very tasty...just feel I got shorted on the take away.

The missing bean makes a very nice cup of coffee, and their cakes are delicious as well. With friendly service, and a wide selection of options I would recommend this shop for a takeaway coffee to anyone. For those hoping to sit down this may not be the place for you. It's a tiny shop and doesn't offer much for seating, though they do the best they can with the space they have. It's also very popular so the seats there are usually taken up, but it's quite pleasant if you do grab a space. I will certainly be going back many times.

This minimalist cafe is very hipster and great if you know your coffee. It's not cheap but does a good toastie.