The Spires Cafe in Oxford

The staff was friendly and helpful with choosing the right option. The atmosphere was very pleasant.

First time in Oxford. Bit of time to kill so headed to the Spires for a fry up. Absolutely delicious. Best I've had in a long time. Great service. Great location. Will come again.... Probably in the morning

Best breakfast in Oxford by far! Staff are friendly and attentive! Lovely food, definitely recommend them!

Great little cafe on the square.

Cozy and convenient restaurant!

It was Sunday afternoon and place was busy. With the advance reservation , I easily got a seat to sit. However, It took more than 30 minutes for food to arrive though. Staff is super friendly and managed to run the show with 3 waiters and one chef. I ordered Chicken porcini and vegetarian lasagna along with caramel latte. Chicken Porcini was good compare to the lasagna. They do add sides along with the main course dish.

Lovely food, politely staff and lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth to be back there

Heartwarming vegetarian breakfast and chai latte

The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The service is quick and attentive especially from Daniel, who always serves with a smile and great kindness.

Spires Cafe is a lovely spacious cafe that I'd recommend for students, tourists and locals alike. The drinks and food are excellent and well priced (including vegan options) - service is always friendly. I would always recommend this cafe for anyone looking to escape the bustle of central oxford. Love this place!

Very good restaurant and the mister Daniel is very serious and happy and he have a big smile , i recommend this restaurant 10/10 ,100%

Very good restaurants and Daniel is very enjoy and serious. I recommended.

One of my favorite cafes in Oxford. They have large tables and ample space so you don't feel super squished. The guys who work here are super friendly and their iced lattes are pretty epic.

Service here its wonderful very friendly and understanding staff. Would definitely recommend

Great food (especially the bacon sandwich and the feta cheese), great staff, open on Easter day!

Lovely food and reasonable prices. I recommend.

Really negative experience. We waited just over the hour to be served a different order. No exaggeration here. We were stuck as we had ordered and felt we couldn’t leave. Then after an hour or just over the hour what was simply a breakfast sandwich 🥪 x 2 plus drinks turned into two bacon 🥓 sandwiches and a pot of tea, but we didn’t think it was wise to question the wrong order for fear of losing the whole entire day waiting passively and patiently for a simple breakfast sandwich. To add insult it came to a whopping £18:50 for two bacon sandwiches & a pot of tea. Feeling ripped off across different levels here! Sort your Saturday service, bank holiday or not, this was extremely poor. 👎

Service was incredibly slow - we waited 45 minutes for a scone and it was an hour before our two Oxford Breakfasts arrived. The scone was okay, but the servings of jam and cream were small. The hashbrowns were a bit cold and soggy, and the spinach was saturated in water. Would not recommend

One of my favourite places around Oxford. The food is amazing, the staff are extremely friendly, and it is spacious inside. My personal recommendation is the free-range chicken porcini and the spinach and feta pie.

Found this place on an overnight stay in Oxford. Friendly staff and the food was excellent! I had the lasagna which came with fresh roasted potatoes and salad, my wife had the Spinach and Feta pie (same sides) great portions and good value.

Excellent afternoon tea, made it vegetarian for us, really nice service and price is perfect!

Coming to Oxford via bus to Gloucester Green and feeling hungry, it is the place to come. Family friendly cafe with authentic English breakfast and Mediterranean cuisine. Warm and cozy interior and authentic smile with an easy pace offers a refuge from the haste outside. Food on the other hand is served with haste and taste. If it's sunny outside, sit outside. On Sundays, the square is empty and brings peace of mind. Have a cup coffee and retreat for a minute to rejuvenate. The price is mid range.

I go a lot. They always accommodate me and the food is excellent. The service is amazing!

A very nice, fast and clean service ! Daniel was very attentive and kind, we enjoyed the meal.

A good place to eat a typical English breakfast ! We went there with 50 students and it was a very nice moment ! The waiters are nice and always ready to help you! The hot drinks were perfect! Thanks for the delicious cappuccino and hot chocolate! *The scone was a bit dry.

It tastes very good, the people are very nice and it is a very nice atmosphere

Breakfast was delicious and the atmosphere was really chilled and welcoming. A lovely way to start the day. I highly recommend the sausage sandwich on sourdough bread.

Having been coming here for ages It’s brilliant Daniel and Flori are really lovely, hardworking young men. The Food is excellent Definitely worth a visit

Cute cafe, kind service. Good coffee and huge breakfast sandwich for £11, can’t beat.

Purchased a bacon ciabatta and a decaffeinated coffee. Both ok.

"I'm HUNGRY" screamed the impatient toddler...and I was inclined to agree with him for I had nearly succumbed to my starvation and eaten my fork. They cook the food in batches so if you get unlucky you'll be waiting quite some time. The toddler was served before me despite ordering after so maybe protesting is the way to go, not that I'm bitter or anything

Food was really good, copious and cheap. Atmosphere very relaxed. Service was slow but friendly.

Daniel IS super nice !!!! The food us fantastic!!!!

The most amazing place in oxford to sit back, relax and have a nice meal!

Lovely place, fantastic food. Pleasant staff.

Lush coffee suuuper friendly staff family run business

Delicious food and very pleasant staff. A great find really close to the train station

The smooth and creamy hot chocolate is worth the detour, and what's more, it can be accompanied by delicious homemade cakes. For fans of savory breakfast, everything is cooked in front of you. An address to visit in Oxford!!

Disappointing. We ordered a cream tea for 45 students, reserved months in advance: tea and scones. When we arrived, they had forgotten us! So, we waited outside for 20 minutes. Otherwise, decent service but lacking British charm. Friendly staff.

The best breakfast in town! Love this place, healthy organic food very tasty food! Highly recommended

Amazing homemade fresh food and exellent service by the server named Flori,we definetely be back again.

Fantastic breakfast options and coffee. Definitely will come back when I’m in Oxford again. Walkable from the train station and super close to all the main sights.

Great indepe dent cafe with homemade food. And nice drinks. Well worth it.

Great breakfast and lovely atmosphere. Love this types of restaurants. Fully customisable menu. Thanks guys.

Perfect breakfast treat. Rich coffee

We came here for the good reviews, just from the outside the place didn’t inspire us much but it was raining, we had only one hour parking and didn’t want to spend the time looking for another place. When we arrived there was only one person behind the counter and serving. It was extremely slow. We orders a filter coffee and we got an americano, I ordered a vegan breakfast and got a vegetarian. The waiter was kind enough to offer to change but we didn’t have time. The breakfast was not bad but not memorable. My daughter got a waffle and she didn’t like it. I am wondering how this place has so high ratings. Only good thing I can see it’s if you are a student is a quiet place when you can sit for long. I think we should have looked for another place

Absolutely perfect place to grab breakfast! Reasonable price, amazing service food was great! Loved the breakfast sandwich!

My son and I had lunch and the food and service were great. There was a slight misunderstanding with our order, but it was all sorted out professionally and graciously.

Really kind and chill place. Not too loud when we went during lunch time! There was 2 of us in wheelchairs and even though there wasn’t many tables, the staff offered to make us up a table at the front so we could sit! however a lovely other table moved for us so we could sit which was equally nice!! the space was really open at the front with high ceilings, so wasnt too loud or cramped which really helped the atmosphere and is really refreshing in a place so central in Oxford. The front entrance is step free, with 2 doors that open towards you on entry. there are many options on the menu, all fresh, reasonably priced and tasty. We will definitely be coming back :)

Everything was so perfectly tasty and the staff is so friendly I loved this place ❤️❤️❤️

They don’t know to make dessert… horrible … complete waste … this cafe must close down … it’s like bad food …bad business then more bad food

The Oxford breakfast it was soo good. Latte was good. Totally recommend.

Ordered the Oxford full breakfast, which was so delicious. Very good price.

This is quite a hidden treasure. The oxford full english was amazing. Everything had a lovely taste individually, and they still blended well together. The hot chocolate is to die for. The food and presentation was so impressive I forgot to take a picture at the start. lol 😆 was over halfway in when I remembered. The plates could be a bit bigger to avoid spills. We spent 24pounds totally. Will definitely revisit 😊😊

We visited this cafe during our day trip to Oxford and we were very happy with the food and the overall atmosphere. Although some things were not available, the staff were very accommodating and apologetic and considering how busy Oxford was, it’s understandable. ☺️ once we placed our orders and the food arrived, everything was delicious and the portions were so generous! The restaurant looked very welcoming and warm with the holiday decorations! Very nice place and staff overall!

Friendly staff and everything is freshly made. Also its really good price wise, clean and tidy inside as well.

The best place to grab breakfast in Oxford! We come here every weekend. Amazing food, and reasonable price. Staff is very friendly as well.

We reserved a table weeks in advance but there was not one reserved when we got there. It was not overly busy and someone kindly moved so our party could have a table for 6. Quite a hushed atmosphere- it was a Saturday at 9.30 but it wasnt too busy. There was only a couple of hardworking staff doing everything, but the wait wasn't too long. Coffee was delicious and the breakfast was superb. I'd definitely go back.

I love this cafe so much. Amazing to work in as a student with great wifi, great food, amazing coffee at perfect prices with great staff. I am definitely a regular and feel so comfortable here, definitely a must visit!

Excellent experience. Food slightly delayed but considering being saturday was acceptable and the staff were really great

Great place, food and drink fantastic 👌

Great food and service for a very reasonable price

Lovely restaurant, friendly staff, dog friendly and really clean.

A first visit, and breakfast & lunch options were tasty. Takeaway cakes were small and less tasty. Though the cannoli was huge and good! Frappe coffee was cold coffee, not frappe.

Great breakfast, super friendly staff and a very pleasant atmosphere. The food was delicious, home-made, with generous portions. Convenient location next to the central bus station - we had a reservation for 10 people before our departure from Oxford. The staff created some space for our luggage and made sure that we enjoyed our meal. We would highly recommend it!

Today we visited a wonderful cafe in the very center of the city. We really liked the casual atmosphere and the relaxed friendly guys who work here. The food is excellent! My baked salmon, served with potatoes and salad, was excellent! Also, the traditional pizza The spires was very good. A huge plus was the water cooler, we arrived and were very thirsty. And here's great news for all animal lovers - you and your dog will be welcome here! This time we did not have time to try desserts, but next time we will definitely do it! I will be happy to come back here again.

One of the best full English breakfasts I've had in Oxford. Definitely recommend! Good service good tea and excellent freshly squeezed orange too.

Great place and the best hot chocolate I've ever had 😋

I love this cafe. The staff are so incredibly friendly. Always smiling and gentle and happy to help. You can refill your water in glasses and a tap stand in the cafe. Plenty of seating and beautiful interior that feels warm and cosy yet modern. Plugs in the wall for charging phones, laptops etc. so a great place to work. They don't pressure you to leave after you finish your drink or meal, you can just sit and enjoy the space. Quiet inside and peaceful - I also love the music they play in the background. The food is AMAZING!! I ordered the stuffed aubergine last time and wow, the portion size was SO generous and it tasted delicious! I ended up taking half of it away with me in a takeaway box. Their hot chocolate is also the best in Oxford (yes, it's as good as Knoops!) Can't recommend enough - thank you Spires ❤️

This is my favorite cafe in Oxford! The staff is very friendly and the coffee is amazing! A great location close to city centre and a cozy space for doing work.

I am new to Oxford but I can say that this is by far my favorite cafe in the city. I come here multiple times a week by myself or with friends, just to get some assignments done or chat with friends. Delicious coffee, lovely atmosphere, and even lovelier staff. If you are going to be a "regular" at any cafe in the city, it should be this one!

Lovely food for a very reasonable price! My partner and I bother really enjoyed the mushrooms (very flavourful), I liked the avocado toast, and my partner was very impressed with the bacon, which was quite thick and apparently tasty. They have a few vegan options including the vegan breakfast (pictured), and a couple vegan cakes. The decor is quaint, with lots of clean tables. We went just as they opened so it was very quiet and the service was quick. Highly recommend!

Lovely coffee My nan is super picky and a fussy eater and she’s very particular about her coffee. She adored this coffee and so did I. They clearly made it with love and pride and it’s a nice reasonably priced menu and a shop in the heart of the town. I would recommend

Loved the vegan english breakfast (which I ordered as a second lunch ;-) ). So filling! And great service- I received soy milk with my tea (with no additional costs). Thanks, recommended!

Very good restaurant where the meals are very generous and the welcome is warm.

Amazing breakfast/brunch stop in Oxford! Would definitely recommend if stopping next to the bus station.

Below expectations, super slow service. Food okay but nothing to die for. Average at best. Slices of cake are very thin but you still pay the full price. Would not visit again.

I made a phone booking for 18 people but when my family arrived they were turned away. It transpired that the cafe had forgotten to make a note of the booking. We persevered, and were able to get half of us seated though the staff were not helpful or understanding. In the end half our party had to leave as there just wasn’t enough space. Once we had ordered, some of the food took over an hour to arrive. Two people’s meals never turned up. In the end we asked for a refund and left. I can understand the mistake with the booking, but the staff showed no interest in remedying this and the service thereafter was poor.

Super chicken porcini and beef lasagne.

We were some friends just wanting a coffee and a croissant, we waited 30 minutes for 3 coffees and 2 croissants, and they forgot one coffee. Horrible experience.

I attended the Spires Cafe with some friends for one of their birthday's. We sat down just after 12, and ordered coffee and breakfasts/lunch. We did not eat, or even recieve our drinks until 14:15. After an hour and a half of waiting for our food and drinks, we asked the staff about an update. They said 'just coming' for the next 45 minutes. The food and drinks only arrived when we threatened to leave and had begun to put on our coats. When the food eventually arrived, they had forgotten one of our orders, and so we waited for another 5 minutes. I am not normally one to write reviews, but the experience was awful. We had to cancel our subsequent plans. The only redeeming feature was that one of the waitstaff (Charlotte) was lovely. I will never go back, and would recommend that you don't attend in the first place.

The staff are so friendly. Reasonable prices. The hot chocolate was AMAZING 🤩

I have never had a better chai latte for that price!!

Friendly service, nice atmosphere with it being next to the Gloucester Green market, and the pizza was absolutely brilliant. Was a longer wait for the food but they handled it well and apologised for any inconvenience. Happy to recommend!

Nice little place tucked away from the Main Street with great space for a breakfast, coffee or if you want to sit and work underripe for a little while. Food is wholesome. Had a full English breakfast which was very generous in portion size. Friendly service and nice environment. Worth a stop if you’re in the business for breakfast or lunch. - Value for money? Yes - Worth a detour? No - Best for (occasion)? Breakfast or lunch with your laptop - Would I go back? Yes

Very busy with standard taste and affordable price.

Very cosy little cafe in the centre of Oxford, with lots of delicious savoury food and cakes. Perfect for a quick bite before a show at the New Theatre. Will definitely return.

This is undoubtably the best café in Oxfordshire for a delicious brunch. My girlfriend and I visit weekly, getting the Spires Breakfast and the Avocado on Toast. We both leave incredibly pleased by the consistently high quality produced used! The staff have treated us with such warmth and courtesy from our first meeting, treating every customer like family! 100% would recommend to anyone for an all around delicious, memorable, warm and very very well priced experience!!!

This Oxford café nails it for breakfast—amazing quality you wouldn’t expect from a typical café! Their take on the traditional full English breakfast is seriously impressive.The coffee is top-notch, the cakes are delicious, and the vibe is super chill. Service is friendly, and it’s a great spot to either hang out with friends or get some work done. Thanks for an awesome meal!

The roast chicken pesto sandwich changed my life 🫶🏽🫶🏽

Delicious vegetarian breakfast and nice atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and service is great. Fair prices. Thank you

The best all day breakfast we have ever had! The homemade sourdough toast, real butter, thick slices of bacon, hash brown , juicy sausage, steamed spinach, scrambled eggs and best of all, butter beans in a rich, herby tomato sauce instead of baked beans! I would return to Oxford just for this breakfast alone. Friendly service, delicious coffee and cakes, informal vibe, just perfect. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal and an inspirational take on the traditional full English!

It's a quiet place where you eat very well for a moderate price. The waiters, who must be the cooks, are very friendly. I ate a chicken cesar salad, oven cooked salmon, a prima pizza. Everything was very good and very well cooked. I made it my canteen for the week. Congratulations to this team who still know how to cook good food.

We discovered The Spires Cafe whilst we were visiting Oxford, and what an amazing find! The cafe is beautifully decorated inside. We ordered the margherita pizza for the boys and a pannini for my husband and me to share. We had planned to share a cake too as there was a delicious looking golden honeycomb cake. The margherita pizza was very good, great cheese pull, the boys thoroughly enjoyed it and the pannini was tasty too. A bonus point that they served alcohol beverages too, Highly recommend, the service was really good. Would go back again if visiting Oxford.

A nice place to drink coffee... or a cocktail. You also have a good choice of cakes.

Waited an hour for food on a not busy Monday morning. Half of the coffees arrived and waited 20 minutes for the other two. Food was ok but had obviously been under heat lamps for a while. Black pudding was solid and inedible. An empty table was not cleared for an hour despite 3 people working behind the bar.

Had a great lasagna here. Friendly service, cozy place. Very affordable.

Very tasty food, good price, friendly and nice restaurant.

It's sad, but at the beginning we waited 45 minutes for coffee and 55 minutes for food. On my dish was a black hair short male. I am sorry to write this because the service itself was nice and I did not want to put them in front of the owner in the wrong light, but if the owner asked me for details, I have to give them. The food was unfortunately not tasty, scrambled eggs has a strange smell, and yet hard the team is a dish, you throw the sal-salt pepper eggs stir and you're done. Here, scrambled eggs are probably made from a ready-made egg or mixed with something. The smell is disgusting. The salmon next door was kind of fresh but very poor quality. I was well-imaged to this place because the place itself was pleasant, but unfortunately in breakfast the most important thing is the food. The other items ordered were also very bad

Very good food and amazing servise, i have been coming here for three weeks in a row and i really enjoyed it. One the best place in Oxford