Wee Bookshop and Cafe in South Oxfordshire

The Wee Bookshop and Cafe closed down permanently last year. It will reopen on 11th July 2022 as Cob Cottage Cafe. Also offering crafts. Hope this is helpful

Very nice for a light snack and a large piece of cake - what a variety to choose from !We will return whenever we are In Chinnor

A fantastic little find (though I only live across the road!). The Wee Bookshop and Cafe is the perfect place for a meeting in Chinnor or to take family when they're visiting - my grandparents absolutely adore it. Food is really good, the atmosphere is fantastic and it's just that bit more unique than any other Cafe.

We stopped here on a ride over to Oxford and loved the place. Really healthy food and friendly staff. What more could you ask for.

We didn’t eat but we went with friends and young family. Staff were excellent, coffee was very good and the children enjoyed the books. A great hour or so.

Great Coffee amazing food and a very special place. Enjoy Coffee Tea and food and you are helping a very special cause. Great friendly staff and WOW cakes :)

great coffee, food and second hand bookshop , and all for a great cause, Fight Bladder Cancer . Com highly recommended

This little bookshop and cafe is a must visit. The service is excellent and speedy, with the friendly staff welcoming you with a smile. There is a great variety on offer from the menu, and the cakes are all homemade. I recommend this place for anyone wanting lunch or just a quick fuel stop! All profits go to patients fighting Bladder Cancer so it's all for a good cause too.

This is an awesome cafe - excellent food, good selection and all very reasonably priced whether stooping for lunch, cake and a drink or just a coffee. Would highly recommend, all for a very good cause and has the bonus of being able to pick up a good book at the same time.

I've been staying with family in Chinnor and had opportunity to visit the Wee Bookshop twice in the past 10 days for Breakfast and lunch. On both occasions the food was fresh and made to order, wait times absolutely fine, pricing very good snd service great, this cafe / bookstore may be small but its got heaps of appeal and a relaxing vibe, well worth a visit.

Perfect brunch - we had great American pancakes with berries and ice cream (or maple syrup etc), good coffee and heroic home made cakes (largest pieces I've seen in any cafe!). Plus really interesting second hand books - and it's all to support a cancer charity. What's not to like about that? Oh and there'a railway running round the roof. Yes really. And it's close enough to the Ridgeway - really restored us for the next leg of our walk.

We stopped for lunch when travelling on M40. What a great find ! Delicious food, fantastic coffee selection and top notch homemade cakes. There's also a great display of second hand books and we couldn't resist buying some. All profits go to a local cancer charity - a great reason to shop local !

This café (and bookshop) was recommended to us by friends and the reviews posted here promised an excellent experience. As with many things, sometimes, having a view before a visit can lead to disappointment or a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, this one was disappointment. We visited for lunch. Let me state immediately, there was nothing wrong with the service or the food. But there was nothing special about it either. Many of the reviews talk of cakes "to die for". They all looked acceptable but none were so wonderful to look at that they even tempted us. We were expecting rather more, I am afraid. Our freshly made paninis were fine, served with a good helping of salad and nice crinkle crisps and reasonably priced. But they were no better and rather less tasty than we have had elsewhere. Others have commented on the fact that the café is quite small but adequate. However, seating is basic, hard and certainly does not encourage one to linger. The books and the little train running round the walls make it a bit different and the fact that all profits go to a charity are, of course, pluses. But overall, it was a disappointing experience and unless one is close by, I couldn't suggest it is worth much of a diversion.

Looked forward to stopping here on a good Friday bike ride for their amazing coffee and cakes. Sadly when we got there it was too early and not open! The owner very kindly put tables and chairs out in the sun and made us two coffee’s (full strength) and some delicious chocolate Brownies. Always enjoy stopping here very friendly and excellent coffee and cakes. Thank you to the owner we will not forget that!

Came across this place by chance after stopping a local in the street and asking for a recommendation as to where to get a cuppa. Wasn't disappointed. Great coffee and cake. Welcoming staff. Loved the model railway circulating round the room and wondrous selection of books to dream about. Absolutely fantastic, interesting, unpretentious cafe.

What a haven, we visited on Saturday 16th March. Warm friendly greetings, tea, coffee, cakes & shelves of all the books you’ve been searching for at very affordable prices. A gem, we’ll be back.Liz & friends.

We visited here today for lunch. No member of staff said hello when we entered. The glass where the cakes are was very dirty. We ordered a sandwhich which were ok. The staff seemed more interested in talking in the kitchen than serving anyone the place has no atmosphere. We will not be returning

Really quirky place with great food and drink and cakes. Also whilst sat down have a browsey at all the books. I always end up buying one ! Super !

went here on Saturday for coffee and cake and glad we found the place...we will be back.

Friendly, great coffee and wonderful cakes , lovely place to meet a friend and get a new book at the same time

As regular visitors here anyway I thought we would try an afternoon tea for the Wife's birthday. Absolutely scrummy!! great value, great food, great location and brilliant for all. could not recommend this place any higher.

food is lovely and atmosphere is magical, from the bookshelves full of wonder to the little train which runs around the top of the shelves.

Called in for lunch with a friend - what a find! If you like books and good food you will be in heaven. Very suitable for little ones too.

Best cafe I have been to in ages. Cafe within a secondhand book shop with toys and decorations that must make it a nice place for kids as well as us big kids. Delicious food. We are both veggie and loved the options available. The strengths of coffee and the table markers are book themed. Just fantastic. Great place to pop in to if you are in the area. Plus they collect for charity. Perfect place with attentive friendly staff. Can not recommend more.

Travelling to Brighton, and decided to use this as a stop rather than motorway services. Great little cafe and bookshop, with parking behind. There is a choice of coffee strength, the bacon butty was just the right thing after two and a bit hours on the road. My wife had a tea and a toasted teacake, also very nice. Will call again, and would recommend.

Great cakes and special range of coffee strengths. Range of other drinks too. Good range of lovely cakes. Best thing though is the fact that you are sitting in a browsing, second hand bookshop. Heaven.

Whilst the bookshop, on initial entry, seems quite compact, there is plenty of room to sit and eat whilst others browse the shelves. The staff are both pleasant and welcoming, offering a wide range of snacks and meals.

Our plan was to eat lunch her, but thanks to traffic holdups we didn't arrive till just after 2pm. Sadly they stop serving sandwiches etc at 2pm, although staff were openly eating hot food after this time. We did enjoy our coffee and cake, however.

Great lunch/brunch at this bookshop prior to visiting the steam railway (10 mins walk up the road). Friendly staff, tasty light lunches (including gluten free) and of course a big selection of books to browse. Easy access for those in a wheelchair. Will definitely return!

We had a fantastic experience, the food was terrific, super fresh, great portions and really imaginative menu that is changed regularly. We bought a couple of books too, will definitely be back and they raise money for a great cause. Staff were lovely and very friendly

A brilliant concept well executed! There's a large selection of delicious coffee types with varying strengths and flavours like 'Tom Brown', 'Amber Spyglass' and 'Black Beauty'. Also, there are very reasonably priced books on sale, yummy food (paninis, cakes, jacket potatoes etc.) and a very cute miniature train that travels on a track around the shop. Plus it's not for profit (raising money for bladder cancer charity) so you can 'do your bit' at the same time. We'll be going back very soon!

Love this little cafe! Came in looking for a coffee and the different types hit the spot, number 12 is fantastic! Staff are nice and books to speak to every reader, will be back in soon!

I have reviewed The Wee Bookshop before but each time I visit I find something worthwhile. This time it's people; young people. Young people like Harvey who serve tea and cake with skill and courtesy and when they are not doing that they are applying a work ethic that belies their years. Initially volunteers, to see if they really want to actually work there, they prove themselves worthy of representing the charity that this cafe supports and worthy of representing their parents who made them ready. This is a theme park of all that is best in young people. Go and see for yourself - and if you leave without a twinkle or a tear in your eyes you spent too long just looking at the books.

We visit the wee bookshop regularly as they have books and cakes, two of my favourite things, but recently visited specifically for the Mother’s Day afternoon tea. This was really excellent, fantastic cake as always, unlimited tea and even a bunch of daffs each at the end of our tea. Staff were attentive and service was excellent as ever. I would highly recommend the wee bookshop, a lovely place.

We had a great afternoon in the Wee Bookshop and Cafe - a variety of coffees and cakes available and friendly staff. It was very relaxed and a bonus to be able to browse the books afterwards. We were there on mother's day, and each of the mothers was also given a bunch of daffodils, which was a lovely touch. If we didn't live so far away we'd be visiting often.

Visit most weeks for coffee and cake as well as checking out the second hand books. Great choice of cakes. Kids love it too. And all for charity.

Had a lovely afternoon at the Wee Cafe. The afternoon tea was excellent value; delicious cakes and all the tea you could drink. Also, the added bonus of leaving with some new books! Thank you for the great service.

Great bookshop and cafe. Excellent food and service and good value. All in support of Fight Bladder cancer charity. Worth a visit for a great treat!

I am such a fan of the Wee Bookshop and Cafe - I probably go once a month or so from Oxford. The cakes are lovely (my favourite is the mocha cake, although portions are generous so I've never needed to order any lunch as well), there's a good range of tea and interestingly named coffees, and an outstanding array of books to choose from! This is a charity bookshop unlike any other, and a wonderful place to while away a Sunday morning :)

Have visited the cafe on a number of occasions. The staff are really friendly and very welcoming. The cake is lovely especially the lemon drizzle. Recently they have made a few changes so its a lot easier to access the books which is a great move. Cant wait to visit again soon.

Being a local thought we'd check out at lunchtime (happened to be my birthday), wish I'd opted for cake that to be fair look enticing. Ordered tuna baguette, and to me, having had a fair share in my time, I think the baguette was 'part cooked' and needed browning in oven! Very pale with a hint of raw bread. Disappointed... I was offered another, but by then was put off. Also noted tables needed cleaning, (hair on table...eewww!), Table legs dirty.

Great place for a relaxed, simple lunch or coffee and cake! Friendly staff, great homemade food and cakes! Loads of choice and all fairly priced! Wonderful place for all the family and hundreds of books to choose from too! Clean and tidy, free wifi and all supporting a brilliant cause! Well worth a visit!

My wife and i went here on a Saturday at 2 pm,we sat down looked at a menu for lunch and when i went to order a girl appeared to say we've stopped serving at 2pm !! They are open till 5pm ,"you can have a piece of cake " and thats it .

Perfect for morning coffee, simple but lovely lunchtime menu. Especially child friendly with a mini child play area. Lovely atmosphere for all ages.

We've been to the steam railway twice in December with our grandchildren and saw the link to the Wee Bookshop on the railway website, so we thought we would drop in for a coffee and cake. The lady behind the counter was so friendly and our coffee was piping hot and the cake was scrumptious, our grandchildren explored the books and they gave it the thumbs up. It was lovely and clean too and an altogether great place to enjoy good coffee. Thank you.

Came to it while walking the Ridgeway. Great Moroccan soup and we spent time browsing the books on a Sunday.

A great place to relax whilst grandchildren explore and read the books. A good place for adults also to review the books and DVDs on sale...and all for a good charity. Food is home made and good selection and indicated strengths of available coffees on sale (including de-caf varieties). A good place to give up one's own no longer required books and DVDs for an excellent charity.

I sometimes pop in here with a friend, my little girl or just on my own. It's really nice in here :) staff seem so cheerful and friendly :) The cakes and food is all homemade I believe? The cheese scones are absolutely lovely! I always ask for mine to be warmed up that's if they haven't just come out of the oven. Lovely washed down with a pot of tea. My little girl is fascinated by the train that runs around the edge of the ceiling although I haven't seen it working for a little while. There's books you can read and buy on the shelves. Even dvd's! There is also a little children's area. Ideal for anyone but people with small children especially! I think it's reasonably priced as well. I'm yet to try their lunches. I will definitely keep popping in when I get the chance :)

Dissappointed visit, came at 3pm for some food with my son. Only things available toast and cruppets etc. All day breakfast not available all day. Asked for 3 types of cake also not available. Most expensive toast iv seen also. Had decent visits in the past thou but this was poor

Great for coffee and bought in cakes and parties.

I pop in on the occasional Monday following local yoga class. Good choice of food and great portions. The book-lined walls really adds to the "vibe"with customers browsing and sipping. Staff always friendly.

A lovely place to eat and drink and being able to choose some books at the same time all for a good cause

I go here all the time with my Mum, we both love it! Friendly and incredibly helpful staff, lovely food both hot and cold, books galore and it all goes to charity, train fans will also love it! 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

We had a late lunch here, the chef was so accommodating and delightful, and the food was good too. It is a great place for children too, and the train going around the ceiling provides great entertainment. Well worth a visit

Do you know what? I was a little disappointed. After the rave reviews on here I was expecting something a little special. Don't get me wrong - the staff were friendly and helpful, and the cake was delicious (or so my wife says).

I really like the relaxed atmosphere here and the cakes are amazing! The boys like seeing the train and looking at the books. I'm so pleased we have such a nice cafe in Chinnor now.

Visited the Wee Bookshop after our local yoga class in Chinnor with group of friends. There were 9 of us at a busy time of day and the staff arranged tables for us at shirt notice. Excellent choice of food and drinks. Homemade cakes were lovely. Different strengths of coffee. Very friendly atmosphere and I loved the train.

different strengths of coffee nice relaxed atmosphere great cakes grab a book and enjoy the peace and quiet

This is a great little place, serving fantastic coffee! I am yet to sample the food. They are very 'child friendly' and there is a real casual atmosphere. It's such a great idea that you can purchase books for charity and the little steam train traveling around the top of the book case is a wonderful touch!

Great place. The owner has taken the trouble to make this a lovely place. Good place for a chat and coffee. Good place for cyclists to refresh before Chinnor Hill! Also offer gluten free cake(s) with a selection of coffees/teas.

You like cake ? Then come to the wee bookshop Fantastic homemade cakes tea and a good selection of coffees to choose from Small happy people welcome Old grumpy people not !

We regularly pop in for a bite to eat and have something to drink (the home made cakes are out of this world). Great selection of reasonably priced used books. Really friendly and helpful staff couldn't be better!

We've been in a few time snow, and will come back. You get a friendly welcome, excellent choice of coffee, a wide selection of books to browse or to buy, and of course the train that goes round and round the room. It's just great and all in a really good cause.

The Wee Bookshop and cafe is great for cakes, with half a dozen varieties on sale today. I had a three layer mocha cake which was very good. Coffee is from a Nespresso machine, so not perfect, but acceptable and you have a choice of half a dozen blends/strengths..

Just a nice place to go. My husband likes the train too! Great cakes, comfy seats, books and profits to a great charity.

Stopped for a sandwich and cake this afternoon. Lovely little shop, great for kids by the looks of things and really friendly atmosphere. Huge selection of preloved book that can be purchased to raise money for charity too.

On a tour around the county a group of 21 senior bikers stopped at the Wee Bookshop and Cafe.We had pre-arranged that we would be coming,a good selection of coffee's are available along with tea &hot; chocolate plus freshly made cakes(I had a slice of carrott cake).Also there is a library to browse/read plus a special childrens section with small tables&chairs.; There is a model train set running around ceiling height.

Lovely quirky coffee shop doubling as a bookshop and supporting a great charitable need. Good selection of tea, coffee, cakes and other snacks.like the miniature train circling around the ceiling!

As usual the staff were friendly and attentive. Coffee is always good here. Lots of books to browse through and the wifi works well!

Friendly bookshop and Cafe - all got a great cause. Well worth a visit - good range of food/drink and a selection of books at great prices!

We popped in here one day as we were passing. We had been out for the morning and hoped it get some lunch but unfortunately they stop serving lunch at 2.30 and it was just gone so they showed us the menu that they were then serving which consisted of bagels, scones and teacakes. We were really hungry so I had a teacake and my friend had a scone.

The decor is great, the cause behind it noble, the staff incredibly friendly and accommodating. But more importantly who doesn't love to peruse books while having a great latte and some good quality food? Its the little touches that make this place so great like the addition of the train going round the perimeter, seasonally decked out with Santa as the driver, and the markers which denote your food order being filled with information about famous authors. It is such a good edition to the village and would be suitable for a casual meet up, for families or for a catch up with friends. Thoroughly recommend a trip.

Great place for coffee and cake any time of day. Browsing books while you do it is a bonus and profit goes to bladder cancer charity. A lovely, lively place to stop by. Love the books too, never leave without one.

If this café/bookshop has not been nominated for some sort of award then it certainly ought to be - the thought that has gone into its design and the way that it is run put many other ventures with much higher profiles to shame. Quite apart from the top quality/low price books, and the lovely touches like the author-themed table identifiers and the train that runs round and round the perimeter, the food and drink are absolutely first rate. We had the Tuscan bean soup, which was spiced to perfection and a main meal in itself, particularly since it was accompanied by five pieces of fresh sourdough bread and a generous helping of real butter (in a little dish, not a packet!). All the cakes looked delicious, and our choices of lemon cake and Victoria sponge did not disappoint, and neither did the drinks. The café was spotlessly clean and the staff could not have been more friendly or more helpful. All in all, our visit was a superb experience.

Fantastic bookshop and cafe. Lovely coffee and cakes. My 4 year old son loved the train set and all the different Kids books.

Formed as a fundrasing tool for Bladder cancer, the Wee book shop started life tucked away virtually unseen in a tiny room in Chinnor. Serving hot drinks, cakes and books it was a pleasant place to be, the children loved it and would visit at least once a week, often on their own.A few years on it's crossed the road and taken up residence in the old Chinnor Council offices and, with the help of some lovely interior design and a marvelous train that chuggs around the walls of the room, has transformed itself into a viable cafe. The food is uncomplicated, made with care and is competitively priced, the coffee excellent and the staff friendly. It's less of a book shop now, more a comfortable meeting place stroke library, with room to eat outside in the summer. It's really is a testament to Andrew's skill and dedication, long may it prosper.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly people! Good selection of books for bargain prices, and all for a great cause.

As soon as you walk in you see a lot of thought has gone into this book shop and cafe. Even had a train going around the wall to let the children watch .good feeling all round nice cakes and menu. From breakfasts to lunches. A really nice welcome when you put in your order and a nice smile which is so important. This is a must place to go .just relax and chill and find a book to read

I took my grandcildren for lunch yesterday. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. In addition their cause is excellent and well worth supporting.

Where to start? The Wee Cafe offers light lunches and cakes, plus a dazzling assortment of Nespresso coffees, at a fair price. The cakes are all baked on the premises each day and I swear they have Mary Berry chained up in their kitchen. The kid's lunch is especially good value, with gorgeous bread and quality ham. I'm fond of their paninis, which come with a lovely salad and a big smile from the staff! The atmosphere is inviting and relaxed, with a kid's book area that they can browse and take home what they've been reading for a measly £1. Great selection of books at bargain prices which means you can try out a new author each time.

Lovely visit here today with family for a hot chocolate and a slice of cake and a mooch around the book shelves !! Highly recommend!

Fantastic cakes, good coffee, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. A good selection of books and we especially liked the little train that runs around the edge of the shop, along the top of the bookshelves.

This is a lovely little cafe. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. The children love coming in and reading the books and choosing one to take home with them. The cakes and coffee are really good. We've had a couple of lunches here to. The kids plates are always fantastic, I have had some great lunches here, however the last lunch I had there wasn't great but I am hoping that was just a blip as all other experiences have been fab.

Visited late Sunday afternoon at 2:40 (they close at 3). Nothing was too much trouble, it was spotlessly clean, the coffee, milkshakes and cakes were absolutely delicious.

My friends and I visited the Wee bookshop this morning with our babies and it was just wonderful. The cake and coffee is first rate, the babies loved watching the train going round the walls and the staff were friendly and helpful. The bookshop is well presented as well with an excellent selection, and it all raises money for charity. What's not to love?

So very lucky to have this cafe/charity book shop in our village. Such an amazing café. Don't miss visiting any time, always great food on offer.

What a great place, not only a great book shop to browse but cafe too with lovely cakes and coffee you can choose the strength to your taste, and very reasonably priced. Not forgetting the train that runs round the shop which my daughter just loves. And to top it all, any profit go to a great cause, bladder cancer. You should have a donations tin, as the prices are very reasonable compared to other high street coffee shops.

A great little place to grab a coffee and browse through some books. Great decor and very friendly service. Good range of teas too. Highly recommended.

Fantastic for coffee (I had a delicious latte) and wonderful selection of sweet treats (cakes looked amazing) A lovely friendly atmosphere awaits you, relax inside or out. Along with a great selection of books to purchase & all for a great cause. What's not to love!

i took my husband there to buy books for our holiday-we both bought several and he was very impressed with the layout and decor. We then had a delicious piece of cake and had drinks and found the staff very friendly.

This is a great coffee shop with a fantastic range of books to browse through whilst you are there. Excellent home baked cakes and a range of coffees that will suit all tastes. The kids also loved the hot chocolate!

I love it here. The food and drink is tasty and very good value. It is child friendly with a good selection of children's books and even a miniature train running along the wall. It's a nice place to come to for a drink or a bite to eat, and browse through the books when I'm child-free too.

Great place to visit and just chill. Excellent coffee and good simple food Buy a few books while you're there.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming! The staff are kind, friendly and helpful... The selection of breakfasts, lunches, drinks and cakes is excellent and delicious! Everything is homemade on the premises and is truly wonderful. A great place to meet with friends, family or to while away some time on your own. An excellent selection of books, cds, dvds and more to accompany your tasty treats. My family love it...

As expected, it is a wee bookshop, and also a wee cafe - walking by with my parents, we decided to stop for a drink. There are some nice tables outside where we could sit with the dogs, and they provided a bowl of water for them.

Visited for lunch and had delicious paninis at very reasonable prices. Loved the variety of coffee on offer too. Staff were really friendly and service was quick and efficient. The books make a great feature as well as being for sale for a good cause and the model train is delightful! We were very tempted by the amazing looking cakes but resisted so will have to come back again!

I love going here with friends to chat and drink coffee . The bread pudding is the best i have ever tasted too. I must get a new book next time too !

I think some of the previous reviews have summed up my thoughts really well - the cafe is truly unique - delicious coffee - great range of strengths to choose from (Nespresso), a really good menu - the scones I would leave home for! A wonderful choice of second hand books, beautifully displayed and categorised and really well priced. There is a children's area for the little ones to choose a book and read whilst 'parents' are enjoying a coffee and chat!

What a fantastic experience! Think of a well stocked bookshop that is clean and welcoming, add the smell of coffee, baking cakes, meals cooking and what have you got? A recipe for success! I cannot fault this charity bookshop cafe. It caters for all ages and all tastes. Children can sit and read books and play with puzzles as long as they like whilst parents check which books they want or just have coffee and cake!

When I heard there was a new charity shop and cafe to support bladder cancer opening in Chinnor I had to go and check it out. When I arrived I was amazed by what was in store. Firstly, an incredibly warm welcome from the friendly staff and an impressive range of great quality books of every genre, all perfectly categorised for easy browsing. I was also struck by how colourful and homely the shop is.