This café is a great spot for light meals and coffee. I have been here multiple times and have never been let down. The quality of the food here is superior to other nearby cafés. On my most recent visit, I tried a jacket potato with hummus, a unique twist on a classic dish. The menu may be small, but it offers enough variety to satisfy different tastes. The service is top-notch, the atmosphere is inviting, and it is a great place for both families and adults looking for a peaceful lunch or coffee break. I highly recommend this café for those seeking something a little out of the ordinary.
During our visit to the Story Museum (which was fantastic), we decided to have lunch at the cafe on a rainy day instead of going elsewhere. We were pleased with our decision as the food was excellent. We ended up trying each other's dishes because they all looked and smelled so delicious. The all-day breakfast was a stand-out. The cafe also offers books to read while waiting for your food, along with unique and quirky book-themed decor to admire. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Oxford.
We were visiting Pembroke college for a concert and before hand we popped into this cafe for a concert which is directly opposite. This cafe is part of the Story Museum which has lots of children's books and a few little toys. We asked for Macchiatos and the person serving had to ask how to make a macchiato but he came up with a perfectly decent coffee. We then noticed some of the books and bought a children's books for our granddaughter. Then we bought a few small toys so our coffee stop ended up costing us about twenty pounds! But still a nice experience.
Quite disappointing by this cafe. At first glance it looks great. Toys, books, little tables for kids. Unfortunately our experience wasn’t great. The service was extremely slow. One person behind the counter both taking and preparing the orders, despite other staff members being around. I ordered a babyccino for my daughter and the milk was absolutely scalding when it came out and she was unable to drink it. In the end we had to drink it as it just took too long to cool down. Crazy they would serve something like that in a kid’s oriented cafe.
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I think The Story Museum is a fantastic idea, and the cafe is situated right in the heart of its inspiring surroundings. The food is simple but made with high quality ingredients, the service is friendly, and the prices are reasonable (especially for food and drinks). The fact that my daughter is eager to go back is a clear sign of its appeal to its intended audience.
We decided to have coffee before going into the museum. Wife enjoys her coffee and thought this to be a good one. I certainly enjoyed mine and we shared a piece of flapjack, which was good. Not too sweet. Coffee shop available to anyone without the need to enter the museum.
The cafe features a small children's book store as well as food. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas. Our sandwiches were tasty and the cake delicious. A great spot for families with young children.
Love this place. The salad's are exceptional as are the cakes. Really nice friendly place that has a lovely atmosphere.
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No vegan cake options available, which was disappointing given the menu states that much of our menu is vegan .
This cafe is almost in the centre of Oxford and yet its quiet and spacious with a lovely courtyard outside.
