Vaults & Garden Cafe in Oxford

This is a fantastic cafe and bistro. A great place to get an afternoon snack or lunch. Interesting history too! Gets very crowded. Tons of outdoors seating assuming it’s warmer though. Definitely check this place out!!

I hadn't planned my breakfast itinerary for Oxford when I left on the train out of Paddington. Doing a bit of research on the way led me to Vaults & Garden, with its mouth-watering, traditional breakfast menu. I'm very glad I elected to eat here.Whether you choose to dine outdoors with the lovely view of St. Mary the Virgin Church, or inside the Congregation House (built in the 1320s) for some historical immersion, you're sure to have an excellent dining experience.My Vegetarian Breakfast order landed arrived piping hot and fresh from the kitchen. The protein-packed medley included FAI organic eggs (served scrambled, much to the nostalgia of my American palate), dark spinach cooked to wilting steaminess, juicy-ripe tomato, large cuts of sauteed mushrooms, savory-sweet beans, and crispy-browned toast. Best enjoyed with small bites of each food, in no particular order, I left satisfied and energized for the long day of tourism ahead. I only wish I had gone back to try their lunch menu!If you're planning to visit the Bodleian Library, Oxford University, or St. Mary's Cathedral, this is a delicious, affordable option. The food will satisfy your stomach and the breath-taking views will nourish your soul.

Really pleased with food and service at Vaults Cafe. Unfortunately weather wasn’t great when I went but it’s a must visit when in Oxford - lots of gluten free option and food was really good.

Lovely café at the centre of Oxford with an absolutely unique view and experience. Food was good. Price was decent. I would totally go again for that heck of a view. Laptops not allowed from 12-2. Warm service to top it all too :)

Very nice cafe/bistro with changing lunch specials menu. The food is great (and fair price), service is great, sweets and teas are great. Seating inside in a vaulted great hall, or outside, with views to the Radcliffe Camera in central Oxford.Expect some queues if trying to get lunch when most students are also there, but service is usually quite quick.

Gorgeous setup an atmosphere! A conversion inside an old church right behind the Radcliffe Camera. The staff are some of the friendliest people I’ve met and the food is great! Try the Oxford rarebit

Only called in for coffee and cake. Both very good. Service friendly and efficient. Small menu of main meals which all seemed to be "home-cooked" and looked very good. Good atmosphere - mix of locals; students; and tourists / visitors.

Nice cafe in an excellent location with pretty garden, but if you don't get place in it, you can sit with the view of Radcliffe camera instead. My friend admitted that he had one of best English breakfasts here.

Great place to have brunch or lunch in Oxford. Nice and fresh food. Very nice staff also. Excellent position

Really lovely little gem with an amazing location. It is a second time I visited and I am not disappointed. Very nice Oxford cheese rarebit with soup and delicious jasmin tea this time was a really nice lunch but they also serve delicious cakes and pastries. Lovely stuff, really nice view outside. I am sure I will be coming back.