We were recently invited to try the all-day brunch menu at Opera Cafe on Walton Street in Oxford, and it’s safe to say it did not disappoint. With sunny outdoor seating and a relaxed, welcoming vibe, Opera is a local gem that draws in a lovely mix of people - from students and young professionals to local families enjoying a midweek or weekend treat. It’s the kind of place that … [Read more...]
Jemma’s Family Friendly Finds: Kingsley Cafe
A café that looks out onto the A40 and regularly hosts biker meets might not sound like the most child-friendly destination. But Kingsley Café in Eynsham offers a golden bullet that most cafés don’t: it’s open late, and when you’ve got a teething baby or a toddler in full meltdown mode, that’s absolute gold. We visited on Easter Sunday, and it was busy, buzzing and had loads … [Read more...]
Jemma’s Family Friendly Finds: Yellow Submarine Cafe, Witney
Tucked away inside the Windrush leisure centre, Yellow Submarine Café might be easy to miss at first glance, but it's worth seeking out. In Witney I find many of the cafes are hard to access and push a buggy in and so finding one where this is easy was a priority for me when I was a new mum. While it initially appears as though access to Yellow Submarine is limited to … [Read more...]
Review: Green Routes
Magdalen Road’s iconic vegan eatery has revamped its menu. Prone to switching things up every now and then, Green Routes has reduced its menu to be more seasonal and allow greater focus on fewer dishes. Though the quantity has gone down, I assure you the quality is as high as ever. Green Routes has always been one of my favourite brunch spots in Oxford, offering a range … [Read more...]
The Edge Deli, Witney
The Edge Deli opened its doors on March 21st in an unexpected but intriguing location, just outside Witney’s town centre at the Hexagon Business Centre on New Yatt Road. This site, formerly the council offices, has now been transformed into a vibrant deli and café by Tom and Phoebe, the duo behind the much-loved Edge on the High Street. With a track record that began in a … [Read more...]
