Vaults & Garden
1168 Reviews
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- Friday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Saturday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Sunday8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Monday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM–6 PM
About the Business
Vaults & Garden cafe | The Vaults and Garden cafe was established by William Pouget with the vision of creating a socially positive café hub built on the principle of ecological sustainability.
Contacts
Call Us
+441865246529
University Church, 1 Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 4AH
Hours
- Friday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Saturday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Sunday8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Monday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM–6 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM–6 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Lunch
- Casual
- Great tea selection
- Brunch
- Outdoor seating
Recommended Reviews
Sylvie Linde
12.03.2024
Vaults & Garden
Most of the food is prepared already in advance. They just scoop it out next to the cashier. Food is not special, and coffee is ok. It is shared tables inside. The outside is nice to sit but the weather should permit it. Entrance to the inside of the place is a bit cramped.
Tammy Owins
11.03.2024
Vaults & Garden
What a great cafe find! Sustainable, social mission welcoming students, strollers, all ages, limited menu changes with time of day. I came back twice for the excellent Chicken Fricassee and white beans lunch. Easily found seatings in and outside, excellent counter service. Non accessible restrooms. There was a notice to sign a petition to save the cafe from eviction as the Church wants the space back, I hope the cafe stays in business.
Lettie Williams
19.02.2024
Vaults & Garden
I’ve been here a couple of times and each time has been incredible!! Their food is delicious and homemade, the perfect place to find warming comfort food this winter. The staff are also super friendly and really make the effort to attend to your needs. Also, as a full time barista I can confidently say they do some of the best coffee based beverages in Oxford, my favourite being their mocha which is super rich and creamy (I wish I knew how to make a mocha this good!?). Their prices are also very reasonable, their service is fast and they manage to maintain a very clean space. I’d highly recommend paying this stunning and historic place a visit.
Dona George
11.02.2024
Vaults & Garden
A wonderful cafe right in the heart of the city. A charming, traditional atmosphere with a great view! Great coffees and bakeries. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit ;)
Johan Böhlin
06.02.2024
Vaults & Garden
Great little gem! Located in a beautiful place. Busy and vibrant and with a home cooked food feeling. Have at least one vegan dish (today they had two). The yellow curry one I had was great, plenty of taste. Many larger tables and there is always room for one more.
Rizwan Tufail
28.01.2024
Vaults & Garden
Good Food | Exquisite Location | OK Service | Recommended—— Detailed Review Below ——Caught up with a dear friend on campus and we ended up at this place after looking at a few other options.The ambiance is (obviously) unbeatable, with the high ceilings and the historic building. The inside dining area can get crowded but thankfully we went on a day when sitting outside was still a viable option.I had an avocado toast, served with salad, and my friend had the Oxford Vegan (which looked fantastic with the avocado toast, the sautéed mushrooms, and the giant (white kidney) beans.My coffee (flat white), however, was disappointing, because (1) it was lukewarm, and (2) the milk was not microfoamed well enough.Verdict: Recommended - both for the experience as well as the food but be careful with the coffeesFood/ Quality - 4/5Location/ Ambiance - 5/5Price (Value for Money) - 4/5Service - 4/5Other (History - 1320 Bldg) - 5/5
Riley Tang
11.01.2024
Vaults & Garden
Lucky to have gotten a table at this cafe right before they completely filled up during afternoon tea time. A small Leek and Red Lentil soup (with Artisan Sourdough bread & butter) and an espresso were all I could manage after lunch. Next time I'm in town, I have to get a scone and a cup of tea! Since gaining Internet access would be difficult inside, free WiFi is provided. Staffs were incredibly busy yet accommodating, please wait to place an order till you are called.
Malavika Kale
19.12.2023
Vaults & Garden
Review from a couple months ago. We luckily found a table at lunch time on a weekday, but the place was packed! Order at the counter and pick up your items on a tray. Plenty of veg and some vegan options to choose from, and so many bakery items. Everything tasted fresh and good, a hearty meal at a very reasonable price.
Riley Morris
16.12.2023
Vaults & Garden
Love, love, LOVE! I stayed in Oxford for three months, and I visited this place countless times. The inside has older architecture with sloping ceilings, attributing a homey and timeless feeling when one is indoors. You place your order at the counter, and it is assembled similar to a cafeteria line in school. The prices are excellent, and the portions are great. An order of tea allows for a pot of tea and sweetener, milk, and water are provided for free. Their scones are the best I’ve ever had! I ordered their chai tea, and it was always a perfect brew. Excellent place.
Wally Walton
16.12.2023
Vaults & Garden
I dropped in when my walking tour ended outside the entrance on a blisteringly hot day. It was lovely and cool inside and had plenty of room on the communal tables. I was totally spoilt for choice as all the food looked delicious. I opted for the slow cooked tuscan beef which had a choice of sides alongside a glass of organic red wine. The beef was really tender and the sauce very tasty. I finished with a cappuccino and the homemade cakes looked divine but I resisted. The staff were smiley and very friendly and it was a thoroughly lovely lunch stop, highly recommend.
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University Church, 1 Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 4AH
Vaults & Garden