They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Setting you up for whatever it is that you’ll be doing for the next few hours, whether it’s heading for a day at the office, exploring a brand new city, or simply enjoying a day with friends or family. Whether you’re in Oxford for a quick visit, an extended break or you’ve lived here for years, there’s a chance that during your time you’ll be looking for a place to have breakfast in Oxford.

Here are 8 places I would recommend for breakfast in Oxford

The Rose Café

The Rose is one of Oxford’s oldest and historic Tea Room and Restaurant. It is conveniently located on High Street, right in the heart of Oxford City Centre, an extensive menu is on offer ranging from a full English breakfast to afternoon tea and hearty lunch options. 

Favourite Choice: Scrambled Egg with Salmon

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Vaults and Garden

Housed in Oxford University’s Old Congregation House below the University Church, the Vaults Café offers a delicious and healthy organic, local and seasonal menu. When the weather is nice, the garden is one of the finest spots in Oxford to sit in (if you can get a seat.) Hot water bottles & blankets are even provided during the winter!

Favourite Choice: Oxford Cheese Rarebit

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The Handle Bar

Tucked away above a bicycle shop is The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen with brilliant food and a nice selection of coffees along with a rare slice of tranquillity. Here you can enjoy breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners that have been made with ingredients carefully sourced from independent suppliers while you sit in the bright, airy, relaxed space overlooking St Michael’s Street.

Favourite Choice: Poached Eggs

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The Nosebag

The seasonally changing menus use fresh ingredients from local suppliers and they are one of the few restaurants in Oxford that boast that they bake all of their own cakes, offering no less than 12 different varieties and fresh scones every day.

Favourite Choice: Smoked Salmon Scrambled Egg on Toast

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The Grand Café

Situated on what is thought to be the site of the first coffee house in England The Grand Café has now become an Oxford institution. During the day serving lunch, cream teas and high teas all perfectly at home in the opulence of the marble-pillared, historic gold-leafed building.

Favourite Choice: Porridge with Strawberries and Honey

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George Street Social

George Street Social is on a mission to offer fantastic food, drink and hospitality to the good people of Oxford, offering bottomless Prosecco brunches at the weekends, week-night happy hours and Friday After Work Social events.

Favourite Choice: French Toast with Mixed Berries & Whipped Cream

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Victors

Victors is a Hamptons inspired restaurant & bar serving a menu of modern American small plates. The wisteria clad interior also ensures it is one of the most Insta-friendly locations in the city.

Favourite Choice: American Breakfast

The Breakfast Club

Their second venture outside of the M25 The Breakfast Club can be found on the rooftop of the recently renovated Westgate Shopping Centre. It may not be a small or independent business but as a huge fan of the 80s I can’t resist the vibe or the food.

Favourite Choice: Half Bennies Eggs Royale (with extra avocado)

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Do you live in Oxford? Have you visited?

Where is your favourite place to have breakfast in Oxford?

Let me know in the comments.