About
All-day British chain brasserie and bar with lobster nights and afternoon tea in grand cafe setting.
Services & amenities
2601
Service options
- Takeout
- Yes
- Dine-in
- Yes
- Delivery
- No
02
Offerings
- Coffee
- Yes
- Quick bite
- Yes
03
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Yes
- Brunch
- Yes
- Lunch
- Yes
- Dessert
- Yes
04
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Yes
- Great dessert
- Yes
- Great tea selection
- Yes
05
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- No
06
Payments
- Credit cards
- Yes
- Debit cards
- Yes
- NFC mobile payments
- Yes
07
Crowd
- Tourists
- Yes
08
Children
- Good for kids
- Yes
09
Amenities
- Restroom
- No
10
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Yes
- Cozy
- Yes
11
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Yes
- Lunch
- Yes
- Solo dining
- Yes
Categories and services
- Cafe
- Breakfast restaurant
- Tea house
Customer reviews
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4
3
2
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Review topics
- sausages 15
- bacon 14
- the covered market 13
- apple pie 11
- custard 8
- fried bread 7
- may day 7
- jacket potatoes 7
- portuguese 5
- pastel de nata 5
Available reviews: 15
Great place to have lunch in the center of Oxford. Almost hidden in a food hall, the ambient is great, the people serving are so nice and the food was super tasty.
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Good place for traditional British food- if you like pies, jacket potatotes and similar kind of food. Tried their Spaghetti Bolognese and jacket potato. Taste was all right, not a lot of flavours or spices. But I guess that makes it authentic to the demands of the cuisine. Super…More reviews
Good place for traditional British food- if you like pies, jacket potatotes and similar kind of food. Tried their Spaghetti Bolognese and jacket potato. Taste was all right, not a lot of flavours or spices. But I guess that makes it authentic to the demands of the cuisine.
Super quick, friendly service. Enormous portions. Very positive nice vibes overall. Reasonable prices. They have much more seating in comparison to other places inside Covered Market.- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Food
- 4
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
This café is definitely worth a trip to Oxford! I couldn't find authentic English food anywhere in London, but this place nailed it! We were strolling through the covered market when I saw a man at a table eating something incredibly appetizing. I sneakily took a photo and rushed…More reviews
This café is definitely worth a trip to Oxford! I couldn't find authentic English food anywhere in London, but this place nailed it! We were strolling through the covered market when I saw a man at a table eating something incredibly appetizing. I sneakily took a photo and rushed to the waiter: "Show me what this is on the menu! I need it!"
We ended up ordering a steak and kidney pie with mushrooms, peas, and potatoes, and also fish and chips of course.
Then we had real scones for dessert, complete with clotted cream and jam. The waitstaff were very pleasant and helped us with our choices.
I highly recommend this place. It's been around for 100 years!- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
More reviews+12
I was so glad to finally found this cafe inside the Covered Market where I can enjoy a traditional English breakfast set before I left Oxford. This is a lovely place with comfortable seatings, the lady at the cashier counter was friendly and cheerful and there were also some trad…More reviews
I was so glad to finally found this cafe inside the Covered Market where I can enjoy a traditional English breakfast set before I left Oxford. This is a lovely place with comfortable seatings, the lady at the cashier counter was friendly and cheerful and there were also some traditional goodies which I would love to try out if it's not because of time constraints. I like the breakfast set I ordered, it was of generous portion and it was tasty and satisfying. Do give it a try if you happen to be in Oxford. Location of the cafe is near the Market street entrance.- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Full English Breakfast
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
We had breakfast here, and it was simple and delicious. Good portion sizes too.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Recommended dishes
- Full English Breakfast
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Stepping into Brown's Cafe at Covered Market in Oxford felt like a delightful plunge into a culinary time capsule. Established since 1924, it's a charming nook that encapsulates the essence of Oxford's history and flavors. After meandering through the market's eclectic stalls, ou…More reviews
Stepping into Brown's Cafe at Covered Market in Oxford felt like a delightful plunge into a culinary time capsule. Established since 1924, it's a charming nook that encapsulates the essence of Oxford's history and flavors. After meandering through the market's eclectic stalls, our choice to dine at Brown's proved serendipitous.
The menu, a testament to the cafe's enduring legacy, offered a range of classics. We opted for Jacket Potatoes with cheese, a Baguette with bacon, and the timeless Spaghetti Bolognese. Each dish was a symphony of flavors, perfectly capturing the essence of comfort food with a dash of Oxford tradition.
Amidst the warm, vintage ambiance, we savored every bite, relishing not just the food but the sense of connection to a culinary heritage dating back almost a century. Brown's Cafe is more than a dining spot; it's a nostalgic journey through time, where each dish tells a story, making it a must-visit gem within Oxford's culinary landscape.- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Homemade Spaghetti Bolognaise, Sandwiches, Bacon BAP, Bacon & Chesee
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 4
If you are looking for a classic English breakfast place, this will be one of your best bets in town. The eatery is located in the covered market area of Oxford. The service was prompt and the staff were friendly and helpful.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Food
- 4
- Service
- 4
- Atmosphere
- 4
Ain’t been here for years but went here this morning and the food and the service was excellent, had their Mochas and it’s really lovely chocolatey, we also had the Full Breakfast and The May Day Breakfast and just to say the May Day Breakfast is an absolute gut filler!!! If had choice I’d give 10 stars 🤩🤩✨✨✨
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Recommended dishes
- Full English Breakfast, Fried Bread
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
I must admit that I became curious about the place after having seen it in a television series; once in Oxford I had to experiment. What a surprise to find that it has Portuguese touches in the decoration (clearly someone is a fan of Sporting football club) as well as in food - f…More reviews
I must admit that I became curious about the place after having seen it in a television series; once in Oxford I had to experiment.
What a surprise to find that it has Portuguese touches in the decoration (clearly someone is a fan of Sporting football club) as well as in food - from the familiar pastel de nata, bolo de arroz (rice cake) and even pastéis de bacalhau (Portuguese cod fish cakes).
If you aren’t a fan fear not as there is plenty of English dishes. I chose a mini English Breakfast for an early lunch and it was quite tasty. Good portion too, despite being mini.
It is a pleasant establishment, inside the covered Market, very close to Market Street. You can’t miss it, there is a floating yellow teapot (and dormouse - remember Alice in Wonderland?) hanging from the rafters of the market just outside the entrance.
It can become quite busy around lunch time.
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
I will certainly come back- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 4
Loved the fries here! Highly recommend it.
- Meal type
- Brunch
- Wait time
- No wait
- Seating type
- Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Somewhat recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
The breakfast was lovely, the staff were so polite and accommodating and the proce was really good. We weren't waiting long for our food at all, I would highly recommend Brown's cafe, I will be coming back on my next trip to Oxford :) Thank you guys :)
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Reservation
- Reservations not required
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
We came into the town centre looking for somewhere to have a breakfast. We found this place on Google and dropped in. Food was great and at a reasonable price. Staff were super friendly too and very attentive. Would return if in the area again. To note there are no highchairs which could be an issue with small children.
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
We got the mini breakfast with tomato and toast which was really good! The bacon was nice and crispy, egg was perfectly fried with runny yolk, and the toast had really good butter.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
taste out of my expectations! start my great day after a good breakfast they offered fried toast which was actually a bit oily in the morning, however the omelette was excellent.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Full English Breakfast
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Nice English breakfast, apple pie which isn't too sweet was a little surprise for us, good value for money, staff are very friendly and helpful, a must go!
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00–16:00
- Tuesday
- 8:00–16:00
- Wednesday
- 8:00–16:00
- Thursday
- 8:00–16:00
- Friday
- 8:00–16:00
- Saturday
- 8:00–17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–15:30
Find us
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Questions & answers
101Are dogs allowed?
Sorry no. However Browns do have seats outside which you could use. Technically dogs are not allowed in the market, but I have yet to see that rule enforced.
Customer updates
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Location details
- locatedIn
- The Covered Market
- street
- 92, The Market
- postalCode
- OX1 3DY
- plusCode
- QP3V+69 Oxford, United Kingdom