The Grand Cafe

Jongleur

Luxurious tea shop 14th September 2008

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The Grand Cafe is an opulent little cafe on the High Street opposite the Queen’s College, and a favourite with parents who’ve dropped in to give their student offspring a taste of luxury. I think it claims to be the oldest cafe in Oxford (along with about five others) but it certainly has the most gold leaf.

Food is excellent – lovely salads and terrines, but the real strength is the cakes and pastries. I’ve always wanted to try their full champagne cream tea, but even the lesser versions are fabulous, with scones warm from the oven and a selection of teas to choose from.

A little-known treat is their May Day morning cooked breakfast, a marvel of bacon, eggs and ciabatta toast served at 6am – but make sure you book early as it fills up long before May every year!