Banbury's only patisserie really, this is definitely a must-stop for those with a sweet tooth…read more You can buy their exquisite pies, cakes and galettes by the slice, or purchase the whole thing to take home and scoff/share. They also offer baguettes, sandwiches and drinks, although they can get a bit crowded on lunchtimes. As everythign is made in front of you, you can pick and choose what you fancy.

me and my friend decided to check this out after working, really pretty coffee shop with a good…read moreselection on the menu and lots of cakes to chose from. Although coffee is very bitter and the cakes are expensive for what you get. There's a lot of better places in Banbury just around the corner from here. They don't allow dogs in the cafe which isnt much of a problem as long as you have somebody with you, but in colder weather it's not as nice. But they do allow them in the outdoor table bit and did tell us this. The problem with the drinks we ordered was that we got iced drinks and they split and wouldn't mix so for me all I could take was strong bitter coffee. probably won't come back.

Quite simply, the best coffee shop in Banbury…read more It's only been a fixture for a year or so and the franchise is not well known out of its native Oz, but this is truly the best destination for a cuppa in town. The franchise owner is lovely, and often on hand to answer questions about your cup of joe. There's a vast range of teas and coffees, as well as hot chocolate and gorgeous blended ice drinks. To eat, you'll find reasonably prices sandwiches, cakes, muffins and more. Kids are well catered for, with toys, crayons, magazines and even a free babycinno is you buy a normal drink. There's also a free half hour of wi-fi for all customers - brilliant if you want to check a few cheeky e mails at lunchtime!

Stopped in the tea room for lunch, which was served quite quickly. I had a chicken stew, which was…read morepretty tasty, if rustic to look at. The chicken thigh had the bone left in, which may well have added to the flavour, but when served in a mini tureen was a bit awkward to eat. Despite a big blackboard outside proclaiming their fresh bread, the bread that accompanied the stew seemed very much like a normal slice of brown, which was a bit disappointing.

Banbury actually has a lot of options for someone looking for a quick bite of lunch or a cuppa and…read morea slice of cake. But The Granary is one of my favourite spots and one that could be easily missed if someone didn't tell you about it. I've been several times - for breakfast and for lunch and was struck each time by what a great value it is. Good food, plenty of it and a very reasonable price. Last visit - a lunch visit - I had the chicken mayo, bacon & pesto panini while my husband had the Granary club. We split an order of chips (because an order of chips is pretty darned sizable). Both sandwiches were delicious and very satisfying. The staff were friendly and welcoming, nothing is any trouble. Why is it so easy to miss? Because it is on Butcher's Lane (just off the marketplace as well as opening on to the High Street) and the lane can look at first glance as if it's just the back of buildings but no - there's shops and eateries down there. Go on and head down to the Granary. You won't be disappointed.

Great place for a quick bite of Chinese food for luch. Very reasnonably priced and good service…read more close to both the train and bus station also for anyone travelling.

Very nice food, always hot and fresh in the restaurant, and the staff are lovely! Take aways not…read morequite as good as eating in, but still alot better than most! We've been coming here since they opened and are sure to continue.

This friendly, cute cafe is our favourite eatery! From the hearty reception to the reasonable bill…read morebefore leaving, we enjoy frequenting Little Amsterdam. The Dutch cuisine reminds us of home. A Dutch pancake is filling, substantial and topped with a wide variety of treats and tastes. It should not be confused with a paper-thin, air-light French crêpe. A pancake is meant to feed the hungry! Prepare yourself for a friendly, enjoyable outing to a Dutch island in the heart of Banbury. Long live Little Amsterdam!

This is a cute little cafe near Whately Hall. Service and staff are nice…read more Crêpes were so-so. A bit soggy and thick. Drinks were nice. Most people probably come for the drinks. A bit overpriced for what it is, I think. It is a cute space with light, bright decor. Very limited and tight seating, however. At some tables, you are only a centimetre away from touching elbows with the person at the next table. Savoury food and tight space was 2; drinks and atmosphere 3.

As previously mentioned, Cafe Nero is an ideal place to sit and watch the mad world of Banbury go…read moreby. I find the coffee very much to my taste, and their loyalty card system is pretty good too. The layout outside is great in summer, but when the weather gets cold, there are better places to be. Nero indoors is a little small for the number of people it attracts, and the seniors and yummy mummys stay a bit too long while spending no money in my view, but perhaps I might be just as bad in their eyes. Staff are friendly, service is good but yes it can take a while to get up the queue. Nothing like as bad as Starbucks in MK Borders though! Overall: recommended, bring a book and while away an hour. Life's too short not to sit down sometimes!

Very well situated in town. Although the coffee is too bitter the Lates are nice and everything…read moreelse they serve is ok. The food is over priced and really nothing special. But the let down are the staff, always long queues (why not put more staff on) it takes on average 10 minutes to queue before you can order your drink. If you are in no hurry and want to watch the world go by it is an ideal place

Tiny but tasty sandwich shop. There's nowhere to sit and you can expect to queue out of the door if…read moreyou arrive with the lunchtime office crowd. A good range of baguettes, wraps and sandwiches, made to your specifications. Their chinese chicken is lovely! Very cheap considering the quality, and perfect for lunch on the run. Drinks and crisps are a bit pricey - considering popping to One Stop for them!

Great food, large portions and nice Italian music. Many vegetarian options. Recommended!read more

We ate here today for the fist time. the atmosphere is nice,…read moremusic was a bit loud but the waiter was really friendly and we got to pick our own table (it was 1210 when we went in they just opened so there werent that many people). the menu is pretty large, big variety of food to pick from. we ordered "bruschetta tradizionale" as a starter. they brought two freshly toasted pieces of thick cut bread with freshly chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil. as a first course we both got pasta. "penne al salmone', penne pasta with a creamy sauce and chopped salmon with some parsley sprinkled on top. "penne amatriciana", penne pasta with thick cut bacon, tomato sauce and some parsley sprinkled on the edges of the plate. Both really good, i liked the fact that the bacon was a thick cut and tasted amazing by itself, with the sauce and with sauce and pasta. everything well combined. as soon as we set down we thought it was a bit expensive but the amount of pasta in our plates was pretty generous: we sure didnt leave the restaurant hungry. I am 100% Italian, (not fake-jersey-shore kind of Italian) I found the food really good and the ingredients were fresh. the owners are actually Italian as well, from Naples if I am not mistaking. Id recommend this place to anybody whos looking for a good and nice Italian restaurant in the area. Go in hungry and eat as much as you can!! :)