The Handlebar café and kitchen

Thoroughly enjoyed a bank holiday brunch here with my family. The service was great, the staff were very sweet and friendly. There was lots of choice on the menu and as someone with a gluten intolerance I was so pleased to see there was a french toast option.. something I haven’t been able to have in years. It did not disappoint. The coffee was delicious, not too strong and subtle flavour. Would definitely recommend!

Had a relatively short wait and whilst I dislike waiting for food, id say it was worth it, as the staff are passionate, engaging and very accommodating. The food was full on flavour and texture, but maybe a little too much paprika? Would have liked a slightly bigger portion of food but otherwise it was a good time and I’d for sure return.

Very good brunch in the center of Oxford! We came here on a rainy Friday around 11:30am and it was quite busy but there were still a few tables available. The service is friendly and fast, and the food delicious. I had the banana bread French toast and my girlfriend went for the quesadilla. Both of us were very happy with our choices. The French toast came with a very good maple syrup and fresh berries, definitely a very aesthetically pleasing and Instagrammable presentation👌🏼 The prices are fair for the quality of the food and ingredients. If anything, my drink (Chai Latte, also very tasty) was slightly on the small side and sometimes there was some confusion between the waiter and waitress about our table and whether we had already ordered and paid. Definitely thoroughly recommended for brunch!

This is one of the best brunch place that I ever had in UK. It has many options of food and vegetarian friendly.

The concept of the cafe is also nice since they are aiming for cyclist as well.

Be prepared for some queue.

We had one of the most delicious breakfasts in this lovely place! Highly recommend the Green Mezze and Shakshuka. Will definitely be coming back to try their tacos and Mexican menu ❤⚡

Super pet friendly and attentive staff!

Gorgeous Café serving delicious food and drink. The menu changes every time I go, and there is always something wonderful on the menu that you will enjoy. I always come here when I’m in Oxford. I thoroughly recommend the Pancakes, and the Fava Toast with Streaky Bacon.

The service is friendly and personable, and the atmosphere can be described as ‘clean but vintage’. No problems anywhere.

We had an excellent lunch here on Sunday. Delicious healthy food, friendly fast service and pleasant atmosphere. Nothing was too much for them and it was fun. The scratch kitchen, meaning they make everything from scratch, no processed food is a great model. Highly recommended! we will return

Great friendly service and delicious fresh food. We ate two main courses, a herbal verbena tea and I drank tab water, that came to £36.00. Tasty and independent, we'll return!

Quirky hipster café. The food was truly amazing, and the service was good and fast.
It's a great place to have brunch or lunch in Oxford; will definitely go back!
The toilet needs a bit of work done to it though, it was quite tatty and the toilet seat was lose...
Try to go early or be prepared to wait because it is very popular with students and tourists!

Popped in for brunch today and couldn't have had a nicer experience. Even though it was incredibly busy, the whole team was so welcoming to both us and our dog, they brought her a water bowl without us even asking, and even brought her a sausage!
The full English was really tasty (my husband says that it might be the best full English he's ever had!) Despite it being a really busy shift the whole staff team was just lovely, and they were clearly working together as a team and supporting each other (not a passive aggressive comment in sight). We will definitely be returning.

Let me start by saying that these people aren't simply dog lovers, they really do love dogs! We were greeted with a bowl of sausages for our dog, then a bowl of water. Then it was our turn and our food came, and it was delicious and the presentation was top notch!! Really tasted like food you prepare at home, with love and time. The members of staff were superb, friendly, definitely became my favorite spot in Oxford!

One of the best brunches I’ve ever had. Fish tacos were out of this world, so delicious and generous portion. Fish tasted fresh and the sauces were excellent. Full English breakfast was fresh and everything on the plate complemented each other perfectly. We will be returning!

Tucked away but vibrant in colour, the little restaurant provided a rather small menu choice, but delicious and hearty portions. The avocado and egg bagel was well flavored and as you can see, packed full with egg mayo, rocket and avocado. The rice was slightly underwhelming with an undercooked texture, but the flavours still packed a punch. The staff were very lovely and welcoming, creating a homely atmosphere. Would visit again.

Kimchi pancakes were supreme!! We loved the pastrami special too. Great, attentive service. Highly recommend :)

Best Reuben sandwich of my life!
Came with a large group just in time for the door to open - super popular spot.
Food was great - though my partner found it a little hipster and was disappointed there were no poached eggs - but the food was super tasty and the service great. A little dark and cosy for a large group but definitely recommend

Everything amazing! The food was incredible and the staff was so nice! The atmosphere of the place was 5stars!

Beautiful food and atmosphere. It was a bit of a wait before we went up but I feel it was worth it. We ordered the coconut pancakes and I have never had yogurt on top of my pancakes but man, it didn't disappoint.

I would come back and queue for it happily. It was recommended by our friend who lives nearby so definitely check it out!

Fantastic brunch spot!!! We have come before and will come again- fantastic options for everybody and so accommodating. Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Highly recommend the dirty chai- absolutely delicious. They have a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options too- and clearly a LOT of love and care has been put into the menu. No reservations are made so you may have to wait as they are quite popular but usually they get people in quite quickly and it is WELL worth it! It’s our favourite place for brunch in Oxford and we always come here on our visits.

One of my favourite places to go for a delicious brunch. Though it's recommend to make a reservation, the staff are kind enough to help you in case you don't and they aren't too busy. It gets tricky on weekends. I first came here to try their take on the Full English Breakfast and that was absolutely delicious, especially because they prepare their own beans. I returned once more to try their Fava Toast and Hemp Milk Cappuccino. Absolutely amazing!

Had a great brunch today! Got the buttermilk pancakes and the shakshuka. Very vegetarian friendly and kind staff. We greatly enjoyed our experience here. The upper floor was a wonderful place to sit at. As some of us were students, we also received a discount (since it was during the week) - very nice! Would definitely recommend!