Magic Cafe is a gem in East Oxford. The food has been consistently scrumptious in an entirely wholesome bite! The seasoning and flavours of their salads - wow, always hits the spot, and are energising too. They are a very easy going and chilled out establishment. Friendly and non assuming. The cafe plays host to a changing display of local visual arts. I’ve been going for 9 years, alone, with friends, with family … and each time it’s a pleasure.
Wow! You must try their breakfast! I am no vegetarian but this had plenty of protein and it was so tasty.
It's a small independent cafe run by two lovely and relaxed humans.
It's a hidden gem. Family and kids friendly,
Although when I was there around 10am it was quiet enough to work on computer.
I'm a regular at the Magic Café and have grown to love that place so much! It's spacious, well located, lively and run by lovely people. The highlight is definitely the variety of nutritious vegan/vegetarian salats and mains for lunch - you always get a v full plate for a v reasonable price (rare in Oxford). The cakes are amazing, too. I am sometimes wondering how the Café's small independent team manages to cook up and bake so much high quality food every day (I think it might be magic after all).
They don't make em like this any more. One of the last hold outs from an era before the community was overrun by students and speculators. The few below complaining about service reveal a lot more about the entitled outsiders draining the public spaces and housing stock than they do the pre-existing cafe/community vibes.
My only query is, why are there any vegetarian meals? If one understands the environmental and animal abuse issues, why even serve cheese - the most cruel of all the animal products?
A really lovely find on my visit to Oxford
Fresh, great tasting food !
Recommended !!
Nice friendly cafe. Wonderful warm food with a simple pricing system. Main plus one, two, three salads. Choice of 3 mains. Mousaka was tasty. Salads were tasty, colourful, fresh and delicious. I'm not a vegetarian but this food and the choice was superb. The staff were friendly and efficient.
Wonderful salads ! nice place for kids and parents and wonderful friendly staff. All is homemade tasty (4-6£) 😍.. back after months it's always wonderful to comeback here. The spinach is so so good 😋
Wonderful place to eat, great menu and friendly atmosphere, I’m going to be coming again soon.
Simply the best place to rest, refresh, hang out, and eat in Oxford. They welcome saggy tales, which is such a bonus for me. Their food is divine. The place has a community/family feeling to it. Long may this place go on 🥰
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