Weather permitting, Oxford is best seen by foot. But any seasoned walker knows that sooner or later, the pangs of hunger will be too sharp to ignore. Luckily, the city of dreaming spires is also a city of many sandwiches--so you can grab a delcious meal and enjoy it on the go, or perched on a bench watching the city happenings.
The seven best places to find a quality sandwich in Oxford:
1. Olive’s
Tiny, gourmet Olive’s is a must-visit no matter what your sandwich whims. They have fun things to look at while standing in line (French spreads, Italian wines, pastas, biscuits, olive oils, vinegars, sodas, candies), as well as cheery staff and a selection of fresh breads, cheeses, meats, vegetables, spreads, and sauces to make your made-to-order, enormous sandwich as delicious as possible. For a true treat, try the Olive’s Favorite baguette, with basil, mozzerela, parma ham, and sun-blushed tomatoes.
42 High St
+44 1865 245 700
8am-7pm, Mon-Sat
2. G&D’s
G&D’s is an Oxford institution. Friendly and local, they serve ice cream and bagel sandwiches 7 days a week until midnight. For the hungry, the tipsy, or the travel-weary, G&D’s is a welcome and colourful respite. Try the simple BLT followed by a scoop of ice cream.
George & Danver
94 St. Aldate’s
+44 1865 245 952
8am - midnight every day
George and Davis
55 Little Clarendon Street
+44 1865 516 652
8am - midnigh
George and Delila
104 Cowley Road
+44 1865 727 111
8am - midnight
3. Alpha Bar
With some of the freshest, tastiest ingredients around, Alpha Bar in the Covered Market definitely wants visiting. Any combination of the beautiful, healty ingredients on offer will be tasty, but make sure you get there early—Alpha Bar tends to run out of food by 3 or 3:30, and when they’re out, they’re out.
89 Covered Market, Avenue 3
+44 1865 250 499
9-5ish Mon-Sat
4. The Falafel House
The Falafel House serves simple, gorgeous pita wraps that absolutely must be tasted. Try a hummus, potato, falafel and salad wrap, with all the sauces, and enjoy it whilst people watching on the Green.
Gloucester Green
+44 1865 792 477
5. Morton’s
With an array of already-made baguettes and wraps at affordable prices and four central locations in the city, Morton’s is nothing if not convenient. But the ingredients are fresh, and the baguettes are deliciously innovative. Try anything with a chutney to taste Morton’s at its finest.
22 Broad St
+44 1865 200 860
8:30am -5.00pm every day
22 New Inn Hall St
+44 1865 721 673
39 Little Clarendon Street
+44 1865 316 631
8.30am - 5pm, Mon - Sat
103-105 The Covered Market
+44 01865 721 673
9-5ish Mon-Sat
6. Taylor’s Delicatessen (St. Giles)
Taylor’s offers simple, wholesome sandwiches. If you need a quality meal on the run, grab a pastrami sandwich, with cheese, mayo, lettuce, and pickles, from the packaged food section.
31 St Giles
+44 1865 558 853
Mon -Fri: 7.45am-7.30pm, Sat: 7.45am-6pm, Sun: 8.45am-6pm
7. Meltz
What Meltz is really good for is a nice, hot, melted cheese sandwich--try the avocado, tomato, and brie. A pleasant stroll along Walton Street with one in hand is a great way to enjoy a late afternoon lunch.
67 Walton Street
8 St. Michaels Street
+44 1865 202 016
14 Bonn Square
+44 1865 72 4848
Mon - Fri: 7am - 6.30pm; Sat 8am - 6.30pm; Sun 11am - 6.00pm
Miranda Ward - Miranda Ward is a native of California and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned a B.S. in Political ...
