Drink

The Missing Bean

Hidden halfway down Turl Street is this little gem of a coffee shop; it only opened in October but already has a reputation for the best coffee in Oxford. Laid-back atmosphere & friendly staff. Ask for the famous flat white!

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Address: 14 Turl Street, OX1 3DQ
Getting there: only 1 minute's walk from the main quadrangle of the Bodleian
Hours: 8AM–6:30PM
Website: themissingbean.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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