NearMeBest brunch cafes in Chipping Norton
Last updatedEuro Cafe Riverside leads this brunch list with eggs benedict from its opening, but its hours cover weekdays only. For a weekend brunch, XS Espresso Moorebank and Gloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza are the ones open on Saturdays and Sundays. Cafe on Alfred and Rise & Grind @ cafe 17 suit a weekday morning, with rolls and plates at one and a burger at the other.
Quick picks in Chipping Norton
- Best for eggs benedict: Euro Cafe Riverside, served from its 4am opening on weekdays.
- Best for a weekend brunch: XS Espresso Moorebank, open until 10pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Best for a Big Breakfast: Gloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza, open 7am to 5:30pm on Saturdays.
- Best for a burger at brunch: Rise & Grind @ cafe 17, which serves brunch on weekdays from 6am to 3pm.
- Best for a family brunch: Cafe on Alfred, with rolls and plates until 3pm on weekdays.
Best brunch cafes in Chipping Norton, ranked
#1Euro Cafe Riverside for an early eggs benedict
$Outdoor seatingEuro Cafe Riverside is the early brunch on this list, with breakfast on from its 4am opening. Eggs benedict is the dish to order, and the bacon, beans and toast plate is the other breakfast option. A diner describes the breakfast plates as generous. Its listed hours are weekdays only, so a slow weekend brunch needs one of the other cafes.
Best for: Early eggs benedict on weekdays
#2Cafe on Alfred for a weekday brunch of rolls and plates
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seatingCafe on Alfred suits a weekday brunch, open 7am to 3pm with no weekend hours listed. A bacon and egg roll with hash brown is the breakfast choice, and the Philly steak roll with chips is the lunch one diners name as a standout. Big servings at a good price make it a filling start to the day. Vegetarian choices are listed too, and the chicken option with lettuce and chips suits a family lunch.
Best for: Weekday rolls and plates for a family
#3Rise & Grind @ cafe 17 for a strong coffee with a burger
Outdoor seating🌳 Ashfordby Park, 8 min walkRise & Grind @ cafe 17 works as a weekday stop from 6am to 3pm, for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Coffee here is strong and smooth, according to regulars, and a soy latte earns a mention. The old-school burger with chips is the plate to order, and diners find the price fair. Seats are indoor and outdoor, and Ashfordby Park is an 8 min walk away.
Best for: Coffee and a burger on weekdays
#4XS Espresso Moorebank for a weekend brunch with a shakshuka
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Roberts Park, 2 min walkXS Espresso Moorebank keeps weekend hours from 7am to 10pm, the longest on this list. The shakshuka has a mild kick, and the fish and gnocchi dish is a good pick as the weather cools. Sweet and savoury plates run from breakfast through to lunch, with vegetarian choices. Lattes are the drink customers single out here.
Best for: Weekend brunch until 10pm
#5Gloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza for a Big Breakfast on a Saturday
$Outdoor seating🌳 Black Muscat Park, 7 min walkGloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza is open 7am to 5:30pm on Saturdays and 8am to 4pm on Sundays, so it fits a weekend morning. Order the Big Breakfast, which one diner tried, or a toasted sandwich with a coffee. Pastries are on sale too. Some May comments mention waits while staff keep talking, so allow time on a busy weekend morning. Black Muscat Park is a 7 min walk away for a stroll afterwards.
Best for: Big Breakfast and a Saturday start
Compare best brunch cafes in Chipping Norton
Each cafe's brunch, weekend and seating details sit side by side in the table below.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Cafe Riverside | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | – |
| Cafe on Alfred | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✗ | – |
| Rise & Grind @ cafe 17 | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | Ashfordby Park, 8 min |
| XS Espresso Moorebank | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Roberts Park, 2 min |
| Gloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Black Muscat Park, 7 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Chipping Norton
Each pick was screened for breakfast and brunch dishes and for weekend hours, and the list then follows overall score. A score from only a few opinions counts for less, so a couple of glowing comments can't lift a cafe above one with steady praise. Dish details were drawn from the cafes' own descriptions.
Best brunch cafes in Chipping Norton: FAQ
Can I get eggs benedict in Chipping Norton on a weekend?
Euro Cafe Riverside serves eggs benedict from its 4am opening, but it has no weekend hours on its listing.
Which Chipping Norton cafes serve breakfast rolls?
Cafe on Alfred serves rolls and plates from 7am to 3pm on weekdays, including a bacon and egg roll with hash brown.
Which Chipping Norton brunch cafe is near a park?
XS Espresso Moorebank is a 2 min walk from Roberts Park, and Rise & Grind @ cafe 17 is an 8 min walk from Ashfordby Park.
Is brunch served at Gloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza on a Sunday?
Gloria Jean's Chipping Norton Market Plaza is open from 8am to 4pm on Sundays, and its listing includes brunch.