The Barns Cafe

4.7 ( 270 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
Christ Church, Northcourt Road, Abingdon OX14 1PL, United Kingdom
+44 1235 534465

The Barns Cafe, nestled in the charming Christ Church on Northcourt Road, Abingdon, has swiftly garnered praise for its inviting atmosphere and delightful menu. Customers like Emma Wylde commend the cafe for its cozy ambiance, where hearty soups, sandwiches, and jacket potatoes shine. The vegetarian and vegan options, including delectable cakes and alternative milk choices, cater to a diverse clientele, making it a haven for all dietary preferences.

Philippa Tierney highlights the friendly nature of the staff and volunteers, creating a warm environment perfect for family visits. The inclusion of highchairs and games for children makes it a family-friendly destination, while David and Chloe Martin echo sentiments of a pleasant atmosphere, delicious cakes, and a promising lunch menu that keeps them returning. The sense of community is palpable, as noted by EmS Hooper, who was delighted to discover that the dedicated staff comprises volunteers, enhancing the cafe's inviting spirit.

Overall, The Barns Cafe excels not just in food but in creating a cherished local hub where every bite feels like home. A perfect spot for a catch-up with friends or a working lunch, it’s clear why patrons like EmS look forward to their next visit. Don’t miss this gem in Abingdon!

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For The Barns Cafe

Emma Wylde
Jun 27,2025
A lovely, cosy little cafe. The menu is soups, sandwiches and jacket potatoes. I had the soup which was delicious, and my child had a panini, which they enjoyed. A good range for vegetarians and vegans is available, including cakes, and alternative milks for coffee and tea. Beautifully decorated with plenty of seating.
Philippa Tierney
Jun 4,2025
Lovely friendly staff and volunteers with delicious food and cakes. Come here every Friday and look forward to our visits. Highchairs and games for children to play
David
Jun 2,2025
We visited The Barns for the first time today for tea, coffee & yummy cakes. Friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. We will be back, certainly to enjoy their interesting lunch menu.
Chloe Martin
May 14,2025
So pleased to have discovered this spot, even if it has taken 10 years to know it was here in Abingdon! Visited with my family over the weekend to a warm welcome, with food enjoyed by all. Felt very comfortable here with my baby. Returned on the Monday in a work capacity for a 'working lunch' meeting and again, a lovely ambience. Such kind/accommodating staff and volunteers. Will be supporting here often to make up for lost time!
EmS Hooper
May 4,2025
Every bite, every sip was perfection. The staff are fantastic. All friendly, professional and welcoming. Later my friend and I found out the staff are volunteers. We are now looking forward to going back fortnightly to The Barns Cafe. What a treat Thank you to all the staff today who made our catch up extra special x
Emily Savage
Apr 19,2025
This is such a wonderful little gem... The food and drinks are delicious and homemade, the staff are so friendly, and it's got a warm and inviting atmosphere. I love coming here.
Kathy Beddoes
Apr 1,2025
Lovely little cafe with friendly staff and good coffee.
Rachel Green
Mar 25,2025
Lovely little community cafe with parking, light bites and panini etc menu, friendly atmosphere, run by local volunteers. Delicious soup, cakes, coffees, platters etc.

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