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The Old Toll House0.4 mi from Oxford centrelast reviewed April 2026

Plant-lined and no-laptops at Folly Bridge, with flat whites that hold up on their own terms. The river draws people in; the espresso gives them a reason to come back.

The flat whites are the reason, the river is the bonus.

4.8★★★★½(388)
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What we love

  • Flat white is the order: praised by name as one of the best in Oxford
  • Latte art given proper attention, which not every espresso bar bothers with
  • No laptops or tablets allowed, a deliberate call that shapes the room
  • Right on the water at Folly Bridge, in the Old Toll House

Location

The Old Toll House, Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4LB, UK

0.4 mi from Oxford centre

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