Oxford- All locally owned- No chains listed
Food Scene
Spicy bacon and special grapefruit are must haves!
Be prepared for long lines on busy weekends
106 locals recommend
Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar BlvdSpicy bacon and special grapefruit are must haves!
Be prepared for long lines on busy weekends
City Grocery
152 Courthouse SquareProbably can't get in without a reservation
Great food but if you have a picky eater, you won't find many simple options. Seasonal bar offerings are fun to try.
56 locals recommend
Snackbar
721 N Lamar BlvdGreat food but if you have a picky eater, you won't find many simple options. Seasonal bar offerings are fun to try.
Not on the square- Steps from the Jennie house and perfect for a morning walk for breakfast or lunch (no dinner offerings)
Compared to others, inexpensive and still great!
Beacon
1200 N Lamar BlvdNot on the square- Steps from the Jennie house and perfect for a morning walk for breakfast or lunch (no dinner offerings)
Compared to others, inexpensive and still great!
Handy Andy Grocery
800 N Lamar BlvdGood greasy burger, tots or breakfast sandwiches.
Southern Coop
1120 North Lamar BoulevardEasy walk from the house- Great wings and HUGE salads!
Sno Biz
1132 North Lamar BoulevardOpen seasonally and is walking distance from the house
Jinsei Sushi
713 N Lamar BlvdGet there before 5 to get a table- they fill up FAST!
Great afternoon balcony spot (I think you have to be 21+ to go upstairs. Shrimp and Grits are yummy
98 locals recommend
Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse SquareGreat afternoon balcony spot (I think you have to be 21+ to go upstairs. Shrimp and Grits are yummy
Sit inside or out and pets welcome.
July is always 1/2 price margaritas and they also sell Butter Beer. Who knew!
49 locals recommend
Volta Taverna
710 N Lamar BlvdSit inside or out and pets welcome.
July is always 1/2 price margaritas and they also sell Butter Beer. Who knew!
They make fabulous game days tenders and fried pickles.
Late night--CHICKEN ON A STICK!
Lindsey's Chevron
321 N Lamar BlvdThey make fabulous game days tenders and fried pickles.
Late night--CHICKEN ON A STICK!
Fun beer tasting spot with full bar and snacks as well as games. Tucked in the alley and covered outdoor seating. Locally owned and you can take home a growler of your favorite beer :)
11 locals recommend
The Growler Oxford
265 N Lamar BlvdFun beer tasting spot with full bar and snacks as well as games. Tucked in the alley and covered outdoor seating. Locally owned and you can take home a growler of your favorite beer :)
St. Leo- My absolute favorite! Men don't seem to like it as much. Chopped salad, olives and Bianca pizza are my favorites.
Check out the specialty drinks too- always fun to taste something you can't normally make at home
53 locals recommend
Saint Leo
922 E Jackson AveSt. Leo- My absolute favorite! Men don't seem to like it as much. Chopped salad, olives and Bianca pizza are my favorites.
Check out the specialty drinks too- always fun to taste something you can't normally make at home
Bottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren AveFresh baked pastries but long lines on busy weekends
Small plates for sampling lots of different things. Burger is good but small. Hot Wing Cauliflower is tasty and offer wine & cheese flights
17 locals recommend
The Sipp on South Lamar
400 S Lamar BlvdSmall plates for sampling lots of different things. Burger is good but small. Hot Wing Cauliflower is tasty and offer wine & cheese flights
Good late night pizza and lo cal "Skinny B" drink is very good.
Family friendly early in the day
19 locals recommend
Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar
1012 E Jackson AveGood late night pizza and lo cal "Skinny B" drink is very good.
Family friendly early in the day
Chaney's pharmacy- TCBY with all the toppings and fun little gift shop too! (Free wrapping)
TCBY - Chaney's Pharmacy
501 Bramlett BlvdChaney's pharmacy- TCBY with all the toppings and fun little gift shop too! (Free wrapping)
CHICKEN ON A STICK! SO good and best late night food but don't wait too long for the late nite bite or the line is out the door and they run out.
7 locals recommend
Chevron
502 S Lamar BlvdCHICKEN ON A STICK! SO good and best late night food but don't wait too long for the late nite bite or the line is out the door and they run out.
Standard meat and veggies place. Huge fat onion rings! Take your tums... everything has plenty of butter and grease!
89 locals recommend
Ajax Diner
118 Courthouse SquareStandard meat and veggies place. Huge fat onion rings! Take your tums... everything has plenty of butter and grease!
South Depot Taco Shop
1004 Van Buren Avefast casual taco shop. Families and kids enjoy it.
Not on the square- Locally owned, excellent quality- Brown bag your own wine or stop at Kiami's in the same parking lot. Indoor and outdoor dining; HUGE family portions of pasta. Easy to Order online for pick up but just as good to eat there
7 locals recommend
Tarasque Cucina
1611 Jackson Ave WNot on the square- Locally owned, excellent quality- Brown bag your own wine or stop at Kiami's in the same parking lot. Indoor and outdoor dining; HUGE family portions of pasta. Easy to Order online for pick up but just as good to eat there
Not on the square- ALWAYS busy. Great food and atmosphere but a little pricey
7 locals recommend
El Charro Cocina & Cantina
669 Sisk AvenueNot on the square- ALWAYS busy. Great food and atmosphere but a little pricey
No frills Mexican food and ice cream shop. Super nice staff! The cashier is bilingual and can help you with your choices. (BYOB)
Karlees
No frills Mexican food and ice cream shop. Super nice staff! The cashier is bilingual and can help you with your choices. (BYOB)
Drinks & Nightlife
Really cool place- be sure to walk all the way through and check out the open air bar in the middle. Big event weekends they carry a pretty hefty cover fee.
37 locals recommend
Library
120 S 11th StReally cool place- be sure to walk all the way through and check out the open air bar in the middle. Big event weekends they carry a pretty hefty cover fee.
Rafters
1000 E Jackson AveHuge large screen tv for the game of the day.
3rd floor of The Graduate with lovely balcony view for evening cocktails. Outdoor sofas for large groups
15 locals recommend
The Coop
400 N Lamar Blvd3rd floor of The Graduate with lovely balcony view for evening cocktails. Outdoor sofas for large groups
Can't get a reservation downstairs? head upstairs and order from a smaller menu. Our favorites? Wings & burgers
LONG time experienced bartenders
92 locals recommend
City Grocery
152 Courthouse SquareCan't get a reservation downstairs? head upstairs and order from a smaller menu. Our favorites? Wings & burgers
LONG time experienced bartenders
Shopping
Lots of different vendors and is where I purchased the local original artwork in the living room. (2 small paintings)
13 locals recommend
The Mustard Seed Antique Mall
1901-A Jackson Ave WLots of different vendors and is where I purchased the local original artwork in the living room. (2 small paintings)
Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall
1919 University AveOpened in 2002 and a great place to buy football game color attire. Also is the only place on the square I can find trendy "mom" appropriate tops.
Indigo's
265 N Lamar BlvdOpened in 2002 and a great place to buy football game color attire. Also is the only place on the square I can find trendy "mom" appropriate tops.
Everything Else
You'll find mostly all the national chain type stores on this particular side of town.- Walmart, Applebees etc.
Jackson Avenue West
Jackson Avenue WestYou'll find mostly all the national chain type stores on this particular side of town.- Walmart, Applebees etc.
Parks & Nature
It is just too pretty to not go sit, lean up against a tree with a picnic lunch and read a book or throw a Frisbee. Then to see the transformation for Game Days is amazing.
38 locals recommend
The Grove
1848 University AveIt is just too pretty to not go sit, lean up against a tree with a picnic lunch and read a book or throw a Frisbee. Then to see the transformation for Game Days is amazing.
Avent Park
120 Park DrLarge playground; walking trail, pickleball and tennis courts
Sightseeing
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdBeautiful grounds. Call ahead for hours and admission prices