Oxford Exchange

Found this place by seeing it on the food channel. They were reviewing the best restaurants with great brunches. I went for lunch i was so pleased. I will return again and again.

So many things to love...great service...wonderful food...super interesting venue...I'm a big fan!

A highlight of my trip to Tampa. I spent an afternoon here and came back for breakfast a second time. So beautiful!

We love spending every Sunday here for lunch. The food is delicious and the staff is amazing!! Everyone there is so pleasant to be around and we can't get enough of their yummy chicken burger...it is definitely our favorite! We always recommend it to everyone we know :)

Nice location, good food, good service...liked menu options, liked book store, coffee shop atmosphere. Very nice.

Your hostess greeters were so snotty. The three of them acted like they were on some sort of club. Almost felt they were laughing and wispering at people trying to get a table. We did not have a reservation but when I went on to open table there was one at 1230. We were there at 1215. They. Said it would be 115. Really?? I made the reservation and made us still wait 20 more mins. Don't think I want to deal with young snooty girls.

Kevin our server was excellent. He recommended great breakfast dishes. Food was excellent!

I have been to Oxford exchange for lunch and really enjoyed the food. The breakfast experience was unfortunately much different. Our server was rude (huge change from the awesome guy we had for lunch!) I went with 2 friends and we all ordered something different. I ordered the apple pancakes which were drenched in syrup. I like a lot of syrup but even for me this was overkill (like soup on the plate). The pancakes were soggy from all of the syrup and after a few bites were just sickening sweet. My friend ordered the French toast which had a caramel 'drizzle'. The drizzle was not a 'drizzle' it was also like soup on the plate. After a few bites she also called it quits. Our other friend was smart and went with the 'simple sandwich' which she enjoyed. We ended up leaving and going to a different restaurant since we were still hungry. I would advise to get any dressings, syrups, 'drizzle' on the side - but probably stick with the non-sweet options.

It's a fun atmosphere and an interesting decor, with a solid, tasty menu

I fell in love even more with this place after I got to actually eat here. Definitely make reservations but if you do it's so worth it, we were seated with an awesome view out of the window with a view of downtown Tampa and University of Tampa. I loved it so much. I have only come here a couple of times to grab coffee and stuff but we actually tried the restaraunt this time. It was amazing down to the food, the atmosphere and the service. One of the most unique places in Tampa.

Beautiful venue, great service, and good food. We enjoyed afternoon tea in the atrium for our anniversary, which was very enjoyable. We will definitely return to try other dishes.

Everything was awesome! I just wished the tea experience was available during the week no just weekends.

This was my 1st visit and hopefully not the last! The atmosphere was nice, food was incredible, and our server was very attentive. If I had one complain it would be the noise level.

Great experience every time! Will return without a doubt.

I had the omlette with smoked salmon...Very delicious. The potatoes were tasty, however, had too much salt added.\nMy wife & our friend had the chicken burgers of which they had multiple accolades.\n\n...have already recommended to numerous friends & family.

My fiancé and I came for lunch. It was our first visit to OE. I was blown away when I checked it out online. \nWe had a great time looking through all of the books and gifts. I will be returning soon for an afternoon tea with my sisters.

The food has great proportions! We come here for brunch about once a month and LOVE the food, decor, and ambiance.

It was packed but the service and food were wonderful as always!

Another great brunch! Love the food and love the service. Always a great experience!

We visited Oxford Exchange after getting off a cruise in Tampa. Very close to the port, great food and service, and outstanding coffee drinks! They were also super flexible when two of the party cancelled, and we were 45 minutes late due to unforeseen delays at the port while disembarking! We would definitely return for the food, ambiance and service. Only issue - getting through to them on the phone was a chore! We were originally scheduled to be 9, but when we dropped to 6, we were able to make the reservation on Open Table! Beyond that, we played phone tag for days...but it turned out to be a moot point since we reserved online!

Always impeccable service and wonderful food at the Oxford Exchange.

We had a very pleasant brunch here on a rainy Saturday afternoon. What most impressed me was that we were running late for our reservation, but were still seated promptly, even though the restaurant was very busy. Make a reservation - you won't regret it.

Love the fresh breakfast selections. The teas are delicious and a great compliment to the food.

OE never disappoints. Always good food and service.

Awesome place

Love the ambiance of the place. The food isn't too amazing and not the best value, but it was a great local for a nice galentines day brunch!

Food was amazing and once we were seated the service was great. Also, the restaurant/building was very instagramable. Only complaint was how rude the host was.

Four people in a booth was very crowded. The base of the table made it difficult to get in and out. This restaurant has a lovely outdoor feel room that is more spacious. We were not seated there and had no option but to take what was offered. Food is always good and the server should have told the guest at our table that the pancake portion was large enough to share with four people we had a reservation made weeks ago but will specify seating next time.

We had the most delightful Brunch in the Courtyard It was beautiful and the food was well prepared and plated beautifully. Hope to go back the next time I'm in Tampa

With a larger group and a baby and they always do a great job!

Try the tomato bisque. Now that was an excellent starter. The main was chicken burger which was ssoooo good.Bot mention the service fast and helpful.

As a Worker in the hospitality industry for 15 years \nI set my expectations on service, experience & food quality high. However the staff at Oxford Exchange rose to the occasion and impress my friends & I greatly. I will recommend it to all my friends and coworkers.

Expensive food but big portions and the ambience is everything!!

I love oxford exchange. I sat outside for the first time this time, but I prefer inside because its much quieter .

This place is a gem. Very proficient wait staff is super for recommendations, and is very available without hovering. The food is excellent, especially breakfast/brunch items we've sampled. Additional bonuses are nearby parking, the UT for post-meal strolling, and the tea/coffee bar and shopping at OE. Highly recommended.

My absolute favorite! The food was amazing and service was impeccable! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

First time visitor to Oxford Exchange. Wait staff was amazing, food was amazing, coffee and tea was amazing. I can't wait to go back.

Food and service were exceptional. Sat near open kitchen. Loved watching everyone work together on both sides of the counter.

Food and atmosphere was amazing!! Had the monkey bread french toast and eggs benedict. Will def be going back!!

What a great place! Service and food were both excellent!! Again!! Lol

One of my favorite places. About an hour away but always worth the drive. We often buy several plates and all share because it's all so delicious and impossible to choose just one!

Over fussed food served cold and devoid of flavor (for all that) by vapid, apathetic servers out of an expensive and limited menu.\nThe only reason to frequent this place is the great setting, which just for coffee or tea is truly endearing - BUT - the condescending attitudes of staff and poor flavor of high-priced food is disgraceful, and it's inconsistent with the stated values of the endeavor.\n\nVERY disappointed.

This is such a unique restaurant. Great food, outstanding coffee and good staff. I recommend a reservation on the weekend.

There is nowhere in Tampa Bay quite like Oxford Exchange. Though it's a bit of a pricey venue in terms of cost, it's well worth the ambiance and general atmosphere. The table dining service is always worth it and the food has always been good. Staff are extremely kind and helpful. OE is absolutely a splurge for the average person but it's one I can't stop making!

Went to the Oxford Exchange this past weekend with the women in my family to have the afternoon tea. Everyone in the group was very pleased with the selection of teas, tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets presented. The building is gorgeous and has a wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely be back1

We went for Sunday brunch before seeing Wicked matinee at the Straz. Great food great ambiance and great time all together.

It was our first time there, and lived up to our expectations very nice eclectic gathering of people café restaurant bookstore and gift store will definitely be going back with friends

Was very yummy with good portions! Buddy brew coffee was to die for.

We had the high tea. It was elegant. The sandwiches and sweets were all very good. Service was attentive. A wonderful selections of teas. \nIf you want the high tea and book on-line make sure you put on the comments that you are booking for the high tea - if you just make reservations they will assume you just want lunch and there is no place to designate except in the comments section.

Beautiful place. More of a feast for the eyes than belly. The outing to OE is an experience in every way. However, it is so very noisy

We enjoyed it!

Always a good atmosphere!

Excellent food, service and location as always.\nI highly recommend it for Sunday brunch

Fun atmosphere! Food was unique, tasty and had a healthy inspirations on everyday foods! :)

Food and service is always great! My salad with fresh goat cheese and dates was delicious.

Very pleased with the quality of food\nWell presented\nTemperature was right\nService was good

One of my favorite brunch places in Tampa. Very comfortable and trendy, excellent menu, great service, neat shops. You MUST make a reservation in advance or you'll wait up to 2 hrs for a table.

An absolute gem and MUST have when considering dining options in South Tampa... whether for business, personal, or Sunday brunch - GREAT FOOD and PLEASANT Dining Experience with wonderful UNIQUE menu items sure to satisfy! On Sunday was a little loud for brunch business but during the week meetings have not been an issue... I think it was just the weekend crowd.

Always very good and consistent. Servers are very well trained.

Great brunch as always! Our waitress was really nice and helpful!

Restaurant is beautiful. Food and service was amazing. Portions are large. We will definitely be back!

Had a brunch date with my husband. Got the perfect table by the window and a very pleasant and knowledgeable waiter and wait staff. Everything we ordered from mimosas to dessert was delicious and perfectly prepared. Lots of choices and lots of flavors. Its a beautiful restaurant as well. We love coming here when we are in town. Can't wait to come back.

MY boyfriend and I made a reservation in advance for seating in the outdoor/atrium greenhouse looking area on Open Table before flying into Tampa from Philly. We got perfect seating 15 minutes before our reservation was scheduled for and the food/drinks/atmosphere was phenomenal! Can't recommend this place enough. It was a combination of everything we love all in one place. Beautifully designed and decorated. I would go back in a heartbeat for another Saturday brunch!

Great place but the noise was quite loud. You need something installed to absorb sound - too many hard surfaces.

Went for Saturday breakfast with relatives visiting from out of town. Oxford Exchange is a fun and interesting place and the restaurant itself is great. Wonderful food and service. Only drawback is the noise level due to the nature of the building acoustics. But this is a fun place to visit and we had a great time. Our server was excellent.

it's a wonderful room(s), but the tables are packed so tightly together and all of the building interior surfaces are hard that the noise level is utterly unacceptable. there is no way to speak with someone at your own table. it is impossible to have an adult conversation in this place. although the physical surroundings are interesting, it is simply not worth the lousy experience due to the extreme noise. DONT GO

The food was average and for the price we expected the food to be much better. My chopped salad was a plate full of lettuce with almost nothing else in it. When we pointed this out to our waiter he apologized and brought out a plate with dates and cheese . When you pay $17.00 for a salad it would be nice if it were served with a roll or some sort of crackers or something with it. The atmosphere was terrible. It was a ladies luncheon and it was so extremely loud in there that not only could we not hear each other but three of us had a headache by the time we left. The only good really good thing about our lunch was that our waiter was very pleasant and very accommodating.

I enjoyed my lunch, but it was very noisy and even though the lunch crowd was gone, the service was verrrry slow!

Ambiance and a great vibe at the same time! Always a wonderful experience not just a meal!!

We've eaten there a few times before and it's never been disappointing. The food and service is always exceptional. I've referred many people there

My first time for breakfast! Great as lunch has always been.

Had a wonderful lunch. The The mahi tacos are great!!

Food was good overall but I feel the quality has diminished in the last 12 months.

The food was amazing and the server was on point. I went there originally for afternoon tea with my mom to celebrate my pregnancy. I found out afternoon teas was only certain days of the week which was not stated online and let my server know I was a little disappointed. She told her manager and they felt bad, so they gave us complimentary desserts. They were to die for. So even though I went in for one type of experience, the new outcome was still outstanding.

The food here is merely okay. For the price, I'd really rather go someplace else. I enjoy looking at the books for sale, but the restaurant is not one I'd ever choose myself. \n\nI had a not quite hot enough tomato bisque with bleu cheese that was good, would have been very good if hot; plus a grilled cheese with ham sandwich that was just okay. I prefer my grilled cheese, to be honest. The Moroccan Mint iced tea was good, and my dining companion enjoyed her flatbread.

I love going to the Oxford Exchange because of the beauty & atmosphere. The old-world feel is relaxing, yet the place is energetic. The food is always good - expect to paying higher than normal for a lunch - but you're getting an experience.

We made reservations for 2:15PM and waited for about 20 minutes to be seated. It seems that Sundays is always very busy. Service was great and the food was served very quickly and it was delicious. The noise level was a little bit above my liking but not to the point that you could not have a conversation. In all our experience at the OE has always been great.

Oxford Exchange has always impressed but this experience was sub-par to say the least. (NOTE: The kitchen should be excluded from this review because the food was fantastic.) Service, on the other hand, would make the owner cringe; the waitress clearly ignored our table the entire visit. I'd return for another meal but it would be a shame to see O.E. fall because a careless and amateur waitstaff.

Such a cool environment with unique menu options. One of my favorite lunch spots.

I really enjoyed the seasonal chopped salad. It had lots of interesting flavors- goat cheese, dates, pepitas, and was a nice, even overly-generous portion. The iced teas was obviously freshly brewed and high quality. The service was polite and professional. All in all, a very nice business lunch.

very nice atmosphere, love oxford so much. its a usual in our family

So delicious! A friend recommended and we all thoroughly enjoyed our brunch. Great coffee, mimosas, etc. too. A little expensive but worth it.

Too loud for comfortable conversation in the dining room. \n Otherwise, wonderful! Perfect service & delicious food.

Excellent as always, but the 40 min wait was a disappointment. Reservation was for 1:30 ... we were seated at 2:10. And on weekends, one should be prepared for a full house and a very high level of noise in both dining areas.

Always enjoy coming to OE. Food is always great and service is usually spot on. I schedule as many business lunches and meetings here that I can.

OE is a great place with a great atmosphere. I love the menu which is varied and the Mango Melange tea from the tea bar is my absolute favorite. I thoroughly enjoy Oxford Exchange.

Our lunch at Oxford Exchange was wonderful. The service was impeccable and fun. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. I'd recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a special treat.

Not bad but in my opinion, overpriced. Too busy to be that expensive. You are seated very close to one another which I felt ruined the whole 'local coffee shop' theme. Food was good, and obviously fresh but expensive. 15 dollars for 'a burger with a toasted bun and some OE sauce (tastes just like chick fil a sauce). However, the place is beautiful and had bathroom attendants and books to read and lots to see. If you are there to spend a few hours it would make it much more worth the money.

I really enjoy the Oxford Exchange. I have been going since it opened. I love the food and the service is excellent. However, EVERY time I have a negative experience with the front of the house. The hostesses never greet me with a smile or offer me any assistance. Then I sit down to my table and the wait staff is lovely. I do not understand the disconnect. This last time, the attitude and overall rudeness of the hostesses nearly completely soured me on Oxford Exchange. So I would recommend it but I would warn people to not be put off by the front of the house bad attitude.

One of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. I love the ambiance, the food and the store. My meals are always perfect!

I love to take friends and family from out of town to Oxford Exchange. It's one of the most unique spots in town and there's so much to see, do, buy and taste! I love the book store, Warby Parker, coffee bar and gorgeous gift shop. The restaurant's solarium/garden room is so pretty! The food and service are great, too! I love the Turkey Burger.

Cuisine was delicious but quite noisy. Same as the previous visit. Requested a table in the atrium, both when I made the reservation and when we arrived. I had heard it was quieter. They weren't able to accommodate us there, however. I think the 3 of us would have enjoyed the experience more had we had a less noisy lunch.

Excellent Leo very consistent every time. North levels a little high in the courtyard.

Awesome! Try the peach drink!!

Always fun to eat and shop. Excellent service and an eclectic menu. This was our first lunch. We both had Salads. Mine was smoked salmon which was awesome and hers was a grilled chicken arugula. Her arugula was not a peppery as we like but the chicken was tasty. I am sure we will be back.

Great serve and delicious food. Coffee was ok, but it was definitely nice to have a higher quality coffee option at brunch.

Great gluten free options. Gorgeous setting. Bit of a wait, so make reservations.

Great ambiance and great service from the serving, host, and kitchen teams!

The food was pricey, but delicious. Our server Nicolas was Very attentive

Love the menu, always updating with seasonal items while retaining crowd favs

I always love Oxford Exchange. It has amazing salads and I love the sweet potatoe fries! It is a little bit loud and hard to hear in the atrium, but other than that, it is an wonderful place to dine. I live in Lakeland and try to get there as often as I can. I am gluten-free and there are plenty of options for me. Serving sizes are very generous, too!

one of my favorite spots in tampa! delicious and beautiful.

The food and atmosphere are wonderful!! The hostesses though are usually not very friendly or accommodating. We arrived earlier than our reservation and she just totally dismissed us. RUDENESS!!

Awesome service and food! Our server was attentive and polite. Our food came out in a timely manner and was delicious!

Oxford Exchange is one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. I've never been there except mid mornings on Sundays but have eaten both the brunch and lunch menu. Excellent. The service is exceptional and the food tastefully done. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any occassion.

Have been wanting to try this place for about 6 months and finally had the opportunity. Food and service were outstanding, noise level a bit loud at lunch in the garden room.

Energy packed with locals, tourists and Buddy Brew. Good for breakfast or lunch. Browsing for quality souvenirs and books a must.

Always a great time at OE with dining alone or with friends. I love the atmosphere!

It was an enjoyable couple of hours browsing the couple of shops and enjoying brunch. Was especially pleased that via our Open Table request we asked for a quieter table due to my husband's hearing problems and they definitely catered to our need. We had excellent service and was thankful we had a reservation because they were extremely busy!

Awesome Brunch! So much fun and the food was amazing. Service was perfect. The roasted brussel sprout aps were so good even my son who never eats his veggies loved them.

Every corner is worth capturing ... food and ambience was great ... left with a smile 😀

Great historic place with great amenities, bookstore, craft coffee and tea, unique gifts. The restaurant runs smooth. Good attention to detail and the food and service are excellent. A bit noisy due to the type of construction, but still a special place that everyone I bring here always enjoys it.

Excellent staff and great food. I always have a great experience for brunch.

Brest brunch spot in Tampa! Food was amazing with great assortment of choices ranging from typical brunch fare to special in-house made sausage. The interior design was eclectic and had a great upbeat vibe. Would definitely go back!

Reservation made on OpenTable for 1:45 waited 20 min to be seated lots of open tables in view. When we checked in Hotess said they where getting our table ready!\n 20 min latter......

This was a birthday celebration for our seventeen year old daughter. SInce we'd celebrated their sixteenth with you and they requested a repeat performance, you appear to be doing everything right. A most enjoyable late afternoon High Tea. Our server was an especially attentive and accommodating gentleman.

Fabulous as always! Frequent OE because it is my favorite! Love, love, love. Food is amazing.

Literally could not believe how loud this place was. Unreal.

Went on a very busy day, and we were seated promptly and service was good. Food was unique and outstanding. Overall great experience and very creative atmosphere with the coffee bars and bookstore all in one area.

Excellent food choices and food. Service is excellent and ambiance is high energy and sophisticated.

Nice lunch with a friend who was in town for a convention. It was her first time at OE and she really enjoyed it! We both ordered the Seasonal Chopped Salad, substituting Chicken Salad for the chicken. It was delicious...very fresh, nice presentation! (we did ask for the dressing on the side, but it came on the salad. Our server offered to have them remade but we declined) Good service too. We walked across to explore UT and came back to enjoy a cup of coffee. It was a great afternoon dining and catching up with an old friend!

Samantha was outstanding... our birthday celebration was wonderful!

I absolutely love this place! The only recommendation I have is to add a few vegetarian meal choices :)

This place is awesome. I love the food and the atmosphere.

Food was amazing. Service was good. Place is very chaotic. The dining room has a green house feel. Too much sun directly I. My eyes to come back for lunch. Would look at dinner based on the great food. More of a food court in the mall feel since most of the space is shops.

Great meal! You definitely need a reservation because it gets packed. Wish they were open for dinner.

The Oxford Exchange's unique location and decor make this a favorite restaurant as both a neighborhood gem for the locals and visitors from out of town looking for a restaurant with both great ambiance and food. Trendy menu, special brewed teas and delightful coffee selection are what keeps us coming back. Even if you don't regularly eat a fried potato, you must try the seasoned sweet potato fries, they go with everything, right? All around great experience.

A great Tampa spot at for foodies who want to be 'seen'. Eclectic and hip, and the food is good!

The waitress was in a bad mode and it effected the meal. The drinks were really bad, whisky sours with no sour mix , Bellini had no peach taste and the sangria was horrible. We sent back four different drinks. The food was mediocre and the waitress had no recommendations. The brunch fair was limited and the food was just OK.

I loved the vibe of the restaurant. The décor was beautiful and inviting. I enjoyed the French toast and would recommend it.

We love to have breakfast at the Oxford Exchange when possible. My go-to is the super simple sandwich (on an everything bagel). My wife chooses something different each time, and I must say they've all been good choices. We've gone in the afternoon for the tea and snacks (I'm sure there's an official name for it, but it's basically tea and some scones and other appetizers)...it was good. Comes in a tall tree-like platter and you get a generous pot of tea. Honestly, the only drawback to Oxford Exchange is the wait; even with a reservation there's often a reasonable amount of time before you're seated. On the plus side, the lobby has a variety of interesting items to peruse which will help you kill the time.

Very excited Tampa has a place like this the Casper family grandkids did an outstanding job congratulations!

Oxford is a favorite of mine. This time I brought my kids ages 8 and 12 (they're kind of foodies, would not recommend for picky eaters). They loved everything about it. We sat at the tea bar before lunch and they got a flavored iced tea. My husband and I enjoyed trying new teas as well. I normally get a cappuccino so this was a fun change. Lunch was phenomenal. We all tried each other's entres. The burger was incredible and the BBQ chicken flat bread was everyone's fave. My husband loved his chopped salad. I will say I've had hit or miss service here but our service this time was amazing and the best I've had by far. I'm so glad my kids liked this place as much as I do so we can return for another family lunch .

Love the comfy chairs! Food is great! Service is phenomenal!

Good food, amazing venue, but very noisy. Definitely a must-try if you have never been there.

Fantastic food and very accommodating staff. The menu has several allergy friendly options - and the chef modified his pancake batter for my daughter (she has an egg allergy). Ask to be seated in the atrium.

Took daughter for breakfast brunch. Flatbread and French toast were amazing. Some of the best I've had. Great atmosphere even on a rainy day.

Great food and experience! We loved it all! Great place! Sat in the atrium for lunch and loved the Buddy Brew coffee! The book area was nice. \n\nThe shopping selection was awesome but wayyyyyyy overpriced. The books and a lot of other items were really overpriced.

I am in love with the building...unfortunately the food doesn't live up to the décor & ambiance. Everything I tasted at Oxford Exchange (4th visit) are just plain or at best Ok.

I always love going to Oxford Exchange. It can be pricey and not close to where I live or work most days (I work remote most of the time and am in the office in Tampa 1/month) so I don't visit as often as I'd like. When I do make it, I've always enjoyed it. Also, I have to eat gluten and dairy free, and I'm vegetarian, so I like that I can find a few different options that are safe and tastey. Thank you Oxford Exchange!

Parents visiting from California

Food and service was awful. Very bad experience. We had the swordfish sandwich and the fish tasted old. Then we asked to exchange it with a burger and had to wait over 30 min. The waitress confused and brought only 1 burger instead of 2. Then we had to wait another 20 minutes for the 2nd burger. The meat was completely over cooked.\nNEVER AGAIN!

Afternoon mother/daughter date. The food and tea were delicious. Nice atmosphere and the server was wonderful. It was a bit crowded and loud otherwise it would have been perfect.

Great aesthetics - perfect for getting cool Pics to post on social media! Food is good but nothing overly extraordinary. Coffee and tea selection is great and tastes good. It does get noisy, not a place for an intimate or romantic date but lots of fun for a girls lunch or celebration. I keep returning for the cool atmosphere, coffee, and tea!

Fabulous venue to celebrate our wedding anniversary with that of our daughter and son in laws upcoming first anniversary. Their wedding was held at the OE \nFood service ambiance wonderful

Fantastic atmosphere, food and service. Our party of four has brunch on New Year's Day. The place was hopping and subsequently a bit noisy. Two of us had the London broil Benedict on airy biscuits with crispy fingerling potatoes. One had steak and fried eggs with the same addictive potatoes. The fourth had Bananas Foster French toast that we all swooned over. Our server Nicole was attentive and friendly. Of course the atmosphere and shopping were just icing on the cake. We live about an hour away but will definitely be back.

Oxfords impresses each and every time I go back. Favorite spot in Tampa.

It was my first visit and not my last. Food was amazing and service was great. Already wrote you guys a yelp review :) thanks!!

We wanted breakfast and expressed this to our waitress. She told us we were too late but we saw other people order after us and receive breakfast items. She told us she was holding our order because it wasn't quite time for lunch. She never offered us anything to drink - just gave us water when she first came to the table. She was very busy with other tables, but not us! Very poor service, very noisy. The only positive was we were seated prior to our reservation time. This was my husband's first visit - he said he'd never go back.

The menu for New Year's Eve breakfast was double the normal prices. I brought a friend from out of town and had a bit of sticker shock.

Oxford Exchange is great for brunch on weekends or lunch during the week. The food is fresh, organic and delicious. After your meal, shop the bookstore, read a good book, catch up on your emails while enjoying a cup of herbal tea or coffee comfortably seated in one of a number of inviting chairs or sofas. This is a unique venue that can be rented for private events in the evenings. I bring all our out of town visitors here and they all love the food and the venue. It is a favorite weekend brunch/lunch date for myself and my husband.

The food was nicely prepared and well served. I did not expect it to be quite so busy and therefore, quite so loud. Seems suited to a younger set, of which I am not a member.( I used to be, though!)\nI can picture my tea group loving to have lunch in the atrium area, so I will be back at some point.

I hate holiday menus

The charm of Oxford Exchange pours into the restaurant. Great service, great food. The Florida Orange Blossom tea and brussell sprouts were delicious.

Very noisy-not what I call 'energetic '. Difficult to have a conversation. Food was good and so was the server.

The atmosphere in Oxford Exchange is unique and splendorous. For dinner, I had the organic fried chicken breast over mashed sweet potatoes and collard greens. The chicken was perfectly cooked and everything was deliciously seasoned. The only reason I gave four stars for service is because we had a new server in training. But overall, I will return to the palace that is Oxford Exchange!

Lovely atmosphere with delicious food. We ate in the atrium and we found ourselves yelling at each other to talk but the menu had many delicious choices and we enjoyed the visit a great deal.

Afternoon menu is different than the brunch menu\nLattes are delicious \nWe shared 5 entrees as serving size were adequate \nI was disappointed with the service from our waitress who was disinterested and probably exhausted at the end of the day

We had been to the restaurant before, which was the reason we selected it, to bring our oldest for brunch to celebrate her coming home for the holidays. I was concerned when I learned that my request for a table by the fountain was not noted, even though it was my only request in my reservation. Fortunately everything worked out, and were able to get the table desired. The food was delicious and we had a great family time. Afterward we had coffee and tea at the bar; even purchase a delicious blend for the season. I would recommend the location to anyone.

Wonderful food. Great service. Not a place for a quiet slow lunch. Noisy.

Oxford is such a great place to meet friends for breakfast or lunch!

Love dining here ! We drive all the way from Pinellas to eat here. Love it for a special lunch with my mom & daughter.

Such a fun atmosphere to have a nice lunch, will definitely be back!

I've had been here several times for breakfast and lunch, I've always been impressed. The food is delicious with a good variety to choose from and the portions are very filling. The atmosphere is fun and interesting. There is much to see and a lot of unique experiences throughout the building. I highly recommend this place!

The most stunning part about the lunch experience was the scenery of the conservatory - the expansive feel and fountain contributes to a serene environment. Food was on the upper end of decent. Although I wish the cappuccino cup size was larger. Service was timely, but not spectacular.

Definitely worth the drive. Fun vibrant atmosphere. The Mahi tacos were perfectly flavored and the mimosas delightful!

The service was amazing, almost as good as the food. The entire atmosphere of the restaurant was phenomenal. You felt like you were the most important person in the entire place.

We love this place! It's gorgeous, food is good, and service is excellent. We highly recommend it... go for it if you get the chance.

Creative food in creative environment. Modern vibe. Book store, shop, bar, restaurant. Fun!

OE is a special experience. It's a place you can go for a fowcial occasion but equally as nice for a drop in. Service is exceptional and the food is superb.

Too noisy!!! Need more fabric in the interior. \nToo much truffle oil - I could smell it walking in.

Loved this place! Great atmosphere and cool shop next door.

The food was great. The atmosphere was amazing. The service could have been a little better.

Always delightful!!

Great place to meet friends. Good food ,shopping coffee all in one place.

Great food & enjoyed the tea bar selections

Loved it! The server was great, the food and the atmosphere was perfect!

Food was delicious and it was a great brunch experience altogether.

While its aesthetic is hipster chic to the extreme, Oxford Exchange is such a delightful place to visit. The food is always divine and the drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are scrumptious. The waiters are sincere, professional, and genuine. I love all the quirks of this restaurant. It can be a bit louder than I prefer but you can still hold a private conversation. There's so much to appreciate about this awesome place. It's perfect for people watching.

Great and consistent

I have always had a fabulous time at Oxford Exchange for special events with my family and friends. I love the location, atmosphere and food.

As the subject implies... came from out of town... Open Table suggested the spot and voila... just a fabulous ambiance, food and service.\n\nKudos to the team

The atmosphere/decor are really lovely. The afternoon tea was nice...a little heavy on the sweets and lacked in savory items. The tea itself was very good.

This is my favorite restaurant. They show their character in little touches, like the glass carafes they serve water in, to the way they tuck the check in a book they lay on your table. The food is phenomenal, especially their Cole slaw or their house made condiments.

Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food, very enjoyable

When I made the reservation I noted that we would like to sit in the atrium, but that message didn't make it to the restaurant I guess because that wasn't available when we arrived, I didn't really care for the inside table we got because one of the seats faces the wall. That's just not my preference. The food is really good, service OK, the hot tea took a long time to arrive which the waitress told us was due to the tea-brewing staff. It is pretty noisy in there because it is so busy, but that was not a big deal. I had the chicken burger and sweet potato fries and both were really tasty and so big I took half home and they did provide nice take home boxes and bags which is appreciated. Overall a very nice lunch out with my best friend.

If you go for lunch the fried Brussels sprouts are a must. Definitely enough for a table of four. We shared the chicken burger and sweet potato fries, both of which were delicious. Our dessert was the warm gingerbread scone. This was a seasonal taste treat, served with clotted cream and raspberry jam. There are many things on the menu worth going back for another try.

Fried egg on sourdough topped with arugala hard to eat. Couldn't cut with butter knife and too messy to pick up. Ended up just tearing off pieces of it. Made my mouth sore. Sourdough not best choice for this.

Another great experience at Oxford Exchange. Arrived early and was seated within minutes. Delicious food and a fun place to shop and hang out.

I love going to the OE. It's one of my favorite lunch spots. The food was awesome as always. I had the chicken salad sandwich and fries. Yesterday I was meeting someone for lunch and we sat in the atrium and it was so loud I felt like I was yelling across the table. It's not that loud in the dining room, but it was annoying to yell through our whole lunch.

We love this place! I schedule brunch at Oxford Exchange whenever we have guests in town. Beautiful décor, food is good and the shops in the lobby are fun to browse. A place to see and be seen. Highly recommend.

Consistently good, reasonably priced food and friendly service on all of my 3 visits. Add in the interesting shopping in the building and proximity to the Riverwalk and it all makes for a really nice few hours.

Always reliable. Always a very pleasant time. Can be noisy but the food is good and interesting. Great wines!

This place is such a gem in downtown Tampa! The food is wonderful. You can come here just for coffee or tea. Be sure to leave time for shopping!

Easy driving access to restaurant and it offers great food, service and atmosphere

Cool building...great food...cool ambience! Interesting Tampa spot that I highly recommend! Also has a cute little shop!

As always this place never disappoints. Great food, great service, and awesome atmosphere

Always love the experience. Great flatbread, WOW! Lovely server too!

I have eaten here several times with friends. This time was a disappointment mainly because of the service and presentation of the food. They have many servers but they are poorly managed, bordering on the chaotic. Example: Two busboys? crashed into each other while we were there and dropped food on the floor. They immediately disappeared without cleaning up the floor. My friend and I had to point the mess out to the waitress before someone slipped and fell. The salad I ordered was poorly presented and there were many wilted leafs in it. Masses of lettuce that seemed 'glued' together with too much dressing. I would have preferred a smaller helping with a nicer presentation and more delicate flavor. What a shame, it used to be an upscale restaurant with better food and service.

I have been to the Oxford Exchange 3 times now. The food is wonderful. The coffee and tea selection is extensive and the atmosphere is beautiful.

Always delightful. Our favorite Tampa lunch spot, by far. Try the fried avocado wedges!

Great first time there. The only small issue was, our waitress was new and she forgot our appetizer so we cancelled it after we got our lunch, she also forgot to bring my wife's tea to go when she refilled it.

We returned to the Oxford Exchange for lunch and shopping for holiday gifts. This was not our first lunch here, but it was the very best ever. Credit goes to our server, Kevin, who found a way to top every expectation we had. Question about a glass of wine? Kevin brought 2 bottles to the table for my wife and I to sample, then poured our selections. He was attentive all through lunch, in a nice way. Our sandwiches were so fresh and delicious. We both had sweet potato fries as side (they are crispy and just wonderful) and he provided some honey for dipping. Wow! After lunch, we enjoyed book and gift shopping in the stores under the same roof. Perfect lunch and perfect way to get a holiday attitude.

Great and a consistent Institution of fine dining!

Outstanding and always consistent!

Great location for Sunday brunch with family and friends they even were able to accommodate our large party of 9...food is always great and fun ambiance

The food was amazing and the service was great! I took my grandmother she absolutely loved it!

What a find! Great atmosphere, great service and tasty food. Was a nice spot to have a long lunch and enjoy a glass of wine.

Love this place\nFood and service always superior\nOne of Tampa's best

Took my cousin for a holiday outing. Perfect arrangements for a wheel-chair accessible table. So gracious. Great food options and combinations. Very creative. Service was exceptional!! You must go......really want to also try High Tea.

Always a delicious meal and a delightful atmosphere. \nAlso always (always) mediocre, hurried and flustered service level with very little personal attention and a very long wait time for checks (even with cash). This is not a one time occurrence; I've visited OE since they opened and always experience fair to poor service without exception. The atmosphere and food quality somewhat makes up for the poor service but I do wish they'd improve upon it.

I love the Oxford exchange. We were there for our firm Christmas luncheon, and also to celebrate one of our employees birthdays. We had the most impeccable service, this time being waited on by Tyler, who was definitely fabulous. He had his very own private book for us to sign, which was really sweet. We were seated in the atrium, and it was much quieter than the main dining room, but the noise level there is still pretty loud. Make sure if you go there, you try the fish tacos. Also, their team menu is amazing. And almost 4 dollars a glass for today, it needs to be amazing, but it actually is worth the price, as it is unique and fragrant and fresh. Athough slightly loud atmosphere, It's still worth checking out, as the food is delicious and it is quite a unique place.

Fabulous as always!! Never disappoints!

Fantastic food in a lovely setting. Everything we had was delicious and beautifully presented. Service was great.

Oxford Exchange is my go to location for all day time meetings. I love the variety teas and the chicken burger with fresh jalapeños! Beautiful space and top notch service from all of the team members. #WellDone #CasperFamily

Eva, our server, was outstanding.

We were seated in a very timely manner. Our server Nate was attentive but not pushy. Enjoyed the bookstore & the shop. Highly recommend for brunch!

Oxford Exchange is a prime example of a successful restaurant: lots of choices in both food, drink, and libation! The brunch/lunch menu is large, with something for every taste. The French toast and omelets are particular favorites. We enjoyed a mimosa and Bloody Mary , both nicely done. The service is extremely good, especially considering the packed house!

It took our server longer than usual to bring our drinks, and it was extremely loud in the restaurant. However, the taste and quality of the food plus the decor surpasses anything. Myself and those joining me enjoyed the place as well.

very modern and trendy and great spot to catch up with my girlfriends!

Love the atmosphere and food at Oxford Exchange. We haven't branched out from egg-related breakfast fare other than a muffin. I wish there were more a la carte options. I asked to substitute potatoes for fruit. There was an up-charge.

The food was great and so was the ambience\nWe ordered two cups of coffee and it was not served \nThe person taking care of the table never noticed it and was presented on the bill\nOnce we told her she apologized but should have take. Note if all the items were there on the table or not \nThis was not expected at a place like Oxford Exchange.

Nice atmosphere and great tea. The tea food items were okay but have had much better at other tea locations. Enjoyed going to the Oxford Exchange.

Excellent food . Chic .

Excellent food, fast seating and food service. Best OE experience ever.

We had a marvelous meal! Eating at the Oxford Exchange is not just about the food- it's an experience no one should miss.

Food is awesome. The fried avocado is so delicious. The people who work there are great. We had Amber and she is terrific. Enjoy your food and the place.

We were seated in the atrium during lunch where the Sun was in the eyes of 2 of 4 diners for 2 hours. Food was good and service was excellent.

Food is special not many venues have the quality as this restaurant.

This was a third visit to Oxford Exchange. Very nice menu. I love the tea selection.The smoked salmon on an everything bagel is my favorite ... brussels sprouts are very tasty!

Service was great. Eggs Benedict was great...also tried the lemon poppy pancakes...wow..not too sweet either.

Would like to hear piano music at least during Tea time on Sunday's. It would be more appropriate. The service and food were great! 2nd time for tea time and always wishing for piano music.

Very good food. The ambiance was very nice. Perfect place for a weekend brunch. The service was ok, wouldn't say it was the best.

Ample portions, fresh ingredients, outstanding service, splendid setting. Loved it :) great for locals and out-of-town visitors alike- especially book, food, and coffee aficionados.

Our party of six was seated timely (we had a reservation) at a large table on the airconditioned 'porch'. While beautiful and bright due to the glass ceiling, it was hard to converse with my lunch companions on the other side of the table. Lesson learned: if you want something intimate and quiet, make sure you say that when you make your reservation. As always, the food and service were great!

Loved the chicken burger but next time I'm definitely trying the French toast!

It was good but they were late for our reservation then accused us of not showing up.

The tea, coffee and brunch options were amazing!!!

Food was delicious. Definitely worth a visit when you are in the neighborhood.

Took my daughter and her friends here. Great mom and daughter place. Very social, atmosphere was wonderful. Food was not all that great, was a little disappointed. Waiter was a little forgetful and busy. I am sure that is not always the case. Will definitely go back.

I have been to Oxford Exchange several times and have enjoyed it every time.

Our server was excellent and the food was very tasty. We had a great time getting together and it helped that our server was very attentive.

Great brunch menu that rotates, with several staples. Always delicious with courteous and knowledgeable service staff.

Club sandwich is very good

Great food very interesting choices!

It took a very long time to receive our lunch order; however, we felt rushed once the food hit the table. Our server had zero personality and didn't refill drinks timely. Food was just ok. Tea at the tea bar after lunch was great. I still love the look of OE but it's getting harder to spend my money there.

We had the most adorable young lady wait on us, she helped us with food and tea selection and was thoughtful in checking in on our table. Tipped her really well because she was that good!

Oxford Exchange was amaaazing!! I even want to go back to tampa just to go back there. The entire concept is innovative and concieved to perfection. Every detail is well thought of. The shop is very cool has lots of goodies you can look at while you're seated, the interior design is also incredible, the food was reaaallyy good and abundant and prices were really good. The entire experience is worth the trip. So if you're ever in tampa, it's a MUST GO!

What a gorgeous space! Came here for brunch with some friends and had a lovely time. Eggs benedict was great and loved the peach apricot oolong tea.

Hard to believe that this gem is in Tampa\na unique place that we wish was open for dinner\nFood is fresh and service is always excellent

Best brunch in Tampa. It is a hipster cracker Barrell!!!

As always, we enjoyed another great brunch at Oxford Exchange. Perfect for any occasion really. Excellent service, atmosphere & food. A+

Service, ambiance and coffee are the best... at least with Buddy Brew you always know you will be getting amazing coffee.\nThe food can be a hit or miss... the burgers are nothing to brag about. The brunch / breakfast options are OK, pancakes are good (but those are hard to screw up honestly), the omelette was very simple (needed more salt, pepper...taste)... the bagel and lox was a little pitiful (will never order it again, rock hard bagel and very little smoke salmon, I could make a better one at home), The small plates are good but a little over priced for the size, but it is South Tampa after all, everything seems over priced around here.\nSeems more like a cool place for millennials and hipsters to congregate, chat, and have amazing coffee, rather than a place to get the best brunch / breakfast in town.

This is one of my favorite places to visit and dine in Tampa, the decor is beautiful and elegant, the food is amazing and the shopping is fabulous!

Great experience and great ambiance, food and service

This place is awesome! Fresh ingredients, some innovative combinations, and wonderful service in a great old building right across the street from the University of Tampa. There is both a coffee bar AND a tea bar, with a comfortable seating area in between. \nmake reservations for brunch on the weekends, though, because it is very popular!

Great food, great service - very vibrant (aka noisy) but worth it. I generally don't like Brussels Sprouts, but their's are not only palatable, but really good. Roast turkey club was great. Wife's Monkey Bread French Toast was excellent. Big portions - nice presentation. Our waiter Sergio was efficient and polite. It was also fun just to walk around the eclectic shop, bookstore and building in general can understand why it is so highly rated.

The only reservation about the Ox is the noise level, which is painfully loud and makes conversation of any kind absolutely impossible. In that it is the perfect place for business breakfasts or lunches, this is especially unfortunate. Communication is impossible and sitting there staring at a business contact for the inability to converse is, per se, awkward.

I've eaten here 3 or 4 times before, and always left unhappy. The service was usually pretty okay, but the food was disappointing every time. When a friend asked to meet us there this time, we were hesitant, but agreed to. This time, though, both the service and the food were better. So thumbs up to the folks that run the place for the improvement. I'll give it another try in the future.

Love Oxford Exchange! Only thing to complain about is price. My salad cost $18.00 for lunch!! to costly for lunch.

Thia is one of our favorite spots for lunch and weekend brunch, but on this trip we went for their Afternoon Tea. I'm sorry to say that we were disappointed with it. The scones were more like a cinnamon coffee cake with way too much sugar coating. We expected much better, especially for the high price. There was a very nice selection of sweets, though, and the ambiance can't be beat. We're still very happy with Oxford Exchange, we just know now not to go for the Tea.

I made sure to get back to Oxford Exchange during my trip to Tampa this month because I had such a nice experience last time. I love the décor and bright welcoming atmosphere. It is a great place for coffee and well executed light fare. The gift shop and book store are also fun to browse. I will definitely be going back on future trips!

Great all the way around.

The bookstore is very nice, but restaurant is just okay.

Very lovely dining experience. Great ambiance, good food and good service. Will not disappoint.

The food at OE is always delicious and the atmosphere is fun and vibrant.

OE is one of my favorite places in Tampa. The decor and ambiance is so gorgeous that it makes you feel like you are in Europe instead of Tampa. The food is delicious and the coffee and tea are always superb.

I went there on a date with my boyfriend. It was his first time there. We both LOVED IT!!! The food was amazing and the atmosphere is so cool! I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Also, my cappuccino was perfect :)

Perfection.

We love love love Oxford Exchange!! It's a great gathering place for coffee/tea and brunch or creative lunch offerings!! Old building has such a great vibe!

We had a luncheon of 8 women. The food was excellent. The noise was too loud which made it difficult to hear across the table. Our waiter, Danny, was superb. Very attentive and when it came time for all the individual checks (with a couple of variations) he nailed it. Excellent service. All the staff was top notch. The gift shop was interesting and fun to peruse.

While visiting Tampa for a meeting we ended up having Brunch at The Oxford Exchange.\n\nWhat a concept!! Shopping, dining, coffee & tea bar with the feel of being in someone's OLD Florida home. With the gas lamps and marble floors it's like stepping back in time! \nThe place was alive with a buzz (and I don't mean from the caffeine) and had an awesome energy as a gathering place. We enjoyed a fantastic brunch and the service from our waiter was exceptional; even though he was so busy! We never felt rushed and the menu selections are local - organic - super creative! My hubby recommends the 5 stack of Gingerbread pancakes and the eggs Benedict with bacon jam OUTSTANDING!\n\nIf you're looking for a great place to enjoy a meal or a coffee or just people watch this is your spot!\n\nWe will def drive 60 miles once a month to visit The Oxford Exchange!

I have dined at OE several times, and this visit was just as tasty as the former ones, and our server, Adam, added an extra touch of special to this lunch. He was very attentive and very patient as my friend and I chatted and caught up on 'life.'\n\nShe enjoyed her salad that touted Kale and Adam was kind enough to send her home with some of the dressing in a souffle cup to enjoy her half a salad she was bringing home.\n\nI enjoyed every bite of the chicken salad of the day because Adam told me it was curry - 'his favorite.' I love curry items so I went with it. I was disappointed in the whole grain bread because it was a bit on the old side as far as hardness. I love the flavor of it - you could tell it was great quality. It just had worn out its welcome on the freshness side, and at the prices OE charges you should get FRESH beyond fresh!\n\nHard to hear my friend's soft spoken voice at times, but I LOVE the energy in the room every time I go so I would not change a thing on the acoustic/energy side.

Good food, lively atmosphere, enjoy the variety of teas. The burgers are amazing! We really enjoy this place.

Always great food and excellent service. You can't go wrong when dining at Oxford Exchange. It is such a unique venue. I love to add this to my favorites when visiting Tampa!

Always a place to try if in South Tampa. Food is good and service is great. A bit loud if for business but ambiance overall makes it worth a visit.

It was very nice. Very bright. Food was good. And I thought very reasonable.

Fabulous great atmosphere great food. BEST COFFEE EVER

The Oxford Exchange never disappoints. The portions are just the right size, the ingredients are fresh and healthy with a few decadent choices mixed into the menu. I love the coffee and tea drink choices. Thankful that reservations are available through OpenTable, highly recommend especially if a big group but even for a couple, as the wait times can be very long on the weekends and during peak times.

We quite enjoy the food choices at Oxford Exchange but you should make reservations. The wait when we arrived on this date for a party of 3 would have been 2 hours. The room is open and bright. If you are sitting in the middle of the room it seems a bit noisier than the perimeter or even the solarium area. They have some staples on the menu and some items change with season or such. Always a good experience and the food never disappoints.

We started with the brussels sprouts and fried avocado they were amazing. Additionally, we had the flat bread with prosciutto and the smoked salmon meal. Both were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend everything we had.

Great food and service but way too loud in the space to have a good conversation.

We had excellent service, especially noted as I had a picky eater (granddaughter) with me and she was accommodated and made to feel comfortable.

Great for a ladies brunch it gave us a chance to dress up and be super girlie. The food was delicious and the ambiance even better. We took our time and chatted and our server was great he never rushed us. After brunch we walked through the shops and took some great photos. I would definitely recommend this for a friends get together place!

The Oxford Exchange has definitely filled a niche in Tampa. The restaurant serves a wides variety of food choices and the most incredible teas!! The retail space allows for interesting perusing either before or after your meal.. \nI am 'crazy' about the carrot cake tea- yes, carrot cake tea!! It has the most intoxicating aroma and an incredibly luscious flavor-no sugar or cream needed! As much as we go for the yummy brunch choices, it is really the tea that is the deciding factor as to where we dine.

It was a lovely experience for my daughters birthday. Our waiter was good, but, not that friendly. He waited on us and took care of everything, but, it would have been nice if he had smiled at us and had a little more personality.

Love the atmosphere and decor! Food was amazing! Loved the kale scramble! Would definitely recommend.

One of my favorite places to spend a day - wonderful meal, followed by shopping and book browsing, and capped off with a cappuccino. What better way to spend the day with my wife.

I would eat at Oxford every day if I could! When we are in Tampa during open hours, we will eat there. The only down side at all would be the noise level. It is always busy and it does make it hard to hear your meal mates.

Suggestion. Brussel sprouts aren't good at all. Too big and hard to eat. Didn't eat.

The waiter took our food before we were finished. No vegan options- unwilling to accommodate.

I was really looking forward to going here. I saw nothing super special on the menu. My salad was good 'seasonal chopped' and plentiful. My guest chose the 'club' sandwich. The toast was cold but they brought her more. She said it was so so. Her sweet potatoe fries were spicy. They have lots of specialty teas, coffees and such. The building is beautiful and I bought a couple of gifts.

Love the atmosphere! Great food & service!

We made a reservation for 2:15 on Sunday. As we arrived we were told that we could not be seated in the courtyard- this limitation had not been disclosed to us. We were given a table in the middle of the room where it was impossible for our group of 5 to have a conversation due to very high noise level. We asked to be moved but the request was refused. My salmon salad nicoise was uninspired with an unattractive piece of fish slapped on top of some lettuce- the olives were the only thing with recognizable taste. One of my friends had the bagel with cream cheese/salmon - she was presented with a bagel already loaded with cream cheese and a bowl with chopped up smoked salmon. The wait for the food was 30 min- good thing we had champagne!!!!

Food was outstanding and the servers took the time to answer all your questions.

Never disappointed with OE, great food, atmosphere and service

Excellent atmosphere and food. Basic breakfast sandwich looked ordinary but tasted wonderful. Bloody Mary (virgin) was great. \n\nDisappointed that the server didn't check on us. I never received an item I requested and think I saw the other customer eating my requested item. Food arrived in reverse order than promised. A check-in would have resolved things quickly. Not a deal breaker, just room for improvement.

We were celebrating a birthday and anniversary with friends and they requested we go to Oxford Exchange for Sunday brunch. Everything was wonderful!

Good time for lunch....... but pumpkin over kill at this time of year. Not everyone loves pumpkins.

Beautiful atmosphere and the food was great. Worth the price.

Quite noisy - even in the courtyard. Food not exceptional.

Great atmosphere!! Great food!

We were able to get the two seater table in the window in the gorgeous English wingback chairs. I absolutely loved it! Beautiful view and perfect place to sit for two people ;)

We eat around town and we find this restaurant to be excessively priced for the quality and quantity of food. It seems to compete in price with high end restaurants but the quality is never equal. The salmon was over cooked. The salad had very little to it. The chicken burger was dry and fries not crispy, as promised. On top of that, the waiting is too long. There is a reason we do not go for lunch.it has really declined. But when you see the majority are people not working and having a leisurely time, it makes sense. In the end, there are many places that want our business, but clearly not here. Too bad as it was once much better.

Everything. We r regular customers

Unlike OE, asked for iced drinks - delivered Hot. Waiters delivered food we did not order and puzzled by our reply ' we did not order that'. Lengthy said to get the lunch we ordered. We will continue to visit. We won't tell anyone about this unusual confused staff.

Love the energy just walking into the OE. Great food. Exceptional employees. We feel welcomed to be back each visit. The front desk host , Steven, immaculately dressed, has a stressful position but consistently greets his customers with a welcome smile. Stevanie at the Tea Bar continues to amaze me with her upbeat attitude and memory of the last teas we ordered. We love the OE's employees, food and atmosphere.

Always enjoy the Oxford Exchange experience. Food is always spot on. They know what they do well, and just do it....Fresh and amazing with a nuance or two, always keeps me coming back for more. Split two dishes with a friend; the Eggs Benedict and French Toast with Nutella and strawberries. The nuance here was 'bacon jelly' on the egg dish. Well, I had never had bacon jelly, but as usual, it did not disappoint! I literally verbalized while chewing, 'I LOVE BACON JELLY!'

Would highly recommend this restaurant. Food was excellent, service wonderful and menu options outstanding.

Always amazing!

I love this place! Always great service and excellent food and atmosphere.

I have had a few previous visits to Oxford Exchange, and really enjoyed each. This visit, however, was outstanding!! We were lucky to be seated in a very comfortable area and our server was incredible!! She is amongst the best I ever experienced. The other waitstaff was also wonderful: very unusual for such a busy restaurant. \n\nThe brunch menu was quite large- something for every taste, and our choices were over the top !! The monkey bread French toast was magnificent to view, totally decadent!! The spinach, feta omelet was scrumptious, as well. With freshly brewed exotic tea, this meal was amongst the best I've had for some time--anywhere!!

We love it! It's a great place and the food was ver good. \nThanks!!

Much delayed review, but went here with my guy for Valentine's Day brunch. It was our first time there and we were thoroughly impressed! Great food and atmosphere. A gem in the Tampa Bay area

We had a great time, and enjoyed our meals very much. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. Two of us has dietary restrictions, and they easily accommodated us by modifying our dish. The place is very loud, but it is full of character and charm, as well as added features like the coffee bar, gift shop and book store.

A wonderful Sunday brunch at Oxford Exchange. The space is large, but it doesn't feel too big. It was very busy on a Sunday morning. We sat in the very pretty courtyard. The servings are very big and the coffee is delicious. Stop at the tea bar for a macaron on your way out! After our delicious breakfast, we wandered around the other rooms to browse at the books and gift items. They even have a Warby Parker shop!

I love going to the Oxford Exchange. The food is great, and its a fun place to go eat. I have never been unhappy with a meal there. With that being said, dinner for 3 with a tip was almost $100 and we weren't drinking alcohol. Its pricey. Nobody had anything special, we had tea to drink and the three people split one dessert. One of us had a salad and a tiny cup (very tiny) of delicious chicken chili. One of us had wanted the mahi tacos, and they were OUT OF THEM at noon on a Friday. Seems implausible, but true. The atmosphere is VERY LOUD and I found that I was hoarse after I left because the noise level was so loud in there that I had to scream to have a conversation. I always like visiting there because it is so unique and there are LOTS of people there to watch. Very interesting and different place to go and usually a very good menu but I think the prices are a little ridiculous.

Lunch get-together with friends. On the pricey side but worth it. Excellent selection of creative and unusual choices. I had a roasted vegetable salad with chicken, which was wonderful. Their tea list is pages long! While you are waiting to be seated there are bookstores and gift shops to browse, and lots of comfortable casual seating after you leave the serving area, if you want to continue your meeting. I spent 3 hours there quite happily.

Menu was diverse and inviting. Portions were very satisfying. Hubby had a spinach salad with salmon that was lovely. My pumpkin pancakes were amazing. Just found the dining room noise level extremely high. Hard to talk to one another across the table.

Our server was amazing. He was open in all of his suggestions and recommended delicious teas and food!

Fabulous good, great service and simply awesome atmosphere- we love this place and their delectable menu!

Oxford Exchange is always a great place to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion. It has a unique atmosphere. Love sitting in the atrium. The crispy chick peas are a must!

Amazing! Can't say enough great things.

Our server could have been a little more attentive and it was a tad bit too noisy for me...makes it difficult to carry a conversation. Otherwise, great tasting food and great energy in this little hot spot!

small servings and overpriced. Yes, the environment is unique but very commercial feeling.

I love this restaurant but was frustrated when I asked for more iced tea that it was another 3.75 I don't mind paying for something that I know I am purchasing but found this to be over the top and it was implied that this was the house iced green tea.

Such a great place to take anyone. It is like showing off the best of Tampa!

I go to OE frequently and this has never happened before. Our waitress/server kept taking everything off the table including our water glasses and napkins as she was rushing us to leave.\nIt was a horrible feeling and my friend was telling a horrible story and it was just rude!

try the seasonal scone with cream and preserves. YUM!!!

Service was ok, not the best or worst I have experienced. I made a reservation a week in advance and asked for a table outside. I got there about 45 min before to check on the reservation and they informed me they were right on time, which I completely understand. \n\nI went back at the time of my reservation and they seated me at a table next to the kitchen. I asked the waitress if we could get a table outside, like I had originally requested and she said it's not guaranteed when you reserve a table, and they have people waiting 30+ min for a table outside. \n\nMy question is, if I made a res a week in advance, and they could see that I requested a table outside, why couldn't they inform me when I checked the first time since I was there 45 min early. Also, you would think a week is enough time to put me on whatever list they were going from of people waiting to be seated outside. The hostess did not communicate the info to us very graciously at all, or make us feel better in the slightest bit. \n\nShe essentially said, 'This is the table you get, ok?'\n\nthis was my first time there, was not impressed

Wonderful but not on a Sunday. Our service was very slow and our server was not attentive. I usually have great service but yesterday for Sunday brunch just wasn't at the same level I usually enjoy.

Amazing as always! Love, love OE!

My first visit to the Oxford Exchange and I now understand the hype. OE is where the young professionals lunch along side of a variety of ladies day out groups. Excellent wine list and a wonderful lunch menu. Two other notables: very noisy and service is laid back aka slow,

We had a very enjoyable lunch to celebrate a friend's birthday and particularly the falafel salad.

Everything was awesome! I would go again!!

This place rocks. A new favorite. Not only the taste, but the whole atmosphere is awesome. Tea shop, coffee shop, book shop and store all make this a place not to be missed. The kallettes are a don't miss!

This is always a favorite place! The menu items are unique and delicious. The only complaint was with the check in. They didn't have our reservation and then were adamant that there wasn't any room, when in fact 1/2 the restaurant was empty. Once we produced the email we were seated.

Delicious food with a great ambiance.

Too loud. Ungodly loud. My chopped salad was adequate, but for 17 bucks it should've wowed me. Very basic and totally un-exciting. Bleh. Nothing wow about it.

I adore this place! Always wonderful and always a hit with every member of the group.

Service wasn't amusing but the food and environment were outstanding!

Love this place the atmosphere is so good , the food is amazing I always get sweet potatoes fries and the chicken burger so good .. and if you are into to tea you will love it in there . You definitely need to try their tea lavender lemonade the best !

The menu has interesting items. Food was very good. Server was excellent. Noise level was louder than I like.

Oxford Exchange is a beautiful restaurant, with lovely food and beverage options, as well as a well-curated gift and curio shop, book shop, and eyeglass shop, however...\n\nThe service is significantly lacking--servers are slow to greet you, show no initiative (read: common sense) to bring items of necessity without you asking (hello cream and sugar for coffee and hot tea), and are extremely slow bringing those items once you've asked (consistently 15-20 minutes from when you ask until you receive the said cream, sugar, butter, ketchup, etc.), not to mention excessively slow to bring your check. \n\nAdditionally, the tabletops, accoutrements on the tables (i.e. salt and pepper shakers, flower vases, etc.) and menus, feel dirty and used. I always hope for a fresh, unstained menu, and a clean, crumbless, smudgless/sticky-free table, but am consistently disappointed.\n\nFor me, these two issues seriously detract from the overall experience the Oxford Exchange is trying to provide. From the hoity toity attitude their staff exudes, to the price they are trying to command, they could stand to improve.

AMAZING venue and wonderful ambiance. Went for afternoon tea and it was delightful (and delicious). Loved it!

ANOTHER FUN AND YUMMY TAMPA RESTAURANT\nNestled on a small Hyde Park Street, Oxford Exchange is full of surprises. Whether you enter through the Warby Parker eyeglass store or the café/tea area, you are in for a big treat. We were seated immediately in this hustle bustle, great vibe restaurant. Hospitality was at its best, as was the service. Vinny was pleasant, kind, efficient and on point throughout the entire meal. The food was absolutely delicious. We shared the fried avocado wedges serves on a flavorful aioli, which could have had a bit more of a bite to it, for my taste. Then I enjoyed the black bean burger served with an overly generous portion of sweet potato fries. The serving was huge, too much really, but the quality of the food was impeccable. My husband had the lighter dish, a chicken paillard over a bed of nicely dressed greens.\nMy only disappointment was when I asked to see the dinner menu and found out that Oxford Exchange is only open for breakfast and lunch!!!

The chicken sandwich was incredibly delicious. Everything was fresh, homemade, hot, and generally amazing. Wish I lived closer so I could go all the time.

Superb lunch experience, one of the best in all of Tampa Bay - I had the chance to meet Blake and Allison the owners and creators of OE earlier in the day at the Circle of Influencer breakfast sponsored by Frontier Communications and the Tampa Chamber so I invited my wife to lunch. Excellent atmosphere, food and setting... big hit with Mary, it was her first time at OE!

Beautiful ambience and a convenient location for friends to gather for lunch. Food is just okay in my opinion.

This is a great place for ANY occasion. I have dined here at least six times. The one thing that stands out and is commented on every time is the noise level. I think if you know this ahead of time you won't be disappointed. Personally it doesn't bother me. But if high noise level is a deal breaker, then unfortunately I think you'd be happier somewhere else.

We all had salads or flatbread. All was very good! Noisy place, cannot really have a meeting. The overall building is outstanding.

Walking distance to the University of Tampa makes OE the perfect place for family and friends to treat their special student to a wonderful meal in a beautiful spot. Always make a reservation and you'll be seated promptly.

Super fun environment and a super creative space! The service was excellent and the food came very fast and was delicious.

Best cappuccino EVER! We were in Tampa for The University of Tampa's family weekend and my daughter who attends there absolutely loves OE. We love it now as well.

I made my reservation with the Oxford Exchange through Open Table, but when I got to the restaurant, they did not have my reservation in their system. I showed them my confirmation email but they made not effort to fix the problem. This was very frustrating seeing as I had taken the initiative to make a reservation before hand. I still like the restaurant and they have very good food, but on this occasion, their customer service was very disappointing.

I have never been to this place so when it was recommended we jumped on the chance to go.\n\nWhile the restaurant was beautiful, the service and food left me flat and it's a place that I won't be going back to.

We enjoyed lunch in the fountain room with beautiful skylights. The TeBella chai was amazing. Afterward we enjoyed shopping and seeing the unusual items in the store. So much fun!

A great place to meet a friend for lunch. They were very accommodating with special diet requests. We also enjoyed the ambiance and having comfy seating to just sit and chat after a delicious lunch.

The food was really good! \nThe only negative is that I ordered hot tea & my daughter ordered coffee b/4 we ever placed our food order. The food arrived & we were still sitting there with no coffee or tea. Finally they brought the coffee but still no tea.\nA few minutes later I had to ask for my tea.

I made a special point of telling hostess to tell my guest , whom I described, that I was already seated. Unfortunately, she did not and that delayed turning the table but server was superb. Realize it is very crowded at lunch. Lovely venue. Thank you.

I was really excited to find someplace that does Afternoon Tea. The ambiance is amazing but there is a lot going on in this space. We had to ask 3 different people where we were to go for the afternoon tea. The service was great but I was a little underwhelmed by the pastries. It also would have been nice to get a rundown of what exactly we were eating. The food was simply placed down and the server walked away. I would give it another try but probably for the brunch and pass on the tea.

Beautiful time

Great food,great people

The lunch was well prepared, creative and tasty. The atmosphere was hectic. The wait staff seemed rushed to the point of inattentive service. Beverages were never refilled despite asking.

Good food, nice restaurant, but very noisy.

This is one of my favorites in Tampa for me and my daughters! My lovely daughter-in-love was in town visiting while her husband (my son) is deployed serving our country. She had never been to OE so I set up reservations and requested a table by the fountain. We were escorted promptly to our table right by the fountain. (Yay!) We had brunch drinks, breakfast, and coffee! It was ALL delightful and tasty! Our waiter was very prompt and attentive! We purchased gifts which were beautifully packaged and also bought delicious tea in adorable little tins! It was a wonderful day and my daughter loved her first experience at Oxford Exchange!! OE isn't a 'quiet little romantic' place... it's a bustling, energetic, eclectic, GEM in Tampa!! :o) Love it! \nVictoria

great Sunday breakfast with superb food, ambiance and service.

Great environment and helpful staff. Food prices are a little too high - $16 for a club sandwich?

Only thing bad was the sausage(link).I would be happy to pay more for a higher quality meat. Other than that the place is great.

As always, everything about the Oxford was perfect. My staff was so happy to enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Our waitress was great and the food was amazing. \nThank you for a great time!

Great place for a lunch date, but the noise level is too loud to make this an exceptional dining experience.

The food was spectacular especially for a breakfast meal. We shared the pancakes and the omelet. The cinnamon pancakes were fluffy and tasty, covered with syrup and candied pecans. The syrup allotment was stingy . The omelet was cooked to perfection boasting a rich goat cheese filling and crispy but cooked vegetables. The rye toast was nondescript and cold, however . The coffee, Buddy Brew blend, was tasty and rich. The service was okay. She seemed busy and rushed us a bit. We were seated on the deck which was so loud, the meal was not enjoyable and exhausting. The sun glare was unmanageable. My guest had to put on sunglasses and turn to sit sideways. It was expensive! Two breakfast entrees with two cups of coffee and the bill was $44.00.

Amazing restaurant. Loved the atmosphere and the brunch was out of this world. Loved the stores and the decor. The textures and colors on the walls were mesmerizing!! Will definitely return again and again!!

Every experience I have here is lovely!\n\nLove to sit in the Atrium near the fountain.

I've been to the Oxford Exchange at least 10 times, and had invited another couple to join us who had never dined there. I specifically requested a table in the courtyard since it is a much nicer spot to sit than the main dining room. Not only were we not seated in the courtyard, but they seated our party directly in front of the kitchen, with a huge party of 14 behind us. Not exactly what I would think would be considered one of OE's better tables. While I understand that being seated in the courtyard isn't guaranteed, when I asked at the hostess stand to wait for a table, I was told it would be 45 minutes, which seemed unreasonable based on the number of people waiting to be seated. The manager was dismissive of my concerns and did nothing to make me feel like a valued customer.\n\nOn the bright side, Jeremy was an excellent server, and made up for some of the disappointment.

Very noisy. \nSun in my eyes, too bright in the garden room\nWill try indoor eating area next time\nFood was ver good

I loved the environment for brunch on Sunday morning--I loved just sitting in the building, and looking around. Unfortunately, the food didn't taste amazing. The menu was exciting, but seems overpriced. Granted, I ordered the kale/quinoa scramble, which was probably the 'healthiest' thing on the menu, but it did not seem like there was effort to make it taste even a little bit better than just all those things stirred around. On the other hand, it came with some raspberry preserves to put on the toast, which I could have eaten a bowl of. I'll go again for the atmosphere, but I'm not rushing back, especially for a $3 cup of coffee that was not refilled.

Loved our Sunday Brunch at the Oxford Exchange!! \nThe food was excellent. Great flavors and wonderful service. \nYou must try the tea, it was great too!

Not all of food was awesome but the ambiance, service, and attention to detail has is coming back with friends to try the afternoon tea.

I always enjoy taking friends and visitors to OE. The food is interesting and delicious. The architecture and décor always impress!

Food was good, great service but unfortunately food is overpriced just for a simple lunch

I love lunches at Oxford Exchange. I always try to arrive 15-20 minutes early to check out all of the unique products in the store, lovely jewelry, cards, and books. Food is always excellent, although service can be a bit touchy. Servers are always pleasant, just sometimes a bit overwhelmed? I don't mind too much, since it's such a lovely place to spend an afternoon.

We love everything about Oxford Exchange. We enjoyed our breakfast so much that we brought a couple of friends the following day and they enjoyed the place as much as we did. Oxford Exchange has an amazing trendy vibe with great energy in the air. For breakfast we ordered the classic breakfast and also the baked oatmeal. The baked oatmeal was like eating dessert it was so good. The classic breakfast with eggs, potatoes, bacon and 'thick' toast was very good. The preserves that accompany the toast is delicious. They use local brewers for the coffee (buddy brew coffee) which all of us enjoyed. Their china was made in England!\n On our first visit our waitress was fantastic. The next day when we brought our friends the waitress was pretty good but not as attentive.\nOxford Exchange is worth a visit if you are in the area. The ambiance, the food with reasonable prices gives this place a thumbs up.\n They have parking in the back (LOT C) which makes it convenient. Next time we visit Tampa we hope to check it out for lunch.

Yes, I would recommend it to a friend just to have the experience of being in a place like that. Loved the building. \nThe price is high for what you get. My food was extremely salty, couldn't eat it. My server was never around. She took forever to take my order. Very noisy. My neighbors next table complaining about the same. Even though I had reservations I had to wait for another 20 minutes. I don't think I would go back, it is not worth it.

I had not been to Oxford Exchange before, but had heard lots of rave reviews. It's a lovely space and well appointed. The atrium dining room was really pretty, but we were beaten up by the sun for our entire meal. I had the Seasonal Chopped salad, which was fine. I don't know which of the ingredients would have pushed the price to $17. My guest had the Club sandwich and sweet potato fries. Both looked delicious! The server's attention was minimal, which was initially not a problem since it was a business lunch, but contributed to the one-course meal becoming a 90-minute lunch. Perhaps another time for a leisurely brunch in clothes appropriate to sweat in.

I loved the Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes! So good. I actually split them with a friend and it was enough food.

consistently good food & service\nreservations needed for brunch\ninteresting location\nparking is challenging but not impossible\nenjoyable for lunch too

If you haven't been, you must go. The decor is grand, the vibe is cool and the food is fantastic. Try the brussel sprouts, the best around!

Host not particularly warm but they were busy. However, that does not excuse lack of service. Food was good, but noise level was obtrusive.

I love the food here and it reminds me of home a little bit. Service was good but the acoustics are terrible! Couldn't hear anyone at our table....wish they could do something about it, would go more often.

In town for the weekend and we looked on OT for somewhere to have a late brunch. So impressed with everything at the Oxford Exchange. Very cool place. The food was outstanding. The wait staff were friendly and eloquent. I'm definitely coming back here!!

This is my second visit. Our waiter did not seem like he was in a good mood that day. We had to ask other people to refill our water. When we told him we thought our tea was warm, he said okay. he didn't bring the jam for our toast.

I'm a repeat diner at Oxford Exchange. In addition to a fabulous menu and superb wait staff it's an architectural jewel.

I love that I can order up breakfast, lunch or even show up for afternoon tea service at Oxford Exchange. The breakfast options include omelets as well as a beautiful prepared stack of buttermilk pancakes, and nutella french toast. Lunch offerings include some delicious salads that are never boring, as well as some tasty burgers - beef and chicken included. BTW, the chicken burger is better than I had expected. It was juicy and full of flavor.\n\nMy favorite of all the options, however, is the afternoon tea. The tea trays serve up savory to sweet bites, all perfectly portioned to accompany a pot of TeBella tea. TeBella has many great options, including the herbal Mango Melange, and the perfectly flavored Florida Orange Blossom Green tea. For something different, try the Salted Caramel Latte, a tea version of the coffee drink. \n\nOnce you're done dining, take a moment to peruse the shop and book store outside the restaurant. If you aren't up for a full meal, then avail yourself of the Buddy Brew and TeBella counter offerings. You won't be disappointed if you're a caffeine connoisseur. \n\nIn all, Oxford Exchange is a pleasant way to spend part of a leisurely afternoon.

There is no place like OE in the bay area, and thank God it's in downtown Tampa. Fabulous décor , classy renovated building, and a hip crowd. Oh, and the best cappuccino outside of Italy. Thank you Buddy Brew and the amazing OE baristas.

It is simply the best restaurant in downtown Tampa. Wonderful ambience, great food, always a lively crowd, and excellent staff. Do not miss the Buddy Brew Coffee bar ... highly recommend their Affogato.

THE iconic locale in Tampa. It does EVERY thing right -- excellent kitchen, dynamic interior design, superb service, wonderful ambience, and best coffee bar (Buddy Brew) in the city. First class in every respect.

My husband and I met my college classmate for Sunday brunch OE. My husband's Monkey Bread French Toast was so flavorful! I had the Kale Scramble which was served as ordered, a nice healthy option. We ordered one small plate - as much as we both luv Brussel sprouts, they were a bit of a disappointment (cooked perfectly, but no real taste). The real star of the afternoon was our tea (specifically Carrot Cake and Sweet Banana Creme). We each received a piping hot kettle that easily contained 3 enjoyable cups per person. It is a bit nosey, but that con can easily be overcome as the building's architecture, gift shop and cafe make the experience so notable.

My partner and I came in for brunch on Father's Day (not to mark the occasion; we just like your brunch), and Carly was the biggest sweetheart! She was attentive and helpful, and her demeanor is unmatched at OE. I've been here countless times and have had god-awful service more often than good service (due obviously to poor scheduling by management), but I return for the food. Now I will return for the food and for Carly's fantastic service.

My eggs benedict was one of the best that I've ever had. Everyone I dined with cleared their plates and finished their specialty coffee drinks. I gave an overall 4 star rating only because we had to wait almost 40 minutes for a table, despite having a reservation and people who were being seated before us were walk-ins. We requested atrium seating in our online reservation and again when checking in, yet walk-ins were seated there before us and we were placed in the main dining area right next to the podium, where people who were waiting kept bumping into our table. Other than that, service was good, I really enjoyed the ambiance, and I'll definitely make a reservation when I go back to visit Tampa.

What a lovely place! My husband had the egg whites and kale with black quinoa and I had the panko crusted avocado and eggs on the side. My son really enjoyed his lemon poppyseed pancakes. Everything was delicious!

Not my first visit, but for our friends it was. They enjoyed everything from the food to the surroundings. I guess we really did enjoy we were back for brunch on Saturday and coffee yesterday. It's quite a unique find and worth the visit .

Make reservations! This place is very busy and there's a good reason why..top notch! We went there for brunch and I ordered a good sized ham and guryere cheese omelette. My husband had the lemon poppy pancakes drizzled with strawberries and blueberries. Excellent! Nice selection of teas and coffees and the lunch menu is awesome as well. Try the lobster grilled cheese and the roasted brussel sprouts. There's a beautiful garden seating available, and a book store along with a unique gift shop. It's a great place to bring out of town guests! This is our favorite place!

Outstanding food, service and ambiance! The roasted Brussel sprouts were out of this world and I don't usually eat them. Enough said!