Winter mornings call for coffee! Thankfully, Oxford, Mississippi is home to a lively coffee scene that takes in visitors and locals alike. Oxford’s coffee shops offer a wide array of skillfully crafted beverages and bites while also bringing together friends, family, and the Oxford community. While this list does not encompass them all, each local coffee shop brings a new vision and character to the city’s coffee craze. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to relax and reflect or simply engage in lively conversation, Oxford has just the place for you!
Tucked away at 1801 University Avenue, you can find Caffecitos mobile espresso bar. This bright yellow coffee truck comes with an abundance of contagious smiles. From the founders to the baristas to the customers, Caffecitos is filled with laughter, love, and familiar faces. Caffecitos is a fan favorite and a must-try Oxford one-of-a-kind.
Neighbors to Oxford University Depot, Circle & Square is Oxford’s first microbrewery. The brewery sits 0.5 miles away from the circle and 0.5 miles away from the square. This spot at the intersection of Oxford history stands as a brewery that offers coffee, sweets, and breakfast until 2pm.
Voted Oxford’s best coffee shop for the past three years, Common Ground Coffee Bar sets the bar high. It’s’ easy access drive through is the perfect quick stop for your busy day and its menu variety will be sure to include your favorites.
One of the Square’s newest additions is the Donut Distillery, where you can find a wide array of mini donuts and coffee selections. The sprinkle boots, photo backdrop, and colorful walls, set a family friendly scene that transforms into a rooftop bar late at night. With over 12 different flavors of donuts and endless coffee options, you will be sure to find an item that is right for you!
Located on North Lamar, this mother-daughter owned roasting company features premium specialty coffees grown exclusively by women. Pop in for a tour or stop by after-hours and use the Honor Box to grab your bag of coffee (Venmo payment available).
Located in the heart of Oxford, the Square, Heartbreak Coffee is the perfect pit stop. But don’t worry, Heartbreak has opened up its second location at Chicory market if that is more convenient for you! Heartbreak is a women-founded business that has a variety of options and roasts for your everyday coffee cravings. It features a large dining area as well as an outdoor patio that sits alongside the busy streets and sidewalks of the square, a perfect place to people watch.
High Point Coffee is located a short drive down from campus and is your perfect study or afternoon hangout spot. With its large dining room, outdoor patio, fun furniture, and drive-through, High Point Coffee has so much to bring to the table including their large-scale menu. Their coffee comes from fresh crop beans from 14 countries and they are 100% ethically sourced.
From the great minds of Oxford’s beloved Tarasque Cucina, Panino Veloce specializes in sandwiches (Panino Veloce = speedy sandwich!) but also offers an array of specialty coffees featuring locally roasted dark roast beans. Grab some of their mint tea while you cup of joe – you won’t be disappointed!
One of just eleven locations, Oxford is home to a hot coffee spot located on Jackson Avenue. Shadrachs Coffee is a locally owned and operated coffee shop which aims to foster connections within the community and infuse your day with a dose of energy and positivity. While devoted to coffee roasting and brewing, Shadrachs also invites you to try their energy drinks, lemonades, smoothies, milkshakes, and so much more! Its drive through option allows for easy to grab on-the-go drinks and snacks.
Considered as the OG of coffee shops in Oxford, head up to the second floor of Square Books where you can enjoy a cup of coffee on their balcony overlooking the Square. Grab a book (they’ve got LOADS) and cozy up in their antique chairs.
