Inside The Missing Bean cafe

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Missing Bean

Oxford


Usually packed with students hunched over their laptops, this busy central coffee bar was inspired by Australia’s independent cafe scene, and benefits from its East Oxford roastery, which holds another branch. If you’re not feeling crazy for caffeine, opt for some loose-leaf tea or a smoothie instead. Fresh muffins, flapjacks, cakes and filled ciabattas make it a handy lunchtime stop.


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