Best Coffee Shops in Burford: Cafés Worth Visiting in the Cotswolds

Burford is one of the Cotswolds’ best-known market towns, and its High Street and surrounding streets offer plenty of places to stop for coffee, cake, breakfast or lunch. If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Burford, there is a good mix of traditional tea rooms, independent cafés, bakeries and larger coffee spots.

The right choice depends on what you want from your visit. Some cafés are better suited to a classic Cotswold afternoon tea, while others are convenient for a quick coffee and cake or a relaxed breakfast. Below are some of the most notable cafés and coffee shops to consider when visiting Burford.

Best Coffee Shops in Burford at a Glance

Coffee shop or café	Best for	Location
The Priory Burford – Cafe Tea Rooms & Accommodation	Traditional café experience	35 High Street
Huffkins Burford	Tea, cakes and classic Cotswold treats	98 High Street
Lynwood & Co Burford	Coffee and a casual café stop	134 High Street
Bakery on the Hill	Coffee and bakery treats	53 High Street
Hunters Cake Company Burford	Cakes and sweet treats	95 High Street
Davenford Burford	Coffee and light refreshments	136–142 High Street
Thyme & Lovage	Breakfast and café food	Church Lane
Nutmeg & Thyme at No31	Café food and drinks	31 High Street

These businesses are among the cafés currently listed in Burford by local and visitor-focused sources. The Burford Town Council also lists several of them among the town’s food and drink businesses.

1. The Priory Burford

The Priory Burford – Cafe Tea Rooms & Accommodation is a traditional option on Burford High Street and is particularly suitable if you want more than a quick takeaway coffee. Visitor listings describe it as a café and British-style tea room, with customer feedback highlighting its food, service and garden area. It’s a good option to consider when your coffee stop is also part of a longer breakfast, lunch or afternoon break.

Best for: a traditional café and tea-room experience.

2. Huffkins Burford

Huffkins Burford is one of the most established café and bakery-style stops on the High Street. Its menu is associated with classic British café and bakery favourites, including sandwiches, cakes, scones and afternoon tea. Current visitor listings also highlight its Cotswold cream tea and afternoon-tea offering. If you’re visiting Burford specifically for the traditional Cotswolds atmosphere, Huffkins is an obvious place to consider.

Best for: afternoon tea, cakes, scones and a classic Cotswold café experience.

3. Lynwood & Co Burford

Lynwood & Co Burford is another High Street option, located at 134 High Street. It is listed as a café and coffee house, with current local listings describing an Australian-British food influence.  Its location makes it convenient if you’re already exploring Burford’s shops and historic High Street.

Best for: a casual coffee and café stop while exploring the town.

4. Bakery on the Hill

Bakery on the Hill is at 53 High Street and combines the appeal of a bakery with a café stop. Current visitor listings describe it as a bakery and café, with customer reviews frequently mentioning cakes and baked goods. For visitors who want coffee alongside something freshly baked, this type of café can be particularly appealing.

Best for: coffee, pastries and bakery treats.

5. Hunters Cake Company Burford

Hunters Cake Company Burford is at 95 High Street and is particularly relevant if cake is as important to your café stop as coffee. Current local listings identify it as a cake shop, while visitor listings include it among Burford’s cafés and coffee-and-tea businesses.

Best for: cakes, sweet treats and a casual coffee stop.

6. Davenford Burford

Davenford Burford is another café option on the High Street, at 136–142 High Street. It is listed locally as a coffee shop and café, making it worth considering when you’re looking for a straightforward coffee and food stop while exploring central Burford.

Best for: a convenient coffee and light café stop.

7. Thyme & Lovage

Thyme & Lovage is located on Church Lane and offers another option away from the busiest stretch of the High Street. Current business listings classify it as a coffee shop, while visitor reviews mention breakfast and café-style dishes.

Best for: breakfast and a quieter café stop around Church Lane.

8. Nutmeg & Thyme at No31

Nutmeg & Thyme at No31 is located at 31 High Street. It is currently listed as a café and coffee house, giving visitors another independent option close to the centre of Burford.

Best for: a central café stop when exploring Burford on foot.

Other Cafés and Coffee Stops in Burford

The choice doesn’t end with the cafés above. Burford has a surprisingly broad selection for a relatively small Cotswold town. Other options currently listed by local and visitor sources include:

• Burford Garden Company Café
• The Country Kiwi
• Bakery on the Hill
• Davenford
• Hunters Cake Company
• Warwick Hall Café
• Starbucks
• Other restaurants and food businesses that also serve coffee

The Burford Town Council’s local food-and-drink directory includes cafés such as Bakery on the Hill, Burford Garden Company, Davenford, Huffkins, Hunters Cake Company and Lynwood & Co.

Where to Go for Coffee and Cake in Burford

If your main priority is coffee and cake, look towards Burford’s bakery and tea-room-style cafés. Huffkins is particularly associated with traditional cakes, scones and afternoon tea, while Bakery on the Hill and Hunters Cake Company provide alternatives for visitors looking for baked or sweet treats. This makes Burford a good place to combine a coffee stop with a walk along the High Street rather than treating the café as the entire destination.

Best Cafés for Breakfast in Burford

If you’re visiting early in the day, breakfast may be a better reason to choose one café over another. Current listings identify several Burford cafés as breakfast options, including The Country Kiwi, The Priory and Huffkins. The best choice will depend on whether you want a substantial breakfast, something lighter or simply coffee and a pastry.

Cafés Near Burford High Street

One of the advantages of visiting Burford is that many of its cafés are concentrated around the town centre. The High Street has several options within walking distance, including Huffkins, Hunters Cake Company, The Priory, Lynwood & Co and Bakery on the Hill. That means you can easily combine a café visit with:

• Browsing independent shops
• Exploring the historic town centre
• Walking along Burford High Street
• Visiting nearby attractions
• Stopping for lunch or afternoon tea

For visitors who don’t want to drive between every stop, this concentration of cafés is particularly convenient.

What Should You Consider When Choosing a Burford Café?

The “best” café depends on what you want from your visit.

For a traditional Cotswold experience

Choose a tea room or established café where afternoon tea, cakes and classic British refreshments are part of the experience.

For coffee and something sweet

A bakery or cake-focused café may be a better choice.

For breakfast

Look for cafés offering a broader morning menu rather than choosing based solely on coffee.

For families

Consider table space, menu choices, toilets and how easy it is to move around with children. Our separate guide to the best cafés in Burford for families can focus specifically on these practical considerations.

For dog owners

Check the café’s current dog policy before travelling. Policies can change, and being described as a café does not automatically mean dogs are permitted indoors. A dedicated dog-friendly cafés in Burford guide is therefore useful for visitors travelling with a dog.

Visiting Burford After Cotswold Wildlife Park?

Burford is a natural place to consider as part of a wider Cotswolds day out. If you’re visiting Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, you may want to plan your café stop separately rather than assuming that every café in Burford is immediately next to the park.

A useful itinerary could combine your wildlife park visit with time exploring Burford’s historic centre afterwards. This is particularly appealing if you want to turn a family day out into a fuller Cotswolds trip. For visitors planning their food before or during a wildlife park visit, a dedicated picnic guide to Cotswold Wildlife Park can also help with planning what to bring and how to organise the day.

Tips for Choosing a Café in Burford

A few simple considerations can make your visit easier:

• Check opening hours before travelling. Café hours can vary by day and season.
• Think about your meal rather than just your drink. If you’re hungry, a tea room or café with a broader menu may be more suitable than a bakery focused mainly on takeaway treats.
• Consider how busy Burford will be. Weekends, school holidays and pleasant weather can bring more visitors to the town.
• Don’t judge every café by online ratings alone. Reviews can help identify patterns, but your ideal café depends on what you’re looking for.
• Check specific policies in advance. This is particularly important if you are travelling with a dog, young children or anyone with accessibility requirements.

FAQs

What are the best coffee shops in Burford?

Burford has a range of cafés and tea rooms, including The Priory, Huffkins, Lynwood & Co, Bakery on the Hill, Hunters Cake Company and Davenford. The best option depends on whether you prioritise coffee, cake, breakfast, afternoon tea or a particular type of atmosphere.

Where can I get coffee and cake in Burford?

Huffkins, Bakery on the Hill and Hunters Cake Company are among the options worth considering for visitors looking for coffee alongside cakes or bakery treats.

Are there cafés on Burford High Street?

Yes. Several cafés and food businesses are located along or close to Burford High Street, including Huffkins, The Priory, Lynwood & Co, Hunters Cake Company and Bakery on the Hill.

Where is good for afternoon tea in Burford?

Huffkins is particularly associated with traditional afternoon tea, scones and other classic British café treats.

Are there family-friendly cafés in Burford?

Yes, Burford has several cafés suitable for visitors travelling with families. However, suitability depends on factors such as seating, menu choices, facilities and how busy the café is. A dedicated family café guide can provide more useful comparisons.

Are there dog-friendly cafés in Burford?

Some Burford cafés may welcome dogs, but policies can differ between businesses and may distinguish between indoor and outdoor areas. Always check the current policy before visiting with a dog.

Can I visit Burford cafés after Cotswold Wildlife Park?

Yes. Burford can be incorporated into a wider Cotswolds day out, allowing visitors to explore the town and stop for coffee, cake or lunch after visiting the wildlife park.

Conclusion

Burford has far more café choice than its size might suggest. From traditional tea rooms and afternoon tea to bakeries, independent coffee shops and casual cafés, there are plenty of places to stop during a Cotswolds day out. For a classic experience, Huffkins and The Priory are worth considering. If you’re more interested in coffee and baked treats, Bakery on the Hill or Hunters Cake Company may appeal. For a casual High Street coffee stop, Lynwood & Co and Davenford are other options to explore.

The best choice ultimately depends on what you want from your visit, and because opening times, menus and individual policies can change, it’s sensible to check current details before setting off. Current local listings confirm that Burford’s café scene includes a broad range of independent and established businesses.