Oxford, England – Gluten Free & low-FODMAP

I arrived in Oxford by bus from Heathrow and although I was a bit jet-lagged I was also immediately enamored with the beauty of the city. Gothic architecture, museums, a castle, green space and plentiful quaint cafes await in this lovely town. A little something for everyone. Here are some of the picture & foodie highlights of the long weekend away.

Upon arrival, I had a few hours before I could check in to my Airbnb so I had a walk to a nearby cafe called Cafe Loco. After a long day of travel and surviving basically off of protein bars, tea and sheer will & determination – I definitely need greens. These greens happened to come with halloumi on top. Happy days.

Things to See

The next day I was reunited with my Koala and we spent the day exploring Oxford. Naturally, I wanted to see the Bridge of Sighs. Along the way we also enjoyed the sights of Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and the Museum of Natural History.

Things to Eat!

We found so many yummy places in Oxford, many with Gluten free and Vegan options. Here is the collection of where we went and what I enjoyed on my low-FODMAP diet.

Handlebar Cafe & Kitchen
I’ll have a coconut pancake stack with my banana please! Maple syrup, shredded coconut, coconut oil & almond milk. And a TON of my favorite bananas.
They were also doing only plant based milks for veganuary.

Chez Mal
An entirely Gluten Free Afternoon Tea in a former prison! Koala honestly thought the gluten free scones were better than the regular ones.

Coconut Tree
Seriously put this place on the top of your list to visit. Pictured here is their treacle hopper with coconut ice cream. (Hopper = coconut milk pancake) This Sri Lankan tapas place was soo good. Vegan & GF!

Browns Brasserie
A huge gluten free menu welcomes you at this classic restaurant just a short walk from the center of Oxford. This salmon & potatoes was just what I needed after a long day of exploring. Great for a date night.

I would definitely recommend Oxford for a long weekend. Stay somewhere walking distance to the town center and you’ll have plentiful options at your doorstep. I can’t decide if my favorite part was the cream tea or Coconut Tree, but I’d recommend just do both. 🙂

Be well,
Sara ♥