Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
It's an artsy place that has couches and tables. So if you need to get some work done or just want to hang out and read or enjoy a conversation with a friend, it is the perfect place.
9 locals recommend
Cups of Oxford
1501 Jackson Ave WIt's an artsy place that has couches and tables. So if you need to get some work done or just want to hang out and read or enjoy a conversation with a friend, it is the perfect place.
It is small but the coffee, smoothies and the organic food are delectable. It has a little grocery section and serves as a restaurant and cafe. It is close to Lamar Park .
Living Foods
809 College Hill RdIt is small but the coffee, smoothies and the organic food are delectable. It has a little grocery section and serves as a restaurant and cafe. It is close to Lamar Park .
It is a little bit off the center and therefore usually more quiet. The owner is Portugese and the food is divine. There is lots of room and still it is charming.
Lusa
1120 North Lamar BoulevardIt is a little bit off the center and therefore usually more quiet. The owner is Portugese and the food is divine. There is lots of room and still it is charming.
They offer breakfast and lunch with a soup of the day and special sandwich. Try their cinnamon rolls! They are delicious and huge so take someone to share it with. Be prepared crowds...it is just that good
53 locals recommend
Bottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren AveThey offer breakfast and lunch with a soup of the day and special sandwich. Try their cinnamon rolls! They are delicious and huge so take someone to share it with. Be prepared crowds...it is just that good
Essentials
It's about 15 to 20 minutes from our place. Best take 6 and then exit over 7, instead of going through downtown.
30 locals recommend
Kroger
1070 US-51It's about 15 to 20 minutes from our place. Best take 6 and then exit over 7, instead of going through downtown.
Everything Else
Walmart Supercenter
950 Mackie DrArts & Culture
William Faulkner won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He lived and worked in Rowan Oaks and on the grounds. Need I say anything more. Park at the University Museum and take the 0.5 mile trail to Rowan Oak; it is worthwhile and parking is much easier there.
107 locals recommend
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdWilliam Faulkner won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He lived and worked in Rowan Oaks and on the grounds. Need I say anything more. Park at the University Museum and take the 0.5 mile trail to Rowan Oak; it is worthwhile and parking is much easier there.
Parks & Nature
Whirlpool Trails are good for taking a walk and running. There is a main trail that goes more or less straight to the end and there are smaller trails that branch off to the sides. If you come from 6 and merge onto Old Taylor the trail begins on the right side after the pedestrian crossing.
7 locals recommend
Whirlpool Drive
Whirlpool DriveWhirlpool Trails are good for taking a walk and running. There is a main trail that goes more or less straight to the end and there are smaller trails that branch off to the sides. If you come from 6 and merge onto Old Taylor the trail begins on the right side after the pedestrian crossing.
The lake is nice and the trails length are marked--good for a running workout. There is sculpture art in the park and some pretty houses to look at and on the park's edge is Living Foods--a cute organic food store and cafe which serves smoothies, homemade popsickles in enticing flavors.
36 locals recommend
Lamar Park
The lake is nice and the trails length are marked--good for a running workout. There is sculpture art in the park and some pretty houses to look at and on the park's edge is Living Foods--a cute organic food store and cafe which serves smoothies, homemade popsickles in enticing flavors.