# Sandford Talking Shop, Oxford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Sandford Talking Shop — Cafe in Oxford with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 22 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/oxford/restaurants/sandford-talking-shop (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Sandford Talking Shop Sandford-On-Thames, Oxford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3594632026785335515&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Sandford Talking Shop](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110234938167781262255) **In short:** Sandford Talking Shop is a cafe in Oxford, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Sandford Talking Shop Sandford Talking Shop is a community-run cafe and shop in Sandford Village Hall on Henley Road. The cafe serves hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes and light lunches, including vegetarian and vegan options. The shop stocks local products, basic staples, wines, gifts and refills for cleaning products and soaps. There is wifi, an accessible toilet and a garden outside. The venue is suitable for children, with a play corner containing toys and games, and welcomes groups. It is staffed mainly by volunteers and closes at 4pm. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Sandford Talking Shop's own website](http://sandfordtalkingshop.org/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Sandford-on-Thames Village Hall next door - Catherine Wheel 200m away - Vale House 200m away - voco Oxford Thames by IHG 250m away - T.J Hall and Son Ltd 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (22 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Oxford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272707). [More restaurants in Oxford](https://staycation.co.uk/oxford/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (22 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://sandfordtalkingshop.org/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07565 908648](tel:07565908648) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Oxford **Plus Code** 9C3WPQ6C+WX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Oxford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DOxford%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/oxford/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/oxford/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Sandford Talking Shop? Sandford Talking Shop is open Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm; Sat 9am–12pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Sandford Talking Shop any good? Sandford Talking Shop is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Sandford Talking Shop good for children? Yes, Sandford Talking Shop is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Sandford Talking Shop? 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