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The Oxford Cafe
337 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802, United States
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Review №1

Service was a little slow and there werent many people there. I had to ask twice to get the Wi-Fi so I can get some work done on the laptop. But the food here is always the very best absolutely top notch when it comes to the grub

De
Review №2

Foods dynamite! Chicken fried steak and eggs. Pancakes massive. Could double as launchpad for Saturn V rocket.

jo
Review №3

I go here regularly, the food is bomb. jeromy, vince and one other server are great & always take really good care of us but everyone else doesn’t care about the customers & ignores them. keep it up jeromy & vince:)

De
Review №4

Atmosphere is like a small town bar and grill. My wife and I split a 1 pound ribeye and fries. Was super.

Jo
Review №5

Good food.Staff real people.Been stopping by their for years.Steak and eggs full breakfast.12 dollars.Also hello and thank you.Tip or no tip.Tip them good.Their working people like me.

An
Review №6

Historic building, open late-nights, and always good for people-watching and interacting with the fun and colorful patrons. The waitstaff are quick and attentive. The breakfasts are consistently high-quality and a good deal.

ad
Review №7

Great atmosphere, clean, great prices. Great staff. Highly recommend

Bo
Review №8

Interesting local bar with a lot of flavor. Grill behind the bar and decent food.

Sa
Review №9

Great food. Good service will return

Ri
Review №10

Good food, burgers were great, service..... Nice to have a full bar and casino machines.

Ri
Review №11

Its the Ox. Great food...great prices....great service....huge portions.

Ka
Review №12

Just amazing, absolutely fantastic. Dont think twice, just go. There are few places like this left in the world, enjoy it!!!

Ta
Review №13

Minus having to pay at the bar and dining room separately and no straws, great good ok bloody mary.

De
Review №14

Nice old place. Cool little diner in back.

Je
Review №15

Perfect breakfast every time️

au
Review №16

The oxford is without a doubt the best burger in missoula. if your lucky youll get Robert as a cook and he knows how to perfectly prepare that thing for ya. my buddy got the albacore tuna melt and he loved it. great French frys, great music, slots and great people. we love this place and always come here when were in missoula.

Ed
Review №17

Probably the best chicken fried steak Ive ever had in my life! Friendly, goodhearted people who work here and would come here again the next time Im in Missoula.

hj
Review №18

Great breakfast all day and really nice staff! Everything we got was cooked really well.Lots of weirdos milling around the casino machines, which made for uneasy bathroom visit.

Co
Review №19

Always make a point to stop whenever were in town! Always an experience, best breakfast.

Te
Review №20

Best breakfast. Chicken fried steak is possibly the best Ive had.. The special gravy scared me at first but its great

So
Review №21

This classic location always remains the same... good food and friendly service.

Me
Review №22

The food is delicious, the wait staff is quick and always friendly. I am sad to say that the prices have recently increased, and I can no longer afford to eat there as often as I have in the past.

Da
Review №23

Breakfast was fantastic definitely worth the trip and the money

pe
Review №24

No nonsense place nothing fancy but always reliable. Great bloody mary

Ty
Review №25

I could drink and bathe in JJs gravy. Id gladly wait an hour plus on those busy nights to stuff my face with that chicken fried steak! My last visit some kid tried to complain it took to long and then tried to return his food when he ordered wrong( oh he did order wrong I had the pleasure of sitting by him. He was drunk, annoying and wrong). He began to brag about how he managed a few bars in town and waiting for food that long was unacceptable. For the ox special it is always worth it. No one was impressed and you guys put the drunk dude in his place. You guys killed it. If you are visiting Missoula the Oxford is a must stop for some late night drunk food. I recommend the ox special or at least order some JJs on the side you wont regret it I promise.

Da
Review №26

JJ breakfast all day, everyday!

Je
Review №27

Great food nice atmosphere.

Jo
Review №28

Comfy spot!. Like grandmas house

No
Review №29

Food was not that great. I could of went to McDonald’s and got better food with actual flavor

Er
Review №30

Food was delicious service was fast and prices were bearable..

Mr
Review №31

Nice little hometown bar and grill, even has a casino attached! The people were friendly and the food was ok. My husband had a 16oz ribeye for $16, not a bad price. I had the open faced roast beef, it was good just a little thin. Overall a decent stop.

de
Review №32

The food is great when you can get service. The lack of respect for other time is abundance. I have worked in the service industry for 20 years. This use to be such a great place to eat for all my family. After the service tonight we will never be back. I will spend my money locally to those who hold their employees to the standard of respecting the customer. The employees get upset they have to work.

Do
Review №33

Never got any food, walked out

Ke
Review №34

Open 24 hours, with good food and beverages including beer... The staff rocks.Was here today. Our waitress, Darn, was so cordial, efficient, and helpful!Quick food and service. Pool table, card table, a casino...most awesome. A fun place to hang, esp after other restaurants close.

Ro
Review №35

Always a great place to grab a bite to eat or play keno late at night.

br
Review №36

Good food and good drinks

Ty
Review №37

Food is still good after doing it for decades. Service is okay, but slow to get orders out. Four stars for food after 2am, four stars for service, one star for speed of the short order cook.

Va
Review №38

Good food is always nice to find. The original al menu had great names for each dish and you can still see what they are because of the sign above the grill area. They have a unique one of a kind JJs gravy house made and delicious with their biscuits and gravy; it is a white gravy that has a spicy kick to it. They have a full service bar here, a pool table, and a pinball machine as well. Also a small casino area is available as well, it is tucked away towards the back and side of the main area of the Cafe. One of the only places in town that is open 24 hours a day. Highly recommend this place for someone looking to experience one of the signature locations that you will only find in Missoula.

st
Review №39

Great food grest price

Da
Review №40

Best 1/2 pound burger in town for five bucks! Plus, they serve the plain, no-frills potato crinkly fries without all of the batter that everyone else serves. I make it a point to take my out-of-town guests to the Ox!

Se
Review №41

Best joint in town

Da
Review №42

Great food and a lot of it! Low prices !

Kr
Review №43

Home away from home!

An
Review №44

My order of the Philly was salty, I was hungry and ate the 1st sandwich but couldnt the 2nd one.The French Fries was delicious and was unsalted which I enjoyed.I also noticed that the restaurant smelled like pee which even my Friend noticed. I dont think I will come back.

Mi
Review №45

This place is a little bit of everything-24hour diner, bar with pool table, and casino. Food was fine (didnt care for the JJs gravy but others rave about it). Service was fine.

Ch
Review №46

Good diner food at a decent price. Everything is a la cart, so the advertised $5 burger is $7.50 if you want a side of fries and $8.00 with mayo. For two of us we opted for the large fry on the side and there was plenty left after we were done picking at them!

Br
Review №47

Good greasy spoon open 24/7. The JJ gravy was delicious. Very good pricing on food!

Wi
Review №48

Most everytime Ive gone its been excellent. Recently though I had a bad experience. Rick, I believe is his name, was really rude. It took 45 minutes to get our food, and when we got our check he made some unnecessary comments about how we were slowing his closing down (we werent even the only ones there.) When we stood up for ourselves he became even more rude. On a Friday night a 24 hour restaurant should be more than ready to accommodate a small group of people. Normally though, the Ox is great, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious.

An
Review №49

Breakfast! Country fried steak! Asian server, who hugged me the 2nd time we went in! Love it! Love the history pics. And the bison head made me sad, but makes me determined to see the Bison Range.

Aa
Review №50

The food is fine. The service is slow. But when the place is packed at 2am by a group of ravenous drunkards who spontaneously break out into a choir singing Wagon Wheel because its on the stereo. Theres no place Id rather be.

Ch
Review №51

I come here almost every day. The staff is great and the food is good. What else do you want from a diner?

Ra
Review №52

So upon reading good reviews I thought we would give the Oxford a try. I ordered a rib steak that was reasonably priced. However the meal was not the best. Salad of wilted lettuce, limp fries and a piece of toast. The kicker for me was $1.50 for 8 ounces of soda with NO refills. We wont be back.

Te
Review №53

Its a dive with good eats! I had bacon and eggs and the hubs had the Chicken fried steak with JJs special gravy, NOT for the faint of heart, regardless he enjoyed it very much. Our waiter was also the cook and busing tables, a true factotum! A good meal at a good price.

Je
Review №54

Yreat food very clean great staff and fantastic burgers

da
Review №55

Loved the mushroom OX burger and the bloody Mary.

Bi
Review №56

This is one of the best places to eat in Missoula and it is not fancy. Its open 24/7 so anytime you want to grab some fresh bacon and eggs or a steak its always available. The prices are pretty good. This place secretly has the best pancakes in town. One pancake for 3 bucks and its a full meal.

An
Review №57

I love this place.

Da
Review №58

Worst meal and service..been going there for 17 years and always had good meals. Ordered bacon and eggs; forgot the eggs, pattymelt blood red, English muffin dripping in butter on grill rather than taking time to put in toaster. Sat at counter and watched has browns sit for 10 minutes getting cold while trying to figure orders out. Coffee cup sat empty while they walked past it multiple times until asked them for more..so disappointed and wont go back.

Au
Review №59

Awesome atmosphere, lousy staff. Waitress was not good at taking orders. Was not impressed

Sa
Review №60

Very good service and great prices.

Ne
Review №61

My overall experience was nice, the staff working that night were fun to talk wit! Bonnie, youre awesome did a great job & I cant remember the other guys name, that was working. Ill just call him Mr. California, he said he was from there! You guys were cool and I enjoyed myself, very much! Stay Awesome!

Br
Review №62

Awesome people work there and loved the food! Cool bar! Enjoyed this place!!

lo
Review №63

JJs is my new favorite thing omg ask for it

27
Review №64

Delicious breakfast and the service was friendly! Has a feel of the authentic. Im from MT, it just feels good to be home and this restaurant delivered!

st
Review №65

The atmosphere of this place is a little dry in my opinion but the food is really frickin good, and so is the service.

Ra
Review №66

My all time favorite hangout. Perfect for people watching

Br
Review №67

Wrong order taken, cold gravy, over cooked steak, rude bartender.

To
Review №68

Great food, service, price and atmosphere. Its hard to clean your plate when you get that much food.

Tr
Review №69

Cute grill and bar with a homely menu. Theres pinball and slot machines as well! The menu is great and feels like a diner.

St
Review №70

Jjs special is great! Open 24 hours, better than dennys, and friendly staff

Ne
Review №71

Great late night meal after hanging out with coworkers

Ka
Review №72

Unfriendly, unprofessional and in my opinion a bit racist. Not like it used to be thats fo sho...

Th
Review №73

Great food, but not all employees are friendly.

Ki
Review №74

Service was terrible. We left without ordering.

Le
Review №75

Great food large portions

Ce
Review №76

We were told The Oxford was a must in Missoula so we went on a Sunday morning. Not crowded, service was fast, food was very good and the prices are very low.The pancake is probably 2 inches thick, fluffy and delicious. Eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly, the coffee was great and our cups were kept full.

D
Review №77

Love the chicken fried steak. Get the gravy on the side.

wi
Review №78

Took over 2 hours to get our food. Not a huge fan of the wait but, the cook made up for the long wait. He was funny, entertaining and made the visit enjoyable.

Ma
Review №79

Food and the wait staff go above and beyond

Ch
Review №80

Love the ox!

Jo
Review №81

Cheap! Open 24/7 and downtown a great place to eat with friends for a cheap night out. They have a bar so you can have a few drinks and even better they have great breakfast thats what Im talking about!

Ji
Review №82

Great staff, super friendly, great food especially the burgers

Le
Review №83

Food and service was fantastic. Lighting was dim but that didnt matter. We will be going back

Ma
Review №84

Great food great atmosphere.. The waiter-bartender was right on it.. Will definitely go back

Mc
Review №85

Great food! Amazing prices!

fr
Review №86

Best chicken fried steak in town! With JJs gravy

Fr
Review №87

Always open. Best breakfast deal in town. Its a bit greasy but still great. An honest value, respectful, hard working people who do their best to serve you.

Yo
Review №88

Used to love this place but the last 2 times food took over an hour and a half or didnt get it at all. They dont even have the courtesy to tell you the food will be a wait.

By
Review №89

Good food, amazing prices

An
Review №90

Amazing, friendly staff and amazing food to match, at anytime of day. Always a nice mix of eclectic folks to people watch while you enjoy the food and atmosphere of a historic and nostalgic place.

Mi
Review №91

Grossly understaffed for a weekend night (9PM). Took an actual 47 minutes for the food to come out (2 burgers and a grilled cheese sandwich). Staff was nonchalant, aloof and unapologetic. Will not be returning.

La
Review №92

Jj special ! Amazing ! Go to for chicken fried steak and eggs

Er
Review №93

The times I ate here the food was awesome! Burgers were huge and the steaks were great! I ate at the Ox 5 times and every time the service was super.

Ch
Review №94

Great food and an even better price. You can get a hamburger cheaper than it works be at even McDonalds and its a true 1/2 pound of real meat. Amazing! I works eat the burgers here before even going to a fancier restaurant with $10 burgers.The atmosphere is somewhat divey, but the servers and bartenders were awesome and on the ball!I would highly recommend this place. I cant wait to try their breakfast!!!

Pe
Review №95

Everytime I come in they dont even let me order they know exactly what Im in the mood for and whip it up for me no questions asked! And everytime I leave satisfied full and happy

Am
Review №96

SERVICE FOOD ARE INCREDIBLY GREAT

La
Review №97

Loved the old school downtown feel.

Ke
Review №98

Good bar food and drinks after a concert at the Wilma!

sh
Review №99

Food terrible, service even worse

Wi
Review №100

The Oxford Cafe is posibly the oldest cafe in Missoula. There is alot of history with this business, I like the hamburgers, The Double Ox Burger is legendary. This will fill you to the brim. I had a single patty burger with fries and brown gravy, I sat back happy as a lark. They offer an interesting menu, gaming machines, table poker and a bar. A must visit and you will most likely return.

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  • Address:337 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802, United States
  • Site:http://the-oxford.com/
  • Phone:+1 406-549-0117
Categories
  • Casino
  • Bar & grill
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great bar food:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Historic:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
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