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What to order at Oxford Exchange
- Must order
- Buttermilk pancakes with the maple butter.
- Signature dishes
- Buttermilk pancakes, Avocado toast, Afternoon tea
- Editor tip
- Toast named Oxford Exchange among the top 20 brunch spots in America; arrive before 9am on weekends or expect a 90-minute wait.
CuisineAmerican
Price$$
Neighborhoodnorth-hyde-park
HoursMon-Fri 7:30-17:30, Sat-Sun 8:00-17:30
Phone(813) 253-0222
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Signature dishes: Buttermilk pancakes, Avocado toast, Afternoon tea
Must order: Buttermilk pancakes with the maple butter.
Tip: Toast named Oxford Exchange among the top 20 brunch spots in America; arrive before 9am on weekends or expect a 90-minute wait.
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