A great place to eat in Caversham. I highly recommend it. There are a lot of places to eat in Caversham and lots of food choices that you could make but, if you get the chance I would highly recommend that you try the Alto Lounge for a lot of reasons. It is located on the north side of Church Street just north of the Caversham Bridge. It is right off the street and has a few tables outside but I would recommend eating inside. The inside has a pub-like atmosphere with a wood floor, wood tables, pictures all over the wall and a bar along one side. We were greeted and seated remarkably quickly. The tables are numbered and ordering can be accomplished by either ordering online (pretty efficient and quick) or going up to the bar. I visited this place twice in the week that I was in the area and got an egg sandwich the first time and a burger the second time. Both were excellent. I would also recommend their ciders and ales. I tried the cider and it was one of the best I have had. Overall, this is a great choice for a meal if you are in the area. read more

Short walk from the Thames path. Delicious food with halloumi and vegan options and burgers too.

I always enjoy taking the trip back to my hometown (Reading, UK) to visit my friends and family and a couple of days ago I had the opportunity to visit one of my favourite little treasures, the under-stated 'Alto Lounge' in Caversham with my Mum. The Alto Lounge provides a quirky, unique feel with its cosy, rustic and relaxed atmosphere. The menu absolute sings to me with everything from cinnamon french toast, to burgers, hotdogs, curry and tapas. There's something for everyone and the most important facet of all, they are so flexible and accommodating. My Mum unfortunately has coeliac disease (and so can't eat gluten), and the staff ensured my Mum that they would bake her fries in the oven instead of frying them to ensure zero cross-contamination. Brilliant. A really refreshing change from the dumbstruck look she normally gets. Sitting in the candle-lit ambience, my Mother was able to relax in the knowledge that she would be enjoying food that is safe for her and I searched the menu, spoilt for choice. Typically I couldn't decide what to have, this time it was between Macaroni Cheese and a Hot dog. But then I came across, 'The Real Mac' - 'A pork frank topped with truffle mac and cheese, sautéed portobella mushroom, onions and Swiss cheese'. Perhaps peculiar for some, but it completely suited me, so was an easy choice. Customer service was impeccable and the food was delicious, I simply had to try a dessert and opted for the warming, sticky toffee pudding. The menu described, 'Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream', I asked if I could have custard instead and of course this was not a problem for them. I was not disappointed, it was indulgent bliss. The Alto Lounge is an absolute hidden treasure in Reading, the family-friendly, flexible customer service and quirky, ornate decor may fool you into thinking you've stumbled across a one-of-kind, independent hang-out. But there are in fact over 40 lounges over the UK - I'd love to visit a few others to see how similar they are and I implore you to find your nearest: thelounges.co.uk The website is actually really cool too. Without a doubt, bona fide, bliss Read the review: http://www.laurajreeves.com/2014/03/bliss-or-miss-alto-lounge.html See more at laurajreeves.com read more

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Since coming across it, this has been the new favourite amongst my friends - for a number of reasons: - it's one of the few places that serves great coffee in the evening (we love Workhouse, but it closes at 4-ish!) - great location with free parking in the Waitrose car park - friendly and genuinely helpful staff: asked for a soya milk cappuccino, if soya milk wasn't available they go out and buy some (has happened twice now) - family friendly: free games (and not just for kids: scrabble, trivial pursuit, jenga...) and colouring books / crayons - free community book exchange, bring your books & take some free - lovely atmosphere in the evening: candles on tables, rustic decor, lots of people having conversations over coffees and/or food - great tasting, quality food. Can't find a bad point about them at all. Except perhaps that it's usually busy... we've never failed to find a table but have had to share a longer table with others before. read more

Alto Lounge - Bars Near Me - Reading, WOK

One of my favourite things about this chain of cafes is the interior design. It's completely to my taste; think old churchy interiors with cosy sofas, candles and chit chat-able tables. I'm a massive fan of everything that this little local 'chain' of cafes/bars has to offer. The Lounge Bars are a wonderful invention, and I look forward to them spreading all over in a Starbucks-like rash. Yay for expansion. Alto Lounge serves a wide range of food, cakes, tapas, coffee, beer and cocktails. In short, there really is something here for everyone. At night time the whole place is lit up with candles in a cosy and personable air, which is romantic, comfortable, classy and relaxed. The food and drinks here are wonderful; slightly on the expensive side, perhaps, but I've always found that it's worth every penny. A choice selection. Go and enjoy. read more

Cool cafe / restaurant with an ethic feel similar to Giraffe. Went here for the first time with my wife (who's been there before) and had some great tapas. Good value (£15 for 6 small plates). Definitely kid friendly with lots for kids to do and parking for strollers. read more

Great breakfast. I really like the atmosphere here and will most likely come back to use as a remote office one day too. Free wifi (registration required) -- Beware! if you don't validate your Wifi registration in 20 minutes you are kicked off the wifi and told you need to go to another location to be able to activate it (that's not very nice!) read more

Alto Lounge - Bars Near Me - Reading, WOK

This restaurant is the quirkiest place in Reading! I love the interior design, the food is great (lots of choice plus there's a gluten-free menu - hooray!) and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Alto Lounge is a must if you're bored of chain restaurants and fancy something a bit different! read more

Very disappointed. Staff didn't acknowledge us upon arrival, or come to serve, We had plates collected and a spray bottle left so we cleaned the table whilst we were waiting. There were only a couple of other tables occupied so not busy either. The young staff congregated around the bar area so it seemed fully staffed. After a time of considering what to do, and with no communication received such as "someone will be with you in a moment" we decided to leave and not to return. Staff training is in much need. Saturday 10th February 2018 read more

Probably the best café anywhere tbh... The atmosphere and food is fantastic, their breakfast pancakes are especially great!!

Took a group of wedding hungover friends from the UK, US, & Japan for breakfast. Very cute, cozy, good food and fresh juice. Something for everyone. Really happy to go back. read more

Alto lounge has a great atmosphere, the staff are friendly and helpful and the food is lovely, definitely a place to visit!!!