Without a doubt, one of the best cups of coffee I've had since arriving in Reading (other than my…read moreown at home, of course), Workhorse is truly all about the coffee. Technically a chain (because there are now two of them), this is a very small independent player, competing on Reading's "coffee corner" with six other shops within 100 yards (Starbucks, Costa, Coffee Republic, West Cornwall Pasty, Pret and the one-off independent Picnic). This location of Workhorse (the other is in West Reading) is in the historic King George Hotel, believed to be one of the very oldest buildings in Reading and dates back to 1423. The shop is a completely unique split-level and since they only opened recently, is still quaintly hand finished. Certainly a nicer character than the cookie cutter Starbucks. If the competition is only about the coffee and the service, Workhorse wins hands down. Choosing my beans (eight little tubs of Guatemalan, Ethiopian, Kenyan and more I can't recall), they were ground right then and there, put into a one-off drip filter and hand watered into my coffee cup. Talk about fresh! And the food choices are all local, which made my ham, chorizo and cheese ciabatta completely guilt-free. The guy serving me was happy to talk coffee. He was particularly engaging regarding their style of coffee making as well as my thoughts on french press. He didn't get drawn into comparisons with "the other guys" across the street. (Literally, across the street - you can see their bright green banner in the window in my picture!) All of that would be worth five stars, but I have to take one back because sadly, there is no free wireless available in the shop. As I read online, that's not the demographic of customer they want to reach. That's okay. Since that's the market I'm in, I'll pop in for great coffee but it won't be my hangout.

Sunday morning find here in Reading in a quaint spot located at The George Hotel. Ordered an…read moreAmericano with cream. Wow, flush with flavour and taste, just the right amount of bitterness. The coffee bean selection looks exceptional and looking forward to repeated visits.

Went back here for another full English breakfast and just like my previous visit, everything was…read moreso good! It was super busy and I had to wait longer than last time, but it wasn't just me, I was surrounded by others like me who patiently waited for tables to free up. I was impressed by the manager who kept checking in with patrons who were waiting and I reckon it's service like that which keeps people coming back, apart from the great food of course :) They didn't have the Jaffa cake I had noticed last time, but this time I took a brownie cake as a takeaway! OMG so moist and dense and delicious and chocolate-y!! I wish had taken another piece. Will def be back if/ when in Reading again, but I hope by then the seating space will have expanded.

Good hearty breakfast, with options for all. Outdoor…read moreseating available. Clean and spacious.

What an awesome tea room! Literally on the Thames!…read more 7 of us booked a table for brunch and were not disappointed! This is quite a big barge and seats about 20 people comfortably, offering a great range of cream teas, sandwiches, breakfasts and drinks. A little quaint, traditional barge tea shop. The cups and saucers are just fabulous and the coffee mugs are varied - all adding to the variety and experience of this wonderful place. The tea is served in leaf form so you have your own strainer, which is really cool! I opted for a full breakfast today which was just right! Unfortunately they had ran out of bacon but I got an extra sausage for that! Locally sourced food which was cooked perfectly from the kitchen you can see at the end of the barge. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, offering their advice and explaining the food options as well. The service was excellent and relaxed. The most important part of finishing the meal is the separation of the bill, especially in a group. However they offered to spilt this and each of us pay separately, this worked great! Overall, this is place is highly recommended for anytime of the day, relaxing on the Thames, in wonderful surroundings, watching the swans swim by.

How am I the first to add this to Yelp? What an outstanding find. It's a small barge moored along…read morethe Thames. Great tea, food, service, and atmosphere! Highly highly recommend...

Veggie Burger and Chips are a steal at £3! Damn tasty too…read more Filter coffee is a £1. Coffee and Tea are Fairtrade. What a winner of a greasy spoon.

the view could have been better, the atmosphere was comfortable but they only accept cash! i was…read moreshocked,accepting cards would be so much better and more convenient. The food was good for the money although they are not very good at change the orders. The staff were so lovely and friendly and they love a conversation!

Rip off prices, go into town and try Yates and you'll get the full works including a coffee for…read moreless than a fiver! I've only used it for the convenience to be honest and their quality isn't anything special Breakfast is priced at £7.10 and coffee is astronomicaalllllllllllly expensive and overpriced seperate!

Nice little independent coffee shop situated in Woodley precinct. The chocolate milkshakes are…read moredelicious. Prices about averge and good service. You can sit in or out and my only gripe is the toilets would not be suitable for wheelchair users. Clean and pleasant interior and good menu choice of salad, burgers, various types of sandwich and jacket potatoes, as well as cakes and good assortment of hot and cold drinks. Woodley has several car parks. Can get quite busy at times.

Best coffee ever tried in Reading. This place seems to be quite new but follows this new trend of…read moregreat little coffee shops that really put an effort into making the best coffee. Space is small so it probably s better for that coffee on the go, but prices are excellent! (Even cheAp I would say considering the flavour) definitely recommend!

Great coffee!! Coming from Australia, I have been somewhat disappointed with the coffee in the UK…read more Lincoln is definitely the best coffee I have had since I left Oz. There is a good selection of sandwiches and the like as well. Definitely worth a look.

Mmmm... coffee. AMT has three, count 'em, three, kiosks in the station. One in the main arcade by…read morethe information booth, one on the footbridge and one on one of the platforms. It doesn't seem logical to split them into separate 'businesses' on Yelp, since the coffee, the layout and display and everything else is exactly the same. I mentioned the Palomino my earlier review - two shots of espresso with foamed milk - and it's now my beverage of choice. It's served in a small three ounce cup, which I think is perfect. No wasted calories or headache, just straight to the caffeine boost. Paired with a 'pain au chocolate' (aka "chocolate croissant"), it hits the major food groups (chocolate, coffee and pastry) together. For £3, a fantastic deal for breakfast when I was too lazy to eat at home. Love it, love it, love it!

I've given it 4 stars as there's always room for improvement. I'm a self confessed coffee-hound and…read morefound that AMT beats the likes of Starbucks, Costa and Nero hands down. My personal favourites are the latte and Maya with cream.

A great place to eat in Caversham. I highly recommend it…read more 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.

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

Nice breakfast with my family. Chips were not good though. No bubble and squeak on the menu.read more

This quaint looking greasy spoon 'caff' is a refreshing change to the sterile coffee shop chains…read morethat are plagueing our high streets and towns. It is close to the Thames near Caversham Bridge - No gorge in sight but maybe they're in it for the long run until the Thames carves out a nice canyon in a few million years. good luck to them anyway. they deserve their success. The food is good fry-up grub and small meals that you'd expect from a cafe. they also offer good value bed and breakfast as there a rooms attached to the cafe. I think prices start at £30 for a single room.

Another cup of great coffee and a very fresh pain au chocolate ("chocolate croissant" in American)…read more There are eight tubs of beans to choose from (Columbian, Kenyan, etc.) and once you've chosen, they are ground right then and placed into a one-cup filter and hand-watered into your coffee cup. It takes a little longer, but it's worth it for a great cup of coffee. Ten times better than anything they've ever had at Starbucks and is even better than (heresy!) Dunkin Donuts. They are also able to make espresso drinks and I saw a milk-art latte that was pretty spectacular. The sandwiches and cakes are all locally made, including the most amazing lemon cheesecake. Yummy! One star off for not having wi-fi, but as I said in my review of the other Workhouse Coffee in central Reading, that's not the demographic they're trying to reach.

The Workhouse Coffee Shop (WHC) makes, without doubt, the best coffee in Reading. No arguements, no…read morecontest. Great coffee, great staff and great atmosphere and it is was the first place outside of Australia I have found that makes a Flat White (well it was the first place but have since found a second. Go there and you will never want for a chain coffee e again. You can then also repeat the taste at home with the bags of freshly ground coffee you can buy on the premises.