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

Great place and the staff is heavenly and beautiful!! Service is happy and prompt. Who could ask…read morefor more???

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.

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...

I don't Particularly enjoy coffee. I thought it would be like a Brazilian steakhouse. Very…read moredisappointing, however the staff were very friendly and they were completely understanding about the mix up. it takes great character to work in such an establishment and I for oone could never find myself employed in such a place. signed Anton Ego Renowned French Italian Art Critic

since i have moved away from reading i have had withdrawal symptoms from this lovely deli/ cafe! I…read moremake it the first stop on my trips back :) Run by a wonderful brazilian ex pat, and most of the other (universally friendly) staff are portuguese or brazilian as well. does great coffee, unusual main meal 'specials' and AMAZING custard tarts which are completely moreish. one is never enough! You would be hard pushed to spend more than a tenner a head for a main meal and a cake for dessert. the shop sells fresh bread, cakes, frozen goods, snacks, cooked meats and cheeses. Ask the staff for advice- i have had some wonderful chorizos and cheeses on their recommendations. Dont' leave without buying a few of their little empanyadas (mini pies) and some cola cao (MUCH better than nesquick!)

Very small location, but the staff have the queue hopping. All the usual Costa coffees and…read morepastries. Latte is good, but not strong enough - I suggest you get an extra shot. Otherwise, they do have wi-fi and there are seats inside the restaurant and "outside" in the train station arcade.

I don't mind this Costa. having spend most of my teenage years virtually living in Reading Station…read morewaiting for trains or lifts from my long suffering mother, I have spent alot of time here. No-one ever seems to mind me sitting there for ages nursing one coffee lookng slowly more and more grumpy as boredom fully set in.. Also when your in a rush, they can make a darn speedy cup of coffee!

Amazing salad & stew. Small cozy place to be seated and…read moretakeaways also available. Good experience with my daughter.

Stopped in here today for a snack on my first day in Reading. Ordered the goat cheese, honey and…read morepine nut toast - so delicious! But beware, it arrives at the table HOT!! Staff were so chipper and helpful. Small cage with a great spread of homemade treats, sandwiches and salads. Lovely lattes, coffees and teas - support the little guy instead of heading next door to the Starbucks.

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 chilled little retreat from the bustle of Reading, this independent coffee shop boasts its own…read moremini art gallery, where local artists take turns to display their exhibitions. It may be a few minutes walk out of the centre of Reading but its well worth it, and there are some 2 hour free parking bays nearby. The coffee is fair trade and the cakes are locally made with organic ingredients and there's free wi-fi access. But the main thing about moondogs is the atmosphere, always very friendly and relaxed. Its getting harder to find independent coffee shops now with all the chains dominating every high street, but this one really is one to remember.