Just finished our coffee and cake at the Workhouse Coffee. My partner and I were so impressed that we had to go up to the cafe owner and tell him it was by far the best coffee and cake experience we have had in the UK!
This exceeded any cafe experience that I have been to in the U.K ever!! (And I have been to so many cafes in England!) We have fallen in love with this cafe right in the heart of Reading town centre. I will stop going to Cafe Nero and Pret now that I know about this gem of a place. We also had scrumptious cakes and both were delicious. I had a carrot cake and my other half had a brownie. Love love this cafe which was recommended by my sister in law a massive Thank You!!!!
Polite and friendly staff.
+ Clean.
+ Seating inside and outside.
+ Cranberry brownies ❤️ BTW, they’re not to be warmed.
+ A warm cup of latte.
= a satisfying and relaxing break between a shopping spree
Best coffee in Reading, full selection of single origin or blends all roasted by the owner. Fantastic friendly staff and a range of pastries to eat in or takeaway.
Lovely independent coffee shop, nicely designed inside for seating and watching people go by. Food looks nice (didn't have any) and coffee was excellent.
Staff inside (probably owner, didn't ask) was super attentive and talkative, made to feel welcome.
Nice to have at this end of Reading.
4 star only because they charge the 50p "tax" on those who don't consume dairy (I had oat today). If they stop the charge it's an easy 5 star. And until they do I'm bound by my own rules to not visit again!
I absolutely love visiting your coffee shop! The warm and inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to start our day. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable, creating the most delightful coffee drinks. I can’t wait to come back for more delicious coffee and a relaxing time. Definitely better quality and taste of coffee than in other coffee shops like Costa … etc. Keep up the fantastic work!
The original Workhouse Coffee located on Oxford Road. Quite a small place and very rustic. Service was quick and prices were competitive. No cakes were available when I visited.
Very nice coffee served here however better for take out as seating is very limited and basic. They sell an excellent range of beans which they can grind for you. No toilet here.
It's quite cold (on an April morning), and theres not a lot of electrical sockets. But this place is all about the coffee, which is great! The music is not too overpowering. The food is good. Tucked away in Reading, not far from the station, this is an excellent find.
Had a great flat white and a croissant today....member of staff was one of the nicest people I've met.
Great stuff.
The best coffee in Reading. This is the original branch, with friendly staff and occasional coffee events. It's smaller than in town and usually closes by lunch. Food options are also smaller than the central cafe, but I love walking to this one on a Saturday morning for coffee and a pastry. 4 stars only because of the shorter opening hours.
This place is a real gem! We travelled the world and had loads and different types of coffee and I must admit, Kirsty makes one of the best coffees out there! She’s a real pro passionate about what she does and also very friendly and nice!
Oat milk cappuccino was really best I ever had!
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The word coffee entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch koffie, borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish kahve (قهوه), borrowed in turn from the Arabic qahwah (قَهْوَة). Medieval Arab lexicographers traditionally held that the etymology of qahwah meant 'wine', given its distinctly dark color, and derived from the verb qahiya (قَهِيَ), 'to have no appetite'. The word qahwah most likely meant 'the dark one', referring to the brew or the bean; qahwah is not the name of the bean, which are known in Arabic as bunn and in Cushitic languages as būn. Semitic languages had the root qhh, "dark color", which became a natural designation for the beverage. There is no evidence that the word qahwah was named after the Ethiopian province of Kaffa (a part of where coffee originates from: Abyssinia), or any significant authority stating the opposite, or that it is traced to the Arabic quwwa ("power"). Kahve in Turkish is word borrowed from Persian word, Qahve قهوه ای, so it means something in Brown colour. Persian land or Iran was in the way of silk road and business path of coffee beans to Turkey and Europe. The terms coffee pot and coffee break originated in 1705 and 1952 respectively.
Small, unfussy and basic but pleasant, and great coffee.
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