Coffee house in Reading

“I recently visited this coffee shop and was absolutely impressed! ☕ The coffee is truly amazing - aromatic, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The baristas clearly know their craft and prepare every cup with care. The staff is friendly and welcoming, always smiling and ready to recommend something new from the menu. The atmosphere is cozy - perfect for reading a book or getting some work done. Definitely one of the best spots in town, and a place I’ll be coming back to again and again.”

“This coffee van was recommended to me by my sis. She’s obsessed with Ela’s Coffee Bar :) The freshest coffee I've ever tasted. I bought my coffee bags, the beans had been ground that day morning! They smelled fantastic and tasted just as good. Cheers to Ela’s Coffee Bar!”

“Good coffee shop with varied selection of cakes. Beyond, lies a craft beer shop, with hundreds(?) of varieties of craft beer for sale. In addition, the opportunity of sampling tap beers, which can be tried individually, or in smaller quantities, served as "flights", whereby you can make your choice of 4 beers from a selection of the six. Great evening out if you've someone sober to drive you home!”

“I really enjoyed my time at this coffee shop this place feels warm and welcoming and the coffee was honestly great staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable It’s a nice spot to sit relax or even spend some time working I’ll definitely be coming back at this place loved the place and the people”

“Been to this cafe three times now every time it's wonderful experience that owner is very friendly helpful. I am in a wheelchair and I can get in easily and there is plenty of space outside. The food is tasty good prices too. Cake is excellent would definitely recommend a visit. The cake pops are DELISH!”

“Great little independent coffee shop. Serves greay coffee which you can buy to take home. Nice little seating areas and all for a worthy cause. Always come here rather then the chain coffee shops when in aldershot”

“Oh my god. If this place closes down I'm moving out of Newbury. I actually love this place. The staff are so friendly, the food and coffee goes above and beyond, the music and decor is brilliant. I only wish I lived closer. I love their bagel and would love to see more of their hot food. Let's go Rufus!”

“Every time I visit, I’m always greeted with a warm welcome. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. Even when the café is really busy, the wait for coffee is never long. Victoria is always especially kind, helpful, and smiling she truly makes every visit a pleasant experience. When I come with my kids, the staff are so nice and engaging with them patient and understanding, even when my little ones keep asking for things. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the coffee is consistently great. It’s one of those places that makes you feel genuinely cared for every time you stop by..”

“A great place to stop and have a bite to eat.”

“Though more expensive than realise ,is busy ,friendly and cosy. Warm welcome ,grab a seat and wait your turn. Simple but works. Nice selection of sandwiches and meals. Comfortable friendly atmosphere and engaging with other diners create warm atmosphere. Food presented well ,plentiful and cooked well- no complaints! Other than price all boxes ticked!”

“I feel like I’ve come to the party late but now want to keep coming back…so I’ve been here x3 in as many weeks and already got a date in the diary to come back next week. Down a little lane that looks like you’re going nowhere then turn left and boom…the beautiful, unspoilt Taplow lake. Not only stunning views from the car park but also from every angle in the outdoor decked cafe. Coffees are wonderful and a really good size, cakes are delicious and the brunch is super. Fresh ingredients, well put together. The service on all three visits has been exceptional. Attentive, friendly staff who are knowledgeable about the menu. It has a great Scandinavian feel sitting on the deck, with nice food, looking over a lake surrounded by trees watching the wildlife and kayakers and paddle boarders. What’s not to like?!”

“The best coffee in Reading! I’ve been coming here for years now and can honestly say it’s my favourite coffee shop. The bagels are incredible and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Also dog friendly which is quite rare in Reading centre.”

“A lovely coffee shop, staff always friendly and a welcoming atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a high quality coffee experience with a friendly, personal touch.”

“A lovely coffee shop, with a great selection of sandwiches and an even greater selection of home made cakes. Lovely coffee, super friendly team and very welcoming.”

“An absolute gem for coffee lovers. The care and precision that goes into every cup at C.U.P. Coffee (Coffee Under Pressure) is something special—these people really understand coffee culture. You can taste the dedication in every sip. The service is warm and knowledgeable, and the baristas are always happy to chat or recommend something new. The atmosphere is made even more unique by the stunning artworks from local artist Valentina González. Her pieces bring the space to life and are genuinely captivating—it's like sipping great coffee inside a gallery. A perfect spot whether you're a coffee nerd, a casual drinker, or just looking for inspiration.”

“Had a lovely lunch in here today (Thursday). Thought I'd take my mum and son. Lovely greeting from the staff, really helpful and sweet. They have a great choice of tea. The food menu was great too, tricky choosing what to have. Had cheese scones, that came with cream cheese and a chutney that omg I loved. I'm recommending this to all my friends and family. ❤️”

“Well worth a visit. Great place for a drink or a meal. Food and drink of a high standard and good portion sizes. Friendly attentive service.”

“Lovely relaxed place for food and non alcoholic drinks.”

“Lovely little cafe with a good selection of hot and cold food and homemade cakes. It's small but perfectly formed with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are friendly and helpful and the cakes are delicious.”

“Love this place. Great staff and good coffee. Added a star for the Rainbow Flag”

“After looking on maps here for a matcha latte and not finding anywhere worth the visit, I fortunately stumbled across this place and as it turns out, they do a matcha latte! Tastes very nice too. Staff were lovely, I came in and asked if they had any croissants, they had none but some were baking. When they were ready, the staff came over to me but I was on the phone so she signalled if I want one, I gave a thumbs up and she came back with a fresh warm croissant and the contactless payment which in my opinion was great customer service. I’ll be returning here, that’s for sure.”

“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 food and drinks are always delicious and the service is always friendly too. They serve freshly pressed juices and good coffee too (which is a god-send!), and if you haven’t tried their chocolate brownies you really should. I regularly bring attendees to my flower school here and they love it too.”

“I enjoyed my latte here after making an enquiry in the Council. It was my first time visit. The coffee was amazing, in reasonable price, and was prepared by the cheerful barista. It was lovely to have sitting area where I could take a little rest and relax.”

“Lovely place, fantastic quality of coffee! I would highly recommend it.”

“First time visit - really nice hot cappuccino with moist home made tasting carrot cake - perfect”

“Love it, perfect stop just before the playground. Very nice ladies have served me. Daughter loves the shortbread biscuit.”

“Lovely location, delicious cake, great coffee. Can’t ask for much more. My advice would be to ignore the snippy negative review and support this fantastic local business.”

“Delicious cooked breakfast, everything was done really well and the staff were polite and friendly. Definitely be returning if in the area in the future”