Shed in Reading

Came here for the first time today and will definitely be back! The toasties were delicious and the service was incredible! Thank you so much to the gentleman who served us today (sorry we didn't catch your name) My son has just turned one and the gentleman catered to his every need and didn't mind the mess we made! He then made sure we got his hat back when we'd left it! You were a star! I hope your head is clear 🙏

Nice little independent cafe tucked away in a side street next to the train station. Only a minute’s walk away and much better to support a local business than the big chains. Nice coffee too!

What a terrific little cafe! Delicious toasties, pastel de nata and coffee. Lovely staff. Can't wait to return!

Exceptional coffee, chatty friendly service, and banging toastie. It was so good that I had to order an extra coffee to go!

An elegant cafe which serves nice food and coffee in a nice environment

Very impressive menu, with very tasty vegan options. The coffee is very good and better because the staff knows what they are selling. So that is more appreciated. One of the vegan sandwiches has a sauce, so tasty I had to ask. The staff was kind enough to say what it was. So shows they take a lot of effort of to their service. Very cosy location and I can see why it is so popular. Will be back many times from now on.

¡Qué joyita escondida! Servicio con una sonrisa y una charla. Comida deliciosa. ¡También comida que acaba de golpear el punto! No muy lejos de la estación de Reading.

Great find. Minutes away from the station. Fantastic sandwich and a really good coffee. Perfect on a cold day!

Gracias mundo! Qué sorpresa tan encantadora fue este lugar. Café y envoltura de resaca eran increíbles y ancho tenía el sándwich de kimcheese. Gran lugar con un ambiente brillante. Ojalá mi ciudad natal tuviera un “cobertizo”.

First visit to The Shed today after hearing good reviews. We ordered a sandwich and toastie. I did feel the need to offer some feedback to the staff about the quantities of the fillings (one plentiful and the other not so much). Spoke to Pete, one of the owners, who was very gracious and professional. He went above and beyond in actually refunding the cost of one of the items which I so didn't expect. I was uber impressed with the whole experience and it has incentivised me to definitely come back for a repeat visit. Top notch establishment!

Beautiful place and delicious food! Highly recommended especially if you're looking for something tasty and vegetarian. 100% recommended.

Really amazing chaat sandwich !! It came it salad and crisps which signals a cafe that CARES ABOUT YOU. Yummy Scrummy In My Tummy!!!

Not the best tasting coffee for what you pay, but very friendly staff and great atmosphere.

What a hidden gem, we will definitely be back from another breakfast. Hubby had the avocado with chorizo, daughter scrambled eggs with extra bacon and I had a humble bacon sandwich. Good coffee and even had proper jasmine tea. Nothing went to waste and the staff were really welcoming.

Amazing place! Shame I had only found about it…

Super yummy toasties, great coffee, and friendly service in a lovely cozy setting. Will certainly have to return!

I've been looking for independent cafes in Reading to visit when I pop into the office and The Shed was recommended by a colleague. Lots of interesting food options - I went for a Caramel Latte their Top Toastie which is chorizo, shredded chicken, jalapeno, red onion, sundried tomato puree and cheddar - its was delicious and will definitely get again! The staff were really friendly and can't wait to try more on the menu.

Came across this little gem today and had one of the best breakfasts I've had in quite a while. The staff were very friendly, the coffee was excellent, the food delicious and the atmosphere was quiet and welcoming. Starred it for future reference as I will come again. Thank you.

It's was mine and my friend first time. The staff are super friendly. The atmosphere and food/drink are great. I would definitely recommend to others. I'm going to be coming back more

Lovely place to stop and have a coffee, hide away from the rain eating brilliant toasties or enjoying their brownies and banana bread. Try the Kimcheese egg toastie

This is hands down the best café in reading. The service is impeccable the food is absolutely divine including the coffees. They have an amazing menu for the kids too and everyone that works there is amazing and caters so well to people with small children. Would recommend this to everyone

It was my first time coming to this coffee shop, it’s really cute and cosy! Such a hidden gem. Love the vibe. I had the top toastie (served with coleslaw and crisps) and an oat latte. I could do some work and have good food upstairs. Abit pricier than other chain coffee shops but definitely worth it. Would 100% recommend coming if you’re local :)

Fantastic café with friendly staff and amazing food! The ‘Chicken 2’ dish is my absolute favorite—highly recommend giving it a try.

This place is a little gem. Lovely food, great coffee and friendly staff.

Un montón de selecciones para veganos - tuve un aguacate muy bueno en tostadas con aceite de chile, pero también hay sándwiches veganos y tostadas.

Fabulous breakfast, very unusual combinations but so refreshing and tasty. Great and friendly service. And an absolute gorgeous coffee in a cosy atmosphere.

Great place for a quick breakfast, but we are very keen to come back and try lunch as well!

Un gran lugar con un ambiente tranquilo no tan ocupado. Aunque el personal estaba muy ansioso, no me importó la comida, especialmente porque era tan saludable y nutritivo. 1 . Servido con placer 2 . Personal ligeramente nervioso 3 . Ambiente tranquilo

If you haven't visited Shed yet do it.

Our favourite place for lunch and brunch in Reading, it's a quirky setting, the food is simple, but focuses on great ingredients and good portion sizes. The staff are also really friendly and they provide great service. The owner is often there and has a great memory, even though we hadn't been in for a number of months he remembered us and what we typically order. If you haven't tried it then it is worth a visit!

Often go here for lunch. The sandwiches and baked goods they make are really nice! You do pay a premium to eat in, so I'd recommend going here on a sunny day when you can take the food away and sit outside. The staff are very nice. I would give 5 stars if the prices were just a little bit lower. The comparison with other lunch options around makes this an occasional luxury rather than a really frequent stop for me.

Best cafe in the town! The staff is very kind and friendly. Also foods are amazing. Best place for breakfast in the town. I strongly recommend bbq chicken.

The food is delicious. The menu is limited for appetite, but I liked the flavor. The place is quiet and nice. Thank you. The prices are good.

Our recent visit to Shed for breakfast and brunch was truly delightful. The establishment, known for its breakfast and lunch specialties, impressed us with both its quality food offerings and its inviting atmosphere. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by an ambiance that beautifully blended rustic charm with modern touches, reminiscent of a cozy rural home. The interior design achieved a perfect balance between the old and the new, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment ideal for a relaxed meal. The quality of the food was exceptional. We chose sandwiches and toast, and were pleasantly surprised by the meticulous preparation and exquisite flavors of each dish. It is clear that the restaurant takes great care in offering a high-level culinary experience, with carefully selected ingredients and well-crafted flavor combinations. One of the most charming and distinctive features of the restaurant is its table assignment system. Instead of traditional numbers, each table is identified with animal figures. This unique touch adds an element of originality and makes the dining experience more memorable and enjoyable. The staff at the restaurant stood out for their friendliness and professionalism. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles and a service-oriented attitude that made us feel welcome and well-attended throughout our visit. The attention to detail and the staff’s dedication to ensuring an enjoyable experience were noteworthy. Another aspect that particularly impressed us was the visibility of the kitchen from the counter. Seeing the immaculate kitchen and the emphasis on hygiene gave us great confidence. This important detail highlights the restaurant’s commitment to quality and transparency, adding a significant positive point to our review. Shed is a gem that deserves a visit, not only for the excellent quality of its food but also for the unique and cozy atmosphere it offers. The combination of rustic-modern design, an innovative table assignment system, friendly staff, and impeccable attention to hygiene makes this place a standout choice for breakfast and brunch. It is an experience we will certainly repeat and highly recommend.

Voy con bastante regularidad para disfrutar de sándwiches fabulosos, grandes bebidas. Siempre muy amable servicio. Uno de mis lugares favoritos para el almuerzo!

Lovely food and atmosphere, staff very friendly and inviting.

Look at this amazing amount of sandwiches！The bread was wonderfully soft, the toppings were plentiful, and the accompanying vegetables were crunchy and perfect. I'll come again, and next time I'd like to try the lovely pastries.

Amazing food and friendly service

A very refreshing coffee and food venue with quirky shabby-chic styling set amongst the concrete jungle that is central Reading

What a find! Having lived in Reading since the 1970s, I was surprised to come across a coffee shop that I didn't know or hadn't visited. Shed was recommended to us by my nephew who lives in Liverpool! He was visiting and wanted to try it out. We've now been three times in as many weeks and the coffee is outstanding the food fresh and delicious, as well as being varied. The service is very friendly and welcoming, and upstairs has many tables where people can enjoy the hospitality of the venue without interruption.

Excelente comida y servicio. Un buen menú, la comida está recién cocinada y precios razonables. Mucho mejor que todas las cadenas de la zona - bien vale la pena caminar desde el centro comercial principal

Visited for a coffee. It was great and the staff was very very nice. Lovely vibe. Definitely visit again

Great cafe,very tasty vegan food ,enjoyed our toasties and cakes.will definitely be back

It is a very nice place to have a coffee, very beautiful!

Absolutely spectacular service and the food was lovely ! What an amazing hidden gem, honestly we love coming here. The atmosphere is quaint and very cosy. 🌸🫶🏻

The kind of place I love to stumble upon, great coffee, inspired bites to eat, whether you stay or take-away.

Lovely place for lunch slightly unusual menu all made to order and generous portions.

Cosy atmosphere and great food. We had 2 coffees and the burrito and eggs. Great breakfast.

Excellent food, Great service!!! That's the spirit!!!

Amazing tasty food and wonderful, friendly staff! My husband and I went in with our 2 children, the kids each had a kids toasties really good size & reasonable cost at £4.50. I had avocado & tomatoes on sourdough toast, I added egg as well, sooo nice - the slight spice in the chilli jam was perfect level of spice for me. My husband had the shed special salad, which was so full of taste & absolutely delicious. Really, good-sized portions. We will definitely go back and highly recommend a visit!

Great food, great coffee and even better service!

Among the sea of Starbucks, Pret etc hiding shyly in a lane in a lovely old building is this fab indie. Writing this review will tale longer than I spent there. But after my great coffee and speedy service, I'll be back of I can. Food looks lovely.

I always try to pop in when in town. The coffee and the food is great (especially the hangover wrap).

We simply love this place! Since we started coming to Shed we knew that this would become our 'go to' place for brunch, coffee and a perfect start of the weekend.

Excellent staff, excellent food, great vibe. Fantastic!

A lovely cafe with really friendly helpful staff, and great food

After an overnight stay in Reading, I had breakfast at the Shed. I had a Hangover Wrap, and a Black Coffee, my wife had Fried Eggs on Sourdough toast (not on the menu). All the food was excellent. My wrap was rich and had a delicious spicy kick! I followed with a Flat White which was also excellent. Great location down a side street (not pretty!), and the building is an old brick warehouse or similar. The seating area is on the first floor and open to the rafters. Great characterful space. I shall definitely return if I get the chance!

The recent refurb loses none of the building's rickety charm. Still one of the best places in Reading for breakfast. A little strange that their brilliant bacon sandwich is offered as a tiny option at the bottom of the menu board - it's my favourite!

What a great find. Lovely cafe down a quiet side street in Reading town centre. Lovely variety of sandwiches/toasties and salads all freshly made to order. Good coffee and delicious cakes too! This will now be our go-to for lunch in Reading!

Just discovered this cafe in central Reading. Quirky, great service and the best toasties I’ve ever had. Great coffee too! Loved it.

After seeing the reviews on Trip Advisor, I decided to seek out Shed for lunch while visiting Reading. And I'm pleased I did! It's worth turning into the side street to go here if you fancy an alternative to all of the high street chains that are around the town. The soup was coconut and lentil and was absolutely delicious. Afterwards I saw other gluten free options that I may have been tempted with. There was a welcoming, laid-back feel to the place and several people were enjoying the food and the vibe when I was there. I will definitely return if I visit Reading again!

Lovely breakfast brunch lunch spot offering a eclectic selection of dishes. Oat Lattes were great though perhaps a little small.

Best spot in Reading for lunch. Food is incredible, the staff are amazing and the atmosphere is great! 10/10

Lovely service and great food. Hidden gem down a side street. Good atmosphere- definitely come here again

We stopped by to work for a couple hours and really enjoyed our coffee and lunch. The owners are warm, welcoming and make us laugh! We appreciate the multiple vegan items on the menu and went for the big vee. Oh wow, delicious. I’m still thinking about it a day later. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a bite at this hidden gem in Reading. You’ll be glad you did.

As soon as I walked in I felt welcome. People people. The upstairs was a lovely place to sit and write my postcards after breakfast. This Place used to be an old forge, the wooden beamed roof and bricked walls still there. Cosy. Food: The best soft scrambled eggs on toast I’d had in a long time, and hot. The marmalade tasted like oranges instead of the usual sugar. Loved the crockery. But mostly the service and I will go there as often as I can when I’m in Reading. Thank you to Pete, the owner.

Awesome atmosphere, seating, service, and food. I absolutely love this place! Big fan of the toasties and desserts especially.

My wife found this cafe as it had great vegan options. I was having a hypoglycaemic episode when we arrived and the lovely chap serving seemed to understand that I needed my food quickly. The food was very tasty and the place had an excellent vibe. We didn’t sample the cakes this time but they looked impressive. Was a great experience and lots of food options for people with varying diets.

This is the best place to get a sandwich in Reading. Often busy but the staff are consistently delightful and the owner is a legend. Great food whether eating in or taking away

We ordered a range of breakfast rolls for a charity event we were organising at work, and our team were delighted with them! Such great service from Peter - he was friendly, approachable and provided very efficient service. Will definitely be coming back.

Lovely Cafe in beautiful Reading. Looking for brunch after travelling out of London, and awaiting a rental car, this place served our needs well. I thoroughly enjoyed my kimchi fried eggs and coffee in a nearby park. Friendly staff, wholesome food.

I was really shocked that they charge 45p for alternative milk - especially as the cups are tiny! This is more expensive than London prices. It’s a real shame as they are obviously interested in inclusivity and offer a buy a refugee a coffee but they should be inclusive in all realms! The place is also quite dark and could do with plants or something to lighten it up

Delicious breakfast and great coffee! Good service too!

Update: After living in reading for a year, She'd is still my favorite sandwich place. I now order Cheddar gorge with scrambled eggs and I can't go back from it. I still and will always recommend Shed for its delicious food and its friendly owners and staff -------------------------------------------------- I love how cozy and home-like feels. I ordered the shed club sandwich and chocolate cake. The cake is very decadent and moist in a very yummy way. The sandwich is fresh sourdough. Crunchy outside, soft inside. A well-cut chicken. At least an inch thick. Crisp iceberg lettuce. Juicy tomato slices. Seasoned like mad with salt and pepper. I decided to add eggs to it, and what a perfect decision that was. It was a awesome sandwich. A high recommendation.

Great place tucked around the back of Friar street , stones throw from the station . Eat upstairs - stopped for lunch with work and loved the sandwiches . Planning a return trip on comedy night !

Cosy cafe tucked away just off the High Street. Nice when you don't fancy somewhere noisy. Lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend

Delicious brunch paired with great service!

We visited for breakfast and had a vegan toast with avocado, mushrooms and salsa. Food was lovely, coffee was great and the staff and atmosphere were relaxed and informal. Good food, good value for money. Good vegan menu. Worth a visit.

Fantastic coffee and food- eggs on sour dough toast were delicious! Great space to sit in as well.

Excellent breakfast and coffee, so fresh. Staff very friendly. Good value for money. I will definitely be back, this is my new breakfast place whenever I am in Reading.

A lovely independent cafe, superb food and fantastically atmospheric surroundings in what looks like a converted barn. A firm favourite

Very friendly staff, and the best toasty I've ever had!

Nice little independent coffee shop

Though on the pricey side, Shed do some great toasties and coffee. The toasties aren’t like any you’ve tried before and I highly recommend them!

Lovely little place in a side street,one table downstairs(Man moved so my Mil(80 odd yrs) could sit in comfort than climb stairs.Prompt service from order to table(hot drinks only).Pleasant Atmosphere,regulars in and out. Highly recommended.

Superb coffee, fantastic food and great service.

Great selections of sandwiches and cakes. Coffee was delicious.

Great and tasty food, fast service with a smile, cosy atmosphere and very clean place. Highly recommended

I loved the hot pasta i ordred today , i made it extra spicy :) .. and i did not regret it .And loved the fried onions on the top!!

Love this place. One of the best independent coffee shops in town. Highly recommend the Toasties - 10/10. Coffee is great too.

Been my staple lunch spot for months - Tuna Turner is heavenly. Love it! Highly recommend for a wholesome toasted sandwich experience

Get the Marmite on Toast and you will not be disappointed.

The owners are a delight. We didn’t upload photos because we demolished everything too quickly; everything was freshly made and the coffee was delicious. Highly recommend the peanut butter and tahini cookie!

I like the environment and atmosphere very much. The food is hot enough, the price is a bit expensive, but overall it's worth it.

Stopped here for a quick bite between trains. The staff were super friendly and the sandwich was delicious !! (photo really doesn’t do it justice) Hope to have another layover in Reading so I can stop by again!!

Wow ! What a find down a back alley off the old high street. Fantastic staff, ultra helpful, friendly and so flexible with kids food. Great toasted sandwich and sourdough bread was homemade and amazing. Total surprise and highly recommended

Interesting little coffee and cake shop off Friar Street though its not obvious to find. I had coffee and cake. Both were very nice. You can eat inside (there are floors to an upper floor) or there a limited number of tables outside on the road. Opening hours were confusing. Sign outside said 10am opening but I was there at about 0930 and they were open.

Lovely food. Really delicious and freshly prepared. Coffee was great too. Fantastic service. Not cheap. But if you enjoy it, why not treat yourself

Not being a regular visitor to Reading had googled some suggestions for places for lunch and was so glad we picked Shed. Delicious Cheddar Gorge sandwich and TunaTurner Toastie. Staff were really helpful and polite. Relaxed and spacious dining area, great decor. Will make more effort to shop in Reading and visit Shed.

Shed is definitely a hidden gem particularly because of its architecture surrounded by towering concrete and glass, it is an oasis and a call back to a slower pace and enjoying great food with friends and family, just a turn away from the railway station like you've gone down Diagon Alley. There is lots of room upstairs for larger groups, or take in the sun outside. You must try their breakfast treats, as well as their famous sandwiches and hot pasta for lunch. I loved the Brie, Bacon and Cranberry toaties, the Hot Pasta, the Shed 7 Sandwich and homemade cakes. My favourite is the Veggie Breakfast, simply smothered sourdough with butter, avocado, mushrooms and scrambled eggs, topped with toasted seeds. Amazing staff and lovely owners. Pete is a great person who created an oasis, you should definitely sample.