Shed in Reading

Lots of selections for vegans - I had a really good avocado on toast with chilli oil but there's also vegan sandwiches and toasties.

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

A great spot with a quiet atmosphere not so busy. Although the staff were extremely anxious, I didn't mind the food especially as it was so healthy and nutritious. 1. Served with pleasure 2. Slightly nervous staff 3. Quiet atmosphere

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.

I go fairly regularly to enjoy fab sandwiches, great drinks. Always really friendly service. One of my favourite places for lunch!

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.

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

Excellent food and service. A good menu, food is freshly cooked and reasonable pricing. So much nicer than all the chains in the area - well worth the short walk from the main shopping mall

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.

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

Excellent staff, excellent food, great vibe. Fantastic!

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.

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.

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

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.

We needed a snack and drink before getting the train. Although closing up the owner was very helpful and polite and we sat outside to eat. Gorgeous’Tuna Turner’ toastie with home made slaw. Recommended!

great locally owned cafe. Good coffee and good food. Flexible menu - they will customise if asked. The wooden tables upstairs are a great place to sit and recover from Reading Town Center.

Love this place, great healthy and delicious food, all over the Shed Special salad! Really friendly Team, nice relaxed atmosphere, what's not to like! Best lunch spot in Reading.

Friendly staff serving excellent healthy food. Super coffee and warm Shed Salad. Seating upstairs. A few seats outside.

I think I just ate the best sandwich of my life

Had an amazing vegan and gluten free toastie, great for a quick bite! Loads of vegan options, including cakes and pastries.

You must try this! Unbelievably good (and filling!). My first visit today and will not be my last, for sure!

Good food, friendly service. Lovely wee sandwich shop !! Highly recommend. 16.07.22 - Food was okay today, the bread for sandwich/toastie were a bit robust for our liking.

Really lovely food and atmosphere

A delicious lunch again at The Shed. Friendly, helpful staff, lovely relaxed ambience, healthy and tasty food and great coffee. Nothing beats it for me.

Superb independent cafe close to the station. Do not go to the chain cafes, you must come here!! Fantastic coffee, delicious breakfast and a really unique, funky setting. Highly recommend.

Very nice place 👍👍👍 Well done guys.

Delicious coffee while I was waiting for my wife. Lovely staff

Lovely atmosphere and warm, genuine and engaging owners. Quirky and interesting sandwiches- loved the marmite mayo in mine. Nice cakes and good range of smoothies and hot drinks. Awesome. Will be back.

Only been here once .ordered the chocolate vegan cake and a cappuccino.have to say quite impressed .the cake moist and Gooey just perfect and the cappuccino silky and just right. Decent prices too.will.definalty come here again and try out their menu !

I had breakfast here this morning. I tend to go for a traditional English but they don't do one here so I ordered the eggs and kimchi and my wife, the scrambled eggs, mushrooms and avocado. The food was exceptional. I shall be returning. R & M, Reading.

freaking amazing, I would marry the food if I could

I stumbled upon this delightful cafe while having my ears pierced. Having eaten in Reading many times, this was a place I have been missing out on! They have a lovely selection of healthy, freshly prepared food. It was exactly what we were looking for....

Quiet and nice atmosphere, very cute place !

Went in for a quick bite with friends after collecting them from the train station. Absolutely brilliant service, and the sandwiches were delicious. The coffee was great and there were as many milk options as you could want. We managed to get seating indoors which was quite cosy, but not too cramped. Will happily call this a new favourite in town for a bite before heading out anywhere.

The egg tarts are amazing!!!! Didn’t manage to take a photo! Loved their breakfast and the owner is really nice!

Had an amazing tuna toastie. Cool place, friendly staff. Perfect.

Cozy and rather quiet space, great to sit and read for a while. Really tasty coffee!

Fantastic spot for lunch/brunch. This was our 1st time but we will definitely be back the next time we're in town...

Great food and atmosphere for a quiet lunch. I had a vegan sandwich and chai tea and service was quick and friendly.