The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen in Reading

Un café encantador. Mientras estábamos aquí para el café de la mañana y pastel era agradablemente tranquilo - apreciamos mucho esto. Es difícil encontrar un lugar tranquilo sin música en estos días. Usted elige su mesa, ordena y paga en el mostrador y luego su orden se lleva a su mesa. La casa - brownie de chocolate hecho era delicioso - lo recomendaría!

Muy limpio y acogedor. No hay problema para compartir un panini y ensalada. Llegó compartido entre 2 platos. Me alegro de ver el té Fairtrade.

Called in early after London train, eager to have coffee and use the loo- only to be told couldn't use toilet before having coffee as had to have code- but coffee machine not working anyway. I specifically asked where the other nearest toilets were and was told in the Town Hall. So, not know Reading I bought a tea, as meeting friends in this place anyway, and used toilets accordingly. Later in day, after looking at museum- I saw toilets to side of Reception area! When we meet in Reading again we'll go to one of the dinky cafes nearby and call in separately to see museum.

We popped in just to try it as it was the closest café to us on a showery Saturday afternoon on 23rd March and we fancied a snack. We had the tuna with cucumber baguette and chocolate brownie with tea and coffee. It was all really delicious. As good as we’ve had anywhere else and very reasonably priced. The staff were lovely. It was very friendly, helpful service with a smile. It makes such a difference when the service is this good.

Wonderful café. Lovely environment. Friendly and professional staff Delicious coffee. Tasty cheese scone and chocolate cookie.

The Pantry is a restaurant adjacent to the Reading, UK museum. It is a very nice place to grab a bite to eat during your visit to the Museum or the area. It is in the same building just on the south side and has its own entrance. It's located a little below ground but has windows at street level that provide a light and airy look. It's like a cozy treasure hidden within the museum. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. You order and pay at the counter and pick up the food when it is ready. The seating area was clean and well-kept. It is nicely appointed with pictures of the 3 B’s that the city is known for: Biscuit, Beer, and Bulbs. The menu offers a nice variety of food options. From sandwiches to salads and tasty treats. The food is not only delicious but also reasonably priced, making it a good choice for a meal or snack. The staff was friendly and helpful, the prices were reasonable and the food was good. Overall the Pantry is a charming place to enjoy a tasty meal or snack either before or after you visit the museum. I enjoyed it and hope you do too.

Perfekt für ein Sandwich und eine Cola. Viel frisches Gemüse, saubere Toiletten. Wir hatten nur eine Stunde Zeit und das war der perfekte Ort.

Drop in for lunch after the gala event. Great iced teas, coffee and hot chocolate. Kids loved it, good selection of cakes and sandwiches. Hot food available also, nice atmosphere a must visit.

This place is a hidden gem for lunch in the town centre. Baked (large) potato, loads of tuna, coleslaw, fresh salad, proper butter, plate and cutlery and free water for £6. Bargain. Friendly staff and fast service. Well done.

This place when it opened was great, the menu was full of variety - quiches, salads, pizzas etc. A great variety for those wanting a decent bite. Would have happily recommended to friends. Since the pandemic, menu seems to have changed, it’s reduced vastly and less inspiring. Can’t you bring back your old ways?

Nice coffee but……terrible service. I was at the front of the queue to be served, but 3 members of staff were too busy sorting out a previous customers receipts to notice me. The coffee was brought over to my table after a 10 minute wait ( why can’t we just take it ourselves to our table?). It was black, so I asked for some milk , but was told I hadn’t asked for milk, but then I wasn’t asked at the counter. Somewhat reluctantly a jug of milk was brought over to me. Also, no table number was requested. This is my second visit, the first wasn’t much better. But won’t be returning. A shame, because Reading needs more of these independent cafes.

It is a bright space, comfortable furniture and reasonable coffee and unpretentious food. It is self-service and quiet - none of the hustle and bustle of the chain coffee shops. I can imagine at half term or during school holidays it will be busy, but on a Monday morning, it was an oasis of calm.

Visited barely days after this place opened in October 2019. The pain au chocolate was raw inside and I had to ask for a refund. Another visit today (30 November) was equally abysmal. Husband and I ordered pizza for lunch. The place wasn't busy yet 40 minutes later we were still waiting for our order. Staff were rude, dismissive and went into the kitchen to enquire about our order - but never returned with feedback. We got fed up of waiting, demanded a refund and promptly left. This place is awful and can't service customers correctly. Won't be going back. I classed the first instance as a mistake as they were newly opened but today's incident was proof that the staff in this place can't run a cafe. You have some margin of leeway if it was a basic greasy spoon, but this places charges £10 per pizza - more expensive than some high street chains - so should be provided attentive customer service to match the price tag.