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The Reader Cafe

Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Cake

3.5food Good vegan options

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

Oat milk is available for coffee, and one reviewer particularly liked an iced latte with oat milk.
Good to know: Try the vegan breakfast; ask staff to double-check that it comes without dairy butter.

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On a sunny day, try the garden seating in Calderstones Park.
Good to know: Allow extra time during busy periods; reviews report queues and slow drink service.
Ask which vegan cakes are available that day; reviewers have found a changing selection.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee, filter coffee and latte.

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Also falafel, mocha and wrap.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, lively atmosphere and affordable.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

Set in Calderstones Park, this reading-charity café serves a clearly labeled vegan breakfast, bean cassoulet and vegan meatball ciabatta alongside coffee with oat or soya milk. It’s a casual stop for park visitors, with garden seating and a few vegan cakes, though reviews describe occasional long waits and one vegan breakfast served with non-vegan butter by mistake.