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Picnic Foods

5 Butter Market, Reading

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In short: Picnic Foods is a cafe in Reading, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

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About Picnic Foods

Picnic Foods sits at 5 Butter Market in Reading's town centre. The cafe serves freshly baked cakes alongside salads and toasties, with gluten-free and vegan cakes available. Coffee is a strong point. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

Staff are noted for attentiveness, and pricing is reasonable. The space is suited to a quick visit or a longer stop.

Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see Picnic Foods's own website.

Opening hours

Monday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Sainsbury's next door
  • Primark 100m away
  • The Oracle 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee and wide selection of freshly baked cakes, including excellent gluten-free and vegan options, along with hearty salads and toasties. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, who provide great service. Guests mention the cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices, making it a great spot for a quick stop.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (510 reviews)
Booking required
No
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Reading

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of Picnic Foods?

Picnic Foods is open Mon–Sat 7am–6pm; Sun 8am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is Picnic Foods any good?

Picnic Foods is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

Can you book a table at Picnic Foods?

Picnic Foods does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only.

How do I contact Picnic Foods?

Call Picnic Foods on +44 118 958 9292.

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