# Picnic Foods, Reading — Reviews & Opening Hours > Picnic Foods — Cafe in Reading with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 510 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/reading/restaurants/picnic-foods (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Picnic Foods 5 Butter Market, Reading [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18275620847763998176&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Picnic Foods](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109318388512177087223) **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. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## 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](http://www.picnicfoods.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## 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](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/280741). [More restaurants in Reading](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (510 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://www.picnicfoods.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0118 958 9292](tel:01189589292) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Reading **Plus Code** 9C3XF24J+33 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Reading Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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