# Cafe No. 1, Reading — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cafe No. 1 — Coffee Shop in Reading with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.8/5 from 9 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/shinfield/restaurants/cafe-no-1 (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # Cafe No. 1 1 Collegiate Square, Shinfield [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13461913464647536355&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cafe No. 1](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103486481693798908930) **In short:** Cafe No. 1 is a coffee shop in Shinfield, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 9 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cafe No. 1 Cafe No. 1 sits in The Gateway development at Collegiate Square in Shinfield. The cafe has a modern interior with bright coloured booths and offers seating both inside and out. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue serves coffee and smoothies, with free WiFi available. It is suitable for children and groups. Dogs are not permitted inside. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cafe No. 1's own website](https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/cafes/cafe-no-1/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) next door - Dextra Laboratories Ltd next door - Shadowbox Studios Shinfield 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.8 / 5 (9 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Shinfield Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1037575). [More restaurants in Shinfield](https://staycation.co.uk/shinfield/restaurants) ★ 3.8 (9 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/cafes/cafe-no-1/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Shinfield **Plus Code** 9C3XC375+WH ### 🏨 Places to stay near Shinfield Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DShinfield%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/shinfield/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/shinfield/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Cafe No. 1? Cafe No. 1 is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Cafe No. 1 any good? Cafe No. 1 is rated 3.8 out of 5 from 9 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Cafe No. 1 good for children? 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