# The Baobab, Reading — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Baobab — Gift Shop in Reading with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 103 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/west-berkshire/restaurants/the-baobab (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Gift Shop # The Baobab Reading, West Berkshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12172839722647263710&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [a kowalska](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116688464594076288848) **In short:** The Baobab is a gift shop in West Berkshire, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 103 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Baobab The Baobab occupies a former post office on West End Road in Mortimer Common. It functions as a gift shop with a small café area serving tea, coffee and cakes. The shop stocks cards and gifts alongside a covered seating area at the front and an outside space. Homemade cakes and vegetarian options are available. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. Staff are reported as attentive and helpful. There are no toilet facilities on site. ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Oaktree Dental Practice - Mortimer next door - Beautiful Escape Retreat next door - St. John's Mortimer C Of E Church next door - Mortimer St John's C of E Infant School next door - The Horse and Groom 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (103 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** West Berkshire Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/930113). [More restaurants in West Berkshire](https://staycation.co.uk/west-berkshire/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (103 reviews) [0118 933 2444](tel:01189332444) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** West Berkshire **Plus Code** 9C3W9WGQ+J4 ### 🏨 Places to stay near West Berkshire 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%3DWest%2BBerkshire%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/west-berkshire/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/west-berkshire/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Baobab? The Baobab is open Mon closed; Tue–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 9am–1pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Baobab any good? The Baobab is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 103 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact The Baobab? 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