The counter
Coffee from the machine, chai from the pot and bakes from the oven. The counter changes, so ask what’s fresh today.
Filter coffee and espressoThe signature filter coffee, mochas and espresso.Filter coffee comes up in 30 reviews, and Garima Khurasia calls the signature filter coffee one of the things not to miss. Espresso drinks come off a La Marzocco G2 (“cooler than being cool”, says David Clarke), and the mocha is mentioned in nine reviews.More about filter coffee and espresso
Masala chaiBrewed fresh, with every spice you can taste.Masala chai comes up in 25 reviews. Reviewers mention the smell of the chai brewing when they walk in, and a cup where “you could taste all the different spices”. The Demi Texan called it outstanding.More about masala chai
Banana bun and sweet bakesThe banana bun, the iced cinnamon swirl and coffee tiramisu.The banana bun is the one people write about: 39 reviews mention it. Kate Forster describes a fresh, slightly crisp outside, soft inside, with a hint of Indian spice that never overpowers the banana. Alongside it there’s an iced cinnamon swirl (ten reviews), and Garima Khurasia recommends the coffee tiramisu. The bakes are made on site.More about banana bun and sweet bakes
Savoury bakesBaked egg pie, goli baje, tofu puffs and coconut puri.Reviewers mention savoury pastries in eight reviews. The Demi Texan tried the baked egg pie on the staff’s recommendation: subtly spiced onions and egg in nigella-studded puff pastry. Anisha D’s highlights were the tofu puffs, the goli baje and the masala bomb, and coconut puri gets a mention too.More about savoury bakes
Vegan optionsPlenty of vegan choices on the counter.Vegan options come up in 12 reviews, and Anisha D mentions an extensive menu with plenty of vegan offerings. What’s on changes day to day, so ask at the counter which bakes are vegan today.More about vegan options
Local foods to take homePeanut butter, almond butter and other local foods.David Clarke was surprised by how many local foods the shop sells, including peanut and almond butter. Pick up a jar with your coffee.More about local foods to take home
Want it waiting for you?
Order ahead and pull up outside: kerbside pickup is available.
Don’t blink, you’ll miss it
33 Castle Street, Reading. A small shopfront with a big queue.