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About The Parkside Cafe
The Parkside Cafe is a cafe in Reading at 34 Parkside Rd, right next to a kids' softplay area. It rebranded in January 2026 as YMCA Reading Coffee Shop. The menu runs to 76 dishes and leans on eggs and sandwiches, including an Omelette, a Bacon Sandwich and Poached / Scrambled Eggs On Toast. Coffee, lattes among it, is served alongside the food. Parents bringing children to the play area can book the space for private children's parties. Proceeds support a local charity.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
76 dishes- Omelette
- Sausage Sandwich
- Bacon Sandwich
- Fried Egg Sandwich
- Fried Eggs On Toast
- Poached / Scrambled Eggs On Toast
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention latte coffee, kids softplay area, outdoor patio and private children's party rental.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention latte coffee, kids softplay area, outdoor patio and private children's party rental.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with one reviewer calling it "proper good" and another praising a nice latte. The friendly owner and staff come up in two reviews. The cafe sits beside a kids' play area, which one reviewer calls excellent, and it has an outside patio. One family rented the space for a private children's party and plans to do so again.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with one reviewer calling it "proper good" and another praising a nice latte. The friendly owner and staff come up in two reviews. The cafe sits beside a kids' play area, which one reviewer calls excellent, and it has an outside patio. One family rented the space for a private children's party and plans to do so again.
Featured reviews
- Colin
“Re-branded in January 2026 as YMCA Reading Coffee Shop and going through the palarva to get the name changed here. Very friendly owner in charge and nice latte 😋. It is right next to the kids softplay but does have an outside patio area.”
- Andy Twine
“REVAMPED CAFE for 2026!! Coffee game is still on point! Proper good coffee. Friendly staff. Excellent play area for the little ones. Support a local charity by buying here. What’s not to love!!”
- Sophie Eastman
“We rented out the space for a private children's party. It was a nice space and we will definitely do it again.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
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- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near The Parkside Cafe
- The Grove Cafe4.01430.7 mi£1–10
cheap full breakfast, latte with oat milk, cheese and onion baguette
- Dee Caf Community Cafe4.92060.8 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
toasties, toiletry refill station, community space
- Mon Chéri Café & Bakery4.93161.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingDelivery
oat milk flat white, pastries, too good to go bags
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkside CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.5123 | — | £1–10 | latte coffee, kids softplay area, outdoor patio |
| The Grove Cafe | 4.0143 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | cheap full breakfast, latte with oat milk, cheese and onion baguette |
| Dee Caf Community CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.9206 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | toasties, toiletry refill station, community space |
| Mon Chéri Café & BakeryOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.9316 | 1.1 mi | £1–10 | oat milk flat white, pastries, too good to go bags |
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