Coffee Under Pressure | speciality coffee & tea
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About Coffee Under Pressure | speciality coffee & tea
Coffee Under Pressure is a speciality coffee and tea shop on St Mary's Butts in Reading, working on a walk-in basis. The counter serves speciality brews and matcha alongside the espresso range, with cakes and pastries on display for those who want something alongside their cup. The team runs the floor as well as the bar, taking orders and answering questions about the beans and the brew methods. Dogs are welcome inside. Service throughout the day is straightforward and counter-led, with seating for guests who want to stay and drink on site.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
50 dishes · mains £1–1- Learn more£1
- 10 am–5 pm£1
- See photos
- 4.6
- (858)
- Dine-in
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha, excellent coffee, speciality brews and pastries and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha, excellent coffee, speciality brews and pastries and cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Matcha and coffee draw the most mentions, with one reviewer calling the coffee the best in Reading and several praising the friendly staff. Reviewers also name the speciality brews, pastries and cakes, and the dog-friendly setting. The matcha divides opinion: one reviewer found the iced version tasted mostly like cold milk, and another found slightly too much ice. One reviewer wants more plant based cake options.
Customer Review Summary
Matcha and coffee draw the most mentions, with one reviewer calling the coffee the best in Reading and several praising the friendly staff. Reviewers also name the speciality brews, pastries and cakes, and the dog-friendly setting. The matcha divides opinion: one reviewer found the iced version tasted mostly like cold milk, and another found slightly too much ice. One reviewer wants more plant based cake options.
Featured reviews
- Malaika Rizwan
“I visited today and ordered an iced matcha, but unfortunately it wasn’t quite to my taste as it mostly tasted like cold milk rather than matcha. That said, the staff were absolutely lovely and welcoming! I’d definitely love to come back and try some of the other options on the menu, as I wouldn’t want to judge the whole place based on one drink.”
- daisy
“me and my partners most favourite place for coffee, lovely atmosphere and staff”
- Emma T
“Lovely coffee shop and great matcha!! Slightly too much ice but the matcha was good. Super friendly staff and a good few cakes. Would be nice to see some more plant based cake options”
- George.GR_UK Original
“Καφεδάκι φρέντο κάτω από τα δέντρα με ωραίο καιρό!!!”
- mike fiddler
“Lovely coffee shop...with some excellent speciality brews if you want to go off the beaten track. Well worth a visit!”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
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- Little Apron4.81151.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
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- Hey Coffee4.41191.4 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Under Pressure | speciality coffee & teaOutdoor seating | 4.6856 | — | £1–10 | matcha, excellent coffee, speciality brews |
| DeNata Coffee & Co.Wi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.9286 | 0.9 mi | £1–10 | pastel de nata, cabbage and chorizo soup, bifanas |
| Little ApronWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.8115 | 1.1 mi | £1–10 | cappuccino, mozzarella tomato panini, classic greasy spoon breakfast |
| Hey CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.4119 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | coffee and cake, cheese and ham toastie, toasted teacakes |
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