The Switch
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About The Switch
On the Tilehurst Triangle, The Switch is a breakfast restaurant and cafe serving brunch from a compact set menu that leans toward rich, layered plates. Hash browns anchor many of the dishes, with poached eggs, avocado and chorizo making one of the regular combinations, and black pudding also appearing. Parmesan crisps add a savoury note across several plates, and a Lotus Biscoff shake sits on the drinks side for something sweeter. The format is walk-in only, with seating for guests who arrive ready to eat. Brunch runs through the daytime, and the cafe handles both early starts and slower mid-morning visits.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
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Menu & Prices
68 dishes · mains £3–16- Traditional£10.00
- The Switch Special£13.50
- Vegetarian£13.50
- Vegan£13.50
- New Breakfast Burger£15.50
- Toast£3.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hash browns, avocado toast, poached eggs with avo & chorizo and lotus biscoff shake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hash browns, avocado toast, poached eggs with avo & chorizo and lotus biscoff shake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the hash browns, with one calling them the highlight and another ordering them loaded alongside poached eggs with avocado and chorizo. Avocado toast and a Lotus Biscoff shake also draw praise, as do the parmesan crisps and pretty plates. Staff are described as polite, efficient and kind, and portions as generous. One diner found the black pudding disappointing and wanted it thinner.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the hash browns, with one calling them the highlight and another ordering them loaded alongside poached eggs with avocado and chorizo. Avocado toast and a Lotus Biscoff shake also draw praise, as do the parmesan crisps and pretty plates. Staff are described as polite, efficient and kind, and portions as generous. One diner found the black pudding disappointing and wanted it thinner.
Featured reviews
- Phil Pavitt
“Been to the Switch a few times now and I have to give them fair doos.. 100% Choice Service Cleaniness and always absolutely delicious food .. Banging !! 💯🥇👏 Pavs”
- samantha spellman
“We come here regularly and the food is always great quality and lots of it. Brilliant little place 😀”
- Ellie McNulty
“The Switch is a great place to go for brunch; the food is incredible, the staff are amazing at what they do, and the atmosphere is relaxing. I love this cafe so much.”
- Laura Redondo Delgado
“The best avocado toast I have ever had! I love this place and the kindness of all the staff”
- Martin Robinson
“Amazing little cafe in heart of tilehurst triangle .....food is alot better than mcdonalds 😁😁😁”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Switch
- Kebab Corner3.61691.2 mi
doner kebab with naan, chicken and lamb kebab, chilli garlic mayo
- Harvester Mansion House Reading4.33,4501.4 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
mareks' service, salad cart, harvester chain
- Eastern Choice4.32041.7 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
quick takeaway collection, big portion sizes, great prices
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The SwitchWheelchair accessible | 4.6387 | — | — | hash browns, avocado toast, poached eggs with avo & chorizo |
| Kebab Corner | 3.6169 | 1.2 mi | — | doner kebab with naan, chicken and lamb kebab, chilli garlic mayo |
| Harvester Mansion House ReadingOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.33,450 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | mareks' service, salad cart, harvester chain |
| Eastern ChoiceWheelchair accessible | 4.3204 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | quick takeaway collection, big portion sizes, great prices |
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