Picnic
The cup
Independent cafe in the Butter Market trading since 2007, known for a large range of homemade cakes baked in its own kitchen alongside ethically sourced coffee and locally produced food.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
coffee and walnut cakeSignature
Victoria spongeSignature
chocolate cakeSignature
coconut cakeSignature
browniesSignature
Good to know
Picnic: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Picnic use?
The roaster behind the bar at Picnic is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does Picnic use?
Picnic has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Picnic independent?
Yes. Picnic is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Picnic have cake?
Yes. Picnic serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the coffee and walnut cake.
On the Reading trail
Picnic is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Reading.