Independent

Picnic

◷ Butter Market, town centre, Reading, England · ££ · Cake-led
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Not yet confirmed
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

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

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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coffee and walnut cakeSignature

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Victoria spongeSignature

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chocolate cakeSignature

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coconut cakeSignature

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browniesSignature

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home⊘ Gluten-free options

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.

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