Independent

Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street)

◷ King Street, town centre, Reading, England · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Town-centre outpost of Workhouse Coffee on the ground floor of the historic George Hotel. Serves single origin, blends and decaf as espresso and pour-over filter from beans Workhouse roasts itself.

Brew methods

EspressoV60 / pour-over Batch brewAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street): coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) use?

Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) use?

Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) independent?

Yes. Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) have cake?

Yes. Workhouse Coffee Company (King Street) serves coffee and cake.

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