Independent

Workhouse Coffee Company

◷ Oxford Road, West Reading, 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

Long-established independent specialty coffee shop and roastery on Oxford Road. Workhouse roasts its own beans and is regarded as one of Reading's original specialty venues.

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: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Workhouse Coffee Company use?

Workhouse Coffee Company roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Workhouse Coffee Company use?

Workhouse Coffee Company 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 independent?

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

Does Workhouse Coffee Company have cake?

Yes. Workhouse Coffee Company serves coffee and cake.

On the Reading trail

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