Barista & Beyond

Please keep coming in and supporting us! Our staff love the interaction and are very happy to be serving you beautiful people hot drinks and food! Here is a lovely Mocha 🍫 ☕️

Perfect midday snack ?

Still going strong! Please continue to support us until the end. It means the world to the students on work experience serving all of you beautiful people!

Today Ways into Work CIC is announcing the closure of Barista and Beyond its’ social enterprise café located in Reading. Its’ final day of trading will be Thursday February 29th, 2024.
This difficult decision comes after careful consideration of the challenging trading conditions that have impacted our business in recent months balanced with the need to provide financial stability to the wider operations of Ways into Work who will continue in its’ delivery of Supported Employment to vulnerable clients groups across Berkshire.

For more information about the decision please visit our website, link in our bio!
Do please continue to support our mission until the end and we are so pleased with what we have achieved and the support this offers! We appreciate all of our loyal customers and support!

A fun evening hosting event. Some lovely artwork on display and even a birthday!

“Simplicity is the key to brilliance” - Bruce Lee

Sorry for any inconvenience caused, we’re back to normal working hours tomorrow!

Cookie 😍

Did you know we host parties and private events ! Dm us for more information!

No need to worry! We are closed from 15:00 today for a private function.
If you’re looking for a venue for a party, occasion or gathering email [email protected] , happy to discuss!

Don’t take it from us ! take it from Elise who says she lovesss our hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 💌

When life gives you lemons, swap them for pancakes!
Our breakfast pancakes on show!

Show us your review and get a stamp on your card !

Lotus buns with coffee icing ! Underrated combo !

⚠️ *Warning* ⚠️ Our full English breakfast may cause excessive grinning, spontaneous bacon appreciation, and a newfound love for mornings. Side effects include extreme satisfaction and a happy belly dance
Disclaimer: We take full responsibility for excessive happiness!
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Wondering where a perfect hang out spot is for coffee? Follow the QR Code!

Bake with us ! Here’s our Cookie carousel 🍪🤎

Our master baker Jiya is a whizz in the kitchen and makes most of our beautiful cakes. She’s talented, smart and hardworking BUT has butter fingers! Swipe across to see some of her work.

When perfecting coffees becomes boring and you have to start cooking.
Dominika made some beautiful homemade sausage rolls!

Should this be a permanent product 🤔 let us know 😃

Small improvements coming to the cafe to make it feel more homely ! DM us if you have any suggestions!
#2023

Learn more about joining a supported internship programme in Berkshire at our online session for students and families. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/route-to-recruit-supported-internship-information-session-for-young-people-tickets-779973239957

🥗🍳Veggie breakfasts looking amazing! 🥗
Planning ahead for the weekend? Can’t be bothered to make breakfast? Let us make it for you!
📍 5 Alfred Street, RG1 7AT
baking

🎄Merry Christmas from Jamie & the team! 🎄🎉🎊🎁🍷🍾⛄️🦌
Thank you to all those that have supported us this year! Your continued support doesn’t go unappreciated!
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We love reading all your lovely reviews. Keep them coming ! 🩷

Our homemade cakes come and go so quickly! Be sure to get some Lemon Drizzle before it runs out!!!

Eggs Florentine on display here! We also do eggs Benedict! 🥚

Our specials board ! Come on in a try something new :)