Shed

Little independent cafe in Reading. Queen of Toasties, Mother of Sandwiches

Unique sandwich flavours - hot pepper sauce - office catering - ample seating upstairs - off the beaten track - homemade cake - tea and coffee - homemade soup - hot toasties - tasty salads - no pre made fillings - no additives - hidden gem in Reading town

01/09/2024

We're back!

After a week off we are back at it. Serving coffee and lunch until 3pm Monday to Saturday

Photos from Shed's post 25/08/2024

Shed is having a week off, it's been a great summer but now we need to not see each other for a bit!

Back on Monday 2nd September

Thank you sandwich fans ❤️‍🔥

22/08/2024

Whether you are at festival or just in town over the next few days this hangover wrap is the perfect pit stop

Offer includes hot drink or a can, veggie option available - £8

If you're a regular it still means you can sit in and gain a stamp on your loyalty card 👊

Photos from Shed's post 18/08/2024

Alfresco season at Shed ☀️

Photos taken by the talented .cain

16/07/2024
Photos from Shed's post 20/06/2024

We are Open For Art with !

Visit each venue and enjoy the art on show! We've got some lovely pieces from

Running across town from 21st June - 2nd July

Photos from Shed's post 25/05/2024

Our in-house cookie monster has been baking cookies again!

26/04/2024

Hi sandwich fans! Do you know anyone hardworking who can make coffee and is up for a hectic Saturday job? Then please show them this and a match could be made 🩶

01/04/2024

Some of you may remember the massive fire next to SHED, well after months of wrangling with lawyers we've finally got a decision from regarding compensation

We have accepted an offer of £124,069 for loss of business, damage to reputation and limitations to accessibility for our property (which continue to affect our trade)

The compensation clears tomorrow so we're taking a well earned break in The Dominican Republic. Were aiming to re-open sometime mid August.

Thankyou for all your support over this difficult time. Happy Easter and Warmest Regards from Pete and Lydia

Xx

26/03/2024

Easter break is nearly upon us, don't forget we like to close on bank holidays!

This year we will OPEN on Easter Saturday.
Closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

See you soon sandwich fans!

19/03/2024

At the same time as our refurb our sandwich menu got bigger! Here's one of the newbies..

TUNA MAYO • CUCUMBER • GINGER PICKLED CARROTS • SALAD • SRIRACHA on SOURDOUGH

It's a tasty spring delight

Available Mon - Sat til 3

Photos from Shed's post 12/03/2024

Our upstairs dining area is now open after her refurbishment, so drop by soon for some sandwich appreciation. We have lots of space!

will be officially reopening tomorrow night with a new look and new menu

Thanks to all the amazing hard working tradies and for their design brains 💫

09/03/2024

Hello Saturday, we are now open after our kitchen refurb!
Upstairs seating is still under construction over the weekend.
However we have seating downstairs and outside.

Serving til 3, come say hi!

04/03/2024

Hey sandwich fans, don't forget we are closed until Thursday while we make our kitchen a tiny bit less tiny

Back to business on Thursday!

17/02/2024

Our latest review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

21/12/2023

🌲 Holiday Break 🌲

Tomorrow is our last trading day of the year, we are taking a much needed break to spend some quality time with our young family.

Thank you to everyone who has ever been a customer, we are nothing without you and have felt that even more strongly in recent years. Here's to 2024 sandwich fans!! XX

Photos from Shed's post 01/12/2023

🤶🏻 ITS HERE.🦌🛷
🌲Vegan option available🌲
Come and grab one before you-know-who swipes them all ... >>>

Photos from Shed's post 15/11/2023

Fa la la la la la la la la
Book your team Christmas lunch with us now!
Email Lydia & Pete at [email protected] 🎄🦌 🎁

08/11/2023

We are very pleased with the new piece of The Old Forge 🖤
Available on Etsy

Photos from Shed's post 30/10/2023

Available now!

🍁 Pumpkin spice 🍁 matcha 🍁 turmeric chai🍁

Winter is coming 🥶

22/09/2023

We found this lovely old picture of our street Merchants Place.
Now home to , but what a treasure of a place it looks here 🩶

17/09/2023

Just having a Samosa Good sandwich appreciation moment..

Shredded veggie samosas
Mango chutney
Salad & onion
Mint yoghurt.and crunchy Sev

All vegan! Come and get yours. Serving until 3 Monday to Saturday

Yumyumyumyum

Photos from Shed's post 06/09/2023

If you are having a meeting or general sandwich appreciation party don't forget that we can cater for you!

We hand deliver to our neighbourhood in the town centre or you can collect from us.

See full details on our website here 👉
https://theshedcafe.co.uk/office-buffets/

Photos from Shed's post 29/08/2023

How are the school holidays going?

Don't forget we have a childrens menu if you want to feed your kids while you sink double espressos. The adults menu is alright too 😃

Photos from Shed's post 25/08/2023

Meet Sausage Fest, a perfect title for our sausage butty this weekend!

Whether you're braving the crowds at the festival or in town this sandwich is the perfect pit stop

Deal includes a hot or cold drink.

Vegan & veggie option available

Thanks for all your name suggestions it was a tough call 😁

Photos from Shed's post 22/08/2023

Check out our Shed Special salads. Does what is says on the box ☀️

16/06/2023

Top quality roadside dining at the old forge ☀️🥪

Photos from Shed's post 17/05/2023

🚨NEW TOASTIE DROP🚨

German Salami with cream cheese, fresh tomato, mozzarella and cheddar - what more do you need?!

Geddit while spinach stocks last 🌿

04/05/2023

As is customary on bank holidays, Shed will be closed on Monday 8th May - we're gonna be busy doing nothing, as is customary on Bank holidays

Happy platty jubes people 🇬🇧

11/04/2023

We are back open after our Easter break! Come and get your chops around this; 'Cheddar Gorge' marmite mayo, cheddar cheese mix and crisps

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Officially the most hippest cafe in RG1

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8 Merchants Place
Reading
RG11DT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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