Three café’s in Reading have been named as finalists in The Food Awards England 2022.

Cafe Yolk, Picnic Foods, The Switch were all nominated for best Café / Bistro of the Year.

Eateries representing Reading made up almost half the nominees in the South East category.

“I think it’s really good, it feels a little bit special,” said Café Yolk manager Roksana Kabala, who has worked at the café for a year.

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Asked why she thought the café was nominated: “We serve reasonably-priced food, the service is always nice and we get good feedback from the customers. We have a lot of regular people.”

She recommended first-time customers try the Mexican brunch or Canadian breakfast.

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Fancy finding out what all the fuss is about for yourself? Here's what you need to know:

Café Yolk

Reading Chronicle: Photograph taken by Cafe YolkPhotograph taken by Cafe Yolk

Where: 44 Erleigh Rd, Reading RG1 5NA

When: 8am to 4pm, seven days a week

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 stars

Google: 4.6 (1,313 reviews)

 

Picnic Foods

Where: 5 Market Pl, Reading RG1 2DP

When: 7am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and 9.30am-4pm on Sunday

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 stars

Google: 4.6 (294 reviews)

 

The Switch

Where: 19 The Triangle, Reading RG30 4RN

When: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday and until 3pm on the weekend

Tripadvisor: 5 stars

Google: 4.8 (80 reviews)