Caffe Nero - Reading

This is one to avoid. The tables are not cleared the place looks run down dirty. Big queues only 2 staff who were struggling to keep up with the customers. Problem with groups of ‘students’ with laptops hogging tables. While I was there saw customers leaving because of the queues lack of free tables.

This Nero is right next to Reading Station. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed our drinks, and the seating is cosy and spacious. I will definitely visit again and recommend this cafe!

As per my daily routine, I went to the Riverside Cafe Nero. Being a Saturday afternoon, I couldn’t find a table outside, thus I went to Cafe Nero Apex Plaza. Unfortunately the manageress “Eva” wasn’t there, only a trainee barista, who was left on her own. Im sure that she was trying her best, however not only the drink was poor but also her English. I asked for a large hot chocolate, with chocolate on the top and some extra hot milk on the said, she asked me if I wanted “chocolat chaud”, I said yes. When I tasted the hot chocolate it was full of foam, went back twice asking for HOT MILK, not hot foam, finally an experienced barista showed up, she volunteered to ask me if I wanted a new one, I said no just more hot milk please. Obviously next time if I will come back here first I will ensure that an experienced member of staff is available before I repeat such an unpleasant bad experience.

Useful place to grab a quick coffee or spend some time online...near Reading Station. There is also a large work table and a book swap.

Visited on Sunday afternoon with my daughter and coffees were usual standard as were sarnies but the two young ladies that served us were so friendly and helpful but most importantly they were enjoying their jobs and made us feel welcome as they smiled and were cheerful