Insomnia - Reading

Coffee, Chocolate, Sandwiches
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Insomnia

Insomnia
4.4 / 5 (162 reviews)

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Tucked away in Primark, this charming café offers a delightful escape for shoppers seeking quality over quantity. With its friendly staff and clean ambiance, guests can enjoy a range of reasonably priced hot drinks, including festive hot chocolates, alongside freshly made pastries and hearty snacks like paninis and salads. Patrons appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, a welcome contrast to typical busy coffee chains, making it an ideal spot to unwind. The café’s lovely views of the bustling shopping street add to the experience, promising a continuous stream of satisfied visitors eager to return for lunch or a sweet treat.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: User

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 162 reviews

As others have mentioned, this restaurant is discreetly located on an upper floor inside the Primark store. I visited for a quick cup of coffee and a Danish in the late morning. It wasn't crowded at all. The coffee and Danish were both fantastic and reasonably priced. The staff was friendly and the view from the window overlooking the pedestrian shopping street was lovely. I highly recommend this place.

I stumbled upon this cafe by chance in Primark. The view of the busy street, convenient location, clean environment, and fantastic service caught my attention. They offer a variety of packaged paninis, salads for lunch, and a wide selection of delicious sweets at a very reasonable price. Now that I have discovered this coffee shop, I plan on coming back again and again. I may just become a regular customer for lunchtime.

My wife and I had a disappointing visit to John Lewis (the place to eat so decided to try Insomnia coffee shop at Primark and were pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly and efficient, the place was clean and tidy and the the hot...drinks and food were good value. We will no doubt go there in future.

So regarding caffes in reading this is really reasonable with a big shoot fruit cost the coffee was ok, no cappuccino as too wet, but tasted beautiful. the cakes were stoney and hard and tasty. it appeared clean and the personal. was helpful and friendly.

Hidden within Primark, this restaurant boasts friendly staff and delicious yet affordable snacks. It surpasses other coffee chains in quality and ambiance, as it is not as crowded, offering guests a quiet and relaxing break.

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At 414, you'll find the station Reading, from which you also have access to the municipal transportation.

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