Richfields Cafe - Reading

Having to escape from home due to builders at neighbours' house, we opted for breakfast somewhere quiet. Having a quick Google search gave me here as an option. But due to thinking it was only a sandwich shop, I'd discounted it in the past. But I can say hand on my heart, it was lovely and possibly the best berry pancakes ever!!! My husband had the Richfield fry up, which was quite simply a taste explosion with a recovery smoothie which was really tasty, and I don't like ginger but I felt that the ginger didn't overpower it at all. Coffees as well were nice and not bitter. Both members of staff are super friendly and took the time to chat with us.

Superb, consistently excellent quality, good customer service. Richfields is located about a 15 minute walk from Reading Town centre bit definitely worth the visit..I had Chirozo Hash and my wife Chirizo toasties.. Chorizo Hash excellent, rich and wholesome, decent portion, and fills you up quick..9.5 out 10..had this twice pn two seperate occasions never dissaponts, hollandaise sauce perfect, eggs rich and cooked just right, nice flavoursome Chorizo sausage, wel cooled potatie...thus will keep me going all day no need fir din dins..good price £13.85 great value for money..My wife had Chizo toasties, giant size, nice and rich 8 out 10, a little more veggievpls and you will nail it..We both had canpochino coffees, nice flavour and very decent coffee...Richfields I highly rate..and btw I dont work there before any asks!

Came this morning with a friend for a bit of co-working with a coffee. Kayleigh and Tara were amazing, so nice and helpful. The food was splendid. I had the Mushroom Toastie, and that’s one of the best vegan dishes I’ve seen in a long time, so well done for that! Will definitely come again!

This afternoon, I went to the restaurant with a friend. There were no available tables, so we were asked to come back when it was "quieter" (even though it wasn't clear how we were supposed to gauge that). We returned in 20 minutes, only to be told that tables were only available outside (despite the fact that a few tables inside had just been seated, suggesting that they needed to implement a waiting list system). We were then informed that there was a 45-minute wait for food. It would have been more helpful if they had mentioned this from the beginning instead of keeping us waiting. Overall, we felt unwelcome and like we were inconveniencing the staff.

If you don't mind waiting 20 minutes to order a drink, this is the place for you. I have been a loyal customer for over 7 years, often with friends and family. The service used to be excellent, though a bit slow. However, it now takes far too long to place an order for drinks and food. Despite the wait, the food is usually tasty when it finally arrives. Unfortunately, the front of house staff are inexperienced and not very good at their jobs. It's a shame to see the decline in service at a place that used to be so friendly.