Café YOLK

This was my third visit to Cafe Yolk, and I am amazed every time. The ambiance is always cozy and vibrant. It's not a huge cafe, but the vibe is great—a lovely place for meeting friends or just chilling for a relaxing morning. As vegetarians, we were happy to see many vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. We ordered the French Toast with mixed berries and vanilla yogurt, the Avocado on Sourdough, plus a Chai Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White. The French Toast was wonderful—easily one of the best I've had in the UK. The mixed berries were fresh and juicy, and the rich, creamy vanilla yogurt really enriched the flavor. The bread itself was fluffy and fully immersed in the egg batter. The Avocado on Sourdough was also flavorful. We chose the vegan option, which came with a generous portion of scrambled tofu and avocado salsa. The bread was crunchy and elevated by the rich toppings. The drinks were excellent and reasonably priced. The Chai Latte is always my favorite here. All in all, the food, atmosphere, and staff are lovely. I highly recommend this cafe for breakfast and brunch!

Cafe Yolk, you’ve officially cracked our Sunday routine 🍳✨ Very tasty, very modern little breakfast nook that knows exactly what it’s doing. Friendly staff greet you with smiles 😊, the vibe is on point, and yes… there’s always a long queue 🕰️😅 — but trust me, a delicious reward is waiting at the end of it 🤤🍽️ Big portions? ✅ Generous servings? Absolutely. 💯 Instagrammable meals? Say less 📸✨ — every plate is a main-character moment 🍞🥑🍳 Fluffy eggs, bold flavors, happy bellies 🥐☕️ Worth the hype. Worth the wait. Worth waking up for. See you next Sunday, Cafe Yolk 🫶🏻🔥🍳

A brilliantly managed establishment, i’ve been to café YOLK several times and it has always been excellent. They are very consistent and the price of the food reflects the amazing quality. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the staff are always very friendly, welcoming and attentive. I’d highly recommend coming here for breakfast or a brunch and the new menu is very exciting.

I heard cafe yolk was a popular student cafe that I had to try at some point during uni and it was worth it. Although there was a line outside of the cafe, we were seated fast and had a few options on where to sit. The menu had a lot of option and the service was friendly and fast. The food was very flavourful, however, the matcha was quite bland so I would try other drinks- the mocha looked lovely and it had writing in the foam. I would definitely come here again (the herby potatoes were sooo yum!).

Visited Cafe Yolk on Valentine’s Day with my sister and had such a nice time. The breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented, and the coffee art made it feel extra special. Lovely atmosphere and great food. would definitely visit again! ☕💛

Went as a group of 3, off the back of a recommendation. We joined a long queue to get in, this is the first time I have ever had the patience to wait, and I’m glad I did as the food was good. A restaurant/café this small with that many people packed into it, should be table service as navigating yourself around the restaurant with others ordering at 1 till, isn’t ideal. I’m glad I ordered an extra sausage, as they are tiny. The quality of the ingredients you can’t fault, really. I do think it is expensive based on portion size, particularly £6.50 for milkshake. Very hipster vibe, a good buzz but not too loud. Coffee was 7/10, good quality beans but I prefer it stronger.

Everything was delicious! Queue times are a bit brutal if you’re coming during lunch time on the weekend, but other than that - I can totally see why this place is listed as one of the best restaurants in Reading.

I went to Reading to see my cousin whom I haven't seen in a while and she wanted to treat me to a good meal and was I pleased. Food was great, service was top notch. I will definitely be coming back when I am in Reading. 💯

Good hearty breakfast, with options for all. Outdoor seating available. Clean and spacious.

Great place and the staff is heavenly and beautiful!! Service is happy and prompt. Who could ask for more???

Went back here for another full English breakfast and just like my previous visit, everything was so good! It was super busy and I had to wait longer than last time, but it wasn't just me, I was surrounded by others like me who patiently waited for tables to free up. I was impressed by the manager who kept checking in with patrons who were waiting and I reckon it's service like that which keeps people coming back, apart from the great food of course :) They didn't have the Jaffa cake I had noticed last time, but this time I took a brownie cake as a takeaway! OMG so moist and dense and delicious and chocolate-y!! I wish had taken another piece. Will def be back if/ when in Reading again, but I hope by then the seating space will have expanded.

Great breakfast, lively atmosphere and friendly staff. But this place is too small for the demand so be prepared to 10-30 minutes for a table and a further 30-45 minutes for the food once ordered. This prevents this place being a good option to 'pop in' for breakfast and more of an 'All morning' thing. Hope they find a way to expand as it's a great place!

The café is really nice and clean the food is kind of pricey. I got pancakes and they were really good although I felt sick after eating there

Decent breakfast. Cafe is a bit tiny and can get pretty noisy but the brekky is good. The potatoes that came with the breakfast was really good.

I love the pancakes and hot chocolate here. The cafe is small and cozy and in a very quiet part of town, so the traffic here is all families or people who are working there. I even got some studying done. I love the ambience of this Cafe. Price wise, they're not the cheapest in town but it is quite worth it.

Amazing food, brilliant value, great quality - with such friendly service, no longer want to eat at home!

Wow!! Where do I start? Everything from the cleanliness to the service to the food was top notch. Between my family of eight (speaking of-Even though this place is crazy busy they got a sissy very quickly and never once did I feel the owner had forgot to seat us), we were able to order about half the food on the menu and every platter came out picture perfect and delicious ready to eat....Doesn't hurt to mention that the bill didn't set us back too much either. I consider myself a connoisseur of breakfast establishments and this definitely goes straight to the top of the charts with no close second.The meats, eggs, pancakes, French toast, beverages, and more we're all some of the best I have ever had. All in all, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. I would suggest anyone within within the sound of this review to make a pilgrimage at least once in your life to try this breakfast spot out. I will be making the trip across international boundaries again just so I can eat here. Well done, Cafe Yolk, well done!

I go here all the time, it's a fair distance from where I live, but I'm willing to travel. Excellent staff, owners and food, really the only place in Reading where you'll get a decent breakfast.

Had to say, I have been to The Café Yolk a few times now and love it. Great staff, fab food what more could you want!!

Love this place. Having just moved to Reading, pretty sure this'll become my weekend -breakfast-local. Great staff, food, coffee. As others have pointed out - it's a bit small but for couples/ small groups - it should be more than fine!

Really nice place with friendly staff. Had the pancakes and bacon, and will definitely be coming back for it again! So nice to have somewhere to grab a (decent!) cup of coffee too, especially with the parking outside. Highly recommended!

Amazing breakfast burgers and portobello omelets!! The coffee was perfect! What a way to start the day! U got to drive here if u r around the area and looking for breakfast.

Brilliant out of the way breakfast cafe. Friendly staff and a great ranges of breakfast options including The Canadian (full English + Pancakes.)

Brilliant breakfast today, cooked fresh and it wasn't greasy. Staff were lovely even though it was busy. We'll definitely be back

Been back again and again, their food is great, I've tried pancakes, fry up, sandwiches (the list goes on), all fab, the only downside is its size, it's so small and you can't always guarantee a table but it's worth the wait, so don't go when starving, in case you have to wait. Last time we went we had a tiny table and when a larger one became free they moved us, so friendly!

Great little cafe, just what you need when you are looking for good quality food, great coffee and a nice place to chill with your friends and escape from the world for a bit. The breakfasts are most certainly worth getting out of bed for in the morning accompanied with a coffee it's just perfect :) I popped in for lunch the other day and tried one of the burgers and its got to be one of the best burgers I've had for an age, nowhere else nearby comes even close! Definitely recommend a visit to Cafe Yolk, you won't be disappointed!

Just had breakfast here after hearing about the place. First off the place is small but the space is used well and you can tell thought and effort went into the design, which works. The staff were inviting friendly and smiled which for me is very important, happy staff happy customers! Now on to the food, the menu both breakfast and lunch is american inspired, it appeared all fresh and quality ingredients no frozen patties here. I had the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, something i know very well from living in canada and its also a fav of mine. I wont go so far as to say they nailed it but they came close, good fluffy pancakes and proper smoked american style crispy bacon strips, its very refreshing to see a small place start up and offer quality american food! I will be back next week to try the waffle breakfast and maybe give lunch a shot too.. Well worth a visit but dont go just for coffee, the coffee is your standard fairly weak filter coffee with no refills!

superb customer service and high quality food coffee and smoothies keep.it up plz...nothing else to say