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St Mary's Butts0.2 mi from Reading centrelast reviewed October 2026

A small independent off St Mary's Butts where the baristas will talk you through the menu, and the cortado comes out strong and clean. The dependable good cup in central Reading.

Reading's St Mary's Butts has a counter where the baristas actually know the coffee.

4.6★★★★½(861)
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What we love

  • •Baristas who recommend drinks and are happy to chat through the options
  • •Clean, precise flavour in both hot and iced coffee
  • •Strong, flavoursome cortado
  • •Sells beans alongside the drinks

Location

53 St Mary's Butts, Reading RG1 2LG, UK

0.2 mi from Reading centre

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