Patisserie Valerie in Reading

Shame they don't deliver fresh cakes anymore. Frozen cakes came into picture during pandemic but I discovered even after it's almost forgotten about, PV are still choosing to do frozen cakes only for online orders. It used to feel like a delightful local bakery personal shopping place earlier, now its just another commercial cakes churning factory. I've moved on to my personal known bakers for cakes now

Such a shame as this used to be a good place for food and drink but sadly no more. The English breakfast looked like it had been made 3 days earlier, it was cold, all over cooked, egg was rock solid, mushroom was shrivelled and dry, beans were crusty and cold… simply the worst breakfast ever!!! Our afternoon tea wasn’t much better presentation was awful dried up cress chucked on the plate, sandwiches lacked any flavour and wasn’t enough of them, cakes were horrible and far too sweet and the choice of cakes in the afternoon tea was not well thought out! The staff shouldn’t have even served the food as they could see how bad it was but no one seems to care who worked there, the kitchen staff Diderot don’t take any pride in their work as you’d never allow food looking that bad to leave the kitchen. We will not be returning to patisserie Valerie again as it was really that bad and we had to wait ages for the bill!

I used to go to this place few times in a monthfew years ago, but for about year to year and a half this place has gone down hill. My visit today and previous couple of time have been awful. Staff do not care anymore. Took them 30 minutes to take order and when I expressed my concern they were not bothered. The coffee wasn't even warm and the quality of cakes is not same anymore. Won't be wasting my money any more.

This is a lovely clean tidy restaurant, staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered a lovely breakfast, it was tasty with very fresh spinach. The pot of tea filled three cups. The food arrives through a lazy susan which my son thought was amazing.

The Black Forest is not very sweet which I like. Double chocolate is really sweet but tastes good. Both desserts are nice but a bit pricey. Mocha with cakes- perfect afternoon tea. Love them.

Friendly and attentive staff made this experience great. The afternoon tea was surprisingly filling and plentiful, overall I would recommend here.

So we visited patisserie valerie as we had been here before and enjoyed the cakes, but this time I got the impression that the man serving us would rather we had left. Why? Initially after he sat us at a table he mentioned that the kitchen had already closed (that was fine as we weren't looking for a hot meal). However he then went on to explain that he had put away all the cakes from the display cabinet. He said they'd be closing soon; the time was only 5.20pm and they did not close until 6pm. After giving us this information was he expecting us to get up and leave? Anyway I went on to order our cakes and hot drinks and noticed that he was putting all the cakes back in the display cabinet.There were also other customers that came in after us too. On previous occasions the staff were much more welcoming and friendly.

Friendly and attentive service. The afternoon tea is delicious and plentiful! sandwiches, scones and cakes plus free refill on tea and coffee all for 20£.

I have been going out their with my wife and at times children for over 6 years now and never disappointed (though taking away fries and Tabasco sauce was not a good move). Pan cakes with strawberry and vanilla ice cream was very refreshing and children loved it. Ours was usual three eggs omelette with cheese and tomato. Well deserved five stars and r recommended to go there if not done so yet!

It’s a nice, interesting and beautiful place to eat. The food is delicious and very photographic ✨The afternoon tea was good with a nice selection of pastries the price was great not expensive for what you get.The down side is how crowded and noisy it can get here. Which takes a way some of the enjoyment. Also the furniture is very old which you could consider it rustic or vintage ✨but I feel it gives the place its uniqueness.The Wi-Fi is also alright and there is many options of seating where you could easily fit about 6 people which makes the place good for a group or a little celebration 🎉 they do have nice cakes 🎂Finally the staff are very nice and accommodating!