The best cafes in Reading

4 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Kitt's Café & Gandalf's Garden

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Kitt's Café & Gandalf's Garden in Blandon blends tasty drinks and treats with a leafy houseplant shop and a separate cat room featuring…

8520 Allentown Pike #14 (Blandon) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Kitt's Café & Gandalf's Garden in Blandon blends tasty drinks and treats with a leafy houseplant shop and a separate cat room featuring adoptable local kitties. Swing by this week, sip, browse, and shower some fluffballs with love that helps fund their care while they await homes.”

From the Reading newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Le Cat Cafe

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Le Cat Cafe is the cat hangout where you can book time with adoptable felines, unwind with friends, and maybe meet your future roommate.…

2713 W Girard Ave (Philadelphia)

“Le Cat Cafe is the cat hangout where you can book time with adoptable felines, unwind with friends, and maybe meet your future roommate. They also host events and private parties, plus offer ways to help through fostering, donating, or picking up some delightfully on-brand merch.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 7, 2026

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FRIEDA

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European cafe for breakfast, lunch & baked goods in modern, open digs with varied social activities.

320 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

“European cafe for breakfast, lunch & baked goods in modern, open digs with varied social activities.”

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A La Mousse

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Modern, cozy dessert shop serving housemade treats like matcha cake, plus tea & coffee.

145 N 11th St (Philadelphia)

“Modern, cozy dessert shop serving housemade treats like matcha cake, plus tea & coffee.”

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