Patisserie Valerie - Reading

I have eaten here often in the last four years, but today was unexpectedly bad. In a nutshell, it was about 75% full when I went in around midday, ordered eggs royale, which were late. Fine — it happens. The egg yolks were boiled solid, and lukewarm, the sauce burned my mouth. I’ve eaten eggs royale here often and they always did them runny, so that the yolk mixes with the sauce. This felt more like a picnic open sandwich. I don’t know if the cook was as hangover as I was, after the 30th of October, but it’s a pretty **** experience. Wanted the bill to get out of there asap and put the mess behind me, but the first time I asked for the bill, I was left to wait 10min. Cheers guys, was your system breaking down, too? Do get your ducks in a row, Patisserie, for being fed half-assed food and then overcharging, you already have stiff competition in Reading.

Not always tasty and good luxury breakfast. When we ordered we just asked a fresh orange juice but hen he came with orange is just the orange in bottle.... how is it possible? Do you know the meaning of fresh orange juice ? Also the cup of soya cappuccino was bad smell. The plate of vegetarian English Breakfast was delicious. I’ve been there many times, but it is becoming old and not welcoming place.

First visit since the new Management took over. Standards have clearly dropped. 8 minute finger sandwichs served on stale bread. 6 'mini ' finger cakes, 4 mini scones. Tea or coffee. Basically much less than previously offered, not worth the money. Wouldn 't bother again.

Amazing food, great portions and friendly staff highly recommended!!!

Say they open at 11 but just leave me outside politely waiting long over alleged opening time until I eventually give up