Pau Brasil

Love it, great atmosphere, lovely food and the business owner is really friendly. Been here 7 years, how did I miss it!!? Will definitely come back again, next time for a meal I think

since i have moved away from reading i have had withdrawal symptoms from this lovely deli/​café! I make it the first stop on my trips back :)
Run by a wonderful brazilian ex pat, and most of the other (universally friendly) staff are portuguese or brazilian as well. does great coffee, unusual main meal ‘specials’ and AMAZING custard tarts which are completely moreish. one is never enough!
You would be hard pushed to spend more than a tenner a head for a main meal and a cake for dessert.
the shop sells fresh bread, cakes, frozen goods, snacks, cooked meats and cheeses. Ask the staff for advice– i have had some wonderful chorizos and cheeses on their recommendations.
Dont’ leave without buying a few of their little empanyadas (mini pies) and some cola cao (MUCH better than nesquick!)

Pau Brasil on Mount Pleasant in Reading is a Portuguese and Brazilian deli and grocery store.
They sell fresh meat, cheese, homemade cakes and biscuits.
They also have a large selection of packaged foods tins, jars, packets of food.
The best part about this shop is the café on the first floor. They sell food to take away or eat in and I have had a nice meal here.
Portuguese chicken pie with string chips was delicious and there was nice Brazilian soft drinks and freshly made smoothies to wash it down with.
Their Acai berry smoothie is lovely and very healthy. Acai is a superfruit with lots of antioxidants.
The yellow and blue décor gives you a happy feeling when you step inside this great little shop.