Reading Room delivery from Kemptown Beach

About Reading Room
A proper midday pick-me-up, built around fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold, comforting flavours. Think generous plates, house-baked breads, and dishes that feel relaxed but still a bit special. Perfect for an easy lunch at home, no fuss, just really go
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Grilled Portobello, Tomato, Soft Fried Egg and Melted Cheddar
£9.90
Fresh Field Green Juice
£5.40
Buffalo Cauliflower Toastie
£12.50

A Lighter Read

Overnight Oats and Chia
Overnight oats & chia, layered with berry compote, coconut yoghurt, olive oil & coconut granola
£8.20
Golden Sweetcorn Fritter
Golden sweetcorn fritter, spicy edamame, cherry tomato, carrot ribbons, fermented red cabbage, cashew cream.
£5.20
Mackerel Pâté
With pickled cucumber on rye bread.
£5.80
Salmon Tartine
With soft-boiled egg and herbed cream cheese on rye bread.
£5.80

RR Dips from the Pantry

Horseradish Mayo
Homemade horseradish mayo. Creamy with a gentle kick, perfect alongside mains or for dipping.
£1.20
Chilli Jam
House chilli jam, made by the brilliantly talented Chef Carla and Chef Karen. Sweet, sticky with a gentle kick. One of those extras you’ll wish you’d ordered twice.
£1.20
Vegan
Chipotle mayo
Smoky, rich and full of flavour, completely plant based and seriously good with just about everything.
£1.20
Vegan
Wild Garlic Chimichurri
Wild Garlic Chimichurri
£1.50
Plant based
Hot Honey - Vegan
A sweet heat with a twist, our vegan hot honey blends rich, syrupy sweetness with a gentle chilli kick. Sticky, warming and completely plant-based, it adds a little fire to whatever it touches.
£1.50
Vegan
Dips & Things
Currently sold out
£9.50

To Graze

Warm Bread & Wild Garlic Butter
Freshly baked bread served with whipped wild garlic butter and sea salt.
£6.50
Vegetarian
Plump Buttery Nocellara Olives From Sicily
Bright green, buttery and full of flavour, served just as they are. A simple little bowl of the good stuff.
£6.00
Plant based
Whipped feta, spicy honey, Mamoosh pitta bread
Light whipped feta finished with a touch of sweetness and gentle heat, served with warm Mamoosh pitta
£7.50

Fresh From The Pantry

Hearty Soup - A seasonal, chef-led soup made fresh daily, served with warm bread
Our soup ingredients changes daily, please call 01273 524448 to check what’s on today and any allergens it may contain.
£8.50
RR Sausage Roll, Chutney & Leaves
Golden puff pastry sausage roll, Chutney, baby salad leaves
£9.50
Vegan Sausage Roll
Currently sold out
£9.50
Vegan
Bruschetta - Carne
Currently sold out
£12.00
Bruschetta - Vegetarian
Topped with a generous layering of seasonal ingredients, piled high. Ingredients changes daily please call 01273 524448 to check what is on todays menu.
£12.00
Vegetarian

Toasties

Golden on the outside, soft and melty in the middle. Our toasties are pressed until crisp, with proper fillings that ooze just enough when you cut into them. Comforting, unfussy and seriously moreish.

Buffalo Cauliflower Toastie
Roasted cauliflower coated in piquant Buffalo sauce, creamy slaw and smoked vegan Applewood, toasted until crisp
£12.50
Plant based
Rueben Pastrami Toastie
Rueben Pastrami Toastie, Dijon mustard, Monterey jack Cheese, Sauerkraut
£15.00
Three Cheese & Nutbourne Tomato Toastie
A rich blend of cheeses with thinly sliced tomato, balanced with hot honey and a touch of pickled chilli, finished with smoked chipotle mayo.
£12.50

On the Cake Counter

Almond and Coconut Cherry Bakewell
Almond and coconut cherry Bakewell, freshly hand baked. Soft, nutty and lightly sweet with bursts of cherry throughout. Perfect with a coffee or as a little treat after lunch.
£4.90
Hazelnut Fudge Brownie
Hazelnut fudge brownie. Rich, soft and chocolatey with a real nutty hit A proper treat if you fancy something indulgent.
£4.50
Gluten free
Lemon Drizzle Loaf
Lemon drizzle loaf. Soft sponge with a sharp lemon syrup soaked through, fresh, bright and perfect with a cup of tea.
£5.20
Banana Loaf
Vegan
£5.20
Vegan
Butter Croissant
Freshly baked, buttery and light with a soft centre and crisp edges. Perfect with coffee or as a quick bite any time of day.
£3.50
Almond Croissant
Almond croissant, baked until golden and filled with sweet almond frangipane, finished with toasted flaked almonds. Perfect with a coffee.
£4.30
Courgette, Lime and Pistachio
Currently sold out
£5.90
Vegetarian
Chocolate Berry Cake
Currently sold out
£5.90
Vegetarian
Victoria Sponge Cake
Victoria sponge cake. Light layers of soft sponge filled with cream and jam, classic, comforting and always a good idea.
£5.90
Vegetarian
Date and Caramel Cake
Date and caramel cake. Soft, rich sponge with deep caramel notes and natural sweetness from the dates.
£5.90
Vegetarian
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Lemon and blueberry cake. Light, soft sponge with a fresh citrus lift and pockets of juicy blueberry throughout. A lovely balance of sweet and sharp.
£5.90
Vegetarian

Hot Drinks

Flat White
Poured with Skylark Coffee house blend, this one brings a velvety balance of bold espresso and silky milk. Smooth, gently rich and always reliable, it’s the kind of coffee that feels spot on any time of day. **Can be made with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£3.79
Vegan
Hot Chocolate
Rich, smooth and properly comforting, made with real chocolate and steamed milk (of your choice). A warm, indulgent cup that feels good any time of day.**Can be made with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£4.10
Vegan
Americano
Made with Skylark Coffee house blend, this one is smooth, balanced and full of character. A simple black coffee done properly, with a rounded depth and a gentle lift of brightness.
£3.60
Cappuccino
Built on the Skylark Coffee espresso, finished with airy steamed milk and a soft foam top. Light, smooth and nicely rounded, it’s a classic that always hits the spot.**Can be made with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£3.90
Vegan
Latte
A double shot of Skylark Coffee blended with silky steamed milk (of your choice) for a smooth, easy drink. Gentle, creamy and mellow, it’s a go-to for anyone who likes their coffee soft and comforting. **Can be made black or with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£3.90
Vegan
Double Expresso
Two shots of Skylark Coffee house blend, bold, clean and full of depth. Short, strong and straight to the point.
£3.40
Vegan
Decaffeinated Breakfast Tea
A bright and refreshing cup made with MD Tea’s decaf blend. Smooth, balanced and easy to drink, all the taste without the caffeine. Perfect for any time of day.**Can be made black or with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£3.50
Vegan
Rooibos Tea - Teracotta Sunburst by MDTEA
A gorgeous rooibos blend from MDTEA, naturally caffeine free and full of gentle warmth. Vanilla brings a soft sweetness, rhubarb adds a bright little twist and the redbush base keeps it smooth and soothing. A lovely choice if you want something calming with a bit of character.
£3.50
Plant based
English Breakfast Tea
A classic black leaf blend from MDTEA, combining Assam and Uva for a bold, bright and steady cup. **Can be made black or with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£3.40
Earl Grey Tea - Shades of Grey by MDTEA
MDTEA’s twist on Earl Grey, blending bergamot with rose and a touch of orange peel. Fragrant, smooth and lightly floral, it’s a relaxed yet uplifting cup that feels quietly elegant. **Can be made black or with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£3.40
Matcha Latte
Matcha latte. Smooth and creamy with gentle earthy notes. **Can be made black or with coconut milk, oat milk or cows milk please select when placing your order.
£4.20
Vegan
Dirty Chai
Dirty chai made with freshly brewed coffee. Spiced chai with a strong coffee hit, that’s what makes it dirty.
£4.80
Vegetarian
Wild Berry Tea
Berry tea from MD Tea. Fruity and refreshing with a natural berry flavour, light, and warming
£3.50
Vegan

Cold Drinks

Fresh Field Green Juice
£5.40
Plant based
San Pellegrino Limonata
Bright, sharp and lightly sparkling. A classic Italian lemon drink that’s refreshing, zesty and not too sweet.
£3.90
Vegetarian
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa
A vibrant blood orange drink with a gentle sparkle and a lovely balance of sweet and tart. Refreshing, bold and perfect any time of day.
£3.90
Vegan
Coca-Cola
Crisp, fizzy and classic. The go-to soft drink, chilled and ready to go.
£3.70
Vegan
Coca-Cola Zero
All the classic cola flavour with zero sugar. Light, fizzy and refreshing.
£3.40
Aranciata Orange San Pellegrino
Bright, zesty orange with a light sparkle. Refreshing, juicy and a proper pick-me-up straight from the can
£3.90
Vegan
Fresh Cold-Pressed Apple Juice
Fresh cold-pressed apple juice, crisp, clean and refreshing.
£3.90
Vegan
Fresh Cold-Pressed Orange
Fresh cold-pressed orange juice, smooth, uplifting and full of natural freshness.
£4.20
Plant based
Fresh Tomato Juice
Fresh tomato juice, savoury and wonderfully refreshing.
£3.90
Sparking Water 700ml
Currently sold out
£4.20
Still Water 700ml
Still Water
£4.20

In House Sides

Buttered Jersey Royal Potatoes
New potatoes, cooked till soft and coated in butter for a deep, rich finish.
£6.00
Vegetarian
Runner Beans, Wild Garlic Chimichurri
Runner beans tossed in a punchy wild garlic chimichurri, fresh, herby and full of flavour.
£6.00
Vegetarian

English Muffins

Freshly baked breakfast muffins with a generous filling. Ideal for busy mornings

Grilled Portobello, Tomato, Soft Fried Egg and Melted Cheddar
A hearty muffin: Grilled Portobello mushroom, fresh tomato, a soft fried egg and melted cheddar, finished with chilli jam and a little watercress.
£9.90
Vegetarian
Crisp Smoked Bacon and Soft Fried Egg
Smoked bacon cooked until crisp, paired with a soft fried egg and tucked into a warm English muffin, with Chilli Jam and Watercress. Simple, hearty and properly satisfying.
£9.90
Succulent Sausage Patty and Soft Fried Egg
A juicy sausage patty with a soft fried egg, finished with a spoon of chilli jam and a handful of fresh watercress, all tucked into a soft muffin. Warm, tasty and served all day.
£9.90