r/reading is a subreddit with 179k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses reading, looking for a, looking for, books, and local, and they frequently recommend/review chinese takeaway, chicken wings, and bread.
The town of Reading, located in Berkshire, UK. Probably the best place on the River Thames.
Popular Themes in r/reading
#1
Advice Requests
: "STOLEN BIKE – PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "That “buy one, get one free” offer was suddenly a lot less tempting once I checked the hygiene rating…"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for work"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Moving to Reading for university-related work – £40,000 gross salary, is that enough?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/reading
#1
Reading
: "Reading May 2026 local election results"
167 posts
#2
Looking For A
42 posts
#3
Looking For
24 posts
#4
Books
16 posts
#5
Local
: "Reading May 2026 Local election results"
13 posts
#6
Events
: "Totally riffing off the Reading Reporter, what Reading-linked culture do you think is noteworthy and what spaces/Events could you link from it."
12 posts
#7
Food
: "Biryani Boyzz: Reading restaurant operator fined for Food hygiene breaches"
10 posts
#8
Community
9 posts
#9
Job
: "Been rejected from almost every Job ive applied to"
8 posts
#10
Book
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/reading
Chinese Takeaway
28 reviews
#1
Kung Fu Kitchen
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Home Cooking
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Jasmine Garden
2.5★ from 2 reviews
Chicken Wings
16 reviews
#1
Wingstop
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Roosters
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
7 Bone
5.0★ from 1 review
Bread
14 reviews
#1
Rise Bakehouse
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Warings Bakery
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Artisan Bakers
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/reading
#1
Information
: "Reading Station M&S ..."
15 posts
#2
Question
: "Why is Reading town centre absolutely heaving right now?"
14 posts
#3
Pic
: "anyone else laugh any time they go past this"
12 posts
#4
Food & Drink
: "That “buy one, get one free” offer was suddenly a lot less tempting once I checked the hygiene rating…"
9 posts
#5
Article
: "Nice pic of Reading"
6 posts
#6
Friendly Face
: "Saw a woman absolutely destroy a serial headphone interrupter today"
3 posts
#7
University
: "I Raced the 20 Bus From Reading Station to Reading Uni‼️"
1 post
Member Growth in r/reading
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+9k members(5.1%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026