Reading is buzzing with new cafes, restaurants, bars and bubble tea shops.

If you want to try somewhere new in the town, you've come to the right place.

Here are four new establishments to try.

Tea 4 U

Reading Chronicle: Zeba and Naseeb Khan, from Hounslow, London, who opened a Tea 4 U franchise in Chain Street, Reading, on MondayZeba and Naseeb Khan, from Hounslow, London, who opened a Tea 4 U franchise in Chain Street, Reading, on Monday

Bed-bound and contemplating the end of her life earlier this year, Zeba Khan never imagined she would open a bubble tea shop in Reading on Monday.

The 38-year-old mum-of-two suffered a head injury in 2021 which left her unable to walk for ten months and her recovery was uncertain.

But with the support of her family, she is back on her feet and opened Reading’s first franchise of Tea 4 U in Chain Street with her husband Naseeb.

Read the full story here: 'I didn’t want to live anymore': Inspiring mum's journey to open new bubble tea shop

Black Sheep Coffee

Reading Chronicle: Black Sheep Coffee while refurbishing was underwayBlack Sheep Coffee while refurbishing was underway

Black Sheep Coffee opened their doors at the former Café Nero in Queen Victoria Street on July 26.

The Grade II listed building was the second Berkshire location to host the international chain café after Windsor.

A spokesperson for the company said: “Reading was an obvious next step for us at Black Sheep Coffee, with a base of loyal customers asking us to open in town for years.

“We are excited to bring our signature Robusta house espresso to the high street and open our second site in Berkshire in the coming weeks.”

The café sells coffees, smoothies, cakes and pastries, waffles and bagels.

Grumpy Goat bar

Reading Chronicle: Anne-Marie (left) and Charlie Beatty from The Grumpy GoatAnne-Marie (left) and Charlie Beatty from The Grumpy Goat

The Grumpy Goat, in Union Street, better known as Smelly Alley, is expanding is laid back vibes onto the first floor.

An extensive wine list, cheese and charcuterie plates and eight keg lines are expected on August 19.

“If this sounds like your kind of thing, we would love you to celebrate our opening with us,” its owners wrote on Facebook.

Read the full story here.

Intoku

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Intoku opened in Chain Street on Saturday, May 28, serving sushi, rolls, noodle and rice dishes and a selection of desserts, coffees, bubble teas and soft drinks to diners.

Intoku is a small chain with its two other locations in Chelsea and Windsor.

Read the full story here.