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My why - the beginning 

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Walking home. By Naomi Lowe
My gluten-free journey started in my early twenties. I had felt increasingly unwell for years and eventually, in 2009, saw my Doctor about it. I was told to try a strictly gluten-free diet. 

Removing it from my diet transformed my health for the better — but also opened my eyes to how often I would have to miss out on life's small pleasures when it comes to treats, especially when out and about.

This small life pleasure (or lack of) became an obsession that I wanted to somehow use as an opportunity for a positive change...

The middle - making  Gluten- Free treats more accessible

For 7 almost 7 years, I ran Nibsy’s coffee shop, on Cross Street; Reading’s first and only dedicated & 100% gluten-free coffee shop.

It filled a much needed gap, providing tasty homemade food, that everyone could enjoy, regardless of the absence of gluten and we had some really fun times there.

In summer 2021, it was passed over to new owners, as desperately needed to spend a bit more time with my family. 

The new owners carry on flying the gluten-free flag as Reading's only dedicated gluten-free coffee shop. You can check them out by visiting YayLo. 
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Nibsy's coffee shop - traded between 2014 to 2021.
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The coffee shop - Jon and Naomi - 2021.

Now - Nibsy's, the coffee trailer...

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The coffee and cake trailer. By Naomi Lowe
As time passed, it really struck me how much I missed hospitality and was acutely aware of there still being a huge gap in the gluten-free choice, especially for commuters and quick 'grab and go' options.

A big town like Reading still needed more choice on this front. 

As of late summer 2025, I’m thrilled to be back with this incredible opportunity; a gluten-free coffee and cake trailer, with one simple mission, to make life for those of us faced with needing to eat strictly gluten-free food, safe, tasty and convenient as well as serving excellent coffee to morning commuters.
"The thing that gluten-free people miss the most, is not actually a food. It's the convenience of food, especially when 'on the go'. (quote by Phil Hates Gluten). 

For the love of coffee and all things gluten-free.


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