The Commons
Community Cafe & Kitchen
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About
The Commons Community Cafe & Kitchen serves ethically sourced coffee, locally-made cakes, sweet treats and nourishing meals. It provides affordable food, cooked by local people using local produce. They support local growers & land-workers, contributing to the local food economy & paying local people a real living wage.
The Commons is run by Common Ground Colchester, a community cooperative designed to meet the needs of the community. It is democratically-managed with an open & accessible membership policy.
"We are proud to support local organic growers which is why we have partnered with Bennison Farm - our local community-supported agricultural farm who supply us with our weekly produce for creating seasonal menus & daily specials. We have seasonal fruit from Crapes Fruit Farm, local apple juice from Dodnash Fruit Farm & shelves stacked with all kinds of creations from local artists, makers & artisans - the cups you drink from & the bowls we serve our specials in… they’re made by local artists too!"
The Commons
Community Cafe & Kitchen
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BREAKFAST
The cafe opens for breakfast between 10am–12pm. Choose from homemade granola, toasted homemade banana bread or Good Soul's bakery toast served with butter or jam.
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LUNCH
Lunch is served from 12–3pm. Choose from a range of pastries including sausage rolls, potato masala puff, and a choice of seasonal soup of the day or a hot special dish.
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BAKED GOODS
Served all day, baked goods include cheese, plain or fruit scones, good souls cakes, blondies, brownies and seasonal specials.
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COFFEE & DRINKS
The Commons' coffee comes from CoalTown Coffee Roasters, a B-Corp based in South Wales. If caffeine's not your bag choose from our delicious turmeric latte, a hot chocolate, teas or seasonal juices.