A place to work, grow, & belong

We're a community café in Suffolk where adults with learning disabilities gain real jobs, real skills, and real pride. Pop in for a cuppa — everyone's welcome at our table.

12
Team members supported
50+
Events run each year
75+
Community members reached
#1
Café with heart in Suffolk

Our Mission

Everyone deserves a seat at the table.

Real jobs. Real skills. Real pride. Our team run this café every single day — and every coffee you buy keeps our doors open.

Come say hello. Grab a cuppa. Be part of something good.

Open Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 16:00, Sat: 09:00 – 14:00, Sun: Closed. Everyone's welcome.

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Opening Hours
Mon – Fri 08:00 – 16:00
Sat 09:00 – 14:00
Sun Closed
Find Us

20 The Square
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3SL
Free parking · Fully accessible

Who we are

Three things to know about us

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The Trainees

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What people say

Overheard from our community

  • We host our networking breakfasts here every month. Fantastic food, a genuinely lovely team, and you know your money is going somewhere good.

    — David H. Local Business Owner

  • Came for lunch with a friend and ended up staying two hours. The food was genuinely excellent — homemade, fresh, and really good value. Will be back.

    — Naomi J. Lunch Visitor

  • Our daughter has been part of the team for over a year. The confidence and independence she's gained is remarkable. This place is so much more than a café.

    — Karen & Paul N. Parents of a Team Member

  • Always a warm welcome. The coffee is brilliant and knowing every visit supports the team makes it even better.

    — Sarah T. Regular Visitor

  • My son works here and it's changed his life. He has purpose, friends, and a reason to get up every morning. I can't thank the 21 Young Hearts team enough.

    — Linda M. Team Member's Parent

  • Such an important place for our community. The food is delicious and every penny you spend goes toward something truly meaningful. Highly recommend.

    — Tom B. Suffolk Resident