The Commons
Community Cafe & Kitchen
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
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.
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.
BAKED GOODS
Served all day, baked goods include cheese, plain or fruit scones, good souls cakes, blondies, brownies and seasonal specials.
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.
