About 21 Young Hearts

A community cafe, built on belonging

21 Young Hearts is a community café in Suffolk that gives adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to work, grow, and be part of something that matters. Every coffee served, every event hosted, every customer welcomed — it all counts.

20
Team members supported
50
Events run each year
75+
Community members reached
#1
Café with heart in Suffolk

Our Mission

We believe everyone deserves meaningful work

Adults with learning disabilities are too often excluded from the workplace — not because they can’t contribute, but because they’re not given the chance. 21 Young Hearts exists to change that, one shift at a time.

  • Providing supported employment in a real working café environment
  • Building confidence, skills, and community connections
  • Creating a welcoming space for the whole community to enjoy
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The Café

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community.

Our café is open to everyone — great coffee, freshly made food, and a warm welcome from our team. Every visit directly supports the work we do.

Closed Now
Mon – Fri 08:00 – 16:00
Sat 09:00 – 14:00
Sun Closed
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Our Story

How 21 Young Hearts began.

Adults with learning disabilities are too often excluded from the workplace — not because they can’t contribute, but because they’re not given the chance. 21 Young Hearts exists to change that, one shift at a time.

21 Young Hearts is a community café in Suffolk that gives adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to work, grow, and be part of something that matters. Every coffee served, every event hosted, every customer welcomed — it all counts.

Events

Creating positive impact with community events.

We run events to build community — and to give our team members the chance to host, serve, and shine. Whether you’re popping in for a weekly coffee morning or joining us for something special, there’s always a warm welcome.

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Opportunities to thrive

Could this be the right place for you or someone you know?

We support adults with learning disabilities into real, meaningful employment in our café. No experience needed — just the willingness to give it a go.

  • Fully supported — we work around your needs
  • Real skills, real experience, real confidence
  • A warm, welcoming team who gets it
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What people say

Heard from our community

  • I come in most mornings before work. The team greet me by name, the flat white is always spot on, and the atmosphere is unlike any other café I've been to.

    — James P. Regular Customer

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • We bring our students here each year for a visit. It's the best possible lesson in what a supportive community workplace looks like. Truly inspiring.

    — Mr. Aldridge Secondary School Teacher

  • The best scones in Suffolk, and the warmest welcome you'll find anywhere. A proper community gem — I'll be back next week.

    — Rachel W. First-time Visitor