My first visit of many many I have no doubt. The warmth and service and feeling of tangible joy in this space is just beautiful. And the food and coffee were equally delicious. The mission is beyond heartwarming. I love when something is so love-led, soul-centred, and also action oriented. Amazing!
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.
12
Trainees Supported
19,000+
Guests Served
10,000+
Coffees Brewed
1,000+
Volunteer Hours Contributed
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
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.
Open Now
Mon
8:30am – 4:30pm
Tue
8:30am – 8:00pm
Wed – Sat
8:30am – 4:30pm
Sun
10:00am – 2:00pm
Takeaway only after 4pm
Snapshots
Our Journey So Far
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.
Professional development workshops, guest speakers, and business showcases that connect local enterprises with our community and create real-world opportunities for our team.
Weekly business networking breakfasts and informal meet-ups where local professionals connect over great coffee — and directly support our mission while they’re at it.
Our signature community gatherings — from CommuniTEA Natter mornings to family fun days and seasonal celebrations. Open to everyone, always welcoming, always warm.
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Meet the Team
The team behind 21 Young Hearts
What's your favourite thing about the cafe?
Fun fact
Our partners
Working with
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
What people say
Heard from our community
With thanks to
Our business supporters
These incredible local businesses have helped make 21 Young Hearts possible
- SAFE CIC
- Unison Suffolk Police Branch
- CGL Design Limited
- EPOS Systems
- Fore Wood Floors
- Bestronic
- ADT Alarms
- Signs for You
- Howe Heating
- Freshpac
- Matheson Electrical
- P&R Locksmiths - Martlesham
- APW Training Ltd
- G Hood Plastering
- Classic Design and Print
- DWP
- I Sew Crazy
- Suffolk Digital
- Amaise Creative
- Little Voices Suffolk
- Suffolk Insignia
- Rachel Holmes Illustrator
- East Suffolk Council
- DPS Tech
- Martlesham Monthly
- Linda Wheeler
- Doric Masonic Lodge No 81
- Provincial Grand Chapter of Suffolk
- Royal York Chapter No 81
- East Anglian Daily Times
- BBC Radio Suffolk
- Suffolk Sound
- Ipswich Community Radio
- Ipswich Hospital Radio
- Suffolk Quakers
- Woodbridge Town Council
- Woodbridge Dementia Project
- Suffolk Building Society
- Christies Care Limited
- Woodbridge Rotary Club
- Kesgrave Uniform Shop
- Ten Pin Bowling Martlesham
- Tesco Martlesham
- Haven Health Authority
- Langlands
- ASDA
- Knowing Well (Healthwatch Suffolk)
- Chatfield Cleaning Limited