There’s nothing like a fresh cup of coffee to perk oneself up in the morning. But what if that single transaction could make a bigger impact than a mere caffeine jolt? That’s exactly what visitors will find at Eden in Birmingham. The social enterprise was formed by YMCA Birmingham to help make a positive impact on the community, by offering jobs and work experience for young people in the area with the profits they make from their coffees, smoothies and other tasty café treats.
The cafe can be found in YMCA Birmingham, conveniently located just five minutes’ drive from the city centre and short walk to Erdington train station. This location makes it ideal for visitors seeking a relaxing afternoon meal with friends and family. Knowing their money will go towards helping the YMCA provide accommodation for young people, visitors can also take more pleasure, knowing they’ve helped do their part.
Like any good café, Eden takes pride in its offering, serving up fresh coffee made with Arabica beans. When visitors are feeling hungry, they can also look forward to a host of delights such as freshly made soups, paninis, salads, toasties and sandwiches, jacket potatoes. As everything is made fresh, there’s diners can look forward to a different treat every day such as different toppings for their jacket potatoes or a featured daily toastie.
Good food, friendly service, great atmosphere and the pleasure of giving something back are what diners will find at Eden. And with exclusive restaurant savings for Gourmet Society members, they can make their days even brighter with money off their meals after they present their cards. That’s enough for an indulgent slice of cake or another beverage.