Common Bean Cafe

Common Bean Cafe The Common Bean Cafe is combating youth unemployment in Hume by providing young people with meaningful employment and training in hospitality!

The Common Bean Cafe is a social enterprise initiative led by Banksia Gardens Community Services (http://banksiagardens.org.au/). Every 6 months The Common Bean cafe provides a transitional employment opportunity and on the job training to five new young people from Hume. During their placement with The Common Bean, the young participants gain accredited training in a range of areas relevant to Ho

spitality, general employability skills, six months of paid work experience and an increased sense of confidence which will allow them to obtain employment independently in the future. Youth unemployment levels in Broadmeadows are currently at 27.2% (ABS, 2016)! By providing young people with a supportive transitional training and employment program we helping to combat youth unemployment in our community! Come to the Dianella Community Health GP Superclinic, enjoy a coffee, and help us combat youth unemployment!

17/06/2026

Come join us for Edith’s Kitchen Takeover next Thursday 25 June!

Next Thursday we are hosting Edith’s Kitchen Takeover at Common Bean Cafe.

For the third time, we are welcoming a local resident as a guest chef, with our longtime friend Edith cooking up delicious meat and veggie spring rolls!

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ From 10am until sold out
📍 Common Bean Cafe, Kangan Institute

08/04/2026

Have you seen our housemade preserves and pickles?

We rescue leftover produce and turn it into relishes, jams, ferments and more - all made with our Good Start Interns and in partnership with Whittlesea Food Collective.

Every jar helps reduce waste and builds skills for local young people.

Grab yours at:
📍 Common Bean Cafe, Kangan TAFE
📍 Common Bean Cafe, DPV Health

24/02/2026

Meet Hannah ✨

Hannah joined our cafes last year and quickly became an essential part of both the cafe and catering teams. From not knowing how to make coffee to now making delicious coffees with impressive art, her growth has been incredible to watch.

🔗 Check out our catering menu and let us cater your next event, made with care by our amazing young people.

20/02/2026

Our Good Start program began last year, giving local young people hands-on, supportive and paid experience across our social enterprises, including our cafes.

Since then, more than 20 young people have stepped into real paid roles, building skills in hospitality, customer service, coffee‑making, food prep, catering and so much more, all while growing the confidence they need to find further work.

So come by, grab something delicious from our menu, or check out our catering options, and support our local young people!

At Common Bean Cafe & Catering, this year was all about opportunity.Local young people gained paid work experience, buil...
18/12/2025

At Common Bean Cafe & Catering, this year was all about opportunity.

Local young people gained paid work experience, building confidence and skills to step into future jobs.

Every coffee and meal has directly supported our social enterprise and the young people in our community. 



Common Bean Cafe and Catering will be closed over the festive season and New Year break, beginning Friday 19 December 20...
17/12/2025

Common Bean Cafe and Catering will be closed over the festive season and New Year break, beginning Friday 19 December 2025.

Our DPV location will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 and our Kangan location will reopen on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

See you in 2026! 🎉

[Image description: A dual blue background with white text that reads: ‘We will be closed for the holidays. Common Bean Catering reopening 5 January 2026. Common Bean Cafe - DPV reopening 5 January 2026. Common Bean Cafe - Kangan reopening 27 January 2026.]

End‑of‑year celebrations are coming up fast and we’ve got you sorted for gifts!Our housemade hampers are just $30 and fu...
14/12/2025

End‑of‑year celebrations are coming up fast and we’ve got you sorted for gifts!

Our housemade hampers are just $30 and full of treats:
🍊 Dehydrated orange slices
🍪 Fresh cookies
🥫 Five jars including: spicy eggplant sauce, bread & butter pickles, spiced pears, apple relish, rhubarb jam, and strawberry jam

Pick one up at Common Bean Cafe (DPV & Kangan) or Banksia Gardens Community Services and share a gift that supports local young people.

[Image one description: Two young people wearing khaki aprons proudly showcase Common Bean Café products. The girl on the left holds a full hamper, while the boy on the right displays two jars, one in each hand. Between them on the table is a neatly arranged selection of the cafe’s homemade goods.]

[Image two description: Two gift hampers rest on side of a coffee machine, positioned below a chalkboard sign that reads “Homemade jar hamper $30.”]

Today’s lunch special has been made by one of our young people, Sidra, who has prepared Iraqi dolma from scratch, using ...
21/08/2025

Today’s lunch special has been made by one of our young people, Sidra, who has prepared Iraqi dolma from scratch, using a cherished family recipe 🇮🇶

📍 Come by Common Bean Cafe at Kangan Institute and grab yours before it’s all gone!

🌱 We have both meat and veggie options available

Two years of Common Bean Cafe at DPV Health Broadmeadows! ☕🎉Last week marked two incredible years since we opened our do...
23/07/2025

Two years of Common Bean Cafe at DPV Health Broadmeadows! ☕🎉

Last week marked two incredible years since we opened our doors at DPV Health Broadmeadows!

A huge shoutout to our amazing team and the ongoing support from 🙌

We have a new seasonal range of housemade preserves and pickles – just $9 for a 500ml jar! 🥒Made by our Good Start parti...
13/05/2025

We have a new seasonal range of housemade preserves and pickles – just $9 for a 500ml jar! 🥒

Made by our Good Start participants using fresh organic produce from .veggie.empire, our Kenley Court garden, and a generous community donation of plums.

Each jar supports skill-building and work experience for local young people.

Grab your jar at:
📍 Common Bean Cafe at Kangan TAFE
📍 Common Bean Cafe at DPV Health
📍 Banksia Gardens Community Services


Image one description: Two people stand on either side of the image, dressed in black with olive green aprons, each holding a jar of housemade preserves and pickles. Between them is a glass display cabinet filled with baked goods, with two neatly arranged rows of jars on top.

Image two description: A close-up of two pairs of hands, each holding two jars of preserves and pickles. In the background, olive green aprons featuring the Common Bean Café logo are visible.

Address

Building D, Kangan Institute, 59-69 Pearcedale Parade
Broadmeadows, VIC
3047

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1:30pm

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