Whispers Social enterprise Cafe 275 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, Victoria 3079
About the Business
Welcome to Whispers Social Enterprise Cafe, located at 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079. As a cafe, establishment, and point of interest, we are dedicated to empowering our local community members and improving their employment opportunities. But that's not all we do - we also serve an incredible cup of coffee.
At Whispers, we believe in providing genuine work experience opportunities for our trainees, equipping them with transferable life and employability skills. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual who walks through our doors, whether trainee or customer, feels highly appreciated, valued, and like they have a place to belong.
When you visit us at the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, you'll be greeted by our friendly barista Chloe, who will be more than happy to serve you a delicious cup of coffee. But your support goes beyond just enjoying a beverage. By purchasing coffee or food from our social enterprise cafe or supporting this project, you are directly providing local community members with opportunities they may not otherwise have. You are helping create a place where everyone can feel supported, safe, and heard.
Whether you're looking to extend a helping hand, in need of support, friendship, a new hobby, or simply a place to feel safe and heard, you are welcome here at Whispers. Join us and be a part of a community that believes in empowering individuals and creating a sense of belonging.
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Location & Phone number
275 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, Victoria 3079, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 16:00
Friday:
09:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"The staff are wonderful, and the coffee is perfect. It makes my day going to the library and getting a coffee from Whispers. There's always a warm atmosphere, it is a lovely part of the community."
"I can't help but feel that the coffee always tastes better when you know that it is directing supporting and impacting the community. I love coming to this little café and make it a priority to pop past once a week and combine a coffee or toastie with some work. For me, the best part is the atmosphere. I love working in spaces which are community driven and the library here is great for that. Fast Wi-fi, heating and just a nice communal vibe. Kid friendly and tables outdoors as well as indoors, perfect for sunny days. The toasties are yummy and always taste fresh, coffee is good too. I'm partial to a wagon wheel cookie. Sure, they take a little longer than usual to come out but I believe that is a fair price to pay in order to help provide people in the community chance at work experience. Service is always with a smile! There are plenty of fast paced, high volume cafes in the area for the 'Daves' of the world. Personally, I'd rather a feel good coffee than a fast one. Also, prices are standard if not more reasonable than usual."
"Very inefficient.... everything takes so much time. And they run out of food. Please sell this space to an efficient business so consumers who are at the library can be looked after. It wouldn't be so bad if their prices were more competitive but they even have the audacity to charge like wounded bulls for substandard quality and service. Right now I am drinking a Luke warm coffee after I specified extra hot that took 15 mins to make and it's not even busy and there are 4 staff there. They are taking the p1ss.."
"Not a bad little open cafe at the Ivanhoe Library. Not a bad coffee and an acceptable little ham cheese and tomato toastie. Service was nice. Impressive that they have a good range of newspapers to read here for nix"
"I asked for butter on the outside of the bread, but it was served inside. Also, the spoon was filthy. The taste is very good and I like the atmosphere."
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