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Queen Street Commons Café is the kind of gathering place that is central to local democracy and community vitality. It is a place that provides opportunities for music, meetings, art, and affordable food. A place where all are welcome. The café, located at 43 Queen St. South, is strongly supported by volunteers and offers a vegetarian menu, community meeting space, music nights, and a unique gift shop. Food for the café is prepared at Maurita's Kitchen at 66 Queen. The café & kitchen are an extension of our Urban Agriculture Program, which aims to reconnect city folks with the local food system. If you wish to volunteer at the café, please contact Margaret at 749-9177 ext. 232.

On the Menu

The café offers vegetarian fare, including dips, pizzas, soups, salads, and daily lunch specials. The wide assortment of freshly baked cookies, muffins, squares & cakes includes dairy, wheat & sugar-free options, as well as more decadent choices. Fair trade coffees and organic herbal teas served. It is our hope that whole foods produced locally can be accessible and affordable to those with limited income.

Menu items include:

  • Fair Trade Coffee
  • Espresso
  • Specialty Herbal Teas
  • Cappuccino
  • Whole Wheat Pizza
  • Fresh Salads
  • Whole Grain Desserts
  • Grilled Tofu Wraps
  • Apple Coffee Cake

Community Space

Queen Street Commons provides community groups with free meeting space. We are planning a variety of community workshops and lectures. Each week we will feature a DVD documentary or movie. Regular activities will include:

  • The Speak English Café
  • Linux User Group meeting
  • Music and Open Mic Nights
  • BarterWorks Market Days

Unique Gift Shop

The gift shop at 43 Queen carries a unique assortment of hand-made items, including:

All items in the gift shop are made by local artisans & crafters who are associated with The Working Centre. The gift shop offers a way to showcase these talents, as well as provide a source of income for beginning artisans. If you wish to become a vendor, contact Ruth for more details at 749-9177 ext. 237.

Café Hours:

Monday to Friday:
Saturday: 		8:30am - 9:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm

For more information drop in at 43 Queen Street South, or contact Kayli at (519) 749-9177 ext. 237 or by email