Community Cafe

Common Groundz Community Cafe serves great coffee and food, and has been serving the Lalor Park Community since 2008

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food and coffee

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Common Groundz

Since opening the doors in 2008, the cafe has worked directly with the Lalor Park Community to create its care arm.

By providing opportunities for meaningful social engagement across our programs, events and cafe environment, Common Groundz has positioned itself as a supportive social hub in the community. Served by a diverse group of volunteers, the cafe prides itself as being a place where friendships are made and people of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities are welcome and involved.

Cafe Hours

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Our Mission

Common Groundz is a not-for-profit community café that exists to serve great food and coffee.

We are committed to projects and partnerships that serve the Lalor Park Community.

Our Value Statement

Common Groundz Community Café believes in the value and capability of all persons.

We celebrate diversity and promote social inclusion in all that we do.

Our Organization

Common Groundz Community Café is a registered trading name of Pathways Community Care Inc.

The Cafe is a social initiative of Pathways Community Church. Upon the cafe opening its doors in 2008 it has committed to supporting the disadvantaged and created a space where community members can flourish.

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Upcoming events

Community Christmas Carols

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  • 8th December 2024
  • TBA
  • Chifley Park, Freeman Street, Lalor Park

Anzac Day
Service

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  • 25th April 2025
  • 5:30am
  • Chifley Park, Freeman Street, Lalor Park

Common Groundz Cafe was a great experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful, I learned so much; cleaning, cooking, serving and making coffees. I would highly recommend.   Father - 2 of the children that had attended Monday child minding and Wednesday playgroup call in, he wanted to say thank you and let the team know that because of what we did for them they were now more confident and are attending daycare and he was very grateful for all that was done for them whilst attending groups with Pathways