Be Connected: Chatty Cafés

The difference a cuppa can make

Newham Council has joined local business in a bid to combat loneliness and isolation. For those who are feeling lonely, or needing to talk, Chatty Cafés are a great way of encouraging people to connect with others.

The new pilot led by the Community Neighbourhood Link Workers is part of the Be Connected programme that aims to keep communities connected and encourages opportunities for meaningful conversations.

What are Chatty Cafés?
The idea of a Chatty Café is to encourage customers to sit at a designated table if they are happy to talk to other customers, especially those who may be on their own.

Who can join in?
Anyone… if you’re on your own, in a couple, with a friend, if you’re a carer why not sit there with who you care for, mums and babies, dads and babies, grandparents and babies, young people, older people and anyone in between! It’s a great way to meet new people in your community and everyone is invited.

What do I do when I get there?
Look out for the Chatty Café sign on one of the tables, order a drink (feel free to tell the staff you’re here for the Chatty Café). You can stay for five minutes while you have your drink or
longer - It’s completely up you. It’s not about making life-long friends (although you never know), just having good old
fashioned human interaction!

Where are the Cafés?

Bonny Downs Community Association
556 Romford Rd, Manor Park, E12 5AF
Tel: 020 3602 2997
Opening times: Every Tuesday, 10:00 – 12:00

Central Park Café

Central Park, Bartle Ave, East Ham, E6 3AJ
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 – 12:00

ChaiWala

44 Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AE
Tel: 020 8470 6494
Every Wednesday 13:00 – 14:00

Chargeable Lane Café

The Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane Road

Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00

Cornerstone Cafe

408 Barking Road, Plaistow, E13 8HJ
Tel: 07576 303495
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 15:00

Cups and Jars

108 Woodgrange Rd
Forest Gate, E7 0EW
Tel: 020 8519 9325
Wednesday 1-3pm.

Start date to be confirmed.

Custom House Library Coffee Morning
Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JJ
Tel: 020 3373 0855
Every Tuesday 11:00 – 12:30

Green Street Library Coffee Morning
337-341 Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AR
Tel: 020 3373 0857
Last Thursday of the month 11:00 – 12:00

North Woolwich Library
Coffee Morning and Wellbeing Café
5 Pier Rd, London E16 2LJ
Tel: 020 3373 0843
Every Thursday 11:00 – 12:00 and 3rd Tuesday of month 11:00 – 12:00

Plaistow Library Coffee Morning
North Street, Plaistow, E13 9HN
Tel: 020 3373 0859
3rd Tuesday of the month 11:00 – 12:30

Rose’s Cafe

159 Barking Road, Canning Town, E16 4HQ
Tel: 020 8617 8229
Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00

Steam & Beans

387 Barking Road, East Ham, E62JT
Tel: 020 8821 9061
Every Wednesday, 15:00 – 17:00

The Milk Tree

34 Barking Road, E16 1EQ
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00