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Great Coffee. Real Change.

Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port

Based inside Theatre Porto, it’s not just about high-quality food and great coffee, it’s about opportunity. Our first Ground Up Café is a vibrant, inclusive space at the heart of The Ground Up Project, staffed by our team, and Petty Pool College Hospitality learners.

Two people standing next to a blackboard sign outside a brick building. The man is giving thumbs up, partially hidden behind the sign. The woman is smiling, wearing glasses, a green Mickey Mouse sweatshirt, and has plush toys hanging from her lanyard. The sign says 'Welcome to Ground Up! Specialty Coffee, Delicious Food served all day, Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.' There is a window and a blue lottery sign on the building. 
Opening Times

Monday to Friday: 9:30-4:30
Saturday: 9:30-4:00
Sunday: Closed

Location

Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY

Accessibility Info

We’re wheelchair accessible and have a sensory-friendly space available.

 

Ground Up at The Proud Place, Manchester

The Ground Up at The Proud Place in Manchester is our second café, creating meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent young people. Serving great coffee and food in a welcoming, inclusive space, coming soon!

Opening Soon!

Keep checking back for our opening times!

Location

The Proud Place LGBT+ Community Centre, 49-51 Sidney St, Manchester M1 7HB

Accessibility Info

At the Proud Place, there’s step-free access to every floor, and gender-neutral and accessible toilets on every level

 

We can come to you

From our mobile coffee van for events to inclusive event catering at your venue — Ground Up delivers great food, great coffee, and a social enterprise experience that makes a real impact.

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Ground Up and Go

Looking for a mobile coffee van for events in Cheshire? Our Ground Up and Go Coffee Van serves delicious, barista-made coffee, powered by a team of young neurodivergent people gaining real-world experience.

By booking us, you’re choosing more than great coffee, you’re backing inclusive employment and a social enterprise that’s changing lives.

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Catering With Heart and a Mission

Let us cater your next event with food that feeds more than just hunger. Our inclusive event catering brings freshly prepared dishes made with care — while providing supported internships to young people with SEND.

We offer custom catering options for small or large events, including gluten-free and vegetarian menus.

Download our Catering Menu