Community Cafe

Community Cafe ☕ More than coffee, it's community. Every dollar spent here helps create opportunities for young people, making a real impact in our community.

☕ Community Café Ōtara – More than coffee, it’s community 💛 | Barista coffee, sweet & savoury bites at Fresh Gallery, Ōtara | Every purchase supports youth mentoring & jobs | 🕘 Mon-Fri 9 AM – 3 PM | 📍 5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara Community Café Ōtara is a social enterprise café supporting youth mentoring, training, and employment programmes delivered by Affirming Works. Beyond great coffee and food, our

café is also a hub for connection and support. Here, you can access services, talk to our team, connect with agencies for support, and find opportunities to network and collaborate. You're always welcome whether you're stopping in for a barista-made coffee ☕, a sweet or savoury bite 🥐🍛, or simply a space to catch up.

📍 Find us inside Fresh Gallery, Ōtara Town Centre
🕘 Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 3 PM

Come for the coffee, stay for the community. We can't wait to see you soon! 💙💛

🧺✨ Value Kai Box now availableNeed to stretch your groceries further this week? Our Value Kai Box is packed with everyda...
10/02/2026

🧺✨ Value Kai Box now available

Need to stretch your groceries further this week? Our Value Kai Box is packed with everyday essentials to support individuals and famili at home.

💰 $55 per box
📩 For more information, reach out to our team, and we’ll be happy to help

Each box includes a mix of breakfast items, pantry staples, canned foods, cooking essentials, and snacks to help with real meals for the week.

📍 Pick one up from Community Cafe Otara
📩 For more information, reach out to our team and we’ll be happy to help

Good news for our Ōtara community 💚We now accept the Work and Income Payment Card (also known as the Green Card) right h...
08/02/2026

Good news for our Ōtara community 💚

We now accept the Work and Income Payment Card (also known as the Green Card) right here at Community Café Ōtara 🙌

That means you can use your card towards any meal, any beverage, or a Kai Box while you’re with us ☕🥪🍌

Pop in for a cuppa, grab a bite to eat, or pick up a Kai Box for home. Simple, welcoming, and here to make things a little easier for you and your famili.

📍 Find us inside Fresh Gallery Ōtara, next to the Library
🕘 Open weekdays for breakfast and lunch

See you soon 💛

Huge thank you to our community for coming out in force today 🙌🏽💛We caught a few snaps 📸 shared some beautiful conversat...
05/02/2026

Huge thank you to our community for coming out in force today 🙌🏽💛

We caught a few snaps 📸 shared some beautiful conversations 🗣️ a bit of banter 😄 plenty of laughs 😂 and even a few extended lunch breaks… come on team ⏰

We’re closed on Waitangi Day 🇳🇿 but open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm ☕🍰
Please feel welcome to come through anytime.

Appreciate you all. Let’s catch up again soon, community 🤝

It’s been all go in recent weeks at our fale ☕✨We’ve got an opportunity to slow it down and make space for new connectio...
03/02/2026

It’s been all go in recent weeks at our fale ☕✨

We’ve got an opportunity to slow it down and make space for new connections right here at Community Café Ōtara.

If you’re a local business, service, or provider working in and around Ōtara, come through for an informal catch up, a kōrero, and some light refreshments 🤝🍰

No speeches. No pressure. Just good people connecting in the heart of our community.

📍 Community Café Ōtara, inside Fresh Gallery
🕛 Thursday 5 February, meet up 12 to 2pm
We’re open 10am to 3pm, so feel free to pop in even outside those times

See you in the fale 💛

Thank you Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 💙We’re really grateful for your support in helping us create a better outdoor spa...
18/12/2025

Thank you Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 💙

We’re really grateful for your support in helping us create a better outdoor space 🌿🍴

With the new picnic tables in place, we’ve seen more of our community enjoying meals outside — especially those who prefer some fresh air and quiet away from the café. Staff noticed these spots became popular quickly, and they’ve helped make our space feel more welcoming and flexible for everyone 💬🌤️

Appreciate the awhi — and the opportunity to keep building spaces that reflect what our community needs 🙌

📸 A few snapshots below from recent moments outside — thank you again!

🎄 Christmas Hours Update 🎄As the year winds down, we’re taking a little break to rest, reset, and get ready for what’s n...
18/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Hours Update 🎄

As the year winds down, we’re taking a little break to rest, reset, and get ready for what’s next 🌱

📍Community Café Ōtara is now closed for the holidays
🗓️ Final day: 12 December 2025
☕ Back open: 18 January 2026

A huge thank you to all the families, supporters, volunteers, and customers who’ve walked with us this year ❤️ Whether you came in for a meal, a chat, or supported from afar — we're grateful.

We’re getting there. Bit by bit. Together.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joy-filled Christmas 🎁✨ We look forward to catching up in the new year — see you in January!

Fresh wraps, made daily. 🥬💚Healthy, delicious, and easy to grab — toasted or fresh, paired with your favourite smoothie ...
15/06/2025

Fresh wraps, made daily. 🥬💚
Healthy, delicious, and easy to grab — toasted or fresh, paired with your favourite smoothie or coffee.

Quick lunch? Sorted.
Community vibes? Always.

📍 The Community Café – Ōtara, inside Fresh Gallery Ōtara
🕘 5/46 Fair Mall | Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm

Ever wondered what support is available right here in Ōtara? 👣Come take a look at the framed info on our café wall — a s...
11/06/2025

Ever wondered what support is available right here in Ōtara? 👣
Come take a look at the framed info on our café wall — a snapshot of the many services offered through our team and the amazing agencies we share space with.

We’re more than just a café — we’re a social service hub working in schools and the community. Whether you're needing support or just a friendly chat, we’re here.

Come in, have a cuppa, and explore what’s available for you. 🫶

📍 Find us inside Fresh Gallery Ōtara, 5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara Town Centre
🕘 Open Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm

Chilly mornings call for warm treats. ❄️☕️Whether it's our apple strudel or a cheeky tart, it’s even better with your fa...
10/06/2025

Chilly mornings call for warm treats. ❄️☕️
Whether it's our apple strudel or a cheeky tart, it’s even better with your favourite hot drink.

Pull up a seat, warm your hands, and treat yourself to something sweet — because you deserve it.

📍 The Community Café – Ōtara, inside Fresh Gallery Ōtara
🕘 5/46 Fair Mall | Open Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm

📣 ANZAC Day Closure – Community Café ŌtaraWe'll be closed Friday, 25 April to honour ANZAC Day and remember those who se...
24/04/2025

📣 ANZAC Day Closure – Community Café Ōtara

We'll be closed Friday, 25 April to honour ANZAC Day and remember those who served. 🌺

Here are 3 lesser-known ANZAC facts to reflect on:
🔹 The first ANZAC Day was commemorated in 1916, just one year after the Gallipoli landing.
🔹 Māori soldiers served in their own contingents during WWI, with over 2,200 Māori serving.
🔹 Anzac Cove in Gallipoli is now officially named in honour of our ANZAC troops by the Turkish government.

Lest we forget.

📣 Easter Weekend Hours – Community Café ŌtaraPlease note that our café will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and East...
17/04/2025

📣 Easter Weekend Hours – Community Café Ōtara

Please note that our café will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April) as our team takes a well-earned Easter break.

We’ll be back from Tuesday with your favourite Tupu’anga Coffee, toasties, and cabinet bites! ☕🥪

📍 Community Café Ōtara
Inside Fresh Gallery, 5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara Town Centre

Wishing you a safe and dry Easter long weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau. 💛

Mālō e lelei, Ōtara!It’s been a rocky road… cue the drum fill 🥁😂 But if you’re after something sweet and colourful to ma...
05/03/2025

Mālō e lelei, Ōtara!

It’s been a rocky road… cue the drum fill 🥁😂

But if you’re after something sweet and colourful to match our space, our Rocky Road slice (or plenty of other treats) awaits you—perfect with your favourite Tupu’anga Coffee! ☕✨

📍 Community Cafe, Ōtara – 5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara, Auckland 2023
🕘 Mon-Fri | 9am - 3pm

Come through and treat yourself! 😉

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Fresh Gallery, 5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara Town Centre
Otara

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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