There is a place in Downtown Peterborough where coffee, kindness and community meet on Charlotte Street. A little caffeine fix accompanied by conversation, community events, local art and board games.

The vibe at Dreams of Beans Café is casual and you feel as though you have found somewhere that you are welcome to stay awhile.

The entrance to Dreams of Beans Café in Peterborough.

A café built around people, not profit

Under its current ownership, which began in May 2023, the business has deliberately positioned itself as a social enterprise where staff are paid a living wage and the café rejects tipping culture.

The menu prices include HST and the cost of paying staff a living wage. This means that the price listed is the price that customers actually pay; however, if a customer really wants to leave something extra, Dreams of Beans café offers another option:........

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