A friendly cafe restaurant across from the train station. Tasty food & coffee with quick service. The best part is your patronage supports rehabilitated youth who want to contribute to society. read more

Wouldn't recommend them. Iced latte was not good quality, espresso was pulled poorly. They have cold foam on their menu and charge extra but there was literally not even a bubble on it, the worker said that they have no way to foam the cold foam... literally anywhere else probably has better iced lattes then here. Cafe atmosphere was nice, workers were pretty nice too. read more

First ebtering into the cafe ...thought the its peaceful and later when gets in touch with the employees and especially a guy(with spectacles) was very rude and ready to give a damage to the customer with his awful response and attitude and dull staff with fake smiles all around and unfortunately the food I ordered was not so good and too expensive ....atlast I only have a chance to give 1 star ...I could go lower if that's possible .....such a terrible cafe to be !!! read more

This review will be a bit different since I haven't attended the cafe to eat any soup, sandwiches, or salad, but instead we hosted a business event. Let's just say, if you have under 60 people and you need a beautiful, local spot, book it here ASAP. If you are not aware, You Made it Cafe helps youth in the community learn new skills which eventually may lead to having secure and stable jobs when they are ready. Every year our company sponsors a national conference and it just so happens that this year it was located in London. We get a chance to host a dinner for our clients and some guests so we wanted to choose a place that meant something to our community instead of taking them to a fancy restaurant. We work with Youth Opportunities Unlimited in another capacity and we know they host their own dinners, would they host one for an outside business? We were able to get a hold of someone right away at the cafe and we began the planning process. Chef Ricardo was given a price range per plate and came up with 3 great meals that our attendees could choose from. They were fantastic. We had a warm spinach salad with pear dressing and walnuts, chicken with a wonderful sauce, beef short ribs, and a flour-less chocolate cake for desert. All wonderfully prepared, fresh, and tasty. We were excited that they just opened a rooftop terrace on the top floor so we decided to also host a wine and cheese before dinner to show off the great 360 degree view of London, and their soon to be gardens where they will grow veggies for the cafe. Kathryn, the business development leader was crucial in planning our event. She ensured everything was taken care of from the entertainment to the special occasion permit we had to apply for. When it came time for the big day, everything went so smooth. Our attendees had perfect weather for the terrace so they got to see amazing views of One London Place and downtown, but also the more industrial areas like the Labatt Brewery. They presented the cheese on the cutting boards they sell downstairs as well as the jams that they prepare and sell. The apple butter was so good, I kept going back for more. We ensured that our event included some of the youth who were involved with Youth Opportunities Unlimited. The guitar player and singer on the rooftop was OUT of this WORLD. The talent he had, WOW, and he was at OUR party. Kathryn also organized to have another youth say a few words before dinner to explain to our clients what YOU means to those who attend the program. The feedback I received for this event was so unbelievably positive. For my first time ever planning something of this scale, I think I really got to hand it to Kathryn, Chef Ricardo, and the team at the You Made it Cafe. They made everything so easy and it went so smooth, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

YOU Made It Café - Great view of London - Sandwiches Near Me - London, Ontario

If there's one thing I like as much as food (or maybe even more than food), it's socially conscious businesses and organizations. YOU Made it Cafe is a social enterprise run by Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU). They aim to provide youth with opportunities for training and career building through servicing the community with their yummy assortment of cafe goods. Open M-F from 7:30am-2:30pm (&full catering 7days/wk), the cafe is a great example of how local businesses can empower those in the community in which they serve through community economic development. The service is great and friendly - I was greeted by a couple of hellos and open smiles. When I asked for recommendations, the staff knew what to say. I popped in for a quick snack on a Thursday afternoon and got an iced chai ($3.75) and a butter pecan square ($3.50). They were delicious - the iced chai was nice and smooth, not too sweet, a bit creamier than I expected but still good. The square was nicely textured - the filling was smooth, on the sweeter side, and creamy with crunchy pecans to complement each bite. The base of the square wasn't dry, it was a good balance for the filling. I need to try their heavier items like the Biting Pig grilled panini (pulled pork, cheddar, caramelized onions, house-made jalapeno mayo - $8) and the Peta Pita (grilled pear & eggplant, roasted sweet potatoes, arugula, & candied shellots - $6.50). I really want more people to know about this place - not only is what they're doing awesome, the quality of food and service make it a great cafe (to study in too - it doesn't get too loud). For students who frequent the Via and Greyhound, make this your stop for a take-home snack during your next departure and arrival. You won't regret it. Have a l'il bit of social and delicious good! read more

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I cannot give this place any stars. Really, they get two for the friendly staff. They were very nice. I went around 8 in the morning in February , thinking this would be a quicker option than my Starbucks and because I'd never tried it. I ordered a breakfast bagel sandwich. It took them almost 30 minutes to make. A sandwich. There were two other ladies in the place. The sandwich tasted good. Except for the fact that I got food poisoning from it. For a week. Yeah, won't be coming back. read more

This is a great choice, downtown near the train station. The breakfast of bacon eggs toast and potato is about as good as you can get it and it's only five dollars. The place is comfortable, service good there's Wi-Fi Even the coffee is excellent. I found this to be a terrific place to meet friends when coming to London or just to hang out with my iPad The only thing I do not understand is why the place is not packed every morning as it can't be beat.Maybe because it to youth employment program too. Well, it's a good cause but that's not the reason to come here. I have had satisfying lunches here as well. read more

Honestly love the YOU Made It Café. Came here for a planned corporate team lunch (17 of us) and it was delicious. Seriously amazing mac and cheese, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. And my favourite part about this cafe is that it's a social enterprise. All proceeds from the café are reinvested into our London community and the services of Youth Opportunities Unlimited. A real - feel good - breakfast place. read more

YOU Made It Café - Honestly love the YOU Made It Cafe. Came here for a planned corporate team lunch and it was delicious (amazing mac and cheese). - Sandwiches Near Me - London, Ontario

You Made It was a nice place to sit down, drink some coffee, and get work done. The food was a bit pricey but the concept of the cafe is really cool. There was some construction in the area when we visited which made it a bit hard to find but overall it was a great experience and the cafe is located in a very central area read more

I think it's important to note right off the top that the You Made It Cafe is a social enterprise helping youth in the community learn valubale new kitchen and social skills which hopefully leads to future employment. They actually have a number of initiatives of which the cafe is only one. And while it only happens on occasion as whether permits - I would be remiss if I did not strongly recommed the rooftop barbeques as they are absolutely not to be missed. Now ... onto the cafe itself. The menu I suppose is somewhat limited but I never struggle to find something to eat. Think breakfasts, sandwiches, soups and salads - that kind of fair. Highlights for me include the pulled pork and grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches paired with a caesar salad. I cannot describe why I find their casaer salad different from all others - but I do really like it. They have a selection of coffees, teas and cold drinks and for $10 you will enjoy a delicious and satisfying lunch - which I think my visits have been limited to thus far. The staff are almost always super nice and while they can be a little perplexed at times that is truly part of it's charm for me. They also host a monthly dinner where they bring in a local chef and all the proceeds go to the charity. I'll sheepishly admit I haven't attended one yet but many people who's opinion I trust have raved about them. In short, if you're downtown and looking for someplace for lunch I would certainly recommend this place. A good meal and doing good at the same time is a win/win/win combination - a true happy meal! read more

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My first time here! I was impressed with the service and ambience. Very welcoming. Not eclectic but comfortable. I ordered an icecoffee and breakfast poutine. It was excellent and I had a fantastic flashback to Ottawa's poutine breakfasts. Though thankfully this was not as large! read more

YOU Made It Café - Breakfast poutine flipped over (runny eggs creep me out) - Sandwiches Near Me - London, Ontario

I have been to the onsite restaurant a few times and also had the pleasure of being at events they have catered both on and off site. Many people have extolled the virtues of what they do and what they accomplish in the community (and they are spot on) so the added bonus is good food for a very fair price. To date they have served up one of my favourite burgers and also a killer (figuratively speaking) meatball sandwich. I have not made it in for breakfast as of yet (going to do that soon) but I have always been very pleased, extremely pleased blown away, gob smacked, well you get the picture. For good value and great food and that feeling you are helping support social enterprise just head on in. I would also follow them on social media to get a heads up on some of the fund raising dinners they hold as they are very much in demand and a great experience as well. read more

I had a delicious bacon grilled cheese with made-in-house apple butter. It was an amazing surprise! The side salad of spinach and berries with a freshly made berry dressing was simple but perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Letting me know that I could have three refills on my tea and offering me water. The apple butter was so tasty I bought some! Beautifully hand made cutting boards available too. If I wasn't travelling I would have bought one! Highly recommend. read more

Sarah: You're walking down richmond, past Dundas and it's getting pretty sketchy. Then there's a bright green corner looking out to an industrial intersection, You Made It Cafe. Entering this place is delightful surprise. Its well-lit atmosphere shows off yellow-gold walls and mosaic tile floors. You get the sense of being in a really well decorated fishbowl looking out at downtown. The music is quiet, and instead of blasting out students with that same annoying pop station you hear everywhere else, they bring in their own light CD's. The coffee? Easily beats out any franchise you may find. It's reeeally good. If you work in this area, you'd be crazy to give up this cup o joe. I had carrot, parsnip and spinach soup and a spinach, blueberry and pomegranate salad. Both were great. read more

Really tasty food, well presented and prepared. Really good prices. This socially conscious business assist youth in retraining and breaking down barriers to employment. read more