YOU Made It Café at YMCA Centre Branch

About YOU Made It Café at YMCA Centre Branch

YOU Made It Café is a social enterprise and employment skills program located at the YMCA Centre Branch in downtown London, Ontario. Youth Opportunities Unlimited operates the café to provide hands-on training and mentorship for youth facing barriers to employment. The establishment provides a space for the general public to purchase meals and coffee. The menu includes breakfast options such as oatmeal with various toppings, breakfast sandwiches on toasted bagels or sourdough, and breakfast burritos. Lunch selections include the Chef’s Soup of the Day, Superfood Salads, Greek Salads, and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Grab-and-go items consist of yogurt parfaits, quinoa salads, and snack boxes for high-protein recovery, nut-free children's snacks, or brain-healthy blends. Beverages include coffee, tea, lattes, hot chocolate, smoothies, and packaged protein bars. Purchases at the café contribute to the programs and services of Youth Opportunities Unlimited. The organization also operates the YOU Made It Woodshop, catering services, and Mushed by YOU preserves in the London and Middlesex areas. No YMCA membership is required to visit the café.