New Pioneers Community Café

92-96 Spotland Rd, Rochdale OL12 6PJ, United Kingdom
+44 7724 557705
$$$ Cafe
(21 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to the New Pioneers Community Café, an inviting haven nestled in the heart of Rochdale at 92-96 Spotland Rd. This charming café is not just about enjoying a meal; it’s about becoming part of an uplifting community initiative. Operating as a not-for-profit establishment, New Pioneers Community Café is committed to serving delicious food while enriching the local community, making it a must-visit destination for locals and travelers alike.

As you step inside, you are greeted by a bright and cozy atmosphere, where each element of the décor has been thoughtfully curated to create a serene yet vibrant environment. The delightful aroma of freshly prepared meals lingers in the air, enticing your senses and drawing you further into this delightful space. Whether you're catching up with friends over breakfast or unwinding in the afternoon, this café perfectly marries chic design with a warm, homely feel, creating a space you will love returning to.

The menu at New Pioneers is a celebration of flavors, catering to a variety of dietary preferences, with a focus on vegetarian and vegan options. Start your day with their Shakshoka, a vibrant dish featuring eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, which many customers rave about as 'incredible.' For a more hearty option, you can indulge in the Npp Breakfast or the comforting Npp Vegetarian Breakfast. As lunchtime rolls around, you can opt for their simple yet sublime Chips, or explore daily specials that feature a range of tasty alternatives. Don’t forget to try the Vegetarian Special, designed to excite your palate and highlight seasonal flavors.

Customer reviews reflect a genuine love for this café, emphasizing its unique charm. Vicky Burgess appreciates the “delicious food with lovely alternatives” and has especially praised the café's hot chocolate. Echoing this, Joanne Barker-Marsh highlighted the café's multi-use space and the inspiring 'pay it forward' initiative that adds to its community spirit. For families and friends looking for a delightful gathering spot, Alex Sandra's enthusiastic recommendation perfectly encapsulates the café's inviting nature. From homemade breyani to the extensive vegetarian offerings, every dish served here comes with a side of warmth and a dash of love from the friendly staff.

For those searching for a café that feels like home while having a profound social impact, the New Pioneers Community Café is an essential stop in Rochdale. So whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or lingering over a warm drink, this café promises not just a meal but an experience created with heart.

Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

21 Reviews
Vicky Burgess

20 Sep 2025

This not for profit cafe is an excellent addition to The New Pioneets project. The food is delicious with some lovely alternatives to the standard menus of many other venues. I can highly recommend the Hot chocolate too. I visited on the very first day and there were some teething problems around service but such teething problems with anything else and I know when I return those niggles will have been ironed out. The pay it forward initiative is a fab way of providing a hot drink to someone in need. The decor is beautiful and the welcome outstanding....Give it a go...you won't be sorry.

Joanne Barker-Marsh

31 Aug 2025

The first thing which strikes you as you walk in here, is how bright it is and at the same time cosy. The layout is really lovely and I loved the thought put into this being a multi use space. Feels really chic! It smelled amazing too but I wasn’t eating today. The pay it forward part of this gem of a place is inspired and I love it! And the people running and staffing the place are just amazing! They are warm, friendly and feel almost like family. Brilliant initiative but more than that, for me as a woman who has experienced the isolation of a life in poverty, it felt like I was having a huge treat, I felt ‘normal’. That is so important. Love it.

Alex Sandra

29 Aug 2025

Amazing place for breakfast to meet with friends and family. I would highly recommend. Shakshoka is simply incredible!

Rose Hope (RoseHoneyBee)

09 Aug 2025

This cafe is amazing, the staff are extremely friendly and efficient, it's wheelchair accessible and they have a plethora of vegan and vegetarian options if thats what you want. I had the chicken breyani with a simple yogurt and cucumber sauce, and it was amazing! 10/10 would come here again, the food and atmosphere is worth it, a very pleasant experience all in all.

Eggsolute Unit

23 Jul 2025

Lovely and homely atmosphere. The staff are very kind and the food was amazing. I had chicken breyani and it was absolutely amazing. It came with vegetables mixed in, soft strips of carrot and crunchy caramelised onion which i found absolutely amazing. It was lovely and I genuinely would come out of my way to come back here

Iara Q. D. R.

20 Jul 2025

An incredible and tasty meal! You can tell it’s food made with love! Everything was flawless, down to the smallest details, from start to finish! I highly recommend it and will definitely return!

Aga Gorczyca

29 Jun 2025

Everything was absolutely amazing, perfectly balanced spices in Biryani Rice and the dessert Lotus Biscuit cheesecake was heavenly delicious. All topped with Darkwoods coffee. Lovely space with wonderful people

Ruba Baderaldin

25 Jun 2025

The place is beautiful and the decor is attractive and comfortable The food is very delicious and varied, satisfying all tastes. In addition to wonderful coffees and sweets The staff there are friendly and nice

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