Boon is much more than a cafe, it exists as a hub for the whole community to unite and be welcomed in. Croydon Vineyard and Boon Cafe provide a setting for many community events and church life activities, such as mum connect groups, Alpha and much more.
tHE STORY
“I am very fortunate to be from a big family in a small village, and in my younger years, our home was always open and full of friends and family. The love and care I received in return from my friends and their families is what community means to me.
Those early experiences made an imprint on my heart -community matters!
After moving to London, the births of our three children and the dreaded lockdowns of 2020, my husband and I realised we were missing community.
We had a light bulb moment! We wanted to make a difference - alleviate loneliness by creating a project that is all about connection. We decided to create a space for families to enjoy, a place for groups to meet and new friendships to form.
This is where Boon came alive.
Boon means 'a godsend', ' a blessing', and 'a bonus'. This is what we want to give to Croydon.”
Georgina and Lawrence Arsalides.
To find out more on what they do, events, menus, opening times head over to their website:
Boon Cafe is located at 72 Chelsham road, open from Tuesdays to Fridays. Check out our events page too and spot events coming up at Boon Cafe.