About Us

The Roasted Cherry Coffee House is a youth entrepreneurial program of New Beginnings for Youth a local charity serving the needs of youth and supporting learning outside of traditional classrooms since 1986.

Once Ottawa’s landmark hobby house for youth, the building is once again a focus for young people. The Roasted Cherry is a coffee house with a difference…run and managed by youth it provides a training ground for youth to develop and enhance their entrepreneurial skills. It is a space where youth can transfer learned knowledge into real world settings, learn and accept responsibility, accountability and develop a sense of working as a team. Our team is made up of university, post graduate, high school co-op, college and alternative education students. They are united in their desire to learn, become involved in our community and develop or enhance their entrepreneurial spirit. It is so much more than just serving coffee.

All proceeds generated through sales, catering, and tips are returned to our community in support of youth leadership, development and the advancement of education.