Darcy St Project Cafe - Macquarie Park, Sydney

Darcy Street Project Cafe in Macquarie Park, located within the Ivanhoe Complex, offers a unique dining experience with several standout features. The cafe boasts a built-in nature playground just meters away from the outdoor dining area, providing entertainment for children aged 3 and above with various play equipment. What sets Darcy Street Project apart is its status as a social enterprise, using its profits to support vulnerable members of the community since 2014. This initiative includes providing education, training, work placement opportunities, barista courses, and collaborating with local aid groups to foster a sense of purpose and belonging.
The menu at Darcy Street Project Cafe is not only affordably priced but also offers delicious options prepared in an outdoor kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs in action. One noteworthy highlight is the unlimited free sparkling mineral water, a rare find in many cafes. Additionally, the cafe extends a special offer until the end of 2020 for RDMs (Ryde District Mums) where babycinos are complimentary when mentioning their affiliation with RDM. This gesture reflects the cafe’s commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for families and the community.

Since its inception, Darcy Street Project has provided valuable work experience opportunities to thousands of at-risk and vulnerable individuals, including young people, early migrants, refugees, and mature-aged unemployed individuals. Through coffee-making, BBQ, and hospitality workshops, as well as employment and educational pathways, the cafe continues to make a positive impact on lives. Darcy Street Project Cafe is not just a place to enjoy a meal but also a space where patrons can contribute to meaningful social change while indulging in delicious food and supporting a worthy cause.