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The Meeting Place, located in Romford Baptist Church on Main Road in London, is a community coffee shop and outreach venue serving hot drinks and tasty treats. In addition to their regular menu, they also sell knitted goods and cream egg chicks to raise money for charity. The coffee shop is closed on occasion for community events or holidays.

Recent social media posts

22/10/2026

"Handmade means someone took the time to piece together a little bit of love." — Anonymous
Our craft groups meet on a Tuesday morning in the hall and Friday morning in the Meeting Place 🧶

09/10/2026

For Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15th October), we have a little tree where you can hang a heart in memorandum. Please ask at the till for other opportunities locally to commemorate this week 💗

07/10/2026

Now the weather is getting colder, why not try out our jacket potatoes, which a choice of baked beans, cheese, cheese and beans, coronation chicken, chicken and sweetcorn, prawn mayo or tuna mayo, yum!🥔🧀

05/10/2026

Can you help feed a local family this Harvest? Every tin/packet/jar or monetary donation helps us, please drop any donations in the green tub in The Meeting Place. Thank you 😊

02/10/2026

🌾 Last chance to make a difference this Harvest! 🌾
Please bring your Foodbank donations to the green tub in The Meeting Place before Thursday 8th October so we are ready for our Harvest Service on Sunday 11th October 🙏❤️

01/10/2026

Recycle your ink cartridges - either place in the green box on the back windowsill in The Meeting Place or click the link below. For each ink cartridge recycled, the Foodbank will receive up to £2 donation. https://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/Register/873888

29/09/2026

Why not organise a collection for the Foodbank at your workplace or on your road WhatsApp group? Any amount of donations to the Foodbank would help us support local people! 🙌 (Please put in the green tub in The Meeting Place)

28/09/2026

Hurray! 🥳 The coffee machine is fixed! ☕ Thanks for your patience while we've waited for it to be repaired and while we have any teething problems. Pop in to see us 8.30am-3pm Mondays-Fridays! 🍵

24/09/2026

The Foodbank needs your help for harvest season! 🍂 Any donations to the Foodbank would be amazing—every bit helps us support local people! 🙌

10/09/2026

Feeling crafty or want to try something new? We have 2 craft groups (one on Tuesdays and one on Fridays in the Meeting Place) and you are welcome to join (call 01708 743382 for details) 😀🧶

03/09/2026

We have the hot tea and soft tissues ready for any who find the drop off’s difficult this week 🙏

Address

Romford Baptist Church, Main Road
Romford
RM1 3BL

To get to the coffee shop located on Main Road in Romford, you can take public transportation by getting off at the nearest bus stop or train station. From the bus stop, you'll need to head south on Main Road until you reach the coffee shop. If you're taking the train, get off at the nearest station and then walk to Main Road and head north until you reach the coffee shop.

If you're driving, there are a few options for parking nearby. You could park on Main Road itself if there is space available, or there are several side streets that offer free parking but be aware of parking restrictions. There are also a couple of paid car parks within walking distance of the coffee shop if you prefer that option.

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 3pm
Thursday	8:30am - 3pm
Friday	8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+441708740940

Website

http://www.romfordbaptist.org.uk/meetingplace

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What people say

The Meeting Place, located on Main Road in Romford, is a wonderful community coffee shop and outreach venue run by the Romford Baptist Church. The coffee shop is open from 8 am and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all its visitors. The Meeting Place regularly hosts community events that are informative and engaging, such as the recent session on diabetes that was conducted by Diabetes UK trained speakers Janet and Neil. The events are well-organized, and booking is easy through their social media pages. Additionally, the coffee shop also raises funds for charitable causes like St Francis Hospice through the sale of knitted Coronation gifts. The Meeting Place is an excellent place to grab a cup of coffee while supporting your local community.