Visit Us in Durham

A welcoming gathering space right on Main Street. Come study, meet friends, sip ethically sourced coffee, and be part of our community.

Hours & Operations

EST

Monday
7:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am – 4:00pm
Thursday
7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday
7:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
8:00am – 2:00pm

Kitchen and espresso bar open promptly at posted hours. Most Wednesdays we’re also open 6:30pm–10pm for Perform for Freedom. Holiday schedules posted on Instagram.

Location & Parking

Our Address

37 Main Street, Suite G

Durham,

NH 03824

In downtown Durham, a short walk from the UNH campus.

Street Parking: Metered street parking in downtown Durham.

Transit: Wildcat Transit and the Amtrak Downeaster both stop in Durham.

Contact

Direct Line

603-815-4916

Café counter & order inquiries

Email Us

info@thefreedomcafe.org

Events, community & volunteering

Partnerships & project grant inquiries: partnerships@thefreedomcafe.org

501(c)(3) Social Enterprise

The Freedom Café

37 Main St, Durham

Directions & Arrival

Finding Our Door

You’ll find us at 37 Main Street, Suite G, in downtown Durham.

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We’re at 37 Main Street, Suite G, in downtown Durham.

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Order ahead online and pick up at the counter, or come in and stay a while.

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Questions before your visit? Call us at 603-815-4916.

Hospitality & Access

Crafted for Community, Work & Rest

Whether you need four hours with your laptop or ten minutes for a mindful pour-over, our space is organized for comfort and inclusion.

Name your price

We serve everyone, whatever they give

Study friendly

Study, meet friends, play games or make music

Bring your own food

Outside food is welcome

Perform for Freedom

Open mic most Wednesday nights

Ethical retail

Coffee, tea and chocolate to take home

Atmosphere & Space

What to Expect Walking In

Art on every wall, a stage for Perform for Freedom, and a welcoming team eager to share our mission.

The dining room at The Freedom Café, with the blue wall, piano stage and wooden tables

Communal Study & Gathering

Long wooden tables for studying, meetings and catching up.

The espresso machine and grinder at the coffee bar

The Espresso Bar

Coffee and tea that are certified or sourced through a transparent direct-trade process.

High tables under hanging plants and a wall of portrait posters

Comfortable Nooks

Armchairs for reading and conversation.

The stage with the piano, where Perform for Freedom happens

Community Driven

Where friendships grow and causes unite.

Shelves of fair trade coffee, chocolate and mugs beside the menu board

Ethical Retail

Take home beans that combat trafficking.

Every Sip Counts

A non-profit social enterprise in action.

100% of proceeds from our counter support projects and initiatives to end human trafficking and the commercial exploitation of all people.

Donate to The Freedom Café

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