Welcome to I Like It Here Café
Milton Keynes’ most inclusive community hub.
Step inside and discover a space designed for everyone, where warmth, creativity, and connection come together. Whether you’re looking for exceptional coffee, a sensory-friendly environment, or a place to relax, learn, and belong, our café is here for you. We celebrate diversity, champion ethical sourcing, and offer creative workshops and events for all ages and abilities. Join us in building a vibrant, supportive community—because at I Like It Here, everyone truly belongs.
More than Just a Café
I Like It Here Café & Gifts Shop is an innovative, inclusive coffee shop and community hub set to launch in Milton Keynes,
co-founded by Fabiola Pongiluppi and Andrew Northcott.
Our mission is to create a welcoming, accessible space where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can connect, relax, and thrive.
We are not just a café; we are a movement for inclusive entrepreneurship, wellbeing, and social impact.
Vision & Social Impact
- Championing Inclusion: We address urgent issues of social exclusion and inaccessible community spaces in the UK, where 1 in 5 people live with a disability and millions experience chronic loneliness. Our venue is designed to be sensory-friendly, accessible, and welcoming to all, including families, older adults, disabled people, and neurodivergent individuals.
- Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs: We prioritise sourcing from women-led and disabled-owned businesses, supporting economic inclusion and diversity in the supply chain.
- Community Wellbeing: Through creative workshops, wellbeing activities, and partnerships with local charities and councils, we foster mental health, resilience, and meaningful social connections.
Community Events
Join us for regular events that promote community bonding and inclusive entrepreneurship.
Unique Gifts
Explore our carefully curated selection of gifts perfect for any occasion.
Plants and accessories.
Wall Art and handmade decorations.
Handmade Wooden Keepsake boxes.
Coffee Delights
Unique Partnerships & Product Offering
- Exclusive Coffee Collaborations: We have secured partnerships with Andes Project (premium Venezuelan coffee) and Volcano Coffee Works (B Corp-certified UK roaster), enabling us to offer rare, ethically sourced coffees and unique tasting experiences not found elsewhere in the UK.
- Diverse Revenue Streams: Our business model combines café sales, curated retail, paid workshops, and event hosting, ensuring financial resilience and multiple touchpoints for community engagement.