YMCA Rewards at the YMCA Café
Get rewarded every time you visit the YMCA Café, Newark.
Download the YMCA Rewards app to earn points and collect stamps on your favourite drinks – all while supporting local young people and communities in Newark and Nottinghamshire.
How it works
Step 1
Download the app
Get YMCA Robin Hood Rewards from the App Store or Google Play.
Step 2
Create your account
Create your account in around a minute.
Step 3
Scan at the till
Open the app, show your QR code before paying, and start earning points and stamps instantly.
Earn Points On Every Visit
Collect 3 points for every £1 you spend on food and drink at the Café.
Every 100 points = £1 off your next order.
Points can be collected and redeemed at both YMCA Café and the Malt Cross in Nottingham.
Stamp Cards You’ll Love
Coffee Club
Collect a stamp every time you buy a hot drink.
Buy 10, get your 11th free
(The Coffee Club stamp card also works at Malt Cross, Nottingham)
Launch Perks!
Available until the end of October 2026
Double Points Month
Earn 6 points per £1 during the app’s first month!
3 Bonus Stamps
On your first qualifying drink purchase
Earn your first rewards faster and redeem them on future visits
Exclusive for CAV Villager Members
Villager members receive one free hot drink every month through their unique app sign-up code.
Just one more reason to make the shift and become a Villager member!
Join YMCA Rewards and enter your unique code during registration to unlick your monthly drink reward.
Why Your Visit Matters
YMCA Café is proud to be part of YMCA Robin Hood Group.
Your visits help fund vital support for children, young people and communities across Newark and Nottinghamshire.
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Download and Start Earning!
Join our regular visitors already collecting points and rewards.
Download YMCA Robin Hood Rewards today and get rewarded every time you visit.
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Café Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 7pm
Serving food weekdays from 9am
Saturday: 9:30am – 5pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 4pm
Serving food weekends from 9:30am – 3pm
FAQs
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What is the YMCA Newark Café?
The YMCA Newark Café is located on the ground floor of the YMCA Village and offers a view of the Stadia Football pitch. It serves as an ideal space for socializing, working, or having business meetings. The café serves locally sourced food and a variety of beverages, including alcoholic options.
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What is the café’s operating schedule?
The café is open seven days a week: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, with food served from 9am.
Saturday from 9.30 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 9.30 am to 4 pm, with food served from 9.30am until 3pm.
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What is unique about the café’s operation?
The café operates on a not-for-profit basis. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the YMCA Newark & Sherwood, supporting its mission to improve the lives of young adults and communities across Nottinghamshire.
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Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, the café offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, making it a suitable place for work or business meetings.
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What kind of food and beverages are offered?
The café offers a vibrant menu that includes wholesome bites, seasonal salads, small plates, and more. They also have a bakery and breakfast bar, all-day brunch options, and a variety of sandwiches served on locally baked artisan bread.
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Are there any special offerings?
The café frequently updates its specials board with Chef Specials and Soup of the Day. They also offer options for younger customers like delicious pizzas and spaghetti and meatballs.
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Who are the café’s local suppliers?
The café prides itself on using the finest regional ingredients from award-winning suppliers like Stewarts of Trent Bridge, 4 Eyes Bakery & Patisserie, The Fruit Basket, and The Welbeck Bakehouse.
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What are the cafe’s gift card Terms and Conditions?
You can find the Terms and Conditions for our gift cards here.