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The Freedom Hub

2/109 Botany Rd, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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2/109 Botany Rd, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

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+61 432 619 702
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Freedom Hub

Waterloo's light-filled warehouse hub channels every dollar of profit directly toward ending modern slavery. The industrial brick-and-timber space doubles as an adaptable blank canvas for private gatherings and milestone parties, letting hosts bring in their own caterers and outside vendors without rigid packages. By day, locals drop by for morning flat whites, house sandwiches, and chicken pesto wraps before heading out.

  • Social Enterprise Mission: Profits from every coffee, corporate catering spread, and function booking support survivors of modern slavery.
  • Flexible Blank-Canvas Venue: The airy warehouse space allows outside caterers, custom setups, and preferred vendor teams for weddings and events.
  • Corporate Event Catering: Delivers punctual morning breakfast platters, sandwich boxes, and dietary-tailored lunches across Sydney.
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Why Choose The Freedom Hub

Why clients choose The Freedom Hub for private events, corporate catering, and everyday cafe visits

  • Flexible BYO Vendor and Styling Freedom

    Couples and event hosts can tailor the warehouse space to their vision, with complete freedom to select their own external catering, drinks, and styling vendors.

    allowed us to bring our catering, drinks and other vendors to make our vision come to life

    Deni

  • Dependable Corporate Meeting Catering

    Punctual corporate catering delivery and responsive service make feeding teams and accommodating dietary requirements straightforward.

    Always on time, very accommodating with our requirements and last minute changes.

    Olga Lenkova

  • Calm, Supportive Event Coordination

    Dedicated event coordination ensures thorough preparation and attentive day-of support, leaving couples calm and confident.

    Sam made me feel calm and confident for our wedding day.

    clarisse morales

  • Meaningful Event and Catering Impact

    Celebrations, meetings, and catering orders provide personal peace of mind knowing hospitality spending directly aids survivor support programs.

    it's just so a no brainer to be putting our catering budget toward such a great cause.

    Kenzie Urquhart

  • Direct Support for Modern Slavery Survivors

    Café and venue operations function as an ethical social enterprise dedicated to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking.

    Amazing to see a café that not only serves great food and coffee, but also supports survivors of modern slavery.

    Erika _wa

  • Everyday Coffee with Humanitarian Purpose

    Everyday café patrons can enjoy ethically sourced specialty coffee and brunch while directing spending toward positive social change.

    A worth cause to put your dollars into, while getting your coffee and brunch fix.

    Carlito

Guest favorites across cafe visits and event catering

  • Coffee

    The coffee is amazing

    Jaime Alden

  • Sandwiches

    sandwiches) all of the options we had in the boxes were sosoooo yummy and tasty

    Stacy Sung

  • Chicken pesto wrap

    I also ordered a chicken pesto wrap and it was really nice.

    Cassia Claro

  • Açai bowl

    Enjoyed a small açai bowl for brekky in their alfresco seating.

    Carlito

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate private celebrations and corporate functions

  • Pet-Welcoming Wedding Care

    Event coordinators and waitstaff provide attentive care for four-legged family members during weddings, ensuring pets remain safe, well-fed, and included throughout the celebration.

  • Cultural Ceremony Accommodation

    The team accommodates complex traditional setups, ceremonies, and rituals, offering hands-on coordination and complete flexibility to bring in external cultural caterers and specialty vendors.

  • Punctual 7 AM Corporate Catering Delivery

    Catering coordinators accommodate early-morning 7 AM drop-offs alongside last-minute headcount and dietary adjustments for corporate meetings and team training sessions.

  • Complimentary Event Furniture Integration

    In-house furniture is made readily available for large functions alongside external vendor setups, easing milestone event styling and floor plan coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does dining or booking an event here support a cause?

The venue is a registered social enterprise where profits from café visits, catering, and event hire directly support survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Can you bring external caterers and vendors for private events?

Yes. For private functions and weddings, the space operates with flexible vendor policies that allow you to bring your own catering, drinks, and chosen suppliers.

Does The Freedom Hub provide catering for corporate events and team lunches?

Yes, you can order corporate or event catering for morning and afternoon functions, including sandwiches, breakfast baskets, salads, and rice paper rolls with support for various dietary needs.

Is there outdoor seating available at the café?

Yes, the café offers outdoor alfresco seating along a quiet street alongside its indoor dining area.

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