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Pay-It-Forward at FoCo Cafe

We are open for Lunch from 11am-2pm Monday - Saturday.

We have Indoor dining, Outdoor Seating, and Carry-Out.

Delivery is available through NoCo Nosh.

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trust badges that read 100% non-profit, Volunteer sustained & supported, and Eco-Friendly using local & seasonal ingredients

We serve Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches on a pay what you can basis using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients. Vegan and GF options are always available. If you cannot cover the cost of the food, we ask that you volunteer in exchange for your meal. If you are able to pay it forward, you help cover the cost of a meal for someone in need. We can't wait to see you for lunch!

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Our Mission

FoCo Cafe’s mission is to build community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients.

We are a cafe & non-profit of shared responsibility that offers healthy and delicious meals to all people on a donation basis. We are building community one plate at a time. If you can give more, please pay it forward. If you have a little less, pay what you can.

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We Are a Non-profit Restaurant

FoCo Cafe’s mission is to build community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients.

About Us

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Come Volunteer with our Awesome Team!

Alongside our wonderful staff and interns, we are a volunteer-driven organization and we spend a lot of time and care with our volunteers. We are volunteer-driven, and your help can make a huge impact in our community.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Love This Place

"The FoCo Café is not only a great place to have a delicious lunch; you are helping others who may not be able to afford a meal. This restaurant allows patrons to pay it forward, by volunteering your time and talents or paying a bit extra to help out a patron who may not be able to eat that day. The food is delicious and at the same time you are doing a good deed for the community."

- Judith S.

Wonderful

"Foco Cafe offers a wonderful, welcoming safe indoor and outdoor space with fresh locally sourced foods tastefully prepared; vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available. Price varies, we can pay it forward to subsidize those who need a discount, pay what we normally would for a nice meal elsewhere, or volunteer to help cover the cost of our meal. Local musicians frequently provide background music."

- Janie S.

Food With Purpose

"I have been visiting the FoCo Café for almost 2 years either by volunteering or stopping in for a meal. I have never been disappointed with the service or the food. Always fresh and homemade. From salads, soups and desserts everything is great. If you are ever in need of a fresh and filling meal and dining with people from all walks of life, this is the place to go."

- Sterlireg

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