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A social enterprise supporting the work of Meals on Wheels

Breakfast, lunch and baked goods, exceptional coffee, cold beverages, and teas. Seasonal patio, curated floral arrangements, and local food served in a casual atmosphere.

Location

170 George Street, Sydney
(inside Eltuek Arts Centre)

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Saturday, 9am–3pm

Contact

(902) 270-2880
hello@cafemarie.ca

Breakfast Sandwich Fried egg, cheddar, bacon, pickled onion, mayo, lettuce, tomato jam on grilled house made bread. *Substitute mushroom for bacon
Smoked Salmon Bagel Toasted everything bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled onion, capers, lemon wedge
Frittata Weekly special, crustless quiche (gf), egg, ricotta, and veg
Tartine Weekly special, open faced sandwich made on grilled fermented olive & walnut bread (vegan option)
"The Paulina" Pulled organic chicken & pesto, with seasonal lettuce, cheddar, mayo, on toasted sourdough bread
"The Priyanka" Mushroom Melt Mushroom, garlic and thyme, parmesan, asiago, romano, pesto, garlic aioli, on grilled house made bread
Chicken Club 3 layers, organic chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato jam, mayo on toasted house made bread
Smoked Meat on Rye Montreal smoked meat, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, on grilled marble rye. Served with a pickle
Tofu Salad Sandwich Tofu salad, vegan mayo, seasonal lettuce, radish, on toasted sourdough. Served with a pickle (vegan)
Grilled Cheese Cheddar cheese on house made bread. Add kimchi $1 | Add bacon $2
Everything Bagel with butter / cream cheese
Toast (1 slice / 2 slices) house made or sourdough with butter
Small Soup
Full Soup
Small Salad
Full Salad
Half & Half Salad
Chia Pudding Parfait Chia pudding (vegan), house-made granola (gf), blueberries
Pizza Slice Daily special
Filter / Drip Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Macchiato
Cortado
Flat White
Chai Latte
Latte
London Fog
Hot Chocolate
Mocha
Steamed Milk
Flavoured Syrup
Matcha Latte
Steeped Tea
Herbal Tea
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Cheddar and Chive Scone
Blueberry Scone
Cinnamon Roll
Nanaimo Square (GF)
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
Date Square
Cosmic Cookie (Vegan/GF)
Amaretti (GF)
Buckwheat Double Chocolate and Sea Salt Cookie (Vegan/GF)
Oatcakes (Vegan)
Lemon Square (GF)
Molasses Ginger Cookie
House-made Bread
House-made Pizza Dough
Kimchi (vegan)
Sauerkraut

Platters & Boards

Charcuterie A selection of 3 cheeses, 3 cured meats, crackers, and preserve
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36
Crudité (V) (GF) Fresh vegetables, pickled beet hummus
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36
Cheese Board Selection of 3 cheeses and 3 crackers, jam, dried fruit, fermented honey
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36
Fresh Fruit Tray Sliced fruit, served with Tajín on the table for a spicy option
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36

Hot Food

Soup of the Day (VO) (GFO) Catering follows Cafe Marie weekly soup rotation, vegan/gluten free available upon request
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36
Pizza Vegetarian | BBQ Chicken | Pierogi (mushroom or bacon) | Chicken Souvlaki | Vegan | Meat Lovers
Each (Whole pies: 8 slices)

Baked Goods and Sweets

Chia Parfait (V) (GF) Individual chia pudding and granola parfaits
Each
Scones Cheddar and chive scones OR blueberry scones (minimum 12 per)
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36
Assorted Cookies Chocolate chip | Cosmic cookie (V/GF) | Lavender earl grey shortbread | Matcha amaretti (GF) | Double chocolate buckwheat cookie (V/GF)
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36
Assorted Baked Goods Rosemary loaf | Cheddar scone | Blueberry scone | Raspberry brownie | Oatcake | Coffee cake
Serves 12
Serves 24
Serves 36

Beverages

Hydration Station 1 x urn coffee | 1 x urn tea | 1 x urn hot water + herbal tea bags | milk, cream, stir sticks, sugars
Serves 10
Each additional urn
Locally Roasted Coffee, Tea, Herbal Tea, Spring Water

Catering Policies

Cafe Marie Cafe and Catering menus are created in house with love by our team of culinary artists. We feature simple dishes that focus on fresh vegetables and farm goods from Unama’ki, Cape Breton and across Mi’kma’ki. Volunteer board meeting, Friday night supper, an international gathering? We have options for you.

We require your catering order to be placed 7 business days in advance.

Please include any allergens or special requests as soon as possible.*

Catering numbers must be guaranteed at least three business days before your event. We require 2 business days notice for any cancellation of a catering order. Less than two business days and you may be required to pay in full. If your order is over $500, we require at least one week’s notice to cancel an event.

All prices may be subject to an 15 %Service charge, plus applicable HST. Indigenous people and organizations are exempt from HST.

We do not offer off-site or delivered catering services at this time. Pick-up orders can be arranged by coordinating with staff.

*Allergen Notice: Our food is prepared onsite in the Meals on Wheels Kitchen, a multipurpose commercial kitchen that processes a variety of allergens such as nuts and gluten. We take every precaution to prevent cross contamination, but we cannot assume responsibility for adverse reactions to foods an individual consumes or may encounter for any event we cater.

Event Booking

Work and Event Spaces
for artists and organizations

Eltuek Arts Centre affordable workspaces for artists, arts collectives and organizations, as well as gathering and event space rentals for the community. Eltuek features a variety of spaces available for events, conferences, retreats, weddings, book clubs, classes, presentations, board meetings, and much more. The building features contemporary design with high ceilings, public art, lots of natural light, and several areas of exposed foundation stone.

Gallery 211

1,598 sq ft (111 Person Capacity))

Gallery 209

1,061 sq ft (60 Person Capacity)

Gallery 207

216 sq ft

Details

Accessibility

Eltuek Arts Centre is fully accessible.

Barrier-free access is available at the main entrance off George Street, the South Stairwell, and the West Entry.

The elevator is located near the Main Entrance on the First Floor.

Accessible washrooms are available on each floor.

Parking

We encourage active and public transportation for all visitors to Eltuek.

There are two accessible parking spots located in front of the main entrance off George Street.

Parking is available on-site: in front of the building via George Street, in the Nepean Street parking lot, and behind the New Dawn Centre (off Charlotte Street).

There is street parking available on George Street, as well as Charlotte and Yorke Streets.

Internet

Wi-Fi is available.

Public hours*

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

*Additional charges may apply for bookings outside regular hours.

Catering

Catering is available and provided by Café Marie Catering – new menu coming soon! For more information, please contact: catering@newdawn.ca

Audio/Visual

If you require assistance with A/V design, set up, and production help for your event, please contact NovaStream: contact@novastream.ca

Included

  • 135 Black Indoor Chairs
  • 26 Half-octagon Tables (58″ x 52″)
  • 22 Banquet Tables (60″ x 30″)
  • HDMI Plug-&-Play High Definition Projection
  • 2-column speakers with Bluetooth

Available to Rent:

  • Black table linens (round and rectangular)
  • Chairs and tables for outdoor events

Terms/Guidelines

Disclaimer

You (“The Renter”) understand this is a tentative booking and the event rental and catering, if applicable, are not confirmed until the contract is signed.

The Renter shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the premises without the prior written consent of the Eltuek Arts Centre.

The Renter shall comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and laws of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the premises.

The Renter shall not sublet or assign the premises nor allow any other person or business to use or occupy the premises without the prior written consent of the Eltuek Arts Centre, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.

At the end of the term of this rental agreement, the Renter shall surrender and deliver up the premises in the same condition.

Cancellation Policy

Please be courteous and advise as soon as possible if you need to make a change to your booking. Any cancellation less than 24 hours prior to the start of your event will result in a fee equivalent to 25% of your initial estimate plus the full cost for any additional items, A/V setup, linens, etc.

Inclement Weather Policy

Eltuek Arts Centre follows the same cancellation policy as Cape Breton University. Building closures to the public will be posted on the Centre’s social media @eltuekarts

Special Requests

Special requests are subject to an additional charge based on need and availability (A/V setup, additional tables & chairs, linens, etc).

Event Rental Rates

All rates are subject to HST. Registered Not-For-Profits, registered Charities, and tenants are granted a discount on all rates (before HST). Proof of Not-For-Profit or Charitable status is required when booking.

Default

Upon default in any term or condition of this Rental Agreement, the Eltuek Arts Centre shall have the right to undertake any or all other remedies permitted by Law.

If you are interested in booking a space at Eltuek Arts Centre, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Indigenous and non-profit rates are available.

Merch

Shirt $45

Available for purchase in-store

Shirt $45

Available for purchase in-store

Shirt $45

Available for purchase in-store

Shirt $45

Available for purchase in-store

Shirt $45

Available for purchase in-store

Hat $38

Available for purchase in-store

Hat $38

Available for purchase in-store

Hat $38

Available for purchase in-store

Staff

Brenna Phillips
Manager, Cafe Marie bphillips@newdawn.ca 902-539-9560 ext.222
Isabella Montford
Cafe Marie Supervisor imontford@newdawn.ca 902-270-2880
Jessie Haddad
Culinary Assistant jhaddad@newdawn.ca 902-270-2880

Contact

902-270-2880
cafemarie@newdawn.ca
170 George St, Sydney

Job Postings

Title Schedule Wage/Salary Status
Culinary Artist Flexible hours $25/hr APPLY by June 28, 2024 CLOSED
Cafe and Catering Culinary Aide Casual Part-Time, Flexible Hours $18/h APPLY by March 29, 2024 CLOSED
Cafe Supervisor Permanent/Full-Time $45,000/Year APPLY by December 16, 2022 CLOSED

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Get in touch

New Dawn Enterprises
37 Nepean St, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6A7
newdawn@newdawn.ca
902-539-9560

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Eymu’ti’k Unama’ki

Eymu’ti’k Unama’ki, newte’jk l’uiknek te’sikl Mi’kmawe’l maqamikall mna’q iknmuetumittl. Ula maqamikew wiaqi-wikasik Wantaqo’tie’l aqq I’lamatultimkewe’l Ankukamkewe’l Mi’kmaq aqq Eleke’wuti kisa’matultisnik 1726ek.

We are in Unama’ki, one of the seven traditional and unceded ancestral territories of the people of Mi’kma’ki. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which the Mi’kmaq first signed with the British Crown in 1726.

Ketu’-keknuite’tmek aqq kepmite’tmek ula tela’matultimkip wjit maqamikew ta’n etekl mtmo’taqne’l. Ula tett, ula maqamikek, etl-lukutiek l’tunen aqq apoqntmnen apoqnmasimk aqq weliknamk Unama’ki.

We wish to recognize and honour this understanding of the lands on which we reside. It is from here, on these lands, that we work to create and support a culture of self-reliance and vibrancy.