Footprint Cafes: A Socially Conscious Culinary Experience

Footprint Cafes, established in November 2016, offers a unique blend of culinary delights and community support in Siem Reap. Located in Wat Bo Village, just 50 meters from the river on Street 26, this cafe operates as a social enterprise, channeling 100% of its net profits into local educational and entrepreneurial grants. The cafe's atmosphere is warm and inviting, featuring shelves lined with books, creating a library-like ambiance. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it suitable for work, relaxation, or study. The menu caters to diverse tastes, offering traditional Khmer dishes alongside international favorites. You can find everything from Chicken Lok Lak to homemade pumpkin soup, sandwiches, and desserts like chocolate brownies. Vegan and vegetarian options are clearly marked. The cafe also boasts a bespoke coffee blend crafted by Feel Good Coffee, a local Cambodian company, along with teas, fresh juices, smoothies, and cocktails.Footprint Cafes operates on a "People, Planet, Profit" model. It provides excellent employment conditions for its local team, sources ethically and locally, and actively reduces, reuses, and recycles. The cafe has partnered with social and environmental enterprises like Naga Earth and Rehash Trash. It supports disadvantaged women by recycling plastic bags into homewares.Founded by Georgina Hemmingway, Footprint Cafes has roots in New York, Siem Reap, and Cambridge University. Inspired by the Housing Works bookshop in New York and nurtured through Cambridge University's Social Ventures program, Footprint Cafes aims to transform tourism by empowering local communities.