THE FACTS
Over 8 million people in the US have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and 80% of them are unemployed. That is exactly why Café Joyeux was founded.
In addition to providing meaningful opportunities to our employees, Café Joyeux aims to correct this inequality and largely promote inclusion in the workplace.
The first Café Joyeux restaurant was born in 2017 in France, employing and training people with mental and cognitive disabilities. Today there are over 25 Café Joyeux in Europe, and our first American Café Joyeux opened in New York at the beginning of 2024.
OUR MISSION
In the US, Café Joyeux is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities, starting with our own employees in our café-restaurants.
100% of our profits are reinvested in supporting our mission: individual training and meaningful employment for people with IDD.
OUR KEY ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE 2017
OUR VALUES
BEAUTIFUL
We believe that the magic of an atmosphere lies in a variety of small details. That is why we take great care of the layout and decor in our cafés, for both our employees and customers to receive a high-quality experience.
Our cafés-restaurants are designed by Sarah Poniatowski, a renowned French interior designer and the founder of Maison Sarah Lavoine.
GOOD
At Café Joyeux, we also have culinary convictions: respecting the seasons, sourcing the best products and favoring short circuits are important to us.
Everything is homemade and seasonal at Café Joyeux. We offer a gourmet menu, that is made on location and served every day from the heart by our cheerful crew members.
AUTHENTIC
Our team is unique, always professional and proud to welcome you to our 20+ Café Joyeux in France and abroad. Putting a smile on the face of both our crew members and our customers every day is what makes us happy.
