Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 476,093 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,281 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 304,534 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,281 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 304,534 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,229 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 476,093 cutting edge ideas.

24 Community-Encouraging Eateries

From Sign Language Restaurants Cafes to Employment-Aiding Cafes

— September 16, 2014 — Lifestyle
These community encouraging eateries range from sign language restaurants to employment-aiding cafes. The unique businesses go one step beyond the traditional service industry enterprise and encourage a sense of community through their business model.

Memorable examples from this list include a restaurant that gives employment opportunities to refugees along with a non-profit cafe that provides coffee and baked goods to the less fortunate.

This list of community encouraging eateries illustrates the power of a socially conscious business model in today's society. These inspiring examples are breaking down barriers and helping those who are less fortunate. In addition to social enterprises, some other examples on this list include eateries that double as art galleries and educational centers. These particular encourage a sense of unity within their community and celebrate culture.
6.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
24
Converted Farm Pizzerias
Converted Farm Pizzerias
This Family-Run Farm Serves Organic Pizza to Hungry Customers
<
23
Philanthropic Vegan Eateries
Philanthropic Vegan Eateries
This Charity Business Donates 100% of Profits to Support Causes
<
22
Locally Supplied Cafeteria Concepts
Locally Supplied Cafeteria Concepts
IDEO Reimagines Lunch for School Kids
<
21
Roaming Refugee Restaurants
Roaming Refugee Restaurants
Mazí Mas Creates Employment for Migrant Women in London
<
20
Resident-Run Shops
Resident-Run Shops
Barford Village is a Collective Offering Community Services
<
19
Global Sustainability Restaurant Ratings
Global Sustainability Restaurant Ratings
The Sustainable Restaurant Association Expands Worldwide
<
18
Small-Living Catering Businesses
Small-Living Catering Businesses
'Hand Made Food' is an Independent Chef Kitchen in London
<
17
Energy-Efficient Pizzerias
Energy-Efficient Pizzerias
The Vest Pizza Campaign Rewards Eco-Consciousness with Food
<
16
Stigma-Ending Bistros
Stigma-Ending Bistros
'Out of This World Cafe' in Toronto Engages the Psychiatric Recovery Communi
<
15
Mission-Based Cafes
Mission-Based Cafes
Overflow Coffee Bar Fosters a Community Get-Together Environment
<
14
Vegan-Friendly Catering Companies
Vegan-Friendly Catering Companies
Change Kitchen Provides Jobs for the Homeless
<
13
Ethical Gastropubs
Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
<
12
Charitable Caffeine Movements
Charitable Caffeine Movements
Pay It Forward by Purchasing a Suspended Coffee in Certain Cafes
<
11
Pop-Up Community Kitchens
Pop-Up Community Kitchens
This Kitchen-Free Restaurant Asks Locals to Cook for Patrons
<
10
Sign Language Eateries
Sign Language Eateries
Signs Restaurant in Toronto is Meant to Create Jobs for Deaf Individuals
<
9
Non-Profit Volunteer Cafes
Non-Profit Volunteer Cafes
The Rio Coco Coffee Cafe Sends its Profits to Local Schools
<
8
Communal Garden Eateries
Communal Garden Eateries
The Erba Brusca Restaurant Boasts Organic Ingredients & Communal Dining
<
7
Nonprofit Coffee Shops
Nonprofit Coffee Shops
Strawberry Line Cafe Employs Adults with Learning Disabilities
<
6
Monochromatic Checkered Cafes
Monochromatic Checkered Cafes
The Parisian Craft Cafe Promotes Community
<
5
Day Care Coffee Shops
Day Care Coffee Shops
Daisies Cafe is for People with Mental Illness & Learning Disabilities
<
4
Generosity Cafes
Generosity Cafes
KereKere Coffee Kiosk in Melbourne Lets Customers Pick a Cause
<
3
Stress-Free Financial Centers
Stress-Free Financial Centers
State Farm's Next Door Cafe Offers Financial Advice in a Relaxed Way
<
2
Delightfully Picturesque Cafes
Delightfully Picturesque Cafes
The Kale Cafe Embodies a Suburban Charm
<
1
Multi-Purpose Social Cafes
Multi-Purpose Social Cafes
Giraffe Perth Offers, Food, Gifts and Art, All for a Cause
<