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Helpings Café

Cafe

👍👍 I love this place! The food is amazing and the staff members are great! I love UMOM and the good work they do. This Cafe is a training spot for the people in the shelter, so they can eventually go get jobs to keep them from being homeless. I am totally willing to support that! People often mention love, great, Helpings, good, Starbucks,


Address

3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Website

helpingscafe.org

Contact

(602) 275-2539

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (154 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: love (11) great (9) Helpings (8) good (6) Starbucks (6)
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  • 5/5 Jennifer F. 8 months ago on Google
    I love this place! The food is amazing and the staff members are great! I love UMOM and the good work they do. This Cafe is a training spot for the people in the shelter, so they can eventually go get jobs to keep them from being homeless. I am totally willing to support that!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donald S. 1 year ago on Google
    This little cafe is connected to UMOM. It is staffed by residents trying to get a leg up. They do front and back of the house training for the restaurant industry, and also do Starbucks barista training. The food is pretty good too. If you are looking to help out the community and are in the area, it is worth the stop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 karisma d. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a fabulous place. The food is so delicious and it's also an actual Starbucks! And listen, the money you spend here buys food and medication for the homeless of our community. See photo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben L. 2 years ago on Google
    Everyone here is always so welcoming! Everytime I come in no matter how many times in the day, I get a huge welcome. They really make you feel at home. The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is cozy, and it's all for a great cause.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ameri T. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff is soo nice, the place is impeccably clean & the prices are very reasonable!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary A. 2 years ago on Google
    Eat well while helping folks in need. What's not to like? I had the one decker club with chips. VERY tasty. I like the home made chips too. They serve Starbucks coffee. An all around good deal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nataya C. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is great and of high quality. I love that the staff here are residents of the adjoining homeless shelter, who are participating in an accredited culinary certification program that not only serves the public from the restaurant, but also serves all of the residents of the shelter the meals per day during the week and two meals on Saturday and Sunday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronda Latham P. 5 years ago on Google
    Helpings Cafe is a part of U Mom everything that you buy there a percentage of your money goes back into the you Mom organization. Is a very cute place decorated like the 50s fresh pastries everyday and great sandwiches and salads. we really enjoy going over there and knowing a percentage of our bill comes back to you Mom
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viola C. 1 year ago on Google
    I just started training there I love the food I love the atmosphere and the service is great I recommend you try to help

  • 5/5 Jolene J. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place went here almost every morning and got my Starbucks and cherry poppy seed muffin now i live to far the ladies that work there are very nice I always felt welcome I miss going here

  • 5/5 Cruz 2 years ago on Google
    It's reassuring to know that a place like this exists. Food kitchen for the homeless that also helps them learn skills to work in a kitchen if they want to get on their feet.

  • 5/5 Wade Anthony C. 1 year ago on Google
    Walked in about 12 mins before closing, I DIDNT KNOW AND ASKED FOR A BURGER. They still helped me Out andade my burger tho. I will come back earlier next time. Thank you for serving me and I hope this review Helps all the Families and Single women find better living situations. I know all business is for a good cause when You are helping Mothers.

  • 5/5 Jess S. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere very homely and welcoming! woman named Siobhan served me, her customer service was excellent coffee was delish, Siobhan is definitely a great asset to the team and I will be back!

  • 5/5 Isaac D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Really enjoyed speaking to the staff about their vision for the menu.

  • 5/5 Maeoni L. 1 year ago on Google
    They are pretty good. I love how you can replace carne asada with chicken in the fries. (But I love both) Also love to add salsa and sour cream.

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 5 months ago on Google
    We stumbled upon this place close to our Phoenix airport hotel. The coffee was delicious, the breakfast foods were tasty and the service was impeccable! Would definitely recommend this place as a must while in the area.

  • 5/5 Shaun B. 4 months ago on Google
    It's for a charitable organization so it's always worth your money and the food is pretty tasty..

  • 5/5 MONICA D. 2 years ago on Google
    Food with a purpose is right❤💟❤

  • 4/5 Robert Vinciguerra (. 1 year ago on Google
    Come in to support a mission. They have Starbucks coffee!

  • 5/5 Shelly D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very well run professional cafe that serves those marginalized populations. The coffee is great, the food is good and the atmosphere is very welcoming.

  • 5/5 Lily of the V. 1 year ago on Google
    I got the salmon salad and was seriously impressed with how delicious it was. A fresh, tasty, hot meal can really lift the spirits. Thank you to everyone who made that meal possible!

  • 5/5 Blanca O. 3 years ago on Google
    So happy to know they have starbucks 😍

  • 5/5 Michael W. 5 years ago on Google
    Helpings is a place that helps people. If you are a customer, then Helpings offers great food. If you are a worker, then Helpings assists the worker in getting valuable work skills. If you are community that Helpings serves, then the money spent there buys food, medicine, clothing, etc. for people that society discards. We need more places like this. I love Helpings.

  • 5/5 Deborah D. 5 years ago on Google
    My daughter introduced me to Helpings Cafe and I just love It! Awesome atmosphere and staff! The menu is simple and delicious!

  • 4/5 Barb H. 5 years ago on Google
    Love this place for lunch! Not only does it have a full Starbucks in it, it makes tasty homemade food such as salads, sandwiches and breakfasts. Each day they have a lunch special. Service is friendly and the space is warm and inviting. The best part is that Helpings helps train people for jobs and proceeds go to UMOM services!

  • 2/5 Maria P. 3 years ago on Google
    It's ok but it is very expensive. Everything on the menu is expensive and their menu is not that great neither. I wouldn't recommend this place just because they are overpriced and very limited food items, so you would need to buy less so it won't be so expensive or pay a lot of money to get a fair amount.


Call (602) 275-2539 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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