What are social impact restaurants and cafes?
Social impact restaurants and cafes go beyond serving great food and drinks; they exist to make a difference. These restaurants reinvest their profits into their communities, support nonprofits, create jobs for underserved groups, or contribute to social causes. Every meal you enjoy at these restaurants helps fuel meaningful change.
Why this list?
This project was inspired by Sarah, who works at Southwest Airlines and wanted to highlight restaurants making a difference in every U.S. city Southwest serves. Whether you’re traveling or exploring your hometown, this list makes it easy to find places where your dining choices also create a positive impact and let you love your neighbors in tangible ways.
Instructions
Bookmark this list, and reference it whenever you plan your next trip!
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If you're on desktop: hover over each city to see the organization name, cause, location, and more. Click the heart to go directly to the website. Desktop provides the best experience for this tool!
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If you're on mobile: since you can't hover, use the list to review restaurants. Click the heart to go directly to the website in a given city.
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For a few cities, we're still searching for a mission-driven restaurant to feature. If you click on one of these cities, the website link won't work.
Disclaimer: the restuarants and coffee shops listed here are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; this does not constitute an endorsement or approval for any of the products, services or opinions of the referenced businesses, organizations, or individuals
Help us grow the list
Do you know a social impact restaurant we should feature? We’d love to hear from you!
Please email us at guide.good.neighbor@gmail.com!