07/17/2026
One year of Cathy’s Cafe!! 🎉🥹🫶🏻
What began as my mother’s dream has truly grown into something so much bigger—a whole community. ❤️
When my family opened the cafe one year ago, we were joined by the most incredible team members who believed in our vision of creating a welcoming training program where people with developmental disabilities could learn, grow, build confidence, and thrive. Together, we made that dream a reality—and our community came alongside us with so much love and support.
Thank you to our regulars who join us every day for cappuccinos, lattes, iced Americanos, mushroom toast, Full Breakfast Combos, and so much more. ☕️🍳 We honestly no longer feel like we are simply a family-run cafe. Cathy’s Cafe feels like a community-run place.
So much of our cafe has been shaped by our neighbours and guests—from menu suggestions like our now super-popular Eggs Benedict, to one of our regulars generously sharing the shakshuka recipe that we now serve at the cafe. Every suggestion, conversation, visit, review, and word of encouragement has helped build this place.
We are also so grateful for the generosity of businesses that have supported us, including the beautiful apron donation from Chef & Co Canada (Aprons / Fashion Design) -Patricia Wong and the new tables, chairs, and benches from Article that have made our cafe feel even warmer and cozier. 🥰
Thank you for believing in our team, supporting our trainees, sharing our story, and making Cathy’s Cafe feel like home.
Happy first birthday to our little cafe—and to the beautiful community that made it possible. 🎂✨
We love you all so much. Thank you for an unforgettable first year! 🫶🏻❤️
And thank you to Monika for creating this beautiful recap video with our trainees! 🥰✨✨✨
