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Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Saturday 8am - 2pm

Kenzie’s Cafe

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Kenzie’s Cafe is a non-profit cafe in Grand Haven, Michigan. These individuals need an opportunity and a community to help them get started. BErista Inc.
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We provide meaningful employment and workforce development training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ✨ 2026 - Best Coffee Shop, Best Non-Profit, & Best Barista ✨ Unemployment is at a record low, but that doesn’t mean all who want work can find meaningful employment. For those with mental or physical disabilities, the challenge of finding a job that meets their needs and honors their gifts is a burden not lifted by a good economy. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that will act as an advocate for, and provide meaningful employment and job skills to, people with special needs. The first official program offered by BErista Inc. will be Kenzie’s BE Cafe! Named after the organizer’s niece Makenzie Aney, Kenzie’s BE Cafe will be the 4th café open with the Brody’s BE Cafe mission:
To provide a safe and enjoyable work environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental delays along with other special needs. To create a place of acceptance for all people in the community; a place to receive, and give back. Brody’s be Café [Kenzie’s BE Cafe] will provide an opportunity for people with, and without special needs, to work together. This cafe will provide a place where everyone can come together to feel purpose, importance, and to realize that we aren’t all that different on the inside. Kenzie’s will operate out of the Crescent Theater building located at 1103 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Like the individuals we will serve, this organization needs community support to make this opportunity a success. The capital necessary for the first year of operations will build a program that provides connection and confidence for its team members… not to mention a great cup of coffee for its patrons. Donations start at $50, with donation levels up to $10,000+. Your meaningful contribution will make a lasting impact on our community and the individuals that we will serve. Thank you in advance for your support! Your BErista, Inc. Board Members

10/30/2026

Day 5 is Buy One Get One Drinks All Day and A BIG Celebration of our $20,000 matching campaign. Thanks to some large donations this week we pushed past the half-way mark and have raised $13,880 towards our $20,000 goal. We will be extending our giving deadline, but if you are able, please donate, every donation allows us to drive potential further. Stop in today and tomorrow and celebrate our 4th Birthday with us. We have cupcakes, while supplies last. Thank you for all the love and support you have shown us, we would not be here without you.

10/29/2026

🎃 Day 4 of our anniversary special week is here, and we’re getting spooky! 👻

Today’s specials are the Black Cat Mocha 🐈‍⬛ and the Poison Apple 🍎🖤 Come give these spooky sips a try and help us keep the anniversary fun going!

Stop in today and celebrate 4 years of Kenzie’s Be Café with us! ☕️🎉

10/28/2026

We’re continuing down memory lane with Day 3 of our anniversary week: WHICH CUP WINS! 🥳☕️

Keep an eye out when you grab your drink! If you find a sticker inside your coffee sleeve, you’ve won a free drink coupon to use on your next visit! 🎉

Stop by the cafe today, join the fun, and help us celebrate four amazing years of Kenzie’s! 💙

10/27/2026

DAY 2 OF ANNIVERSARY WEEK = TWO FOR TUESDAY! 🥳☕️

It’s double punch day! Stop by the cafe anytime today and get DOUBLE punches on your punch card with every drink purchase! 💙

We’re still reminiscing on four amazing years of Kenzie’s and feeling so grateful for everyone who has been part of our story. Here’s to making more memories together! 🎉

10/26/2026

IT’S OUR ANNIVERSARY WEEK! YAY! 🥳☕️

We are so excited for all the celebrations happening this week! We’ve been looking back at old photos and making new memories, feeling so much gratitude for these past four amazing years at Kenzie’s. 💙

We’re kicking things off today with Memory Lane Trivia! Stop by the cafe, test your Kenzie’s knowledge, and celebrate four amazing years with us! 🎉

10/23/2026

💙💛 During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we want to talk about something simple but important: the words we use matter.

The way we talk about people with Down syndrome can either reinforce stereotypes or help build a more inclusive community. That’s why it’s important to use language that is respectful and recognizes each person as an individual.

Here are a few simple things to keep in mind:
💛 Say “person with Down syndrome,” not “Down syndrome person.”
💙 Say someone “has Down syndrome,” not that they “suffer from” it.
💛 Use words that recognize a person’s abilities, strengths, and individuality rather than defining them by a diagnosis.
💙 Avoid outdated or hurtful language that can be disrespectful to people with disabilities.

These small changes help remind us that a diagnosis does not define an entire person. People with Down syndrome have their own personalities, interests, talents, dreams, and goals, just like everyone else.

Advocacy starts with awareness, and awareness starts with a willingness to learn. By being thoughtful about the words we use, we can help create a community where people with Down syndrome are respected, valued, and included for who they are.

Let's keep learning and advocating together, this month and every month! 💙💛

10/22/2026

Our Culver’s fundraiser last week was a HUGE success! We are so grateful for a community that continues to show up for Kenzie’s in so many ways. Whether you stopped by for dinner, spread the word, or helped make the night possible, thank you for being part of our mission. Your support means so much to us, and we couldn’t do it without you! 💛

10/21/2026

As we approach our fourth anniversary, we’ve been reflecting on what makes Kenzie’s so special and why our mission matters so much. 💙

To many who walk through our doors, Kenzie’s might look just like any other coffee shop. The grinder is humming, the pastries are ready, seasonal drinks are on the menu, and there’s a warm, welcoming place to sit and enjoy your coffee. And we love all of that, but what makes Kenzie’s different is the mission that fuels everything we do!

We really are so much more than a coffee shop.

We are a place where someone gets their first opportunity to enter the workforce. A place where someone gets a fresh start, with people walking alongside them, providing support, encouragement, and opportunities to grow. A place where someone can discover skills they may not have had the opportunity to show before. A place where hard work is recognized, independence is encouraged, confidence grows, and people have the opportunity to find purpose through meaningful employment.

The need for opportunities like these is significant. Approximately 75% of working-age individuals with disabilities are not actively participating in the labor force. Behind that statistic are people with talents, goals, and so much to contribute who deserve the opportunity to work, grow, and be part of their communities.

This is why we do what we do. We believe inclusive employment is good for everyone. When people are given the opportunity to contribute, everyone benefits. Workplaces become stronger, communities become more inclusive, and people have the chance to discover just how much they are capable of.

At Kenzie’s, we choose to put people above profit. And that means we cannot do what we do by simply selling coffee. Every drink we serve helps support something bigger. Every customer who walks through our doors becomes part of a mission that extends far beyond the cup in their hands.

As we celebrate four years of Kenzie’s, we invite you to be part of what comes next. Throughout our anniversary month, your support can go even further through our $20,000 matching gift opportunity! Your generosity helps us continue creating meaningful employment opportunities, building independence, and walking alongside our baristas as they learn and grow.

Thank you for believing in our mission, showing up for our baristas, and helping us prove that we are so much more than a coffee shop. We couldn’t do this without you. 💙💛

Here is the link to donate: https://kenziescafe.org/donate

10/20/2026

A few weeks ago, some of our baristas had the opportunity to participate in the fashion show at Chow Down Centertown! 💃 Julia and Laura walked the runway for the second year, and Becca joined in for her very first time!

We love this fun event and are so grateful for opportunities like these to celebrate our amazing baristas and let them shine in new ways. Thank you for including us! We had the best time cheering them on! 💙

10/19/2026

We are just a few weeks away from our anniversary! 🎉 On October 31, we will celebrate FOUR years of Kenzie’s! We can hardly believe it has been four years of coffee, growth, friendships, and so many special memories.

We are so grateful for everyone who has been part of our story and helped make Kenzie’s what it is today. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with all of you, and we hope you’ll join us for an amazing day! More details coming soon! 💙

Address

1103 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
49417

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+16166078151

Website

http://kenziescafe.org/

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