Caf Joyeux

Located in New York, New York

Address: 599 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States

Phone: +1 646-649-2233

Rating: 4.7

Services

Outdoor seating
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Breakfast
Solo dining
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Coffee
Comfort food
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Accepts reservations
Cheques
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Good for kids
High chairs

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-12-06 - Rating: 5)
Wonder sandwich, coffee and dessert at this cafe, staff were amazing.My wife left her sunglasses at the table however, is there anyway to contact the store to retrieve these?? There were left there Saturday Nov 30th. It would mean the world if she was able to get these sunglasses back!

Review 2 (2024-08-29 - Rating: 5)
Its a nice place for a cozy breakfast. The Café concept is very well done, and as clients, were immersed as soon as we step in. The food is great and the staff is really nice.The manager is a true example of how we should all handle inclusion!I highly recommend it.

Review 3 (2024-11-23 - Rating: 5)
I love this cafe. The staff greets you with a smile and serves delicious pastries and fresh coffee. And I love the mission. Give it a try. #love #joy

Review 4 (2024-12-17 - Rating: 5)
I stopped in before work to grab a coffee and a yoghurt parfait, and was pleasantly surprised in my typical morning midtown rush, to have a lovely conversation with the man behind the counter. It was a nice reminder that in the hustle and bustle of the city, we all need to stop and take in the everyday moments.The cafe employs neuro divergent people. While service might not be the fastest, it honestly was a great way to start the day. The bright yellow walls also uplift the mood.Coffee was also good!

Review 5 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)
I stoped by this beautiful and cheerful coffee and I will totally recommend it to everyone! I had a cappuccino and it was fantastic, i stayed and drank my coffee while reading, the ambience, people, energy, the mision and core values of the place PLUS the coffee = everything is fantastic and full of love 🦋✨🦋

Review 6 (2024-09-15 - Rating: 5)
I love the cold brew and iced lattes. The interior is inviting and well designed, and the workers are always so excited to have customers. I appreciate all the care that has gone into this place. I’m a returning customer and look forward to my next visit!

Review 7 (2024-03-06 - Rating: 5)
I went to Café Joyeux when it first opened, and got such a warm greeting when I walked in. I love the bright cheery color scheme and the tiled floor is amazing. The coffee and croissant were so good. I also bought and iced cookie for later. The staff was so nice. I like just a splash of half and half in my coffee, and they got it right. It was perfect! Hurray!! I have since been back to taste some of the other breakfast items. Last week I had the croissant bread pudding, which they heated up AND gave me whipped cream for it too. It was so good, I seriously thought about walking back over for more. The staff is kind, appreciative and work hard. Stopping at Café Joyeux on your way to the office is a great way to start the day. I highly recommend going there.

Review 8 (2024-06-26 - Rating: 5)
I was attracted by the inviting and cheerful colors of this coffee shop when I walked past by. Upon walking in, I was greeted by multiple staff. They are attentive and warm, such a distinct contrast from the rest of the midtown. The cold brew is good, and the fruit salad is plated in a very cute dish!This place is not super crowded at all, even during lunch hour on a work day. It’s so heartwarming to read the story behind Cafe Joyeux, and I’m so glad step into this place and contribute a little bit to these extraordinary people☺️✨💛

Review 9 (2024-10-22 - Rating: 5)
Love the mission of this place! My cappuccino was great, and my friend really loved her breakfast bun. Employees are very helpful and the French style set menus are a great deal. I will be sure to try a breakfast sandwich next time Im there. A big bonus is that they have great outdoor seating, which is so important for other forms of accessibility as COVID is still a big risk in indoor spaces. The bathroom and entrance are wheelchair accessible.

Review 10 (2024-05-10 - Rating: 5)
The kind of coffee place employees care about youI dont understand why this coffee shop is not on every “coffee shops you must try in NYC” lists. I dont remember when was the last time I saw kind employees like that. Every time you go in a coffee shop, even more in a huge city like NYC, employees dont care about you (and they dont even look at you). But at Café Joyeux, they TALK TO YOU. Not ONCE, but several times.On top of that, the atmosphere and decoration are great. You can easily work there, free wifi and comfy chairs. And the coffee is also good !I stayed there for 3h, in a Friday morning and it was not busy at all.What a good find ! Im so happy places like that exist.Thank you for this experience, you made my cold and rainy day way more better 🙂.

Review 11 (2024-09-13 - Rating: 5)
Love the coffee and the brownie was not too sweet but delicious!I had the homemade lemonade, it was just the perfect sweet and sour lemonade. Not to sweet i loved it.

Review 12 (2024-04-30 - Rating: 5)
Enjoyed visit to Café Joyeux. The atmosphere was inviting, coffee and pastries delicious. Impressed by their mission of workplace inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thanks for being a place that serves up joy and promotes meaningful inclusion! 💛

Review 13 (2024-10-25 - Rating: 5)
A great discovery, the food/drink/staff/atmosphere.. the coffee is great.. quiche/sandwiches yummy.. bright, roomy, relaxing.. The adults working are so sweet.. I recommend speaking clearly, smile, and use ‘party’ manners.. Awesome concept that is a success

Review 14 (2024-08-28 - Rating: 5)
Cafe Joyeux is AMAZING! A beautiful mission and delicious food. What’s not to love?!A big shout out to Jordan who served our group today for lunch. He was extremely helpful, polite, and had us all laughing with his quick wit. Thank you Jordan for being awesome!

Review 15 (2024-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Non profit coffee shop. 100% of the profits go to the cause. This seems like a no brainier.

Review 16 (2024-08-16 - Rating: 5)
What an uplifting experience! Instead of working from home, I now want to work in an atmosphere of positivity. I was so much more productive.I love a great mission based organization to support, and getting a coffee and Wi-Fi fix from a non-profit is a place I want to be.

Review 17 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Great breakfast spot with friendly staff and a clean and welcoming restaurant. Espresso coffees were great!

Review 18 (2024-05-15 - Rating: 5)
The concept is a lovely idea and the service was friendly. I wont judge this place as I would a regular NYC spot. However, you should go for the experience of sitting down, etc. versus thinking of this as a typical to-go spot. If you are in a rush it wont be for you. If you like artisanal drip coffee this isnt the place for you (the drip is very French with a lot of roast and not much else). The croissant was solid.

Review 19 (2024-11-11 - Rating: 4)
Picked up a Latte & a cappuccino to take back to our nearby hotel. Pretty good! Friendly staff!

Review 20 (2024-10-22 - Rating: 5)
I love the concept. It’s a cute place and everyone is really friendly

Review 21 (2024-11-24 - Rating: 4)
Their cappuccino was anything but a cappuccino, but the chocolate croissant was good, and the staff was great.

Review 22 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)
Renew with humanity, take your time and enjoy a coffee in one of the most beautiful concepts here ☺️ I love this coffee. Keep expending !

Review 23 (2024-11-05 - Rating: 5)
This place puts a smile on your face as soon as you walk in. I had great service and wonderful food and drink.Thank you so much for being here!

Review 24 (2024-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Awesome place! The food and coffee is delicious and the vibe is very relaxing and friendly.

Review 25 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)
Just take a stuff to drink and feel good :)

Review 26 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Shout out, to Cafe Joyeux for accessibility and inclusion. As a school counselor and disability rights activist, I was impressed by their service. Nick and his colleagues did an amazing job. I would highly recommend this cafe to everyone.

Review 27 (2024-11-20 - Rating: 5)
We loved this place. The food is very good & the employees work hard to provide great service.

Review 28 (2024-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Very cosmopolitan, European style cafe with convenient location. They hire young people with special needs. Support them please!

Review 29 (2024-07-29 - Rating: 5)
High ceiling and the yellow tone interior is perfect. great coffee, staff was friendly, and I always could find a nice corner to read my book. great place

Review 30 (2024-07-11 - Rating: 5)
Really friendly place and staff, what a great way to include handicap in the workplace! And the food is great too 😋

Review 31 (2024-04-04 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely delicious light breakfast and friendly service in a bright, clean space.

Review 32 (2024-04-12 - Rating: 5)
Not only does it fuel my coffee needs but this place is SOUL FOOD! Its mission and the inclusive environment will keep me coming back for a very long time. My new favorite cafe!

Review 33 (2024-02-02 - Rating: 5)
We absolutely loved our experience at Cafe Joyeux! The moment you step inside you’re greeted by a welcoming environment and even more welcoming staff. Shoutout to Nick, Troy, Safia and Malik! 😉💛💙The brewed coffee was delicious and espresso drinks extremely well made. However, the real show stopper was the food. Our group tried the Bacon Egg & Cheese Bun, Cream Cheese & Salmon Bun, Waldorf Salad, Roasted Veggie Salad and Almond Croissant. All were EXCELLENT.Can’t wait to come back regularly! Would highly recommend stopping into this incredible addition to NYC.

Review 34 (2024-02-09 - Rating: 5)
Great cup of coffee. Hospitality was on point and what a great message. Good luck and I’ll be back.

Review 35 (2024-06-29 - Rating: 5)
Excellent coffee paired with very friendly service and a lovely atmosphere. Ill be making an effort to stop by more often.

Review 36 (2024-12-23 - Rating: 5)
Very refreshing experience and a wonderful and talented crew! Will visit again next time in Belgium, Portugal and France.

Review 37 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)
What a sweet place. I didn’t really know what it was about until I walked in and was pleasantly surprised. The staff is awesome, the manager Nils is a damn saint, and the coffee was excellent. Can’t recommend it enough, there is zero sanctimony in this place and 100% heart (and great coffee). Highly recommend!

Review 38 (2024-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Great experience and kind staff! I really recommend! ❤️❤️❤️For sure i’ll be back🍀🍀🍀

Review 39 (2024-05-28 - Rating: 5)
Good mission and even better coffee, staff is friendly, cafe itself is cozy and a nice break away from the heat and business of NYC

Review 40 (2024-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Really great place for lunch or coffee. Delicious baked goods… Always a really good vibe..

Review 41 (2024-07-15 - Rating: 5)
Fast and friendly service. The food is excellent. Order the Parisian Sandwich!

Review 42 (2024-03-25 - Rating: 5)
Haven’t been to this one yet (will happen very soon) but knowing the concept and the cafes in France, it has to be the best cafe in all NYC ♥️

Review 43 (2024-12-17 - Rating: 5)
I loved their post on the wall: “What is on the menu today” Love and happiness 🥰

Review 44 (2024-07-18 - Rating: 5)
Great place to get a coffee and pastry. Its clean and the staff is very helpful. A staff member came and explained all the pastry offerings and told me about the Joyful Fares option. I got the Lisbon (pastry and a cold or hot drink). Everything was great! I will definitely be back again.

Review 45 (2024-10-25 - Rating: 5)
Cheerful cafe. Food is spot on and fairly priced, service is very good, plus you get to support a nonprofit with your $$$.

Review 46 (2024-08-17 - Rating: 5)
I love that this coffee shop values hiring staff with disabilities. My almond croissant and latte were absolutely perfect, and I felt very comfortable to sit down, read, and charge my phone. I would come back here in a heartbeat.

Review 47 (2024-10-23 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic place. Fantastic concept. Fantastic latte. New York, Support this place!!

Review 48 (2024-08-05 - Rating: 5)
This place is an absolute gem! Lovely place to stop for a meal and work from your laptop. Most importantly they are helping people with various abilities acquire skills and earn a living. Friendly service, delicious food, good coffee and clean bathrooms.

Review 49 (2024-10-02 - Rating: 5)
Lovely place to stop for a matcha coffee or lunch!

Review 50 (2024-12-16 - Rating: 5)
Such a wonderful cafe with a wonderful mission!

Review 51 (2024-11-04 - Rating: 5)
Great people, serving with love and a noble porpoise

Review 52 (2024-11-01 - Rating: 5)
The pumpkin latte and croissant were delicious. And Cafe Joyeux and the work you do there is nothing short of inspiring!

Review 53 (2024-09-03 - Rating: 5)
Adorable place, excellent coffee, stellar mission, friendly staff, great color scheme and … LEGOS. Come here and add meaning and love to your day.

Review 54 (2024-11-04 - Rating: 5)
The food is delicious and the service outstanding!

Review 55 (2024-09-09 - Rating: 5)
Lovely and upbeat staff. Great coffee too

Review 56 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
We had a wonderful breakfast at Café Joyeux. Wonderful atmosphere, much quieter than many other places in the city, spacious (it was easy to find a table), great food with vegetarian options. Highly recommend.

Review 57 (2024-07-01 - Rating: 5)
Great spot to brighten ones day! Kind service and a sunny, inviting atmosphere. I recommend dining in to take even just a few minutes to relax here.

Review 58 (2024-02-23 - Rating: 5)
The atmosphere and energy in this place are unmatched! So happy I got to stop in! I cannot wait to be back! :)

Review 59 (2024-03-19 - Rating: 5)
I discovered Cafe Joyeux while I living in Paris. Thrilled it has opened in NYC!

Review 60 (2024-01-24 - Rating: 5)
So kind, clean, and great coffee! Absolutely love supporting this place

Review 61 (2024-04-30 - Rating: 5)
I haven’t been but I shout you out for inclusion of staff members with autism. I’ll be coming in the next few days ❤️💪🏽

Review 62 (2024-06-11 - Rating: 5)
I went twice at Café Joyeux for lunch. The food was delicious, especially the gaspacho and the salmon bun.The service is efficient for a regular work lunch break and the staff is nice!I’ll come back when I can :)

Review 63 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 5)
Amazing service, adorable people, good cookies, and excellent coffee :)

Review 64 (2024-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful space and a great cause

Review 65 (2024-03-22 - Rating: 5)
I was passing by today with my daughter and I had just read about this new cafe with an incredible concept. The young employees were so warm in welcoming us and we immediately became so touched and happy to be there. I enjoyed a delicious cappuccino to-go but next time we will sit and have breakfast since everything looked perfect! What an incredible mission worth supporting while enjoying quality food!

Review 66 (2024-03-09 - Rating: 5)
Good

Review 67 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
The cappuccino and pain au chocolate were delicious! The staff and service were great! Highly recommend

Review 68 (2024-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Very kind servers, large and clean atmosphere!

Review 69 (2024-04-07 - Rating: 5)
Phenomenal mission and DELICIOUS CROISSANTS. The workers are so warm and professional. What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood.

Review 70 (2024-04-17 - Rating: 5)
Lovely, friendly coffee shop with delicious coffee and pastries. And an important mission!

Review 71 (2024-03-31 - Rating: 5)
I heard about the opening of Café joyeux US from a friend and rushed to check it out. It did not disappoint! The café is located right next to the 51st subway station, is spacious and nicely decorated. Service is good and the staff very friendly and kind. I had a brownie and a chai latte, both delicious. Please consider supporting a place promoting training and employment for people with disabilities!

Review 72 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)
The wonderful staff at Cafe Joyeux has made me reconsider my outlook on prenatal testing and eugenics.

Review 73 (2024-03-15 - Rating: 5)
Si great to see you in New York ! We are comimg from Paris !!!

Review 74 (2024-04-03 - Rating: 5)
Great place with an awesome concept!

Review 75 (2024-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Loved the environment!

Review 76 (2024-05-10 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful place. Humanity at its best.

Review 77 (2024-12-23 - Rating: 5)
Heartwarming people who are very helpful! A really great place that I would recommend to everyone to have a coffee or breakfast!

Review 78 (2024-08-24 - Rating: 5)
Friendly welcome, pleasant place and good coffee!

Review 79 (2024-05-29 - Rating: 5)
We came from France with my daughter who is intellectually disabled... What a great discovery. Very welcoming, happy and cheerful place. I highly recommend. Well done to the whole team!!! wonderful initiative. This place warms my heart...