Café Joyeux

Cafe Joyeux is a French social enterprise that operates a chain of cafés‑restaurants and specialty coffee & tea outlets, employing and training individuals with

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Company facts

Founded
2017
Employees
500
Headquarters
France
Type
Non-Profit

About

Cafe Joyeux is a French social enterprise that operates a chain of cafés‑restaurants and specialty coffee & tea outlets, employing and training individuals with mental and cognitive disabilities. Owned by the nonprofit Emeraude Solidaire and accredited under the ESUS framework, the company blends profitability with social impact, aiming to make disability visible and foster inclusion within ordinary work environments. With locations in major French cities and in Lisbon and Brussels, Cafe Joyeux delivers high‑quality specialty beverages and dining experiences while championing diversity, community, and joy as core values.