Helpings Café

150 reviews

3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

helpingscafe.org

+16022752539

About

Helpings Café is a Cafe located at 3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008. It has received 150 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-3PM
Tuesday7AM-3PM
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday7AM-3PM
Saturday7AM-3PM
Sunday7AM-3PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Helpings Café: 3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

  • Helpings Café has 4.5 stars from 150 reviews

  • Cafe

  • "Love this place for lunch! Not only does it have a full Starbucks in it, it makes tasty homemade food such as salads, sandwiches and breakfasts"

    "This little cafe is connected to UMOM"

    "Helpings Cafe is a part of U Mom everything that you buy there a percentage of your money goes back into the you Mom organization"

    "It's ok but it is very expensive"

    "I love this place! The food is amazing and the staff members are great! I love UMOM and the good work they do"

Reviews

  • Barb Harris

Love this place for lunch! Not only does it have a full Starbucks in it, it makes tasty homemade food such as salads, sandwiches and breakfasts. Each day they have a lunch special. Service is friendly and the space is warm and inviting. The best part is that Helpings helps train people for jobs and proceeds go to UMOM services!

  • Donald Small

This little cafe is connected to UMOM. It is staffed by residents trying to get a leg up. They do front and back of the house training for the restaurant industry, and also do Starbucks barista training. The food is pretty good too. If you are looking to help out the community and are in the area, it is worth the stop. More

  • Ronda Latham Prentice

Helpings Cafe is a part of U Mom everything that you buy there a percentage of your money goes back into the you Mom organization. Is a very cute place decorated like the 50s fresh pastries everyday and great sandwiches and salads. we really enjoy going over there and knowing a percentage of our bill comes back to you Mom

  • Maria Plascencia

It's ok but it is very expensive. Everything on the menu is expensive and their menu is not that great neither. I wouldn't recommend this place just because they are overpriced and very limited food items, so you would need to buy less so it won't be so expensive or pay a lot of money to get a fair amount.

  • Jennifer Finken

I love this place! The food is amazing and the staff members are great! I love UMOM and the good work they do. This Cafe is a training spot for the people in the shelter, so they can eventually go get jobs to keep them from being homeless. I am totally willing to support that! More

  • Nathan Snead

The food at Helpings is very good, better than you would think. It supports a great cause, as each meal provides for a UMOM program. Besides, there's a Starbucks inside the cafe......if you didn't already know. Also, the muffins they have in the morning are freakin ridiculous!

  • Michael Whitlock

Helpings is a place that helps people. If you are a customer, then Helpings offers great food. If you are a worker, then Helpings assists the worker in getting valuable work skills. If you are community that Helpings serves, then the money

  • Melanie Rodriguez

Agree with reviewer Alicia, love that you can get Starbucks(iced)here,but their version is much diff...i always use to ask for more syrup or cream, but its still bitter. Otherwise,clean restaraunt, friendly staff, and I always liked their

  • Shanna Dyott

I always love coming here, everything you buy, gives back to the umom shelter. Your helping others while eating. And their starbuck is amazing, all the people there has always been nice and helpful. Encouraging others to better ones life.

  • Holly C Thompson

Cookie the other day was hard as a rock. Eggs was scorched no flavor dry had egg shell in it even though it goes to a awsome program, Jack N The Box has better breakfast. When I had the 3 cheese grilled the toast was over toasted they no

  • Nataya Crawford

The food is great and of high quality. I love that the staff here are residents of the adjoining homeless shelter, who are participating in an accredited culinary certification program that not only serves the public from the restaurant,

  • Laura Southway

It's a great little coffee place next to UMOM Homeless Shelter. Any purchase there goes to help the homeless in some manor. They have similar coffee drinks like StarBucks.. They are not StarBucks.. Their cinnamon rolls are to die for.

  • Ben LaCorte

Everyone here is always so welcoming! Everytime I come in no matter how many times in the day, I get a huge welcome. They really make you feel at home. The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is cozy, and it's all for a great cause.

  • Sarah Trebinskie

We stumbled upon this place close to our Phoenix airport hotel. The coffee was delicious, the breakfast foods were tasty and the service was impeccable! Would definitely recommend this place as a must while in the area. More

  • Alicia LaBelle

Good environment and good ppl..and service. You can even get Starbucks coffee with food stamps! Not a big fan of their version of Starbucks but... their smoothies are good and their chicken salad sandwich is to die 4!!!!

  • Jess Smyth

Lovely atmosphere very homely and welcoming! woman named Siobhan served me, her customer service was excellent coffee was delish, Siobhan is definitely a great asset to the team and I will be back! More

  • Jolene Johnson

I love this place went here almost every morning and got my Starbucks and cherry poppy seed muffin now i live to far the ladies that work there are very nice I always felt welcome I miss going here

  • Mary Akers

Eat well while helping folks in need. What's not to like? I had the one decker club with chips. VERY tasty. I like the home made chips too. They serve Starbucks coffee. An all around good deal.

  • karisma doughty

This is a fabulous place. The food is so delicious and it's also an actual Starbucks! And listen, the money you spend here buys food and medication for the homeless of our community. See photo

  • Lily of the Valley

I got the salmon salad and was seriously impressed with how delicious it was. A fresh, tasty, hot meal can really lift the spirits. Thank you to everyone who made that meal possible!

  • Cruz

It's reassuring to know that a place like this exists. Food kitchen for the homeless that also helps them learn skills to work in a kitchen if they want to get on their feet.

  • Wade Anthony Cadman

Walked in about 12 mins before closing, I DIDNT KNOW AND ASKED FOR A BURGER. They still helped me Out andade my burger tho. I will come back earlier next

  • Shelly Davis

Very well run professional cafe that serves those marginalized populations. The coffee is great, the food is good and the atmosphere is very welcoming.

  • Maeoni Lucas

They are pretty good. I love how you can replace carne asada with chicken in the fries. (But I love both) Also love to add salsa and sour cream. More

  • Leia Wilson

I seriously love this place. It's good food for a good cause. If you want starbucks coffee without going to starbucks, go here.

  • Deborah Davenport

My daughter introduced me to Helpings Cafe and I just love It! Awesome atmosphere and staff! The menu is simple and delicious!

  • Viola Cobb

I just started training there I love the food I love the atmosphere and the service is great I recommend you try to help More

  • Rena Hawkins

I love this place it's very clean and everyone is so helpful and nice everything is very affordable it a 10/10 More

  • Shaun Blanton

It's for a charitable organization so it's always worth your money and the food is pretty tasty..
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  • Elizabeth Ann

Great food, excellent staff and supports a wonderful cause. ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ …
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