Located in Wakefield Square
WAKEFIELD – INspire Cafe announces the eagerly awaited grand opening date of its permanent location in downtown Wakefield. The cafe, located at 411 Main St., will officially open its doors on Saturday, February 1, 2025, serving breakfast and lunch from its fresh, handcrafted cafe menu.
“We are all so excited for INspire Cafe to open in our community. INspire is much more than a coffee shop. It’s a welcoming space for individuals of all abilities to come together and create meaningful, inclusive employment opportunities. INspire Cafe is not only going to positively impact the entire community but will also raise the bar for what a truly inclusive workplace should look like,” says Marie Rej, board member of Friends of INspire Cafe (FOIC) and parent of an INspire employee.
The cafe’s menu will feature a fresh, scratch-made selection of allergy-friendly treats, smoothies, and both grab-and-go and made-to-order meals. With options tailored for restrictive
diets and a commitment to community-minded service, INspire Cafe is designed to be a place for everyone.
The INspire team has been working diligently to learn new skills and techniques to prepare for the opening, dedicating the last several weeks to job training in the bright new space. Cafe employees are looking forward to making meaningful connections with cafe customers and the greater community.
“I am most excited about using what I am learning in my college hospitality class to be a great cashier and make customers feel welcome. That is one of my goals for working at INspire, says Mia, INspire Cafe employee.
The cafe has developed in partnership with The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North and partnered with many local businesses to enhance its offerings and menu. These partners include Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee, MEM Tea, Smart Fruit Smoothies, Richies’s Slush, and Omar’s Bistro. Besides enjoying fresh handcrafted lunch and breakfast options, visitors to the cafe can also actively support the INspire mission by joining the ‘INcrowd’ membership or gifting branded merchandise and gift cards.
The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting ceremony outside the cafe beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 1. The cafe will be open for service from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The daily cafe hours will be published on the INspire website.
Join the INspire team to sip, savor, and support a mission that’s making Wakefield even more vibrant.
Follow INspire Cafe on social media @INspireCafeOrg for updates and announcements, or visit inspirecafe.org to learn more. For media inquiries, please contact: info@inspirecafe.org