We choose to work in partnership with vendors, customers, and the community in making choices that support the environment we share. Plastic containers & water bottles have been eliminated from our retail store, and we often request that new and treasured vendors repackage their products in cellophane or glass - just for us. But that is only the start. Here is a short list of the environmental commitments we are steadfastly loyal to:

• If the organic variety of produce is not available, we do not choose conventional.
• We use non-bleached, 100% cotton cloths for napkins. After used, these napkins are sent to the auto industry for rag-use purposes. This creates an additional life-cycle and eliminates the use of harmful chemicals such as bleach, which is used in common laundering practices.
• We filter our own water at all locations.
• All our food scraps are composted and are often sent to the Be Love Farm.
• We recycle our paper and cardboard.
• Our dishes are washed with the most environmentally-friendly products.
• All of our books, private labels, and menus are printed on recycled paper with soy based ink. Our offices also use recycled paper.
• We take pride in our high standards, and we thank you for every dollar you share with us, further empowering our investment in the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Beloved Café Gratitude Community:

The community we have built is inspirational and we thank you for being a part of it. The gratuity offered to your server is shared with every hourly employee who worked that day. This means that every baker, dishwasher, kitchen line, bartender, host, and food preparer share in the generosity you bestow on your server. You not only provide for one, you provide for all. We have made it a practice to help one another in times of financial challenge, personal growth, during addiction recovery, healing from disease, repairing a car or even replacing stolen bicycles. We support one another’s artistic performances, share housing, and transportation. By experiencing the power of community, we take care of each other, knowing that the same support is available in return. Imagine EVERYONE working in an environment where, on a daily basis, you are celebrated and held as nothing short of amazing; every day, you are created as great!

Café Gratitude as a School of Transformation and an Experiment in Sacred Commerce.

Café Gratitude is an experimental business model called, Sacred Commerce, whereupon an atmosphere of transformational growth is created in the work environment. At Café Gratitude, all employees are signing themselves up for a curriculum of practicing “Being”- that their life is great now. It is a practice in how one's life transforms when community focuses on the qualities of Love, Spirit, and The Divine. Each day, we practice shifting our attention to love, acceptance, gratitude, generosity, abundance, and the privilege of serving others. This is the context of our work. A Sacred Commerce business is a safe container of unconditional love, where transparency is encouraged, and held as a courageous act. Employees partake in a “Clearing” process before each shift to distinguish how the habitual mind creates a separation from our experience of "Oneness". Thus, employees choose and are able to be present and engaged in Sacred Service with our customers.

The “Question Of The Day” is a vital part of the clearing and is something we share with our customers as well. We know that our Sacred Commerce view is our perspective. We do not claim it as the truth because we understand there are many valid views of life and business. This is simply the one we are practicing as an ever-evolving experiment. We do, however, see amazing results. Every day, we hear about miracles, personal growth, healing, and deepened connections throughout our community. Yes, we love and appreciate the opportunity to open our doors seven days a week and serve the best organic food available, but even more, we are inspired by the awakening of our collective consciousness. Standing in the possibility that we are responsible for our experience of life, we encourage our community to focus their attention on qualities that inspire and empower, not just at work, but in all areas of their lives.

Founders Matthew and Terces offer monthly workshops on ‘being abundance,’ fulfilling love’s promise in relationship and Sacred Commerce. On a bi-annually basis, they offer yoga, live food retreats, and workshops on their organic farm in Maui. They are also available for workshops and trainings with private groups and businesses. Please visit our workshops page for more information. The Engelharts have now published 5 books: "The Abounding River Logbook"," I am Grateful", "Sweet Gratitude", "Sacred Commerce", and most recently, "Plenty of Time", which is a creative daily planner.

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