Hugs Cafe Inc

Happy 4th of July!!! 🇺🇸🤍

No better place to be for 4th of July than Downtown McKinney!! Our very own Founder Ruth Thompson will be the Grand Marshal of the Red, White, and BOOM parade starting at 10am. Afterwards Hugs Cafe will be open 11am-2pm serving up lunch and these festive ice cream sandwiches!! Yum!! 😁❤️🤍💙

So excited for North Texas Giving Day ! 😊💙🙌

Mark your calendar! One week from today we will be at The Rook McKinney serving up sandwiches, salads, and of course HUGS!! 😊

The Rook is located inside of the new Burress Law PLLC HQ in Adriatica!!
6952 Mediterranean Dr, McKinney, TX 75072

Join us for Hugs 101, a free virtual event hosted by Hugs Cafe Inc. Founder Ruth Thompson. Learn firsthand about our mission and the transformative impact of inclusive employment. Click the link below to secure your spot today! 😊

https://hugscafe.org/hugs101/

Meet the incredible new team at Hugs Cafe who will be serving up lunch every Monday at The Rook McKinney starting July 8th!!

The Rook McKinney is located inside of the new Burress Law PLLC headquarters in Adriatica!

Exciting News! Starting July 8th, Hugs Cafe is teaming up with The Rook McKinney for something extra special! Every Monday, join us at The Rook, located inside the new Burress Law PLLC HQ, for delicious lunches prepared and served by our fantastic Hugs team. We're thrilled to announce this partnership, made possible by Burress Law PLLC , who has been a long time supporter of Hugs Cafe Inc. Thanks to their support, we've been able to hire 8 new Hugs employees who we can't wait to introduce to you soon! Stay tuned for more updates!

Thank you to our neighbor TUPPS Brewery for having us as the beneficiaries for the Top-O-Texas Chili Cook-off! We had a great time at the event and are so grateful for your generosity! 😊🙌

Hugs Training Academy McKinney summer semester is off to a great start!! 🙌👩🏼‍🍳🧑🏾‍🍳

Each year at our annual Hugs Gala we auction off the chance to 'Name a Hugs Sandwich.' This year, our famous 5 cheese grilled cheese was renamed the 'LiviLu' after Miss Olivia! We were thrilled to welcome her for a visit and to enjoy a LiviLu sandwich together! 😊

Grow with us at Hugs Cafe! We are seeking a dedicated General Manager and an Executive Chef to join our team! Both positions are full-time opportunities. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! Applications linked in below.🤗

General Manager: https://hugscafe.org/cafe-general-manager/

Executive Chef: https://hugscafe.org/hugs-cafe-chef/

Grateful to North Texas Disability Chamber for the invitation to cater the regions first disability-led DEIA Summit! We had a great time serving up a delicious breakfast spread and our signature cookies for the attendees. 😁

Thank you to our friends at Profound Foods for the fresh tomatoes!! 🤗🍅

We are looking for volunteers this summer for our Hugs Training Academy Dallas location! 🤗 If you are interested please email Stephanie at [email protected] or fill out the volunteer application below:

https://hugscafe.org/volunteer/

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Hugs Cafe and Hugs Greenhouse have been recognized as two of the friendliest places in the south by Southern Living !!! 😊💚💙 Full article linked below:

https://www.southernliving.com/friendliest-places-in-the-south-8647551

It’s always a good day when our friends from GCISD Transition Adult Program stop by!! 😊🥪

We are all set up and ready to train! Shoutout to our affiliate LARADON on the successful start up of their culinary program! We can’t wait to see this class graduate in August and enter the workforce!!

Come for the food stay for the HUGS! 🤗 We are open today 11AM-2PM.💚💙

One week left to apply for Hugs Training Academy summer semester! Our 12 week program has been developed specifically for adults with disabilities who are seeking employment opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industries.

To apply or for more information please click the link below:

https://hugscafe.org/training-academy-application/

Come see us at Hugs Greenhouse for the perfect Mothers Day gift 😊🌸

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. What’s better than flowers that will keep on giving?
We have hanging baskets, premade mixed annual pots, annual flats and so much more, that is the perfect gift for your mom!

Come see us Tuesday - Saturday 9am-3pm.

Thank you Mara for shining a spotlight on Hugs Cafe! Step behind the counter with us and discover how our inclusive hiring model is not just about making delicious treats, but spreading joy one hug at a time! For the full article click the link below:

https://medium.com//sandwiches-salads-sides-and-hugs-bd97b7817454

Hugs Greenhouse is riding in style with a brand new delivery truck! 😊🌱💚

It was an exciting day for us at the greenhouses today! We have a brand new delivery truck that was purchased by the generosity of The Meadows Foundation & Bob Tomes Ford incredible price!
Thank you! We can’t wait to get the Hugs Greenhouse logo wrap on it, so be on the lookout for us on the roads!

Enjoy some fun videos in the comments 🙂

One of our favorite events of the year is “A Night with Hugs”. 😊 This year guests enjoyed dinner as well as a special Hugs Cafe pop up shop with a jam tasting. 💙💚

Ready for day 2 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson! ⛳️😊💙

What an amazing first day at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson!! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the 14th hole concession stand!! 😁⛳️👏💙

We have been busy behind the scenes prepping for the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson!! Come see us tomorrow through Sunday. We will be serving up delicious concessions at the 14th hole. 😊💙⛳️

Lauren and Danny speaking at Emerson for Autism Acceptance Month! 😊👏💙