Changing Lives One Cup at a Time
Your community cafe where it’s easy to enjoy coffee, craft food and more while making a difference in someone’s life.
And proud to be inducted into the
Illinois Made program!
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Every time you visit, you’re empowering over 35 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in meaningful work. Your support helps shine a light on those who are too often overlooked.
Thank YOU for helping us change lives One Cup at a Time!
Coffee with Purpose
Visit Us
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Gerry’s Café is your full-service café that serves freshly made specialty coffee, beverages, baked goods, breakfast, lunch, and other craft foods - all prepared in-house fresh and delivered with a cheerful touch.
1802 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, 60004
Pour It Forward
As we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary, we’re so grateful for your support! Your generosity has created opportunities, dignity, and purpose for our teammates with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, we invite you to keep the pot full all year long by joining our monthly giving program:
☕ $24/month – The Daily Brew
Less than a coffee a day provides steady wages, job training, and community.
🍰 $98/month – The Cafe Table
A “full table” of support—covering coaching, skill development, and resources.
Thank YOU for your support!
Illinois Made!
Gerry's Cafe has been inducted into the Illinois Made Class of 2025! We're so proud to be one of just 277 small businesses across the state recognized by the Illinois Office of Tourism for our dedication to community, inclusion, and exceptional service.
Get Refreshed!!
Get your energy boost with four deliciously fruity, fizzy, and thirst-quenching flavors:
🍹 Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade (with dried dragonfruit)
🍓 Strawberry Acai Lemonade (with dried strawberries)
🫐 Blueberry Lavender Lemonade (with dried blueberries)
💜 Passion Dragonfruit Lemonade (with dried dragonfruit)
Come find your new favorite – and buy 10, get your 11th free!
Ask for your punch card today! 🎉
Cool Off This Summer!
You need to cool off - we've got you covered at Gerry's Cafe! Whether you're a fan of classic chocolate, velvety vanilla, or love mixing it up with a swirl, we've got your soft-serve cravings covered. Stop by and cool off with your favorite soft-serve flavors in a cup today!
And don’t forget to bring the kids after practice or after a game, bring your team to Gerry's Cafe for soft serve ice cream to cool down and celebrate!
Our Mission
Our mission is to operate a community destination café that offers delicious coffee, craft food and beverages prepared and served by employees 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Exceptional People Delivering Exceptional Experiences
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"I like working at Gerry's Cafe because I get to learn new skills. I enjoy being with my friends and serving coffee drinks to the customers. Gerry's is important to me because I get to work with supportive team members and feel accepted at work. Gerry's is important to the community because we get to show that we're capable and inspire other adults with disabilities that they can do it too!" - Laura
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"I like working at Gerry's Cafe because I like working with different people and all of the staff. The sandwiches and the coffee drinks are outstanding. I like being the cashier and greeting people. I have made quite a few friends working at Gerry's Cafe. I look forward to getting my work schedule and I like saving my money from my paychecks. I enjoy getting to know the customers who come into Gerry's!" - Steve
Make A Difference
Gerry's Café is changing lives by providing an extensive training experience that teaches transferable job and life skills. Though we employ more than 35 adults with disabilities, we’d like to do more. With your help, we can expand Gerry’s Café locations and open related ventures, creating more employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
