These Are The Fantastic Restaurants & Cafes In India That Are Owned & Run By Specially-Abled People!

A lot of restaurants in India have taken the initiative to spread awareness and empowerment among the differently-abled people by employing them. These restaurants help them become more confident while providing financial independence to them. We certainly were impressed and touched by this initiative, which is why we’ve compiled this list of restaurants that are owned and run by differently-abled people to spread awareness. Read on to know about these good folks! 

1. Mitti Cafe, Bangalore

For all the good vibes and aesthetic ambience, visit Mitti Cafe which believes in empowering differently-abled people with both physical and mental disabilities. You will be provided with placards, menu cards printed in braille, notepads, and light buttons to make the communication between you and the staff effective. So, make your contributions and visit them when you are in town and don’t forget to try their Aloo Papri Chaat and for the love of pizza, you’ve got to try their loaded pizzas with extra soft pizza base!

Where | Mitti Cafe - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Timings | 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 8041 462 929
Skim Through Their Insta Page | https://www.instagram.com/cafemitti/

2. Echoes, New Delhi

Echoes is a cafe in Delhi that has over 40  deaf & mute staff members who give you a warm welcome upon arrival. Here, you will be provided with placards to ask for something, a button to call the staff, and a notepad to write down your order. Not only this, they have an entire wall that contains hand signals depicting different alphabets in the English language. Now you can learn something new while devouring scrumptious dishes on their extensive menu like Dragon Cheese Chicken Rolls with Echoes Cheese Melt Dip!

Where | Echoes - Hudson Lane & Other Outlets
Timings | 11:30 AM  - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9899 060 655
Skim Through Their Insta Page | https://www.instagram.com/echoessos/

3. Cafe Arpan, Mumbai

Cafe Arpan is an inclusive cafe that was started by Yash Charitable Trust in 2017 and is now being run by differently-abled people. You will find people with autism and down syndrome spreading joy and love here. They believe in creating awareness about people with developmental disabilities and we think that this is the coolest way ever to do that. Don’t you agree? And while you are there, don’t forget to get your hands on their Berry Blast Mocktail while you are devouring their Extra-Cheese Fries!

Where | Cafe Arpan - Juhu, Mumbai
Timings | 11 AM - 8 PM (Closed On Sundays)
Call Them | +91 7400 490 008
Skim Through Their Insta Page | https://www.instagram.com/cafearpan/

4. Vitthal’s Kitchen, Jaipur

Another initiative was taken up by Vitthal’s Kitchen for the betterment of society by hiring differently-abled people as their staff. They give you a 5-minute crash course on sign language and how to order in a specific manner to understand and be understood by the people present there. This aesthetic restaurant serves more than just food and by the time you are there, you will feel warmth and loads of love spreading within you. But as we are all foodies, how can we not talk about food? So, guys, when you head over, try their Dal Tadka and Tandoori Bharta with Missi Roti because you wouldn’t want to miss out on them!

Where | Vitthal’s Kitchen - Jaipur, Rajasthan
Timings | 12 Noon  - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9694 910 007 
Skim Through Their Insta Page | https://www.instagram.com/vitthalskitchen/

5. Terrasinne Cafe, Pune

In Terrasinne Cafe, you’ll be greeted by specially-abled staff who are speech and hearing impaired. Upon visiting, you’ll receive a specially designed menu which will let you be a part of the staff’s life to understand them better. It has a breakdown of sign language which you’ll use to order and communicate with the staff. Apart from that, you can try their succulent and quirky delicacies like Crazy Cheese Papad, Classic Mezze Platter, and Korean Chicken Chilli. Head over and check out the place now!

Where | Terrasinne Cafe - Pune, Maharashtra
Timings |11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Call Them | +91 7720 030 047
Skim Through Their Insta Page | https://www.instagram.com/terrasinne/?hl=en

6. Mirchi And Mime, Mumbai 

Picture Credits: bhukkad24x7

Another one-of-its-kind restaurant in Mumbai where culinary meets inclusivity. The restaurant has a team of hearing and speech impaired staff that promise warm hospitality, great food and relish-worthy cocktails. Don’t know sign language? Fret not! You can just point to dishes you wanna order and they’ll take notes, Voila! Your food will be served in no time. So, drop by soon and make sure to order dishes such as Kaffir Rasam, Pesto Soya Chaap and Paneer Pumpkin Pasand just to name a few!

Where | Mirchi And Mime - Powai, Mumbai
Timings | 12 Noon - 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 2241 415 151 
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/mirchiandmime       

7. Ishaara

The name says it all! This Mumbai based restaurant has a complete speech and hearing impaired staff that will welcome you with their courteous smiles and warmth. The menu has sign languages written over them, so choose your fabe dish, converse with the gestures and get ready to devour scrumptious food and refreshing drinks. So, try out dishes like Lobster Patti Samosa, Mushroom Galouti and Awadhi Raan and so much more!

Where | Ishaara - Lower Parel, Mumbai
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 AM
Call Them | +91 8657 531 989
Skim Through Their Insta  Feed | https://www.instagram.com/ishaaraindia

So guys, bookmark these places right away and drop by these amazing restaurants whenever you are in town.