It's a rare thing nowadays when you find a place with as a heart as Helpings Cafe has. They serve awesome food, baked goods and drinks as well as catering and they have a small market inside as well. Located on Van Buren and 33rd street right next to UMOM, they provide funds to help house and train the homeless and underprivileged and well as school supplies to children that what otherwise wouldn't be able to afford to have. I love the concept, as a man who one day wants to own his own restaurant that would by day be a restaurant and by night be a soup kitchen I really appreciate this wonderful place.
Today I enjoyed a wonderfully delicious Morning Glory muffin and a latte. The muffin was so moist it left no dry spot in my mouth and filled my mouth with so many flavors that I just wanted to keep eating more. Filled with veggies and fruit it's a muffin I didn't have to feel too bad about eating either. It was in no way heavy like most muffins, and was truly a "morning glory" to my taste buds.
Price wise they are very affordable, especially compared to most bakeries, local restaurants and coffee shops around the valley.
I will definitely be back soon to enjoy more food, drinks, and baked goods; as well as to share more cooking stories and see if I can help in any way. Do yourself a favor and stop on in and grab a bite and a drink, while supporting a great cause.