Ryan's Rise Up Cafe serves coffee and opportunity in Glen Mills

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Ryan's Rise Up Cafe is a nonprofit coffee shop in Glen Mills that trains and employs young adults with disabilities while serving specialty drinks and homemade treats.

Founded by Jim and Rose Vail for their son Ryan, who was born with Down syndrome, the cafe has grown into a larger mission. About 60 employees and dozens of volunteers help keep the operation running.

Workers rotate through stations at the cafe, gaining hands-on job experience with support from trainers.

The menu features La Colombe coffee, house-made syrups, fresh-baked goods, and customer favorites like the Banana Bread Latte and strawberry matcha.

Ryan's Rise Up Cafe has been open for four months and is already making an impact, helping young adults build skills, confidence, and community.



The cafe's motto is: "Come for the coffee, leave inspired."

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5 Evergreen Dr #100, Glen Mills, PA 19342
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