Homegirl Café
Cafe · Chinatown ·
Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and a mission
Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and a mission
"Usually only open on weekdays, the cafe announced a new Saturday service, kicking off a Second Saturdays series on August 9, serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. alongside pop-up vintage shopping and merchandise from Homeboy." - Rebecca Roland
"I learned that Father Greg Boyle, who founded Homeboy Industries in 1988, opened Homegirl Cafe as part of efforts to provide training and jobs for formerly incarcerated and gang-involved people; Boyle was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024 in recognition of that work." - Mona Holmes
"I immediately think of this place as one that does a great deal for its community." - Eater Staff
"The Bidens have been regular visitors to Southern California in recent months. In late September, First Lady Jill Biden visited Homegirl Bakery." - Mona Holmes
"Homegirl Café provides on-the-job training for individuals who have experienced a number of challenges, including domestic violence, single parenthood, gang involvement, and incarceration. On the daytime menu are salads, tacos, sandwiches, and “Homegirl classics” like chilaquiles and machaca. Open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m." - Cathy Chaplin