Global Café is a food hall that offers authentic, affordably-priced global cuisine cooked from scratch by immigrant and refugee food entrepreneurs. The cafe aims to be a gathering place for guests from all walks of life to learn about different cultures through food. Based in the diverse Crosstown neighborhood of Memphis, Global Café has employed team members from many countries around the world, including Bhutan, Burundi, Jamaica, Mexico, Syria, and Somalia. With community engagement at the core of the company’s ethos, Global Café has provided employment and training to many refugees and immigrants. It supports its community by investing in newcomers by funding a college scholarship, providing school supplies and free meals.
Global Café is the recipient of the 2025 Dorothy A. Terrell Community Impact Award. Named in honor of ICIC’s former President and CEO, this award recognizes the IC100 company that has the greatest impact on its community through quality job creation and civic engagement.
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Company Information
- City
- Memphis
- State
- Tennessee
- Website
- https://www.globalcafememphis.com
- Growth Rate
- 116.29%
- 2024 Revenue
- $1MM - $2MM
- Leadership
- Woman-Owned/Led