Café 54

Café 54 is a Caterer in Tucson, AZ. It operates as an employment-training program for adults recovering from mental illnesses, offering on-the-job training as cooks, pastry chefs, cashiers, and dishwashers. The program provides delicious, fresh cuisine and catering services to the community. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on 105 reviews.

Café 54 is a program of Coyote TaskForce, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization established in 1992. The program opened in 2004 as a restaurant designed to dismantle the stigma of mental illness while providing hands-on work training and job development. Trainees receive the tools they need to express their inherent talents and skills, aiming for independent employment in the community. The business assists individuals with mental illnesses to become independent, tax-paying citizens and provides the restaurant community with reliable employees who have had training and first-hand experience.

Coyote TaskForce is a consumer-run business established by Clubhouse members, mental health workers, families, and advocates. The organization’s mission is to provide high-quality employment services, public awareness, and advocacy for adults living with serious mental illnesses. Café 54 and its parent organization are located downtown near the Ronstadt Transit Center. The business operates from its own building and facilities, a unique, dignified, and professional space designed by members and staff.

Café 54 has a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings. It has an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews.

Café 54 combines fresh catering with a mission to support mental health recovery through employment in Tucson.

Café 54 sits on E Pennington St in Tucson, AZ, just a tenth of a mile from the Fox Theatre and the Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum. The location is also close to City High School and East Congress Street, placing it in a central area with easy access to public transit and cultural landmarks.