AllAnusMorissette
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Apparently the place they're referring to is just a normal café where some of the staff have down syndrome
Mar 14, 2026 7:46 PM
AllAnusMorissette
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Apparently the place they're referring to is just a normal café where some of the staff have down syndrome
Akaszkronos
Yeah there's a few of those around, just normal cafes where you can have a sandwich, not coffeeshops.
DunklerErpel
A few years ago, we passed there while on a bike tour in the Netherlands. I first thought it was a (bad) joke, it was not and it was superb! I tell the story to this day. And either it really is just a normal café (with great brownies) or I was too stupid to notice it was a coffee shop...
DunklerErpel
A few years ago, we passed there while on a bike tour in the Netherlands. I first thought it was a (bad) joke, it was not and it was superb! I tell the story to this day. And either it really is just a normal café (with great brownies) or I was too stupid to notice it was a coffee shop...
MedoMedic
It's a coffee thee and applepie coffeshop, not a get high coffeeshop
fromagewit
I used to live across from one, one day when I arrived home, one of the supervisors and the staff were dancing outside on the market square. They probably had a slow day and needed to stay active.
JimFromMarketing
It was specifically founded to offer employment to people with down syndrome
RevolutionOnHerLips
That actually does sound lovely, I'd wanna go too.
SacrificialClam
Where does he get cuddle from?
youlookedatmyusername
Highly recommend anyone to visit such type of restaurant here in the Netherlands. The service is usually good, and when it’s not, well that’s ok. It gives people purpose in society and gets people connected. The restaurant I visit isn’t under the same brand, but same concept, and the food is amazing.
ActionJohnnie
When I was in high school, I attended the vocational school for electronics. Classroom next door was students with cognitive disabilities including downs learning life skills. We were very protective of those kids. One day, they made spaghetti for us. We ate every noodle with the greatest joy just to see them light up and have their cooking complimented. Will remember that day til I die.
Antininny
Well, they *are* lovely.
Hukkie
Depends entirely on the person. The people with down's syndrome that most of us meet are typically the most high-functioning ones. The super happy individuals that are just a joy to be around.
They make up somewhere between 10% and 15%, and most people with down's syndrome are nowhere near this level of function. Many are still very happy and great to be around, but believe me some can be a nightmare to deal with.
That is not their fault obviously, it is a handicap, but it is the truth.