Restaurants & Bars

Coffee Shop In Massachusetts Helps People With Disabilities Work And Build Confidence

"At first, you think you are really excited and everything but you're not sure how everything's going to go," said manager Vicki Burge.

(Levan Reid, CBS Boston)

September 5, 2024

PEABODY - A one-of-a-kind coffee shop in Peabody, Massachusetts helps people with disabilities find a place to thrive.

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Breaking Grounds is a cafe in the center of town on Main Street where many of its employees have disabilities. The workers go through a training program where they learn everything about serving coffee and the many other drinks on the menu.

"At first, you think you are really excited and everything but you're not sure how everything's going to go," said manager Vicki Burge. "The way the interns really take in the information, the way they love this place, everything has been great, it's been awesome."

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