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A chance to shine
Welcome to Blooming restaurant & café, a cozy gem in the heart of the Jambiani community. It is more than just a restaurant – it’s a safe haven where flavor, creativity, and inclusivity come together to create something truly special. What makes this place unique is not just the delicious homemade breads and pastries but the beautiful story behind it.
Blooming is a restaurant run by people with special needs, a place where everyone is given the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop at their own pace. The staff here isn’t just serving meals – they’re building a future for themselves, each with their own dreams, passions, and goals. It’s a place where abilities are celebrated and where each person’s potential shines.
Blooming restaurant is located within Blooming Zanzibar Guesthouse, but also at Blooming Café, which is located directly on the mainroad, you can come for a quick coffee, a sandwich for take away or decide to have a sit and watch our unique talents with special needs do their magic. It’s a place where unique talents are given the freedom to grow at their own pace, surrounded by love, support, and the joy of creating something beautiful. Every sandwich, every pastry, and every meal tells a story – a story of potential, of growth, and of the belief that everyone, no matter their abilities, deserves a chance to shine.
A Warm Welcome
From the moment you step through the door, you’re greeted with the warm scent of freshly baked bread, buttery pastries, and freshly brewed coffee. The cozy and quiet atmosphere is alive with the laughter of the team, each member carefully working in their own space, creating food and connections. It’s a safe, supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills, and each person’s journey is respected.
The kitchen is a place of collaboration, where creativity flourishes. Here, the art of cooking isn’t just about following a recipe – it’s about experimentation, learning, and, most importantly, having fun. Some unique talents take charge of kneading dough, while others perfect the art of creating the perfect sandwich for you. Each item is made with love, and it’s evident in every bite.
A Space to Grow
The restaurant’s philosophy is simple: everyone deserves the opportunity to learn at their own pace, and this extends to both the team and the customers who walk through the door. Whether someone is learning how to measure ingredients or mastering the art of customer service, Blooming offers a safe space for growth without pressure. For the talents, every day brings new challenges and new triumphs, and the joy of seeing one another succeed is a constant source of motivation.
We hope to inspire customers by the stories of the talents – the young boy who can serve your drinks with a tray without dropping them down, the boy with spasm who blends a delicious juice or the girl with deformities who makes the perfect samosa together with the headchef. The quiet boy who began by helping with simple tasks and now manages to welcome customers with a smile.
The owner of Blooming , passionate advocate for inclusion, believes that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and she created an environment where individuals can feel empowered to do just that.
Blooming’s Specialties
The true star of Blooming is, besides our unique talents, the food. Everything at our bakery is made from scratch, including our warm homemade bread, flaky pastries, sweet jams, and crunchy granola. Every dish created, carries a story – a story of growth, hard work, and perseverance. But it’s not just the bread that keeps people coming back – it’s the love that goes into everything made in this kitchen.
In addition to the baked goods, Blooming offers a selection of fruity smoothiebowls, hearty sandwiches, vibrant burgers, and mix & match pokebowls, each crafted with the same attention to detail. There are daily changing specialties, offering fresh and wholesome meals that showcase the creativity of the team.
Community Support
The restaurant is not just a place for people with special needs to work – it’s a place for the entire community to gather. Customers are not only welcomed into the space, but they also become a part of the story. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of belonging, where everyone can take their time, savor their meals, and watch the team grow with pride.
Every customer who walks through the door knows they are supporting a greater cause. They are helping to create a world where unique talents with special needs can thrive in their own way. It’s a place where you can witness firsthand the power of patience (most of the time 😉), acceptance, and inclusivity. And when you take a bite of that homemade bread or a perfectly crafted pastry, you are tasting not just a delicious creation – you’re tasting the heart and soul of the community that makes it all possible.
