# Seasonal Eco Eateries A Better World Cafe Serves up Accessible Sustainable Food By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-world-cafe References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Better.World.Cafe) & [betterworldcafe.org](http://www.betterworldcafe.org/) A Better World Cafe is a community cafe that serves up [healthy, seasonal and sustainable meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-super-plates) in an accessible manner. Beware if you're prone to having eyes bigger than your stomach because at this cafe, you choose your own portion. The team does this so to reduce food waste for those who may have smaller appetites. Some of the menu items, which change each day, range from soup and salad to sandwiches. Vegetarian food is common, and [vegan and gluten-free prepared foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dine-vegan-nashville) are also commonly available. It's always typically a simple meal, something that mostly everyone can enjoy. The cafe works in conjunction with two non-profit organizations located in New Jersey: Elijah's Promise and 'Who is My Neighbor?'. **Contact Information** A Better World Cafe [website](http://www.betterworldcafe.org/) A Better World Cafe on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Better.World.Cafe) A Better World Cafe on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BetterWorldCafe) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Eco Eateries:** The rise of community cafes promoting healthy, sustainable, and accessible meals to reduce food waste. - **Custom Portion Sizes:** The promotion of unique portion sizes for customers to reduce food waste and provide meals that accommodate different needs. - **Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-free Options:** The increasing demand for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food options in community cafes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Service Industry:** The food service industry can explore new sustainable models to address food waste issues and cater to specific dietary requirements. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profits can collaborate with community cafes to help promote sustainable living and fight food insecurity. - **Sustainability Consulting Industry:** Consultants can help community cafes develop sustainable models to address their environmental impact and promote healthy eating habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Pink Wellness Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yorkville-village.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-vic.md) - [Collaborative Meatless Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-meatless-menu.md) - [Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-store.md) - [Future-Facing Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-food-menu.md) - [Upcycled Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pancakes.md) - [Health-Conscious Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-side-up.md) - [Superfood Fall Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-fall-soups.md) - [Wellness-Promoting Seasonal Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-for-the-body.md)