How do you make your food?

Short of sapping the maple tree for the syrup, everything at Thrive is freshly prepared, and we actually, really mean EVERYTHING!  We squeeze every lemon, hand-chop every tomato, milk every almond, and hack open every coconut.  Then, using a Vita-Mix blender, the “S” blade of a food processor, and the magic of a spiralizer, we create EVERYTHING on our menu.  We have also begun farming at our Thrive Retreat Center and supplying our cafe with the results of our labor of love.  We use very few items that have been pre-packed or made, such as maple syrup, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and wheat-free tamari.

Can I do an internship at Thrive?

Quite possibly, yes!  We have an internship coordinator and her email is megan@generationthrive.com.

How many locations does Thrive have?

Two! We have our cafe in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle, and we have the Thrive Retreat Center, located in Sedro Woolley, Washington.

What cities/locations have you identified as priorities for your next cafes?

Bellevue, Kirkland, Capitol Hill (Seattle), South Lake Union, Downtown (north end), and Ballard. We would also like to open a Central Kitchen in the SODO neighborhood.

Where else can Thrive’s products be found?

Whole Foods Market in Roosevelt Square (Seattle) carries our desserts! To inquire about the possibility of carrying Thrive’s products at your location, please contact John Barron at john@generationthrive.com.’

How many people work at Thrive?

We have about 30 employees.

What is your affiliation with Chaco Canyon Cafe?

Thrive’s owner, Monika, meets with the owner of Chaco Canyon, Chris, bi-weekly to discuss collaborative opportunities.  We do not have a formal business relationship, we just love each other.

How do you create your dessert recipes?

Like with all of our recipes, our desserts are created by the employees of Thrive! Many of our desserts originated from recipes of former Thrive Staff Member Jodee Capo, who now owns her own dessert shop, Jodee’s Desserts. Our current dessert chefs are Alicia Walker and our fabulous volunteers of the Mission Fulfillment Team.

Can I have your recipes?

Yes! We sell most of our recipes for $5 each. Please call the cafe at (206) 525-0300 to purchase, or send an email to yum@generationthrive.com. Also, participants in the 8-Week Hands-On Immersion Program all receive a binder full of our recipes as part of the cost of tuition for the program.

What kind of to-go packaging do you use?

Most of our to-go packaging is compostable, and that which is not, is recyclable.

What is your affiliation with Landmark Education, the company who puts on the Landmark Forum.

Thrive’s owner, Monika Kinsman, completed many course at Landmark Education prior to opening Thrive.  Also, that’s where Monika met John Barron, Thrive’s Chief Operations Officer.  Monika also led introductions for Landmark Education for almost two years.  Several of Thrive’s employees are graduates of the Landmark Forum.  And no, it’s not a requirement for our employees to do the Landmark Forum, unless they are managers.  But, we love for all of our employees to do the Landmark Forum because we feel it makes a huge difference in the workplace.