Cintas

Cafe UTEC greatly appreciates the support of Cintas, and proudly wears their uniforms. 

Young adults currently in programming and recent UTEC graduates are the true heart of Cafe UTEC. They prepare the delicious menu items, staff the counter, water the herbs and vegetables growing right outside the door, and so much more. They also learn the business side of restaurant management as they work with senior staff on inventory management, accounting, and menu development. Come by to say hello!

Staff - the cafe utec team

about the cafe

​41 Warren Street, Lowell, MA ~PLUS CATERING DELIVERY~


UTEC Young Adults

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Partners


Mill City Grows

Cafe UTEC sources as much locally grown produce as possible from Lowell's own Mill City Grows. They also worked with UTEC staff, youth, and community volunteers from Kronos to build the raised beds you'll see as you enter the cafe from Warren Street. For more information on this wonderful organization, click their logo below.

Cafe UTEC history

Café UTEC was conceived as another way to expand UTEC's Workforce Development Program. In 2006, UTEC changed its program model to incorporate workforce skills and education into the center. This action was taken as a response to UTEC young adults wanting to gain more skills while still having the safe haven that they know and love. Chris Austin, the Director of Food Enterprises, oversees Cafe UTEC as part of our overall food services workforce development program. Staff, community partners, of course all of the youth in the program are thrilled that our Café UTEC dream is now a reality!