Colorful indoor mural at Cafe The Lodge

Great Food, Greater Good!

Thriving with Mental Illness

Portrait painting of Aaik Van Munster, Founding Director of The Lodge

In Remembrance of Aaik Van Munster

Founding Director of the Lodge

Café The Lodge logo

Our Mission

Cafe The Lodge is a program of Resources for Human Development (RHD), a national human services nonprofit. We are a working café that provides transitional employment and vocational training to adults living with mental illness.

Located in the heart of Bethlehem, PA, Cafe The Lodge serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, offering a warm and welcoming environment for our community.

Every meal you purchase directly supports our mission — helping people with mental illness lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Catering Services

We offer full-service catering for events of all sizes, bringing our delicious food and mission-driven service to your next gathering.

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Transitional Employment

Our transitional employment program provides structured, paid work experience for adults with mental illness, building skills and confidence.

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Artists in Recovery gallery wall inside Cafe The Lodge

Creative Expression

Artists in Recovery

Cafe The Lodge proudly showcases original artwork created by our Artists in Recovery program participants. With over 46 paintings on display, our café walls tell stories of healing, hope, and creative expression.

Artists in our program work with professional mentors to develop their craft and share their unique perspectives with the community. Artwork is available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the artists directly.

Interested in displaying your artwork at the Lodge? Download our Release of Liability form below and email it to us to get started.

Release of Liability — Artists In Recovery (PDF)

Download, fill out, and email to Lauren.Hostetter@rhd.org

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Support the Lodge

Your donation helps us continue our mission of providing employment opportunities and community support for adults living with mental illness. Every contribution makes a difference.

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Visit Us

We'd love to see you. Stop in for breakfast or lunch, Monday through Friday.

40 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Kitchen closes at 3:00 PM