It's Time for Joy (eux Cafe)

 

Welcome to Cafe Joyeux

When I started blogging almost seventeen years ago I made the decision that Buttercupland was not going to discuss politics. There were more than enough places in BlogLand and the internet to get one's fill of all things political. It wasn't that I didn't care about what was happening in the world, but that this would be one place to take a breather from all that was going on beyond the borders of my little corner of the internet. 

There have been some massive ups and downs in the last seventeen years, but this week seems to have something massive just about every day. It's been tough, but I've tried to keep up with things that needed to get done, including my every six-month visit with my internist. I generally get breakfast after my appointment at a place I like around the corner. But this time I walked out of a different subway exit and walked down a different street. Call it fate or perhaps I was led by an angel, but I came upon Cafe Joyeux. 

The appointment ran an hour late and I'd been fasting for a long time, but Cafe Joyeux was worth the wait. The staff -- individuals who are neurodivergent and those with developmental disabilities -- couldn't have been friendlier and my egg sandwich and iced coffee were terrific. I loved that the sandwich came with salad and it was such a nicely put together plate. 

A very tasty sandwich and a great coffee

The first Cafe Joyeux opened in Rennes France in 2017. There are now 27, and this one in New York is the first in the United States. The cafes' profits go for training and support for the employees. 

I love croissants, especially almond croissants. I don't eat them often -- a zillion calories and so much sugar -- but they are a favorite treat. I'm due back at the same medical building later this month for a bone density scan and this yummy croissant is definitely on my do-do list. 

Are you a croissant fan, too?

The first full week of January is over and I feel like I'm back in a good post-holiday routine. The weather in New York has been a gift, fifty and mostly sunny. I've done lots of walking, especially yesterday and today and made two trips to the gym for strength training. I hope to get back to Yoga next week and keep up with walking, the gym and of course, blogging.  

What are your January activities? Travel? Reading? 2026 goals?

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.