The Ampersand

The Ampersand The aMPersand is a vocational training café and retail space serving food and drinks and selling items made by or supporting people with disabilities.

Powered by Carey Services, with each purchase, you will be "Turning abilities into opportunities!"

aMPersand Storytime Update&&&We will no longer be having our routine Storytimes on Tuesdays. We loved having you all ove...
10/02/2026

aMPersand Storytime Update

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We will no longer be having our routine Storytimes on Tuesdays. We loved having you all over the summer! We will be shifting to having Seasonal Storytimes that align more with the school schedule.

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Thank you for your understanding! Stay tuned for our first Seasonal Storytime. 🍂

Happy International Coffee Day!&&&October 1st is International Coffee Day! To celebrate, we are offering 50% off our dri...
09/30/2026

Happy International Coffee Day!

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October 1st is International Coffee Day! To celebrate, we are offering 50% off our drip coffee. We can't wait to see tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st between 7am-2pm.

Get to know your barista 💛&&&💛Stephanie💛The next question in our GTKYB series is "What is your theme song?" Stephanie's ...
09/30/2026

Get to know your barista 💛

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💛Stephanie💛

The next question in our GTKYB series is "What is your theme song?" Stephanie's theme song is "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton.

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When we asked Stephanie why this would be her theme song, she said, "I like her and I'm missing her. I want to see her in Heaven."

P.S. You will notice she is highlighting her answer on the Community Board. She LOVES apple picking in the fall! We miss you, Dolly. 💛

Thank you to all of the Foodservice Workers! We are incredibly for all the ways you serve our community and bring belong...
09/25/2026

Thank you to all of the Foodservice Workers!

We are incredibly for all the ways you serve our community and bring belonging to people through the way you serve food and welcome people through your doors. Thank you to all the staff at The Kitchen CoMPany and The aMPersand! We appreciate you.

If you see someone who works in the Food Industry, make sure you tell them you appreciate them today!

Get to know your barista 💛&&&💛Alex 💛The next question in our GTKYB series is "What is your theme song?" Alex's theme son...
09/23/2026

Get to know your barista 💛

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💛Alex 💛

The next question in our GTKYB series is "What is your theme song?" Alex's theme song is "Life Will Be" by Cleo Sol.

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When we asked Alex why this would be her theme song, she said, "I feel like it's a good reminder to get out of your head and do the best with what you have."

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂&&&Fall is here! What a better way to celebrate than to come in and get on of our Fall Seasona...
09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂

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Fall is here! What a better way to celebrate than to come in and get on of our Fall Seasonal Sips? If you have not already, you have to try our new Black Scottie Chai!

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Tell us in the comments, what is your favorite part of fall? 🍂🎃

Whole Milk vs Oat Milk 🐄&&&As a Social Enterprise of Carey Services, we get to celebrate DSP Appreciation Week as well. ...
09/17/2026

Whole Milk vs Oat Milk 🐄

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As a Social Enterprise of Carey Services, we get to celebrate DSP Appreciation Week as well. Part of that celebration is themed dress up days. Yesterday's theme was Villain versus Superhero. Here we have the ultimate coffee lover's debate of all time - Oat Milk or Whole Milk?

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We all know for our Dairy Free friends, Whole Milk is most definitely the villain. What do you think?

Thank you to all Direct Support Professionals! &&&Yesterday, we got the opportunity to serve coffee at Carey Services to...
09/16/2026

Thank you to all Direct Support Professionals!

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Yesterday, we got the opportunity to serve coffee at Carey Services to celebrate all of their Direct Support Professionals and Staff. This week is National Direct Support Professional Week and we are honored to help celebrate them. DSPs work incredibly hard every day creating opportunities and belonging. They often go unappreciated and we loved getting to tell them how much of a difference they are making in the world around them!

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Do you know someone who is a DSP? Make sure and tell them how incredible they are this week.

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Get to know your barista 💛&&&The next question in our GTKYB series is "What is your theme song?" Sabrina's theme song is...
09/16/2026

Get to know your barista 💛

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The next question in our GTKYB series is "What is your theme song?" Sabrina's theme song is "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole.

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When we asked Sabrina why this would be her theme song, she said, "Christmas has always been a special time of year for me and I feel like it captures my personality because I am very fun loving and bubbly and Christmas is very fun and nice!"

Now offering MINI Acai Bowls! &&&For only $5.95, you can get a Mini Acai Bowl. Our Mini bowls are made with the same ing...
09/11/2026

Now offering MINI Acai Bowls!

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For only $5.95, you can get a Mini Acai Bowl. Our Mini bowls are made with the same ingredients as our regular bowls just a bit smaller. Looking for a refreshing and nutritious treat? We have you covered!

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We make each of our Acai Bowls FRESH so you can choose what milk you want! This means we can accommodate those with allergies as needed. Tag someone who needs to know this!

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1321 W Spencer Avenue
Marion, IN
46952

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

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