Good Work Austin

We partner with food workers and businesses to shape an industry where workers are valued and locally owned businesses succeed.

How we do it

  • Healthy Workplaces

    We help locally-owned small businesses raise wages, provide benefits, and improve working conditions through professional development, resources, and networking opportunities.

    Support Healthy Workplaces
  • Community Kitchen

    Our Community Kitchen pays local restaurants to provide nutritious meals to communities facing food insecurity.

    Feed Our Community
  • Culinary Workforce Training

    Our Culinary Training Program is dedicated to training the next generation of hospitality industry workers.

    Culinary Training Program

Our Members Make It Possible

Become a Member Today

Good Work Austin’s member businesses are more than just great places to eat and drink—they are committed to creating a better food industry. These restaurants, cafes, and food businesses go the extra mile to provide fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions for their employees while serving up delicious food and hospitality.

When you dine at a Good Work Austin member establishment, you’re not just enjoying a great meal—you’re supporting businesses that believe in taking care of their workers, strengthening our community, and making the hospitality industry more sustainable for everyone.

Explore our list of GWA members and make your next meal one that supports good jobs and great food. Eat well. Do good.


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