Welcome to The Hive

Different Abilities, Same Opportunities

In addition to offering delicious meals and drinks, we provide job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Stop by today and experience the warmth and inclusivity of our one-of-a-kind eatery.

“This is where the “magic” happens; the unexpected interplay between a customer and an employee with differing needs. I have witnessed so much good in the time we’ve been open.”

– Melissa Skaggs, Owner of Hive of the Ozarks

Discover Delicious Dining Options and Exceptional Service at Our Restaurant’s Wide Range of Products and Services

Meals

Experience the charm of a vintage coffee house offering specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, pastries, artisan ice cream, and brunch and lunch menus.

Family Dinners

Boxed dinners are available one day a week by special order through social media (Facebook & Instagram) @hive.of.the.ozarks

Events & Classes

The Hive provides an inviting atmosphere where we host events and classes for the public. Sign up for one of the upcoming events/classes.

Gallery & Gifts

Shop local hand-crafted items, and one-of-a-kind plants at the hive’s dedicated retail area, featuring new and seasonal items regularly

the buzz around The Hive

The Hive has been honored with the Quickbooks + Mailchimp Small Business Hero award and is featured in a video that highlights the positive impact it has had on its community.

Community voices: The positive impact we are making

5/5

Love Coming Here

The staff is always so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. The coffee comes in very large sizes. I could not recommend this place more!

Never had Carrot Cake as Yummy as this!

I’m a connoisseur of carrot cake and never had one as yummy as this!

Amazing mission

Great place with an amazing mission!!!! We met the person that runs The Hive and she shared information about this non profit!!

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide opportunities for job skills to persons with disabilities by learning all roles of working in a hospitality business along with improving relational skills to network within the community.

NEWS & ARTICLEs

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Doing Good at The Hive of the Ozarks

Coffee meets community at The Hive of the Ozarks, where individuals with disabilities develop valuable job skills and connect with peers as they uplift the community one cup at a time.

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The Hive helps workers with special needs achieve dreams

Nestled in a shopping center in the heart of Willard is a relatively new coffee and sandwich shop that offers customers and the community something special.

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Willard cafe makes good on goal to employ people with disabilities

The Hive, in the East Center across from Willard Middle School, is designed to be a career launch pad for people with developmental disabilities.

The Hive Keepers

Sign up to join The Hive Keepers club to receive special member only offers and promotions.

Featured Shoutout!

We love our community and appreciate your positive feedback. Watch this video on a tour of our space.  

Have a shoutout for the Hive?

Contact us and send us a link. You could be featured here!  

The Hive has been honored with the Quickbooks + Mailchimp Small Business Hero award

Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp is honoring these small business heroes with $20,000 each.