We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jesse Orleans. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Jesse, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
I recently just purchased my first house and moved in a couple weeks ago. It’s basically right on the beach ! This has always been a goal of mine and to see it materialise has brought me a strong sense of joy and accomplishment
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jesse Orleans, born and raised in Toronto Ontario. I moved to Sydney Australia 10 years ago and after working at different cafe’s and restaurants around the city, I met my now business partner and we decided to open something that was very unique to the city. From a child I have also been obsessed with Pancakes and diners and unfortunately no where in Sydney did traditional pancakes like I could get back home or even bacon !!! in Australia bacon is the loin with a small piece of belly attached, not ideal lol. So we put our heads together and built a North American style diner in the heart of the inner west. All the branding behind it was Yellow so we decided to name it Happyfield and the rest was history. We are one of the most busiest places in Sydney for breakfast/lunch serving over 3000 plus meal a week. On most days we have a queue at the front as we are only a 86 seat restaurant and on weekends the wait can get to over 1 hour. We opened in October 2020 during the pandemic but that didn’t stop are rise to fame, if anything it helped us, as most people were stuck working from home the community really embraced us and as word spread we became a destination place where you can get your diner classics with an Australian twist and of coarse the best golden maple syrup straight from Quebec, Canada. We won cafe of the year in 2024 from the Good Food guide here in Australia and we are busier than ever!
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
I grew up in public housing for a bit and my view of the world was very limited but once I decided to leave home and travel to Australia for the first time it really changed my perspective on everything. I learned alot about myself through my travels and realised that theres a big old world out there, and that there’s more to life than my neighbourhood
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me that it’s important to keep going no matter what. We need to be vigilant and have a positive outlook on things always. Getting down on yourself will not help you get closer to your dreams but being optimistic and practising gratitude surely will.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
That I am a very loyal and honest person. I always strive to be my authentic self no matter the circumstance and I stand on it. They would also say that If i say Im going to do something I do it. My follow through game be real strong !
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
That he alwaysed followed his heart and chased his dreams no matter the cost and in the end it all worked out for him. I would also like people to say that his faith in God helped him get through those dark and uncertain times but it also made him fearless
Contact Info:
- Website: https://happyfield.com.au
- Instagram: happyfieldofficial
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