5 stars - A hidden gem in downtown Spokane! Located on the 2nd floor of the historic Paulsen Center, The Daily Grind is not easy to find from the street level--you have to navigate a bit like you're on a little urban adventure. But once you find it, you're rewarded with a cozy, welcoming café and some seriously good food. The owners, a friendly couple, greeted me warmly and helped guide me through my first visit, which I really appreciated. I ordered a tuna melt sandwich and a flavored latte, then brought them back to my hotel. Both were absolutely delicious--comforting, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The shop has a clean and tidy layout with a variety of snacks, baked goods, and drinks in view. It's a perfect little spot to grab a quick bite or take something to go. If you're in downtown Spokane, it's well worth seeking out. read more

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I'm not from here so did a yelp search to find a place to eat. And their special sandwich of the day was full and packed with meat and veggies that I was not lacking anything at all. On top of that the Potatoe salad is "move to the city" worthy. Cookie was not too sweet and picked up and carnal crunch cookie. Owner was kind nice and attentive. Only weird part was it was in an office building, but I'll count that as vibes of the place read more

Daily Grind Downtown - Half of the sandwich of the day(ate the other half already) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Cody was super helpful in helping me with sandwich/wrap platter for a sports team. He had told me that he didn't think each person needed 1 whole sandwich /wrap, and I ordered it anyway and we did have leftovers. Everything was tasty and kept well. We like supporting local business and calling to order was very easy and pick up was smooth. read more

The owners are friendly and extremely talented, as they prepare the bulk of the items there. Incredible salads and daily coffees. Definitely recommended to several friends who work downtown! read more

This place is always so good. I'm never disappointed. Husband and wife run shop with good ingredients. Great size portions and speedy service. I'll continue to support you. read more

Some of the best sandwiches my family and I have ever had, served quickly at a reasonable price by the friendliest people you'd ever want to meet. It's hard to find, located on the second floor of a fine historic landmark building built in 1908 called the Paulsen Center. read more

We ordered the chicken pesto panini and it was incredible. Everyone was super friendly and made sure we were all taken care of. Please get lunch or random snack here it's yummy. read more

Update: Review Episode 2 ~ Went back the next day for the full experience and can confirm that these are among the top sandwiches we've ever had! We are now roadtrip obsessed with these sandwiches. The Chief Sandwich Maker knows what he's doing here just by watching him in action. This time, we got the perfectly toasted chicken pesto, cubano, fruit cheese pack, coffee and favorite Bubly sparkling water. We tasted each sandwich for our roadtrip adventure of the day and saved the other half to take back on flight home for his dad. The small operations team was very grateful and gracious for our enthusiasm. It's a mini convenience, grab-and-go food shop serving business workers M-F mornings until early afternoon. This is located up the second floor of a business building and requires door entry access. We and another patron were able to get through when someone exited the building. Review Episode 1 ~ Best amazingly perfect Cuban sandwich ever worth bookmarking ~ We've been to the country of Cuba and Miami several times so for someone who usually isn't a sandwich person, I was impressively surprised by how delicious the Cuban sandwich is from a small shop in Spokane! While the beau and I were in town for business for the first time here, he offered to pick up and drop off a snack for me between his meetings. I had text three Yelp options and he decided upon this location located on the second floor. He was concerned about the wait might be long because there were a few people ahead of him but timing of service went quickly. I was actually craving a breakfast croissant sandwich but the moment he mentioned Cuban sandwich on the menu it was the standout choice over the phone. I had to quickly dash downstairs seven floors from the hotel to grab the sandwich which was still toasty warm as he drove off. I could tell instantly by temperature, aroma and all fixings that this was going to be foodie perfection: bacon, quality ham, mustard, pickles and bread. Just one half was plenty filling enough to satiate my morning appetite. Almost wished the beau had time to sneak a bite in of this sandwich to share. Of course, I saved the other half for him. Next time, I'd be open to tasting the pesto sandwich food option available on the menu. We also have an upcoming road trip planned and would happily come back here to load up on sandwiches, salads, coffee, snacks and beverages for the day! read more

Daily Grind Downtown - Best Cuban sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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I work in this building and cone by daily for coffee or lunch. They have wonderful fresh salads, on par with what you'd get in a nicer sit-down restaurant. The service by the super-friendly owners always puts a smile on my face. read more

Very nice, friendly, fresh. They're highly equipped to serve the professionals frequenting this historical office building. read more

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Best Tuna Melt I've ever had in my life made by the nicest people! I look to many more.

Absolutely the kindest and best staff with the most delicious food! They have phenomenal gluten free bread and no matter how busy it is they take the time to make every single sandwhich perfectly! Love coming here for lunch! read more

Fantastic spot for a quick, simple lunch. Got the turkey bacon club - loved it! 5 stars.

What a great local gem find for a great sandwich or wrap. Met the owners Cody and Danielle Miller on our way through town. This is not "on the beaten path" for travelers who aren't local (second floor of the Paulsen office building). There is a pay parking lot right around the corner and it's walking distance from the Davenport Grand hotel. The food and service were fantastic. You can feel the passion and pride of local ownership in their work. They catered to my wife's gluten free and dairy free needs not only without an upcharge but with a smile and grace. It was so good that we visited two days in a row and there are lots of competing options in town. I highly recommend supporting local. Go see Cody and Danielle...your taste buds will thank you and you can't help not leaving with a smile from their wonderful service. read more

Daily Grind Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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The customer service is fantastic! The menu is small, but has enough selection between grab-n-go items and made to order items to fulfill what I needed for a quick breakfast or lunch while at a conference and it was good. Coffee was great too. Will definitively return when I'm in town. read more

I'm usually just grabbing a snack and a fizzy water before therapy, it's always fast and friendly service! I've grabbed a salad a couple times and they are fresh and tasty. I appreciate the selection and the folks that work here! read more

Strange location for a coffee shop but the coffee was really good and the service was excellent. Take the elevator to the second floor and it's just before you get to the bridge. Had a cappuccino and it was nice and smooth, great flavor. read more

Very good breakfast wrap, clean and friendly staff. It's located on the 2nd floor of an office building.

Worst coffee EVER.., tasted like BURNT garbage! Overpriced, cashier was very confused on the bank giving change downstairs... no bank open to give you change. Then had to go back to get overpriced soda1.75$ per CAN) to try and get change... then she decided to give me change from tip jar ( why couldn't she have done that in the first place ‍) then wanted to run her mouth after I spoke on how unhelpful she was the 1st time! ‍WOULD NOT RECOMMEND read more

A quick little coffee shop that's open. The breakfast wrap I got was perfect. Coffee was way better then the conglomerate from Seattle. The service was very friendly. A rare 5 star for me but I appreciate they are open. Provided great service and a good bite to eat. Especially since my hotels restaurant is closed. read more

Excellent wrap and croissant breakfasts; Friendly service and robust, tasty coffee! We loved it. And don't forget the chocolate chip-macadamia nut cookies fresh from the oven! read more

Thank you Yelpers for helping me find this place! I had a vanilla latte and got some of their house cookies to go. I enjoyed a breakfast burrito while I was here and had them put some house made salsa in it. It was delicious. The cookies they make here are fresh and need to be in your life. Seriously. Like now. The ones today were a chocolate chip, coconut, macadamia nut cookie. Mmmm. This place is on the second floor of an old building, which is pretty cool. Look for a small sign on the sidewalk telling you to go to the second floor. The couple that owns it are friendly and they also except Apple Pay! read more

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Same consistency of good service every visit for about a year now. They have earned my business. Might I add the place is extremely clean.

Consistently amazing food - fresh, flavorful, filling . . . fantastic. I have tried very little on their regular menu because their daily specials are so good I usually wind up ordering them. Also, the baked good they carry are delicious. It take a great amount of will power to not buy a cinnamon roll (with a thick smear of cream cheese frosting!) every morning as I head to work across the street. I'm so glad they survived the pandemic! read more

I work in the Paulsen building so I'm often at the Daily Grind for breakfast or lunch or just one of their wonderful coffees. The food is great and the coffee is too but the best part for me are the employees who are always friendly, helpful and funny. I recommend the Daily Grind Downtown to everyone. read more

I used to work right by them , honestly they never disappointed me . The food was always fresh and very good , so if I forgot a lunch I New I won't be hungry. Also the verity of their drinks is amazing ! read more

I make it a point to eat lunch here whenever I'm in Spokane. The staff is as friendly as they get, and their sandwiches are amazing. The Hawaiian is my go-to sandwich, and never disappoints. But I ventured out and had their special this week (the tuna-melt-turned-something-magical sandwich described below). I was literally drooling between bites - it was that good! I hope the Daily Grind crew brings that sandwich back for a repeat performance. I will be there to devour it! read more

Yesterday I had their daily special sandwich. Knocked me out!! Made like a tuna melt, but with peppercinis (sp) roasted red peppers, and some sauce. May have been the tastiest sandwich I've had. This place always has upbeat personnel, and good service. This sandwich, however, was above and beyond.... Amazing!! read more

OMG!!! Amazing! I don't have a lot of words, just run! Don't walk to grab a cup of the amazing White Chocolate Twix Latte they made for me. I will be going every time I'm in Spokane, you can bet on that! read more

Arrived at 7:20 am. Purchased a cinnamon roll and 20oz coffee. Im waiting for someone in an appointment. Went back into Daily Grind got a 16oz bottle of pop and asked for cup of ice and a straw and was charged $3.25 . What a rip off. read more

Only been in a couple of times and both were very pleasant experiences. The folks that work here are very kind and considerate, almost to a fault as they want to engage you in conversation while preparing your coffee, pastry, sandwich, etc. All of the times I have been in there was nobody else in the shop which may have been a big factor in why I was engaged so highly in conversation. I have also noticed that workers in the building will commonly drop off their credit/debit cards and come back for their coffee in a few minutes. Obviously, the employees in the building have a lot of confidence and trust in the staff here. read more

This is my favorite place to go! Everything is always made perfectly, super delicious. I don't have a favorite item - they're all amazing. Coffee is really, really good - and they have oat milk, too! They like to sell local bakery items and a local shop's soap! They have soda, juice, coffee, etc, wraps, sandwiches, soup, salads, etc. I highly recommend this place! read more

I'm pretty stingy with giving all 5 stars. But this place earns it every time. Creative options, quality ingredients, quick service even during rushes and fantastic people providing fantastic service! read more

I stop in for a panini every day I'm in the office. The ladies are extremely friendly and the sandwiches/cookies are delicious. I highly recommend stopping by and giving it a shot, especially if you work in the Downtown area. read more

Daily Grind Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Love this place! So happy they are back at it! Got the Patty Melt Special today for St Patty's - DELICIOUS!!

Over the past year or so, this has become one of my favorite spots in Spokane. The staff is always very polite, the coffee is always just what I needed, and the food is always delicious and high quality. I never have any doubt that I'll walk away satisfied. I couldn't recommend Daily Grind more. Check them out! You won't regret it. read more

Love it! Great selection of hot and cold food, and it's all delicious!!

Last week I ate at the Daily Grind for the first time. My boss told me about their great sandwiches. I was really impressed with the Paulsen Sandwich and loved the homemade apple streusel bar. Great staff, great service. Thanks Daily Grind Downtown! read more

I've never written a review before and had to for the Daily Grind. Lauren and her staff are top notch and whether it is a latte or a blueberry scone, their amazing tortilla soup or my favorite sandwich of all time...the yellow submarine...the Daily Grind is a great place to grab a coffee or have lunch if you are downtown. You will not be disappointed and I bet you come back for seconds. read more

The coffee was okay, but the service was absolutely the worst I have ever experienced!! I was visiting the area and stopped in for a morning cup of coffee. I have never been treated so badly in any business that I have ever walked into. When I literally could no longer stomach the bad attitude of the barista, I requested to speak with the owner. I was dumbfounded and completely floored, when this rude woman with a dismissive "I'm better than you" attitude me and told me she was the owner!!! What? I actually called the place later on that night because I didn't believe her. I was astonished when the person that answered the phone confirmed that the owner was the only one working that morning and gave me a physical description. I would NEVER ever give a red cent to a business owner that doesn't appreciate my business and that has that sort of nasty attitude! Steer very clear of this place for a happy morning cup of joe!! There are plenty of friendlier local coffee shops in the area, that have better coffee, and service with a smile.. read more