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    The Glendale Grind

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Grace O.

    Glendale Grind was a cute cafe with cozy decor, delicious drinks, and amazing pastries. It is conveniently located near a busy road, but they have a spacious parking lot. When I walked in, I was amazed by the brightly lit cafe with cozy little nooks and unique art pieces by local artists along the walls. For the food and drink, they have an extensive drink menu with everything from coffee, tea and smoothies, and a great selection of baked goods. Since I wanted to try out both sweet and savory options, I ended up getting a Royal Cookie, Lemon Poppyseed Mini Scones, and a Parmesan Leek Pastry. The scones had a bright lemon flavor and were very moist compared to all the dry scones that I've tried elsewhere, and the Parmesan Leek pastry was beautifully flaky and delicious warmed up.

    Iced sugar free vanilla latte.
    Leslie H.

    I wish I had taken pictures of everything I ordered. :) Mini filled donuts are ah-ma-zing! (Especially the cookie butter!) The spinach artichoke quiche was also delicious. I ordered a sugar-free vanilla iced latte, and it hit the spot. The shop is spacious and bright. Service was great. I plan to be back!

    Greg S.

    Excellent little coffeeshop nestled alongside Sappington Rd in the heart of Glendale. Folks are friendly and the area has a laid back feel. Nice sidewalk seating for enjoying warmer weather days that allow such. Wide variety of coffee and tea based drinks and smoothies along with baked goods including some delicious cookies.

    Blueberry muffin
    Teresa R.

    Great vibrant coffee shop tucked off Manchester. Super easy parking offered on both sides of this Family owned and operated shop. Greeted immediately and super friendly. Definitely try one of their many tasty treats along with your beverage. I will go out on a limb and easily say they could win awards for the cookies. Also, equally tasty were the Parmesan Leek Pastty and the Spinach and Ricotta Pastry. I can wait to return!

    Steven J.

    This shop just opened up in my area and I've attempted to like it twice. I want to love this place, I do! However, the coffee just isn't great. It's awesome we have a local coffee shop in the Glendale area, and the service is super friendly. The atmosphere is also chic and bright. However, the coffee tastes like someone inexperienced made it. Very bland, and has the consistency of chocolate milk. The energy drink was fine, but it was bitter like club soda and didn't even have ice in it. The Egg Bites were a pleasant exception, they tasted fresh and had a nice peppery kick to them. Will I be back to try it a third time? In this economy, probably not, but I hope they improve and get tons of business!

    Iced latte and Leo
    Ashley Q.

    Great little coffee shop. The people working were so friendly. I had an ice latte, the cookie butter mini donuts and the lemon poppy scones. All were delicious. I will be back.

    Spinach delight inside!
    Ashley D.

    This is your favorite neighborhood coffee shop! One where everyone knows your name and the cashier kids and yours go to the same school! It felt very homie and they were accommodating during a small moment of uncertainty. I will deff be returning. The spinach pastry was very tasteful and light!

    Cookie butter filled donut holes, shaken espresso
    Kara B.

    The Glendale Grind is definitely going to be what they promote- your new favorite coffee spot. They offer varieties of different coffee, tea and power drinks. Multiple options when it comes to milks and syrups- they offer sugar free options too! The shaken espresso was delicious as well as the cookie butter filled donut holes! Next time I am trying the blueberry muffin- I hear it's a crowd favorite!

    Window seating, muffin and coffee
    Maddie W.

    Very much enjoyed my visit to TGG and am looking forward to future visits. I visited on a quiet Thursday morning just in time for fresh blueberry muffins to come out of the oven. I am a lucky girl. The crumble topping was perfect and not too sweet. My coffee was delicious too and served with a smile. Seems like a business the owners are proud of and it makes for such a welcoming atmosphere. Would encourage snagging a seat in the chairs by the window if you can!

    Parmesan and leek pastry and iced honey latte with oat milk
    Morgan O.

    Went here on a Sunday morning and it wasn't too busy! Service was great, and the coffee was really solid. The pastry definitely could've used a bit longer being warmed up because was cold on the inside. Lots of seating and definitely would be a great place to telework!

    Carmel Macchiato Ham and Cheese Croissant and chocolate Carmel filled mini donuts
    Steve D.

    Cute fun good neighborhood find. Fun morning cafe'. Good eats. Perfect little morning spot

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    Very good coffee and pastries . Nice place to have coffee and conversation and will be back

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