Google Maps and fate led us to the Grind. My husband and I were headed up to Wasilla from Seward and decided to make a pit stop in Girdwood. I typed "coffee" into Google Maps and The Grind was the first place listed. We pulled up and didn't expect much to be honest. Once inside, we ordered two coffees and proceeded to have one of the most genuine and refreshing interactions with the owner Gator and barista Jeff. The coffee was delicious and the good company was even better. We could have hung out there all day. Now that I've read other Yelp reviews, I'm glad to see that we are not alone in our positive experience. I hope this business thrives indefinitely. read more

The Grind - Restroom art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

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Love the vibe of this little place. Very quirky with souvenirs and trinkets you won't find elsewhere. Limited seating. Fast, friendly service. Standard coffee house menu, but with waffles! read more

So we were in a glacier tour and our driver Chad told us the best coffee in all Alaska was "The Grind" so my friends and I had to give it a try. We stopped by on our way to Kenai Fjord and it was good but not the best coffee in Alaska. I had better by Denali National Park ‍ I had an iced doppio with a splash of almond milk. Decent. If you're into vintage; the coffee establishment sells a bunch of items. Also this is for the owner. When you're going to write where the coffee's are from check your grammar it's COLOMBIA not COLUMBIA ‍ read more

The Grind - It's COLOMBIAN not COLUMBIAN - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

This was a really chill place to grab a coffee and a waffle. The flavor of the waffle was appropriately sweet and the texture far exceeds that of your standard Belgian waffle. There were also fun gifts available for purchase. I also appreciated the 8AM opening time and how that was honored by the proprietor. read more

Cute little coffee house with a very creative touch. Good coffee and very friendly staff. Well worth the visit. read more

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Best coffee in AK & we sampled a lot. Friendly staff and great drinks. Don't underestimate the food either for a quick bite! Worth the jog off the highway. read more

Don't go there, you may have faced with misdemeanor charges. Toooo many Unique, Cool, cute stuff to take it home, besides hot and warm coffee. read more

This is a coffee shop, through and through. Good coffee with limited snacks, some seating, and quirky gifts. If I need to have breakfast in Girdwood, I'll get coffee from the grind and then go across the street to pick up breakfast at the Hightower. Drinks have always been made really well, and they handle a line of customers with ease. This is a great place to warm up, get a caffeine boost, and hang out for a minute. read more

A very eclectic little coffee shop. We didn't try the food, but the coffee was excellent, especially on a chilly dreary day. Service was very friendly. read more

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Cute coffee shop with a lot of merch and pop culture decor. The coffee was excellent!!! Highly recommended. They have so many choices but I just got an iced latte and tried a hot mocha. Both were delicious. Service was friendly and fast. read more

This coffee shop is a wonderful little place. I visited it many years ago on a family vacation. And it was lovely then! I'm so glad it was still open. I had a breve with honey. It was perfect. My daughter has a Strawberry Steamer. Great barista and fun decor and lots of souvenirs. Girdwood is a wonderful little town. One of my favorite. read more

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Delicious coffee, I got an iced vanilla latte with added English toffee syrup and I drank it so fast that I couldn't get a picture! Hit the spot for sure. There is also some fun books, games, trinkets, etc on the wall while you wait in line if there is one. We didn't get any food but there were some waffles that looked really good that other people were eating. Service was slower but that was mainly because it was bussssyyyyy during Girdwood days. Ambiance was a laid back hangout read more

Closes at 5pm. I had matcha with almond milk and it was really tasty. We did see it was open until 7pm but the signs say they changed their hours. So this is a heads up. read more

The Grind - Entrance from the side view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

After working out early in the Alyeska gym and pool we were looking for a local restaurant for breakfast. Finding one on a Wednesday proved a challenge his mid winter day. Fortunately, The Grind was open The Grind proved to be a warm, laidback, friendly local roaster/coffee shop that, fortunately, open at 7am every morning. They sever a varied of tasty waffles and have bagels & muffins you can toast up. Their coffee is excellent. read more

The Grind - Warm, comfortable, and enjoying a rich cup of coffee. This is my happy place this cold winter morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Great coffee and great service!!! The shop is very interesting and eclectic...very unassuming. When we're traveling it's really hard to find great decaf espresso, this place is it!!! read more

I forget what they call it (shot in the dark? Sludge cup?), but I got a shot of espresso in drip coffee. I asked for them to add oat milk and did not add sugar. Best coffee of my life, hands down! If I'm ever back in the area, i will be back. read more

Eclectic, fun coffee shop off the beaten path. We made the drive just for fun and stopped because coffee sounded good. Boy was it! I ordered a coffee latte and it really was a great cup of coffee. Excellent service, fun vibe, great atmosphere. Especially if you're a fan of Star Wars. read more

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Don't let the look of this place put you off, it's a cute, quirky coffee joint in Girdwood, that offers teas, coffees, food options and all with a smile. The service was excellent! This was a gem that we tripped across, I highly recommend. read more

The Grind - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

Absolutely wonderful. Puts Starbucks to shame! I wish now I would have gotten the largest size they sold. On the road to Homer get off in Girdwood for coffee! read more

The Grind - Doesn't look like much but the coffee is superior. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

I strolled down here for a leisurely late morning, midsummer coffee. Upon entering, you know you're in for a treat. The walls are decorated with pop culture art on canvases with abstract landscapes thrown in. There's a Periodic Table of Elements throw on the nearby couch, jar candles to pop culture icons, Narwhal-horn shaped mints, and a whole collection of memes sandwiched under the glass on the counter. My favorite part of this cafe is simply that its not a vessel just for tourism as much of Girdwood has become. Having stayed there a little over an hour, it seems more of a mixture between locals and travelers alike. The barista was absolutely the best. I typically don't have coffee drinks with whipped cream, but I have to say their mocha is really fantastic with some. Considering they have an in-house coffee grinder you can see from the front window, I trust this location knows its beans. The location is a welcome reprieve from more touristy areas, and even those who enter seem to adopt a different countenance upon walking in. Kind, no-nonsense, efficient service with delicious coffee. Waffles seem a particular specialty, but I'll have to save that bite for next time. read more

Awesome cafe! I ordered a latte and worked from here for a few hours. It's evident that the owner cares about all of the patrons. Super welcoming! I'll be back. read more

Totally worth the 5-minute detour off the road to AWCC. I had a delicious mocha and my wife had an excellent Irish cream cappuccino. They roast their coffee beans daily, and also have a lot of quirky knickknacks to browse and buy. 10/10. read more

This place was recommended while we were on vacation. The shop is very cool/weird and definitely worth the trip. Went in off season so town was pretty much empty but views of the area are awesome. The coffee was very good and the waffle was your basic waffle but so worth it. Service was nice. read more

Place is dirty, in a trailer park... I was surprised when the trailer park seemed more delightful than the inside of this business. The bagel was not cooked you have to cook it yourself I guess ? The guy taking my order said that he missed working at Starbucks and he wishes his place could be more like them. The coffee was good though, as I would expect from a barista. Probably will buy a keurig and travel with it from now on. Save myself the 17 bucks and the misery of being man-splaned what my drink is actually made of. read more

This is a treasure in such a small town. We visited while Covid precautions are still in place, and it was perfect. We ordered outside and had a lovely covered table to sit at. The coffee was amazing- they had all different options as well as milk alternatives (soy, coconut, almond, oat, etc) which was a huge win. They also had great waffles (even gluten free options). Lastly, the service from the staff was amazing. So nice. Highly recommend making this a stop! read more

Came to the Grind often during my month-long vacation in Girdwood. The local customers and staff were nice (to my fellow visiting tourists: please be considerate), the mochas were delicious, and the pumpkin strudel muffins were addictive. read more

Cute, funky little coffee shop. Great coffee. Friendly service. Unique gifts. Fun atmosphere and outstanding view at outside seating. Thanks for the hospitality, y'all! read more

The coffee was just ok. There was nothing absolutely amazing about it but it will hold you over. One of my favorite things is checking out local small coffee shops and this one just didn't have anything to write home about. I will note the staff was polite and friendly. read more

Stopped in for an unplanned visit as we were passing time while waiting for a table to open up for dinner at a nearby restaurant. Tristan gave us the best service and accommodations for our waiting period. He fixed yummy hot chocolates for the four kiddos in our party, a London Fog for my friend, perfect cappuccino for me, and even gave us samples of their apple cider vinegar immunity boosting shots! We had a fun and relaxing time, and appreciated the awesome and knowledgeable customer service. Definitely check out this Girdwood gem - you won't be disappointed. read more

Funky little coffee shop that takes me back to my college days. Their lattes are PERFECT. A 16 oz latte and a 16 oz sludge set us back 7.50. Not bad for great coffee and a town notorious for high prices. Extra cool? Table top arcade games from the 80's and a dashboard Jesus. read more

Great atmosphere inside with cute gifts and keepsakes you can take home. Also, fantastic coffee! Must try if in the area.

Cute and quirky coffee place with really good hot chocolate!! Couldn't spend time here but would have liked to... read more

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Amazing coffee and great options. I love the decor inside and the baristas are always friendly. Definitely recommend

Loved visiting The Grind at our way to Seward this morning! It was the place to be for locals with line before it even opened. Great coffee, friendly staff, and stunning views!! read more

The Grind - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Girdwood, Alaska

The Grind had COVID protocols to keep people safe and they had the best bacon waffle I have ever tried!

Beat coffee ever!! Great service. Make sure you take home some coffee beans for home.

In these crazy days, The Grind is doing it right. As many businesses must make concessions to a global pandemic, The Grind offers outside service only and requires all patrons to order with a mask. According to Facebook, they expect to open up this summer as Covid 19 subsides. The coffee all this week was excellent. And the baristas I encountered were friendly and quick with jokes. Made me feel at home read more

This place is quirky and adorable. It's very cozy and has local vibes. The coffee tastes great!

Grind tell you what if you're looking for a good cup of coffee in the morning with real pleasant hostesses and good conversation with locals and out of towners just set enjoy your coffee to great place to go I'd recommend it thanks read more

Dark bold coffee that will get you out of the darkest winter slumber and onto the slopes! Eccentric vibes, whimsical merchandise and artwork. Even has a retro Pac-Man game to sit and play while you sip espresso or munch a muffin. We keep going back again and again. read more