Ground Up Coffee & Bites Menu

900 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Bites

    • Spinach Pie

      Our famous spinach pie. Phyllo dough, spinach, feta, dill, delicious. Available all day.
      $6.00
    • Ham & Cheese Pie

      Puff pastry, slices of chopped ham, and gruyere cheese. Available all day.
      $6.25
    • Cheese Pie

      Phyllo dough and a balanced blend of three cheeses feta, ricotta, gruyere. Available all day.
      $5.50
    • Ham & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich

      Honey-smoked ham, shredded cheddar, 1 scrambled egg all on a toasted English muffin.
      $6.75
    • Turkey & Swiss Breakfast Sandwich

      Oven roasted turkey slices, creamy Swiss cheese, 1 scrambled egg all on a toasted English muffin.
      $6.75
    • Spinach & Mozzarella Breakfast Sandwich

      Sauteed spinach, shredded mozzarella, 1 scrambled egg all on a toasted English muffin.
      $6.50
    • Muffin

      Available all day.
      $3.50
    • Gluten-Free Muffins

      Available all day.
      $3.50
    • French Croissant

      Available all day
      $3.50
    • Chocolate Croissant

      Available all day
      $3.50
    • Almond Croissant

      Available all day.
      $3.50
    • 9 Grain Croissant

      Available all day.
      $3.75
    • Apple Fritter Donut

      Soft, but crunchy fritter-batter, made with pieces of apple, fried & glazed to perfection.
      $3.75
    • Old Fashioned Donut

      A variety of cake doughnut prepared in the shape of a ring with tapered edges around it giving it a crunchier or crisper texture compared to other styles of cake doughnuts, and typically has cracks and pores on its surface, but soft and sweet on the inside.
      $3.50
    • Parfait

      For Fruit Parfait: DISCONTINUED.\nFor Date Parfait: Layered parfait with granola, 100% nonfat Greek yogurt, Diced Medjool Dates + 100% pure honey. \n\n**(PARFAITS Contains nuts, Greek Yogurt naturally becomes more dense in the presence of granola, so excuse the thickness)**
      $4.50
    • Hardboiled Eggs

      2 hard-boiled eggs perfectly seasoned with salt & pepper.
      $3.00
    • Bagel

      Available all day.
      $3.00
  • Hot Specialty Drinks

    • Latte (HOT)

      A shot of espresso (larger sizes get a double shot), steamed milk & a layer of foam on top. The classic milk & espresso drink. Available all day.
    • MOCHA (Choco) Latte (HOT)

      A shot of espresso (larger sizes get a double shot), rich dark chocolate sauce, steamed milk & a thin, layer of foam on top. Available all day.
    • Masala Chai Latte (HOT)

      An energizing blend of rich spices, real vanilla, slow brewed organic black tea, with steamed milk.
    • Golden Chai Latte (HOT) (Turmeric Ginger)

      A calming blend of organic turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass with a slow-brewed herbal tea. Served with steamed milk.
    • Matcha Latte *GREEN TEA*(HOT)

      Sweet, decadent matcha green tea with steamed milk. Available all day.
    • Cappuccino

      Available all day.
    • Americano (HOT)

      Shot of espresso (larger sizes get a double-shot) with hot water. Available all day.
    • Espresso

      Freshly prepared coffee through finely ground beans that is rich & aromatic with a natural layer of crema on top perfect for coffee purists. Available all day.
    • Macchiato

      3 oz. A shot of espresso with a small dollop of foam (3 oz. total). Perfect for those looking to take the edge off their espresso. Available all day.
      $3.00
    • Gibraltar

      4.5 oz. Aka. cortado or a smaller, cooler, latte. Available all day.
      $3.50
    • Hot Chocolate

    • Greek Coffee

      Classic Greek coffee (aka unfiltered shot of espresso). Available all day.
  • Cold Specialty Drinks

    • Cold Brew

      Coarsely ground coffee beans steeped 12-16 hours in cold water, served over ice.
    • Red-Eye Nitro

      Cold brewed coffee infused with espresso. Pressed through nitrogen. Served over ice.
    • Iced Latte

      A shot of espresso with milk over ice. The classic milk and espresso drink.
    • Iced MOCHA(Choco) Latte

      A shot of espresso (larger sizes get a double shot), rich dark chocolate sauce, and COLD milk of your choice- all over ice. Available all day.
    • Iced Masala Chai Latte

      An energizing blend of rich spices, real vanilla, slow brewed organic black tea, with milk. Served over ice.
    • Iced Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte

      A combination of sweet and spicy without caffeine. Rich turmeric and lemongrass balanced with your choice of milk and served over ice.
    • Iced Americano

      Shot of espresso (larger sizes get a double-shot) mixed with cold water and served over ice. Available all day.
    • (ICED) Matcha *GREEN TEA*Latte

      Sweet, decadent matcha green tea with milk. Served over ice.
    • Freddo Espresso

      A shot of espresso, whipped to perfection, and served over ice.
      $4.25
    • Freddo Cappuccino

      A double-shot of whipped espresso & creamy whipped skim milk (default). All served over ice.
      $4.50
    • SPECIAL* Batch Brewed Iced Coffee

      A well-balanced, full bodied, medium roasted coffee.
    • Greektown Frappe

      The original frap: water and Nescafe, whipped and served over ice, topped off with a dollop of milk.
      $5.00
  • Just Coffee

    • Medium Roast - The Daily Grind

      Available all day.\nLove this Roast? Checkout the "Retail Coffee" section to buy a bag!
    • Light Roast - Rise And Grind

      Available all day unless sold out (usually by noon).\nLove this Roast? Checkout the "Retail Coffee" section to buy a bag!
    • Dark Roast GroundWork

      Available all day unless sold out.\nLove this Roast? Checkout the "Retail Coffee" section to buy a bag!
    • Just Iced Coffee

      Our signature medium roast, The Daily Grind, brewed hot, chilled over night and served over iced.\n\nAvailable all day.\nLove this Roast? Checkout the "Retail Coffee" section to buy a bag!
  • Teas - Hot & Iced.

    • Hot Green Tea

      Jade Cloud by Default
    • Hot Black Tea

      Earl Grey by Default
    • Hot Herbal Tea

      Chamomile Medley by default. Caffeine-free.
    • Classic Black Iced Tea

    • Peach Black Iced Tea

  • Catering

    • Box Of Joe

      Serves 12, 8 oz. cups. Our 96 oz. box of joe comes with cream, sugar, stir sticks, and twelve 8 oz. paper cups. Currently serving our daily grind medium roast, but you may request dark or light roast.
      $27.00
    • One-Dozen Cookies

      1 dozen of our soft, fresh baked chocolate cookies!
      $22.00
    • Box Of Muffins

      6 counts. An assorted box of our fresh baked muffins. A perfect pairing with our box of Joe! Standard order is: 2 blueberry muffins, 2 chocolate muffins, 1 banana-walnut, 1 raspberry cream cheese.
      $17.00
    • Trio Of Our Famous Hand Pies

      1 of each of our famous hand pies - spinach & feta, 3-cheese, & ham+cheese.
      $17.00
  • Retail Coffee!

    • Rise & Grind - Gold Roast - 12oz-Whole Bean

      “It is well to be up before daybreak for such habit contributes to health, wealth, and wisdom.” -Aristotle.\nBright and upbeat, but level-headed, overall. A true morning motivator.\n\nA silvery rich cup with a honeysuckle sweetness at its core complimented with soft spices of clove and cinnamon. Hints of berries, pineapple, and vanilla all marry together for a panna cotta finish.\n\nRemember why.\nWhy you set the alarm so early.\nWhy you filled your tank on the way home.\nWhy you picked your outfit and prepared lunch the night before.\nWhy you went to bed before the nightly news.\nRemember why.\nYour why is an unparalleled standard and how you go about your pursuit should be no different.\nRise & Grind’s why is\nhow you fuel yours. Truly crafted for purpose.\nA lively beginning, peppy core, and natural urbane demeanor. Just like you.\n#RiseAndGrind #GroundUpCoffee
    • The Daily Grind - True Medium Roast - 12oz-Whole Bean

      You're not like the rest. \nYou can't sit still.\nTime won't pass you by. \nYou're a creator, a builder, a mover and shaker of things.\nMovers need momentum. \nSomething smooth, but with a pick-up to fuel the grind. All day. Every day.\nThe Daily Grind - True Medium Roast is for you.\nCompliments of light and dark balance flavor and viscosity. \nA clean blend to pick you up and never leave you with the jitters. A true loyalist. Just what you need.\n
    • GroundWork - Dark Roast - 12oz-Whole Bean

      Bold + Concentrated + Consistent = GroundWork\nA bold, full-bodied cup that holds its integrity all throughout.\nFeatures base notes of dark cherry, cocoa, and hazelnut with soft undertones of vanilla, berries, and a montblanc cake finish.\nLay the GroundWork.\n\nWhat do the Seven Wonders of the World and most successful and celebrated people have in common?\n\nA solid foundation.\n\n\nImpenetrable and resolute in form and function.\n\nDeveloped by bona-fide GroundWork until the vision comes to fruition.\n\nGroundWork is simple in theory, but only the tenacious follow through day in and day out.\n\n\nWork past the traditional 9 to 5.\n\nWork that burns the midnight oil.\n\nWork that demands sacrifice.\n\nWork that few are up for.\n\n\nWork that embodies Ground Up.\n\n\nBold + Concentrated + Consistent = GroundWork\n\nThe formula for a solid foundation and what all monuments and legacies are built upon.\n\n\nLay the GroundWork and build yours.\n\n\n#GroundWork #GroundUpCoffee
    • Ground Zero - Foundation ESPRESSO Blend (Italian Style) - 12oz-Whole Bean

      This blend of coffees from blue-ribbon estates has been fine tuned over 25 years to craft an elegantly complex, yet graceful cup.\nFirst impressions are a thick, full crema, part of a smooth and syrupy body finishing with a climax of complex flavor on the palate. Features base notes of caramel chocolate, hazelnut, citrus, cherrywood and dark plum. A natural, honey sweetness follows at the bottom of the cup.\n \n\nCOLOMBIAN – SUPREMO- Finca Flor De Apia - Riseralda Region\nSweet and floral with plum, finish of cherry and toffee notes\nGUATEMALA - FINCA LA HERMOSA \nWinner, Cup of Excellence Guatemala 2017\nCitrusy orange, creamy chocolate and vanilla finish\nKENYA - LENANA\nRich of pineapple, and mango with a red wine acidity and a cocoa background\nBRAZIL - GOLDEN ALTA MOGIANA\nDistinct syrupy sweetness and a slight background of toasted almonds\nSUMATRA - GAYO MOUNTAIN\nHeavy body with mineral density and a tame, earthy finish\nADD TO CART
    • Half Light - Signature Gold Roast ESPRESSO Blend (Third Wave Roast) - 12oz-Whole Bean

      An inviting front, smooth tongue, with a rind, but zesty finish to seal the deal.\nIncredibly complex and yet harmonious overall.\nA broad and deep cup with a rich, nut-milk body and riesling acidity.\nBase notes of black cherry-chocolate mousse are complemented with honey and almond for a blancmange finish.\nIt’s a new day.\n\n\nThe dust has settled and the sunrise is steady.\n\nFew are up at this time, but those who are, are after it; they aren’t exactly sure what it is, but it is worth the hustle.\n\n\nThese people are hustlers.\n\n\nHustlers know that the early bird gets the worm because the early bird puts in the work.\n\nHustlers do what others won’t today so tomorrow they can do what others can’t.\n\nHustlers beat talent when talent doesn't hustle.\n\n\nHustlers aren’t average and their wake up call shouldn’t be either.\n\nGround Zero Half-Light was made for the hustler’s ambition.\n\n \n\nAn inviting front, smooth tongue, with a rind, but zesty finish to seal the deal.\n\n#HalfLight #GroundUpCoffee\n

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