Grinders Coffee Company

I was looking for a secluded coffee shop that wasn’t teeming with hipsters and of course, offered quality coffee. Grinders was perfect. It has a large, diverse menu with different coffee flavors and specialties. I happily ordered the Viennese Mocha, which was delicious!
The clientele looked older and local; it seemed like a genuine place to catch up and chat with friends, vs. a place to bring your laptop and work on your computer. I was the latter. I had trouble with the Wi-​Fi, the service was pretty slow, but I definitely enjoyed the coffee!

A solid independent coffee shop. They get 5 stars just for trying to serve good coffee in the Starbucks age. They roast their own beans, have two house blends and several single origins, and the typical coffee shop food menu of sandwiches and such. They may not serve what I consider to be «connoisseur level» coffee but the basic fundamentals are there (no V60 pour overs or milligram-​perfect dosing rituals though, lol). The beans are roasted on site in small batches and are fresh. Don’t get me wrong, the coffee is very good but if your standard is a Klatch or Intelligentsia then you may not leave completely impressed. It still falls well within my range of acceptability
They’ve been here forever and are very active in supporting the local Sunnyslope arts scene and community. Not hipster — upscale, this isn’t Cartel or Lux, just a nice local coffee joint where you will find a mix of old timers meeting for their daily coffee and high schoolers from across the street hanging out after school.
They have a nice espresso blend and they do cold-​pressed coffee as well. The Americano is my standard. And if you want a decaf you can order a Why Bother, lol.

I had coffee there today with a good friend and just loved this neat little place. The barista was very sweet and our drinks were ready pretty quick. Not really anything exciting but a nice little quiet place to have coffee and conversation. There wasn’t a whole lot of pastries but what we had was good. I would definitely come back.

Always fresh, coffee is roasted in the store once or twice a week and nicely blended. The owner and staff are real people and involved in the community. Doesn’t have the corporate clone franchise vibe.

I grew up in Sunnyslope. Where this little mall is where the Dog N’Suds resided. I am always amazed to see the development along Dunlap; the area which gave my parents (from New Hampshire) a small town feel in the depth of Phoenix. That was the late 70’s and early 70’s. Now there is no longer a Brookshires to get your coffee but this little java shack. Tucked into a little strip mall it has a cute little patio which I am sure is nice when the weather us the same. Inside there is a bank of hook ups for electronic devices, local artwork and a menu similar to other espresso bars. The cookie I had was homemade and delish. The hot mocha skinny was very good with their own roasted beans freshly ground. Nice sweetness on the mocha and no whipped because I ordered it skinny. I like this spot.

Over this place. This used to be our favorite coffee spot. Seems to have gone down hill a bit. Not the same friendly employees and quality is lacking. Also, shouldn’t take 20 minutes to make an americano, especially when I’m the only customer waiting for a drink.

I was hopeful… beans roasted on site — check. Hipster baristas — check. Drinkable espresso shots — ummm… barely…really meh espresso, and, seeing as they’re Grinder’s Coffee Company, it seems that this would be the most important thing. Kind of seemed like they didn’t tamp the grounds enough before pulling the shots, maybe?
If I’m in the area again, I may give them another shot at shots, but… I wouldn’t go out of my way to do so based on the first impression.

They seemed to offer really good tasting espresso drinks here with not too much milk. They looked like they had a steady flow of regulars

Better than Starbucks. Always friendly.

I’m just giving them a 4 star review because the coffee is great. To the young barista with the hat on, you are in desperate need of a hug. Please remember that you work in the service industry. I know people have bad days but you sir have a bad attitude all the time. Be nice to your coworkers and be nice to the people you serve. Unless they’re being jerks like you. Then be an ass. But then again, you already know how to be one.

The coffee and my sandwich were alright – it was the experience that really left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
I stopped in on a Sunday afteroon, wanting a bite to eat and an iced coffee. There was no sign of food on the main menu, and when I asked if they had any, the guy at the register pointed to a stack of papers. I looked and saw they were a circle-​what-​you-​want type thing, so I did that. Then he proceeded to tell me they were out of turkey as well as pepperjack. Ok, sub ham for turkey and jack for pepperjack. Then he tells me they’re out of iced coffee… now sure how, but fine… I picked something else. As my credit card was running he made an exasperated noise and told me they were out of pretzel buns too. Honestly, I was at my wits end at this point, but since my card already run and I was starving, I just rolled with it and told him to put it on sourdough. The other guy behind the counter was apologetic, saying they get their shipments on Mondays and that was why they were out of so many things.
I had asked the guy who rang me up for the wifi password and I sat down and attempted to connect to the wifi. There was no network with their name, so I chose the strongest signal, but it wasn’t theirs. When the guy who took my order brought out my sandwich I asked which network it was. He told me (and it was not anything obvious) with a tone like I was a total moron and I was putting him out for asking. Then, at 1:30 he walked up to me and said «I just wanted to tell you that we close at 2:00 sharp.» I could already tell because they were bringing in the outside furniture, plus I had checked with the nicer of the two employees not two minutes before that, but thank you for the rude reminder.
It’s really a shame that I had such an awful experience, because I’m signing a lease at a place really close to here. I’d love to have a local coffee shop I feel comfortable stopping by or working in, but this one certainly isn’t it.

I ran over to this location because I needed to do some computer work before a local doctors appointment. It is truly a hidden gem! Reminds me of the local coffee shops in NJ. Dive bar and diner feel in a coffee shop.
The woman working the register was very sweet and knowledgable about the coffee beans. She answered all and any questions I had and also asked me how much almond milk I’d like in my coffee which is surprising because I’ve noticed a lot of coffee shops in the valley just add what they think is best. I chose the coffee of the day which was their Heavenly Roast and it is very smooth and fresh.
I live about 15 minutes away from here but I doubt this will be my last stop in!

The coffee is great and the refills ate free!!! And they have free wifi… how does it get better than this? ?
Plenty of parking and friendly staff.
A good place to hang out!

Great place I found by accident after moving into the area! Coffee is tasty! Food is yummy and the live music they had Thursday evening was a treat! Seating could improve and be more comfy, it i small inside but typical for a coffee shop. I would like to see the artwork on a larger scale with one featured artist at a time because the pieces were small and by different artists which was distracting. But the artwork is local and not high priced. Stop in and try it out!

Great White Chocolate Mocha. Perfect balance of coffee and white chocolate. White chocolate was not so overpowering where you could still get that coffee kick we need. Great place… would definitely come back!!!

Very chill atmosphere. Nothing extravagant. Looks like the owners grinder collection on display and fresh beans in boxes and bags. Barista was pretty fantastic, some of her own artwork hung on the walls and she had witty answers to our questions. I tried the vinese mocha latte, because if it has an odd name, I will probably try it (; the flavor is sold: cinnamon, mocha, almond and espresso. Very tasty. I am not usually a huge fan of mocha, but I could definitely drink this. (:

Grinders does Coffee and Grinders
This is an excellent coffee house. A wall of green beans, take your choice, Grinders will roast to your taste. They sell a river of beverages and offer a variety of sandwiches. Artsy indoor setting, phenomenal outdoor seating in late March. For me, it couldn’t be much better. Oh yes, empty burlap 50 kilo coffee bags cost less than a cup of iced chai.

About time I wrote a review for this awesome coffeehouse. The irony is I am not much of a coffee drinker, I prefer tea. The baristas here know how to make good tea and from the amount of people that frequent this place for coffee, I am assuming they make good coffee too. They grind their own coffee and when that happens, it can get a little loud but it’s for a short time.
So what do I love about this place?
1) The staff is friendly, they make an effort to know your name and remember your orders. The second day I walked in, Drew, one of the baristas greeted me with a smile and remembered my order. It feels good to start your morning with happy faces.
2) The tea is really good because they know how to brew it so it doesn’t taste bitter. I also got their hot chocolate once and I happened to stop into Starbucks that evening for a hot chocolate and it tasted disgusting to me. I guess my taste buds were spoiled from the morning hot chocolate .
3) They open early morning (6am) and have plenty outlets and tables for studying. It’s usually quiet except in the mornings around 7:30 — 8:30 and afternoons around 3:00 — 4:00 when the high school kids are out.
4) Outdoor seating is available and the inside is well lit and gets plenty sunlight. (I don’t like to study in dark places, not so great for the eyes)
5) Very affordable
6) FREE refills on the tea!
7) Free wi-​fi
The lunch sandwiches are $ 7.50 and they’re okay– nothing to rave about. However, the blueberry Danish is delicious, better than strawberry!

The crew at Grinders is very friendly. They learn your name, greet you by your name when you enter, and ask if you’d like your usual. I usually arrive as a morning stop on my way to work, and there’s a group of regulars lounging there which adds to the friendly atmosphere.
The coffee is great and it’s awesome to see the collection of wares from the local artists.

I think I’m in love. Truth is, I’m promiscuous with coffeehouses and tend to love the one I’m with. But Grinder’s is an adorably soothing place for a Sunday morning coffee, being completely without hip conceptual DJs, big screen TVs, or deal-​making hipsters. Sip your brew, watch the progress of the sun over the mountain, read an actual print newspaper.
The sweet roll is properly flaky, not squishy, and has either cream cheese or sour cream frosting. This is the best flaky pastry I’ve had in Phoenix.
Of course, you’re now in Sunnyslope, with nothing to do but a small shopping center. Walk to the transit center and find a bus up to the antique shops on Cave Creek.