The Grove Coffee House - Independence

My friend and I stopped by for our morning cup and well, everyone who worked there was nice. The coffee was very burnt and bitter tasting and they were very heavy on the syrup for the iced drinks. There was a woman there selling baked goods and those were AWESOME. Definitely stop by when she’s there.

Stopped here for an afternoon cup of joe. Very typical coffee shop. Good coffee and simple pastries to go along with it. Nice friendly service.

I like this place because its very close to where I do Pilates and sometimes I need a “pick me up” before class. Inside this place is so cute. There is a little bar area up front that looks out to the street. This is where I always sit. On the side and back are smaller tables and seating area. It always smells so great in there. I love the smell of coffee. On this occasion I got the warm apple cider and it was to DIE for! Whip cream on top. So yum! I have had other things from there as well and they are equally as good. The hot chocolate and the Carmel macchiato are great choices as well. I have never tried their bakery items since I am always about to workout and that just seems wrong somehow. Although I dont know why since my drinks alone probably have over 1000 calories each. Anyway, one day I will and I know they will be great since I heard they are homemade. They have all day breakfast. That’s a win in my book!

If you need a place to just sit and work or sit and talk, this place is great. Has alternatives to dairy (soy, almond, coconut), baked goods, and a really friendly and accommodating staff. They were out of brownies the day I was there, so I had a thick slice of banana chai bread, which was fine. My almond milk decaf latte could have been warmer, but it was a hot afternoon; had a nice mint tea later.

It’s not on the menu. They hide it in the fridge. Ask for it and swoon! Bacon Quiche is where it’s at, Foodie Friends! I’m a dairy woman and carry my own cream so I ordered an espresso shot. The reason I’m giving a four star review is because the coffee isn’t organic and the sugar isn’t turbinado. Seriously, how hard can it be to go organic? Get with the program!!!