Ground Level

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Ground Level is where we keep the running notes. Thoughts from behind the bar. Things we’ve been sitting with. Seasonal shifts, quiet observations, and the occasional favorite worth sharing. Nothing here is urgent. Everything here is intentional.

notes, moments, and selections from inside the shop.

A Letter From Our Head Groundskeeper

What We're Growing

What makes Grounds feel like home has always been the people inside it

Culture

Coffee Origins

Brewing

Perfect Pour Over

News

New Seasonal Blend

5 min read

Tips

Storage Guide

3 min read

Events

Tasting Workshop

2 min read

FAQ's

GENERAL QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?
WE’RE OPEN TUESDAY–SATURDAY, 8 AM – 6 PM. CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
YOU’LL FIND US IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, AL.

2214 2ND AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

DO YOU HAVE WI-FI?
YES! GRAB A DRINK, SETTLE IN, AND GET SOME WORK DONE.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?
STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEARBY. SEE PARKING-TIPS.

DO YOU OFFER TABLE RESERVATIONS?
NOPE! SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

COFFEE AND DRINKS

WHAT TYPES OF COFFEE DO YOU OFFER?
WE SERVE ESPRESSO-BASED DRINKS, DRIP COFFEE, AND SEASONAL SPECIALS. NO POUR-OVERS (FOR NOW!).

WHAT KIND OF BEANS DO YOU USE?
OUR ESPRESSO IS A BRAZIL ORIGIN FROM CALA COFFEE, A LOCAL BIRMINGHAM ROASTER. WE USE THEIR WORK IN PROGRESS BLEND FOR DRIP COFFEE AND COLD-BREW.

DO YOU OFFER ALTERNATIVE MILK OPTIONS?
WE ONLY USE OAT, ALMOND, AND MACADAMIA MILK. NO DAIRY MILK AVAILABLE!

DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGAR-FREE OPTIONS?
WE HAVE SUGAR-FREE VANILLA SYRUP.

DO YOU SELL BOTTLED DRINKS?
YES, WE CARRY A SELECTION OF BOTTLED AND CANNED BEVERAGES. OPTIONS VARY, SO CHECK IN-STORE!

FOOD AND DIETARY NEEDS

DO YOU OFFER FOOD?
YES! WE HAVE A SELECTION OF PASTRIES FROM LAST CALL BAKING CO. AND BONBONS FROM CHOCOLATIERS AROUND THE U.S.

DO YOU HAVE ANY GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS?
WE OFFER SOME GLUTEN-FREE ITEMS, BUT OPTIONS MAY BE LIMITED. ASK US IN-STORE FOR DETAILS!

DO YOU HAVE ANY VEGAN OPTIONS?
WE TYPICALLY HAVE A FEW VEGAN-FRIENDLY ITEMS, BUT AVAILABILITY VARIES. CHECK WITH US FOR THE LATEST OFFERINGS!

OTHER

IS YOUR SHOP DOG-FRIENDLY?
SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALWAYS ALLOWED INSIDE.

DO YOU OFFER GIFT CARDS?
YES! GRAB ONE IN-STORE OR ONLINE.

DO YOU HAVE A LOYALTY PROGRAM?
WE DO! ASK US IN-STORE ABOUT HOW TO EARN REWARDS ON YOUR COFFEE RUNS.

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