Ground Up Cafe

Ground Up Cafe Menu

(312) 374-1348
900 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607

Bites


Spinach Pie
$6.00
Our famous spinach pie. Phyllo dough, spinach, feta, dill, delicious. Available all day.
Ham & Cheese Pie
$6.25
Puff pastry, slices of chopped ham, and gruyere cheese. Available all day.
Cheese Pie
$5.50
Phyllo dough and a balanced blend of three cheeses feta, ricotta, gruyere. Available all day.
Ham & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich
$6.75
Honey-smoked ham, shredded cheddar, 1 scrambled egg all on a toasted English muffin.
Turkey & Swiss Breakfast Sandwich
$6.75
Oven roasted turkey slices, creamy Swiss cheese, 1 scrambled egg all on a toasted English muffin.
Spinach & Mozzarella Breakfast Sandwich
$6.50
Sauteed spinach, shredded mozzarella, 1 scrambled egg all on a toasted English muffin.
*New* Breakfast Quesadilla *Gluten Free Tortilla*
*Gluten Free Tortilla* stuffed with scrambled egg, ham, turkey, and cheddar cheese. Available as a 1/2 Quesadilla or one (1) full Quesadilla * Disclaimer * Not made in a Gluten - Free environment.May not be suitable for people with extreme sensitivity to Gluten.
Muffin
$3.50
Available all day.
Gluten-Free Muffins
$3.50
Available all day.
French Croissant
$3.50
Available all day
Chocolate Croissant
$3.50
Available all day
Almond Croissant
$3.50
Available all day.
9 Grain Croissant
$3.75
Available all day.
Apple Fritter Donut
$3.75
Soft, but crunchy fritter-batter, made with pieces of apple, fried & glazed to perfection.
Old Fashioned Donut
$3.50
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.
Parfait-
$4.50
For Fruit Parfait: DISCONTINUED. For Date Parfait: Layered parfait with granola, 100 % nonfat Greek yogurt, Diced Medjool Dates + 100 % pure honey. ** (PARFAITS Contains nuts, Greek Yogurt naturally becomes more dense in the presence of granola, so excuse the thickness) **
Hardboiled Eggs
$3.00
2 hard-boiled eggs perfectly seasoned with salt & pepper.
Bagel
$3.00
Available all day.
Julienne Salad
$10.00
Mixed green salad garnished with narrow strips of cheese, ham, turkey, sliced hard-boiled egg and tomatoes. Coupled with a side of homemade ranch dressing.
Honey Chicken Salad
10.00
Mixed greens plus carrots, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and honeyed chicken breast accompanied with a side of pure balsamic vinaigrette.

$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 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 (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
$3.00
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.
Gibraltar
$3.50
4.5 oz. Aka. cortado or a smaller, cooler, latte. Available all day.
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 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 Latte
Sweet, decadent matcha green tea with milk. Served over ice.
Freddo Espresso
$4.25
A shot of espresso, whipped to perfection, and served over ice.
Freddo Cappuccino
$4.50
A double-shot of whipped espresso & creamy whipped skim milk (default). All served over ice.
*SPECIAL* Batch Brewed Iced Coffee
A well-balanced, full bodied, medium roasted coffee.
Greektown Frappe
5.00
The original frap: water and Nescafe, whipped and served over ice, topped off with a dollop of milk.

$Just Coffee


Medium Roast - The Daily Grind
Available all day. Love this Roast ? Checkout the & quot;Retail Coffee & quot;section to buy a bag!
Light Roast - Rise and Grind
Available all day unless sold out (usually by noon). Love this Roast ? Checkout the & quot;Retail Coffee & quot;section to buy a bag!
Dark Roast GroundWork
Available all day unless sold out. Love this Roast ? Checkout the & quot;Retail Coffee & quot;section to buy a bag!
Just Iced Coffee
Our signature medium roast, The Daily Grind, brewed hot, chilled over night and served over iced. Available all day. Love this Roast ? Checkout the & quot;Retail Coffee & quot;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
$27.00
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.
One-Dozen Cookies
$22.00
1 dozen of our soft, fresh baked chocolate cookies!
Box of Muffins
$17.00
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.
Trio of our Famous Hand Pies
17.00
1 of each of our famous hand pies - spinach & feta, 3-cheese, & ham+cheese.

$Retail Coffee!

A selection of our artfully crafted, small batch roasted, blends, single origins, and specialty coffees.
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. Bright and upbeat, but level - headed, overall.A true morning motivator. A 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. Remember why. Why you set the alarm so early. Why you filled your tank on the way home. Why you picked your outfit and prepared lunch the night before. Why you went to bed before the nightly news. Remember why. Your why is an unparalleled standard and how you go about your pursuit should be no different. Rise & amp;Grind’ s why is how you fuel yours.Truly crafted for purpose. A lively beginning, peppy core, and natural urbane demeanor.Just like you. #RiseAndGrind #GroundUpCoffee
The Daily Grind - True Medium Roast - 12oz-Whole Bean
You're not like the rest. You can & #39;t sit still. Time won&# 39;t pass you by. You & #39;re a creator, a builder, a mover and shaker of things. Movers need momentum. Something smooth, but with a pick-up to fuel the grind. All day. Every day. The Daily Grind - True Medium Roast is for you. Compliments of light and dark balance flavor and viscosity. A clean blend to pick you up and never leave you with the jitters. A true loyalist. Just what you need.
GroundWork - Dark Roast - 12oz-Whole Bean
Bold + Concentrated + Consistent = GroundWork A bold, full - bodied cup that holds its integrity all throughout. Features base notes of dark cherry, cocoa, and hazelnut with soft undertones of vanilla, berries, and a montblanc cake finish. Lay the GroundWork. What do the Seven Wonders of the World and most successful and celebrated people have in common ? A solid foundation. Impenetrable and resolute in form and function. Developed by bona - fide GroundWork until the vision comes to fruition. GroundWork is simple in theory, but only the tenacious follow through day in and day out. Work past the traditional 9 to 5. Work that burns the midnight oil. Work that demands sacrifice. Work that few are up for. Work that embodies Ground Up. Bold + Concentrated + Consistent = GroundWork The formula for a solid foundation and what all monuments and legacies are built upon. Lay the GroundWork and build yours. #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. First 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. COLOMBIAN– SUPREMO - Finca Flor De Apia - Riseralda Region Sweet and floral with plum, finish of cherry and toffee notes GUATEMALA - FINCA LA HERMOSA Winner, Cup of Excellence Guatemala 2017 Citrusy orange, creamy chocolate and vanilla finish KENYA - LENANA Rich of pineapple, and mango with a red wine acidity and a cocoa background BRAZIL - GOLDEN ALTA MOGIANA Distinct syrupy sweetness and a slight background of toasted almonds SUMATRA - GAYO MOUNTAIN Heavy body with mineral density and a tame, earthy finish ADD 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. Incredibly complex and yet harmonious overall. A broad and deep cup with a rich, nut - milk body and riesling acidity. Base notes of black cherry - chocolate mousse are complemented with honey and almond for a blancmange finish. It’ s a new day. The dust has settled and the sunrise is steady. Few 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. These people are hustlers. Hustlers know that the early bird gets the worm because the early bird puts in the work. Hustlers do what others won’ t today so tomorrow they can do what others can’ t. Hustlers beat talent when talent doesn & #39;t hustle. Hustlers aren’t average and their wake up call shouldn’t be either. Ground Zero Half-Light was made for the hustler’s ambition. An inviting front, smooth tongue, with a rind, but zesty finish to seal the deal. # HalfLight #GroundUpCoffee
Seasonal Single Origin (Red-Honey Nicaragua) - 12oz-Whole Bean
$25.00
This coffee has special attributes due to its microclimate and particular, unadulterated terrain. In cupping you first experience a variety of bright floral fragrances. The first sip will strike deep flavors of red apple and caramel. Baker's chocolate, tart cherry and residual tropical fruits then follow in the middle. The cup leaves the palate clean in a dry, sweet riesling-like finish. FINCA LAS BRUMAS The Las Brumas farm was established in 2014 by the Paguaga family.Las Brumas is located in the San Fernando mountains of the Nueva Segovia, Dipilto region.Most of the terrain is rugged and mountainous.The terroir has not been disturbed in its natural state, covered by a lush forest of pine trees and other native trees to the area where monkeys, birds and other native animals live freely. Specifics: •Elevation: 1, 250 - 1, 350 meters ASL• Varietals: Caturra and Catuai yellow and red• Processes: hand wash, natural, honey;Sun drying on elevated beds• Harvest: January - April• Location: San Fernando, Nicaragua(N13 45, 400 W86 20, 735) * The wet Process is done by hand in Las Brumas.The coffee cherry is measured and pulped without water then fermented between 15 and 24 hours.After fermentation, the beans are sent to the Santa Lucila Dry Mill located in Ocotal, Nueva Segovia Dipilto.*The dry process In the Santa Lucila Mill consists of drying the beans down to 11 degrees of humidity on African beds.After this, the beans are stored in cellars where they are homogenized.The beans are retrieved only when orders are received and involves hand - selecting only the top export quality for consumption.*The top quality coffee then goes through another layer of quality control through a specialized electronic machine to remove any imperfections.The beans are yet again inspected by hand to further mitigate any imperfections that have remained.*The Paguaga family are their own exporter and the coffee exports are made directly from the Santa Lucila Mill to the final customer they have directly made purchase agreements with.
**LIMITED EDITION** THE OFFICIAL QUARANTINE COFFEE - MASSIVE 2LB BAG - PREGROUND
$66.66
Desperate times call for desperate measures, so, we at Ground Up whipped up a blend unlike any other. This two pound monster is perfect mix of our signature Rise & Grind Light Roast Blend & Premium Matcha Powder. Floral, citrus & vanilla notes balance green earth undertones. Our Rise & amp;Grind is packed with CGA(polyphenol chlorogenic acid) a naturally occurring antioxidant in light roast coffees known for protecting human cells against damage and anti - inflammatory properties while Green Tea, which our Matcha is derived from is a known natural anti - viral and antioxidant powerhouse. Already pre - ground and ready - to - brew, our massive 2 lb Doomsday blend is designed to hold over your caffeine addiction from quarantine until doomsday. ** * 10 % of sale(subtotal) Donated to Covid - 19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO ** * -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.* ADD TO CART

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