I like coffee, tea, ice cream (Jake's of course!) and smoothies and hot chocolate, frozen is the best.
I love music, art, film & culture!
Music
I love everything! MUSIC IS AMAZING how could you not appreciate it all! We get so much music from local artists and hear so many great bands. Thanks for coming and sharing your passion with us. We'll keep playing your music.
Movies
Film Addict! Film Junkies on Staff. I especially love Indie Films; no big $$$ = great stories & great acting. Were going to have a screening night for local shorts soon. Stay on the look out. Also, you can catch us on cable TV on the soap opera A-Town East. We were used as a location for a scene.
About me: There was a time when coffeehouses served as the community gathering place. There you would find great debaters discussing policies, politics, community issues, etc. You would also find artist sharing, creating and expressing various art forms that would inspire people and generations. It was a community refuge and community meeting place. It was your home away from home. Here at Urban Grind we strive to be just that. To not only provide quality products, but to maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere and provide great customer service.
We are located at 962 Marietta Street (in the bottom of the MStreet Apt.), 1.5 blocks north of Nortside Dr., 2 blocks directly west of GA Tech), 404-724-0605. Also, www.urbangrindatl.com.
We serve Great Coffee, Amazing Organic Loose Leaf Tea, Smoothies, Pastries, Panini's and if you love Ice Cream, your going to love this - We serve Jake's Ice Cream; Chocolate Slap yo Mama & Brown Sugah Vanilla, mmmmm.
Another thing our customers love - our FREE Wi-Fi and comfy chairs to hang out in.
We open early, 7am during the week and 8:30am on Sat. & Sun. so come START YOUR MORNING WITH US! Great coffee and a breakfast sandwich mmm.
Who I'd like to meet: Local Artists that are looking for a great place to showcase their art. We have great wall space. I can't wait to hear from poets, authors who want to have book signings or sale their books in our shop, knitting groups who are looking for a place to meet up, filmmakers interested in indie filmmaking, gammers who want to participate in our game nights, discussion groups who want to use our living room to share and unite, workgroups who need a space to colaborate. We are your neighborhood gathering place.
WHAT'S NEW:
CUSTOMER FAVORITES:
Berry Patch Smoothie * Brown Sugah Vanilla Milkshake * Blackberry Italian Soda * White Raspberry Truffle * our Signiture Cappuccino * Iced Chai * Wildberry Smoothie * Veggie Panini * Chicken Pesto Panini * Brownie with a scoop of Brown Sugah Vanilla Ice Cream* Red Velvet Cake * Jake's Ice Cream - Chocolate Slap, Chocolate Leya Cake, Devyns Animal Crackers and more* What's your favorite?
NEW TO THE MENU:
Due to popular demand Urban Grind will continue to serve breakfast sandwiches.
TWO NEW SANDWICHES:
Veggie Burger
Thanks for letting us know what you want. We heard you loud and clear and we are adding a Veggie Burger. Come in for New York's famous Ratner's Veggie Burger served up the Urban Grind way. Come see how.
Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon Panini
We are also adding a Grilled Salmon Panini, blended with herbs and spices, with dill and cream cheese. Have it in the morning on a bagel or for lunch on Ciabetta. You'll love it both ways. We did! Just ask the staff.
Why work in the office or at home when you can eat, drink and work at Urban Grind? Don't forget that we have FREE WI-FI!
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Don't miss our popular summer drinks:
Milkshakes made with Atlanta's own Jake's Ice Cream* Raspberry Italian Soda* Sweet Iced Loose Leaf Tea* Green Tea Smoothies -Wildberry, Lemon, Mango, Strawberry, Banana, mix and match and more...)
COME IN FOR YOUR FIX!
TAKE SOME GRINDS HOME WITH YOU:
Don't forget that we sale coffee by pound and half pound. So take some grinds home with you. We'll leave it whole bean or grind it if you'd like. Breakfast Blend, Espresso, Sumatra, our House Blend, etc.
ARE YOU ON THE GRIND?: The Urban Grind Tee's. "I grind in the morning, I grind at night", "Keep Grinding" & "Need a lil Cream?". Shirts in Mens & Womens Baby Tees. Available in Store Only.
Also, check out the new designs online at www.urbangrindatl.com. Click the Store Link. There's something for everyone. Be Apart of the Revolution.
Also get the Original PUBLIC ENEMY T-Shirts, delivered by PROFESSOR GRIFF, of PE himself. Due to popular demand we have added Mens T-Shirts. So now you can get the Baby Tee for her and get the Men's shirt for him. LIMITED QUANTITY & SIZES AVAILABLE SO GET ONE QUICK. Men sizes are going fast.
CHECK OUT URBAN GRIND IN THE NEW CIARA's feat. 50 CENT VIDEO, CAN'T LEAVE HIM ALONE.
The following scenes were shot at Urban Grind; the patio scene were people are fanning themselves trying to endure the heat and the young man standing in front of the shop on a basketball as Ciara walks along the front of the shop. Additionally, you'll see our Strawberry Smoothie being enjoyed by a young child. Even babies love our smoothies! A couple of our customers were even casted as extras.
We hope to see you too, at Urban Grind!
ALSO, CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF URBAN GRIND: www.urbangrindatl.com! You can also, get your Urban Grind Gear there too!
Come see what's going on at Urban Grind and be apart of the revolution.
CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS.
Friday, Oct. 24 come check out Atlanta's local songwriters and our feature performance by UK's GST Cardinals - making their US appearence.
The GST Cardinals are a five piece rock and roll outfit that have a raw, explosive and emotionally charged sound. Upbeat music combined with poetic lyrics gives them something extraordinary. They originate from sunny Hull and formed in March 05. Band members include Dave (Vocals) Matt (Lead Guitar) Alex (Rhythm Guitar) Mark (Bass) Ollie (Drums).
Hope to see you at Urban Grind.
FILM NIGHTS
Ok, we'd heard the Actors, Directors & Filmmakers loud and clear. We currently host Poetry, Visual Art, Authors, Gamers, etc. so it's only natural that we provide a platform for Indie Filmmakers and local Actors.
We will be hosting two Film Nights.
Every 1st Friday: "Foreign & Forgotten Films" Truly great independent and foreign films that you may have seen and those overlooked by Holleywood. Come and see filmmaking at it's best. donations accepted
Come out and watch the film and join the discussion after.
Friday, Nov. 7, 7-10pm. POSTPONED. Our host is stuck in Panama and can't get back in time for tonights viewinig. There could be worst places to be stuck. :) We will rescheudule the showing of this highly anticipated film.
THE MOVIE: Money Masters
DON'T MISS THE NEXT FILM.
No cover but donations will be accepted and there is a 1 drink min. Thanks.
Every 3rd Friday: Urban Grind's Film Lounge starting November 2008!!!!
The screening will provide a platform for filmmakers to show their work and received feedback as they prepare for film festivals, look to shop their films, etc. Additionally, it will be a great opportunity for networking with directors and filmmakers as we will have industry guest speakers. Or, you might be just a film junkie like me and want to see and support indie filmmaking.
So if you are writing a film and need a co-writer? Looking for a Director with that special eye? Shooting a film and need Actors? Want to know how to get casted? Come out to the monthly film screening at Urban Grind.
Stay tuned for more details on the the first Film Lounge.
ARE YOU INTERESTED???? Want to be apart of the movement? Want your film screened here? Well, you can support this effore by making a donation to the projector and film fund.
Just click on the donate button below and make your contribution today. No amount it too small! Be apart of the revolution!
AND ACTION!!!!
Featured Art on the Walls:
SPECIAL EVENT EVERY 4th SAT. LEAF, COOL ECLECTIC, 7-10P
Urban Grind's Old School Players Game Night.
The next game nights: Sat. Nov. 15
Bring a friend or come and meet new friends while playing the games you loved.
A great night out for groups & meet-ups!
Old School Players Game Night. Every 1st & 3rd Sat., 7-10pm.
Check out some of the pictures from our 8 Artist, 8 Nights, 8 Prizes Contest:
POETRY
Every Thursday, 7-10pm.
The cover: A 1 Drink Min. So go directly to the bar, do not pass go.
Urban Grind has quickly become one of the BEST spots in Atlanta to hear poetry, meet good folks, drink good coffee, eat good cake and have a good time. Come see what all the fuss is about.
Join your host:
1st Thursday's: HBO Def Poet Jon Goode,the "Goode Stuff"
2th Thursday's: Blaq Kharma, POWER like you haven't hear!!!!
3rd Thursday's: Malik Salaam.
4th Thursday's: ANNOUNCING Poetry Slams!!!! Your host Slam Poets Amena Brown & Jon Goode and Nukola. Don't miss this slammin event.
THE SLAM is a performance poetry competition where each poet has a 3 min. time limit to perform a poem, earning a score between 0 and 10 awarded by randomly-picked judges from the audience. Scores are based on content, originality and performance.
THE PRIZE: $50. You must be present to get on the list. The list is limited so arrive early.
Cover is $5 (which goes toward the prize pot)
5th Thursday's: A Special Guest Appearance by HBO Def Poet, Spinxx.
A weekly line up you don't want to miss! If you do, don't say we didn't warn you!
Get there early if you want to get on the list because as you know, once it's over, it's over!
Gypsee Yo and Barnstormers Live at Urban Grind
Poetry at Urban Grind:
INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND BOOKS BY LOCAL ARTIST FOR SALE AT URBAN GRIND.
In addition to allowing Independent Artist to sale their Amusic in our listening center, we now have a fixture for books. If you are interested in selling your music or your book at Urban Grind and would like to know more about our Consignment Programs let us know.
NEW BOOKS NOW ON SALE AT URBAN GRIND:
N. Landis, Plan B,C & D, The Men Women Choose When They Don't Have What They Really Want.
MUSIC
Key Dawg Spot
The Last Relapse at Urban Grind
NEW MUSIC NOW ON SALE AT URBAN GRIND:
Special DVD on Sale: 7th Octave, The Seventh Degree, Produced by Professor Griff, Executive Produced by Chuck D.
Amanda Ray, "Mirrored Images"
Camille, "Let's Not Play the Game"
Meek - Egressions
Gypsee Yo – Firstborn Daughters
New Territory - Confessions of a Housewife… Charpter 1: Listen to the Sounds of Your Soul
Jesus Aaron – Kin of Nietzsche
The Jazz CD, Jake Sharp, Brilliant Shadows, Jazz
Mahogany Dust, Spoken Soul
Colossick, Heavy Metal
Markeisha Ensley, Soul
Brett Schieder's Life From Generation XS Track: Chasing Satellites.
A heart Displayed out in public... Only becomes liable to get stolen... And a stolen heart loses all its meaning... To the one who it originally belonged to... Due to the fact that you lose all control... A relationship should always be divided 50/50... But your heart is your heart... And it should be own by you 100%...
And for those who choose to put their love on sale... trust that the one who ends up with it... won't settle for anything less then what the price tag shows....
Is it possible to die from a broken heart?... maybe it is is it possible that i didn't give all that i could give? maybe the birth of my unborn infant will give me all the more reason to live... Every time that i breathe... i inhale with a thought of you in mind i just need a minute of your heart and for all its worth a century of your time... It seems as if Only you can erase this pain that feels to be written in permanent ink... I think of you and find myself frozen in thought... so all i do is think...think...think Cause your a part of me, and in nine months you'll be living free hopefully in a world that's allergic to pain and fatigue a world with no space or time and inspiration is the only cure for common disease... Cause this despair got my heart feeling impaired causing me to breathe like I'm allergic to air and you have yet sin... so i feel as if you don't deserve to live here...
"If you cease to see the pain in my eyes...then don't bother to gaze If my silence speaks too loud...then maybe I'm in the midst of change Our meaning of friendship has undying differences... and that in itself has been causing me to fade..."-Nide
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