Gravel & Grind

15 E 6th St, Frederick, CO

★★★★★4.8(406 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Gravel & Grind's orange cardamom cappuccino is the kind of signature drink that justifies a detour, crafted with the precision and creativity that earned it near-universal praise from regulars who've traveled the world. This downtown Frederick shop doubles as a working bike shop, creating an unexpectedly welcoming atmosphere where cyclists, laptop workers, and families linger for hours in comfy seating—expect a line, but the artistry in every cup (whether a pour-over or espresso drink) makes the wait genuinely worth it. Fair warning: they skip the sugar, so this is for folks who appreciate coffee on its own terms.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Family friendlySignature drinksParkingOutdoor seatingMeetingsFull breakfastCraft espressoTraditional drinksSlow sitSpecialty drinksOutdoor seatingPastriesLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Stacy Taylor
★★★★★a week ago

Best coffee in Frederick! From a pour over to a latte, they make each cup with the highest quality ingredients and artistry. Each cup is a work of art. Expect long lines, but it’s worth the wait.

Tyler T
★★★★2 weeks ago

First time visiting this coffee shop. Nice interior and exterior spaces, it looked like it may double as a bike shop? It wasn't really obvious, but there were bikes everywhere. They do not offer sugar free options which is really disappointing. Very simple menu, but pricing was…

Megan Chondrogiannis
★★★★★2 weeks ago

Gravel & Grind is a great local spot in Frederick! The coffee is good, and there’s busyness in the shop that makes it feel welcoming. Even when it’s busy, it’s a good place to settle in and chill. The food is good also. I enjoy the avocado toast and the waffles; I tend to get…

Susan Simonson
★★★★★a month ago

Super cute coffee & bike shop in a downtown Frederick repurposed building. Clearly a popular meet spot with folks young and old gathering in comfy chairs, bar seating and outdoor umbrella covered tables. The cortado was good and strong. No pic of the Brussel sprout toast as I…

Benjamin Johnson
★★★★★5 months ago

This has to be the best, most consistent, most unique cappuccino place in Maryland. I’ve lived around the world and the orange cardamom cappuccino from Gravel & Grind is fantastic. The flavor of the coffee is great and the taste is consistent across baristas. They all know what…

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