Downtown Grind

Welcome back to downtown Barb’s Soup’s On Cafe’!

Fire alarms have been silenced! The issue is getting looked at, and we are enjoying less *alarming* times while we get our soup on! New Soup of the Week is Sweet Potato Soup, with onion, apple, garlic, ginger, a little curry powder, and a LOT of sweet potatoes! Soup is garnished with roasted purple sweet potato puree and almond yogurt. It’s vegan, gluten free, and delicious! (Peep the Craftfarm Vanilla Mint Lip Balm in the background ) Come sit in and enjoy a nice warm bowl!... Also available for takeout, so grab it to go, order ahead at 607-735-2118 or downtown-grind.square.site, or get it delivered from DoorDash! Open until 2pm today See more

Good morning! So there seems to be an issue with our fire alarms that is not a fire, so we’ve been hit with false alarms so far and it is QUITE LOUD in here. Not to fret though! Someone is on the way to fix it today, and we are still available for takeout until further notice! Order ahead via phone or online, or avoid the false alarms all together and get it delivered through DoorDash!!

Warm up with a hot latte while you wait for your grownup grilled cheese to melt! We're open 4p-8p Thursday-Saturday for the next two weeks!

Weekend vibes Open 9a-2p Saturdays and Sundays.

Have you tried our winter Cheese Toast? This one is our most requested by the folks who have been coming to the Grind since we opened: fire roasted tomatoes, melty mozzarella, balsamic glaze, and pesto on Italian toast Call ahead to order at 607-735-2118. Order online at downtown-grind.square.site. Get it delivered by DoorDash!

I dropped off TWO carloads of blankets, coats, gloves, toiletries, and cleaning supplies at Neighborhood Transformation Center for our neighbors in need today. Thanks so much for your help, Grinders! This is the kind of mutual aid that keeps communities afloat. We will be taking donations until we're allowed to open our dining room. We're open M-F 7a-2p, S-S 9a-2p, and Th-Sa 4p-8p

Good morning, Elmira! We are open 9a-2p today with made to order gluten-free waffles, breakfast sammies, lattes, cappuccinos, and gifts, then 4p-8p with food by Cheesy Rider and full espresso menu! You can call ahead to order at 607-735-2118. Order online at downtown-grind.square.site. Get it delivered from DoorDash if you're trying to stay in your pajamas as long as possible

Our friend Andrea sent us this very cool flyer for FREE online cooking lessons! Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. is always doing something amazing, and we are lucky to have this resource in our community. Sign up today!

Have a soothing Sunday with one of our expertly made lattes, hot cocoas, breakfast sammies, or a waffle. We're open 9a-2p Saturdays & Sundays

Fresh macarons from BAST Patisserie! She is taking the rest of the month off, so grab these while they last. The S'mores is perfect for dipping in coffee

We are signing off for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We hope you have a happy holiday, whatever you celebrate (Yes this PBR Hard Coffee *is* available here in the shop!)

We are open until noon today! Grab some coffee or chocolate or tea for tomorrow, and treat yourself to a breakfast sammy or a grilled cheese from Cheesy Rider before you hit the mulled wine and eggnog tonight

Mike from BC's Texas Hots is always giving back! What an amazing act of kindness and generosity

Just in time for you to pick it up for Christmas morning: Merry Mocha Mint and Scandinavian Winter from Keuka Roasters are back on our shelves! We also have chocolate salt bark, peppermint mocha bark, chocolate dipped pretzels, chocolate covered oreos, and Nutty Buddy Santas to keep your spirits up!