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BREAKFAST, COFFEE & BRUNCH WORTH LINGERING FOR

A neighborhood cafe and restaurant — Intelligentsia coffee, a scratch kitchen, and the kind of conversations that make you lose track of time.

Southern Grounds scratch-made breakfast plate

Find Your Ritual

Southern Grounds Intelligentsia coffee latte with latte art
Wine and Dessert at Southern Grounds Patio
Coffee and pastries from Blueberry Bakery at Southern Grounds

Whether you are pulling up for your morning espresso or discovering us for the first time, there's a place for you here.

Step Inside

Thoughtfully designed spaces where work flows, ideas spark and catching up doesn't feel rushed.

Southern Grounds St Augustine Patio
Southern Grounds Catering Platter

Let Us Cater Your Moment

From boardroom breakfasts to backyard celebrations, we bring the Southern Grounds experience to you - thoughtful food, zero stress.

Thoughtfully sourced
always intentional

We work with producers and suppliers who prioritize quality sustainability and transparency. These relationships allow us to serve food and beverages that are seasonal responsibly sourced and thoughtfully prepared.

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Coffee and tea

Intelligentsia Coffee

Kilogram Tea (organic & seasonal)

Local craft brews and organic wines

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Proteins and MORE

Greater Omaha Beef  (heritage breeds)

Verlasso Salmon

Trader Hill Aquaponics Farm

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Pantry and specialty

Plugrá Butter

Gnarbucha probiotic sparkling water 

Makenu ethically sourced chocolate

Frequently asked questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does ordering work — is it table service?

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You order at the counter, then find a seat. Your food and drinks come to you. No waiting in line for your name to be called, no hovering near a pickup window. Just order, settle in, and we'll find you.

Do you take reservations?

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We're walk-in only — no reservations, no waiting list. Every seat is first-come, first-served. If you're coming with a group, mornings and early lunch tend to be the easiest time to find space. Planning a private event or need catering? That's a different conversation — [link to catering page].

What coffee do you serve?

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We use Intelligentsia Coffee — a Chicago-based direct-trade roaster that works directly with farmers rather than buying through commodity channels. You'll find a full espresso program: lattes, macchiatos, cortados, cold brew, nitro, pour-over, and drip. The beans change seasonally as Intelligentsia brings in new harvests, so what's in your cup in March isn't exactly what was there in October.

Is this just a coffee shop, or do you serve real food?

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The kitchen runs from the moment we open until 9 PM. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all from a scratch kitchen. Bowls, grain plates, sandwiches, burgers made with Greater Omaha beef, salads, and a rotating seasonal menu. A lot of people come in for coffee and end up staying for a meal. That's kind of the point.

Do you have options for dietary restrictions?

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Yes. The menu includes gluten-friendly options, vegetarian dishes, and vegan choices — and most things can be modified if you ask. The kitchen cooks with extra virgin olive oil and beef tallow rather than seed oils. We can't guarantee zero cross-contact for severe allergies, so if you have serious dietary needs, it's worth calling ahead or asking the team when you arrive.

Do you serve alcohol?

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Beer and wine at most locations — local craft beers on draft and wine by the glass. Brooklyn is the only location with a full bar: cocktails, spirits, the whole thing. Beer and wine everywhere else. If you're heading to a specific location, the location page has the current list.

Can I work from here — do you have Wi-Fi?

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We have free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets. During breakfast and lunch rushes, we'd ask that you be mindful of guests waiting for tables — this is a neighborhood cafe first. Weekday mid-mornings and afternoons tend to be the quietest stretches if you're planning to settle in for a while.

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