Small-batch roasted coffee, bakery-fresh pastries, and the kind of welcome that makes strangers feel like regulars. Start your day right — on your terms.
Grindstone Coffee Co. started with a simple conviction: that a great cup of coffee shouldn't require a fancy address. In 2019, we opened our doors on South Broadway with one espresso machine, a handful of regular tables, and a commitment to doing the basics exceptionally well.
Today, we're still that neighborhood spot. Our beans are roasted in small batches so every bag has a story — origin, process, flavor profile — and our bakers show up before sunrise so the croissants are ready when you walk in. We know our customers by name, and we remember how you take your coffee.
Santa Maria is our community, and we take that seriously. That means sourcing locally when we can, reducing waste wherever possible, and making sure there's always a warm seat and a friendly face waiting for you.
"My go-to spot every morning before work. The coffee is consistently excellent, and the staff actually remembers my order. It's rare to find a place that feels this much like home."
"The almond croissants here are unreal. Flaky, buttery, with just the right amount of almond cream. I've driven past a dozen coffee shops to come here — and I'd do it again."
"Finally, a coffee shop in Santa Maria that takes its craft seriously without being pretentious about it. Great pour-over, cozy vibes, and a neighborhood feel you can't fake."
We're right on South Broadway — easy to find, impossible to forget.
525 S Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454-5108
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Walk in, sit down, or grab a cup to go. However you visit us, we'll make it count.