Grounded Cafe — Restaurant in Pueblo

Start of with MUSIC TOO LOUD. Food and coffee great, fresh and gals behind counter nice and accommodating. I didn't want to mess up their ratings so I still gave 5 stars but the last time (first time I was here) I came with a friend and we sat upstairs and had to yell at each other to talk and finally just ate without conversing because we needed to be obnoxiously loud to hear each other over the music. My friend came downstairs and asked for music to be lowered.... which they did. So I decided to try it again by myself today. Food again great but I can't hear myself think. I am hearing people upstairs speaking loudly so they can hear each other but all it sounds like to me is shouting. I realize gals behind counter do not realize how loud the music is because the speakers are in the Cafe part NOT behind the counter. Both times I've been here it's been lunch time and only a few people are inside so I may suggest it's not the food, coffee, atmosphere is comfortable and tasteful but nobody wants to struggle to have a conversation. I didn't bring it up again because I didn't want to be a pest.... I'm only 54 years old. I don't hate the music choice just the volume. It's bar/nightclub level, not relaxing Cafe vibe. I only post this to help..... not discourage anyone. A few decibels may make a huge difference in...

I am often in the area for appts and I decided to go in yesterday and grab a bite to eat with my mother, we shared the 3 cheese grilled cheese with bacon , this was by far the best grilled cheese I’ve ever had! I absolutely love the cherry tomatoes that comes along with it on the side, genius idea, it’s so refreshing. I absolutely feel inlove with this place, the vibe, the aesthetic, and to top it all off we were met with the absolute most genuine welcoming hello right when we walked in. If you’re not a coffee drinker, try a smoothie they are delicious or sit and have a sandwich which I highly recommend or even just go in and enjoy the calming atmosphere. The owner is truly a sweet soul, I’ll return even if I’m not hungry or in the mood for coffee … sometimes what makes or breaks it with me isn’t always necessarily how amazing the food is, it’s about how amazing the person behind the counter is and this cafe owner that I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with today when I returned to grab another sandwich 😁 has a beautiful soul and I look forward to returning and trying more sandwich’s! Thanks for the heartwarming memorable experience at your...

When I read other reviews regarding vegan options here, I was looking forward to some really good vegan food. The breakfast menu all contained meat and cheese except for oatmeal and peanut butter. When I asked about vegan options, I was told that the meat could be removed. I don't think most restaurants understand that vegan means no animal products, which includes not only meat but dairy, like milk products and cheese. They do however have non-dairy milk selections. But all of them contain sugar. I ordered oatmeal with fruit and nuts and it turned out to be instant oatmeal with nuts and dried cranberries. Not exactly what I was expecting. I also ordered a sprouted grain English muffin, but there were no vegan spreads available. I did enjoy the brewed coffee, which was a medium dark blend. The total for 8 oz coffee, a small portion of oatmeal with dried fruit and nuts, and a water was around $10. The service was great, and the restaurant and bathroom was very clean. I couldn't see the lunch menu because it was turned around, but I will come back just to see if there is at least one vegan option to choose from...