Higher Grounds Cafe and Roastery
Featured Items
- Latte
12oz lightly steamed milk, 2 shots of espresso. Syrup, milk, temp or decaf options available.
$5.00 - Highland Humanity Blend
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Cocoa, Balanced
$16.00+ - Cappuccino
8oz of velvety texturized milk steamed perfectly and 2 shots of espresso. Syrup, milk, temp or decaf options available
$4.50
Espresso Drinks
- Americano
2 shots of espresso plus 6 oz hot water comes in an 8 oz cup available iced
$3.25 - Breve
2 shots of espresso and steamed 1/2 and 1/2
$5.75 - Cappuccino
8oz of velvety texturized milk steamed perfectly and 2 shots of espresso. Syrup, milk, temp or decaf options available
$4.50 - Cortado
2 oz steamed milk, 2 shots espresso.
$4.25 - Espresso
2 perfectly dialed in shots of espresso, single origin available
$3.25 - Latte
12oz lightly steamed milk, 2 shots of espresso. Syrup, milk, temp or decaf options available.
$5.00 - Macchiato
2 shots espresso and a spoonful or two of micro-foam
$4.25 - Miel
2 shots espresso 12oz of whole milk steamed like a cappuccino with honey and cinnamon
$5.75 - Mocha
2 shots of espresso Steamed Milk 50-60 grams of house-made sweetened dark chocolate
$5.75
Seasonal Drinks
Other Drinks
- Chai Latte
Our housemade chai spice blend, with milk, a little vanilla and a tiny bit of black tea
$5.25 - Kids Steamers
8oz steamed milk, with ability to add syrup of choice
$3.50 - Hot Chocolate
12oz steamed milk and housemade chocolate
$5.00 - Tea Latte$4.00
- Kid Cocoa$3.50
- Matcha Latte
Green matcha whisked and blended into milk. Available hot or iced.
$5.75 - Rishi Sparkling$4.00
- Kids Cup of Cold Milk
8oz cold milk, with ability to add syrup of choice
$2.50
Brewed Drinks
Signature Coffees
- Justice Blend
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Citrus, Mellow
$16.00+ - Congo Muungano
Tasting Notes: Meyer Lemon, Almond, Buttery
$16.00+ - Colombian Cauca
Tasting Notes: Peach, Brown Sugar, Bright
$16.00+ - Bolivian Caranavi
Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Hazelnut, Rich
$16.00+ - Mexican Maya Vinic
Tasting Notes: Cinnamon, Roasted Nuts, Balanced
$16.00+ - Guatemalan San Marcos
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Floral, Rich
$16.00+ - Peruvian Pangoa
Tasting Notes: Sage, Bakers Chocolate, Smooth
$16.00+ - Highland Humanity Blend
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Cocoa, Balanced
$16.00+ - Funky Mamacita
Tasting Notes: Earth, Roasted Nuts, Bold
$16.00+ - Mayan Magic Espresso
Tasting Notes: Berry, Caramel, Citrus Zest
$16.00+ - Typhoon Espresso
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Toasted Nuts, Robust
$16.00+ - Sumatran Permata Gayo
Tasting Notes: Earth, Deep Grape, Balanced
$16.00+ - French Roast
Tasting Notes: Smokey, Pungent, Lingering
$16.00+ - Decaf Medium Roast
Tasting Notes: Black Cherry, Toffee, Balanced
$16.00+ - Gran's Blend (Half Decaf)
Tasting Notes: Toasted Nuts, Cinnamon, Smooth
$16.00+ - Decaf Dark Roast
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Smoky, Very Full Body
$16.00+
Congo Muungano
Tasting Notes: Meyer Lemon, Almond, Buttery
Apex & Specialty Coffees
- Carino
Tasting Notes: Blackberry, Honey, Creamy
$18.00+ - Miriam Perez Honduras$21.00+
- Fondo Paez
Cooperative: Fondo Paez Region: Remote Highlands, Cauca Processing: Washed Acidity: mellow Body: buttery Flavors: Shortbread * Chamomile * Sugared Grapefruit Elevation: 1300-1900 meters Best brewing: Chemex Recommended ratio: 17:1 The Fondo Paez co-o largely represents Colombia’s main indigenous group, the Nasa (meaning “the people”). Caught in the middle of an ongoing civil war, the farmers of Fondo Paez are committed to nonviolence and remain neutral as the conflict continues sporadically throughout their land. Their struggle for peace guides these farmers as they work to retain their ancestral farming practices. In addition to cultivating coffee, the farmers collect seeds and cultivate native beans and corn to provide a healthy diet for their families. Higher Grounds has proudly purchased coffee from Fondo Paez for nearly two decades.
$18.00+ - Miguel Padilla
It's a washed mix of Bourbon and Caturra beans that won accolades in its home country of Peru. The flavor profile is oh so sweet and welcoming, if a bit understated. Words just don't do it justice, but brewing it might.
$25.00+ - Homer$24.00+
- Bryan Bautista$21.00+
- Jeinner Cubas Vasquez
A very high quality Gesha, that excellently demonstrates the characteristics coffee professionals associate with this varietal. You will find this coffee very acidic, so sensitive tummies should proceed with caution.
$24.00+
Coffees For Change
- Jail Guitar Doors Riff Roast
Wayne Kramer's Jail Guitar Doors and Higher Grounds have teamed up to bring you Riff Roast - a smooth Honduran dark roast with a mission. Jail Guitar Doors USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing musical instruments, workshops, and opportunities to help rehabilitate prisoners in an effort to create a more fair and just America.
$18.00+ - Shine On
BROWN SUGAR * HONEY * PLUM JAM Throughout history, music and coffee have fueled and inspired our dreams, our passions, and our hopes for a brighter future. We are excited to partner with one of the Midwest's most prolific and passionate songwriters, accomplished folk artist May Erlewine, in developing the Shine On blend, an uplifting cup of resilience for the important work ahead. $1 of every purchase will be donated to the Michigan non-profit Title Track in support of racial justice education.
$18.00 - WRC$18.00
- Harbor
Graham Cracker * Hazelnut * Juicy A smooth winter blend to carry you through the chilliest season. We donate $5 from the sale of each 12-oz bag to Traverse City homeless advocacy organization Safe Harbor, providing food, shelter, and hope for those in need. Safe Harbor is a non-profit providing emergency shelter to those in the Grand Traverse County area experiencing homelessness. Every night of the week, the permanent shelter facility offers admission without question, overnight accommodation, and access to a hot dinner, shower and laundry facilities to all who show up and express need.
$18.00+ - Awaken$18.00+
- Bold Glory$18.00+
Food
- Cookie$4.00
- Coffee Cake / Loaf$5.00
- Trail Bar$5.75
- Scone$5.50
- OUT OF STOCKRumi Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$36.00
- OUT OF STOCKNabali Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$36.00
- OUT OF STOCKJenin Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$32.00
- OUT OF STOCKGarlic Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$24.00
- OUT OF STOCKChili Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$24.00
- OUT OF STOCKBasil Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$24.00
- OUT OF STOCKLemon Olive OilOUT OF STOCK$24.00
- Maftoul$10.00
- Freekeh$10.00
- OUT OF STOCKZa'atarOUT OF STOCK$10.00
- OUT OF STOCKWild Caper Olive TapenadeOUT OF STOCK$12.00
- Wild Caper Tomato Tapenade$12.00
- OUT OF STOCKAlmond PestoOUT OF STOCK$12.00
- Sweet Olive$12.00
Merch and Apparel
- "Shine On" Mug
Part of our collaboration with the very talented May Erlewine. A wonderfully high quality mug for fans of great music and great coffee!
$12.00 - HG trucker hat (Black/Grey)$27.00
- Miir Camp Mug$29.00
- Book - The Hard Stuff
Wayne Kramer's Book
$24.00 - Miir Branded 360$30.00
- Shine On Combo
Shine On coffee and custom mug combo, by May Erlewine!
$26.00