The art of the
perfect cup.

Sourced from the world's finest small farms. Roasted with intention. Brewed by hand, every single time.

Our Philosophy

Specialty coffee is a conversation,
not a transaction.

At Velvet Grounds, specialty coffee is not a marketing term. It is a standard. Every coffee on our menu scores above 80 points on the Specialty Coffee Association scale, sourced from farms we know by name, at altitudes where complexity thrives.

Our baristas are not order-takers. They are trained to guide you, recommend the right brew method for your palate, and adjust the extraction to your taste. Pull up a stool and ask us anything.

Barista preparing a specialty pour-over at Velvet Grounds
The Menu

Every cup, crafted for you.

All espresso drinks use our house blend. Filter and pour-over are single-origin, rotating seasonally. Ask your barista what's on bar today.

Espresso
A single or double shot of our house blend, pulled at 9 bars. Dark cherry, dark chocolate, long finish.
HotHouse Blend
$3.50
Cortado
Equal parts espresso and warm milk, lightly textured. Bold, balanced, no sweetness.
Hot
$4.50
Flat White
Double ristretto with silky microfoam milk. Smaller, richer, and more intense than a latte.
Hot
$5.00
Cappuccino
A classic done right. One-third espresso, one-third steamed milk, one-third airy foam. No syrups, no shortcuts.
Hot
$5.00
Latte
Smooth and mild. Espresso with steamed whole milk and a whisper of foam. Add a seasonal syrup on request.
HotIced
$5.50
The Velvet
Our signature drink. Espresso, toasted oat milk, a touch of wildflower honey, and a pinch of sea salt. Warm and unforgettable.
SignatureHotIced
$6.50
Pour-Over
Hand-poured to order using a Hario V60. Clean, bright, and expressive. Single origin, rotating weekly.
HotSingle Origin
$6.00
Chemex
For two. A slow, elegant brew in the iconic glass vessel. Silky body, exceptional clarity, made to share.
HotServes 2
$9.00
AeroPress
Full-bodied and fast. A pressurized brew that extracts depth without bitterness. Rich, smooth, intense.
Hot
$5.50
Drip Coffee
Freshly ground and brewed every 30 minutes. Our approachable everyday coffee, never stale, never compromised.
Hot
$3.00
Cold Brew
Steeped for 18 hours in filtered cold water. Low acidity, natural sweetness, smooth finish. Served over ice.
Cold
$5.50
Nitro Cold Brew
Our cold brew infused with nitrogen for a silky, creamy texture. Dark, smooth, slightly sweet. Served straight, no ice.
ColdSignature
$6.00
Iced Latte
Double espresso over ice with your choice of whole, oat, or almond milk. Clean, refreshing, satisfying.
Cold
$5.50
Espresso Shakerato
A double espresso shaken hard over ice until cold and frothy. Italian in spirit, refreshing in every sense.
ColdSignature
$5.00
Where It Comes From

Traceability is not optional.

We work exclusively with importers who know the farmers by name. Every coffee on our bar comes with a full traceability card: the farm, the altitude, the process, and the harvest year.

Our rotating single origins change every four to six weeks, following the harvest calendar of each growing region. This means you are always drinking coffee at the peak of its season, never from a warehouse shelf that has been sitting too long.

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Ethiopia
Yirgacheffe
Jasmine, bergamot, stone fruit. Natural process. 1,900m. The origin of coffee itself.
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Colombia
Huila
Red apple, caramel, milk chocolate. Washed. 1,800m. Reliable depth, year-round.
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Guatemala
Antigua
Brown sugar, toasted hazelnut, mild citrus. Washed. Volcanic soil, 1,500m.
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Kenya
Kirinyaga
Blackcurrant, tomato leaf, bright acidity. Double-washed. Bold and unforgettable.
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Rwanda
Lake Kivu
Hibiscus, peach, dark honey. Fully washed. Elegant, gentle, distinctive.
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Brazil
Sul de Minas
Dark chocolate, walnut, low acidity. Natural. The backbone of our house espresso blend.
Brew Methods

The method shapes the cup.

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Espresso

High pressure, short time, concentrated intensity. The foundation of every milk-based drink on our menu.

25 - 30 seconds
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Pour-Over

Gravity does the work. Hot water is poured in slow, deliberate circles over a paper filter, drawing out clarity and brightness.

3 - 4 minutes
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Cold Brew

Coarse ground coffee steeped in cold water for 18 hours. No heat, no bitterness, only smoothness.

18 hours steep
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AeroPress

Manual pressure through a fine filter. Fast, forgiving, and capable of remarkable depth and body.

1 - 2 minutes
From Farm to Cup

Four steps, zero compromise.

1
Direct Sourcing

We work with importers who have long-standing relationships with growers. We know the elevation, the processing method, and the people behind each bag.

2
Small-Batch Roasting

Our roasting partner processes each origin separately, in small batches, to highlight its natural characteristics rather than force a generic flavor profile.

3
Precise Dialing

Each new bag of coffee is calibrated on our grinder and machine. Grind size, dose, and yield are adjusted until the extraction is right, not until the clock says so.

4
Served to You

Every cup that leaves our bar has been tasted that morning. If it is not right, it does not go out. That is a standard we hold every single shift.

Come in and taste the difference.

No menus online can replace the moment your barista recommends something that changes your morning. Come find your new favorite cup.

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