THE SPACE

OUR FOUNDERS

Welcome to Above GRND Coffee, nestled in the heart of downtown Portland. We are proud to be a Black-owned business, owned and operated by first-generation Somali and Muslim immigrants, committed to bringing joy and building community in our beautiful city, Portland.

Our journey began with a vision to create a welcoming sneaker-coffee hub above the bustling sneaker store, Bridge City Soles. Above GRND is not just a coffee shop, it's the place to be. Where conversations flow freely, creative ideas are exchanged, and relationships are nurtured.

At Above GRND, we blend our love for the specialty coffee industry with our passion for hip-hop and embracing our cultural roots. Our menu features carefully crafted beverages influenced by Somali and Arabian recipes such as our date seed latte, housemade Somali Chai and Qahwah, and adaptogen blends such as our golden cure latte. We take pride in supporting a network of local businesses and serving quality products to our customers. Be on the look-out for collabs and pop-ups serving Somali-American fusion pastries in the near future!

Come join us on this new journey. Whether you're stopping by for your morning caffeine fix, shopping for a new pair of kicks, or joining us for one of our events, you'll always find a warm welcome with Above GRND.

*Currently serving freshly roasted beans from local coffee roaster; Upper Left Roasters. Above GRND Coffee beans are in the works!