Northern Grind

What a treat to have such a cute coffee shop in downtown Utica!! The atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming. A great place to come meet up with a friend or get some work done. I've only tried their iced tea so far, but it's very good! Such a gem!!

Not sure how this place has almost 5 stars.. and only people who have 0 taste buds 100% left a 5 star review.. absolutely unreal. I always want to try new places and always live to regret it. So it looks like it can be a great pick, but I got sudden betrayal. I threw away half my food and I am afraid to finish my coffee... i got the chocolate cheesecake muffin and I wanted to barf... I asked to dine in and suddenly wanted to leave and run.. The lady who worked there was nice. #scam #howisthisplaceabusiness #bleh!

So cute! Service, coffee, and food were great! Definitely worth a stop! Quaint atmosphere. Hometown coffee shop vibes.

Ordered the iced white chocolate mocha with a bit of caramel drizzle; it was amazing because I could actually taste the coffee, rather than just sugar. A very refreshing drink, and I got an Asiago cheese bagel with veggie cream cheese. It sounds plain, but it wasn't. And my daughter got a chocolate chip muffin. Beautiful little spot in a tiny, yet fantastic downtown. It brings some character. Service was fast and this place is so inviting and cozy. The coffee is actually strong and very flavorful. They do not sell the beans.. yet. Lots of colorful choices for drinks and breakfast and I look forward to the next visit.

So cozy and cute! It's a small coffee shop next to the Utica Police station. It's a great place to study, have a coffee date, or quickly grab some food and drinks. I usually get an Iced caramel latte with oak milk! They have one of the best coffee, it strong and smooth. The baristas are always friendly and helpful if you have questions! I totally recommend this place! Especially to those passing through Downtown Utica!

I wandered into the gem with my partner the day after Thanksgiving and was greeted by the cutest, sweetest barista in a pink hat. She was already tending to other customers, but she was quick to let us know she saw us and was back in a flash to help us out. She took the time to help me figure out how I could sweeten my drink a tad more, but not kill the healthy - which I greatly appreciated! I ordered the ChagaMatcha and it was DEEEEEEELICIOUS!My partner ordered a drink they had run out of a few ingredients for, but she promised they would be back within a few days time and her friendly demeanor and kind smile just made ya' nod your head and say, "we'll be back!"The cafe itself is cute and cozy. They had chess, checkers, and a cozy couch for snuggling on. We didn't get anything to munch on this trip, but everything smelled delicious. I definitely plan on returning, bonus points for the incredibly beautiful staff member who helped us. I wish I had asked your name. You were a peach and the drinks were great! No

This morning, my hubby was craving the Lox Bagel, so we made a trip back to Nothern Grind. It was a completely different experience from our first time, and while our first time wasn't terrible, this visit blew us out of the water. The manager was extremely friendly and welcoming. Took our orders and even made some suggestions along the way. I was apprehensive to try another iced coffee, but I figured WTH. My Iced Filthy Chai Tea Latte was exactly everything I never knew I needed. My husband tried another smoothie (Peach), and he said he couldn't drink it fast enough. She was even kind enough to give me a sample of the Chaga Matcha (with lavender & honey) OMG now I HAVE to go back..if only for that drink. It was a great way to start our rainy Sunday morning. Good music. Great vibes. Excellent service!

New ownership. Personal service. Excellent coffee. Fresh baked goods. Cozy. Cannot wait to come back!

What a cute shop! I wandered in while waiting for someone to meet me elsewhere and was delighted to see several vegan items on their menu! The prices are reasonable and the selection is perfect for light bites and drinks for both plant based and omnivores. The gentleman at the counter was super nice and helpful. Thru have plenty of free street and lot parking. Hours are 8-3 daily I believe. So happy to have found this spot in downtown Utica!

Killer find on Labor Day, one of the few shops that was actually open. Great ambience great service the staff is warm and friendly my café mocha better than my usual at Starbucks. Tasty blueberry muffin and also got a chocolate cheesecake muffin ridiculously gooey and delicious. There's little games all over if you want to sit and hang. They have an awesome ambience as opposed to hustle bustle coffee shopOut the back door to the parking lot is access to walking path along the Clinton river