Grounded
Cafe / Coffee Shop
Closed8AM - 5:30PM
Featured Items
Grounded Matcha
A vibrant blend of ceremonial matcha and butterfly pea flower, delicately infused with vanilla and pistachio, then served with creamy oat milk. Earthy, floral, and lightly nutty—it's grounding in every sip.$7.50+
Avocado Toast
Thick-cut toasted sourdough bread topped with fresh avocado mashed with lime, salt, and pepper, finished with a perfectly cooked egg and a touch of chili crunch.$10.00
Lamb Caramelized Onion Patty
Jamaican style patties done the Souk way: Generously seasoned lamb chunks, stewed with braised onions and encased in our signature patty puff pastry. Contains gluten, dairy and meat.$10.00
Coffee
Speciality Drinks
Grounded Matcha
A vibrant blend of ceremonial matcha and butterfly pea flower, delicately infused with vanilla and pistachio, then served with creamy oat milk. Earthy, floral, and lightly nutty—it's grounding in every sip.$7.50+
Clove Matcha
A bold twist on tradition - this ceremonial grade matcha is blended with warming clove, black pepper, and bourbon vanilla syrup, then finished with your choice of milk. Earthy, spiced, and deeply grounding.$7.00+
Matcha Latte
Ceremonial grade matcha from Nishio, Aichi with a light, smooth mouthfeel. Notes of jasmine, fresh grass, and hops create a clean, floral finish—served with your choice of milk. Grounding, vibrant, and made to restore.$6.00+
Matcha Lemonade
A bright, refreshing blend of earthy ceremonial matcha poured over our house lemonade. Lightly sweet, cooling, and crafted to lift your mood and keep you grounded on warm days. Perfect for when you want a little focus with your sunshine. Served iced.$6.50+
Blacker The Berry
A bold and refreshing twist on an iced tea-lemonade classic. This vibrant drink blends tart lemonade, juicy blackberry, and smooth Duchess Grey tea for a perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful sip. Served iced—bright, brisk, and unapologetically fresh. Served iced.$6.00+
Lemonade
$4.00+
Golden Latte
A caffeine-free blend made from fresh-ground turmeric, slow-steeped with black peppercorn, ginger, allspice, and lemongrass. Warming, earthy, and restorative - served with your choice of milk.$5.50+
Chai Latte
A bold, grounding blend of cinnamon, cardamom, black peppercorn, ginger, and black tea. Steeped strong and finished with your choice of milk - spiced, balanced, and made to center you.$5.50+
Lovers Rock
A balanced blend of blueberry chai, cinnamon, and honey, finished with your choice of milk. Subtly sweet, gently spiced, and deeply comforting—this is chai with a quiet twist.$6.50+
Honey Lavender Latte
A soothing blend of floral lavender and raw honey, gently balanced with espresso and your milk of choice. Calming, aromatic, and lightly sweet - wellness in a cup.$6.50+Strawberry Lemonade Matcha
$7.50+
Coffee
Latte
A smooth blend of espresso and steamed milk, crafted for balance and ease. Creamy, comforting, and versatile - served with your milk of choice.$5.50+
Americano
A simple, bold classic. Our espresso is poured over hot water to create a smooth, full-bodied cup with depth and clarity. Clean, rich, and unadorned—just good coffee, no frills.$4.50+
Cappuccino
A classic espresso drink topped with a thick layer of steamed milk and foam. Rich, bold, and balanced—served with your milk of choice for a comforting, grounded cup.$4.50
Cortado
A traditional cortado - equal parts espresso and steamed milk of choice. Smooth, bold, and balanced, it softens the intensity of the espresso without losing its character. A small but powerful cup.$4.50
Macchiato
A bold shot of espresso marked with a touch of steamed milk. Simple, strong, and to the point—served with your milk of choice.$4.50
Flat White
A velvety mix of espresso and micro-foamed milk, offering a smooth texture and bold flavor. Less milk than a latte, more depth than a cappuccino—balanced and intentional in every sip. Served with your milk of choice.$4.00
Espresso
This season’s harvest is both approachable and complex, offering layered notes that adapt beautifully across the roast spectrum. As espresso, it delivers a rich, elevated shot with deep flavors of hazelnut, cedar, and fudge. Bright undertones of orange blossom, toffee, and stone fruit add dimension—making it a bold, balanced expression in every cup.$4.00
Mocha
A rich blend of espresso and chocolate, balanced with steamed milk for a smooth, indulgent drink. Bold, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting—served with your milk of choice.$5.50+
Hot Chocolate
Espresso blended with rich chocolate and steamed milk for a smooth, balanced cup. Bold, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying—served with your milk of choice.$3.00+
Cold Brew (Reg)
This light-medium roast combines coffees from Guatemala and Ethiopia, resulting in a full-bodied cup with low acidity. You’ll notice a pleasant hazelnut aroma alongside flavors of strawberry, almond butter, and a subtle hint of nutmeg.OUT OF STOCK$5.50+
Cold Brew (Nitro)
This light-medium roast combines coffees from Guatemala and Ethiopia, resulting in a full-bodied cup with low acidity. You’ll notice a pleasant hazelnut aroma alongside flavors of strawberry, almond butter, and a subtle hint of nutmeg. Infused with nitrogen for a silky, creamy texture and a naturally sweet finish, our nitro cold brew pours like a stout and hits like clarity. Smooth, bold, and never bitter — it’s coffee with presence.OUT OF STOCK$6.50+
Tea
Golden Green Tea
Camellia sinensis leaves, lemongrass, rooibos, orange peel, linden flowers, Mt Olympus flowers, lavender, & orange flavor.$4.00+
Duchess Grey
Camellia sinensis leaves, rose petals, lavender, bergamot oil, & natural vanilla flavoring.$4.00+
Moroccan Mint
Camellia sinensis leaves and mint leaves.$4.00+
Blood Orange Hibiscus
Hibiscus, orange peel, lemongrass, elderberries, apple, rooibos, & stevia.$4.00+
Roobios Vanilla
Rooibos, vanilla pieces, & vanilla flavor.$4.00+
Lemon Chamomile
Chamomile flowers, lemongrass, & lavender flowers.$4.00+
Ginger Lemon
Ginger, linden flowers, lemongrass, & marigold flowers.$4.00+
Ginger Peach
Camellia sinensis leaves, ginger, marigold flowers, & peach.$4.00+
Red Zen
A classic sweet and tart blend of bright herbal ingredients creates a deep red, fruity, and floral infusion that is complex and well-rounded. This signature recipe has been with us since close to the beginning of MEM. Ingredients: Hibiscus, orange peel, lemongrass, lavender flowers, cloves, stevia, & licorice root. Caffeine Free$4.00+
Smart Water
$2.00Topo Chico
$2.50
Food
Avocado Toast
Thick-cut toasted sourdough bread topped with fresh avocado mashed with lime, salt, and pepper, finished with a perfectly cooked egg and a touch of chili crunch.$10.00
Salmon Lox Toast
Thick-cut sourdough or multigrain toast layered with a creamy vegan herbed cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, and finished with fresh dill, capers, and pickled onion.$10.00
Mushroom + Lentil Patty
Jamaican style patties done the Souk way: Mushrooms and lentils, stewed and simmered with our Madras-style curry blend, encased in our vegan puff pastry. Contains gluten$9.50Lamb Caramelized Onion Patty
Jamaican style patties done the Souk way: Generously seasoned lamb chunks, stewed with braised onions and encased in our signature patty puff pastry. Contains gluten, dairy and meat.$10.00
Blueberry Streusel Muffin
Fluffy lemon-scented muffin, studded with blueberries and topped with a sprinkle of crunchy streusel. Contains gluten and dairy.$4.75
Classic Croissant
Classic laminated pastry in traditional croissant form. Contains gluten and dairy.$4.75
Almond Croissant
Twice baked croissant, filled with creamy almond frangipane and topped with almond frangipane, sliced almonds and a dusting of confectioner’s sugar. Contains gluten, tree nuts and dairy.$6.00
Chocolate Croissant
A flaky, buttery croissant filled with rich chocolate and baked until golden and crisp.$6.00
Honey Pistachio Kouign Amann
Our honey pistachio kouign amann is fashioned from our signature laminated pastry and layered with pistachio frangipane and topped with crushed pistachios and a honey glaze. We like to describe this pastry as a cross between baklava and a croissant, but with the sweet factor toned down. Contains gluten, tree nuts and dairy.$6.00
All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Monday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Grounded Café is a cozy, plant-filled retreat in Anacostia serving wellness-forward drinks and light bites. From our signature matcha latte to herbal tonics and seasonal fare, everything is crafted to nourish and restore. Located inside our plant shop and wellness studio, it’s the perfect spot to pause, sip, and reconnect - with nature and yourself.
Location
1913 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020