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Ground Up Coffee Ground Up Coffee: Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple: Great coffee leads to great adventures, conversations, and ideas.

We want to bring the best coffee possible to our community. The comfort you feel when taking the first sip, the optimism that follows, and the spontaneity that occurs when the cup is finished; that is what we’re all about! As two friends who grew up in the Montebello area we want to share our passion for coffee and life with our friends, families, and community. Plain and simple - we love coffee, we love what it stands for, and we want you to love it too!!

A village brought this coffee to life. ☕️🌎From the mountains of Juayúa, El Salvador, all the way to our doorstep, these ...
10/20/2026

A village brought this coffee to life. ☕️🌎

From the mountains of Juayúa, El Salvador, all the way to our doorstep, these beans carried more than a journey. They carried the hands, hard work, and heart of a whole community.

From the people who grew and harvested the beans, to everyone who helped bring them across borders, unload the bags, and get them where they needed to be even the U.S. Army joined in to lend a hand.

Because behind every cup is a story. And behind every story is a community.

It takes a village to bring good coffee to life. And this is ours. 🤎

From Juayúa to our community. Fueled by the people who make it possible.

10/19/2026

As our community grows, we have to ask ourselves: are we making room for the businesses that have been here all along?

Places like Ordoñez become part of our story. Let’s show up for our local businesses while they’re still here. ❤️

10/13/2026

☕️ Fueled by Ground Up: James Santana

Community advocate, founder of Montebello United, and candidate for Montebello City Council, James Santana is working to bring people together and make a difference in the community he calls home.

This is what Fueled by Ground Up is all about: connecting with the people putting in the work to make our community a better place.

Good coffee. Good conversations. Community first.

It’s an honor to host Schurr High School’s Business Class for their annual visit to Ground Up.As Schurr alumni, it’s a f...
10/08/2026

It’s an honor to host Schurr High School’s Business Class for their annual visit to Ground Up.

As Schurr alumni, it’s a full-circle moment for us to welcome these students into a business we’ve built and share some of the lessons we’ve picked up along the way.

We remember being students with no clear idea of where the road would take me. If we can give these students a little inspiration, a different perspective, or simply remind them that there are many ways to build a future for yourself, then it’s time well spent.

Always grateful for the opportunity to come back and give a little of what I’ve learned. Go Spartans! 💚

10/06/2026

Being Latino-owned is more than a label.

For us, it’s the values behind it: community, hard work, keeping things simple, and showing up for our neighborhood.

That’s what being Latino-owned means to Ground Up. ☕️

10/01/2026

Old school coffee. Old school hardware. Same neighborhood spirit.

For this episode of Fueled by Ground Up, we sat down with Bakhtavar, owner of Montebello Ace Hardware, a local shop bringing that old-school hardware store experience into the neighborhood.

No gimmicks. No chasing trends. Just good people, real work, and a place that feels like it belongs here.

That’s the kind of business we love to highlight.

Fueled by Ground Up. ☕️

09/30/2026

The real reason we serve decaf at Ground Up Coffee in Montebello, CA

09/28/2026

Before Ground Up, Daniel and Ryan had good jobs, stable careers, and a pretty clear path ahead of them.

But they had a bigger question: what would happen if they actually took the risk and built something of their own?

They didn’t have some revolutionary business idea. They looked around their community and realized there was something missing… a coffee shop.

So they went for it.

10 years later, Ground Up is still here.

Sometimes the right idea isn’t the most revolutionary one. It’s the one that feels right for you and the people around you.

This is the story before Ground Up. ☕️

09/24/2026

Looking for a spot to study before, between, or after class? 📚☕️

Whether you’re an ELAC student or just a student in the area, Ground Up is here for you. A place to get some homework done, focus, or just take a breather between classes.

Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, indoor + outdoor seating, and ethically sourced coffee. Latino-owned and rooted in Montebello.

📍Montebello, CA
⏰ Mon–Fri | 7AM–6PM

Come study with us.

Coffee shops are popping up everywhere. ☕️After 9 years, here are 3 things we’ve learned that we’d pass on to anyone bui...
09/22/2026

Coffee shops are popping up everywhere. ☕️

After 9 years, here are 3 things we’ve learned that we’d pass on to anyone building one:

1. Don’t open one because it’s trendy. Open one because you have a reason to exist.
2. Forget the gimmicks. Stay true to your perspective.
3. Build relationships with your community. Social media comes second.

We’re all trying to build something that lasts.

To everyone out there opening their doors: good luck. We’re rooting for you. 🤎

Plot twist: our Pumpkin Spice Latte wasn’t created in a boardroom. 🎃☕️It was created by Scarlett, who wanted to make a P...
09/16/2026

Plot twist: our Pumpkin Spice Latte wasn’t created in a boardroom. 🎃☕️

It was created by Scarlett, who wanted to make a PSL she’d actually want to drink.

She experimented with the recipe, tweaked it, tasted it, went back to the drawing board and eventually created the PSL we serve today.

No focus groups. No corporate strategy. No white-collar men deciding what people should like.

Just Scarlett making the drink she wanted to drink.

Made from the ground up. 🎃

Address

871 N Garfield Avenue
Montebello, CA
90640

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

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