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By Jessica Schmitt
Most of us rely on a good cup of coffee to get our days started. Nothing compares to the experience of walking into a quaint coffee shop, breathing in the deep scent of espresso, and taking that first sip of hot (or cold), perfectly brewed coffee.
For the local Manassas community, that gratifying experience can take place at Grounds Central Station. A community favorite for many years, Grounds Central Station offers a classic coffee shop experience, while also stepping outside the box by offering a wide variety of other items. Beyond what they brew up, they are
also deeply rooted in events happening around the community.
The Beginnings of Grounds Central Station
Grounds Central Station was founded by Matthew Brower. Brower relocated from Florida to Virginia and had aspirations of opening a coffee shop. He wanted his business to offer quality coffee and tea in a small-town community. He landed on the perfect place upon discovering Old Town Manassas. Grounds Central Station opened its doors in 2010 and has since seen significant growth. Now, they roast their own coffee in order to maximize quality, and they offer an extensive menu that goes well beyond just coffee.
A Grounds Central Station Experience
Grounds Central Station offers a vast menu consisting of coffee drinks, teas, bubble teas, smoothies, sandwiches, breakfast items, pastries and even beer, wine, and mixed drinks. They have items such as Cheesy Chicken Fajita Tots, New York Lox Bagel, Turkey and Bacon Grilled Cheese Club Melt, and so much
more. They even offer spiked smoothies!
Among their customer favorites are their bubble teas, which come in flavors such as spiced chai, watermelon, and honeydew.
Their energizing cold brews are another crowd pleaser. In addition to selling in-house, their freshly roasted coffee is also available in several restaurants in downtown Manassas.
Grounds Central Station provides a welcoming, family friendly atmosphere, with decor that is a cross between rustic and modern. Service is very important to the team at Grounds Central Station. They work to make every guest feel like family. Brower says, “We aim to provide fast, quality service with a smile that makes you feel like a regular, whether it is your first time or we are your home coffee shop.”
Community Engagement
Grounds Central Station has developed deep connections with the local community. Brower explains, “We couldn’t ask for a more welcoming community. Old Town Manassas has provided us the opportunity to grow and serve generations of families.”
In response, Grounds Central Station continuously finds ways to provide for and interact with the local community. They sponsor many local charities, schools, and fundraising events, including “Bike to Work” and several charity walks.
Grounds Central Station offers several fun events and activities for the community. One of their most notable is their popular Paint and Sip event. These events are held on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Grounds Central Station brings in a local artist that guides attendees in making a unique
painting. The list of upcoming Paint and Sip dates can be found on their website.
Additionally, Grounds Central Station serves the bands and crew at Live Nation at Jiffy Lube Live shows. They also have a coffee trailer that they take to community events and farmer’s markets—and this trailer can cater!
Grounds Central Station’s Coffee Trailer
What’s Next?
Grounds Central Station is looking forward to continuing to grow while staying centered around their mission: to offer high quality, fresh products and a welcoming environment that continuously provides for the local community. Soon, they strive to source their coffee beans directly from farms to continue
striving towards providing the highest quality of coffee possible.
Grounds Central Station encourages readers to get involved with their local communities and to get to know their neighbors. Browser says, “Invest in each other’s future by supporting local businesses.”
Grounds Central Station is located at 9360 Main Street in Manassas and is open daily. To find out more, visit
groundscentralstation.com or call 571-379-7285. You can also find them on Instagram @groundscentralstation or on Facebook at Grounds Central Station. Stop in and see why Grounds Central Station has continued to draw in the community!
Jessica Schmitt is a Contributing Writer for Prince William Livingand can be contacted at jschmitt@princewilliamliving.com.
