London-born coffee company Grind has been expanding across the capital for over a decade with an extensive portfolio of cafés, coffee shops, and coffee trucks, as well as their own state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Now, Grind is preparing to open its first Northern venue, located in the heart of Manchester, in the new St Michael’s development between Peter Street and Deansgate, marking a major milestone in the brand’s growth.
Known for their buzzing all-day coffee shops serving speciality-grade coffee, fresh, seasonal food, and expertly-crafted cocktails, Grind will be bringing their extensive menu to Manchester, from takeaway coffees to bottomless brunches.
Founded back in 2011 when David Abrahamovitch turned his father’s old mobile phone store in Shoreditch into the first Grind café, Manchester has long been on the horizon for Grind. With family connections to the city, David has spent years looking for the perfect site and felt that the new development, right in the city centre, had everything they needed. With Grind being a certified B Corp with a steadfast commitment to the planet, St Michael’s’ mission to become Manchester’s first fully-let net zero carbon commercial development made it particularly attractive.
David Abrahamovitch, Grind founder & CEO, said: “We’ve always said that if we were to do a big site outside of London, the first place we would go would be Manchester. My wife is Mancunian and her whole family live in Manchester, so I’ve spent a lot of time there over the years and I’ve always thought that a Grind
would work well. We’ve looked at various locations over the years, but thanks to Gary (Neville) and the team at Relentless we think we’ve finally found the perfect home for Grind in St Michaels, in the heart of Manchester. We cannot wait to get open in the summer! ”
Gary Neville, Director at Relentless Developments said: “The ambition for St Michael’s was to create a landmark that will become an economic driver for Manchester and bring together major names in a world-class, sustainable development. Attracting brands like Grind who have yet to set foot outside the capital is a massive achievement and testament to how hard we’ve been working to deliver our vision for the scheme and city as a whole.”
Over the last decade, Grind has built a loyal following with fourteen locations across London, a successful online business that provides sustainable coffee to homes all over the world, and a growing presence in UK retail stores. The brand is also known for being served onboard British Airways flights, being the exclusive global coffee supplier to Soho House and its collaborations with top-tier brands like Baileys and BrewDog, and icons like Hello Kitty and American punk heroes Green Day.
Grind’s growth is testament to the consumer demand for craft coffee that not only tastes exceptional, but also has a positive impact on the planet and its people. Now, the brand is bringing its unique craft coffee culture to Manchester.
