NLU Daily Grind

Enjoy a cup of coffee served by an NLU student. The NLU Daily Grind is a student-run coffee shop located in our lobby of our Chicago campus in the 18 S.

building. The DG features delicious coffee, tea, and snacks.

12/12/2023

The One Where They All Get NLU Sweatshirts! Stay tuned for winter launch.

11/14/2023

Meet Barista Jesus. He’s a culinary arts student from Indiana. You can find him mainly in our second Daily Grind location at 122 S Michigan. His special is a Peppermint Hot Chocolate! Come in and try his special perfect for this cold weather. Try with a shot of espresso for a Peppermint Mocha!

10/17/2023

It’s ! Meet Barista Carl! Carl has been with the Daily Grind for the past 12 months while pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. 🧑‍🍳

His favorite drink is a Hazelnut Caramel Nitro Cold Brew. The Nitro Cold Brew is an aerated shot of cold espresso. Come in and ask him to make his favorite drink!

10/10/2023

We’re bringing back and starting with the backbone of the university…our baristas! Saving our mornings one cup of coffee at a time!

Roll Call 📢 Come meet Barista Haniya! Haniya has been a reoccurring face for over a year in both Daily Grind locations.

Her favorite drink, is an “Iced Caramel Vanilla Oat Milk Latte”. Ask her to make you one this week and get 50% off your iced caramel vanilla latte. 😍 ☕️

09/27/2023

Don’t miss this Friday!!

09/25/2023

We’re extending our hours for fall!

18S Michigan Ave
Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm
Friday 7am-4pm
Saturday 9am-12pm

08/29/2023

Rise and Grind! 🌞 Don’t forget to swing by either location for your morning start! ☕️ 🍞

07/21/2023

If you could be anywhere in the world sipping on your morning coffee, WHERE WOULD YOU BE? ☕️

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03/22/2023

Hmmm delicious drip coffee ☕️ and baked goods 🥐

03/16/2023

💚 Have you ever tried the delicious Matcha Chia Pudding with almond milk?
🍀 It’s perfect for St Patrick’s day :) Try one and get a nice picture with this perfect green pudding!

03/13/2023

😋 Delicious and fresh Cheddar Bacon Scones!
❓Have you ever tried? You should!!

03/08/2023

Happy International Women’s Day 💕

03/07/2023

😋 Fresh muffins everyday!
🥕This is the famous Morning Glory muffin!

02/28/2023

🍌Have you ever tried our delicious Banana loaf?
😋 We also have Zucchini loaf :)

02/14/2023

💕We wish you much love on Valentine’s day!

02/14/2023

💕 Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/13/2023

💕 Valentine’s day is coming! We have a special drink for this special day! Come and check :)

02/09/2023

🍪Fresh cookies everyday! Have you already tried?

Photos from NLU Daily Grind's post 02/08/2023

💕 Valentine’s day is coming! Did already guess how many candy heart are in the jar?
💕 Come to The Daily Grind at 18 S Michigan Ave. and take your guess :)

02/02/2023

🥐 Daily Grind has new items almost every week! This is the whole wheat croissant made by our pastry students :)

01/31/2023

Looking for a lunch option?! We’ve got you covered with our new flatbread pizzas!

01/26/2023

🆕 Today’s special: Kouign Amman! Specially made by the Baking and Pastry students :)
🗓️Just today and tomorrow!
🤤 They are delicious!! You should try!
🥐 Kouign-amann is a sweet Breton cake, made with laminated dough, containing layers of butter and incorporated sugar, similar in fashion to puff pastry.

Timeline photos 11/29/2022

Grab your work bestie, and come in for an afternoon pick-me-up!

Photos from NLU Daily Grind's post 10/18/2022

The Daily Grind is selling loaves of fresh baked bread this week; produced by the pastry students.


Stop by our 18 S. Michigan location for Raisin Pecan Bread, Potato Bread or BOTH! 🍞 🥖

09/29/2022

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18 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60603

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm

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