Shameless Grounds

I came here to check out a new coffee shop with a unique vibe. I ordered an iced caramel latte and a gooey butter cake. The interior is so cozy and inviting. I would love to come here next time, just hang out with my laptop and lounge. The staff was super friendly, and I got my order in mere minutes! If you're looking for a new coffee shop in town, I highly recommend this coffee shop. It passed my vibe check.

There is also a backyard area, but I never got to check it since it was pouring when I stopped at this coffee shop.

Great spot for brunch (or breakfast) if you’re looking for a chill yet quaint setting, you’ll understand why it’s called Shameless as soon as you enter haha. Food was tasty and staff were friendly. Very clean. As for taste I call only speak to the dishes my wife and I ordered but after seeing other orders coming out I’m confident in saying you could order anything off the menu and your tastebuds would be completely satisfied…

Diverse, inclusive, spontaneous, wicked friendly, a safe space.

This coffee shop has more character than 6 books put together. The staff is amazing and really kind. The coffee is mind sharpening blissful and their food will make your belly do the happy dance.

Stop in, you'll love it!

(They also have sprinkles, THIS IS SO IMPORTANT TO A BALANCED LIFE!)

The food is really good with great vegetarian/vegan options. The chai tea is delicious. The library has a lot of interesting book. Great place, highly recommend!

Food is delicious, atmosphere is validating, staff are compassionate, and there's a library of good resources for safety and stuff. Lewd? Yeah. Safe? Absolutely. This is a safe harbor location to the max.

Shameless is my go-to cafe for brunch, coffee, and a good atmosphere. The menu has a great variety of food (though I normally stick with the "Morning Woodstocker" or "Lumberjacker"), the coffee is satisfying, and the staff are always kind. Great place for reflection and connection 😄
Oh! And I love the brownies and zucchini bread they serve.

COVID Update: They've been handling things well, no more bodies than the space can safely allow. And the outdoor enclosed patio seating has safely spaced-out tables.
Update 2: They're now allowing limited indoor seating, 1-hour at a time, and there's a set entrance door and an exit door. My favorite part about this update is that I can order bottomless coffee again 😅

I LOVE Shameless Grounds. The queer-friendly and sex-positive atmosphere makes for a refreshing escape from the standard heteronormative cafe environment. The food is absolutely delicious, I particularly recommend the brownie for chocolate lovers, but their breakfast bowls are my favorite.

Shameless is a great place for a sit down and some food/coffee/conversation. There's a good selection of drinks, cocktails, and food. They're welcoming to all walks of life and quirkiness...

Sadness is... Knowing I could have been to their new location far, far prior to when I finally was.

I had the utmost pleasure of stopping by on a Friday, middle of lunch, and my lunch still only took about 15 minutes to make it to my table in spite of their warnings of a wait... ...I could not be more overwhelmingly elated that I waited. knowing how good it turned out. The food genuinely only paralleled to the quality of service at this location, makes this a destination for every occasion.

Albeit not entirely suited to the younger crowd, Shameless Grounds fills an amazing category of destination for the weary traveler or person on the go wanting a place a bit different, and for once not entirely "family oriented". This might not be a place to bring the kids on a busy afternoon, but it's by far one of the most memorable for just about any other occasion.

In spite of my overwhelming indecisiveness, the staff here was able to get my order placed which in the end was an iced mocha, a brownie, and a LGBTQ... Which to be clear, is "Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on warm
Pita with Queso. Served with a pickle" and I could not be more impressed with the overall quality of what I received. Not only was the brownie absolutely divine through and through, but the LGBTQ was tasty, fresh, and memorable.

I'm so glad I finally had the amazing opportunity to stop by this place (at their new location, specifically), and I will ABSOLUTELY be back.

GO THERE ALREADY, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO.

Refreshingly irreverent and deliciously inclusive. No matter your eating preferences or dietary requirements, you can eat here. Their menu is very flexible and customizable and the vibe is wonderfully sexy (but in the queerest way). One of my favorite restaurants in the city by far.

Fun staff and a community atmosphere. Feels like part of the neighborhood. Love the themed drinks and employee art

My wife and I stopped in for a coffee, and it was a pretty fun experience. My latte was made really well, and my wife couldn’t decide on a drink. The baristas were happy to pull out a wheel of options to spin, and the drink it landed on wound up being a great choice. I suppose all the drinks on the wheel are great options, so there’s no way you can lose. Give them a try if you haven’t and maybe let the wheel decide if you’re feeling adventurous.

A surprisingly varied menu, with creative offerings, accommodating and super friendly staff, awesome indoor and outdoor seating and freaking library you can borrow books from! The drinks are just the start, try the brownies, try literally everything on the menu. You won't be disappointed!

The vibe, lattes, and leather couches are amazing! And the service was so welcoming and full of Halloween fun!

Wonderful coffee shop! Great service! LGBTQ friendly, sex positive, judgment free and fun!

Such a nice hidden gem! Met a friend for coffee and the atmosphere was super chill. I had the farmer's daughter sandwich and an Americano, both really good and fairly priced. The staff was amazing, super nice and friendly. We sat on their outside patio, which despite the hot weather, was lovely. I would def recommend!!

Friendly staff and great coffee drinks! I’m lucky to live so close to this place. Also, their breakfast is so good. One of the best patios in Benton Park

This place is amazing for kinksters local or not, you gotta check this place out. I always feel so loved.

Coffee has always been great. I’ve only ever ordered pastries, but they’ve all been great too. Love the decor inside. Outdoor seating is comfortable and spacious. Would recommend Shameless Grounds to anyone looking for good coffee and a friendly, accepting environment.

I absolutely love this place. The coffee is amazing, and if you cannot make up your mind, there's a wheel of indecision that led me to get a Crowley, which I definitely recommend. They are always polite, I'm happy that they still require vaccine status because I can feel safer than other places. And I still usually choose to have my coffee in their yard even though I do have proof because it's cute and cozy. It's a safe space to show up as yourself. I've never found another place like this. I hope they never go away because it's the main reason I cross from Illinois.