True Grit Grounds

Sweet as honey and warm as the sun!
True Grit Coffee Grounds is the place to be in Paris, Arkansas! My fiancé and I came here upon the recommendation from the host of the Air BnB we were staying at and absolutely loved it! True Grit is cozy, peaceful and lovely! We went there over the course of 3 days and couldn't get enough of it! I ordered the Breakfast burrito (recommend it with bacon and chives) and my fiancé ordered a tea. The owners got to hear our story and were so intentional with getting to know us! Don and her family are tremendously hospitable and kind! We tried to go there on a Sunday before leaving back to Dallas (not knowing they were closed) and they let us come in and made us a breakfast burrito and a coffee for the road! They live out their faith in Jesus well and put His love on display for all visitors and guests! Everyone who's in or around Paris, AR needs to come and check it out. You can spend the whole day here or just a few minutes and leave with more joy than when you came in! I was truly honored to have come here and will make it an effort to come back whenever I'm in Arkansas! My fiancé also had some thoughts to share:

"True Grit is a hidden gem in Paris, Arkansas! We visited multiple times on our weekend in town and were always greeted with the most kind-hearted staff. They have awesome tea and coffee selections along with so many options to satisfy your sweet tooth! I will always recommend this coffee shop to anyone I know passing through this town. They were so kind and patient with us as we browsed the menu and when we visited on a Sunday! To our surprise they were closed that day and we were bummed we couldn’t go in. But the staff happened to be taking care of the shop inside and allowed us in for food and coffee! They totally didn’t have to but they welcomed us with open arms for one last visit before we headed home! We’ll never forget the sweet family who owns this shop and their kindness."

This part of Arkansas has ties to the movie True Grit. It is based on a novel written by an Arkansan. The setting is in Arkansas, not too far from Paris, and a famous Arkansan starred in it. While you are setting their sipping your coffee, see if you can figure all that out. The title and the association of the movie to the area, makes a catchy name for the coffee shop.
The coffee is outstanding. The service is small town Arkansas friendly. It is an attractive, relaxing environment to waste a morning in and enjoy some of the best coffee you will ever have. My wife is an expert and coffee epicurean (aka Coffee Snob.) She rated her coffee drink this morning as “better than I can make at home.” That means it is damn good. Me, no coffee expert, but I enjoyed my cup too. She went with an iced hazel nut latte. It was perfectly balanced. The coffee was not overwhelmed by the hazel nut flavoring, nor too sweet. I had already had two cups of coffee this morning. I didn’t need more caffeine. I ordered a decaf mocha with a twist. I asked for non-fat milk and no whipped cream. The young lady asked if I would like to try it with unsweetened dark chocolate. It was amazing. It is now my new coffee drink.
FYI – I hated the movie.

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This is a great and cozy neighbourhood coffee shop. The coffee and the lattes are tasty. You can get breakfast burritos, scones and muffins. Service is very friendly. Prices are very reasonable.

Visited Paris, Arkansas yesterday to get out and about. Dropped in at the fairgrounds for a craft fair, then a few shops downtown, and after that... coffee!

I have seen a few folks post about @truegritgrounds but had not been until yesterday. Their shop is right on the square in downtown Paris and is comfy and cute. The staff were friendly and efficient. The kiddos got mochas and I had an Americano - we played some trivia while we sipped on our drinks.

Downtown Paris is a hidden gem!

One of the best coffee shops that I’ve been to in Arkansas! The family that owns the shop is kind, welcoming, and so cheerful to their customers. They use coffee beans from Onyx Coffee Roasters also in Arkansas so you just KNOW the coffee was going to be amazing! My personal favorites are their Cappuccinos and regular Black coffee. If you’re ever in Paris or just passing through on highway 22, make sure to stop by! you won’t regret it😄

Stopped in Paris at True Grit to have a birthday coffee and breakfast before a morning hike at Mount Magazine and to call brother in France. Our good coffee and food was delivered with a solo performance of "Happy Birthday" by a beautiful voice, the Barista's!! Serendipity--Later in the day we happened to see John Wayne's FIRST western.

Go Check out this wonderful unique coffee & tea shop. Customer service, quality of food & drink, and atmosphere is just wonderful.

The staff and owner were friendly and professional. They made a perfect cup of coffee. We will be back on our next Arkansas trip.

I really love this coffee shop. Atmosphere is wonderful. The owner's are friendly and outgoing people. The family is very involved with the community. The treats are scrumptious 😋 cookies , muffins , scones , bagels , and more !
I'm a very hard coffee critic since I've been a barista myself and these guys are developing a great flow to their recipes to make them delicious . They value your true feedback and want to get it just right for you !!!!

You will not be disappointed when you step foot into this coffee shop. The owners are extremely friendly and will always greet you with a smile. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcomed while serving you some amazing treats. There is so much to choose from and I'm sure even if it's not listed they would definitely try to accommodate your cravings. Go & check them out today!!!!

The family here is very nice and very attentive. They have much higher quality product than 22 brew. They also put more love and care into it as well. Even their ice cream is better. They are the best place in town.

This pace is the best. Service and staff are wonderful. Best Fraps around among other delicious drinks and outstanding muffins.

Great ambiance the staff are very friendly and take great care to learn your name and your preferences. The coffee is sourced from Ethiopia and columbia.Columbia.. a first class coffee to build your fancy coffees from. You will not find a more comfortable place for coffee except your own living room

Their deserts are such a pleasure! True Grit has kindly sent muffins and cookies to us here at the hospital on different days and the items are all so fresh and 100 % homemade quality, nothing tastes pre-frozen or commercial. A stop there, coffee and a muffin, will turn your day into something special.

True Grit Grounds is an amazing and accessible coffee shop. Most coffee shops fall into either having very intense coffee that in order to appreciate you would have to have gone through the coffee equivalent of amigara fault or have such sugary coffee that it's more like a milkshake. True Grit breaks the binary by doing the whole spectrum and doing it well. Along with this they are very friendly when it comes to allergies, even if you are trapped inside of an iron lung you will probably be able to find something that will agree with you. All of this would be for not if the service wasn't great and thankfully, it is. The people inside are very patient and helpful, this is especially wonderful if you don't know where to start with coffee, they will explain to you the difference in sweetness of different products when you order them. Along with this they are very quick, even if you have to study the menu like it is the ancient text of lovecraftian horros you will still get in and out within 10 minutes. Despite how organized and quick they are, you never feel rushed and the lobby amplifies this feeling. The furniture is comfortable yet aesthetically pleasing and the board games on the shelf encourage you to stay for longer. It is also worth noting that they are very charitable. They gave free coffee out to students who were returning or started high school this year which was a very nice gesture. Overall, it is a very good cafe.

This coffee shop is my favorite! The owners are friendly and they have a quiet, welcoming atmosphere. I have tried a different drink each time I’ve gone in there and have enjoyed them all.

I moved from NY a year ago and this was the best coffee I have had since moving to AR!
Lunch was great and the place has an awesome vibe. Owner and staff were super nice, definitely recommend and will be back soon, thank you!

Kind staff and plenty of options with a cozy living room like seating area.

Love the chicken salad sandwich and broccoli cheer soup this is my favorite

First such a cute coffee shop! So welcoming when you go in. The coffee is amazing! I also got a pumpkin muffin which was delicious!!! It’s a must if you are driving through or live there!