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Coffee Catering in Chicago & Chicagoland Area

Back to the Grind Coffee Coasters

Delivering craft quality & genuine warmth to events and celebrations across Chicago

Locally Roasted Specialty Coffee

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Match, Chai, & More

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Warm & Welcoming Baristas

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Sleek & Modern Carts For Any Space

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Branding Opportunities

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Office Collaborations

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Conference Services

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Brand Activations

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School Functions

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Client Appreciation

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Office Collaborations ✳︎ Conference Services ✳︎ Brand Activations ✳︎ School Functions ✳︎ Client Appreciation ✳︎

Five gold stars in a row.

  • "I can't speak highly enough about Kat and her service. We hired them to do a hot chocolate, cider, and coffee station for one of our annual family events. It was such a relief to have the refreshments handled for us so we could focus on the program itself. It was seamless. The setup was very polished and professional. The drinks were delicious and they had a number of fun mix-ins and toppings, and Kaitlyn, who was the person we worked with for the day, could not have been friendlier or more helpful. Kat was very thoughtful and communicative throughout and very easy to work with. We would absolutely hire them again."

    SUSAN F.

    Library Function

  • Kat was absolutely incredible at a recent party I threw. Not only is she able to customize the cups and the cart itself to the party theme, but she is an incredible and highly-trained barista and uses only the best of coffee beans, such as Metric. This made for an amazing night with multiple rounds of coffee. She is able to customize menus to your preferences, and so we had the classic espresso menu but also key lattes and tea-based lattes based off of the party theme and our favorites. Every single drink delivered and hit the mark. Would highly recommend Kat for anyone’s party or event but especially anyone serious about coffee and quality drinks.

    ZAMAAN S.

    Birthday Party

  • Kat | Back to the Grind made my entire event absolutely perfect. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable about her product but she is an artist of her craft. All of the attendees were so pleased with Kat and her mobile bar! She made all drinks to order and kept us all pleasantly caffeinated. Her menu is simple, but never overwhelming. Her set up is aesthetically so pleasing! Kat has my full recommendation for upcoming events and weddings for our group and we cannot wait to have her back in some capacity. Such a joy! I cannot say enough good things!!

    MEGAN C.

    Conference

  • Huge shoutout to Kat and Casey from Back to the Grind Coffee Bar. We hired them for a recent company event and they were fantastic. A few things that really made this event amazing: Great to work with - their communication was fast and detailed from day one. They made the whole booking process simple and were super responsive to all our questions. Super fast [service] - There was never a long wait, and they handled the rush perfectly. Great coffee: The quality was top-notch. It’s clear they spend quality time selecting their products, and they love what they do and that is providing a great experience to their communities. If you’re looking for a coffee bar for your next event, definitely go with Back to the Grind. They showed up on time, worked hard, and made everyone’s day better. We’ll definitely be booking them again!

    CLAY N.

    Resident Event

  • Thank you so much, Kat, for providing such amazing coffee at our Holiday Brunch! So many of our employees raved about it, and your professionalism truly made the event feel extra special. We’re so grateful for your great work and hope to have the pleasure of working with you again in the future!

    CHERRY A.

    Company Holiday Party

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Customize for a Unique Experience

Elevate your event with fully branded coffee service. We can customize our mobile coffee carts with your logo, brand colors, and messaging—transforming each cup into a memorable touchpoint for your guests. From corporate gatherings to campus events, your brand becomes part of the experience and integrated into every detail.

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Custom Cup

Customize our cups with your logo. It's an easy, eye-catching way to boost brand visibility while serving up amazing coffee.

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Branded Coffee Cart

Your logo front and center. The espresso cart becomes an eye-catching marketing tool.

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Signature Drink Menu

Craft a signature drink menu that's as unique as your event – reflect your brand's personality or complement the vibe.

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Explore our menu and custom branding options. Get a fast and easy quote within 24 hours.

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Collaborate with our experienced event specialists so we can provide the best value and service for your event.

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Complete our seamless booking form and we’ll handle the rest. With over 15 years experience in hospitality, you're in good hands!

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Coffee Cart Menu

With every guest in mind, we serve essential cafe drinks like lattes and cappuccinos as well as premium matcha & teas, as well as decaf options.

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Espresso

Latte

Cappuccino

Americano

Mocha

Cold Brew*

*Add-on for additional charge

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Tea & More

Macha Latte

Chai Latte

Assorted Fine Tea

Decaf Tea

Hot Chocolate

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Syrup

Vanilla

Salted Caramel

Toffee Crunch

Dark Chocolate

Seasonal Flavors

About Us

Authentic Hospitality, Intentional Connections, Rooted in Chicago

Founded by Kat Briones in 2023, Back to the Grind was born from over 15 years of hospitality experience at Chicago's finest venues. She saw an opportunity to bring craft coffee service right to an event and serve handcrafted drinks on-site. Today, we operate three mobile coffee carts serving corporate clients like Firefox, Webtoons, and RYZE, alongside school functions and private celebrations across Chicago. Our signature approach: no tip jars, hand-to-guest service, and menus designed to welcome everyone.

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