Labor of Love: Grayson Coffee House Opens

Officially opened on September 19, the Grayson Coffee House reflects a labor of love and the entrepreneurial spirit of partners Cindy Bruce, Allison Grier and Kerin Fraunfelder.

Starting with a dream and a passing comment of “wouldn’t it be great if …” the three realized in the Fall of 2013 that they shared a common goal: to be part of a community coffee house. They looked to Grayson as the premier opportunity to make that dream a reality.

Grier, who has worked and been an active volunteer in the Grayson community for years, contacted Gail Lane, Grayson’s DDA Manager, who suggested they look at a little house on Grayson Parkway that had recently become available for lease.

“I just knew this was the right place,” said Grier. “We were looking for space that would convey a sense of welcome to the right community.”

With all the charm of the turn of the century, and much of the infrastructure still intact from that era, Bruce, and Fraunfelder agreed it would be the perfect home for the Grayson Coffee House.

“We’re very glad they continued with the project despite the many challenges of turning a 100 year old home into a restaurant,” said Lane. “The Grayson community is excited to have another place to gather and we’re proud that they chose Grayson for their investment.”

The Grayson Coffee House at 502 Grayson Parkway serves the Jittery Joe’s brand of coffee as well as iced coffee and Freezes, teas, and smoothies along with baked goods provided by Graft and Totally Baked. Through the month of September, their hours are 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and they are open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Look for daily specials and events on their Facebook page at Grayson Coffee House.

If you would like more information, please contact Gail Lane at (678) 395-4959 or at Gail@GraysonDDA.org

— From the Grayson DDA

(Photo: Cindy Bruce, Kerin Fraunfelder, Allison Grier and Mayor Allison Wilkerson)