Three locations, 15 years and countless community memories: Grind says goodbye to Glenwood Springs

Three locations, 15 years and countless community memories: Grind says goodbye to Glenwood Springs

Whether it was a visitor returning to Glenwood Springs year after year or a local frequenting restaurant row on Seventh Street every weekend, Grind became a downtown staple for countless customers over its 15-year run. From its original walk-up location in what is now Slope and Hatch to the short-lived trivia nights hosted at the upstairs location of what is now Kedai Pho, and eventually the arcade machines at 701 Grand Ave., Grind created memor…

Grind Closes After 15 Years in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Grind, the burger restaurant at Seventh Street and Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs, has closed after 15 years. Co-owners Mike Mercatoris and Chris Heinz announced the closure in a June 26, 2026, Facebook post, according to the Post Independent. Mercatoris told the newspaper they had tried to sell the business over the winter and felt ready to leave restaurant work. He also described relocating Grind several times as a poor business strategy. Th…