Trading Grounds

$ • Coffee Shops

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917 Barrington Pkwy, Marion

About Trading Grounds

Trading Grounds is a cozy coffee shop that offers a wide range of drink combinations with a standout coffee selection praised by regular visitors. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean, making it a great spot to get work done or socialize. The staff is friendly and supportive of the local community. The menu features popular items like the Golden Ticket and Curious Chai special. Customers love the modern and new feel, as well as the pecan maple braid. The Caramel Apple Cider is also a favorite, sweet but not overly so. The owner is often on-site, friendly, and remembers regular customers' orders. While the parking lot is somewhat small, there is enough space for a decent number of people. The coffee shop is kid-friendly, with a notice that anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The reviews highlight the delicious cold brew with cold foam, the must-try almond croissant, and the wide variety of sugar-free options. Customers praise the polite and patient staff, led by Sean, who create customized drinks for customers.

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Trading Grounds Reviews

4.4
109 ratings
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4.4
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I went through the drive through with my granddaughters to get them drinks. We order two of the seasonal ones. What I didn’t know that they were infusions with Red Bull. So I went into the cafe and said something to the worker, she was very rude to us. She said what do you want me to do you ordered them? I told her I didn’t know that’s how they were made. Could I get them something else? She made another drink but was very rude about it. The price difference was about $6...read full review

The owner provided some of the worst customer service I've experienced in a long time. My group had moved two tables together in the middle of Trading Grounds' large room. The owner entered and, started snapping at us, calling us inconsiderate and berating us. This reaction was a shock, especially because when we asked the front staff for permission to use the room, they didn’t mention that we couldn't move the tables or inform us about any rental fees. There was a sign somewhere,...read full review

Tonight a small group of us (we were expecting 5-6 people) came to Trading Grounds for a meeting. Soon after we started, someone (we presume a manager/owner) came in and started loudly berating us for not following "the rules" about moving tables, even though those rules were never explained to us. We then started moving the tables back to fix the situation but he continued to loudly, sternly chastise us. We attempted to fix the situation by renting the room, which he refused,...read full review

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Hours

Monday 6:30AM - 6PM
Tuesday 6:30AM - 6PM
Wednesday 6:30AM - 6PM
Thursday 6:30AM - 6PM
Friday 6:30AM - 6PM
Saturday 7AM - 6PM
Sunday 7:30AM - 4PM
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