The Daily Grind

Espresso drinks, tea, and snacks in two NLU buildings on Michigan Avenue, made and served by students. Order ahead and skip the line.

18 S. Daily Grind
18 S. Michigan Ave., lobby
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday, Closed
122 S. Daily Grind
122 S. Michigan Ave.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday–Sunday, Closed

Online ordering can close before the shop does.

+$25
extra for every $100 you load onto your NLU ID
100%
of tips go to the TIPS Scholarship for Kendall students
2 shops
on Michigan Avenue, just one block apart

The menu

Tap 18 S. or 122 S. next to any item to order it for pickup at that Michigan Ave. shop.

Espresso bar
Latte
from $2.25
Cappuccino
from $2.25
Americano
from $2.25
Cortado
from $1.85
Espresso shot
$2.25
Espresso macchiato
from $2.35
Latte macchiato
from $2.25
Mocha
from $2.55
White mocha
from $2.65
Brown sugar shaken espresso
from $2.50
Red eye
from $2.35
Monin syrup (add a flavor)
$0.75
Not coffee
Chai tea latte
from $2.35
London fog tea latte
from $2.25
Matcha
from $2.65
Hot chocolate
from $2.05
White hot chocolate
from $2.05
Lemonade
from $2.00
Brewed coffee & tea
Colombia coffee
from $1.55
Porter coffee
from $1.55
Iced tea
from $1.95
Earl Grey tea
$2.15
English Breakfast tea
$2.15
Chamomile Medley tea
$2.15
Jade Cloud tea
$2.15
Jasmine tea
$2.15
Matcha Super Green tea
$2.15
Peppermint tea
$2.15
Yuzu Peach Green tea
$2.15
Snacks
Baked Lay’s Original chips
$1.00
Cheetos
$1.00
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
$1.00
Cheez-It crackers
$1.00
Kit Kat
$1.00
Miss Vickie’s chips
$1.00
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
$1.00
Snickers
$1.00
Twix
$1.00

Also at the counter: pastries supplied by Kendall College, plus sandwiches and soups. Prices come from our online menu; sizes and add-ons can change them.

Our story

The Daily Grind opened in January 2014 in the lobby of Kendall College. Kendall joined National Louis University in 2018, and today our student team serves the whole NLU community from two shops on Michigan Avenue.

Ways to pay

Card
Credit and debit cards work at both shops.
Your NLU ID
Pay with your University ID here and at the Skylight Café.
Dining Dollars
Students receiving financial aid may be able to put $100 or $200 of their aid toward Dining Dollars each term.

Work behind the counter

The Daily Grind is 100% student-run. Job openings are posted on Handshake, or you can ask at the counter at either shop for hiring information.

Find openings on Handshake

Earn rewards

Every purchase at The Daily Grind earns points toward discounts and rewards. The more you visit, the more you save.

Taste of Kendall

Kendall College culinary and hospitality students run The Dining Room at 18 S. Michigan, a restaurant overlooking Millennium Park. Reservations recommended.

Visit The Dining Room

Coming up at NLU

Club meetings, celebrations, and workshops. RSVP on involveU and grab a coffee on your way.

See upcoming NLU events
The Daily Grind

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