
About True Grit Grounds
True Grit Grounds is your neighborhood spot for bold, unapologetic coffee in the heart of Paris, Arkansas. Rooted in local history and community spirit, this independent café serves up serious brews that reflect the region's character and literary heritage. Whether you're a seasoned coffee lover seeking that perfect strong cup or just looking for genuine hospitality, you'll find your people here—and a welcoming space that puts care into every pour.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"Coffee is on the strong side, I enjoyed it. Although, it was a tad too much for the people I went there with. It will definitely wake you up! I had the caramel latte, it was good but it needed more flavor. Employees are great, very friendly. And the store is very well decorated with couches to sit on, clean bathrooms."
"This part of Arkansas has ties to the movie True Grit. It is based on a novel written by an Arkansan. The setting is in Arkansas, not too far from Paris, and a famous Arkansan starred in it. While you are setting their sipping your coffee, see if you can figure all that out. The title and the association of the movie to the area, makes a catchy name for the coffee shop. The coffee is outstanding. The service is small town Arkansas friendly. It is an attractive, relaxing environment to waste a morning in and enjoy some of the best coffee you will ever have. My wife is an expert and coffee epicurean (aka Coffee Snob.) She rated her coffee drink this morning as “better than I can make at home.” That means it is damn good. Me, no coffee expert, but I enjoyed my cup too. She went with an iced hazel nut latte. It was perfectly balanced. The coffee was not overwhelmed by the hazel nut flavoring, nor too sweet. I had already had two cups of coffee this morning. I didn’t need more caffeine. I ordered a decaf mocha with a twist. I asked for non-fat milk and no whipped cream. The young lady asked if I would like to try it with unsweetened dark chocolate. It was amazing. It is now my new coffee drink. FYI – I hated the movie. For other reviews laced with superfluous, time-wasting inessential information, sarcastic diatribe, and subjective opinion, follow Spike S. on Yelp and Spike Speedwell on Google"
"Sweet as honey and warm as the sun! True Grit Coffee Grounds is the place to be in Paris, Arkansas! My fiancé and I came here upon the recommendation from the host of the Air BnB we were staying at and absolutely loved it! True Grit is cozy, peaceful and lovely! We went there over the course of 3 days and couldn't get enough of it! I ordered the Breakfast burrito (recommend it with bacon and chives) and my fiancé ordered a tea. The owners got to hear our story and were so intentional with getting to know us! Don and her family are tremendously hospitable and kind! We tried to go there on a Sunday before leaving back to Dallas (not knowing they were closed) and they let us come in and made us a breakfast burrito and a coffee for the road! They live out their faith in Jesus well and put His love on display for all visitors and guests! Everyone who's in or around Paris, AR needs to come and check it out. You can spend the whole day here or just a few minutes and leave with more joy than when you came in! I was truly honored to have come here and will make it an effort to come back whenever I'm in Arkansas! My fiancé also had some thoughts to share: "True Grit is a hidden gem in Paris, Arkansas! We visited multiple times on our weekend in town and were always greeted with the most kind-hearted staff. They have awesome tea and coffee selections along with so many options to satisfy your sweet tooth! I will always recommend this coffee shop to anyone I know passing through this town. They were so kind and patient with us as we browsed the menu and when we visited on a Sunday! To our surprise they were closed that day and we were bummed we couldn’t go in. But the staff happened to be taking care of the shop inside and allowed us in for food and coffee! They totally didn’t have to but they welcomed us with open arms for one last visit before we headed home! We’ll never forget the sweet family who owns this shop and their kindness.""
"Visited Paris, Arkansas yesterday to get out and about. Dropped in at the fairgrounds for a craft fair, then a few shops downtown, and after that... coffee! I have seen a few folks post about @truegritgrounds but had not been until yesterday. Their shop is right on the square in downtown Paris and is comfy and cute. The staff were friendly and efficient. The kiddos got mochas and I had an Americano - we played some trivia while we sipped on our drinks. Downtown Paris is a hidden gem!"
"One of the best coffee shops that I’ve been to in Arkansas! The family that owns the shop is kind, welcoming, and so cheerful to their customers. They use coffee beans from Onyx Coffee Roasters also in Arkansas so you just KNOW the coffee was going to be amazing! My personal favorites are their Cappuccinos and regular Black coffee. If you’re ever in Paris or just passing through on highway 22, make sure to stop by! you won’t regret it😄"
"This part of Arkansas has ties to the movie True Grit. It is based on a novel written by an Arkansan. The setting is in Arkansas, not too far from Paris,..."