text: I was so excited for The Grind to open down the street from my house. I heard excellent reviews of their Camelback.\n\nA huge let down. Not the best burger. The Grind has a high bar to raise with Local Bistro, Tavern Americano, and Cold Beers and Cheese Burgers in the neighborhood, who all have AMAZING food, service, and burgers.\n\nThe burger was nothing to rave about and the fries were decent. \nI was not impressed by the menu of options either.\nI was especially dissatisfied with the staff.\n\nThe staff:\nThe manager bad mouthed Tavern Americano when they first opened. I found this to be unprofessional and arrogant.\nThe bartender bad mouthed SOL Mexican Cocina after telling her that's where we ate earlier that evening.\nNot sure what the manager and bartender were going for by bad mouthing other neighborhood restaurants to my friends and I but they definitely lost a few customers that were trying  to give The Grind a second chance.\n\nAtmosphere:\nNot sure what  vibe the owner wants, but besides a new name, staff, and menu... it still looks like the old place, Jasper's Peak. \n\n\nI was told they wanted to appeal to a younger crowd, stay open late, and be the neighborhoods lounge. A neighborhood lounge would be AMAZING! I picture something similar to Merc Bar. A burger lounge, open late, an awesome DJ, great drinks, and great hip crowd.\n\nI see lots of potential for improvement all around and hope the pull it together. I love supporting neighborhood restaurants.