Really 3 1/2 stars. The barista was charming. She was having a lovely conversation with some people at the counter but without missing a beat, took my order and prepared my Americano while also preparing an order of food for another customer. Pretty impressive.
I have been to Grinder Coffee before, and remembered too late that I'd had an Americano on my previous visit as well. Sadly I didn't love it then or now - a bit too thin for my taste - but I would definitely return and try something else.
The bench on the sidewalk in front of the cafe features a silhouette of a person sitting, arms outstretched, as if enjoying the chance to watch the world go by. It's a quirky introduction to a very nice cafe.