ABOUT US
OUR COFFEE
At Grab-a-Java, we strive to provide awesome coffee, FAST! We recognize that this process starts way before we serve you delicious coffee, and respect the coffee farmers and roasters who make our quality possible.
THE PROCESS
BEGINNING WITH THE BEAN
We believe that great gourmet coffee starts with high-quality beans. Sustainably sourced coffee beans from across the world are used to produce Grab-a-Java coffee, and we value all the hard work that goes into growing and harvesting exceptional beans.
ROASTING IN FLAVOR
“Green” coffee beans are combined and roasted to produce the signature Grab-a-Java flavor profile. A high-quality, sustainable roasting process allows us to achieve consistent results and honor the coffee beans.
BREWING FOR YOU
The Grab-a-Java team is trained on best practices to get great flavor in the cup. This includes freshly grinding coffee and using high quality coffee and espresso machines for best results. When you pull up to one of our drive-thru stores, we promise to provide you a high quality beverage, FAST.
OUR HISTORY
Grab-a-Java, Springfield’s first gourmet drive-through coffee shop, has been serving up delicious coffee and light-hearted fun for over 20 years. While traveling along the West Coast, founders Meg and Pete Lazara fell in love with a simple coffee stop that served excellent coffee by outstanding people. At that time, Meg was a nurse, and Pete was an economist for the State of Illinois. The couple dreamed of bringing an exceptional coffee experience to their beloved community.
In 1996, the couple opened the first Grab-a-Java location on 6th Street, and the community fell in love with the quality and the speedy drive-through. To expand reach to amazing customers on the west side of Springfield, a second location was built on Hedley Road in 2004.
The iconic banners that are displayed at stores began as an idea to grab coffee lovers’ attention as they drove past the stores. Pete had no artistic background and started making the cheeky banners with paint overspray on drop cloths. The banners were a hit, and Springfield residents looked forward to seeing Pete’s sense of humor expressed in art.
Grab-a-Java continues to appeal to Springfield residents and visitors with its quality products, friendly service, and fun personality.