Grove Coffee, a locally owned craft coffee shop, has planted itself on Oak Lawn's 103rd Street with a clear mission: serve serious espresso while putting people first. The cafe pairs single-origin shots and a roster of signature lattes with a community-focused approach that leans heavily on mentorship and generosity.
New cafe on 103rd mixes craft coffee with a cause
Owner Daniel Stidham, who also serves as a pastor at Calvary Church in Oak Lawn, runs the storefront at 4736 W. 103rd St. The shop keeps early hours and lists Modest single-origin beans among its offerings, according to Grove Coffee.
Menu and neighborhood flavors
The menu leans into seasonal and signature drinks, including the Oak Latte, alongside pastries and breakfast sandwiches, according to Toast. Prices and regular specials are listed there for both pickup and in-shop orders, so regulars can plan their caffeine budgets in advance.
Mentorship is part of the plan
Stidham is listed among the leaders at Forward Mentoring, tying his nonprofit work directly to the cafe’s stated mission and community focus. That alignment helps explain why the shop emphasizes training, generous hiring practices and youth programming, according to Forward Mentoring.
Launched with a ribbon cutting and community support
The cafe marked its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce in late October 2025, an event that drew Oak Lawn officials and featured giveaways and samples. The neighborhood turnout and fanfare were covered by Southwest Regional Publishing.
Rooms, rentals and family-friendly perks
Grove offers a private back room for meetings and whole-shop rentals outside regular business hours, with back-room reservations and modest hourly rates outlined on the cafe’s rental page. Details on capacity, AV options and pricing are available through Grove Coffee.
Chamber listing and neighborhood ties
The Oak Lawn Chamber includes Grove Coffee in its business directory, complete with contact information, reinforcing its role as a neighborhood small business. The listing with the shop’s phone number and address appears on the Oak Lawn Chamber site.
Grove Coffee also landed a recent spotlight on WGN-TV’s Daytime Chicago segment on March 16, 2026, which highlighted the shop’s craft approach and community programs. WGN-TV profiled the owners and staff during the broadcast, giving the Oak Lawn cafe a regional stage.
