The Holy Grind Coffee House: A Concord NC Coffee Shop Built on Faith and Community
- Solo Faith Church Inc.
- May 29
- 4 min read
The first thing you notice when you walk into The Holy Grind Coffee House on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard is the handwriting on the cups. Every order that leaves the counter at this Concord coffee house carries a note of encouragement written on the side — a small, consistent ritual that says something about what Dale and Marci Perry, the husband-and-wife team behind The Holy Grind, actually believe a coffee shop is for.
The Vision Behind the Name
Dale and Marci Perry did not open a coffee shop to sell espresso. They opened one because they had a vision for what could happen in a warm, unhurried space where people felt genuinely welcomed. With more than 32 years of experience in the coffee industry, their desire was clear from the start: to facilitate an atmosphere of peace, love, and connection for everyone who walked through the door. The Holy Grind Coffee House — now with three locations in North Carolina, in Concord, China Grove, and Kannapolis, with more planned — is the long-form expression of that founding vision.
A Coffee Shop That Prays for Its Customers
Two things set The Holy Grind apart from most coffee stops in the Concord area. The first is the cup notes — every drink order goes out with a handwritten word of encouragement. Small gesture, but it is consistent, and over hundreds of cups a week it adds up to something. The second is more unusual: The Holy Grind has a weekly prayer team. When customers share a prayer request, the staff does not offer a sympathetic nod and move on — they bring that request to a gathering where the team lifts it in prayer together. For a business to do this meaningfully takes genuine commitment. It reframes what a coffee transaction is.
The Pastors Partnership Program
One of the more distinctive elements of The Holy Grind's model is its Pastors Partnership program, designed specifically to connect the coffee house community with local churches and faith leaders. The program has two goals: to connect Holy Grind customers with a healthy community of believers in the area, and to give local pastors a physical space — a warm, neutral, welcoming environment — where ministry can happen outside the four walls of a church building. Pastors and church leaders interested in the program can find more information through The Holy Grind's website.
What's at the Counter
The menu at The Holy Grind is built around craft coffee — high-quality, ethically sourced beans roasted with care for rich flavor in every cup — alongside smoothies, pastries, and a rotating selection of specialty drinks. Two standouts at the Concord location: the Water to Wine, a signature specialty drink that has developed its own following, and the Park Avenue Latte, a house-crafted option that brings people back. Pastries and food items round out the menu for those settling in for a longer visit. Online ordering for the Concord location is available through Clover for those who prefer to order ahead.
Visit The Holy Grind in Concord
The Concord location of The Holy Grind Coffee House is at 587 Warren C Coleman Blvd, Concord, NC 28025. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. For questions, call (704) 960-4013 or email thg.concord@gmail.com.
For their full menu, Pastors Partnership details, and more, visit The Holy Grind Coffee directly. You can also order online for the Concord location through their Clover platform.
A Few Questions Worth Answering
What is the Pastors Partnership at The Holy Grind Coffee House?
The Pastors Partnership is a program through which The Holy Grind connects local pastors and church leaders with a physical space for ministry outside a church building. Its two stated goals are to connect Holy Grind customers with a healthy community of believers and to give faith leaders a neutral, welcoming environment for community outreach and connection. Pastors interested in the program can find more information on The Holy Grind's website.
Can I submit a prayer request at The Holy Grind in Concord?
Yes. Prayer is an explicit and central part of how The Holy Grind operates. Customers can share a prayer request with the staff at the Concord location, and the team gathers weekly to lift every request in faith. The Concord location page also includes a prayer request submission form for those who prefer to reach out digitally.
Does The Holy Grind have more than one location in North Carolina?
Yes. The Holy Grind currently operates three locations in North Carolina — the Concord location at 587 Warren C Coleman Blvd, a China Grove location at 819 S Main Street, and a Kannapolis location. The founders have indicated that additional locations are planned, reflecting consistent growth since the brand was founded by Dale and Marci Perry.
Solo Faith Church is sharing this story because The Holy Grind Coffee House represents something rare in the Concord business community — a place of commerce that has chosen to make spiritual hospitality part of its foundation. A coffee shop that prays for its customers, writes encouragement on their cups, and actively opens its doors to support local pastors is a neighbor worth knowing in Cabarrus County.
Support Local — And Support Your Neighbors
When you support local businesses in Concord, you strengthen the whole community. Solo Faith Church also runs a free food pantry and DoorDash delivery program — consider sponsoring a family today. Learn more here.
Community Support Note: This story is part of Solo Faith Church's community journalism initiative to uplift Concord neighbors and share the work being done across Cabarrus County. The information in this post was responsibly compiled from publicly available sources, including The Holy Grind Coffee House's website, About page, Concord location page, and Pastors Partnership page.
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