{"id":17,"date":"2023-12-08T14:48:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T14:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-02-20T02:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T02:06:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"up\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.3\" data-mobile-enabled=\"true\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dieter444-gemstone-3569938_1920-300x203.jpg\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" data-bg-gradient-type=\"linear\" data-bg-gradient-angle=\"180\" data-bg-gradient-start-color=\"hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 40%))\" data-bg-gradient-start-position=\"0\" 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0.45 ;transform: scale(1, -1);mix-blend-mode:multiply;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1526.72px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:5%;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:5%;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">About Us<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-right:20%;--awb-margin-left:20%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-padding-top-small:60px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:60px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1526.72px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-on-top content-left has-flex-alignment fusion-delayed-animation\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-radius-top-left:12px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:12px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:12px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:12px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;\" data-animation-delay=\"300\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 300ms;animation-duration: 300ms;\"><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 31px;line-height:normal;font-size:31px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon hosting-template-cloud-computing circle-no\"><\/i><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Quality Product<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>Every stone in our shop is handpicked for its beauty, character, and story. From local finds to rare specimens, we offer pieces you\u2019ll be proud to take home and treasure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 300ms;animation-duration: 300ms;\"><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 31px;line-height:normal;font-size:31px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon hosting-template-web-protection circle-no\"><\/i><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Variety of Coffee<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>From bold dark roasts to smooth cold brews, every cup is crafted with care. Whether you\u2019re fueling up for a rockhounding trip or winding down after one, we\u2019ve got your blend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 300ms;animation-duration: 300ms;\"><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 31px;line-height:normal;font-size:31px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon hosting-template-website circle-no\"><\/i><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Friendly Service<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>We treat everyone like an old friend\u2014because around here, that\u2019s what you\u2019ll become. Come for the coffee or the crystals, stay for the conversation and good company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-custom-z-index\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-z-index:9999999;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:-35px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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style=\"--awb-caption-overlay-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"ftgu_23-01-26_bd_shop-pics_026\" src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_23-01-26_bd_shop-pics_026.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_23-01-26_bd_shop-pics_026-1024x683.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-931\" 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data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:35%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:60px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:45px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:60px;--awb-spacing-left-small:60px;\" data-motion-effects=\"[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;scroll_type&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:&quot;1.0&quot;,&quot;start_element&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;end_viewport&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;}]\" data-scroll-devices=\"medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:15%;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Rooted in Community<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:45px;\"><p>We\u2019re more than a shop, we\u2019re a place where rockhounds, coffee lovers, and curious wanderers cross paths. Come share stories, trade finds, or just sit awhile with a good cup and good company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: var(--awb-color4);--link_color: var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:180px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:48px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1468px + 120px );margin-left: calc(-120px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-120px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:35%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:60px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:45px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:60px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:60px;--awb-spacing-left-small:60px;\" data-motion-effects=\"[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;scroll_type&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:&quot;1.0&quot;,&quot;start_element&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;end_viewport&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;}]\" data-scroll-devices=\"medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:15%;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Fueled by Curiosity and Caffeine<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:45px;\"><p>Our love for coffee runs as deep as our passion for rockhounding. Every cup tells a story\u2014of early mornings, dusty hands, and the joy of discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:3px 3px 3px 3px;--awb-width-large:65%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:60px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:45px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:60px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:60px;\" data-motion-effects=\"[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;scroll_type&quot;:&quot;rotate&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;initial_rotate&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;end_rotate&quot;:&quot;-1&quot;}]\" data-scroll-devices=\"medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-overlay-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013\" src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-933\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271279%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201279%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271279%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftgu_22-12-08_bd-pics_013-2.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:120px;--awb-padding-bottom:120px;--awb-padding-top-small:60px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:60px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-end fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1468px + 70px );margin-left: calc(-70px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-70px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.186 * calc( 100% - 70px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:70px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:calc( 0.186 * calc( 100% - 70px ) );--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"1.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Customer reviews<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:40px;\"><p>Proof that good coffee and shiny rocks make folks happy.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"sm-text-align-left\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_angle:90deg;--button_gradient_start:39%;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color3-h),var(--awb-color3-s),var(--awb-color3-l),calc(var(--awb-color3-a) - 30%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color4);--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--button_font_size:17px;--button_line_height:26px;--button_padding-top:12px;--button_padding-right:22px;--button_padding-bottom:12px;--button_padding-left:22px;--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" data-hover=\"text_slide_up\" href=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/reviews\/\"><div class=\"awb-button-text-transition  awb-button__hover-content--centered\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">See All Reviews<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">See All Reviews<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:10px 10px  var(--awb-color7);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:3px 3px 33px 3px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:70px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">One of the coolest rock shops in Salt Lake city. Such a cute store. Can&#8217;t wait to go back. The coffee is yummy too.<\/h3><\/div><div style=\"--awb-icon-font-size:20px;--awb-active-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-inactive-color:hsla(var(--awb-color2-h),var(--awb-color2-s),calc(var(--awb-color2-l) - 8%),var(--awb-color2-a));--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\" role=\"img\" class=\"awb-stars-rating awb-stars-rating-1 awb-stars-rating-no-text\" aria-label=\"Rating: 4.00 out of 5\"><div class=\"awb-stars-rating-icons-wrapper\"><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-empty-icon\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-end fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 70px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 70px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-70px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-70px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-max-width:40px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:40px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/info-7.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-403 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:8px;--awb-margin-left:15px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);\"><p>TaNiesha Hamilton<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:10px 10px  var(--awb-color7);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:3px 3px 33px 3px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:70px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">$4 for a medium latte. You CANNOT beat that. The quality is there as well. And Scott was extremely kind and personable. I found my new favorite coffee shop.<\/h3><\/div><div style=\"--awb-icon-font-size:20px;--awb-active-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-inactive-color:hsla(var(--awb-color2-h),var(--awb-color2-s),calc(var(--awb-color2-l) - 8%),var(--awb-color2-a));--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\" role=\"img\" class=\"awb-stars-rating awb-stars-rating-2 awb-stars-rating-no-text\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5.00 out of 5\"><div class=\"awb-stars-rating-icons-wrapper\"><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-end fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 70px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 70px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-70px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-70px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-max-width:40px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:40px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/info-1.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-98 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:8px;--awb-margin-left:15px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);\"><p>Imad Ahmed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:10px 10px  var(--awb-color7);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:3px 3px 33px 3px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">I love everything about this shop. It has quickly become my happy place. Truly something special.<\/h3><\/div><div style=\"--awb-icon-font-size:20px;--awb-active-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-inactive-color:hsla(var(--awb-color2-h),var(--awb-color2-s),calc(var(--awb-color2-l) - 8%),var(--awb-color2-a));--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\" role=\"img\" class=\"awb-stars-rating awb-stars-rating-3 awb-stars-rating-no-text\" aria-label=\"Rating: 5.00 out of 5\"><div class=\"awb-stars-rating-icons-wrapper\"><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><i class=\"vape-star awb-stars-rating-filled-icon\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-end fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 70px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 70px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-70px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-70px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-max-width:40px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:40px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/fromthegroundupslc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avatar.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-533 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:8px;--awb-margin-left:15px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);\"><p>Rachel Kent<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:10px 10px  var(--awb-color7);;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:3px 3px 33px 3px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:35px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:35px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:35px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:35px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:35px;--awb-spacing-left-small:35px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">So stinkin cute!! 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