Jasmin
Hi! Welcome to Barista’s Daily Grind. I’m so happy you stopped by to check out our menu, meet our staff and see all the exciting things we have to offer! I have worked with Barista’s since it began, and I feel so honored to have been a part of its development and growth over the last 15 years. It’s been a wonderful privilege to serve the Kearney Community, and we are so grateful to all the loyal customers who have made us so successful over the years. I truly believe that we have the very best product and production of coffee in the Midwest, and I hope we have an opportunity to serve you and show you why “our business is people, and our passion is greatness.” My favorite drink is a classic Americano with some sugar in the raw and a little cream. I can’t wait to meet you in the shop, and I hope you feel all of our Pure Customer Love!
Jenile
It’s a great honor to return to Barista’s after being gone for about five years. I started out at Barista’s in 2oo4. I had the opportunity to be trained and work alongside Ryan Denhardt as well as Steve and Cathy Sickler at the ‘Central Shop’. I’ve returned and am looking forward to being part of Barista’s furture. I am married to Greg, we have 3 boy’s including a set of twins. We all enjoy the country life as we live in Wood River and I commute each day to work. My favorite drink at Barista’s is an iced white chocolate mocha, yummy!!!
April
Hello! My name is April Edgren! I live in Bertrand on the farm with my husband, two dogs, and horses. I have worked at Baristas for a little over 4 years. I am currently the manager at BDG and love getting to work with the staff and see the community. My favorite drink at BDG is a hearts desire chai!
Moi
Born in Mexico. Nebraska raised; Gibbon native for days. Future educator in Physical Education. Regular at BDG for nine years before working here. Favorite drink depends on the day of the week.
Edgar
Hey, I am Edgar or Eddy. I’m from Lincoln Nebraska and graduated from Lincoln North Star (Go Gators!). I came to Kearney to attend UNK. I was impressed with the ‘family like atmosphere’ that Barista’s has, so I am fortunate to have been accepted to the team. I look forward to working on and developing the art of being a Great Barista. My go to drink is some good-ole Iced Tea (very little to no ice-I do take coffee with a bit of cream, always ;)), but when I’m feeling a sweet tooth I get a medium 2 shot dirty spiced chai with almond milk.
Madalyn
Hi! My name is Madalyn, and I have been a baristas regular for about 5 years now. I was born and raised in Kearney, and Baristas was always my favorite study spot. I am currently attending UNK where I am majoring in nursing. My favorite drinks depend on the weather. If the weather is cold, honey lattes are my thing. If the weather is hot, I like cold brew with Irish cream and cream! I love being apart of BDG.
Jared
Born in Denver, Wyoming raised, and Kearney lived in. Currently going to school at UNK for advertising and public relations. Regular at BDG since high school. Favorite BDG drink is grasshopper mocha in the Winter and iced americano in the Summer.
Nolan
WHAT UP PARTY PEOPLE! My name is Nolan, I’m from Omaha, Nebraska. BDG has customers like no other. Every time I clock into work it’s a jollification. It’s a coffee shop second to none with open doors and friendly smiles. A couple of good beverages in my opinion are Black Iced Coffee or a Root-Beer Creamosa.
Hello! My name is Noah and I am from Omaha, NE. I am currently a psychology major at UNK. I have been a customer at Barista’s since I came to college and have always been impressed with the outstanding customer service and friendly atmosphere. My favorite drink is the Heart’s Desire Chai. I look forward to learning more here at BDG.
Alynn
Hey All! My name is Alynn and I am from Elm Creek. I am currently attending UNK and focusing on my ‘Gen Eds’. I have always loved Barista’s so to have the opportunity to be part of the crew is amazing, I look forward to learning bunches. I love the Jamo’s anytime, but once in a while I’ll jump on the white mocha wagon. 😉
James
Hello, my name is James! I started out as a customer coming to BDG almost every day, without knowing I would someday be working here. All I can say it is the best job I have ever had, pushing me to not only learn how to make great coffee, but become a better person. I started out drinking iced coffee, and I would have to say just a plain iced coffee is still my favorite drink! Although the dirty chai comes at a close second..
Brooke
Hello! My name is Brooke Thorell and I’m from the little town of Loomis, NE. I am currently studying communication disorders at UNK, but will soon be beginning my masters program in speech pathology. I’ve always loved coffee. I have been frequenting Baristas since I was in high school, but never dreamed I’d actually get to work here. Luckily, both my roommates got jobs here and put in a good word. Also, I think my boss just has a soft spot for Loomis girls 😉 My favorite drinks range from a simple cup of Java (Thursday’s medium roast) to a salted caramel cappuccino and the occasional raspberry white mocha.
Jacob
Joined the team after being amazed by the quality and passion that BDG has for its product. After working for several years at various coffee shops across the country, I found my second home at BDG. My favorite beverage at BDG is the White Mocha.
Rebecca
There is a quote from the famous hit television series called The Office that says, “I wish that there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” I am in the “good old days” right now. I am living it with all of my fellow Baristas. These are the people that I am going to miss and think about when I am no longer in Kearney. I will miss jokes about the Office, learning about steaming the perfect milk, and just walking through life together. This amazing coffee shop helps me to become better. I want to be better and craft the perfect cup of coffee for our wonderful customers.
I have lived in four states and in many towns, but Kearney, NE is a very special place. I have had the opportunity to study and receive my Bachelor’s degree in social work and work towards my masters in social work. I am married to a wonderful man named Cesar and have a tiny dog named Chiquita.
I wanted to work at Barista’s Daily Grind because of the passion that I saw. I saw passion for coffee and passion for pure costumer love. As a customer, I felt important and valued and I wanted to do the same. My favorite things to drink are a dark roast with raw sugar and cream, espresso with a raw sugar, and hot chocolate (Cup of Coa).
Kalei
Born and raised in Kearney, Nebraska. Going to school for social work. Been in love with Barista’s Daily Grind since the beginning. It was my dream job in high school, and I always thought, “how cool would it be to work there? It has been the best job ever.” I enjoy adventure!
Annie
I am from Lincoln. I am going to UNK for international studies and I work at Baristas’s because I love the sense of community with coworkers and customers. My favorite drink right now is the cold brew