Est.
2001
Norfolk's First
When Elliot Juren opened Fair Grounds in 2001, independent coffee shops in Norfolk were rare. We became the city's first — and we're still here, still independent, still doing it the right way.
Our story
Rooted in Ghent Since 2001.
Fair Grounds has been a cornerstone of Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood since the day we opened. Founded by Elliot Juren, we've spent over two decades serving fair-trade, organic coffee in a two-story historic home where the seating is quirky, the regulars are loyal, and everyone is welcome. We're not a chain. We're not trying to be. We're just the best coffee shop in the neighborhood where we grew up.
A Historic Home
Our two-story house in historic Ghent isn't a designed aesthetic — it's just where we live. Mismatched chairs, natural light, and the smell of fresh coffee. Come stay a while.
The Ghent Community
Ghent is one of America's great walkable neighborhoods — historic, artsy, and full of people who give a damn. That's always been our crowd, and we're proud to be part of it.
