MADDIE PASQUALE

The Groundout Coffee Bar

109 Arch Street, Marion, SC | (843) 430-9891

As Casting Crown’s “Glorious Day” hums in the background of the quiet and quaint Groundout Coffee Bar in Marion, Maddie Pasquale danced around the coffee press preparing customer favorites. As soon as she had a moment to answer a few questions, she said it would be easier with the warmth of her favorite coffee in hand - a regular drip, light in color and sweet to taste.

This June makes a year that Maddie has worked for the Groundout. She now serves as head barista and manager, helping give structure to the younger girls that work in the shop. She works the early shift most days, serving up steaming cups of Joe and ice-cold brews to the fast-flowing morning work crowd. A customer favorite and the one she makes most often is the caramel whipped coffee, served cold and sure to add an extra pep to your step.

While the coffee is what initially brings the crowd into the Groundout, Maddie believes it’s also the atmosphere. She praises owner Liz Herlong for her ability to provide a pleasant atmosphere for customers and employees.

“My favorite thing aside from the aroma of coffee is the Christian music that always plays in the background,” she says. “I don’t know if it has anything to do with it but I haven’t had a bad day at work. Sure, I’ve had a couple of days where I had personal stuff going on and I was in my head but I’ve never had a bad day at work here. I really think it attributes to there being a positive atmosphere. There’s always Christian music playing.”

Maddie also believes that part of that uplifting environment is brought in by the customers. “They are as pleasant as the music is. The Groundout is a positive place to work from start to finish.”

Open Monday through Saturday, Maddie is ready to serve up a pleasant smile and your favorite java! Stop by The Groundout Coffee Bar today!