Glenview Grind's story is a rather inspiring narrative. Rather than merely frowning about large chain Caribou Coffee's decision to close its Glenview shop, local resident Perry Mandera decided to do something about it. With some elbow grease and support from friends, he re-opened the shop in his image as Glenview Grind. Impressively, he retained the old Caribou staff, and together they prepare coffee, pastries, smoothies, and more for the customers who had built a routine of going to the shop and for those who prefer local establishments. But even more impressively, they contribute proceeds to local charities and organizations—a textbook picture of a community sticking together.