
2024 Winner
First State Favorites
Community Choice Awards
Coffee, toasted bagels, and a comfortable place to catch up in Odessa.
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MADE WITH CARE IN ODESSA, DEA FORMER GULF STATION · SERVING ODESSA SINCE 2024
Stop in before work, catch up over a latte, or take a little time with your coffee. There’s room for all of it.
Espresso and cold brew, matcha and chai, toasted bagels and baked treats. Find your regular order—or something different.
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The building on North Fifth Street used to be a Gulf gas station. In January 2024, it reopened as Corner Grounds Café.
The big windows and original steel beam remain. Inside, you’ll find fresh coffee, comfortable chairs, and plenty of room to catch up.
Get to know our storyFrom the morning regulars to first-time visitors, see what customers have been saying about Corner Grounds.
Corner Grounds Café has been recognized in the First State Favorites Community Choice Awards three years in a row—2024, 2025, and 2026, including the 2026 honor for Best Local Coffee Shop in Odessa, Delaware.
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Best Local Coffee Shop
Odessa, Delaware

Have a gathering in mind? Tell us a little about your plans, and we’ll let you know what may be possible at the café.
Ask About Your EventFind us at the former Gulf station on North Fifth Street—now a stop for coffee, bagels, and good company.
Get directions102 N 5th Street
Odessa, DE 19730
Monday–Friday
6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday
7:00 AM–2:00 PM