“It’s been great seeing my dad - who we jokingly call our mascot - being able to care for people as they come and go from the shop.
In fact, Gramps, who is in remission, can often be found greeting customers from inside the shop, but recently has been holding the door open for customers as most of the seats inside are taken. Gramps is the name the Gilmore’s youngest son bestowed on Dennis, and they felt this was the perfect name for a community coffee and donut shop. The name of the establishment honors Greg’s dad, Dennis. “We know that the building has seen and heard many stories over the years, and we wanted to keep that sense of history and add to its story with what Gramps is doing,” Greg said.
They added a long, high-top table and a seating area in the front for customers to spend time. The Gilmores also exposed some of the original brick and restored the original tin ceiling. “The building is over 100 years old and used to house the Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, and other businesses over the years.” “We want everything we do to be done with a unique twist, so we updated the building to reflect the past, but also add a modern take to the space, as well,” Greg said. The Gilmores searched for the perfect location that would include character and charm, which they believe they found in their location at the corner of 4th and Frederica. During this time, the Gilmores realized that life was short and decided they needed to make Amy’s dream a reality. Two years ago, Greg’s dad Dennis was diagnosed with bone cancer, and he was unable to visit coffee shops, something he would regularly do and where he would tell jokes, share stories, meet and mentor people.
That dream was on hold until a family event pushed it to the forefront. Amy had always wanted to start a bakery where she could not only serve customers but also develop relationships with those who entered. Gramps’ owners Amy and Greg Gilmore returned to Owensboro six years ago after living in Lexington for almost two decades. Gramps Coffee and Donuts is new to the scene in Owensboro, but for the customers who enter, the feeling is not one of entering a new place, but rather visiting an established neighborhood coffee shop. WELL I WILL GO FOR NOW, HAVE TO DECIDE IF I AM GOING TO MAKE RICE OR ANGLE HAIR PASTA TO GO WITH MY SHRIMP AND VEGGIE STIR FRY FOR TONIGHT.Gramps brings their unique take on donuts to Downtown I NOW HAVE TO MOVE SEVERAL INTO BIGGER POTS, WAS KINDA HOPING THAT I COULD MAKE IT TO SPRING TO DO IT OUTSIDE. SO WITH ALL OF THAT, MY GREEN THUMB IS STILL WORKING, AS THE CHRISTMAS CACTAS IS BLOOMING BETTER THAN EVER ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER PLANTS INCREASING IN SIZE. I WON'T GO INTO MY FLOPS, DANG TUNA ANYWAY! BUT THE SCRATCH BISCUTS WERE GOOD. I DON'T THINK THE CARMAL BROWNIES HELPED ANY BUT THEY WERE GOOD. MADE SOME PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE, BAKED BEANS, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP(ALL WHITE MEAT, OF COURSE), AND IT ALL SEEMED TO HELP MY COLD. GUESS THOSE LITTLE CRITTERS WANTED IT REFILLED!! THEY HAD BROUGHT IT FROM THE BEDROOM. ALSO FOUND ONE OF GRAM'S MOUSE TRAPS SETTING IN THE DINNING ROOM, COMPLETELY CLEANED OF THE P-NUT BUTTER. BUT, WHEN I CAME BACK FROM THE SECOND BRIDGE, THERE WAS A BIG SCHOOL OF LITTLE TROUT, BACK IN THE AREA. AND FOUND THAT THE TROUT ARE IN THE RIVER, A COUPLE OF BIG ONES HEADED DOWNSTREAM WHEN I SHOVELED THE BRIDGE. WENT TO HILLBILLY HEAVEN TO DROP OFF SOME STUFF AND CHECK ON THINGS.
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