Grandview Heights is brimming with a host of small businesses. During this first installment of a series featuring local establishments, we take a look at those on First Avenue.
The Bronze Bubble
1089 W. First Ave., www.bronzebubble.com
Open in Grandview since: 1996
Specialty: We do five things well: full service laundry, wash-dry-fold service, dry cleaning, tanning beds and tanning products.
Describe the business in one sentence: We keep Grandview looking good, one load at a time.
What do you like about the Grandview location? The businesses work together, not in competition with each other.
Describe your business as an animal: A cat; they’re so clean and we’re very clean here.
Marshall’s
1105 W. First Ave., www.marshallsgrandview.com
Open in Grandview since: 1985 (as Chris’ Restaurant) Current location since: 1991
Specialty: We specialize in homemade comfort food. We have something for everyone!
Describe the business in one sentence: Marshall’s is a unique restaurant offering homemade comfort food to fill your belly and a bar to wash it all down.
What do you like about the Grandview location: We have enjoyed growing up in Grandview and now watching our friends have children grow up here. There’s nothing better than having customers come in that we have known for years and years. Grandview really is a place where everyone feels like family.
Describe your business as an animal: A wolf; they’re loyal (as we are to Grandview), protective (we love our coworkers), social (we like to have a good time, too) and family-oriented. Matt, myself, my sister, our niece and our oldest daughter all work here. We also like to think of a few of our long-standing employees as family – James, Carol, Mike, Jeff and Shana.
Healthy’s Nutrition Transition
1093 W. First Ave., www.facebook.com/HealthysNutritionTransition
Open since: June 2012 In Grandview since: June 2013
Specialty: We offer low-calorie smoothies and teas, weight-loss progress charts and a sense of belonging.
Describe the business in one sentence: We’re a high-energy social club and offer shakes with high nutritional value.
What do you like about the Grandview location: We are surrounded by parks and super-friendly, healthy people.
Describe your business as an animal: We would be a dog – loyal, friendly and happy to see everyone.
Stephen Detore Studio
1095 W. First Ave., www.stephendetorestudio.com
Open since: 2003
Specialty: We do hair and we do it great.
Describe the business in one sentence: We’re making America beautiful, one person at a time.
What do you like about the Grandview location? It has a great, small hometown feel, but it’s still close to the city.
Describe your business as an animal: A chameleon; we change all the time – hair and color.
The Old Bag of Nails Pub
1099 W. First Ave., www.oldbagofnails.com
Open since: 1996 (original restaurant) In Grandview since: 1998
Specialty: We’re known for our Fish ‘n’ Chips. It’s what we do.
Describe the business in one sentence: We are the neighborhood-friendly pub.
What do you like about the Grandview location? It’s a small community and we know so many of the people who come in. It’s very homey.
Describe your business as an animal: A lion; we’re a leader and our people followed us over to this location. They know who we are.
Luck Bros’ Coffee House
1101 W. First Ave., www.luckbroscoffeehouse.com
Open in Grandview since: 2006
Specialty: We make coffee. If you like a little cream and sugar, try our house café mocha or vanilla latte.
Describe the business in one sentence: We’re a coffee house.
What do you like about the Grandview location? We have a lot of loyal, everyday customers. The community really embraced us. It’s great to serve a real neighborhood.
Describe your business as an animal: A Wookiee.
Health & Harmony Animal Hospital
1117 W. First Ave., www.healthandharmonyanimalhospital.com
Open in Grandview since: Oct. 15, 2012
Specialty: We offer a great mix of western medicine with an eastern approach. There are always multiple ways to approach a problem, so we try to use effective and innovative methods, along with the standards.
Describe the business in one sentence: We create a unique relationship with clients and their animal companions.
What do you like about the Grandview location: There’s so much foot traffic and friendly walkers in the community. Also, being located near Luck Bros’ is nice because that’s where we get coffee each morning.
Describe your business as an animal: An elephant; we’re nurturing, we bond with families and we never forget.
