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A beloved Provo counterculture hub is gone. Two new spots rose to take its place.

Glimpses of the original Rugged Grounds can be seen in two of Provo’s newest coffee shops.

(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) People gather at Rugged Grounds in Provo on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) People gather at Rugged Grounds in Provo on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.