A new business is coming to downtown Bangor after The Grind House closed abruptly this spring.
The Grind House, located at 1 Central St., was ordered temporarily closed May 14 by Maine Revenue Services for unspecified tax issues. The coffee shop and restaurant was also at least five months behind on rent, according to court records.
The space has sat vacant in the months since, adding to the number of unused storefronts downtown. But a new tenant is moving into the space, said Tim McClary, partial owner of the building.
McClary declined to say what business is moving into the space. He said the new tenant is working on the space and will hopefully open soon.
The Grind House was opened in 2018 by David Reesman. By March 2025, Reesman was at least five months behind on rent when he agreed to an eviction judgment to be entered against him, according to records from Bangor District Court.
Reesman was unable to be reached for comment.
Reesman was also sued for $2,467 after he purchased and accepted delivery of items from Dennis Food Service in December 2024 and the payments were returned for insufficient funds, according to records from Bangor Small Claims Court.
Reesman failed to show up for court and a judgment was entered against him, court records said.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Ellsworth, which Reesman also owned, was closed for the same unspecified tax issues. The eatery closed permanently in August.
The two restaurants owe at least $15,000 in unemployment tax debt.
