What a Grind is a one of a kind café with roots in the San Francisco culture and community. Local artist and musician Santie Huckaby painted the "Marilyn" mural which adorns the wall. Santie, who modestly describes himself as a "sign painter", has a number of outdoor and indoor murals to his credit. Sam, the proprietor, has had a long friendship with Santie and has maintained an interest in his career as an artist.