In most grocery stores I've been to since the 90s, fancy and middle class, there was at least a few whole bean bags or some bulk beans in a dispenser for sale,

In most grocery stores I've been to since the 90s, fancy and middle class, there was at least a few whole bean bags or some bulk beans in a dispenser for sale, with an adjustable grinder there. Heck, one time I opened a bag before paying for it and ground it with their grinder, then had them scan the empty bag. IIRC ground coffee is still "fresh" even by snob standards for a day or three before it goes stale.