True Grounds Bakery & Coffee House is a beloved neighborhood spot known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, delicious baked goods, and exceptional coffee. Located in a bustling area, True Grounds is the go-to destination for locals and visitors alike looking for a cozy place to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee, a hearty breakfast sandwich, or a delectable scone. The bakery's commitment to quality and friendly service has garnered rave reviews from patrons, earning it a stellar reputation in the community. Whether stopping in for a quick pick-me-up or settling in for a leisurely afternoon, True Grounds Bakery & Coffee House offers the perfect setting to relax and savor the simple pleasures of life. With its focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, True Grounds is more than just a coffee houseit's a cherished gathering place for all.
Amenities and More
- Dine-in
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Great tea selection
- Great coffee
- Trendy
- Breakfast
- University students
- Good for working on laptop
Reviews
My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood, hands down. The staff is so warm and friendly and they make a killer latte. Some people often get frustrated with their food service wait times, but True Grounds has a pretty small staff with small kitchen space, and some impatient folks don't have realistic expectations, in my opinion. Love this place for a morning coffee or afternoon pick me up ♡
I come here to get coffee/iced tea all year long between jobs. This is one of the rare OG coffee shop spots I love that hasn’t been visually sanitized into minimalist oblivion. I love the unique tables and worn in seating, and the local art they showcase.
To me their best drink is their mocha latte. I can’t explain why it’s so good. Iced OR hot. May be because of the generous chocolate syrup. I get lattes with oat milk these days but even regular milk lattes do not disappoint.
Iced teas are always well made, and it is a dog friendly place, which makes my heart very happy.
Cozy café in Somerville. Tasty baked goods and a variety of breakfast burrito options as well as bagels and avocado toast. Locally owned Mem teas- I suggest adding some of the simple syrup options to your tea. I love a tiny bit of the honey lavender syrup in my Earl Grey tea. They are also now open for lunch and dinner. Also compound butters in the fridge to buy- miso butter, honey butter and vanilla butter (among other little surprises)
really cute coffee shop with a quirky vibe and a fun selection of pastries (though they tend to be hit or miss. the roty bun was very salty and dry but i’ve enjoyed the others). that said i love coming here and sketching or reading with a nice latte. my go-to local coffee shop!
True Grounds is my favorite coffeeshop in Somerville. A down to earth location for exceptional quality coffee and bites. They always have a couple of single origin brews as their drip coffee. They used to have art work from local artists hanging on their wall for sale, which has been missing for some time. This place is also very inclusive, and family friendly. You’d not regret hanging out there :)
Also, they recently have substantially extended their operating hours till dinner time!!
One of the best coffee shops around Somerville. They have awesome coffee. I recommend trying their Iced Vietnamese coffee. Their cold brew is also really good. They make delicious sandwiches and muffins too. Finally, they even sell some good coffee beans for a pretty nice price.
Also recommend their egg sandwiches on a bagel. And wonderful pumpkin chip muffins. Both featured in my photos. Highly, highly recommend. The only thing they're missing is a way to order ahead. There's a little bit of a wait sometimes (understandable - labor and supply chain shortages) but that could be migrated by having an order ahead option via toast or another online service.
I’ve been coming here for years and always loved the place, a nice neighborhood coffee shop. We walk here pretty much every weekend with our dog for a latte and a hecto or becto. But things have been different lately, consistently long wait and wrong orders. This is the large decaf oat milk latte I ordered. With 3 staff present and 1 person awaiting his drink in front of me, it took them 10mins to make the WRONG drink. I didn’t get the oat milk I paid for and it tasted like warm skim milk. The color says it all… I’m so disappointed. We loved this place and the old staff was so friendly and made great drinks… what happened?!
I am a coffee connoisseur who enjoys discovering new coffee shops. My experience here was extremely disappointing: the coffee was very bland (which is a crime in the coffee industry). I had to get rid of it. It was a lost opportunity. I don't want anyone else to waste their money.
I did mention the issue to one of the servers, and they didn't seem to care, which was quite rude. Anyway, if you want to save money while still getting good coffee, I recommend Tamper, a nearby coffee shop. They certainly know how to make coffee.
Location
717 Broadway Ball Square, Somerville, MA 02144, United States
Hours
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Monday
07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Tuesday
07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Wednesday
07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Thursday
07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Friday
07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Saturday
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Sunday
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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