True Grounds - Somerville
True Grounds
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A complete menu of True Grounds from Somerville featuring all 41 meals and drinks can be found here on the menu.
Tucked into Somerville, this cozy, quirky café is beloved for warm staff, strong beans, and satisfying breakfast sandwiches and pastries, with indoor and outdoor seating and local art. Regulars praise its homey vibe and creative spreads, but recent inconsistent kitchen hours, order errors and uneven drink quality — from watery lattes to bitter chai — have left customers wary. Small staff and waits can be offsets, yet many still return for the neighborhood charm.
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I wanted to try this restaurant that I had heard about back in 2009, and I was pleased with my experience. The place was clean, and the sandwiches were fresh and delicious, just like the coffee. It had a great vibe! Fast forward to June 19, 2016—I have been a regular for years, and every time I bring a new client or visitor, I consistently receive rave reviews about True Grounds. View all feedback.
What Drew Madore dislikes about True Grounds:
I find myself returning to this restaurant because I live nearby and genuinely want to enjoy it. I think it thrives mostly on the atmosphere they create—a cute local coffee shop with a hint of a queer vibe. However, the food is really just average and takes a long time to arrive. I ordered the “chipotle” breakfast burrito, which was oddly watery and lacking in flavor. The bagels in the breakfast sandwich tasted like... View all feedback.
This is one of the best coffee shops for quality coffee that I've encountered in the Boston area. While I'm not particularly fond of the atmosphere, which could definitely use some updating and air conditioning, the espresso and espresso drinks were outstanding and absolutely worth it. The staff is also very friendly.
I find myself returning to this restaurant because I live nearby and genuinely want to enjoy it. I think it thrives mostly on the atmosphere they create—a cute local coffee shop with a hint of a queer vibe. However, the food is really just average and takes a long time to arrive. I ordered the “chipotle” breakfast burrito, which was oddly watery and lacking in flavor. The bagels in the breakfast sandwich tasted like the ones you’d get from a supermarket like Stop and Shop. Considering the prices, the food doesn’t seem worth it to me. I just don’t understand the hype surrounding this place; maybe I’m missing something, but it just doesn’t resonate with me.
I want to start by mentioning that I haven't tried any actual meals at True Grounds, just the pastries. The coffee is excellent, and I have to say, the chocolate chip cookies are incredible. It sometimes feels a bit unusual to order a cookie when there are so many other options, but I can't help but get one every time. The seating situation is quite decent, and the staff are friendly. The only downside is the parking situation. Being in Somerville, street parking and options in the side streets can be quite limited.
Great food and great vibes but they’re never open when they say they’re gonna be open and their kitchen is closed half the time. Unreliable.
Fine coffee shop with limited menu . Overnight chocolate coconut oats was good— sweet an filling. $7. NO WI-FI. So you must use hotspot if need internet on your computer.
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