Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 508 reviews

What Leanne King doesn't like about Ground Espresso:
The once bustling restaurant now appears empty. What happened? The menu offers a wide selection, but the Lemon drizzle cake was disappointing - stale and dried out. There was no assistance provided with carrying trays or pouring tea. Prices were high, yet the quality of the food was lacking. I will not be rushing back anytime soon. The restaurant needs to improve before it's too late. The level of customer service wa... View all feedback. What User likes about Ground Espresso:
we used to read a paper while we have our coffee now, is their paper is why after 18 years they have it too expensive or it is that the profit hard to get that we do not get the coffee a little up to cover cost. less a star View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 25 reviews
James
25.10.2023 - 00:02

My wife and I visited Ground Ballymena for lunch and coffee twice in the past two weeks. While I still enjoy the restaurant, I have noticed a decline in the qua...

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Evelyn
25.10.2023 - 00:02

I hadn't visited this coffee shop on the main street in a while. It was very busy today. My husband enjoyed the bacon roll, which was excellent. I had a cherry...

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Leanne
25.10.2023 - 00:02

The once bustling restaurant now appears empty. What happened? The menu offers a wide selection, but the Lemon drizzle cake was disappointing - stale and dried...

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Will
25.10.2023 - 00:02

Good choice of cakes and coffee, only interesting piece was that we asked for a skinny latte and then checked that it came with skimmed milk but it only came wi...

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Amanda
25.10.2023 - 00:02

Very quiet cafe today. Only 2 downstairs tables occupied. Same variety of sandwiches and traybakes as always with no noticeable festive changes. This place badl...

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Ground Ballymena has experienced a decline in food quality, decor, and overall popularity. The cafe lacks unique menu options, the interior is outdated, and the furniture is in need of repair. Despite satisfactory food and drinks, the lack of specials and decor updates have left customers disappointed. The cafe's potential for revitalization is evident through its friendly staff, reasonable prices, and delicious cakes. However, improvements are needed to attract more customers and adapt to the changing coffee culture in the area. With some investment and updates, Ground Ballymena could thrive in the future.

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4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Bethany
21.12.2022 - 09:01

Great place. they gave children free hot chocolate and brownie, who got their transfer test results today, so we all went for a cuppa. friendly staff and great...

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We used to read a paper while we have our coffee now, is their paper is why after 18 years they have it too expensive or it is that the profit hard to get that...

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Alice
21.12.2022 - 09:01

Brilliant friendly staff and beautiful coffee. there are pills bakers and rolls are amazing. if not going anywhere else

Elliot
21.12.2022 - 09:01

Great coffee and the salted caramel brownies are amazing soooooooooo good. Friendly service and has to be one of the best coffee houses in Ballymena

Evelyn
21.12.2022 - 09:01

Always nice eating and coffee. the staff is so friendly and helpful. nothing is always too much annoyed. great place also for children.

Facebook
4.5 ★ from 47 reviews
Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 17 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 111 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 153 reviews
Yelp
3.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.3 ★ from 126 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 246 reviews

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