Solid Ground Coffee - Rugby

The experience was a bit different from what I expected, but overall, it was quite pleasant. It's a small coffee shop that shares its space with a beauty salon.... read more The experience was a bit different from what I expected, but overall, it was quite pleasant. It's a small coffee shop that shares its space with a beauty salon. The food was excellent, and there was a wide variety of coffee options. I thoroughly enjoyed mine!

I ordered a caramel macchiato, and although it took a while to arrive, it tasted amazing! read more I ordered a caramel macchiato, and although it took a while to arrive, it tasted amazing!

I really hoped to enjoy this place since it's the only coffee option in town, but it's clear that the owner lacks genuine coffee expertise. I've given this café... read more I really hoped to enjoy this place since it's the only coffee option in town, but it's clear that the owner lacks genuine coffee expertise. I've given this café numerous chances during my trips through Rugby, ND. Unfortunately, every time I order the same coffee, the taste differs each time, but it's always disappointing. I suggest the owner invest in training on proper roasting and espresso preparation. Additionally, I would love to see someone else open a true coffee shop in Rugby, ND. Please consider it!

I am a Rugby local that is a coffee connoisseur, and appreciates consistency. While their staff is very kind and the atmosphere is fun, their quality control is... read more I am a Rugby local that is a coffee connoisseur, and appreciates consistency. While their staff is very kind and the atmosphere is fun, their quality control is very bad. I can order my favorite drink, (a triple ristretto latte) at Starbucks or any local coffee shop outside of Rugby, including Dun Brothers in Devils lake and it tastes the same every time because they are trained on exactly how a latte is prepared. But unfortunately each time decide to try Solid Grounds coffee again, I am disappointed. Coffee is not something where you just try something different each time and hope it comes out right. Not to mention their prices are that of a top tier coffee shop. I wouldn’t mind paying $6.00 every so often if I’m getting consistency. I feel that there needs to be better training on how each specific drink is made, and the staffs priority should be to know how to make a drink consistent each time. Why should I have to lower my expectations for a local coffee shop, when I KNOW that I can get what I am expecting anywhere else?

Love the coffee and great service!! read more Love the coffee and great service!!