True Grounds - Somerville

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... read more 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... read more 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 chocolat... read more 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. read more 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... read more 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.