Awesome experience yesterday at battlegrounds coffee. Everyone working was very friendly and the coffee was outstanding. So good that I ordered a second one to go! This place is veteran owned, which was inspiring to see. The facility was also very clean. I was just stopping in to take a work call but would easily come back to work from there or just enjoy coffee and conversation with friends. read more

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Terrific experience today. Great coffee and sandwiches. Excellent customer service from 2 young women who were capable and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Service is always exceptional. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. Espresso program is nice . Menu is seemingly too large to execute consistently. Eggs on their 2 egg sandwich are consistently overcooked and under-seasoned . Happy to have an option downtown that isn't Starbucks or dunks and this checks that box , especially being close to the commuter rail . Great space while waiting for the commuter . read more

Battlegrounds is a great spot to grab a great cup of coffee, the sandwiches are delicious, and the lemon poppyseed muffins so good! The staff is very friendly and even gave my pup a treat read more

Cool place. Good menu, a touch pricey but the food is delicious and the coffee very good. The theme of the place is great and you can buy merchandise. Service is friendly too. Recommend read more

Four of us came in Fri after Thanksgiving, the espresso and various coffee drinks were pretty good, being a veteran I want to love this place however, the staff definitely needs to find their way out into the seating area more often. The place was a little to grungy for my liking, went beyond the relaxed vibe right to the get dirty vibe for me. In their defense the traffic was steady and with only two folks there, it did not a lot much time for wiping stuff down- read more

This place has serious potential. Upon walking in you are greeted with a rustic but patriotic decor and vibe ( I love that .) The coffee was really good, but the baristas didn't know anything about the beans or the story behind them. Looks like a group of college kids were put to work and just kind of run amuck. The bacon egg and cheese I got was ok at best. The bacon was gross, but the cheese and bread made up for it. Overall I think this place needs work, and I went here skeptically because of all the awful reviews. Definitely not awful, the product ( coffee ) is great. But staff, and food selection need serious work. Also random, but they didn't have condiments out. No salt, pepper, ketchup or mustard. I thought that was bizarre. Big thumbs up for being dog friendly tho! read more

I would give five stars if it were just for the coffee, so consider this a comprehensive review taking into account the coffee, food, staff, atmosphere, and politics. That's right, politics. Coffee: Great, though a bit bitter (throw a dash of salt in there). Food: Also pretty great! Staff: Friendly and helpful. Atmosphere: Smelly. This place has a dank, oppressive coffee-and-bread smell that is unpleasant, suffocating, and will seep into your hair and clothes if you spend more than five minutes there. Even with the door wide open, it's enough to make your lungs feel tired. Politics: Boo. Hiss. I don't profess to allow politics to interfere with my food choices, but the Sal DeFranco posters all over the place (yes, yes, I know it's his shop) are obnoxious and make me not want to give him any of my money. That's all. Enjoy your coffee outside! You can avoid all the pitfalls. read more

First visit to this coffee shop on Mother's Day. Standard coffee selection. One side of coffee menu display was not well listening the section illegible to clients. Baristas were friendly with prompt service. Ambiance: Industrial design vibe. Concerns about cleanliness. The restrooms definitely need a deep clean on a regular basis. Suggested that waitstaff bring this to owner's attention. read more

The employees are so kind and attentive, the wait is always minimal even for food and it tastes great, best coffee and sandwiches around I love it! read more

I won't be coming back here simply because the service was so bad. After placing an order online I went into the store and asked the cashier where to pick up mobile orders. She rudely answered me that it was on that shelf. I walked away and sat for THIRTY FIVE minutes before I saw someone else come in with a mobile order and I decided to go up. Well, it was ready. It was probably ready when I got there. Why did she tell me to wait for it to go on the shelf? Maybe it was a miscommunication, but if you aren't a regular you might as well skip this one. They were apologetic, but didn't offer any real apology. I've never written a review on here before but this was such a bad experience I had to. The food is fine. Cold obviously. read more

Great urban atmosphere with trending bites. Set right downtown near the train and river. Healthy choices too! Parking lot steps away if needed. read more

Great coffee. Will try a tea next time. Very large menu, quick-ish service. The building inside is beautiful, very historical and amazing work. Parking can be tricky. read more

Everything about this place has a cool chill effect. The front door vibes a "come on in". The old barn refinished floors matches the music and their rough hewn slabs of wood used for tables. They have free wifi with their password clearly displayed. The tables weren't actually rough - but very smooth. I immediately went to asking questions about their roasts and origins. You see I can't these kind of questions at Dunkin Donuts. I spoke to the owner who seemed very well versed and educated. He was Greek and spoke about European style coffee - really intriguing convo. I ordered a simple medium roast. Our talk went flatlined when I asked him where does he get his beans. He said he didn't know....hmmm you don't know or you don't want to tell me? He spoke about the different types of beans, water temperature and pressure to create a perfect cup. BUT he didn't tell me his roaster supplier or the origin of the bean. Dude was cool and smart and his medium roast coffee was hot and it kicked a vibrant smoothness - - 5 stars was on the edge of my fingers if I would have been enlightened with the information I asked for. I'll be back - I'm not bitter haha This edit is 4 days later I've changed the rating from 4 to 5 stars. The owner contacted me and gave me insight into their roasting and regions. Thanks Salvatore read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

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Had the Yorktown sandwich on sourdough. Interior was decent, but the bread left much to be desired. It was like it had been toasted hours ago then used for this sandwich. Not warm at all and strangely chewy. Also had a hot pumpkin latte. Wasn't pumpkin-y and wasn't hot. Was barely lukewarm. Wife had the chicken chili and only ate a few bites of it. She said it was not at all spicy and was bland with nearly no flavor profile at all. Dog ate the pieces of chicken she gave him and seemed to enjoy them. Also...we first went here a couple years ago because they were dog friendly. Went back today because we had our dog with us but but they have a no pets sign in the window. Sad face. read more

So yummy!!! And I got it as delivery. Came super fresh, coffee was still iced and sandwich was still warm. Excited to go back. read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company - The Chelsea Creek Toasted Marshmallow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

The coffee tasted like piss water. I threw it away as soon as I walked out. For the price you charge the coffee could at least be good. No more supporting local. I'll go to dunks! read more

Battle Grounds is a great go to coffee shop downtown. Staff is friendly, lattes are good. Highly recommend the Asiago bagel. Unfortunately they did forget the meat in my egg breakfast sandwich a couple times. read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company is doing a nice job providing coffee, tea and light food in Haverhill MA. I just wish it were open longer hours. It closes early about 4pm. Friendly staff and the owner put up a good effort to run for a state senate position! Hope he continues! Good luck! read more

Great community cafe in downtown Haverhill. I've stopped in for espresso twice this week. The coffee is roasted well, and the blend they use for the espresso gives a smooth, syrupy taste, albeit without a robust crema. The service has been wonderful, and the atmosphere is very inviting. Hopefully I'll have more time to linger next time. read more

I've been referred to as a coffee snob(local small batch). Stopped in today for the first time. To see a Cortado on the menu(Portuguese gula'(?)) was a great start. Fantastic! Warm inviting location, not pretentious. Staff was very friendly and pulled a great drink. Looking forward to trying their whole beans at home. To be continued.... read more

Amazing service and food options. Only open until sometime early afternoon. Wish they'd stay open later. They support our military so I like that! Great place to start your day! read more

Going to this cafe was the absolute worst thing that happened to me in a long time. I actually think I have to give up coffee for a long time so that I never have to think about this place or the people who work there. I politely ordered a coffee and the mood was so dark like I just snuck into Slytherin as an outsider, or as a muggle. It was horrible, I felt like I was on a gangs turf. and then the women who have me the coffee made me feel so guilty, even though i tipped. she said, "how's this collar?" like I was a dog or something. so messed up. I don't even know what I did to upset that lady but I sympathize fully with anyone who has a similar experience. Never ever am I going to return to this cafe, not in a thousand years. I'd rather let a dog piss in my mouth, if that dog was nice to me. definitely an experience to be forgotten. Hope this place fails and goes out of business. read more

Large interior - great place to get your morning cup or location to catch up with friends. I had their latte and it was decent- I would like to come back again when it's warmer to try their cold brew! read more

Nice place to get a great cup of coffee. Great atmosphere and service. Quiet enough to get lost in your thoughts and creative process.

This is my third time coming here and all three times the experience has been the same. This is a very lively spot. The atmosphere is great. Modern and robust. Very unique trinkets all around. The one that stood out were two skulls with a mortar and pestle in the middle. I'm a writer so that actually inspired me a little bit. They have sofa seating cushion seating and stool seating. But to me this place stands out for more of an adult audience and not for everyone. I'm not saying that because they have beer here, but even if you took that part out. The coffee is strong! I've never had coffee like this. Very unique brew. But like a lot of people here agree. This is quite overpriced. But I do think if you are a coffee connoisseur you would agree you get what you pay for. But this isn't a place that strikes out as a everyday go to get coffee to go to work spot. I think the service is what still needs to be improved. Yes everyone is nice, but they don't stand out and go over the way to me. The cook is nice and brought my food out and asked if I needed anything. But no one asks how my day is or you know, casual talk. Some people it's not a big deal but if I want to be at a coffee shop regularly, I'd like them to get to know me. At other places they talk to me and make me feel at home. I don't get that sense here. If you see my Wicked Big review it would make more sense. Haverhill did need this place. It's hopping and a great social place for people. But like I said, it's not for everyone. This is to me, a hipster, social coffee place with events and such. read more

We are always on the hunt for a good coffee place outside of the city because they are so few and far between. My boyfriend brings zero expectations to new coffee experiences since people rarely know how to pull a good espresso. He was pleasantly surprised that his drink didn't taste completely burnt, only partially burnt with a hint of the fruitiness he was looking for (and mildly amused with the barista who asked if he wanted cream in his espresso). My latte tasted more like that chemically diesel flavor when the espresso has been over-extracted, the kind of coffee that leaves you with an upset stomach. I honestly couldn't finish it. There are certainly better coffee places of the same price level though the staff was nice. The vibe was really weird, though. read more

Friendly, personable service with an AMAZING menu for meat eaters, vegetarians, or vegans. Great coffee! The interior has a nice modern but rustic feel to it. There are plenty of places to charge your phone or laptop, so it's a great place to get some work done or to meet a friend. They usually play pretty mellow music (without lyrics) so it's perfect if you need to focus! I highly recommend the chicken apple bacon sausage on a breakfast sandwich, or anything with the pulled pork! (Especially the Cubano, because the sauce is to die for) I've never had a coffee beverage here that I didn't like. The ONLY issue that I have is that the bar-style seats can be uncomfortable if you're sitting longer than a half hour. I highly suggest getting there early if you're planning to stay and work so that you can grab a comfy seat on the couch by the window! read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company - Large Hazelnut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Staff wasn't too friendly or helpful. Not much of a breakfast selection. Some muffins and cookies. The house coffee was good, not unlimited fills on the black coffee. Place has a great decor. read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

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I've had the flavored iced teas and sandwiches several times and they are not only really creative, but also SO GOOD. The herb mayo and ciabatta are *chefs kiss* read more

Always great service. Always great food. When they're out of something they'll call you and let you know if it's a pickup order. In house they'll usually suggest an alternative. Very awesome all around. One of my go to spots. read more

I cannot understand this place getting 4 stars. Coffee is mediocre. Service is abominable. If there's even 3 people in line, you're there for 20 minutes waiting for just a coffee. Forget about ordering food. Pastries are laughable. Prepared food is "okay" but takes forever and is WAY overpriced. You want better food or coffee in Haverhill? Go to Roasted or Drip. Both are far superior. read more

This is my absolute favorite new coffee shop in the area, can't believe its been open for a few months and today is only my first time here! They have a wide range of items on their menu from coffee, espresso shots, lattes, cappuccinos, all iced or hot, and a pretty big breakfast and lunch menu of bagels, sandwiches, soups and salads. Their espresso is amazing -- I got the white mocha cappuccino and it was made to perfection by the friendly barista. You can tell they take their time to a quality product and the end result is very instagram-able. Another plus is the modern and open space and free wifi. Great place to hunker down with my laptop to get some word done. Would definitely recommend to anyone. read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company - The white mocha cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Great coffee and food. LONG wait times. First time I went, took 30 minutes to get our sausage egg and cheese on an English muffin. Second time took about 15 minutes. Third time took 40 minutes to get the sandwich. Had a weird encounter with the manager. Found a phone on the counter. My boyfriend says to the man behind the counter, "someone left their phone here." The guy says," That is actually my phone. I leave it right there for easy access to it. I am the manager here. Any other time would have been a nice gesture." We just said okay........? Weird and somewhat rude. The vibe is not all there anymore for this place. That encounter pretty much ruined it. I give it 3 stars because I'm being generous and I enjoyed my cold brew, the nitro brew and my rainbow bagel. read more

Very good coffee and surprisingly interesting and delicious menu. Veteran owned and part of a downtown trying to attract good businesses for decades. Was a bit chilly while sitting there...but it's in a historic building and that should be expected. read more

We love Battle Grounds not just for the great coffee but for the herbal teas, smoothies and food. The owners are wonderful and very community conscious. It's a great place to go for a coffee but equally as great for a nice lunch and also a great place to stop by for glass of wine after dinner if you like! They pretty much cover all bases. We are so glad they are here in Haverhill. If you haven't gone yet, what are you waiting for?! read more

Really excellent coffee, free refills when you stay there and work which is amazing. Service was also great, prompt and friendly. And always interesting conversations to overhear. Downtown Haverhill is a super cool spot, and Battle Grounds is one of the reasons why. read more

Absolutely the best around in service food coffees and excellent customer care I highly recommend them and hope they never leave us let's keep this business going strong and not to forget hes a hometown hero THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICES AMEN! Ambiance yes such a terrific place to be eat and relax and enjoy the best company around! I love it here hopefully you will too!! read more

My wife and I have been dying to try this place for breakfast and we finally did after the farmer's market. Not only is the food good, but the atmosphere is too. We both got the rainbow bagel. She got hers with plain cream cheese, which she said was good. I got mine as the two egg breakfast sandwich with bacon. The sandwich itself was great. We both agreed that these bagels have to be the softest bagels either of us have ever eaten. She also got an iced mocha latte. She said was really delicious and strong. I got the blood orange iced tea sweetened. I thought it was flavored perfectly and really enjoyed it. This might be our new spot to stop after the farmer's market every Saturday for breakfast! read more

Battle Grounds Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

The coffee is horrible. Ordered a latte and after a short wait received a bitter burned horribly tasting mess. This what happens then you let kids run a coffee shop. I strongly suspect that not a single teenager behind the counter in this establishment knows how a proper espresso tastes and how to make it. Disgusting. read more