Grounder Cafe

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Such a great experience grabbing some to-go bites from here! Vibe: Petite cafe, limited seating, counter service Service: Excellent, service was fast and pleasant. The woman who took my order offered me a sample of a sweet Brazilian bite (I picked the salted caramel) which was truly DECADENT. She also offered for me to sample the coffee I ordered since it was on tap. Food: Eggcelent breakfast sandwich - honestly lives up to the name, I opted for the English muffin and did add on chipotle mayo and swap the cheese from pepper jack to cheddar. Was absolutely scrumptious. Perfectly hit the spot. 10/10 would recommend. Choco coco loco acai bowl - a solid Acai bowl, plenty of toppings, well balanced, would recommend. Traditional cheese bites - these are just heavenly balls of fluffy cheesy dough, you will absolutely not regret ordering these Value: On par with inflation while serving great quality food. Other: Street parking nearby is limited but worth a short walk. Overall thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience ordering from Grounder Cafe. Their menu has a lot of interesting stuff you don't find at other cafes, it's definitely worth checking out! read more

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Renee S.

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The food is good, the drinks are refreshing. I only do delivery but always get fast. I love how write enjoy on bag with a smiley face. My go to. read more

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Madow N.

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Cute cafe. Nice if you want to get some work done. Good selection of coffees and smoothies as well as pastries and snacks. Paid street parking. read more

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Madi P.

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Just got a small latte with oat milk iced and it was okay! I got something simple and haven't tried any of their food options but will probably try soon! It wasn't too busy when we went on a Friday to do remote work and the table we sat at also had an outlet which was nice. read more

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C R.

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I used to love this place. However they've gone up on the prices and I get less food. I asked for 2 scrambled eggs and I got one. The bacon amount is smaller and they put the toast all in the same container and it's soggy. I had to order another meal b/c I was still hungry. The ladies at the counter aren't friendly either. read more

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Tony S.

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Excellent service with every visit. The environment is clean and orderly. It feels like home away from home. Great way to start your day !

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Brian L.

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I love the breakfast food but, sadly the home fries annoy me. They do not come with onions. I paid Extra for Onions and got the smallest few bits. For $1.50..I would think I could see them...barely any. This time I ordered Home fries as Is. Plain. And they do not come with onions. So I have to pay $1.50... for not even a half tea spoon of onions. Gerrrr. Other than that I like the breakfast. read more

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Heidi D.

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Great coffee, their breakfast panini's are fantastic. The service is always with a smile. It's a cute little local coffee shop that I would recommend to everyone read more

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Gary W.

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4 years ago

Popped into Grounder Cafe while visiting Tufts. Saw the great Yelp reviews and it sounded like a perfect place for great coffee and a quick delicious breakfast. It did not disappoint! Loved the espresso, latte, iced coffee and their acai bowls. Great service, good pricing and delicious food. 5-stars! read more

Grounder Cafe - Great menu - excellent espresso drinks and smoothies and açaí bowls. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Ann B.

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Ordered through Grubhub today and the Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich was absolutely delicious! I love the 'Good Morning' notes on the bag & items as well, it put a smile on my face! Unfortunately, the Cafe Mocha I got was a bit bland & weak, maybe I should have requested an additional shot? Otherwise, I was thrilled with my breakfast, I'll definitely order from Grounder again...but I may stick with the standard coffee next time. read more

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Daniel P.

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Really yummy bagel sandwich, good latte, and really pleasant staff! A lot better than Dunkin Donuts for about the same price. Happy to support a local business! read more

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Best açaí bowls around. I don't like the pineapple it's not fresh but everything else is really good. I order from here regularly

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Jessica S.

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We had an amazing experience at this place, the staff was pleasant and fulfilled all our requests. The omelette was awesome and the kids loved the waffle. read more

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Mona G.

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Flew into Boston from Ca, and I had already done a Google search of local coffee shops and Grounder had the best reviews. I go into the store and was greeted by an awesome employee, Sara! I told her my preferred drink, and she patiently waited while I prattled off a laundry list of what I liked. Then she gave me her suggestion. I went for the Salted Caramel Latte. Let me be clear. I am a coffee snob, and I know good, fresh, smooth ingredients. This drink was sooooooooooooooooooo damn yummy! My God! It was better than my favorite out here in Cali! If you are in Medford, hell if you are in Boston, trust me, this place is worth the drive. Oh, be sure to pick up a pastry too. Sara, you are an incredibly kind human! Thanks for making my experience memorable. read more

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Kurt K.

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Solid little coffee shop. I within walking distance, so I visit often. Great coffee! To drink I always just get a large black coffee, it is a super reasonable 2.85 with tax. First time I thought there was a mistake with the price, this is Boston after all. I enjoy the food. Is it something to rave about, nope. Is it good and priced fine, yes. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. Need a good coffee and a bite to eat? Go Need to study or get some work done? Perfect spot for that too. Go, caffeinate and enjoy. read more

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Dil S.

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Nice vibe, good food, bit pricey. Breakfast sandwiches $8+, omelette $16+, smoothies $7+

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Michelle M.

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Amazing place, w/great people. The chocolate croissant was mouth watering delicious, fluffy, buttery, chocolate really enjoyed every bite. I snagged a half of the coffee cake which was just a tasteful. Everyone enjoyed the other goodies as well. The food the drinks and the staff that know a little effort and kindness go a long way and change anyones day!!!! I recommend stopping by and hope your experience is as good as mine ! read more

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Alison H.

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Love this place. Staff are so kind and friendly. I always get the chai and I'm never disappointed. Doesn't have a lot of seating so it can be a little difficult for more than 3 people to chat. Cozy spot though to study or have a coffee date. read more

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Chris L.

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2 years ago

As usual A+ all around, 1 of the best things about ordering from here (besides the amazing food) is how secure the bag is, makes you feel much more comfortable ordering and it's a huge reason I orderly here almost every weekend read more

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Kellie B.

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I ordered from them off door dash. They wrote cute notes on the sandwich boxes, and they wrapped the pickle so it didn't get the sandwich soggy . Packaging was good and the food was delicious! read more

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Mercay R.

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I've ordered online for pickup a few times now. Food is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend the greek lighting acai bowl. Staff has always been super friendly and pickup has been fast. read more

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Sara F.

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Ordered for the first time using the Grubhub app. What a treat! Sunday brunch was delicious and we loved the cute little hand written notes on the sandwiches and packaging...from "Good Day" to "Enjoy"! Food was cooked perfectly and arrived warm! Will order again! read more

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Summer S.

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I have been ordering takeout from Grounder Cafe for the past year and I'm shocked that they don't have five stars! Their smoothies are delicious, their egg, bacon and jack cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant is delightful (I add a little hot sauce), but their açaí bowel is my heroin...it's my breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it's my dessert. It's my EVERYTHING! Add a frozen 1/2 iced tea 1/2 lemonade and I'm walking in clouds... The restaurant employees always personally write a thank you on every delivery bag...they once called when I'd ordered and 30 minutes had elapsed but the delivery driver was AWOL. These are wonderful people... Honestly the best local eatery, hands down! read more

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Daena S.

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I got a caprese panini and it was one of the worst sandwiches I have ever had... :( It had no flavor and lacked seasoning. And in addition, it was $11. $11 for a sandwich!!!!! Are you joking.... I had such high expectations because of the price. I also got the Chipotle panini and asked for pepper jack and got Kraft cheese that was not melted at all. It was just slapped onto the sandwich. Lastly, I asked for a coffee, which was also outrageously priced, and didn't get it. The only nice thing was that they wrote "Thank you! :)" on the bag which was sweet. But what in the world!!! I had a crappy day and this made it worse. (PS I don't usually write bad reviews because I feel bad for the company but this was just atrocious.) read more

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Carolyn G.

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They offer a decent product but none of the staff wear masks. The person making the food, no gloves. For this reason I wouldn't go again.

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Devon D.

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So happy to find this local cafe is still open inside - and how nice it is in there! A perfect escape for the holidays. The woman at the counter is always charming and helpful. And great coffee treats! read more

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Doogie H.

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For a neighborhood establishment these days, you need to provide outstanding customer service. I come in for my coffee and every time I am never greeted with a hello, smile, a thank you or have a nice day. Why bother going to a neighborhood place to help support small businesses when they cant even do the bare minimum of being pleasant? Ill just go to Dunkins since they provide better coffee and are at least happy to get my business. All small businesses need to step it up since the big corporate companies are gonna eat you up otherwise, especially in Medford with its changing clientele. read more

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Lidia B.

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The Bomb! I've gone here a few times and it's a sweet cute Brazilian cafe. I ordered their brownie and coffee. While the coffee isn't fanatic, their brownie is to die for. I've tried their bigger breakfasts as well. You should come by to see it Eat: Breakfast Burrito,Breakfast Sandwiches read more

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B S.

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The people who work here are extremely rude. They talk back to you, they tell you you're the only person who complains Ever and I just can't believe the owner doesn't fire those people and start again it's a horrible, horrible place I wouldn't even give a a store, but you have to in order to have this published. read more

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Swetha K.

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We went for the seasonal lattes and were disappointed. The salted caramel latte didn't come with whipped cream (like the picture showed) and tasted like there wasn't enough espresso. The tiramisu latte tasted watery. For both lattes, all the flavor was at the bottom! read more

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Sumana U.

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A perfect find on a rainy morning. Decent coffee and variety of breakfast options-- from waffles to breakfast burritos to acia bowls. I myself got waffles with chocolate chips which were divine-- friend got the oatmeal bowl--also well done. Super affordable and a hidden gem read more

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Noah B.

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Coffee is amazing! One of the only places the gets espresso right. The service is extremely friendly and very fast.

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Vivian Bingyan N.

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The food is in general decent; so are the drinks. But hidden costs are everywhere. Tips: DON'T ADD AVOCADO to your sandwiches. $2.55 for 4 pathetic slices! read more

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Diego V.

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Great breakfast! I ordered for my family and everything was so delicious and clean. The panini with deli turkey was fresh and nicely toasted. The omelet Florentine was better than in any hotel or resort. read more

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Kara G.

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Biiiiig acai fan and have to say their Power Bowl really stands out- top notch!! The chocolate chips never end and the acai stayed frozen and creamy the whole time (not a melty mess). I'd say this is more of a dessert than breakfast option but if you're looking for a treat look no further! So glad to have found this place so close by and can't wait to try more menu items. Pick up was ready when I arrived earlier than estimated and staff was super friendly. read more

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Kj G.

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God. Awful. Couldn't come to words about this experience, granted it was much more expensive through GrubHub who siphoned every penny out of each item. Wasted money & unfortunately a full stomach. read more

Grounder Cafe - Frozen fruit, potentially years old, açaí bought frozen from local grocery store. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Isabelle F.

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Great acai , panini sandwiches, frozen lemonades, and wraps! 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone!

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Elizabeth K.

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Delicious breakfast sandwiches and run by locals. Hard pressed to find a breakfast sandwich made with a fresh fried egg these days... I hope this place does well! read more

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Berkay Ü.

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Worst food ordered so far. The food felt like just got removed from the freezer and defrosted on its way. The sandwiches have very low quality ingredients and small portions. Overall, terrible experience. read more

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Ariel K.

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This little cafè is my partner and my go-to spot since they opened. The breakfast sandwiches are perfect every time. A simple sandwich done with fresh ingredients, a generous amount of avocado, perfectly cooked eggs and perfectly toasted. The Nutella and banana grilled sandwich is also fantastic. Staff always greets us with a smile and the coffee is wonderful. We couldn't be happier to support this local small business. read more

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394 B Main St
Medford, MA 02155
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(781) 219-4929
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Hours

What time does Grounder Cafe open?

Grounder Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Grounder Cafe close?

Grounder Cafe closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does Grounder Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Grounder Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Grounder Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Grounder Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Grounder Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Grounder Cafe allows dogs.

Does Grounder Cafe have TVs?

No, Grounder Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Grounder Cafe have parking?

Yes, Grounder Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Grounder Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Grounder Cafe has free WiFi.

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We are excited to announce that Grounder Café officially opened September, 13th. Come on in to experience the warm cozy atmosphere and try our MENU additions. Grounder Café specializes in breakfast and brunch, specialty sandwiches and salads. We serve Coffee, Expresso, Smoothies and Fresh Juice. Our specialties include home made Muffins, Omelets, Açaí Bowl, Breakfast Burritos and Panini Sandwiches. Check out our exclusive Gift Cards! Treat friends and family to a special gift from Grounder Café.

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Okay -- it's time for me to review the S*nk. It's been a long time coming…read more I am both terrified and in love with the baristas at the S*nk. They don't like me and I'm a people pleaser which is a toxic combo but I think that's what you pay for at the S*nk. You also pay for the sometimes good but often kind of bad music that they play into the S*nk seating area which is lit with a red light? Kind of makes you feel like a rotisserie chicken which I guess is kinda cool. I like their drink names, so fun. Cinny Vanilly is so fun to say but a little foolish when you have to say it out loud. The best drink is probably the Hot Karl (but cold!). The Lucy in the Chai was just okay (the chai part is not great) and the Soylent Green was also just okay. I honestly think I subtracted one star because I know if I applied to be a barista here I would not get the job.

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Sylar R.

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1

3 years ago

I've been a regular at Grounder's, often ordering lunch daily for years. However, a recent experience has unfortunately marred my view of this establishment. The online ordering system sometimes fails to register specific notes, like my need for gluten-free options. This particular day, my gluten-free note was missed. I noticed this only minutes after placing the order and promptly informed one of the kind employees, who reacted professionally. However, the owner's response was disappointing. She aggressively pointed out that they don't offer gluten-free paninis, only toast, despite my frequent orders of the same in the past. Her tone was unnecessarily rude, and she questioned if I expected her to remake the sandwich. As a gluten-free customer, I've overlooked the smaller portions and even the fact that many items seem to be pre-bought from Costco. But what I cannot overlook is the lack of respect and kindness from the owner, especially towards a loyal customer. Her attitude not only undermines the hard work of her employees but also shows a disregard for customer loyalty. To the owners, if she isn't the owner herself, I would suggest taking note of the behavior of the Brazilian woman with lighter-colored hair with faded micro-bladed eyebrows. It's a shame to see years of patronage end this way, but customer service, especially from the top, matters significantly. Pictures attached is from a previous day showcases the size difference between a regular and gluten free panini, which are the same price. read more

Malica L.

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3

8 years ago

This cute little Cafe has a comfortable atmosphere and have great staff that will take on any special requests. Since it is around the corner; it has become my new office/hang out spot. I really enjoyed their french toast bacon egg and cheese. The combination of sweet and salty was delicious!!! Definitely will come back again. read more

Catherine C.

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7 years ago

Unexpected cute cafe in Medford. It's really cozy inside, well decorated, good background music for a coffee shop, the coffee is good, and they have a surprisingly large food menu. Not a long wait for food either! So glad I found this place just down the road from me. There aren't too many cute cafes like this around me. read more

Renae L.

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6 years ago

Food and service is and always has been amazing. I have ordered both in person and takeout and everything is always consistent and delicious. They continue to add things to their menu and it makes it harder to choose what to eat. Love this place! read more

Sukyoung K.

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8 years ago

Grounder is my new favorite neighborhood cafe. The new owners renovated the space and it's so clean and cozy. Everyone who works here is super nice and friendly too. As the weather gets colder I love getting their homemade chai-it's so so good! read more

Susie M.

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5

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4 years ago

Definitely not a quick, grab and go coffee place, but it's worth the wait. The smoothies are DELICIOUS and the lattes are nice and strong. It's a good place if you want to relax and savor your drink, and the outdoor seating is dog friendly read more

Elenilda N.

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8 years ago

What a great way to start my week. I had a awesome breakfast this morning. My food was delicious! This place is absolutely amazing. Food was great, coffee taste fantastic, songs selections are perfect to inspire my morning. read more

Mac Namara D.

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17

8 years ago

This is my favorite place to have breakfast and fresh coffee. They have Omelette with fresh home fries served with your choice of toast! A large variety of Coffees, Lattes and Smoothies make this place so especial. read more

Emily P.

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8 years ago

The lemonade here is great, the staff is great, and even the simplest grilled cheese tastes way better than normal! Loveee it here. I work close by so will be going here a lot ! read more

Kath M.

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6

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8 years ago

First time there and will definitely return. Food quality and service was excellent. Very friendly staff. My husband had the best hot chocolate he's had in years. read more

A. C.

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7

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8 years ago

I love this place! Great fall drinks, I'm in heaven. I also highly recommend their sandwiches. It's a very warm, welcoming place! Check it out! read more

Adilson P.

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3

8 years ago

This is the new Coffee Shop at Medford City! The neighborhood are very excited! Great breakfast accompanied with delicious coffee.

Lisa W.

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7 years ago

Absolutely love this place. It's so cute. Employees are friendly, free WiFi for getting working done & the sandwiches are so good!

Carlos D.

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2

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8 years ago

I love the Cranberry Turkey Wrap. It's flavor is very rich. Beautiful place, well decorated with a bunch of wonderful drinks

Anne D.

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8 years ago

Love this new cafe shop! The grilled banana and peanut butter sandwich with Nutella was amazing!

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