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    GroundSwell Surf Cafe

    4.1 (66 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Aya R.

    My order: açaí bowl and iced espresso The Review: I liked how many gluten free options they had, and I liked the emphasis on featuring local products. They also claim to be a sort of community gathering center. The coffee was ok! Local-ish Fazenda coffee. The lack of customer service was insane. There were staff available but I waited for a while at the counter for someone to notice me and take my order. I spent around $25 for 2 items, am injured with difficulty walking, and they wouldn't let me use the bathroom, hinting that they had one but not "for the public". Instead they directed me to a public restroom down the road with 4 stalls for hundreds of people at the beach. The açaí was good though. I guess you have to weigh the pros and cons.

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    Vicki M.

    Stopped by Salisbury beach on our way back from Hampton beach and decided to have lunch after walking around. The restaurant is right by the beach and boardwalk and the little town center - great location! Grilled veggie panini was good - onions bell peppers mushrooms and mozzarella cheese on focaccia bread - I asked for less cheese. Hubs ordered the Surf gobbler turkey sandwich on toasted rye bread which he liked - tasty, savory and satisfactorily chewy with bacon. Best part is when you sit at the counter you have a nice view of the beach and water, although there is limited seating inside. But there is seating nearby outside too. Plus you can simply take out and eat on the beach too. Overall good food and friendly service right on the beach - can't go wrong.

    Avocado Toast with Bacon

    Quick service. Bacon avocado toast was very good. Would be even better with lemon juice on it. Beachy Mocha would not recommend. Did not taste the mocha at all, just tasted like cinnamon. Bacon breakfast burrito was okay.

    The Whole Shebang

    Above and beyond fabulous always! Perfect beach cafe.. Great breakfast definitely get the whole shebang açaí bowl

    Jennifer W.

    Fabulous agave and cardamom iced latte with a beach view! Great egg and cheese sandwich on toasted whole grain bread completed the meal. Looking forward to visiting often while on vacation. Yoga on the beach every morning, too!

    Big sprout breakfast sandwich. Looks delicious, lacking flavor
    Cyndee J.

    What a great location and healthy option to have right on the beach! I came down here in off season (season May 1 - Oct 15) and was worried everything would be closed. They are open Thursday-Sunday opening at 7. I ordered a coconut oil black coffee and immediately second guessed it. Some places just put a scoop in and the oily mess sits on top and is an oil slick on your lips and in your mouth. As soon as I heard the blender I realized these guys got it right! They blended it up to a creamy smoothness. They have a coffee bar outside with multiple milk options including oat milk. I was able to top off my coffee for some added heat which was appreciated on this chilly morning. I ordered the big sprout breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, spinach, arugula, tomato, and avocado. Sounds delish and flavorful. Luckily I ordered it on the very thing bagel because the sandwich itself was pretty lack luster and tasteless. They don't season the egg or add any type dressing to the sandwich. I did realize (too late) they have salt and pepper by the coffee bar which would have helped, but still not quite what I would have been looking for. Maybe they have options I could have added, I am not sure, I didn't ask. I am sure I will be back during our two week visit, so I will make sure to look into it further and report back. Edited to add: I just read the menu and it says this sandwich was supposed to have basil pesto aïoli, now THAT is what I was looking for and would have made this sandwich so much better! Too bad it was somehow left off of my sandwich. Better luck next time!

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    Great staff and great food and drinks. Nice location right on the beach. Good WiFi. You'll Love It!

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