I returned to groundwater CaFE with another friend of mine. She was delighted with the variety of breakfast offerings and delicious cappuccino. Our Gloucester and sausagew gravy bolo choices were presented beautifully & ohhhh so delicious! Having returned now for a third visit I happily joined their loyalty program! Purchased a Centerville spinach &feta pie for my friend to take home to her family, which she absolutely loved! I'll be back again and again ... read more

I have been to Groundwater a few times now and I have had good experiences and not so great experiences. However, the good has outweighed the bad so I keep going and giving it a shot! The one time I had a bad experience I think they were short staffed and it took about 45 minutes for a waitress to even acknowledge us and get us drinks - which was made worse since we were sitting right at the bar. This only happened once though, and I have been back since without issue so I think it was a fluke! The most recent time I went, I had the Italian Sandwich. It was very flavorful and it was a generous portion. My boyfriend had salmon tacos which he really enjoyed. I like how there is a little shop within the restaurant, so you can grab some treats for home! A lot of interesting finds in their freezer take home area as well! They definitely highlight local items which I love! read more

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Overpriced. Taste below parr. Wouldn't go back. Sandwich wasn't good. Order at counter seat yourself. Small menu

Seriously delicious bites no matter what you order here. The variety of selections is crazy! So hard to chose but honestly you can't go wrong! I will positively return here! read more

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This was another great find. Me and my foodie friend, Just happen to be in area. First place that popped up and did we luck out. This place is great a country store selling meat, pies, dumplings and spices to name a few. To many things to list all. Also Cafe with a bar. We had the teas iced and hot so good. We had the beef brisket tacos, meat was tender amazing. The dom bomb so delicious. We never have room for dessert but we couldn't say no they looked so good and tasted even better. The service was great nice and helpful. I will be heading back to that area just to stop in again. See ya soon. read more

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The menu is great no matter what time you go! Breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and coffee to start the day off right. Amazing sandwiches, smoothies... then tapas for dinner. The menu is creative and the food never disappoints. We grab things to go while we are there- frozen gourmet foods and local meats and pasta. Fabulous choices of beer and wine! The mood/vibe is casual and easy-going. Top it off with friendly staff and very involved and present owners. read more

My wife & I returned again this evening (2nd time), for a scrumptious dinner! The food, the service, and the ambience were all so good! Alicia our server was amazing & the owner Sabrina was there. She stopped by to say hello; Very nice of her... We will be back read more

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Fantastic menu choices, Friendly Service and outdoor seating with a chimney fire pit. Everything tastes fresh - excellent potato salad and gluten free bread!! read more

This place is super cute. We were looking for a new cafe and Groundwater didn't disappoint. You come in and it's super cozy. If they added couches, I may never leave. We each ordered a coffee, and some food. I ordered the Brisket Tacos which were really good. They could have used some hot sauce. My wife ordered the Winter sandwich which was Turkey, whole berry cranberry sauce and garlic aoili. I had to get the chocolate frosted cinnamon roll. It was as big as my head! They have a great menu, and I'll be back to try more!! read more

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Place is cute but the amount of meat on the sandwich is rediculas. I think they gave me one peice of meat on my roast beef. My sone got the Ruben it it was thicker with bread than meats or toppings. Too bad because it's cute but will not return over priced for what is given. read more

Groundwater Cafe - Roastbeef.. where's the beef.?.? - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Scituate, Rhode Island

We've often driven by this interesting cluster of shops, always en route to somewhere else. RI Food Fights Taco Mania finally gave us an excuse to stop & check things out. We were surprised by the large, open, wecoming space. There was a dining area, big patio outside, bar & a shopping area. We perused the shop first & were thrilled to discovered the shelves & refrigeration stocked full of local delicacies! Just about all of the wonderful items being sold here were produced locally. How fabulous! We chose some local beverages frim the coolers & stepped up to the bar to order our tacos. The server was friendly & welcoming. It was a quiet mid-afternoon so we chatted about the restaurant & she shared menues including the super intriquing tapas dinners served on weekends. We certainly have to find our way back to try that! The tacos we non-tradtional to say the least. They were dubbed "Mediterranean Tacos" - naan bread with hummus, and feta & grilled vegetables. While they certainly weren't like any tacos we've ever had before, they were absolutely delicious! We look forward to returning to try those tapas, more of the regular menu & to do some local shopping! read more

Groundwater Cafe - Large, open dining room, bar & shopping area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Scituate, Rhode Island

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Enjoyed the food and ambiance! Highly recommend the green goddess sandwich - served on locally made challah bread - and the Choppy drink (iced vanilla and maple latte). read more

Groundwater Cafe - Choppy - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Scituate, Rhode Island

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SO GOOD! We came here for tapas and it was amazing! Our favorites were the hanging bacon, the bourbon steak kebabs, and the avocado street corn. We're told the menu changes regularly, so it will be fun to check back soon to what else is on offer! Another plus is that the restaurant has a market with fresh local meats, dairy, and pastas. We will definitely be back, both to shop and to have tapas! read more

Randomly discovered this place while driving around and it's quite the hidden gem! The inside is very rustic looking with a nice bar at the center. The food was amazing, I highly recommend the meatball flatbread! The service was very good and the bartender was very pleasant. All in all it was a great experience. As an added bonus, there's a wood stove store connected to it with a great selection of wood stoves and fireplaces. Absolutely worth the trip! read more

Well. Well. Well. What have we found here? A diamond in the rough, I think! Let's kick it off with my queer o meter. 10!! YAY Groundwater! Staff was friendly and I got to chat with some patrons who were all very sweet! Onward..... to the food! I'm breaking this one down to the great and the dislike and the grand wishes. The great! I already mentioned the staff, who were all super attentive, polite and accommodating. The ambiance I like too - it's rustic and spacious. You're not sitting on top of each other. The chairs don't scream "sit and lounge a long time" but are def super sturdy. We went at dinner time on a Saturday so this review is based off dinner/tapas offerings. The menu has a nice selection of tapas and an extensive beer, wine and hard cider selection. Note ! **They don't serve dinner it's "small plates", so no sides or veggie. We got the caprese stuffed portobellos and the bourbon kabobs. The kabobs were absolutely delightful. 2 skewers of roasted peppers, onions and marinated beef roasted/grilled to perfection. The flavor was divine and they melted in my mouth. The caprese portobello was stuffed and capped with cheese, surrounded by halved blistered grape tomatoes. Also delicious. All presented simple and IMO, classily. The dislikes. There aren't many, really only 2. The glaze on the caprese was sweet. I, personally, thought it took away from the subtlety of the cheese, basil and mushroom. I would've preferred no glaze or a drizzle of simple evoo and plain balsamic on the plate. The second and last thing was the caprese again, the menu had it pluralized and it was only 1 med sized cap. We were sharing, as most tapas peeps do and were a weeeee bit disappointed in the one and not 2. And if I'm being honest for the price, I think 2 would've been nice. But that's all I have for dislikes. Grand wishes! I solidly wish there was a 2 pricing and offerings on the menu. A tapas price and a dinner price. For instance I would've loved the kabobs as a dinner. So I was dreaming of 2 smaller skewers with a lesser price for tapas and a higher price with 2 full skewers on a bed of pilaf with some steamed beans or something. Or salad. So the dream being $10/$17. The prices are high for tapas but are high quality and delicious. Our bill was $38 for the 2 items. The conclusion: We loved it. We will be back to try breakfast and lunch. I would love to see them thrive and do wonderfully. I think if they find the sweet spot, it'll take off. Thank you Groundwater. It was a pleasure! Cheers!! read more

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Quality ingredients but pricy. I got a BLT (sub bread for bagel +1.50 extra) small ice latte w oat milk (great taste & 2 shots espresso). You order at bar & they bring to the table & bus your own table after. With a 10% tip = $24 (BLT & small latte). Asked for extra sauce, a bit dry (some on sandwich) or chipotle mayo or anything creamy but was told they only have mayo. Very Friendly staff, very clean, cute spot. read more

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Surprisingly good pork sliders, in Scituate of all places! There is not much good food round these parts but Groundwater is one of the hidden gems with some good options and great staff and owners. We chowed down on tapas night- garlic shrimp, bourbon steak kebabs (a favorite), avocado street corn, spicy potatos, figs and prosciutto shortbread, marinated chicken skewers and finally, the show stopper- scallop bacon ravioli. Can't say I've ever had that in a ravioli before and enjoyed every bite. read more

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My friend and I met for coffee and a morning snack before heading out to Apple picking. Absolutely love the space. it's big and bright with lots of seating. The selection of sandwiches was really good. looking forward to trying it again and getting a sandwich. read more

Went for Father's day. We waited an hour for our food. I wanted to just leave, but my Husband chose for us to stay. When we asked our waitress about delay, she rudely stated that when it's ready you'll get it. Place was not full, many people were waiting for their food. Will never go back!!!!!! read more

The service was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. It was a Friday night so it was tapas night and everything we ordered was excellent. There was live entertainment that was not too loud and only added to the laidback atmosphere. read more

We had an amazing experience for lunch with some relatives at Groundwater Cafe! The food was delicious and Service was excellent. We 10/10 highly recommend Sabrina's incredible place and will be back as often as possible! read more

Their Philadelphia water ice is delicious. But this is the third time I've come here & they take FOREVER at the window!! It's a bit frustrating - because the girl at the window is super busy and then I look behind her and I see 3 employees who are standing around doing nothing. I also tried to order it inside since the window line was like somewhat long & they told me no. Even tho I've ordered it inside before.... Ugh. 5 stars for the water Ice. 4 stars for the service & 2.5 stars for the time it takes to scoop frozen stuff into a cup. It should take a minute or less! read more

Groundwater Cafe - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Scituate, Rhode Island

Food is excellent, beautiful location and super friendly staff. Their seasonal changing dishes are delightful. Cruelly and hidden gem

Great place! Not only can you eat there but you can purchase so many things to bring home!

I was sitting at the bar a few days ago when I saw a very large rat run through the dinning area into the kitchen. I will never eat there again. read more

Nice place overall. But very slow service to scoop ice cream and don't get a sundae with fudge because they ONLY drizzle on top of whip cream and do not put on the actual ice cream. Is it good, yes, but they cheap out on the goodies. My husbands had barely any fudge. Stick to basic cones and cups, can't go wrong there. read more

The food was great. I had a panini. Amazing! Great service, too. Plus, the setting is very cool.

The tapas here is a little hidden gem with a warm and welcoming setting and classy food. I haven't had one dish that I didn't like. I've never had tapas before I came here and it's such a fun experience to try new food and share with loved ones. This is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to, it's a must try. The owner and staff are beyond friendly and accommodating and it's very evident that they care about their customers. I can't say enough favorable remarks about this place, I'm so excited to come back with my Nana Jo read more

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Went for #RIfoodfights #tacomania. I am 100% a carnivore, so for me to rave about a vegan taco is saying something! Probably the most delicious vegan/vegetarian Mexican food item I've ever tasted. Healthy and delicious! read more

Great food in a warm, rustic setting. Wonderful place to stop after a long bike ride. They have ice cream, smoothies, and great sandwiches and desserts. Lots of goodies to go, nothing run of the mill. My husband had the Spinach Panini and I had the Veggie Bomb. Both of us enjoyed our meal very much. The N Veggie Bomb has poblano peppers in it, which gave it a little kick. I'll be ordering that again. Meals are served with a choice of coleslaw, potato chips, soup or salad. Check this little jewel out, located on 102 in Scituate. You won't be disappointed! read more

RUN not walk to groundwater cafe. Everything is this place is absolutely delicious and they have TAPAS!!!! The tapas is out of this world. Everything was so fresh with a beautiful presentation. The chorizo....chef's kiss muah they also have tons of gluten free options which is a game changer. The set up was beautiful and done very tastefully. read more

Tapas were incredibly good, seasoned so well, so delicious and served as Tapas should be served. Good wine selection and service was great, attentive and friendly. Ambiance was laid back, and you could carry on conversation without screaming. I will most definitely return and spread the word in the meantime!! Good luck!! read more

This was such a wonderful find. The online reviews were all so good, and they were right. Nice family owned local business. The food was delicious!! Highly recommended. read more

Everything we've tried has been delicious, but I think my favorite is the green goddess sandwich!! Coffee is great and the kids loved the snack boxes. It's a great location to meet up with friends or family and hang out! read more

This is one of the cutest cafés, plenty of seating to go with a larger group of people plenty of space to bring a laptop for work or study. I love the variety and limited edition of assortments they have for sale. It's a great little place to find some unique gifts or create your own gift basket, with fun pantry/grocery items. Also discovered they support and sell from smaller farms and businesses. I haven't tried any of the baked items, but the sandwiches are really good and the coffee is great. Every time I've been in I was greeted with a smile. Staff is friendly and happy to help with questions. read more

Me and my boyfriend were passing through from mass headed to ballys twin river and are so glad we stopped in. Yelp said it was closed but it looked open so we ordered the steak sandwich with potato salad to share and it was delicious. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly! Clearly fresh ingredients. Potato salad was tasty too. Easy to eat! If you're in the area definitely stop. You won't regret it! Friendly service super cool ambiance! read more

I visited Groundwater Cafe on a rainy fall day and it was exceptional! Cozy and welcoming atmosphere with high quality food and a marketplace full of fresh and local produce and food. We shared a few sandwiches amongst our group and they were delicious. Fresh, quality ingredients and a unique menu that out these sandwiches over the top! Came home with a great assortment of groceries that I can't wait to cook up! Treat yourself and check out Groundwater Cafe as soon as you can! read more

Glad we stopped by! We go all the time now, breakfast, ice cream, and more- they even have Philly water ice. Great service. Great atmosphere. read more

Such a cute cafe. The food was delicious, especially the scones & ginger cookies. The service has always been amazing!

We had a lovely lunch in this new spot. Waitstaff was so gracious and our sandwiches were delicious. My husband had the Steak and cheese Panini, which he said was wonderful. The steak have been marinated and was delicious. This cozy place is a great addition to our little town of Scituate Rhode Island. I really hope people go and frequent the restaurant and ice cream bar. read more