It's cool. I mean the coffee I had was piping hot and it was kinda long for a wait time but also I was in a rush to head to yoga class. By the time I drank my coffee, it was way more lukewarm than I wanted it to be but that's not a fault of theirs. The customer service was friendly enough but the coffee was more acidic than what I anticipated. The pastry I ordered was cold and nothing spectacular. Definitely a spot I'd hit up if you're just tryna get your regular cup of joe on. I was hoping for a local neighborhood gem but *whispering* my coffee at brewed at home is better. read more

The absolute best coffee around. Everytime someone from out of town comes to visit, I bring them here.

I love this place! Ive been going off and on about four years and they're always so friendly and welcoming. They even allow you to text your order ahead of time!! So helpful for those mornings when you're running late. My niece and nephew go every so often too & love their breakfast options. read more

My go to for Mocha and so much more! They really know how to brew and their pastries are amazing!

Very good coffee! It's not a big place, so it can get pretty tight in the lobby. Better than the standard corporate coffee.

They are serious about their coffee. I love strong coffee. I just don't like their variety I guess. Has a sharp sour taste to me. I keep wanting to go in because they do it right but not to my taste. Most people will love this I'm sure read more

Very cool indie coffee place with unique drinks. Friendly staff with outside sitting but more of a grab and go place.

This is a great local coffee shop. Better than the big chain stores. Very very very highly recommended to everyone. I love that I can text or call in my order for pick up. They also have some very yummy snacks. If they're open up indoor seating and their Awesome patio is open's up you should definitely go. And hang out and have some great coffee I highly recommend this place read more

I am in LOVE! I've been drooling over the pictures of the creme brulee latte since I first discovered this place on Yelp. I was super excited to come here to try it. This place is kind of in the middle of nowhere (compared to Berkeley) and when we walked in, we were greeted by the workers there who walked up to us and took our order. They were super sweet and told us to just sit down and that they would bring the drinks to us. The venue is super small and just has a few bar seats. When they brought the drinks to us, they flamed the latte in front of us as we saw the top of the latte harden like the top of a creme brulee dessert. The first sip was just amazing! It was super unique, and I loved the flavor of this latte. It was definitely worth the 40 minute drive from Berkeley. It was kind of sweet, so if you like more bitter coffee, then the creme brulee latte might not be for you. The workers were all super nice as we were the only people studying in this cafe for quite a while. I love the feel of the town and I would highly recommend everyone to try this unique latte! read more

Mountain Grounds - Creme brûlée latte..best coffee I've ever had! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Best lattes highly recommend this place. Friendly staff and delicious pastries. Definitely my go to spot.

One of my favorite coffee shops. Coffee is amazing and the pastries are always top shelf! The staff are so warm. Love this place!

Really helpful especially if you don't know what you want in a bean. They are very helpful and a good coffee atmosphere. This is not a big place you may have to sit outside as there is very little room inside. I have been there twice and would go again. read more

A real special gem in quaint little Martinez. It was named as the #12 best coffee shop in the NATION for 2013 by the Coffee Review, and it's crazy to realize how this small business that just started a year ago could produce some real magic! It definitely has that small, local feel as the employees genuinely care about their customers and may take up an interest to talk to you. I always hear that this is a passionate business who cares about their coffee, and I can feel it. I went during a slow hour and ordered the Creme Brulee latte, which has to be ordered sitting-in in order for them to torch the top for you. After some sitting, the top turns into a delicate, crunchy cookie-like crust which is lovely. The latte itself was not too sweet and you can still taste the coffee. I like mine a little more on the bitter side, which I wish it was, but this was honestly a comforting and warm cup of coffee on a rainy day. I wouldn't have had it any other way! Though the place is small, it is reasonable for it being a new business, but they rock the reviews and I can see why. I can't wait to see how this company grows in my small little quaint hometown. They know their coffee and treat each cup with care. Very promising. read more

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The vibes here are so funny - ive never had a bad experience as all the employees are very kind. I love it :)

The thing I love about independent coffee houses is they come up with unique, creative drinks you may not see anywhere else. Normally, I'm a Starbucks regular, as there aren't any independent coffee stores where I live, but on short trips elsewhere it's fun to stop by. In Martinez on a recent Saturday, and checking for coffee places in the area, I stumbled on Mountain Grounds. What really caught my eye was they had crème brûlée lattes. Now here was something unique! I definitely needed to stop by. It's located in a tiny strip mall off Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, between H & J Streets. It can be easy to miss if you haven't plugged it into your phone/gps. They have a lot of interesting drink combinations, including the aforementioned crème brûlée latte, which is what I ordered. You have to drink it there, because they come to your table to "torch it". But it's great fun to see a regular latte transformed into a crème brûlée creation! It's fun to drink as well. You poke a hole in the hard shell on top to get to the latte below, and then you can eat the cookie-like crème brûlée as you go along. The latte itself has a subtle sweetness to it, which I liked, but the barista mentioned if you want something sweeter you can get almost anything with a crème brûlée on top. For example, a white chocolate mocha latte could have that option. My son had an iced mocha latte, which he really enjoyed as well, and it's served in a glass mug if you are staying there. There are only a handful of seats inside, with more outside seating. But it's a very friendly place, the workers are very coffee-knowledgeable, and overall it's a great coffee experience here. read more

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Staff was extremely friendly and efficient. As soon as I walked up, they asked if I knew what I wanted. First time here, the pumpkin spice latte is much better than Starbucks. Light and flavorful. I also got a panini sandwich which was spot on read more

Best grilled cheese and avocado panini In town! Cute spot yummy coffee! People are very nice lots of treats and prices are reasonable!

NO MORE TORCHED FLAME CREAM BRULEE COFFEE... bummer i put 4 stars so that i didn't lower their ratings. we went today 12/3/22 and am majorly bummed that they no longer have the cream brulee coffee that was torched on the top w/a flame. they now offer, i guess, what is a flavored cream brulee, but no longer the torched sugar one. that's why we would come to this shop. it's been a while since we've been here, so perhaps they stopped this some time ago, don't know... but def disappointed and sharing the info w/others. read more

Oh my goodness we were gonna go to States coffee on Main Street in Martinez an hour my goodness we found in Mountain Grounds because it's cute it's quaint it's affordable and it's 100 times better than states coffee hundred times you got a try it the coffee is robust flavor for deep anything you want to describe a good hot coffee cold coffee the Brazilian coffee we had to buy it we came out to the car it was so good the mocha is creamy chocolatey with Ghirardelli chocolate Smooth what a nice treat absolutely one of the best coffee shops I'm gonna send a picture of the outside and you guys got a try it anybody that reads that she got to try this coffee but don't waste your time going to states coffee downtown martinez the only thing about that is it's cute street on Main Street but if you want the quality go to mountain grounds read more

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Great coffee and great service! Will be back for more! I had the house blend 5 hour drip! read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Just came for some coffee for the first time and it was such a great experience. The owner came outside to our car and was incredibly kind and quick. We ordered two iced drinks which were delicious. This place is an adorable local joint with passionate people working and knowledgeable about beans. We will most definitely be back. We were greeted with such levity and warmth - which was so refreshing during these times. read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Good food, decent prices, and friendly staff. It's a small little store so if it's super busy you might not find seating but that's not usually the case. Love the cream cheese bagel, they are always very generous with the spread read more

This is one of my favorite local coffee shops! It's small but mighty. Each coffee is brewed individually and made to order with care. They have an extensive menu and they give you a glimpse into why they take such care with each cup of joe by sharing where they get their beans. There's something counter-cultural and unlike many coffee shops where speed is the name of the game, as Mountain Grounds takes several minutes to create your order. It's a great practice for slowing down and appreciating the process of coffee making and all that goes into it. If you're unable to wait, they have a lovely text-in option. You can text your order before you leave and once you arrive they have it ready for you. Such a cool and personal touch! They also serve smoothies, pasteurized, and creative lattes. Added bonus: they have almond milk as a dairy alternative! They have some take out items as well. read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

I love Mountain Grounds. Best lattes, pastries and people ever !! Small family like coffee shop, who really care !!! Look no further!

Such a cute local coffee shop with amazing drinks! Their seasonal drinks are great. Their staff is so friendly and service is always quick.

In my opinion, Mountain Grounds coffee has gone downhill taste wise. You can trust everyone in Martinez to support this business even though their coffee is bad because the people of Martinez support everything in this town regardless. They don't really have standards for any business in this town and it shows. I've stated a few times that the coffee tastes weirdly salty and gritty. It's like they had really fine sand and poured coffee over it. My Fiancé can't even drink their coffee anymore, if I buy it for him it just sits on his desk. I've spoken to one of the guys there and he said that they've changed coffees but clearly, they don't take advice. I really wish we had better coffee options here in this little town but unfortunately, it is what it is. At least the staff is always so sweet! read more

Nothing more to ask in a cute little breakfast place. Cheap and delicious coffee with a variety of flavors and good food to go with it. To top it off the barista was welcoming and friendly. read more

Work on Center Ave and feel groggy towards the end of the day. Love to get large coffee and drink while at work. Perfect amount of coffee and helps me wake up! read more

Nice staff ! Small little place but worth the stop for something unique and different.

Love this place!! They have delicious matcha and never disappoint. Love the little vegan coffee cakes they offer as well

So sad that I didn't start coming here sooner. Better late than never. Their cappuccinos are SO good! The employees are extremely welcoming, which makes me feel comfortable. Please support local business. My favorite part about this place is how easy it is to get to, and you don't have to drive around forever to try to find parking or pay a meter, and ordering is quick and easy and you can even text your order in advance. read more

I'm sorry but what is this? I received a DoorDash from this place and this is what I got. How do they even think this is ok?? This place used to be sooo good and now the coffee tastes horrible and it's always watery. Whatever they changed is really not working, the coffee quality went down so much and the bagel speaks for itself. So disappointed. read more

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We love this spot. They have their own parking lot but also a lot of street parking. This place is really like inside only a few tables but they have outdoor seating. The coffee here is amazing. I highly recommend the creamer brûlée latte it's amazing. The service is really good. This is a hidden gem. I highly recommend coming trying this place you won't be disappointed. read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

pretty cups of dance all around. whipped cream and caramel is lip covering as the stickiness is a warm coating on cold mornings ... read more

I had to take my car for new tires at Les Schwab (good place, by the way) and had not had my second cuppa. The tire guy recommended a little place on the next block. It was Mountain Grounds! Very good pour-over coffee, yummy muffins, and great service. Definitely worth a try! read more

Mountain Grounds - Here's Noah, cheerfully waiting for me to choose between blueberry and something healthy. Blueberry, of course! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Amazing coffee, great service. The gentleman who helped me is the coffee roaster himself. It is extremely safe. My order was taken on a handheld system outside of the door to the coffee shop. I ordered a almond milk vanilla latte and a pastry. I waited maybe 5 minutes for my coffee and my pastry. I think this is going to be my go to place. They have other food items as well. Great prices too. I love my little town of Martinez. read more

A cute little coffee stop in Martinez! A hole in the wall with a few tables outside, and a few seats inside, you are here for the coffee and the limited pastries. Lots of regulars passing in and out. My latte was wonderful. Thick, but creamy, with a hint of that delicious coffee acidity, but for the most part was a nice smooth jolt of caffeine. I appreciate that they let me spend the few hours using the wifi and enjoying my coffee before paying. I look forward to coming back for that creme brulee latte! read more

Absolutely fantastic little local coffee joint. Unique blends and tasty single origins. The baristas are knowledgable and helpful. Delicious coffee, made one cup at a time by friendly folks. This is a gem of a coffee store. read more

Updating this review. It's been quite a few years since I've been to mountain grounds. This place was really great. Very friendly. Have good recommendations on menu. Coffee was pretty good! I like supporting small business so I'll probably stop back here again if in the area. read more

Stopped by this awesome coffee shop on our road trip up north and what a tremendous find! I really wanted to try the creme brûlée, but unfortunately it is only served if you dine-in because of the torch thing (no idea what it's called) used to make the creme brûlée drink with the perfect crunch! However, I was not disappoint with my caramel macchiato on the go! I ordered a large, hot caramel macchiato and it had the perfect flavor and the right amount of sweetness! If you are not a fan of SUPER sweet coffee (like Starbucks), try giving this place a shot and you will fall in love with the first sip! The coffee shop is a bit small making it not an ideal study or small talk spot, but more of a drink on the go. P.S. Awesome customer service and I hope to stop by again sometime! read more

Mountain Grounds - No special design on this cup, but what's in this cup is pretty freakin special! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California