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    True Grounds Bakery & Coffee House

    4.0 (331 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    TRUE GROUNDS BAKERY & COFFEE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Tofu wrap was really tasty!
    Charlotte I.

    I'm from out of town and I stopped by True Grounds for a light lunch on a recommendation. My friend and I ordered the tofu wrap to share and each got an iced Vietnamese coffee. I'm not usually a fan of vegan wraps but this one was flavorful with a good mix of veggies. The coffee was good, although I wish they had mixed in the condensed milk more. The decor was cute; unique designs on all the tables and a giant avocado painting on the wall which I loved. We arrived at about 1:30 and they close at 2, so when we were placing our order to dine in, the employee kindly reminded us of the closing time. When I asked, they provided us with an extra plate and glasses of water. The service was pretty fast, though to be fair it wasn't that busy, so we had plenty of time to eat our wrap before we had to head out. Next time I'll have to try one of their other sandwiches or wraps!

    Wrong order bagel
    Ellie C.

    I feel a bit conflicted writing this review, because True Grounds can be really great. Their coffee and quality of food is excellent, and the cutesy coffee shop vibe is awesome. However, this is the second time in a row they've gotten my order wrong. I always use the ordering kiosk, so I don't believe it's a misunderstanding issue. Most recently, I ordered a hot latte and an iced mocha, but the mocha came hot and the latte was iced. I also ordered a bagel with eggs and cheese but received a bagel with chipotle mayo, cheese, and no egg. I was so disappointed when I got home and bit into an eggless bagel slathered in mayo and unmelted cheese. I want to keep trying since I know the food and coffee can be great, but it's disappointing not getting what you ordered.

    Iced sf vanilla latte w oat milk
    Mariel L.

    Visiting Boston and my friend took me to this Cute little coffee shop with really yummy tasting coffee! I ordered an iced latte and it was delish! For those that love regular or sugar free syrups, they got many options. Also many milk alternatives. Highly recommend:)

    a breakfast sandwich on a plate

    Best gluten free bread I've ever had! I've been completely gluten free for 2 years and usually just avoid gf bread (because it's usually dry and crumbly) but True Grounds gf bread is made with rosemary flour (I think) which makes it delicious. Coffee and service are also great!

    My latte AFTER I bring it home and microwave it because they serve it barely lukewarm.

    Ok, I just can't with True Grounds anymore. Paid $11 for a drip coffee and overnight oats, then on the walk home realized the milk had curdled in the coffee. The baked goods are still good but for everything else they can get away with mediocrity at best because they are the only true coffee shop in Ball Square. But I'm done. From now on I'll go to Lyndells.

    Daira R.

    Highly recommend. I enjoy coming in here a few times a week to grab a coffee to go on my way to work. I enjoy the cold brew. The pastries are also really great. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the feta scone. They normally have a great selection of bites and can make a quick turn of it. When I have more time, I order a breakfast sandwich or wrap - yum! The one with the sundried tomato spread is one of my favorites. They normally have snacks for pups too!

    Kurt K.

    Power plugs, WiFi and seating?! Hello magical dreamland coffee palace. One catch, WiFi is a bit slow. If you have Xfinity, you can switch over to their WiFi and it is ten times as fast. Really disappointed about the WiFi. True Grounds occupies two store fronts next to each other. One space is the the counter and all that, the other side is just seating. It gets busy, but if you need to get work done - this place rocks. Coffee is solid and good food options. It is an excellent place to hang out and study or work. I have an older laptop and always need an outlet, no problem here. This place is my new go to coffee spot.

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    Great food, good people working there. Warm and cozy atmosphere and really good coffee. A great local place.

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    An outstanding Cafe, food and beverages and baked goods all delicious, great staff and a non-corporate eclectic vibe. We love True Grounds!

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    Place has a great energy. They also have chess to play and books to read. Great coffee and baked goods.

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    great coffee and breakfast and very fair prices. fast service and cute little seating area. convenient location

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    Visiting Boston and my friend took me to this Cute little coffee shop with really yummy tasting coffee!

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    I visit the area often and have stopped by Diesel every now and then for a drink or a quick lunch…read moreand never really had an issue. I've even popped into the photobooth on a quiet day, which was a fun experience. Today I ordered ahead and found a seat near the back. I went up to the pickup counter a few minutes before the estimated pickup time and watched as people got their orders. A few minutes after my pickup time when the rush died down a little (order status was still pending), I still didn't hear my name or see my strawberry lemonade and bagel sandwich on the counter so I checked in with an employee. I gave them my name and the employee gestured to a hot latte. It obviously wasn't my order so I asked again if there was an order for Deborah and again, the employee rather impatiently insisted that the latte was mine. I had to clarify my name again before they finally took a look at a bagel that had been sitting right in front of them. They didn't even apologize and said something about someone else taking my strawberry lemonade before finally making me my drink. My drink was good but my sandwich was lukewarm. Weird interaction that left a bad taste. I've never had a strong reason to come back to Diesel but I now have a reason to stay away.

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