GroundSwell Surf Café
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GroundSwell Surf Café

25 Broadway, Hampton, NH

★★★★★4.6(249 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Perched right on Hampton Beach, this year-round surf café serves up genuinely fresh breakfast and lunch with a notably strong coffee program, drawing loyal regulars for their açaí bowls, burritos, and pastries alongside traditional espresso drinks. The beachfront patio location is unbeatable for a lingering morning with your dog or a family gathering, though arrive early or expect a pleasant wait—the line speaks to how seriously locals take this spot. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself returning multiple times across seasons, whether you're fueling up for a beach walk or settling in for a slow sit with a quality cup.

What to expect

Outdoor seatingFull breakfastLight foodSlow sitDog friendlyFamily friendlyPastriesTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Maddie Busick
★★★★★2 months ago

Yummy, fresh food and can’t beat the location being literally on the beach! I’ve come here several times in the summer but didn’t realize it’s open year round, a great place to grab a drink or food and people watch out the windows. Service was also very friendly!

Julie Twomey
★★★★6 months ago

Ordered their breakfast sandwich twice. Once I ordered online and it was super convenient. The sandwiches were good but the bagel was a bit burnt both times.

Heidi Fisher
★★★★★8 months ago

Love this place! Best coffee around, yummy burritos, açaí bowls, smoothies and pastries. And location can’t be beat. They often have a line and it can take a few minutes to get your food because it’s all made fresh and to order. Totally worth the wait! Locally sourced ingredients, everything is fresh and creative, and the shop is adorable. Stuff is great, super friendly and attentive.

Meri Slaughter
★★★★8 months ago

My husband and I grabbed breakfast here one Sunday. Be aware, the line is usually long as their aren't many breakfast options nearby. I got their vegan breakfast burrito, which was stuffed with veggies and had decent flavor. They were attentive to my dairy allergy. My husband really enjoyed his more standard breakfast burrito.

Jea Kim
★★★★★a year ago

Beachside café with a nice patio and great food. We came here early on a Sunday morning while taking our dog for a beach walk. Since it was the only place open in the area, we initially thought it might be a tourist trap. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the whole experience—it was anything but a "ruff" start to the day. The café shares a spacious patio area with the Surfside restaurant. Since Surfside was closed during our visit, we snagged one of the large tables on the patio. They also allow dogs (on leash only), which was a major plus. The glass fence at the edge of the patio offered an unobstructed view of the ocean, so it was a perfect spot to soak in the scenery on a quiet Sunday morning. As others have mentioned, it did take about 20 minutes to get our two burritos ready, but it was worth the wait. We ordered the classic burrito and the Baja burrito. The latter was especially one of the best breakfast burritos I’ve had in a while. The hash browns inside added an extra layer of crispiness that perfectly complemented the classic combo of eggs, avocado, and sausage. The real game-changer was their signature Baja sauce on the side, which added a satisfying acidic kick. The smoothie and the frappe were a bit too sweet for my taste, but if you’re looking for light food and great views, I highly recommend stopping by.

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