Crema's Take
“Groundswell's espresso hits the sweet spot between approachable and serious—nothing fancy or pretentious, just consistently solid shots that work whether you're grabbing one before the gym or settling in with a laptop for a few hours. The space feels like a genuine neighborhood hangout with art on the walls and enough seating to actually work or linger, plus they've got their own roasting operation going on in back, which keeps things interesting for coffee nerds without alienating casual drip coffee drinkers.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I’d say they make pretty average but good coffee. Massive bummer for me and other GF people. But now they only carry a gluten free donuts 3 days a week instead of everyday, and they don’t really offer any other decent GF options really besides that.
Ground Well Coffee gets one star from me, and here's why: I've been a regular, hitting their spot three or four times a week for months, usually grabbing a double-shot espresso before my workout nearby. I always tip generously, so I felt blindsided by today's nonsense. After…
A solid neighborhood coffee spot with a clean interior and cozy atmosphere to do work. A very consistent and reliable spot to get some light work done!
Decent coffee cafe with their own roasting. Fairly standard menu with a few unique specialty options. Donuts are from do-right and the food was decent as well. There's some art on display and seating is a bit limited. Worth a stop if you're nearby.
A nice place to stop for a quick coffee. I kept it simple and just got a drip coffee. Pretty good for early on a chilly morning. The staff was friendly and efficient. While there another customer in the location was being abrasive to them about his drink and they handed it with…
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