Crema's Take
“Ground Central nails the fundamentals of espresso drinks—their cortados and cappuccinos showcase properly extracted shots balanced with silky milk—making it the rare neighborhood spot where regulars trust the baristas to nail their order every time. The vibe skews toward the professional crowd who camp out for remote work or grab quick caffeine between meetings, with staff who remember your name and have your drink ready before you ask. Fair warning: consistency can be uneven depending on who's behind the machine, and if you're looking for trendy specialty drinks or experimental roasts, this is straightforward, traditional espresso bar territory.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I popped in here to have a warm drink on a cold day and I enjoyed Cortado that I ordered. The espresso and the milk seemed to be done properly and the drink tasted great. The staff were very friendly and helpful and seemed to be well trained as well.
This is the best coffee spot in the neighborhood, speaking as somebody who works in the office nearby. Coffee is good, staff greets most regulars my name, your order is there before you even know it. Pro tip: if you show cat pics you might get cool cappuccino art.
Unfortunately this coffee did not hit the mark for me. Ordered a flat white with oat milk (my standard) and the taste was…well there wasn’t any. Also the service was without any smiles or positivity. Personally wouldn’t come back. I’ve discovered so many other amazing coffee…
I’ve lived in midtown for 2 years and this is the only coffee shop I feel like I can go to to do my remote work, grab a to-go, and/or even catch up with friends. Today during what seemed like a rush, April was still so accommodating despite the amount of people on the line. Not…
Good tunes, great location - off to a good start!! The cappuccino makes you realize what a good one tastes like. Got it slightly dry, best in a long time. Creamy, just the right bitterness. Serving up some damn good grounds!! Solid tea selection, all the basics but a good…
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