Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels

Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels

9 Clifton Country Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY

★★★★★4.5(1,008 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This bustling Saratoga Springs institution has earned its reputation as a Capital District favorite for exceptional bagels and breakfast sandwiches that keep locals returning across all four of their locations. The skilled espresso work and thoughtfully crafted specialty drinks arrive quickly despite the perpetual crowd, thanks to a genuinely friendly staff that moves with practiced efficiency even during morning rushes. Whether you're grabbing coffee solo or settling in with friends, Uncommon Grounds strikes that rare balance between a quick caffeine pit stop and a welcoming spot where you'll actually want to linger.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Quick grabPastriesFamily friendlyLight foodSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksMeetingsSlow sitCraft espressoFull breakfast

Google Reviews

Megan Tomlins
★★★★★3 weeks ago

We go here almost every weekend, and the staff is always warm and friendly. Coffee and bagels are 10/10! We love this place.

Kevin P
★★★★★3 weeks ago

My wife and I went there for coffee and a bagel. The bagels were huge and fresh. The coffee was very good as well. Everybody was very polite and very helpful. My wife and I are both older and don't really fit in with the younger crowd there, but it was still a nice time to sit…

Jeff Brzeski
★★★★2 months ago

I had ordered a coffee from a young lady with a pleasant smile. The coffee came quickly and tasted wonderful. The place was rather packed, but that's not "Uncommon" for this location. Plan ahead if you're intention is to sit in and eat.

Elvin Berndt
★★★★★5 months ago

Have been to four of their locations, and they have all been outstanding. Best bagel and breakfast sandwiches in the Capital District. Coffee also outstanding. Don't be intimidated by a line, their staff does a great job of moving traffic through without sacrificing quality.

Patrick Faiola
★★★★★8 months ago

The bagel tasted okay and I think it's a better bagel than on Uncommon Grounds even though it's much smaller and more expensive. But I ordered my bagel to be toasted dark and it was not delivered to me dark, so therefore I am rating it a 2 because the management obviously can't…

Tess Reepmeyer
★★★★★a year ago

They seemed to be moving at a good pace considering how busy it was. The miel (honey and cinnamon) latte was good, but I do wish it had more of a honey flavor to it. I guess I should have checked my food order before I left. Didn’t realize until I got to work in Albany that my…

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