Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar
6925 Stockton Ave, Richmond, CA
Crema's Take
“Well Grounded is El Cerrito's cherished indie coffee shop that feels like the neighborhood's living room, where regulars keep coming back for gourmet-quality breakfast and beloved secret menu items like the Lifeguard bagel alongside carefully crafted lattes. The intimate hole-in-the-wall space pairs excellent coffee and matcha with an attached gift shop, creating an unexpectedly full experience in a refreshingly unpretentious setting that the owner actively cares about improving.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
What can I say about El Cerrito’s original indie coffee shop? Truly mom-and-pop owned, Well Grounded is the community living room for so many of us. You can’t pop in without running into someone you know and love. The staff is consistently friendly, and I especially appreciate…
Amazingly wonderful breakfast/brunch spot. Although the menu is limited, comma their offerings are gourmet quality and exceptional . Attached gift and novelty shop blew me away. Found the same wee leather change purse that I’ve been searching for for the last three years. Fell…
I’m honestly surprised this place has 4 stars? The cafe itself is a cute little hole in the wall. It's small, has limited seating, books to read, pretty simple, I loved it. What I expected and what I received was night & day. What ruins it is the service and food. When I walked…
We haven't stopped going to WELL-GROUNDED since we discovered it. We tend to stick to the lifeguard which is a delicious and simple bagel on the 'secret' menu. We also get the vanilla latte with oatmilk. They make a swell Vanilla Latte.
Editing my review to reflect improved service. There was a prompt response from the owner, and apparently new processes implemented behind the counter to ensure that the same problem was less likely to happen. They seem to be on top of the problem. Leaving the original review…
Crema Reviews
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