True Grounds Bakery & Coffee House
717 Broadway, Somerville, MA
Crema's Take
“This Somerville spot is beloved for its thoughtfully crafted coffee and in-house made syrups and reductions that elevate both traditional and creative drinks, paired with genuinely excellent pastries where you can actually taste the quality ingredients. The spacious, inviting atmosphere is perfect for lingering over a sandwich and coffee, though fair warning—it gets genuinely crowded, especially during peak hours. What really sets it apart is the staff's care: knowledgeable baristas like Andrew deliver consistently excellent drinks with real warmth, making it a reliable neighborhood gathering place for coffee lovers who appreciate both quality and hospitality.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
First time here at a recommendation from a friend. Blueberry Scone was awesome. You can actually taste the blueberries! Coffee was delicious. I drink it black. I know coffee. So good. Great atmosphere. I people watched and could sense a great vibe with loyal customers.
very pleasant staff. great coffee with lots of creative in-house made flavors, syrups, and reductions available. the sandwiches are tasty and made with very fresh ingredients. the baked goods are delicious without relying on too much sweet and sugary… like, actually good.
Nice ambience with a big space to sit over coffee, sandwich and baked goods. The sandwiches are small in portion and could have been better but it is well explained based on its low cost. Coffee was really good! I get charged always near their infinity window tables.
I didn’t like true grounds for a while because my initial impression was slower service, but when I came in the later afternoon, Andrew made me the best iced latte I’ve had in a while & did it v timely. I got it with “bees knees” which is a honey syrup and it was soooo good. I…
Super super busy. I set my stuff down and then got up to get my matcha with almond milk and someone took my seat. Too crowded for me to normally come, but I tried their matcha, pumpkin cream cheese bread, and sea salt dark chocolate chip cookies, and everything was phenomenal.…
Crema Reviews
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