Higher Grounds Coffee House
23776 Lake Dr, San Bernardino, CA
Crema's Take
“This charming spot in a converted gas station brings genuine warmth and community spirit to San Bernardino, with friendly baristas who craft solid espresso drinks and pair them beautifully with satisfying breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast on quality sourdough. The inviting, nature-surrounded setting—complete with inspirational touches like complimentary bibles—makes it feel less like a typical coffee shop and more like a gathering place for neighbors, perfect whether you're lingering with a laptop or meeting friends over pour overs and pastries. You'll find the vibe refreshingly genuine and the care evident in both the drinks and the welcome.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Very cute place, very friendly people. Flat white was a little too milky to my taste so I couldn’t really taste the coffee, the avocado toast was delicious. Simple, but with good avocado and sourdough, just like an avo toast should be.
Love the experience. I found it very sweet that had bibles and positive signs around their coffee shop. Felt very inviting definitely took a Bible for hope for tomorrow thank you for offering the mini bibles :) Also their coffee and ham and cheese bread was very good. Just felt like I needed to highlight the above since you never see that anywhere else and it made this place more unique.
This is a cute little coffee shop that looks like it used to be a gas station. Now I ordered a caramel latte on ice which turned out to be very delicious. My partner ordered a pour over coffee which he also enjoyed hot. We also ordered a build your own sandwich for lunch and it came out really good and also included a bag of chips. I also ordered avocado toast and it was only $5 for the toast which I thought was very reasonable and it came out yummy too. They have an outdoor patio area which was pretty full when we arrived and then cleared out. We sat indoors at a small table even though the indoor space is pretty small. The service was helpful and friendly. The food did take a bit to come out, but overall we enjoyed our experience very much.
If you’re looking for a cozy café nestled between homes, trees, and nature, this place is a delightful find. I visited here this morning and ordered a breakfast sandwich with turkey, egg, and cheese, paired with a black coffee. After about an hour, I indulged in a blueberry scone. I spent nearly three hours here, enjoying the charming atmosphere. The café is simple but inviting, with natural light flooding in and a touch of rustic decor. The view outside features trees and houses, giving it a peaceful, almost cabin-like vibe. The air is fresh and gentle, especially as we’re entering summer. The staff members are incredibly friendly—each one more cheerful and attentive than the last. They greeted me with warm smiles and made sure everything was just right. Their hospitality made the experience even more memorable. I can’t say this café is entirely different from others I’ve visited around the world, but its setting amidst nature makes it special. If you love cafés located in tranquil, scenic spots, don’t hesitate to visit this one. It’s a gem worth experiencing.
Now this is how coffee shops should be! Higher Grounds is a very cozy, intimate, community-based spot with fantastic drinks/food and great seating both indoors and outdoors. The girls working here was very kind and attentive. They have a nice selection of seasonal coffees and breakfast menu options- the breakfast sandwich was very good! Everything is so reasonably priced.
Crema Reviews
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