Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels
600 N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY
Crema's Take
“This Rensselaer spot balances serious espresso craftsmanship with genuinely generous food—think large, flavorful bagels and impressively-sized salads that justify the price—making it equal parts coffee destination and satisfying breakfast spot. The café's laid-back, community-focused vibe with reliable wifi makes it a favorite for lingering over work or conversation, though the bagel execution can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the counter. When they get your order right, the Mediterranean breakfast options and house-made sandwiches like their standout chicken salad pair beautifully with a properly-pulled espresso drink.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I don’t understand why toasting a bagel and adding cream cheese is confusing for bagel shop employees. My order is never correct here and they always give you attitude when you let them know your simple order is not made correctly. I asked to have my bagel remade and an…
The Mediterranean breakfast was delicious and fresh, and the coffee (caramel latte)was perfect- exactly the way I like it, highly recommend
Great ambiance in this café. The bagels are large, fresh and very flavorful. I appreciate that you can get a decent size bagel at a great price where other well known bagel shops have reduced their size while increasing prices. Their baked goods are also excellent and we've…
4 years ago This place has one of the best chicken salad sandwiches I have ever had!! Uncommon Grounds advertises itself as a community café that specializes in fresh-roasted coffee and freshly baked bagels. The café is warm, inviting, calming with art work and a social…
Definitely a breakfast/brunch place more than anything else. Good place to get some work done, really nice atmosphere. The salads are HUGE and very good. I got the balsamic vinaigrette with mine which had an interesting texture (thick) but tasted how it should. Standard coffee…