True Grounds

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.

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. It’s a lot less busy than Sound Bites or the other sit down places (probably because you can take it to go), and the food was worth it. The chocolate chip cookies were a little darker than I normally like (and I like dark chocolate). The matcha was the best I’ve had. Phenomenal!

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 also tried the chocolate scone and it was delicious. Really chunky, flaky, perfectly sweet……….. wow. I’ve been sleeping on true grounds for too long 6 months later, I’m writing an update! Still 5 stars from me! I’ve been coming here more often (around twice a week) for a warm drink and a book and I just really earnestly appreciate true ground’s existence in ball square. the employees go the extra mile to get to know all of the regulars names. I was out of town for a while and andrew still remembered me :’))) my goat I also think their playlist on mondays is just so fire !!!!! they also have board games for the public available. it does get fairly packed around 11 as a heads up. and yeah the coffee takes a bit but it’s always delicious. their syrups especially…… the cajeta and bees knees had me in a chokehold for a while. i wish their peppermint and apple spice was stronger tho!

I've ordered a muffin and a breakfast burrito. This place looks disgusting. The floor mat inside is filthy and full of hair and the kitchen doesn't look appealing at all . After I've placed my order and waiting for almost 10 minutes for the burrito, I've decided to leave. I've found very disrespectful the kitchen staff that were moving very slow motion , chatting with the others and wasting time instead of being focused on making the orders faster.

True Grounds is my favorite coffeeshop in Somerville. A down to earth location for exceptional quality coffee and bites. They always have a couple of single origin brews as their drip coffee. They used to have art work from local artists hanging on their wall for sale, which has been missing for some time. This place is also very inclusive, and family friendly. You’d not regret hanging out there :) Also, they recently have substantially extended their operating hours till dinner time!!

One of the best coffee shops around Somerville. They have awesome coffee. I recommend trying their Iced Vietnamese coffee. Their cold brew is also really good. They make delicious sandwiches and muffins too. Finally, they even sell some good coffee beans for a pretty nice price. Also recommend their egg sandwiches on a bagel. And wonderful pumpkin chip muffins. Both featured in my photos. Highly, highly recommend. The only thing they're missing is a way to order ahead. There's a little bit of a wait sometimes (understandable - labor and supply chain shortages) but that could be migrated by having an order ahead option via toast or another online service.

Cozy café in Somerville. Tasty baked goods and a variety of breakfast burrito options as well as bagels and avocado toast. Locally owned Mem teas- I suggest adding some of the simple syrup options to your tea. I love a tiny bit of the honey lavender syrup in my Earl Grey tea. They are also now open for lunch and dinner. Also compound butters in the fridge to buy- miso butter, honey butter and vanilla butter (among other little surprises)

I’ve been coming here for years and always loved the place, a nice neighborhood coffee shop. We walk here pretty much every weekend with our dog for a latte and a hecto or becto. But things have been different lately, consistently long wait and wrong orders. This is the large decaf oat milk latte I ordered. With 3 staff present and 1 person awaiting his drink in front of me, it took them 10mins to make the WRONG drink. I didn’t get the oat milk I paid for and it tasted like warm skim milk. The color says it all… I’m so disappointed. We loved this place and the old staff was so friendly and made great drinks… what happened?!

True grounds is a fantastic business in the ball square area. Staff are very friendly and the barista is focused and absolutely a master of their craft. They have great options for food as well and I enjoyed a bagel with cream cheese in addition to my cappuccino with oat milk. There is no Wi-Fi here because they encourage you to disconnect and engage with the community and those around you. I absolutely love the ambiance here and they have great big windows and ample seating with lovely plants. It's a very peaceful place and I look forward to coming back

Was recommended to go to True Grounds by a friend who used to live in the area years ago. It must've been good back then because when I went last week, the place was a disaster. I ordered two medium lattes (12oz) - one plain and one honey lavender, which cost $13. That should've been my first clue. The place was decently full but not packed. The barista still hadn't fulfilled my order after nearly 30 mins of waiting. I had an appointment to get to so I couldn't wait any longer, instead I asked the cashier to cancel my order. He eventually agreed but he had the audacity to say "other people ahead of you are also waiting and yours is coming up so just wait." The other orders were also backed up and multiple people were asking for their food while at seated tables. The place was chaotic and the staff were not accommodating

I feel a bit conflicted writing this review, because True Grounds can be really great. Their coffee and quality of food is excellent, and the cutesy coffee shop vibe is awesome. However, this is the second time in a row they've gotten my order wrong. I always use the ordering kiosk, so I don't believe it's a misunderstanding issue. Most recently, I ordered a hot latte and an iced mocha, but the mocha came hot and the latte was iced. I also ordered a bagel with eggs and cheese but received a bagel with chipotle mayo, cheese, and no egg. I was so disappointed when I got home and bit into an eggless bagel slathered in mayo and unmelted cheese. I want to keep trying since I know the food and coffee can be great, but it's disappointing not getting what you ordered.

This place has slowly devolved since changing ownership a few years ago and now it's at the point where I'm just giving up on it. And I write that as someone who typically would go to True Grounds 4-5 times a week until now. First off, they used to have good made to order food options for breakfast and lunch but now almost everything is premade and sitting in a "grab and go" cooler. If I want grab and go I can hit the 7-11 down the street (for about half the price). Second, their hours used to run to at least 5pm but now they close at 2. And that's really on the rare day when they don't change their hours at the last minute without warning. Third, they used to not only allow people to bring their dogs in but they even celebrated the fact on their Instagram and by giving out dog treats. Now suddenly (again without warning) dogs are not allowed. The ability to swing in during my morning dog walk was the only reason I went at all anymore...now there's no real point. Honestly, the way they are cutting back on everything suggests that this business has all the signs of heading towards closing down soon. It's too bad because it has been an institution in ball square for many years and it is sad to see it dying a slow death. But then again it's only a shell of its former self anyway.

Really friendly staff, good coffee, and decent baked goods. I got an iced latte and bb scone. There is seating as well and interesting art on the walls!

I'm from out of town and I stopped by True Grounds for a light lunch on a recommendation. My friend and I ordered the tofu wrap to share and each got an iced Vietnamese coffee. I'm not usually a fan of vegan wraps but this one was flavorful with a good mix of veggies. The coffee was good, although I wish they had mixed in the condensed milk more. The decor was cute; unique designs on all the tables and a giant avocado painting on the wall which I loved. We arrived at about 1:30 and they close at 2, so when we were placing our order to dine in, the employee kindly reminded us of the closing time. When I asked, they provided us with an extra plate and glasses of water. The service was pretty fast, though to be fair it wasn't that busy, so we had plenty of time to eat our wrap before we had to head out. Next time I'll have to try one of their other sandwiches or wraps!

Ok, I just can't with True Grounds anymore. Paid $11 for a drip coffee and overnight oats, then on the walk home realized the milk had curdled in the coffee. The baked goods are still good but for everything else they can get away with mediocrity at best because they are the only true coffee shop in Ball Square. But I'm done. From now on I'll go to Lyndells.

I work in the area and have been here a few times now. The reviews on here are pretty mixed, but I don't understand the negative ones. Everyone I've interacted with at this place has been friendly and kind. I've never had to wait more than a couple minutes and most importantly I've greatly enjoyed everything I've purchased here. The honey lavender latte is delicious, I'm a big fan of the breakfast burrito (one of the only ones I've found anywhere that doesn't come with cheese in it which is perfect for me) and their chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are excellent. Definitely recommend and will continue to return on my lunch breaks.

Best gluten free bread I've ever had! I've been completely gluten free for 2 years and usually just avoid gf bread (because it's usually dry and crumbly) but True Grounds gf bread is made with rosemary flour (I think) which makes it delicious. Coffee and service are also great!

Visiting Boston and my friend took me to this Cute little coffee shop with really yummy tasting coffee! I ordered an iced latte and it was delish! For those that love regular or sugar free syrups, they got many options. Also many milk alternatives. Highly recommend:)

Interested in trying the fecal-oral route? I was in line when an employee pet and head-scratched (licks and all) the dog belonging to the person ahead of me. The employee then walked right back into the kitchen and resumed work. If they're willing to flaunt health safety violations like that, imagine what they do behind closed doors.

Grabbed coffee and a breakfast sandwich to go. Coffee selection and prices are on par with what you would expect. Breakfast sandwiches are offered on wraps/bagel options. They do have the basics which are fresh and delicious but the menu feels a bit limited (no croissants/english muffins/cream cheese options). Overall good coffee, fresh sandwich and friendly service. I did go in at 10am on a Saturday and waited 20 mins but was not blown away to say the wait was worth it.

Highly recommend. I enjoy coming in here a few times a week to grab a coffee to go on my way to work. I enjoy the cold brew. The pastries are also really great. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the feta scone. They normally have a great selection of bites and can make a quick turn of it. When I have more time, I order a breakfast sandwich or wrap - yum! The one with the sundried tomato spread is one of my favorites. They normally have snacks for pups too!

Mid coffee and baked goods, tbh. Not garbage by any means but I wouldn't go out of my way. Most of the mixed reviews here are probably from folks a little incensed they didn't get a morning hug and kiss from their barista but I definitely felt on my last few visits whoever is in charge of hiring probably needs to evaluate their practices. This is not Rhett's True Grounds anymore. My understanding is covid hit so he sold to another coffee shop, and I haven't seen a manager on hand since. Not that I would know who is in charge because they don't communicate with their customer base afaik. Before it seemed like the baristas were family. Everyone was having a good time, socializing, building community and the place was boppin'. Now the place can kinda just be piled into, "Oh, hey, there's a place with coffee!" Do they have things that aren't cookies and shit, I don't even know, I couldn't find the fucking menu lol. Also, those aren't scones, those are muffin tops, holmes.

Just had my first and possibly last visit to this establishment. The chai latte was fine, I was nonplussed by the service . I was standing in line, it was not terribly busy An employee went up to the cash register, stood 2 feet away from me. We were standing eye to eye. The suburban-bred hipster deliberately ignored me. He moved his body over to address a petite woman behind me and asked if she needed help. She was as shocked as I was by his deliberate snub. I guess I looked too Slummervile for him. The young woman - a very nice person - was obviously more socially acceptable to him. Most Ball Square stores are very welcoming to everyone. I guess this place isn't. All the employees were white, by the way.

An outstanding Cafe, food and beverages and baked goods all delicious, great staff and a non-corporate eclectic vibe. We love True Grounds!

I'm giving this once-beloved place a rest. It's under new ownership, and while they have added a line of unusual and delicious baked goods, the attitude is intolerable. Every staff person who has served me in the last two months has behaved as though the purpose of the business is to reaffirm their own cooler-than-thou status, not to serve people food. Today, after waiting in line to give my order, when it was my turn, the person at the register turned around without a word and made a theatrical production out of looking at the open orders on the To Do screen, elven though there were four other staff filling orders and he was the only person at the register. Said nothing to me. Was I supposed to keep standing there until his performance was done? I walked out. And this is not an isolated incident, management is clearly allowing a culture of bakery-server-as-prima-donna to proliferate. Good-bye for now.

Place has a great energy. They also have chess to play and books to read. Great coffee and baked goods.

Power plugs, WiFi and seating?! Hello magical dreamland coffee palace. One catch, WiFi is a bit slow. If you have Xfinity, you can switch over to their WiFi and it is ten times as fast. Really disappointed about the WiFi. True Grounds occupies two store fronts next to each other. One space is the the counter and all that, the other side is just seating. It gets busy, but if you need to get work done - this place rocks. Coffee is solid and good food options. It is an excellent place to hang out and study or work. I have an older laptop and always need an outlet, no problem here. This place is my new go to coffee spot.

Great little cafe with good food (breakfast burritos and sandwiches) and very good coffee. The folks working are very friendly and great

Although I am usually a fan of independent coffee shops, finding them to be a much more pleasant environment and experience than the very sterile Starbucks locations out there, I was actually kind of disappointed by this establishment through my two visits there. True Grounds is walking distance from my place, and it is located right in the heart of Ball Square. On my first visit there, I decided to pickup both a salad and a medium chai latte. On my second, I got a medium mocha. Both times, I was received with a very icy greeting from two different staff members. Moving past this awkward and unexpected greeting, I looked at the board and ordered away; as a salad, I decided to get their apple gorgonzola and added some grilled chicken to it for an extra $1.50 - With that I decided to get a medium chai latte, both items were to go. After paying, I had to wait a few minutes - while doing so, I decided to check the place out. There was a couch in the back of the room, a few tables spread out here and there and a few individuals either studying or using their computers. Soft music was playing in the background. I could see the appeal of the place for students, as they have free wifi and their coffee selection and snacks go well for someone trying to cram through some accounting or history homework or even some research for a paper. After going home, I unpacked the brown paper bag, tearing it to shreds and in the process, unveiling this beautiful salad which was pretty good! The chai on the other hand wasn't all that great. On my second trip there, I was, once again, not a fan of the moccha that I got. It was lukewarm and didn't taste all that great despite the nice foam design they made. I left wanting more from this place and was honestly expecting a bit better from an independent coffee spot, especially since I tend to like them much better than chains like Starbucks. Parking on the street is available fairly easily although it is metered but you can also grab a bus to make your way there since after all, it's in Ball Square! Unless you want to walk there, which is also feasible from Davis Square, and will take about fifteen minutes.

I don't understand the attraction here. Everything seems to be just average and the service is not good whatsoever. Go to Nine Bar Espresso for the best coffee in Somerville.

TL;DR: If you want cookie cutter service each time, head to your nearest Starbucks. Should you come here if you're in a rush? No. If you're a coffee snob? Again, no. But if you're in the area and want to try somewhere that feels Somerville-y and different, this is your place. All food is made to order so expect a wait for non-baked goods. Or toasted baked goods. Or anything not directly in the bag. The lox bagel and muffins are great. Breakfast wraps take longer (naturally) and can get soggy if you don't eat them there. Folks behind the counter are ALWAYS nice. Stop by and form your own opinion of this neighborhood spot.

Review is based on the coffee. Ordered a vietnamese coffee and was very disappointed. It was just a regular coffee and nothing about it made it vietnamese beside the name. It came in a small or large. That should of been the red flag. Typical vietnamese coffee is one size cause it so concentrated that its cut the condensed milk. Just dont but their take on vietnamese coffee. Maybe, just stick to regular Americano

great coffee and breakfast and very fair prices. fast service and cute little seating area. convenient location

Remember that thing Americans used to be famous for called "Customer service"? If you were coming here to be served, you should've stayed home. As soon as you walk in the door of this dark unfriendly establishment, they will shove a screen in your face and tell you not to talk to them. If you can't find the item you wanted to order on the hundreds of pages on the screen, they will give you a withering look and send you back to the screen. Never mind if you have a question about any of the items. No one is available to answer them. Even though many of them have a obscure names. What the heck is a bostok?? I ordered a brioche with shiitake mushrooms, thinking it would be an interesting, savory snack. They put sugar in it! Sugar and mushrooms? Nasty! Even my 11-year-old could taste that her avocado toast we waited 15 min for had no salt on it. My husband saw the screen and left, refusing to even try anything. He was smarter than I. Never again.

True Grounds is exactly the type of community coffee shop and bakery that every city needs and I'm so thankful it's in Somerville. I visit nearly everyday and am always greeted with a smile and excellent coffee. The food's great and the lattes even better. Best of all, this is one of the few eateries in town that provides gluten free options. Not only that, the staff are informed enough to ask whether your gluten free order is a preference or an allergy/Celiac. Such a rare find and much appreciated! I could go on and on about how much I love True Grounds, but what really makes them a cut about the rest is their acceptance of dogs :) It is incredibly nice to be able to walk your dog in the morning and pick up a hot drink. Having moved from the UK where this is commonplace, I'm grateful for True Ground's perspective on dogs. I can't think of one other place in Somerville that lets you order with your dog in tow. Truly, it's the small things that make the biggest difference and my mornings are so much better for it! Thank you True Grounds!

Attention Somerville Yelp Community- I come bearing a 5-star review for True Grounds Coffeeshop. Let's start with the obvious. There is nothing "truthful" or "factually correct" about this place. Nor about the grounds it serves. That, reader, is called blatantly false branding. Do I care? Of course not. Not when you can make breakfast sandwiches like this place. Eggs are always perfectly cooked. I don't know what they do to the fowl that lay these eggs. But let me tell you - it probably isn't pretty. Get here, and get here quickly. It's the one on Broadway. Much cheaper and tastier than the crowded brunch places across the street. Lukewarm regards, Dwight K. Schrute Assistant Regional Manager Dunder Mifflin Paper Products, Scranton Branch

There's nothing majorly wrong with True Grounds, it's just missing...something. The coffee is good enough and the pastries can be good. The lunch sandwiches are usually good and the breakfast sandwiches are okay but everything is basic and super limited in options (no english muffins, no sausage, no interesting menu items). All of that would be fine except the prices are on par with or higher than other breakfast/coffee shops in the area that have much better/more interesting food. I live about 100 feet from this place, I'm a sucker for a coffee and a breakfast sandwich in the morning, and yet I almost never go here, instead opting to hit up 3 Little Figs, Revival, or any of the other coffee shop/breakfast places much further away that do coffee and breakfast a lot better than I can make in my own kitchen.

I'm sorry to have to write this but I was super excited to try out this place. I love trying out new coffee shops (all over the US). The employees working at True Grounds were definitely not friendly and overall it seemed very disorganized. When the employee took my order she was very dismissive and short. I still tipped because you never know how someone's day is going, right? Afterwards I waited upwards of 10-12 minutes for my breakfast sandwich (there was only one gentleman before me so not very busy) and he had waited probably 10 more minutes than I did (he was waiting for his food since I had walked into the coffee shop). Once our sandwiches were finally ready they basically tossed them on the counter and turned away. I have received better service from probably every fast food restaurant I have been to than here. Not busy, at all, at least 4 employees were there working, and the service was not friendly from start to finish. Super disappointing and I never write yelp reviews but have to because I hope the employees are able to reflect on how important friendly customer service is - especially in a community coffee shop setting...

A three year lapse warrants revisitation. Warrant, meanwhile, warrants sweet, sweet Cherry Pie. Warren Beatty warrants prestidigitation. What was I talking about? Right, True Grounds. Today's lunch (brought to you by the letter en-yay and the number sigma) consisted of a Willow -- roasted portabellas, fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes -- on grilled rosemary thyme bread and a Red Plum Nantucket Nectar. If you read that aloud, you will sound like Dane Cook doing the "peanut butter and jelly, Ruffles and a Crystal Light" bit. For eff's sake, I apologize. I bumped TG up a star because I've learned a valuable lesson: never get a pressed sandwich to go. The wax butchers paper they wrap take-away orders with keeps the moist heat in, subsequently softening the hardiest of toast. The Willow had crunch, chewiness, beefy umami and watery fresh mozzarella. I liked it a lot. A little steeper than warranted at $7.80, but not terribly so. Plus, you get a free hour of stable wifi! Plop on the couch, groove to tunes by bands you don't know and feel like you never left the office as you block out other human beings and lose yourself in your MacBook. Or not. This is Somerville, yo, equipped with hippies that love to chat at coffee shops. Hip hop hooray!

Dang... you guys lied. Wifi isn't free. It's $5 for 3 hours and $8 for the day. It is available throughout the day on weekdays, but is only turned on 3pm on weekends. True Grounds is one of the better coffee shops of Somerville though. I like how it's on the outskirts of the center because I could use a change of scenery sometimes. Even on a rainy day, it was pretty packed, so make sure you get there at an odd hour if you want to get a table and do some work. As far as food and service goes, food was pretty good. Very simple and no sophisticated choices. My latte was by far one of the best lattes I've had and the ladies who made my drink were really sweet and friendly. Cash only. Credit cards for $8 or more I think. Overall, I find this place to be very comfortable. There's a small book shelf, a couch in the back of the room, and good size tables with plugs all around the walls. This is the perfect place to do work or read a good book over some great coffee.

The best. Awesome coffee & yummy tea. The art is always local and usually fabulous. The staff is friendly and unpretentious. The atmosphere is relaxed. You don't feel like you're in a popularity contest here. (Maybe some other Somerville cafes should follow suit.) The only drawback is no vegan goodies. Maybe they'll get to that eventually.

This is our go-to coffee spot. They're coffee is some of the best in this area and their food is so tasty. Anything with the sun dried tomato spread is bombbb

The service here is consistently poor. I've given them many opportunities over my 3 years in the area but somehow they continue to take incredibly long for simple orders, overprice the entire menu, completely forget about your food, and have zero urgency behind the counter despite 4-5 staff members being on at once. The baked goods are decent but forget the rest of the menu. $8.50 for small sandwiches, including the all-veggie options. Today my friend and I waited 30 minutes for a Caesar Wrap (no meat) and no line or large crowd ahead of us. A bagel with butter might take 20 minutes. No one back there can multitask and whoever leads the team doesn't teach that orders/customers should take priority. I worked in the service industry for years and this place could be much more efficient/customer driven. It's so close to where I live, I wish it was better!

True Grounds is awesome! I have been frequenting them for two years now and I feel that they have steadily improved over time. The baristas are friendly and always willing to accommodate special requests. Their food scores highly as well. Sandwiches and salads are hearty (but somewhat expensive), and they are always willing to accommodate substitutions (I always ask for the chickabee wrap as a salad with tofu instead of chicken. Yum!) Their coffee and drinks never disappoint. All their scones are WONDERFUL; not too sweet, always moist and buttery inside and crispy on the outside; best in the area I am sure.

Absolutely great!! Got the Hecto on a bagel and the Bean in a wrap. Seriously, one of the best breakfast options in the area. Their coffee is also really good (makes sense, given the name). Finally, if you can get in before they sell out, their scones are so good that every other scone you ever try will taste bland. Go here! Very friendly staff and very good food.

This is a neighborhood staple for me. Really love the eggs wraps that you can customize however you'd like. Cold brew is pretty great. Where did the couch go though? Was one of my favorite spots to hang out in America

What I love about you grounds is ununpretentious atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and helpful when giving guidance on picking the best breakfast for the day. It's places like this that remind me of what America is all about authentic friendly people. I've been coming here since they opened. I've always appreciated this oasis of humanity in a sea of corporate entities I hope you feel the same Way when you visit. Bon Appetite!

Came to this place because I read about free Wi-fi and figured that the coffee would be good.. Caution: It's a free HOUR of WiFi...after which you must pay $4.95 per hour. I've been to other cafes that allowed unlimited wireless access, so I was disappointed that this place did not allow unlimited wireless access. I would also complain about my mocha latte order, which although very tasty, was lukewarm! I expected a hot latte, especially after specifying such. Maybe I'm picky but in my opinion the place is not good for doing multiple hours of work-- especially if you need the internet for these hours.

Great coffee and tea and some amazingly tasty scones. Good for catching up with friends but WiFi can be a little slow at times. But all in all a great place!!

This is a great coffee shop with fresh and delicious food. They have good bagels and the veggie cream cheese is made in house. I recently enjoyed the salmon and capers with cream cheese on an everything bagel.

Usually I don't come here because they are too slow making their food and their coffee is just OK. But yesterday and today I was off for work so decided to walk over for a bagel with lox, which I have enjoyed there. Yesterday 8:00 AM: After waiting in line, now next to order, the person in front of me orders a bagel with lox and they realize they are out of salmon. Then, the cashier starts arguing with the kitchen about who will go across the street to get it. I thought that was pretty lame so I went ahead and tried to order the salmon to send a bit of a message, and then walked out empty handed. Today 7:30 AM: After waiting in line, now next to order, the person in front of me orders a bagel with lox and they AGAIN say they are out of salmon. The customer leaves and so do I. Is this the TWILIGHT ZONE??? I hate to break up with my only local coffee shop but I now know exactly why everything takes so long or is out of stock. They are lazy They are likely losing tons of business because of their mismanagement but they don't care. And they are disrespecting their customers' time by going days without supplying the few key items on their menu and then not making it clear until you are at the front of the line. I don't want to be a jerk but their employees should be working in a record store and not a restaurant. That would make their customers happier but I sense it would make their employees happier, too.

Love this place! Recently started coming here on a semi-regular basis. Their scones are amazing. Perfectly soft on the inside, but a nice crunchy texture on the outside. The blueberry scone is my favorite. If you haven't tried the Teele sandwich, you definitely should! The chicken has been a little dry a few times, but the sauce that comes in the sandwich makes up for it. It's nice and creamy and has the perfect amount of kick to it. I've gotten the mocha every time I've come and it's been consistently great every single time. The only complaint I have is that it takes a little time for the order to be prepared even when it's not terribly busy

Man, I wish I had lived closer to this place. Great food and great coffee. A nice, non-Starbucks feel with high-quality food and drink, essentially. The clientele ranges from Tufts students to business people to families. They have limited wifi on the weekends (pre 3pm) to avoid squatters, which is annoying but, I guess that goes to show that I'd be one of those squatters otherwise...

Such great coffee, food, staff, and space (lovely local art on the walls, mosaic tables, etc.). I love the vibes here as well as the consistently stellar quality of delciousness. Yes it can get crowded, but I think you just have to know that ahead of time and don't go during peak rush hours if you're in a hurry. They have a giant sign which tells everyone that since their food is homemade and made to order it can take 10 - 15 minutes, so no complaining about that on yelp!

I live nearby and came here for the first time today. Got myself a coffee and an iced tea for my girlfriend. After we finished our drinks my girlfriend found a bunch of chunks of bread in her drink. She had a serious gluten allergy. Thanks a lot guys. Never coming back.

I absolutely love True Grounds! The atmosphere is lovely, the food is great, and they have the best gluten free bread in town. The owner is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. This place is much more than a "college" coffee shop -- I often run into friends & acquaintances here that are 30s and 40s. I'm not a coffee drinker, and their chai tea is excellent. Great food, great drinks, lovely people, and a happenin' community. Oh, and outlets and wifi.

They have great coffee & you can add your own sugar & milk/cream so it's always the way you like it. I highly recommend the Boston Sandwich. It's absolutely delicious and so fresh. They also have GREAT banana bread! Everyone in there is so nice, so friendly, and so attentive. Great customer service at this place!