True Grounds Bakery & Coffee House

About

Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Wraps

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.0 stars

Location

Adress: 717 Broadway, Somerville, MA 2144

Phone: (617) 591-9559

Work Hours

Mon7:00 am-6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am-6:00 pm
Sun8:00 am-6:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Accepts Apple Pay
    No
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Lunch
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    No
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    Ambience
    Hipster
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Paid
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Rachel Harshaw

    star star star star star 6 June 2026

    I've been living in Boston for two years, and True Grounds has the best drip coffee and cold brew that I've found in the city! Be sure to try the Sunny breakfast sandwich on the rosemary sourdough--the owner makes all the sourdough fresh in-house, and it's to die for.

  • Clara Obstfeld

    star star star star star 29 May 2026

    Great cafe, great people, great food. The truest grounds in town for sure. Honestly though the coffee and baked goods are some of the best I’ve ever had.

  • Rachel Glogowski

    star star star star star 26 May 2026

    Great, honest staff - they found some belongings I left behind and got them back to me safely. Delicious lattes, too - I like that their mocha is the perfect amount of sweet!

  • Morten s. Magnø

    star star star star star 19 May 2026

    Great foods and coffees for a very friendly price. And that the price they list is the price you pay is a huuge plus for a European who strongly dislike it when they hide the taxes and add that on later.

  • J Ingraham

    star star star star star 16 May 2026

    The coffee is great, a latte always comes with plenty if espresso, the sandwiches are fresh and hand crafted and the staff are friendly and interesting. I recommend giving youself 10-15 minutes waiting time when they are slow, 15-25 minutes if they are busy. This isn't fast food, but it is good food relatively fast. I have seen them shredding the carrots for my sandwiches as they are making it. That sort of craftsmanship takes time. If you are in a rush get a drip coffee or an iced coffee and a scone. The scones are amazing.

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