Grounds Bakery Cafe

My mom & dad came here often. It was one of their regular places. They both passed away last year. I recently moved to town & went in with a friend to see if it could become one of my places too. I thoroughly enjoyed my hot pastrami sandwich (through some tears, truth be told), and we splurged on some "death by chocolate" mousse! I also purchased a birthday cupcake for a friend, who was very pleased! I will totally be back. Thank you!

We are creatures of habit. I started going to Grounds after having a business meeting there - we had lunch and the entire store was a vibe. It truly feels like Grounds is a place for the community!!! I now go to grounds bakery often before frisbee golfing at El Dorado Park and because of the Pandemic, I began to phone in my small and short order so I could be in and out! And I'm so glad I phone in because I learned someone else amazing out them! One of the things that I have come to love about Grounds is their personable and friendly care for their customers. Upon ordering on the phone, they know my name and that means a lot to me! Their food is fresh, their spread is delicious, and their coffee is great. I hope to grow old continuing to order from Grounds and to pass on the tradition of eating their food before frolfing to my children!!

I was visiting Mom for the holiday. I hadn't seen her since June. She loves to go to lunch at several little cafes around town. Two of them are closed on Mondays so we took a chance on Grounds. The person outside breaking down tables was super snarky. She acted put upon and like we were stupid because didn't realize they were closing an hour early for Labor Day. It seemed like she was mad to be working on a holiday at all. I felt bad/embarrassed because I worked in restaurants when I was a young person. It sucks to work on holidays when everyone else is at the beach or having barbecues. And I try not to be a customer that arrives right before closing because I know that the faster the staff can clean the kitchen and dining room, the sooner they can go have fun. Mom and I got there about 1:25-ish so we weren't being complete jerks. We ordered sandwiches, chips, and pastries for take out. The cashier was friendly. I loved the her pink mermaid hair. It suits her perfectly. The manager was funny and joked with Mom. Mom is pushing 92, so I'm always grateful when servers and retail folks are kind and patient with her. The food was prepared quickly and correctly and we were on our way. Yay! At home, we devoured the sandwiches, chips, and sodas. It was nearly 2 p.m. and we didn't realize how hungry we were. The sandwiches were yummy. They're just like the sandwiches you wish you could make for yourself at home but you don't want to keep the squaw bread, produce and condiments on hand all the time. The pastries we had the following morning with our coffee were really good too. The chocolate croissant is EXTRA special because it's not all bread like most places serve and has a dusting of happy powdered sugar. 😊 RECOMMEND

12/11 update The flavored coffee has changed and it’s absolutely terrible. I thought on my last visit it was a fluke but today it is the same. I used to love it. I will not go back to grounds. Coffee was a big reason I went. This is very sad. It’s been a part of my routine 2-3 x per week for many many years. Pervious review. My favorite bagel in the world.

I've driven by Grounds for years and have always wanted to try it. Finally got around to it last year when the pandemic started, so while I've only ever done take out, I've gotten to try a good variety of things on their menu and have enjoyed everything I've had so far. The staff are always wearing masks and gloves, and there is hand sanitizer available. Their coffee and lattes are always good, as are the pastries (love the muffins), bagels, sandwiches (the veggie is my fave), and pizza! I love my variety, and this is a great spot for that. What really sets Grounds apart is that not only is the food delish, but service is always friendly as well. I like that you can also order online through their website for pick up.