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NEW feature: Join our waitlist online – just google us for link to waitlist! Since 1998, Uncommon Grounds has delighted the taste buds of breakfast enthusiasts, offering a cozy ambiance whether you choose to dine indoors or bask in the warmth of the outdoors in our expansive patio. From fluffy pancakes, each with its distinct flavor profile, to mouthwatering breakfast burritos and a wide array of eggs Benedict, the menu features breakfast and lunch offerings served all day. Fast and casual, Uncommon Grounds ensures maximum convenience without compromising quality. Order online for pick up or hassle-free delivery starting at 7:15 am.
A neighborhood go-to for lemon-ricotta pancakes, flavored lattes, panini & other breakfast options.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 575 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 924-9625
Website: http://www.myuncommongrounds.com/
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Reviews
Wei
This was our first time having breakfast at Common Grounds, and it truly exceeded our expectations!
The food was incredibly fresh and clearly not pre-made. We absolutely loved the California Omelet and the Berry & Ricotta Stuffed French Toast — both were delicious and beautifully prepared. The coffee was smooth and rich, and the whole meal left us feeling completely satisfied.
The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the friendly smile from our server really made a lasting impression (I’m so sorry I didn’t catch her name!).
They also have dedicated parking, which is such a thoughtful convenience for customers.
Overall, a wonderful experience — we’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe food was incredibly fresh and clearly not pre-made. We absolutely loved the California Omelet and the Berry & Ricotta Stuffed French Toast — both were delicious and beautifully prepared. The coffee was smooth and rich, and the whole meal left us feeling completely satisfied.
The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the friendly smile from our server really made a lasting impression (I’m so sorry I didn’t catch her name!).
They also have dedicated parking, which is such a thoughtful convenience for customers.
Overall, a wonderful experience — we’ll definitely be back!
Erin Wilson
Came here by total accident. Seriously … I was thinking of a different restaurant when I accidentally clicked on this one. So happy for the mistake because this place is so quaint and yummy!!!
From the outside … and honestly on the inside too, it’s very underwhelming. However, once you experience the home town friendliness and delicious, diner-like food, you really forget about the ambiance and instead … enjoy the diner-next-door vibes and hominess.
The place is small, but I appreciated the online “waitlist” feature. It goes by a lot quicker than expected. I had to re-put myself on the waitlist cuz we weren’t at the restaurant yet. This place also has a “order at the counter” first and then get seated situation, which helps things move along and turn tables over, but I’d have to say that this is my least favorite part. You get more fast food vibes than dining in vibes.
The food, however, was definitely worth it. They have a large menu with amazing coffee drinks. The coffee drink I got was probably my favorite part. The food is also really good and feels like breakfast without being too greasy and heavy feeling. I came here for breakfast, but I definitely want to try their lunch menu too. I’m glad my family and I stumbled on this place by accident cuz I definitely discovered a gem in the rough.
… moreFrom the outside … and honestly on the inside too, it’s very underwhelming. However, once you experience the home town friendliness and delicious, diner-like food, you really forget about the ambiance and instead … enjoy the diner-next-door vibes and hominess.
The place is small, but I appreciated the online “waitlist” feature. It goes by a lot quicker than expected. I had to re-put myself on the waitlist cuz we weren’t at the restaurant yet. This place also has a “order at the counter” first and then get seated situation, which helps things move along and turn tables over, but I’d have to say that this is my least favorite part. You get more fast food vibes than dining in vibes.
The food, however, was definitely worth it. They have a large menu with amazing coffee drinks. The coffee drink I got was probably my favorite part. The food is also really good and feels like breakfast without being too greasy and heavy feeling. I came here for breakfast, but I definitely want to try their lunch menu too. I’m glad my family and I stumbled on this place by accident cuz I definitely discovered a gem in the rough.
Yoona Julia Jeong
Absolutely loved brunch at this place! The omelet was perfect, and the French toast and avocado toast were insanely good. Can’t wait to come back — thank you!
… moreBryn Gregory
The food here was amazing. We got the southwestern breakfast burrito, corned beef hash, and infamous lemon ricotta pancakes—which are truly unlike any other pancakes I’ve ever had. Pancakes were fluffy, sweet and zesty. They were phenomenal. If you come, you MUST try them. Home fries were nice and crispy too. The place is a bit small inside (looks like a lot more space opens up outside in the summer), so it felt a bit cramped but that was okay because the food was totally worth it. Would absolutely recommend.
… moreHassaan Khan
Definitely has diner vibes from the inside. We went there for brunch around 1pm and got chef’s special omelette.
The flavors were decent I’d say. The onions could’ve been browned more. For the price, I think it’s a bit expensive for what you’re getting.
The coffee mug I got was a bit dirty as well.
… moreThe flavors were decent I’d say. The onions could’ve been browned more. For the price, I think it’s a bit expensive for what you’re getting.
The coffee mug I got was a bit dirty as well.
Patricia
Visiting from out of town and was so happy this spot was a seven minute walk from our Airbnb.
Got the breakfast tacos that were on the specials menu. Something different, I’m typically an omelette/eggs Benedict gal.
My meal was SO good. A highlight of the trip honestly. Hope to have a reason to go back someday!! I got an iced tea but the iced coffee drinks looked really good. Highly recommend!
… moreGot the breakfast tacos that were on the specials menu. Something different, I’m typically an omelette/eggs Benedict gal.
My meal was SO good. A highlight of the trip honestly. Hope to have a reason to go back someday!! I got an iced tea but the iced coffee drinks looked really good. Highly recommend!
Matt H
I sat down with a group here on a Saturday morning. The seating is an interesting concept with no hostess and it’s more of a free for all as you wait for a table. There’s also no waitress to take your order as you order at the counter. The food was about average for diner food but at least the prices were low.
Edit – I appreciate the condescending reply!! Let me enlighten you on another interesting concept; people read reviews before going places and might want to be aware of the mayhem they are going to get themselves into. There is nothing on your website that says this is counter service. I’ve also never waited 20 minutes to get a seat at Panera which I would’ve like to have known before waiting for mediocre food.
While we’re at it, who charges for extra for maple syrup? You’re like the spirit airlines of breakfast places.
… moreEdit – I appreciate the condescending reply!! Let me enlighten you on another interesting concept; people read reviews before going places and might want to be aware of the mayhem they are going to get themselves into. There is nothing on your website that says this is counter service. I’ve also never waited 20 minutes to get a seat at Panera which I would’ve like to have known before waiting for mediocre food.
While we’re at it, who charges for extra for maple syrup? You’re like the spirit airlines of breakfast places.
Elisabeth Tonsberg
Pancakes and salmon benedict were great! Unfortunately, my sausage links were served cold and barely cooked. We were pretty disappointed considering everything else was good!
… moreGhazi Bilbeisi
I LOVED eating here! If you like breakfast and brunch, and knowing you can park your car. This is just the place for you! I think this has to be a Boston favorite. Disclaimer, coming here on a weekend probably means you won’t be seated immediately because everyone else decided to come and enjoy the food. Their food is delicious and well sized. The way this place works is you order at the desk inside, and then they give you a number and bring your food to you! You can sit outside and inside, however seating is usually limited for larger parties because the place is tiny and doesn’t really have that many chairs available at one given moment. There is a parking lot. I love their breakfast platters and sandwiches! It’s a very very casual diner, but that’s what I expected! This is the place to come and eat a seriously good meal! Forget about “the gram eats first” just enjoy the good stuff!
… moreAndrew Huang
I enjoyed my food but I wouldn’t come here just for their coffee. Despite being called Uncommon Grounds, I was surprised to what appears to be more of a breakfast and lunch place rather than a cafe.
Ordering: Some specials are displayed on the walls, but most of the food and drinks are on two double-sided menus you can take at the front. You order in line and pay before you get your food. Tips are accepted in cash only. If you’re dining in, using indoor or outdoor seating, you get a number to put in your table so they can bring you your food.
Service: With the place at about half capacity, I got my coffee in a couple of minutes and the food arrived within a few minutes after. Water and glasses for water are self-serve by the front counter.
When done with your meal, you bus your own table by throwing away trash and putting away plates, silverware, cups, etc into bins for dirty dishes. This also meant the table I sat down at wasn’t as clean as it could have been. There was still some trash and crumbs left behind.
Food: The salmon eggs benedict was good. The smoked salmon was tasty and I got a fair amount. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly and runny once broken. One of the English muffins was a bit overcooked on the bottom, making it very hard to cut a portion of it.
Coffee: The hot mocha latte with whole milk was good too. It was definitely a sweet coffee, not too much, but the chocolate did seem to overpower it a bit too much or maybe the coffee itself wasn’t very flavorful. It wasn’t my favorite mocha latte, but it wasn’t bad. They do offer many different uncommon flavor options, which may be interesting to try.
Parking: The restaurant has its own private parking lot for customers right outside. There was also ample street parking within the area within a couple of blocks.
Seating: It is pretty tight for some seats inside. There are 4 extremely tight 2 person tables with less than a foot to squeeze by to get to the bench seats. There are also some 4-6 people tables inside. There is also a lot more spacious outdoor seating with umbrellas to provide some shade from the sun.
Restroom: There is one single-occupancy restroom inside.
… moreOrdering: Some specials are displayed on the walls, but most of the food and drinks are on two double-sided menus you can take at the front. You order in line and pay before you get your food. Tips are accepted in cash only. If you’re dining in, using indoor or outdoor seating, you get a number to put in your table so they can bring you your food.
Service: With the place at about half capacity, I got my coffee in a couple of minutes and the food arrived within a few minutes after. Water and glasses for water are self-serve by the front counter.
When done with your meal, you bus your own table by throwing away trash and putting away plates, silverware, cups, etc into bins for dirty dishes. This also meant the table I sat down at wasn’t as clean as it could have been. There was still some trash and crumbs left behind.
Food: The salmon eggs benedict was good. The smoked salmon was tasty and I got a fair amount. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly and runny once broken. One of the English muffins was a bit overcooked on the bottom, making it very hard to cut a portion of it.
Coffee: The hot mocha latte with whole milk was good too. It was definitely a sweet coffee, not too much, but the chocolate did seem to overpower it a bit too much or maybe the coffee itself wasn’t very flavorful. It wasn’t my favorite mocha latte, but it wasn’t bad. They do offer many different uncommon flavor options, which may be interesting to try.
Parking: The restaurant has its own private parking lot for customers right outside. There was also ample street parking within the area within a couple of blocks.
Seating: It is pretty tight for some seats inside. There are 4 extremely tight 2 person tables with less than a foot to squeeze by to get to the bench seats. There are also some 4-6 people tables inside. There is also a lot more spacious outdoor seating with umbrellas to provide some shade from the sun.
Restroom: There is one single-occupancy restroom inside.