Proving Ground Coffee Roaster & Café

180 Columbia Centre Dr, Columbia
(618) 281-6652

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D. Brown

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. Great coffee, tasty food, friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sherry Wirth

First time here. Salad was good, didn’t care for the Dijon citrus dressing (ordered on side) and they switched it for me to the Avocado ranch-delicious. My mom had the chicken salad and said it was good. We both had iced tea. I do not care for artificial sweeteners and the white sugar shaker was empty. I politely set it on the counter and returned 10 min later to where it was placed back into the wooden holder still empty. There were NO customers at the register or the counter, I asked the 2 ladies behind the counter if there was any more sugar to which one said that there were packets. I said there weren’t any and she stormed around the counter and pointed to the artificial sweetener packets. I politely said I prefer plain sugar. She snatched the sugar jar/shaker and said “It’ll be awhile”.
The other woman looked at me and nicely said “she will get it but it may take a few minutes.”
We were on a lunch break so I had to leave my $3.50 3/4 full iced tea on the table when it was time to go.
Being my first experience here, food was decent. Rudeness top notch. Thank you to the young lady who was polite. I may or may not try this place again. Don’t ask for tips at your register if you aren’t going to be courteous. I was only asking for sugar.
Cute place. Patio looked inviting although we ate inside and were very comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Jake Little

The coffee is unbelievable and they clearly focus on every detail in the menu They also continuously improve the space both indoor and outdoor. Thank you for serving me and my goals in this way!- Jake

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

erika felker

The staff were friendly and helpful.. the apple french is delightful.. it's FALL on a plate

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

James Woods

Staff and food are great, reasonably priced. Coffee is much better than Starbucks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

M D

Breakfast was good here, very large portion! Cool
place liked the decor. Good gf options too

Stevie Aponte

This is a great place for good coffee and pastries, and they also have vegan breakfast options

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amelia H

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and the coffee was honestly the best I’ve ever had. I even ended up buying a bag of their beans. Definitely worth a visit!

Christian Goodman

Very yum yum orange juice

Jason Restoff

Top Notch!!

Bridget Smith

Great coffee, friendly staff and I love the menu selection.

Bryan Clouser

Coffee is amazing bacon is fresh and amazing eggs cooked to perfection the pancake was bland with no character but my only negative was you have everthing fresh but serve the pancake with some un natural unhealthy highfructose syrup if the syrup was the quality of everything else it would be a 10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Gauen

The food is delicious and special. The Eggs Benedict, in particular, is fantastic. Fresh squeezed orange juice, good coffee, friendly service, and great food all in a very clean and stylish environment. My favorite place to eat breakfast /brunch / lunch in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garden Skillet, Croissant, Eggs Benedict

Sean Arians

I’ve been several times before. Finally tried something different.
The eggs with the mixed potato’s are great.
The monkey pancakes are a bit on the sweet side but absolutely wonderful. Ordered these to share which was the right idea!
Coffee is great. They’ve expanded their seating inside with a small patio outside for the nicer days.
Staff are always friendly. Stop on by and enjoy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rick Mehigh

Great unique food dishes and fast service 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Proving Ground Coffee Roaster & Café

180 Columbia Centre Dr, Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-6652