Uncommon Grounds
575 Mt Auburn St, Watertown
(617) 924-9625
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Ricotta pancakes, GF Irish eggs Benny and peppermint hot latte was all amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the food was excellent
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know who is cooking in the back but our sandwiches yesterday were not paninis. I mean did they press them for more than 60 seconds? I doubt it as the cheese was not melted. Also. Who put so much mayo on a caprese sandwich? It said pesto mayo but it tasted of just mayo...which is weird for a caprese...pesto...olive oil, sure but it was not great. My friend had the tuna and it was the same for the heating of the sandwich. The fries and homemade potato chips were good, and the people are always very nice but what is happening with the food? We got a Caesar salad which I ended up giving away because it was lettuce cheese and croutons with the dressing on the side. Not terrible but certainly I can get this a any pizza place. Oh well...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lots of bees outside
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
There breakfast is so good I've ordered from here a couple times and the food is always real good👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to have breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is excellent! Service is great and portions are good. There omelets are very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great freshly made roasted chicken panini
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite local breakfast spot. The outdoor patio is great when the weather is nice. Food always comes quickly and is delicious. The baleadas are my favorite
decent breakfast, overwhelming menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Service was fast and friendly, coffee felt overpriced but I was proven wrong as you get almost two whole portions for the cold brew and it was delicious. My chicken and waffles was great, my boyfriend’s omelette was ok but it came with a laughable amount of home fries especially for the price. Probably wouldn’t return for food but might stop by for coffee!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good outdoor seating, but the inside is cramped and the food/coffee is wildly average.
The food here is always delicious. Before the pandemic it was also a great place to sit inside and have a meal. Now I’d recommend getting takeout or eating outside, because sadly inside has lost its pre-pandemic charm. The restroom was dingy and signs everywhere not to overstay, not to move the tables, don’t bother talking about allergies… just didn’t feel super welcoming in terms of atmosphere. At the same time, everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. Just miss the old place!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
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