Breaking New Grounds

50 Main St, Durham
(603) 868-6869

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Colleen Yoder

the chai latte was terrible - dish water
service was fine
it was a little dirty - the rug, the floor had litter and the service station was not clean - and there was no excuse because no one else was there.

Brianna R

I’m a regular at this cafe and I love most everything about it. The food is great, service is very fast, drinks are good, staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I have few complaints, the bathroom is pretty bad, it’s old and often very dirty. Some do the couch chairs are completely past their prime and ripped up. And most of the power outlets do not work, which is a struggle as a college student studying. But my biggest issue is the treatment towards the staff, i’ve been in there a few times now where there has been lots of items out and angry customers taking it out on the staff. Which is should be the manager or owners responsibility to refill anything out. It seems to stress the staff out beyond words and I feel for them as someone in the food service.

Steve

Best mocha latte I have had in years! Service was outstanding !!

Robert Husereau

Love this place, really miss when it was in portland.

Ryan Randall

Latte tasted extremely watery. Never had something like that. Probably won't be coming back here

Gersi Doko

Recently the quality of the coffee here has been rushed with little cared for except speed. Sure its fast and convenient for college goers. 4 years ago when I started going here I learned to expect quality in every cup. Now they are no better than Dunks. I would especially avoid their espresso drinks. I'm not sure why but every time it's over extracted and thin and wicked bitter. Ive also never seen them do a deep clean which is concerning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Susan Borden

Delicious hot caramel apple cider!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

John M

The coffee is very good and there is a large selection of coffee from different origins. There is tea as well. The pastries, cookies, and muffins are very good too. The service is counter service, not table service, and is very friendly. The atmosphere is fairly woke and slightly anxty, I prefer to take my drink to go.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yashar E. Azam

Breaking New Grounds is definitely my favorite coffeeshop in NH.The beans are roasted in the store, normally in early morning hours. See the video for the reference.If this place was in Boston or Cambridge one had to stay in line to get a table.This place offers the best coffee you can get in a coffeeshop. There is a wide variety of beans roasted and available to purchase.Everyday there is at least one single origin light roast drip coffee available, which does not leave a reason to want a pour over.The espresso also has an amazing quality.

Parking: Free parking available — need a parking ticket but the first hour is free.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aeowyn Kendall

Pastries are good, coffee is a bit watery though. Seating area is a bit dark/run down, but there is a good amount of space.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Frans Chung Fai Lai

Good ?

Google user

The vegan baked goods go great with the coffee.

N Madison

Almond croissants to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Cole Gorham

Best coffee in Durham!

Michelle Ello

the best coffee in town!

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