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Uncommon Grounds
Breakfast Spot$$$$
East Watertown, Watertown
"... better than Deluxe Town Diner"(3 Tips)
"Try the cinnamon swirl french toast."(3 Tips)
"Lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing."(3 Tips)
"Fast service."(3 Tips)
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Melis RodriguesFebruary 24, 2015Great food, not your cookie cutter breakfast place I mean they even make pancrepes! Food is always fresh and not too greasy. Homemade corned beef hash, great tea selection, and usually have specials
Sara SigelNovember 30, 2013Skip the toast and upgrade to a grilled bagel. The applewood bacon and cheddar cheese scramble was delicious. Pancakes (lemon ricotta) are flavorful and fluffy!
Luna La CremeNovember 25, 2014Super awesome food. Got the crabcake eggs Benedict and it was so good. The food was super fast, but the service was a little meh. My latte was good but so much foam.
I can't believe that after all these years & about 400 gallons (300 days/yr @ 24 oz/day x 15 years) of Peter's java, I've been ousted as the mayor of Uncommon Grounds! THIS IS A CHALLENGE, Sarai W! .
A SApril 14, 2018I call at 1:15 to ask if they would seat us if we come by 1:35, since they close at 2pm. They say sure, no problem. We drive all the way and reach by 1:35, and the hostess says sorry we're closing.
Stephanie OrmeMay 22, 2019I'm always leery of getting french toast delivered because it can arrive soggy. But they did it right. Food looked and tasted great!
Benjamin 🚀March 21, 2015A little rough around the edges but the service is friendly, the food comes fast and most of all it tastes great! 😄🍳
Big yummy selection on the menu. The linguica breakfast sandwich was amazing!
DawnLHOctober 30, 2012Cinnamon Swirl French Toast... light on the maple syrup and very little if any butter was very tasty.
Liz TostiDecember 12, 2018I had a mixed green salad and added roasted chicken with avacado on the side.
- Adam SigelNovember 30, 2013Lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing. So fluffy. Get a stack for the table.
Vanessa GatlinDecember 15, 2013(Best of Boston 2013-BREAKFAST) Improper Bostonian says, "If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, do it right. That means a seat at this Watertown eatery..."
Best breakfast in Coolidge Sq.. Service and food is much better than the deluxe!
Ara GNovember 4, 2020EXTREMELY RUDE AND HORRIBLE SERVICE. AN ANGRY MAN STORMS OUT TO CONFRONT ME ABOUT THE SIDE OF MAYO AND MUSTARD I ASKED FOR. THE A**HOLE WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR THAT! COLD MEDIOCRE FOOD. NEVER AGAIN.
Katie ContarioApril 22, 2011Try the Ruben, it's to die for. Sauerkraut is tangy, the dressing is creamy and the corned beef is super juicy.
There's always a wait on the weekends, but it's always worth it.
- Excellent coffe and service. Say Hi to Janelle when you see her
Even though the AmEx special sign shows up here, we were told they don't take AmEx.
Stephen HauSeptember 26, 2010Tired of waiting @ Deluxe Town Diner, then check out this place. Comparable food with faster service.
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Breakfast and Lunch Served 7am-2pm - 7 days a week. Lattes, cold-brewed iced coffee, Kahve coffee, MEm TEAS. Fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, inventive specials. Scratch soups, fresh burgers, paninis, green salads and more.
Open until 2:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Sat
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
(617) 924-9625
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
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- 8.1
"Good “Spot” for coffee and breakfast. I always get the bacon cheddar omelet sandwich - a nice twist on a classic. The breakfast roll is like ciabatta but super soft!"
Gretchen Murphy - 7.2
"Can't go wrong with the omelets! Denver is a solid choice. And the staff is crazy nice!"
Stephen Russell - 8.5
"Most unique specialty pancakes around. Very friendly staff. 10 am on a week day is a great time to stop by."
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