Cute little coffee shop. The baristas were so friendly when I had questions about the latte and offered custom options to my liking. Lots of cozy seating and in a cute town location. read more

Grooveground - two cups of coffee on a table in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Delightfully small and quirky corner coffee shop in downtown Collingswood. Look at the front of the shop. Now look to the right at all of the fire extinguishers and fire trucks. Now look up. That's where I used to live for many years. So yes I was a regular at Groove Ground for awhile. When I wasn't in the actual shop, I was up in my apartment using their free wifi. Stopped back in today while walking around town doing some Christmas shopping, and the place hasn't changed. Still tiny with a few natty armchairs and couches, still the eclectic mix of music records and other merchandise (a lot of it by local artists), still staffed by friendly employees. One change is that they used to be open until 10 or 11. Like most coffee shops in this area, they now close early. They're open 8 - 6 every day. It's not exactly a destination store. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for anything on the food or drinks menu, and for records and small handmade gifts, there are several other and better options in town. But I like that it's independent and supportive of the community, and it's still a nice place to stop in while in Collingswood doing other things. read more

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This place was OK. Service was average, and the coffee was good enough. There aren't a ton of food/snack options, and the seating area is ok. I usually prefer a coffee shop with more food options personally, so I probably will not be back. read more

Simple menu and always friendly service. Seating is tight, but there is outdoor space. The atmosphere is laid back; always good music playing. read more

Grooveground - Entrance on main road (Haddon Ave) with outside seating. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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Small coffee shop that is frequently busy. The employees are always very friendly and attentive. The coffee is pretty good and they have some options for food - bagels, pastries, oatmeal, etc. Not a lot of tables so go early or most will be filled with patrons chatting or doing work! read more

I've been here twice so far and had a positive experience both times. I LOVE matcha, so I was intrigued when I saw the blueberry matcha tea. The employees were pleasant and even gave me options for non-dairy milk. I got my drink iced with oatmilk and it was absolutely delicious. They made it so quick that I was able to be in and out. I tried an apple turnover and that was the cherry on top. I'll definitely be back. It looks like they even have outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the last bit of warm weather. read more

Grooveground - Blueberry green tea matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Quaint, quirky, corner on Haddon Ave in Collingswood. There is adequate space to study at tables while having couches to lounge on to read or also get some work done. I ordered the Cafe BomBon, which is an espresso served over condensed milk -- very much like a Vietnamese Coffee. The drink is served hot but I recommend getting a cup of ice on the side pour the drink in once it is mixed. Not to mention the staff is wonderfully hospitable. Tips - I recommend the Cafe BomBon with ice on the side - Outlets are only available at the front table and stool-tables - Ask for the 10% student discount at the register -- it only applies during the weekday though read more

Grooveground - Cafe BomBon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

The Greater Philly area (aka South Jersey) has its fair share of hidden gems. And Grooveground is definitely one of them. An artist's haven in what seems to be a standard suburban downtown area. Vinyl records and live music are always a way to my heart, get your fill of avocado toasts to boot. Weather-permitting, they normally have pretty rad indie musicians performing a rockin' acoustic set. The month of May is the best time given parking and the impending Jersey heat. read more

Fairly simple coffee shop - but the vibe is so dope! Couches and comfy chairs in the front, records and thrifty clothes line the walls. Good music playing but not too loud - went here this morning for work and found it pleasant. Ordered: Chai Tea Latte, warm and delicious read more

Grooveground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Pretty cool, eclectic yet simple coffee shop. In addition to coffee, tea, oatmeal, sandwiches, cookies & other assortment of foods, they sell old school albums, CDs, paintings, clothes newspapers and a variety of knick knacks. There are tables to sit and dine as well as comfy couch-like seats that make you fell warm and cozy. You can sit for hours chatting with the locals or your friends about everything from local to national politics, books, recipes and more. Great window view of Haddon Avenue for people watching. Love the bohemian vibe of this small neighborhood coffee+ shop. read more

For a long time, I avoided this place ... just because I was close with someone who avoided this place and said it wasn't worth spending money here. Stupid, stupid. I live down the street and stopped in for the first time this morning. The line moved quickly, they serve La Colombe coffee, and the atmosphere is all you could want from a local coffee shop. But, the cream cheese. Pumpkin cream cheese. Goodness, that stuff is good. No, not the right word. Goodness, that stuff is heavenly. That's a bit better. I slathered my bagel with it, and I don't care how many calories I consumed. So worth it. read more

Grooveground - Chocolate chip cookie flavored hot chocolate! Delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Walked in and ordered a medium iced americano. On the menu board it states that it's 2.35 for medium or large. I get rung up for 3.65. When I mention the difference in price the barista gets a manager who says "sorry" and keeps my money. Bad aftertaste. read more

Super cute local coffee shop. I'm sitting here as I write this review! Atmosphere: Modern chic and cozy at the same time. A few single couch chairs in clusters and then a few rows of tables with chairs as well. Along the side wall are shelves of cute little items ranging from candle holders to teapots and mugs to handmade jewelry and soaps. They have a small rack for male and female clothing, just a handful of garments. They also have a sale section for $1 CDs or discounted merchandise. Prices were super fair. Food & Drinks: They have an assortment of baked goods (cookies, muffins, scones, etc.) and lots of drinks on their menu. They are currently doing a Hot Cocoa thing where you can get a hole punch whenever you buy hot cocoa here. They have more flavors of hot cocoa than I've ever seen (peppermint, Mexican, S'mores, coconut, and so many more!) I got the S'mores hot cocoa and it was delicious! With delicious thick whipped cream and marshmallows. YUM! I got their Blueberry scone as well-that wasn't very good actually. It lacked sweetness and flavor in general. Very bland and flavorless. I don't recommend it. I should've gone for the lemon poundcake instead, maybe. FREE WIFI. I'm a fan because of the comfy couches and free wifi and drink options. Parking on the street in front is only 50 cents for an hour, can't get cheaper than that for paid street parking. read more

Grooveground - S'mores hot cocoa and blueberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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Great iced mocha. I look for a shop that doesn't put chocolate syrup in and relies on the coffee and mocha powder. read more

Grooveground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

I love Grooveground but something about the atmosphere feels very corporate and impersonal now. Maybe it's the signage around the coffeehouse? That being said, my chai tea was good. They don't use loose leaf tea which is odd for a coffeehouse. (I don't drink coffee so can't comment on that.) Besides coffee the menu boasts a wide array of sandwiches and dessert. They also sell used DVDs, records, and other gifts. read more

The oatmeal was heavenly and just what I needed that morning while I polished off a great book. read more

Grooveground - Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal and almond milk hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Very cute location! Nearby the patco so it's easy to ride and walk right over. The inside is small and cozy with about 8 tables. Depending on covid regulations at the time. But this is my absolute favorite place to get hot chocolate especially the smores read more

I came to Grooveground looking for a place to study and a cold drink on a very hot day. Grooveground has a wonderful small town feel. It's located on a corner of a block filled with interesting restaurants. The coffee shop itself has a fine amount of tables and a cool wall full of jewelry, CD's, Coffee makers, and other things like a record player. I did not have trouble accessing an outlet, but there is not a whole lot of them so beware. I ordered the Wildberry Cold Frusion which to me tasted like a berry smoothie. It was very good especially on a hot day. The staff was very nice and they even have a weekday Student Discount (I believe it's 10% off so look out for that!). They have their menu on a TV screen which changes quite frequently so I largely relied on pictures I look of it. You can just pull up recent photos of their menu on Yelp! I would come back here if I was the area, although Parking was a little hard to find. read more

Grooveground - A picture of a part of the menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area to study, meet up with friends and read. The vibe is very chill and relaxed with small tables, couches and a few taller tables (that work great as standing desks). Decently well lit for studying with a good amount of outlets to make this a place that I like to post up in for hours. During warmer months there is an outside garden area with benches and tables which is perfect for reading outside with a book and an iced coffee. Speaking of the coffee, it is pretty great. They serve La Colombe which is an automatic plus in my book. If you're not into coffee they have a decently large selection of teas and "coolers" which they describe to me as Italian sodas but I think are a little closer to like a Starbucks refresher. If you're hungry, they have a slightly larger menu for a cafe including omelettes, wraps, sandwiches, and baked goods. On top of the normal coffee shop things, Grooveground sells a bunch of knick-knack sort of things like mugs, ornaments during the holidays, jewelry, records, shirts, bags, handmade soaps etc etc etc the list goes on. I'd highly suggest giving Grooveground a try as long as you don't steal all my study space. read more

Grooveground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

I love a good coffee place and Grooveground was just that! This is not like every other coffee shop; it's unique. The thing that makes them unique is they sell dvds, movies, clothes and etc. I have never been to a coffee shop that sells things besides coffee, coffee mugs, and food. Once I walked in, I was greeted right away. The workers were patient because I have no idea what to order. I decided to order their pumpkin pie latte and it was amazing! It did not taste like your typical pumpkin spice latte.....it was better much much better. I enjoyed every second of that coffee. Next time I go there, I will order their food to see how it taste but I'm sure it's delicious. If you are in Collingswood and want a cup of coffee with an unique experience; then this is your place! read more

A starving college student looking for a cafe to hit up that isn't Starbucks? I would suggest stopping by Monday-Fridays because there's a 10% off student discount here! Woohoo! Ordered their Chai Tea Latte and it was aite, only because I like mines a tad stronger. Lots of options on the menu. I wish the interior looked just as cute as their store exterior. It's located in a nice quaint area but a bit of a distance from all your normal convenient places (the mall, etc.). A nice, quiet place for an intimate catch-up or study groove, but not necessarily for an ecstatic hangout; overall setting was a bit dull. Then again it could be because I dropped by on a greyish day, in which case I will have to stop by again during the spring or summer seasons when the outdoor seating provided is ideal. read more

Grooveground - Cookies bigger than your hands! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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This is such a cute coffee shop. South Jersey needs more cute places like this! It's calm and quiet and their beverages are quality and always made to perfection. I've come here during the day while strolling down Haddon Ave and got an iced beverage that made my day. I've also order many, many, (I mean manyyyy) caramel lattes from here and each is as tasty as the last! I recently enjoyed a mic night and it was calm and relaxing. The music was beautiful and it was such a perfect way to spend a Friday night. I haven't tried any of the food because there's so many places to eat down Haddon that I usually full by the time I make my way here. I'll have to update this review as soon as I find the time to stop in for lunch. read more

A lot of my life revolves around coffee. I drink it every day, either out or at home. Whenever I'm in an area I haven't been in before, I try to find out where the coffee shops are. You can tell a lot about the vibe of a town from where they get their coffee. It's not just about the coffee, but how the space feels, how it fosters community. And in a suburban setting, this is even more important. This is why for me, Grooveground is a 5-star place. Let's start with the coffee. They use beans from La Colombe, the famed small batch roaster in Philadelphia. While La Colombe has been doing some amazing even-smaller batch "workshop" roasts lately, Grooveground keeps it to the basics: the Nizza, the Corsica. They're not serving Revolution, a roasting outfit on the other side of town, but it's a decent, honest cup and won't serve you wrong. On the non-coffee side of the drink menu, they have an array of hot chocolates (including a spicy one with chili pepper, one of my favorite drinks that I'll often get with a shot of espresso), teas, frozen coffees, Italian sodas, and juices. The food offerings are sort of an eclectic mix of things; I've gotten breakfast sandwiches here, I've gotten oatmeal, paninis, and a hummus and chip plate. There're salads, soups, and wraps here too to round out the menu in a more traditional way. And they've always got baked goods of some sort, like breads and bagels. But now I'd like to get to what makes this a 5-star place for me. Looking at other reviews, Grooveground's quirk and atmosphere isn't for some, but it's absolutely for me. The space it offers is more than just a place for drinking coffee. It's a space in a more old-school coffee shop vein. It's a place to hang out. To meet up with friends, to randomly come across neighbors you didn't know you had, to spend a few hours in a cozy place. And there's a outdoor space up against the building as well that gives you a great place to hang out outside, if you're into that (and I am). Another important part of Grooveground are the hours. It's open until 10pm during the week and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Nowhere else I know in the suburbs has those hours, and even in Philadelphia, it's hard to find a place open that late. Even the super trendy, great coffee places are open til 5pm, 7pm, or at most 9pm. (Even La Colombe's new space in Fishtown isn't open this late on the weekends.) Not everyone retreats to their homes in New Jersey when the sun goes down, and I very much appreciate that Grooveground is somewhere you can go to hang out late into the evening. So, that's what I've got. These are the reasons I love this place, and probably why it's been around ever since I started coming to Collingswood over ten years ago. read more

I love all this he outdoor seating in the warm months! So great! This is a wonderful cafe that's truly community minded. I love that they're open early. I frequently pop in for breakfast! read more

A colleague and I met for a business meeting at Grooveground this evening. The downtown area of Collingswood is a cool place to walk around with an interesting array of shops and restaurants. Grooveground appeared to be an independent coffee shop - a refreshing change from the typical Starbucks excursion. As a music lover, I was pleasantly surprised to find several shelves of CDs and 45 LPs on sale in the shop, with many interesting album titles. Of interest, there were numerous Pet Shop Boys albums. We both ordered premium latte beverages - they were served hot and delicious. There is plenty of seating, and various were people hanging out working on their computers or conversating. The music inside the Grooveground was pleasing. I don't know if the place offers live entertainment, but I think it would definitely fit in given the setting and music-centric theme! read more

Bagel sandwich was delicious, the baristas were helpful and accommodating with my dietary swaps, and they were dog friendly!!!!!

coffee is great, super friendly staff nice neighborly vibe. neat selection of non food items. very limited selection of vinyl like a couple of dozen. comfy chairs-could use some washing read more

I wanted to stop here based on their espresso and bakery items. I had a cappuccino and a blueberry muffin, both were good and the service was great! read more

Great coffee, snacks and vibe. Outdoor seating is great and it's in a nice area to take a walk in. One of my favorite coffee spots in South Jersey. read more

Since moving to Collingswood from Philly, I was hoping to find a new coffee shop to hang at. Grooveground has help to fill that void. It has a very hip vibe to it with a good amount of tables and couches to sit back with your beverage. They also have outdoor seating for when it gets nice outside! Baristas here are very friendly and not at all pretentious. The cold brew coffee I ordered was amazing. Very smooth and you would do a disservice if you put too much sugar in this. They also sell records, clothes, and art here as well! This is definitely a great spot and I will return here often. read more

Grooveground is my favorite coffee shop in South Jersey! I have been going here for years and even looked forward to my trips to the shop when I had moved away and wasn't living nearby. Luckily, I'm back in town and Grooveground has remained my favorite, even during the pandemic. Their chai latte is amazing! Probably my go-to drink when I visit. And the hot chocolate bar in the winter is always a nice treat to look forward to. They make it easy to practice social distancing when you stop in and they have a great outdoor patio, which I enjoy when the weather is nice. I wish they were open later, but understand and respect their decision to close earlier during the pandemic. I also wish they had local tea options, but I'm always happy with the Chai, so it's not a big deal for me. If you're looking for a great spot to get a coffee drink, chai, or hot chocolate, Grooveground is the best! read more

Great "quasi-hipster" neighborhood spot for coffee or lunch. They serve my favorite brand of coffee (La Columbe) and apparently sell CDs and stuff too. Today I tried the GLT panini and it was slammin'. I was totally surprised to find they use REAL turkey (and that's no jive) instead of the standard processed lunch meat kind of turkey (just look at that turkey in my picture!) though curiously they left out the bacon (hey what's shakin'). Outside you can people watch from the sidewalk seating while inside has comfy cafe tables and couches perfect for busting out your computer and getting some work done. All in all a quieter spot than Haddonfield's more "uppity" but still good Saxby's for the work-from-home-but-I-want-to-spend-time-at-coffee-shop crowd. read more

Grooveground - No jive turkey at Groove Ground - only REAL turkey! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Really nice service and workers here. I got the blueberry matcha frappacinno which was delicious, not too sweet. The croissant breakfast sandwich was good. Only ready why I gave 4 stars was I was quite disappointed with the watermelon spritzer no real fruit like the menu said, I should have known better. read more

Grooveground - Blueberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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Grounds in my cuppa, with increasing frequency? No thank you, Grooveground. Surprise! "Regular" had cinnamon undertones. Morning just got worse. read more

I'm with Eliza here. Grooveground blows. It's too small to house the ninny knitting ladies who jabber on as if everyone in the space is there solely to hear about their banal adventures at Pet Smart. EFF OFF, indeed. Underwhelming, folks. I don't think I have left in a good mood ever-- except the time I went across teh street afterward for some Wawa coffee concoction of awesomeness! read more

I was dropping off a friend's car and really needed some caffine. The shop itself was fine -it was a little on the "let's be hip" side of coffee shops- but the service could barely have been worse. I brought my own cup (I'm an environmentalist, why wouldn't I bring my own cup) and this seemed to insult the woman who was at the counter. She was glaring at me the whole way up to the counter. Because she was glaring I started to explain that I didn't need a discount (which many shops give for bringing a cup) because the cup was not from there, but she interrupted me when I began with "I know this cup isn't from here..." by barking "Yes, I know". Confused at how this was so offensive, I finished my thought with "...so I don't mind paying full price." Maintaining the same pissy attitude she took my money, filled the cup and gave me my change. The coffee was fine, but I thought her attitude was pretty ridiculous. read more

I too have walked in to find NO ONE around; not even staff. It's an alternative to Christian open mic night at a nearby coffee house (sorry, that's not my scene), but not a place I'd make a point to visit. The prices were a bit high, if I recall. If I'm taking the speedline and want coffee on the way, I'll go to WaWa across the street. I've only actually ordered there once. They don't always follow their posted hours, so I've missed out on other visits. read more

To me, this is another disappointing South Jersey coffee shop. You know those restaurants in NYC that sell like pizza, chinese food, hamburgers, and tacos all at the same place? It's just too much and it's never good. This is how I feel about grooveground. Besides the standard cafe fare of coffee, baked goods, bagels, etc., they: - have appetizers like quesadillas and spring rolls. - have fondu - cater - sell movies - sell music - sell apparel - sell coffee/tea equipment. I'm probably missing some things, but there's just too much going on. This is probably why the coffee is only mediocre. Another weird thing is that often the baristas disappear into the back, making customers wait a few minutes for them to return. However, all of the workers are extremely nice. read more

Delicious coffee and cozy shop! The bakery items look delicious. I got the caramelized latte with skim milk and it was great. I started talking about different milk options with the barista and she mentioned how she loved the oat milk and even let me try a sample of it. I love how many milk options that are available. Very nice people and place! read more

Another day, another coffee shop. I stopped by grooveground for a couple hours of studying this past week and really enjoyed my time there! I was a little disappointed they were out of cold brew, but quickly lightened up after trying their iced coffee and discovering that their selection of non dairy milks includes oat milk. The iced coffee was smooth, refreshing and tasted similar to a cold brew. I also opted for a bagel, which was good--not sure if they are made in house or not. My favorite part about grooveground is their selection of food. It seems like a lot of other local coffee shops are lacking in the food department, so it was nice to see a full menu. I will definitely come back to order from it. It was also a nice day so I was happy for the option to take my food to the outdoor patio which is a great outdoor space and my other favorite part about this shop. I love to be outside when it is nice out! However-- there are no outlets outside (from what I could find). One other downside is that this coffee shop does not feel very "homey"...one other reviewer described it as corporate which I have to agree with. There are tons of items for sale inside (records, cards, etc.) which contributes to these corporate vibes. read more

Grooveground - Iced coffee and bagel with cream cheese outside on the patio! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey