My grandmother (who grew up in Geneva) and I found ourselves in Geneva recently and decided to take a break at a cute coffee shop we stumbled upon. Grounded Coffee is an adorable little cafe right in the heart of Geneva that has so many creative and yummy drinks to offer. They are family and locally owned by the sweetest people I've met. We stumbled upon their shop when they were having technical issues with their espresso machine - but we didn't mind waiting. They were so kind in comping our drinks for the long wait. We talked to them for a good 30-45 minutes before my grandma and I even sat down to enjoy our drinks. The service and kindness we received here was well worth the wait for our drinks (which we both LOVED by the way - and that's amazing considering my grandmother is a 93-year-old woman who only drinks black coffee). It was a struggle convincing her to try a flavored latte and NOT her usual go-to black coffee. But she did admit she enjoyed it! The quality of the drinks and the service is just one of the many reasons you should try out this adorable cafe if you're in the area. Even if you're in Rochester - It's worth the commute. read more

Very friendly staff! Great iced mocha and breakfast burritos. Nice outside courtyard and sidewalk seating. read more

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Such an awesome coffee shop. We loved this! The vibe, the coffee, indoor and outdoor seating. Fast and friendly service. Staffing was plenty, felt like a really cool spot! read more

Grounded - Cafes Near Me - Geneva, New York

Cute coffee shop, one block from the Lake. The baristas are very friendly and the vibe is relaxed. They have a nice courtyard with outdoor seating on a warm day. My vanilla latte over ice was prepared perfectly with espresso, light syrup (not overpowering!) and whole milk. My husband enjoyed the dark roast. This is the place to try if you are in Geneva. read more

Grounded - Vanilla latte over ice from Grounded at Seneca Lake! - Cafes Near Me - Geneva, New York

Growing up in Geneva, there weren't many little places in downtown for anyone to go to. We had ... bars lol. When you're in junior high and high school, even attempting to get into a bar was next level joke status lol...especially when you looked like you were 16 until your 30s haha! So nowadays, coming home for visits, it's nice to see so many new places downtown. On Castle St, there are all kinds of new shops. Little clothing stores (I believe), barber shops, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. we had nothing like that as kids. Sure there were businesses down there, but nothing like they have now. Last week, I met up with a friend of mine at Grounded. That person was my elementary school art teacher. We've kept in touch for years. She suggested this place bc it's one of her favorites and after my time there, I can see why. It's a very nice place. Almost feels like it doesn't belong in Geneva lol. You gotta realize, back in the 90s, downtown Geneva was...pretty boring and run down. We had a movie theater, Cams pizza (thankful to Jesus Cams is still here. Best pizza EVER!), an ice skating rink, and Area Records lol. So when you see new places like Grounded, it's nice. Finally after years of nothing, there are many spots to go to. Staff is very very nice. Super quick. Only complaint I'd have is...prices are kind of high. My medium hot chocolate (I don't drink coffee. I'm a 40 something year old guy trapped in a 10 year olds body lol) was like $4.50. I also got a doughnut. I immediately recognized the doughnut from the local grocery store. They charge $1.35 at that grocery store. Here at Grounded..$2.50! For ONE doughnut! And a glazed one at that! Plain as anything! $2.50! Not gonna lie, kind of had a mini stroke when she told me the price. I joke with my mom about the price and she said..."probably charge that bc they had to drive and get the doughnuts" The grocery store is like a 4 min drive lol. Geneva is as big as my palm lol. (insert exaggeration) It's very small. Aside from that, the place is definitely worth visiting. Yes, expensive, but if I was a coffee drinker, I'd much rather go to a place like this vs going to a shit hole like ... Starbucks aka the McDonald's of coffeehouses. What a joke. Not even sure if there is a Starbucks in Geneva. There has to be tho bc sadly, they are EVERYWHERE! That's why it's so important, pricey or not, to support small, privately owned businesses like Grounded. One last thing, the have a very large outdoor patio. Even in chilly temps, it'd be fun to spend time out there. I hear too that they allow dogs. ANY BUSINESS THAT ALLOWS DOGS IS...ABSOLUTELY GOLDEN TO ME!! The days of saying no to dogs needs to be in the past. Dogs are family. So if you allow pups, you almost never get a bad review from me unless the service was absolutely sh__ (spread said one bad word, so had to edit that one lol) The service here was far from that. They were fantastic. I'll definitely be back. "Don't tawk to me until I've had my cawfee!" Thanks for reading! Cheers, YelpingGrounders! read more

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I ordered a small decaf iced latte with brown sugar syrup and whole milk. I don't like my lattes too sweet so I asked them to half the syrup amount and my latte was just short of being bitter for me! For those who like normal sweet lattes, I recommend just getting the extra amount! The barista who took our order let me know that if we want it more sweet, he can always add some more afterwards and I felt very appreciative of his thoughtfulness! It was my first time here and he helped us with the menus! I thought that the latte was on the acidic side and it personally didn't match my tastes and the brown sugar syrup was nothing special and felt like it didn't really add much to my drink. But, the service was really good and the lemon blueberry loaf really made my experience here! At first, the loaf looked dense but, it totally deceived me: it was perfectly moist and was light! The lemon flavor really comes through and rhe blueberries added a sweet and tart freshness that complimented the icing on top of the loaf! It was a perfect bite for a quick morning snack! The cafe has lots of seating but, it gets loud and crowded during busier hours! read more

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Saw this place had good reviews and wanted to try it. Bought a hot vanilla latte and a morning bun. Drink was fabulous! The roll was not warm, had a hint of citrus, and I liked it. The employee at the register was super nice. Weather was nice so we sat outside in the courtyard. Very nice space but needs some attention. read more

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Great local coffeeshop run by a local husband and wife team. They're very friendly and answered all of our questions and worked with our dietary needs. The atmosphere is nice, a good mix of locals and tourists. The baked goods were fresh and you'll find gluten free options. The savory foods like the avocado toast were a cut above anything you'll get a Dunkin' Donuts. The bread was sturdy and flavorful, the avocado was fresh, and the pairing with goat cheese and tomato was a delectable combo that truly elevates the toast for any generation (not just millennial). Our coffee drinks were obviously 1000X better than any mass market stuff. I think they to roast their beans in house? One day I had black coffee, another day I tried the espresso. Both were strong yet smooth, with the delicate notes only freshly roasted coffee can provide. Parking is easy outside. Restroom is clean. It's not as cheap as a chain, but you truly do get what you pay for here while supporting a local business. We'll be back whenever we're in Geneva again. That will be sooner rather than later because it's a great town on Seneca lake, and grounded is the best coffee shop around. read more

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Geneva has some really great coffee shops so you can't go wrong with any of them. This one has great atmosphere, friendly staff, good coffee (had their current special latte) and the food was on point. My friend was super in love with her bacon and cheese croissant. My breakfast sandwich was the perfect size and ingredients. read more

Grounded - Breakfast sandwich; sausage, egg, cheese, sauce of some sort. - Cafes Near Me - Geneva, New York

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Grounded was my favorite place we visited in Geneva their breakfast burrito was really good and I liked the coffee cake and apple fritter as well. The coffee was awesome and the whole place had an awesome vibe. They have an awesome outdoor sitting area between the buildings as well that was pretty great. We really enjoyed everything here and the staff was really nice. Prices were good and there's plenty of street parking available nearby. read more

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Really great dirty chai w/spiced masala chai! Clean and nice environment, would highly recommend stopping for a coffee.

Nice people and delicious food at great prices, I highly recommend. Stopped in while driving to Rochester after a great trip to the finger lakes, hard to find a place open early, so glad we found Grounded read more

Nice little coffee shop. Pretty good shot of espresso and friendly baristas. Seems a nice shop to grab some coffee and sit a while.

Lovely little coffee shop in Geneva. Excellent coffee. Great location. I highly recommend it. read more

Grounded - Coffee + puppies. What could be better? - Cafes Near Me - Geneva, New York

Walked in and stood in line and was ignored by staff. There was someone in front of me who appeared to already be taken care of. The older gentleman who was the cashier was talking with him and didn't acknowledge my existence. The other 3-4 people behind the counter were all hovering over a cell phone talking. After standing there for about 2 minutes, decided to leave. It's a shame because the place was very nice inside and was looking forward to the coffee/breakfast sandwich. read more

Good service, decent iced chai, though it was a little weak. Would definitely try another drink there.

Darling little coffee shop across from post office in Geneva. Friendly staff who helped us a lot with places to go since we are from out of town. Great coconut macaroons!! Cappuccino was delicious as was the iced latte. Would definitely recommend for a coffee break! read more

My husband and I stayed a week in Geneva and we visited 3 times!! It was perfectly located, staff were super friendly, and the salmon bagel was drool-worthy. read more

Grounded - Iced peanut butter latte and an everything bagel with cream cheese and salmon. - Cafes Near Me - Geneva, New York

Blueberry muffins were one of the best! Very clean wholesome taste. Very friendly and pleasant stuff. Cozy inside and outside was nice too. Highly recommend! If we live there, they will be our favorite cafe! read more

Returned for breakfast this morning. The coffee is great, as are the breakfast offerings. Staff is consistently friendly. We highly recommend this place, and very much look forward to our next visit. read more

Super cute. The pics I saw online do not do the place justice. Really calm vibes for studying but also large tables and couch areas for groups! Coffee was tasty! I got a French toast almond milk latte and it wasn't too sweet. The texture was a little leaning toward a cappuccino foam, but I'm not picky:) prices are pretty standard/low for a cafe. The employees were kind and food came out fast! read more

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Service was great, the shop was cute and cozy. Gzips place to relax and chill. The spinach artichoke quiche was delicious. We really enjoyed that. The sausage egg and cheese pocket seemed a little burned and we did not enjoy it as much. 5 for the quiche, 3 for the pocket. Pretty good spot. read more

Grounded - spinach artichoke quiche and pocket - Cafes Near Me - Geneva, New York

This is a cute new Coffeehouse in Geneva that I visited when I heard it opened up. The food was delicious, I had a toasted bagel with smoked salmon and a lavender cappuccino in a nice big cup! Loved it. Definitely loved the ambiance, the vibe is really laid back and chill. It is quiet, no music playing or anything, and it did take a while to get the food but I believe it's because they were so busy. Great place to go all in all I highly recommend it! read more

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Super cute coffee spot downtown. We were visiting from Buffalo and walked down from our Airbnb for some coffee while we were there. The owner was super friendly and welcoming. And my chai was great! read more

This is the most special place. We had family and friends gather here the morning after my son's wedding. With advance notice they were able to create a wonderful space for our guests in a warm and wonderful setting. Everyone loved it! The owners and staff are amazing and added to the fun. The food, coffee, smoothies and everything else was perfect. What an amazing experience. read more

A fun little spot with great coffee and food. The staff was over accommodating and very friendly.

I love Grounded, just like I love Empire Coffee. The owner, Jen, and her family are genuinely friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the outside patio is wonderful. I love sitting out there in decent weather to enjoy my cup of coffee, which is always delicious. They also serve tasty breakfast fare although I think the coffee is more reasonably priced than the food. Nonetheless , the couple items Ibe teied have been delicious. I highly recommend either Grounded or Empire Coffee but do not recommend Monaco's Coffee. read more

Friendly staff, cute aesthetic , delicious food. We had a lotus drink called "Seneca lake" with Swedish fish. Also a strawberry shortcakes lotus drink. Caffeine optional in both. Not too sweet. Avocado toast that was Felipe's and a pancake sandwich. Highly recommend Grounded! read more

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Very pleasant staff and comfortable chairs and environment. good coffee and very short wait

Stopped in on a visit up to Lake Cayuga, awesome place and fantastic staff. Definitely get Cam's choice, you won't be disappointed.

Great owners who are super friendly and kind. Attended their first concert. It was a lot of fun and will only get better. Amazing sound. Many terrific options. read more