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    Grounds Bistro

    3.5 (104 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Cafes
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    GROUNDS BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Grown up Grilled cheese & tomato soup!
    Laura L.

    We found this place after a swim meet. Very close to Jeff Rouse Swimming. Super laid back, delicious food & very friendly service! I had the Rachel and fries! My daughter & a coach friend came later & had an equally good experience!! Looked like a "coffee house" but so much more!!!

    Mir V.

    Truly loved the ambiance and quaint aesthetic of this place. Service was very attentive and though I don't remember our servers name she was incredibly kind. The portions were generous and the potato wedge fries were crispy and soft on the inside. Will come again if I'm in the area.

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    Mary V.

    New menu is in! Food is great and people are awesome! Come try it out or come back if you haven't been in here awhile!

    Lettuce tacos and tomato basil soup.
    Rob H.

    Go here - it's just slightly off the I-95 intersection, and you'll be so glad you passed all those fast food places on your way. Grounds Bistro is a beautiful stone and glass restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a varied and delicious menu, fair prices, and excellent service. We enjoyed the late afternoon sun and our late lunch; it was such a refreshing break from our I-95 Southbound trip. I feel like we found an oasis, and I can't wait to come back.

    Perfect Breakfast @Grounds Bistro
    Precious J.

    Finally, gave my neighborhood bistro a try after being bookmarked for a while. On a random Sunday, we arrived at 9:01am and there was already someone checking out and others inside already seated. We were greeting but a friendly staff who bubbly said "have a seat anywhere you'd like." This place is awesome!! The interior is spacious and extends to the opposite side of the main seating area. The exterior is more spacious and boy I can wait to return when the weather is nice to dine outside. The bar is small yet just enough to seat less than 10 people but still the right size. The menu is limited but extensive at the same time. You can order any beverage local beer to gourmet coffee. We kept breakfast simple. I ordered the sampler eggs, bacon, sausage, toast with a side of sliced tomatoes. My friend went rogue and opted for a la carte which included a large pancake as he described it was "excellent". The food was cooked perfectly with portion sizes to make you feel full and not guilty and the prices are unbelievable. There is street parking and a smaller parking lot located behind the bistro. I can say unequivocally that this bistro will be visited on a regular rotation.

    Cobb salad with Grilled Chicken
    Michelle A.

    It's always nice and quiet when I come here. This was the salad I've heard about. And it did not disappoint. Next time I will get the bowl salad this one can feed two people. Korey was a great waiter.

    Breakfast burrito
    Rebecca A.

    Grounds Bistro is a simple and perfectly decent place to stop in for a meal. The decor is cute and tables are comfortable with several suites for larger parties. The menu is simple but covers all the bases. We ordered the breakfast burrito, chicken and waffles, cheese omelette and breakfast sandwich. Everything was as you'd expect but nothing more. The omelette was kind of small but I appreciated the slices of tomatoes that came with it. It seemed like everything was cooked fresh and I appreciated the availability of turkey sausage vs pork. I would love to see all the dishes accompanied with something light and fresh!

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    Tara G.

    I met up with the two of my friends for lunch at Grounds Bistro in Stafford today. First time there for 2 out of 3 of us. We got there at 11:30 AM, and they were still on Sunday brunch. I originally wanted to order lunch foods, like a soup or salad, but that would not be available until 2 PM, so I ordered a sugar free blended white chocolate frozen coffee, and a small cup of fruit. One of my friends ordered the steak and eggs, with a side of French toast. The other friend ordered the Garbage Bowl, which is tater tots, eggs, cheese, corizo, chimichurri, and scallions, all covered in a sausage gravy. I never figured that we would still be there at 2 PM, no less 5 PM. And I was getting hungry, so I ended up ordering a half salad with sautéed shrimp. I'm glad we stuck around so I could try their lunch food. One of my other friends ordered a cheeseburger and fries, with a Caesar salad. Her burger looked delicious! I definitely will be back! It's so adorable in there, and they have really good food! Lots of sugar free coffee selections too. I think I've found my go to coffee shop. --

    Bacon cheese burger with fries and paprika honey mustard.
    Jhvoir L.

    I've been here several times. It has always been a good meal. The wait staff is very friendly and inviting. Ambiance is nice. It's by the pool. Fun place to hang out!

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    Great breakfast and service. Nice outside seating to make an awesome Sunday morning breakfast

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    The food was terrific. I had a club sandwich and my husband had the John Wayne burger. I highly recommend the Bistro fries.

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    Great food and friendly servers. Tucked next to the pool in Embrey Mills and has indoor & outdoor seating. We can walk there for a meal.

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    One of the best restaurants I've been to ... excellent food and service Food is fresh and the servers very pleasant

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    Food was good. Small place to grab something quick to eat. Service was a bit slow since there was one server.

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