Relaxed spot with quality food and coffee!!!! Grounds Bistro offers a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere that's great for both casual meals and coffee breaks. The menu has a nice mix of light bites and hearty options, and the food was fresh and well-prepared. The coffee stood out--smooth, well-made, and clearly a focus here. Service was friendly and welcoming, though it slowed down a bit during busier times. The space itself feels cozy and clean, making it easy to sit and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. Overall, Grounds Bistro is a solid choice for good food and great coffee. With slightly faster service during peak hours, it could easily earn five stars. read more

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

We came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. The service was great, we were greeted immediately and told we could sit anywhere. Within a couple of minutes our waitress came by with menus and took our drink orders. We sat outside and it was lovely. There's not many outdoor seating options in Stafford so this is very exciting for us! For food we went with the grown up grilled cheese and the turkey pesto panini. Both options were good, but if you really wanted pesto on your sandwich, don't get your hopes up. It's mixed with mayo and only about 1 percent pesto. That was the only disappointing part of our visit. Either they could add more pesto to the sandwich or just call it a turkey panini. We will be back though to try other options. read more

Grounds Bistro - Grown up grilled cheese and turkey pesto panini - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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!!! read more

Grounds Bistro - Grown up Grilled cheese & tomato soup! - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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. read more

Grounds Bistro - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

Let me paint the picture. I'm newly postpartum and just wanted to get out of the house for a simple breakfast with my husband, toddler, and newborn. This ended up being the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. We were seated and never offered a high chair, despite clearly having a toddler with us. The area where the high chairs were kept was taped off for a private party, and no alternative was offered. We then sat for about 15 minutes before anyone took our order. When the waitress finally came over, she walked away before we were even finished ordering, we had to flag her back down just to get a drink for our son. The only things that came out were our toddler's food, mimosas, and an orange juice we ordered afterward. An hour later, the waitress came over and asked if we wanted boxes, as if we had already eaten, despite the fact that we had no food on the table. She seemed completely unaware that we never received our meals. She said she would check on it and that our food would be "right out." Thirty minutes later, still nothing. No updates, no drink refills, no check-ins. At that point, we had to go up to the bar ourselves just to ask for our food to be boxed up and to close out. They did comp the meals that we did not recieve but that doesn't fix the experience. And btw WAY over priced. The two mimosas, kids orange juice, and kids French toast was $37 at checkout! When we got home (a 5-minute drive), the to-go food was cold, soggy, and not even correct. We received the wrong items entirely. To top it off, we were seated in direct sun the entire time, sweating and trying to manage a toddler and a newborn. If I wanted cold, incorrect food and to do all the work myself, I would have just stayed home. Absolutely awful experience. Would not return read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Grounds Bistro - Lettuce tacos and tomato basil soup. - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

This was a SHOCK! I moved back to Garrisonville in 2021 and only just found The Grounds Bistro this week by sheer chance! To find a bistro not just "off the beaten path" but in an actual neighborhood (Embrey Mill) was...odd. The day we went was beautiful and we sat outside. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. They have local beers and themed cocktails and our waitress helped with suggestions. I had the Bistro Harvest Salad with roasted butternut squash, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and goat cheese with house vinaigrette. (All their dressings are made in house.) It was great! My friends shared the Bistro Fries which were thick wedges served with Garlic Aioli and Sriracha Ranch. They were great! I can't wait to go back. I want to try their Tater Tot Basket or one of their sandwiches. (PSST! They have a Fried Bologna sandwich!) I was really impressed and it really is nice to have a nice casual place that isn't a crowded national chain, or the usual predictable local chain stuff. read more

Love that they have outdoor seating!! Food was alright. Service was rather poor... not sure if they were understaffed but the server was very flustered, forgot basic requests (salt pepper syrup etc) Coffee was extremely watered down. When I sent it back telling him it was watered down, he took it back and topped the same coffee up. Hoping this was an off day. Will come back to give it another try. read more

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. read more

Grounds Bistro - Perfect Breakfast @Grounds Bistro - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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. read more

Grounds Bistro - Cobb salad with Grilled Chicken - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

Seasoning, seasoning, seasoning where are you? Bland food with great customer service. Food looks great presentation-wise, however that obscured the fact that the food has no relationship with salt, pepper, or herbs and spices! I ordered the wings and a burger. Wings were slightly better than that burger which had no seasoning whatsoever, faint salt taste detected. Like the vibe but the food preparation needs a redo. Heavier hand with seasoning would be great as I enjoy to taste the full potential of my meal. Might be back for the vibe tho. read more

Grounds Bistro was the perfect brunch restaurant between Fredericksburg, VA and Woodbridge VA. The Bistro is tucked in between a cute neighborhood in Stafford, VA. Its a mix between bar and diner. Not raunchy enough to be a bar but not mom and pop enough for a diner; the perfect divide. Drinks were great. I order shrimp and grits which normally comes with bacon, guess what - it wasn't pre made so they were able to make it without the bacon (made my day). This was my first time visiting and I'll definitely visit again! Oh, we accidentally spilled water, not only did the server assist us with cleaning it up but other patrons helped. Good people eat here! Hold the bacon! read more

Be aware that on Sunday they only have brunch menu until 2:00 with limited options other than pancakes, waffles. and eggs. Very disappointing read more

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

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! read more

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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. -- read more

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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! read more

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I invited my good friend for lunch. I asked her to choose the restaurant. She chose the Embrey Mill location. We both ordered the club that came with shoe string French fries. When my order arrived I cut my sandwich into four sections. When I started eating the fourth section there was a black hair in it. I pulled the hair out and showed it to my friend. Of course, I couldn't finish my food. I didn't want to embarrass the server so I paid , still gave her a 20% tip and we left . Will I eat there again? No. Will I recommend the restaurant? No. The ambiance reminds me of a summer place to enjoy outside. One recommendation is please have cooks and servers wear a hat. oh, it wasn't my hair because I have total milky white hair. read more

An amazing new dining experience! Enjoyed the Bistro Cobb with grilled chicken. Fresh, generous (!), well-prepared, and--well--simply the BEST salad I've ever had! Period. VERY fair pricing, too. Server Taylor's kindness and courtesy made the beautiful, fresh environment all the more special. Highly recommend! And I'll return with family, colleagues, and friends SOON! read more

Wednesday was my first time here. I was surprised by the beer, wine and cocktails. It was wing night so I got five wings for $5. You are given the choice of breaded, or not. I got the "naked" ones. They were really good. I also got a side salad, which was also very good. I will definitely go back. read more

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Don't waste your time. There are plenty of better places to go to spend your hard earned money. This isn't it. Service is average or subpar. Food is average to subpar. Management is subpar. The germs, mice, and bacteria are top notch! read more

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.

I asked some of the guys I work with to find a place cool to eat around Quantico. They came up with Grounds Bistro and boy, they hit it out of the park! First, Grounds Bistro is right in the middle of a residential neighborhood which is unique in my experience: I almost thought it was a clubhouse but it turned out to be a cool little, well...bistro. The menu was varied and we ordered cheeseburgers, nachos, a club sandwich and chili. Everyone was really happy with their order. The gentleman who had the nachos said it was some of the best he had ever had; side note, he can eat forever and did not finish a half order of the nachos. The club was tasty and came with fried pickles cut like fries which was original and delicious (I had one of the pickles and it was legit). I had the chili and cheese burger and they were both scrumptious. The chili had no beans in it (I'm not getting into the beans/no beans debate but I prefer chili with no beans). The cheeseburger was fresh. The sriracha ranch was really good, as well. So if you're in Stafford/Quantico and want a cool little spot, this is your place. Oh, and the waitress was very friendly and attentive. Thanks, Grounds Bistro!! read more

Ordered take out and it was all super greasy and unappetizing. Got the chicken salad sandwich which was so wet I couldn't eat it. Plus I asked for no tomatoes and unfortunately they left them on. I'm leaving a 2 star because at the very least we got all our food even if most wasn't good. If you eat here don't order out! read more

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Sunday at 1 p.m. Table for 5. Didn't get food until 2:30. Couldn't leave until 3 p.m. The food was OK. We tipped the very much in-the-weeds server a lot. But the kitchen/leadership let people down here. Brunch should offer salads. Or it shouldn't go until 2. I didn't want bacon or pancakes or fruit. I wanted vegetables. And the brunch menu only had potatoes. So we had to wait 1.5 hours until the kitchen switched to lunch to get three salads. The server was forbidden from offering us that choice until 1:45. My Diet Coke was completely refilled 4 times we waited so long. Please update your menu to include vegetables or change the schedule on Sundays. This was a terrible experience. read more

Love wings Wednesday! I walk in and they know my order and drink. Lexi & staff are always friendly and offer great service. read more

Grounds Bistro - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

Love this small bistro! It's a hidden gem within a tight knit community in Northern Stafford. Super accessible for locals and travelers alike. read more

The place looks nice. We went there between our games. But the food came in about hour and half later. I ordered chicken and Belgian waffles. Waffles were mediocre and one out of three small pieces of chicken was hard and chewy. But the misery doesn't end there. After paying the bill when I checked my receipt, I saw something on the check that we didn't order. They said that it will be adjusted. So, never to this place again. read more

On July 13th we rented the Grounds Bistro & Cafe for a birthday party. We had a guitar player which worked out perfectly. Lexi and Emma were amazing. They allowed each guest to come to the register and order their own food and drink. They were able to keep separate tabs for everyone. They were so organized and the communication was excellent! We will definitely be having another party with them next year!! read more

Horrible experience. Walked in made eye contact with the waitress who asked if I was going to be dining in, which I told her yes. She said grab a seat anywhere I'd like, which I did. Sat there for just about 10-15 minutes while the waitress and her friend talk about random BS. They finally remembered I was there, mind you, the place was not busy at all. I should have known something was up when the people seated outside were sending food back....but still had heard good things about the place so I gave it a shot. Ordered the wings, asked for lemon pepper. When they came out, it looked like they used their whole bottle of seasoning on the dang things. I ordered 5 and the fact that the cook thought that one of the pieces they deep fried was even close to a wing amazes me. Once again the waitress didn't come to check to see if everything came out ok or if I needed a refill. She went back to talking to her friend about the patrons that sent their food back. I went up to the register to pay my bill and the waitress asked how my food was, I told her it was horrible and told her to look at the "wings" when she picks up the table. She said, "oh, I would have gotten you something else". Yea she may have, but she would have had to actually be a waitress and check on the patrons she is serving. Food was subpar, service was absolutely horrible. I definitely will not be back nor will I ever recommend this place. read more

Grounds Bistro - Lemon pepper overload - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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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

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, all I can say it was OK. The food was adequate, the service was OK, the price for the food was a little high. Very limited in selections. Probably won't eat here again read more

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The ice cream sandwiches are perfect for dipping in your coffee! This place has lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Food is good. Service good. read more

Grounds Bistro - Banana pudding ice cream sandwich with latte. - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

I had the Zesty Southwest salad with salmon as my protein. Mixed Greens, Roasted Corn, Black Beans, sliced Avocado, roasted and zesty Corn Tortilla Strips. And it is served with Sriracha Ranch. Killer salad! The atmosphere was great, very chill and relaxed. The service could have been better though. For example when the bill came I actually had to ask to see it. It was on his hand held computer and all he said was he had it and he could run my card. How about letting me review it without having to ask. read more

This little cafe is a hidden gem. I went with one of my girlfriends to catch up and hang out. It was such a nice ambiance with strung up Christmas lights for the upcoming holiday. 10/10 recommend. read more

Grounds Bistro - Hot chocolate - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

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

Food is so bad! Drinks are good. The manager was upset that I complaint about the food but it's was not good at all don't waste you money.if I could give leas starts I would read more

Excellent service and quality food. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich along with a hot latte. The sandwich was a little on the bland side, and too "mayonnaisy "for me. However, the bread and fries were fresh and delicious. Maybe will try another meal next time, and hope it will earn a 5 star rating? Will definitely revisit.....stay tune! read more

Grounds Bistro - Chicken Salad. Sandwich - New American Near Me - Stafford, Virginia