Wow, I work across the street within a couple hundred feet. I don't ever drink coffee, not my thing. Today is my second day at my second job. Woke up very tired at 7 AM. Had a cinnamon latte and it brightened my day up and woke me up! Plus the waiter was awesome answered my questions about how I found it interesting that they bring coffee to your car! read more

This place rocks! Awesome customer service with stellar coffee and bagels. Just moved back to the area and couldn't be happier about this java pitstop. Cheers read more

I tried their creme brulee coffee and it was very good. Tiny little spot but great service and great coffee.

I've only been to MG a couple of times, but i'ts always been a great experience. Today i went in and pulled up right in front, Meg came out with a big smile, put her mask on and took my order while i sat in my truck. I ordered my iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich on a bagel (yum!). She took my payment then and there on an iPad, walked in and returned minutes later with everything. We had some small talk about her/my day and the weather and such.. This places customer service and staff has ALWAYS been on point, keep it up MG staff! read more

These guys are worth it. Great customer service, no stuck-up attitudes normally associated with baristas, and tasty coffee! I didn't catch her name, but she was wearing a misfits shirt - so friendly and accommodating! I wasn't feeling like an on-menu coffee, so she helped me come up with a chai/ coffee late twist. It's so yummy! And the mocha straight is perfect with a dark chocolatey taste. Thank you!!! read more

Cute lil' coffee shop. Today, I tried their creme brûlée latte and delicious..it tastes good as it looks. I didn't know you can text in your order. How awesome and convenient for busy people like me. Espresso and lattes are my favs here. read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

While the prices are a little pricey, the coffee is amazing - fantastic actually. Very rich and tasteful. The employees are friendly and very nice and easy to talk to - they are knowledgeable. The whole shop itself is a little small, but it gives a little bit of an at home vibe. My iced almond milk vanilla latte was perfectly made. Thank you mountain grounds!! read more

Mountain Grounds - My medium iced almond milk vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Love this local gem! Conveniently close to home, right down the street. Have tried a variety of their mochas and lattes and love the smooth, light flavor. Definitely prefer to support small local businesses, over Starbucks' burnt and overly sweet coffees! Staff is always very friendly, I love coming here for a treat on the weekend or my days off. read more

Just a great place to stop for coffee. They work quick, the coffee is delicious and the people are very personable! The owner has been there a few times I've stopped by and he is great as well! Support our local businesses! read more

I came here today for breakfast and Mountain Grounds definitely lived up to their 5 star rating! I love that they didn't ask us to pay until after we ate and drank our coffee. It makes you feel like they want you to stick around. Which is the complete opposite of big coffee shops that just want to take your money and make you leave with a coffee which may or may not be the correct order. We ordered a couple of their ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches (if you're not super hungry and looking for something small to eat with your coffee it's a good size and tasty too), shot of espresso (smooth and really nice flavor),creme brûlée latte (what caught my eye after reading other reviews and I would get this again, but not an everyday drink...remember that since they have to torch it, you need to drink it there). Lastly, we ordered an iced chai (order the house chai). The inside of the shop itself is small with limited seating, there are a couple of outdoor tables, as well as a few single chairs scattered around outside. Because of the size of the shop, I'm not sure if I would recommend this as a working or studying location. It was refreshing to receive such amazing costumer service. Today's experience reminded me of how important it is to support local businesses! I'll be back soon to enjoy a pour over and another breakfast sandwich. read more

Mountain Grounds - Creme brûlée latte and breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

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I often like to start out the new year with positive thoughts towards the coming year. That includes positive Yelp reviews for well deserving places. Last year it was Timeless Coffee in Oakland. This year it's the more obscure, yet no less impressive Mountain Grounds located in tiny Martinez. We came to Mountain Grounds because we like supporting small family run businesses as well as trying out new places. From the onset, I wasn't nearly as impressed as I was hoping to be. Our soy latte that we ordered was a little weak, with an absurd amount of dry foam that wasn't blended into the espresso at all. When the owner asked us if we liked it, my sweetie spoke her mind and said it wasn't very good. He promptly remade us a proper latte without even asking. He was training a new employee, and mentioned to her that soy is a little more difficult to foam properly. That's the kind of leadership you like to see, leading by example and doing it correctly yourself. The second latte, needless to say was much better. More along the lines of what you'll get at Peet's which is pretty good, just not the artisan latte art totin' brew you'll find at higher end coffee shops. Which in fact is probably the only thing that Mountain Grounds lacks. Although on our latest stop in here, John was practicing his latte art and it's lookin' pretty darn good. Normally the word "passionate" is thrown around so much that it loses it's luster. To see passion in action, see John behind the counter whipping up drinks on a whim just because he can. I don't think I've ever seen anyone so happy to be doing what they love. He is so excitedly hyper to make drinks that I suspect he is mainlining caffeine from the time he rolls outta bed in the morning, to the time he goes to bed, yet not necessarily to sleep. If you like finishing your drinks in record time, order the iced chai latte. I swear that's one of the easiest things to drink. It goes down so tasty smooth, you'll be finished with this before you even realize it. Don't bother with a small size, jump right up to the large or you'll regret it. Sure, it's just boxed chai tea but I've never been able to get mine to taste nearly as good. The Ethiopian Yirgacheffe pour over is maybe my favorite coffee I've had anywhere. It certainly ranks right up there with anything I've had from Ritual, Timeless, Blue Bottle, etc. The best part is it's a steal at $2.75 or so for a medium. Probably a full dollar cheaper than most places that do pour over. Make sure you get a frequent buyer card to redeem for a free drink once you have it all filled out. You're gonna need it! The enthusiasm, attention to customer happiness, and fair prices are a few of the reasons I'll make the short drive down to this little cafe rather than brew up a just as delicious Nespresso at home. Mountain Grounds always puts this girl into a happy mood... http://www.yelp.com/biz/mountain-grounds-martinez#hrid:HvySBCg03oxCb0napIBHkQ read more

One morning I was in major need of coffee. I knew this place was located over here but had never had the opportunity or need to stop in. This time I really wanted and needed some coffee. I ordered my usual Americano at the counter. It's super tiny inside. There's a few seats inside and some more tables and chairs outside. There's more room outside to stretch out with your morning joe. There a small condiment bar. There wasn't any half and half out so I asked. Not sure if you always have to ask or if they wre just refilling the canister back there. There were no other creamers out either. They also only had raw sugar or Splenda. This was one of the strongest cups of coffee I've had in a long time. Flavor was good. It didn't have that sourness that you get from Starbucks coffee. But definite strong flavor. Great service and a great strong cup of coffee to start my morning. read more

I was pretty excited about a coffee spot opening on Alhambra, however, I was even more excited after my first Americano! The coffee is amazing! I've had Blue Bottle, I've had Philz, but I have to say the coffee here at Mountain Grounds by far is the best I've ever had. John the owner has a local bakery that deliveries fresh pastries every morning, they are to die for. I personally love the blueberry muffins. After my first experience here I had to share my new amazing find with my husband... He is now hooked! He refuses to spend anymore of his moolah at Starbucks. The atmosphere is welcoming, the owner is passionate and knowledgable about what he does. This is the way coffee should be. I would recommend this sweet little coffee spot to anyone looking for the perfect cup of Java. read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Yeah.. I think I just had the best cup of coffee I've ever had.. And I live in Berkeley.. And I've been to all coffee shops worth mentioning in Berkeley/Oakland. I didn't realize a select few people take coffee as seriously as rocket science. I think the owner cared more about the cup of coffee being made, than my own mom does about me, these days.. And I see her every 2 weeks. Made me shed a tear. It honestly was like Jiro and the Coffee Dream. read more

Hidden gem in Martinez, discovered while getting my tire fixed down the street. Great coffee and snacks, definitely recommend checking this out. I have no other reason to come to Martinez normally, but I'll be back for this! read more

These guys are great. So friendly and knowledgeable about coffee. Great place as an alternative to the big chain stores. I am excited to return sometime (perhaps tomorrow!) read more

This is a cup of coffee made with attention to detail at every step of the way. Perfection for coffee aficionados. A must try is their house specialty the creme brulee. I don't make it out here as often as I'd like but everytime I do, I'm never disappointed. read more

Mountain Grounds - Vanilla latte to go.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Mountain grounds is honestly the best coffee in the burbs. It's completely in the opposite direction of my commute or to run errands and I still carve out time to stop and get an iced vanilla latte. The cream and sweetness ratio is PERFECTION. You can still completely taste the coffee which is a huge pet peeve of mine. I grew up on cafe con leche so being able to get a little sense of that in a latte is amazing. Don't forgot your breakfast sandwich - YES & YES. read more

Mountain Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

MG coffee shop was recommended to me by a stranger I met in Martinez. I'm picky about my coffee; so much so that I am loathe to drink coffee other than that which I brew at home. To make my brew, I grind the beans fresh for every cup, I use an espresso machine to pressure spray the ground beans and no plastic touches my coffee/beans at any time during the brew process. And of course, I'm quite picky about the beans I use to brew my coffee. The resulting coffee I get at home surpasses in quality any coffee I've had from a commercial establishment........ie, Peet's, Starbucks, et al. I get my coffee at home.......my way! I mention this only as a standard of comparison to MG's coffee. The guy who recommended MG coffee to me raved about it. So much so that I had to drop by MG's.......right then.......to check out said MG brew. I was prepared to be disappointed. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! The coffee at MG I tried, a caramel flavored brew, surpassed in taste/quality ANY coffee I've thus far had.........it's exceedingly smooth, with almost no unpleasant after taste. It's very low in acidity and had enough caramel flavor to allow me to enjoy said flavor, but not so much as to mask the quite delicious coffee flavor. MG prices are reasonable, too. 'Nuff said.......................want some exceptionally tasty coffee? Trot on down to MGs!! read more

Love starting my mornings with Mountain Grounds! Coffee is delicious, owners are friendly and welcoming vibes are pure awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can even text your coffee order and they'll walk it out to your car!! Martinez was in need of a friendly coffee shop like this!! read more

Saturday morning and Martinez is still sleepy. Just a few cars are rolling down Alhambra Avenue, but the folks at Mountain Grounds were there serving up some of the best coffee I've ever had. First of all, you walk in and a bunch of happy coffee people are talking shop about the differences between an Aeropress and Drip coffee. They're joking around and smiling and bringing you in on the happiness. It's worth visiting the shop just to meet the gang. Then, you get your coffee and it's rich and full bodied without being too strong or bitter. There's turkey art in your latte foam and everyone has a good laugh over it. There's no doubt about it - this coffee is crafted. Each cup is prepared with the care of people who really love their jobs. This is the place that other coffee shops dream of being. read more

Pretty good coffee. Price is a little steep, but overall I enjoyed my coffee. For non coffee drinkers, a peach frap is pretty good. read more

I went to Mountain Grounds for the first time today. I had heard good things and was not disappointed. The coffee there is really good. I think their "house" coffee that they give if you don't specify is a medium roast. I drink my coffee black and this coffee was perfect for that. Very smooth. I also like that their baked goods are not huge. I like baked goods but don't often order them from cafés because I don't want to max out my daily calories on a giant muffin. Their blueberry muffin is just the right size for a morning treat. It had yummy crumbly things on top too. The staff are on the young side and seem like they are truly having fun at work, which is nice to see. The only negative comment that I have is that the shop is on the small side, which really limits what they can offer in terms of food. Overall, a pleasant early morning experience. read more

Great! Love the mint, mocha, hot, delicious, soothing, happiness in a cup! I will be pounding these all winter long. BTW Price = okeedokee read more

Mountain Grounds - Text my order when I know I'm driving by. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

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I've come here since they've opened up and I just love Mountain Grounds. I've tried their espresso drinks and hand poor coffees; the best I've ever ever had. I love John (he's currently singing out loud right now haha) and everyone that works here. They know their coffee and they make you feel right at home. I'm so happy they are close to home. They open super early for those early commuters. You can order ahead by texting them your order!! Get a stamp card for a free coffee. Oh oh, and please try the Creme Brulee latte!!! (FYI, gotta drink it there) read more

Really friendly service, really great coffee, this place deserves a sixth star! My wife wanted to try the popular creme brûlée coffee, which I will admit was worth the trip. The latte was not too sweet and light like you would imagine custard in coffee form. They flame the sugared top to create a very authentic creme brûlée look and taste. You need this in your life. I also ordered the house made chai tea. I got the big size over ice. Very tasty and also not too sweet. We also ate the breakfast sandwiches which were small but tasty. My wife was still a little hungry but I was full. Everything we had at Mountain Grounds was delicious, carefully made, and served by a friendly staff that seemed genuinely interested that we have a great time and enjoy ourselves. We will be returning! read more

This is by far the best coffee you will find in Martinez. I am a huge coffee snob, sorry, I'm old and age has gotten me the title. I was in town and thrilled to find Mountain Grounds on Yelp so I rushed right over!! As soon as I pulled in I realized the were closed - super boo!!! Well the owner was still there and he was more than happy to make me my large Breve latte with an add shot. He literally saved my life that night. Had he not been so gracious and made SUCH an amazing latte, I would likely not be here now to write about it!! Do NOT miss this place and the opportunity to have an amazing coffee and support a local business!! read more

I ordered myself a small latte with an extra shot. She served it in a glass and it looked beautiful with leafy art that tasted amazing. The milk was foamy and delicious. The extra shot of espresso added some bold kick with no bitter taste. I love the outdoor seating and the service is authentically wonderful. I will be back with more business because I'm sure their mochas are out of this world. read more

You won't want to miss out on this place! Friendly, upbeat atmosphere. A welcome place to not only meet the owners, but they want you to experience the "behind the scene" coffee making experience. You won't just be drinking great coffee, tea, tea lemonade etc, but you'll be making friendships with the owners and any other customers. read more

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I've gone here twice now and I enjoy everything about it. The employees are pleasant and friendly. It's quaint and there's good music playing. There is seating outdoors which is nice. The coffee is really good too. This is my new go to in Martinez! read more

If your a fan of Blue Bottles or Philz coffee, then you will LOVE Mountain Grounds! Tucked away in a strip mall in Martinez, is a tiny little coffee shop packing some BIG flavor. Freshly brewed by the cup coffee, with unique flavors such as Smore's (Mocha with graham crackers and toasted marshmallows) and my favorite as of right now now, Creme Brule Latte which they will torch right in front of you. The coffee is neither bitter or too acidic but very smooth and robust and not overly sweet. At about $4 a cup, its fresh, unique and custom made..so forget about that watered down and overly sweet Starbucks! ;) read more

Mountain Grounds - Creme Brule Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Martinez, California

Very nice crew. Weak and PRICEY brew. It's nice to have a local coffee shop again, but their single-cup pour over style makes for a very weak cup of coffee, and at $4 per cup... meh. 2 stars. But an extra star because the barista is nice... even if he does bring his kids to work with him, taking up 2 of the 3 available tables. :-/ UPDATE: As for owner's weird sales pitch below... jeez. I don't care what techniques you use if the coffee still ends up yucky. I don't need to be educated on how to make the perfect cup, it's not as hard as you make it out to be. And we *tried* to sit down, but your son was busy drawing paper dolls. It's not my job to make sure your customers have a place to sit. SECOND UPDATE (8 Dec 14): My fair, year-old, 3-star rating caused a CUSTOMER from this shop, Maria "Mia" P., to contact me directly and tell me that I was "messing up" the whole business. Everyone loves the joint, it has a 5 star average... what did my single measly review "mess up"? MINUS 2 stars for general creepiness. A business that has customers pull crap like that is not a business I support. No biggie. read more

My soy latte was soooo good. It was soooo good a solitary tear may have rolled down my cheek. It smelled and tasted marvelous! And the guy, who I'm assuming is the owner, was quite the jovial character. I guess a pleasant personality produces great coffee! I can't wait to come back this weekend! read more

All I wanted was a simple cup of coffee! I was in town for business. My first stop is always a local coffee place (because I've tasted Starbucks and Peet's, so why not give the little guy a shot?). It was small ... closet small. But I wasn't there to practice ballroom dancing. A cursory perusal of the menu board (in chalk, of course!) revealed a conspicuous lack of pretense and trendy Italian-sounding crap; they did coffee, not milkshakes. I ordered my usual: coffee...strong, black and mysterious. The beautiful woman with the lovely body art made me feel like I belonged. Her charm was genuine, not forced. She made me want to come back. And so did the coffee....simply brewed, one cup at a time. read more

Delicious coffee! So many choices and you can add flavors from their plethora or flavor choices!!!! Everyhthing from iced and frapps to regular coffee, lattes, Americanos, macchiatos to tea, spiced cider, hot cocoa and bakery treats! My new favorite coffee shop! :) They literally have everything. There's something for everyone even if they don't drink coffee! :) read more

Tried this place this morning and i loved it!!! My 5 yr old tried a coffe cake muffin and really enjoyed it..I like ice coffee drinks so I asked the girl working what she reccomended she said the tuxedo. OMG!!!!!!! to die for I love it so much I might retire my coffee maker ;) what I would like to see is something like a PUPachino (for our friendly fur-baby who loves going for car rides) another amazing feature MG offers is a "txt in your order" I love this for when I have my kids sleeping and cant get out of the car. I will be comming here from now on :) read more

Yay! An indie coffee shop in Martinez where the owners have a passion for high quality coffee and high quality service. We went here last Sunday when it was cold and drizzly; and this was the perfect place to get warmed up. It's a really small spot in a nondescript strip mall next to a Subway. But don't worry.... If you want a good coffee and want to support the locals check this out. I had a small latte and it was well balanced - right amount of foam with right amount of coffee. And I got to watch the barrista hand pour an individual coffee...done slowly and perfectly with love. read more

Every week I do a search for a coffee shop in the hopes that Concord will finally get a really good independent spot. Today I widened my search to Martinez and was highly impressed by the friendliness of the stars, quality of the coffee, and passion of the owner. It's a little out of my way, maybe 15 minutes, but why should that get in the way of a good cup of coffee. As the Bach* once said, "life without coffee is life without oxygen" *i don't think that's a real quote read more

Wonderful place from the coffee to the people. Beans have a smooth taste. Sweet/syrup drinks are well balanced. The owner and staff are beyond friendly. Place is tiny, so our group of 6 sat outside on a cool afternoon. Not long after the owner turned on the heater and brought the only person in our group who had ordered a cold drink a delicious peppermint bark hot chocolate! A little act of kindness that was beautiful :) read more

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Martinez is in the midst of a coffee Renaissance and while its location is no Sistine Chapel, each cup of coffee is a masterpiece (ugh). Anyway, really good pour over coffee. And it's nice being able to text in your order. read more