Whenever I'm traveling for work, I'm always on the lookout for spots that have: 1) Great coffee 2) Great savory breakfast bites So many coffee shops nail the first count but miss on the second (lots of pastry cases but not as much savory options). Uncommon Grounds nails it on both counts and is a great spot to get a little work done to boot. Stopped by this location when I was in the area for some coffee and breakfast. I'm usually in search of sugar free options as well as milk alternatives. Uncommon Grounds had a couple sugar free options (yay! caramel and vanilla) and a few different milk alternatives. I got a caramel latte made with almond milk and it was dreamy. For my breakfast, I got the Mediterranean breakfast sandwich on a salt bagel. It came with egg, spinach, avocado, tomato, and a bit of pesto. Delicious! The only tiny thing for me was the tomato made the sandwich kinda slippery and difficult to eat so the next time I ordered it (which was literally the next day), I got it with double the spinach and no tomato. The service was really lovely and the prices are reasonable. They're a popular spot and were pretty busy when I was in and even with that everyone was so kind and helpful. Get to it! read more

Uncommon Grounds - Mediterranean breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

This is really a comment on several locations because they're fairly consistent. Hot drinks have all been solid. Tea, coffee, cappuccino, etc. Prices are an A+. Service is consistently meh. Aside from a couple of very friendly staff, most visits are met with employees moving like they just woke up resulting in lines. Never bothers me because I usually go there to get a little work done, but it's not a place I'd go if I'm in a rush. Well to be fair, the airport team is always EXCELLENT. Here's my only negative. I just bought a dozen bagels and they were hockey pucks. I tried. Couldn't do it. Inedible. But weird because I usually grab a breakfast sandwich at their airport locations the they've been very good. Did I get a horrible batch? Idk? Seating is tight. I'm part of the problem. Lots of students. But I've also seen couples, friends, retirees, etc. not on any tech enjoying a long conversation with their group which I think is a plus. Solid 5 most visits, but those Clifton Park bagels were memorable in a not so pleasant way. read more

It's taken me many years to get here even though I'm in the neighborhood several days a week. It took a craving by my wife for a bagel with cream cheese after our walking exercise at Clifton Park Center. I'll admit up front that I have a favorite bagel source, and it's located in NYC. But I'm willing to try other local bakers' efforts with the hope of finding a second choice. I can't recall if I'd ever had a bagel from Uncommon Grounds when I visited them in Saratoga more than twenty five years ago, so this was like virgin territory. Service was quick and friendly around 2:30 in the afternoon and most of the tables were filled with customers. We ordered a toasted Everything Bagel ($1.30) with Light Plain Cream Cheese ($1.80), a toasted Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel ($1.30) with Light Veggie Cream Cheese ($1.80), a medium Cinnamon Coffee & a medium French Roast Coffee ($2.55 each). Our order was ready for pick up as quickly as we were able to find a table. Our order number was not announced but my wife found it ready for pickup as she inquired about the location of the restrooms. We were not questioned whether our order was for dine-in or take out, but our receipt said, "Take Out" and the bagels were bagged even though we planned on dining in. Since we shared half of our bagels I got a good representative taste of each. The Jalapeño Cheddar bagel had nice flavor and a decent chewiness, but it still lacked a texture quality that I look for in a bagel. I think some of the texture issue was the result of the cheddar in the dough, but it was a fair tradeoff for the ensuing added flavor experience. There was a little jalapeño flavor whenever you found a bite with a small piece of the pepper. It was not spicy. The light cream cheese with veggies was plentiful enough that its lightness did not disappoint in the anticipated bagel with cream cheese experience. The Everything bagel was closer in texture to what I experience when eating my favorite NYC bagels. The good chew was there, and the overall texture was decent. It still seemed to be missing something, however. I joked that it must be the NYC water. My wife enjoyed her cinnamon coffee, commenting that it did not leave an artificial taste on her tongue. My French roast was decent but lacking a boldness and richness that I prefer in a dark roasted coffee. Note: I did notice bags of day-old-bagels for sale, by the front door, at a reduced price. read more

See all

So happy that Uncommon Grounds has a location in CP. The service is great, there was a long line when we entered but it moved fast. As u can tell from the picture they put a lot of cream cheese on the bagel. I always ask for cream cheese on the side. We often buy their day old bagel which are prepackaged. Coffee is good strong and always hot. We'll be going back. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Sesame bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Wow, the bagels here are incredible. I wish I could go back in time and eat one right now. One of my college best friends grew up in Cohoes. When I knew I was gonna be in the area, I asked him for his favorite coffee shops. He told me he always came back here for a bagel when he was in town. I'm so grateful I visited. First of all, this space has great natural lighting and plenty of seating options. It's super cozy and has a local feel for being a chain. There were people around us with laptops so it seems like a good place to work. There were also lots of people meeting up too and some just reading. It's a versatile spot. I loved our barista. Not only was he charming and easy to talk to, but there was a moment where he thought I grabbed the wrong drink and he chased me to warm me (I can't have milk so this meant a lot). We resolved the drink thing quickly and I was grateful for his help. I hate to admit that I did not like the drink. It was some pumpkin snickerdoodle special drink and it was a really confusing flavor for me. I did however adore the bagels. My fiance and I decided to go halfsies on a sausage egg cheese on cheddar parm bagel and the flying pig on an everything bagel. They were divine. My favorite was the cheddar parm bagel, it was just so delicious. I highly recommend stopping here for a delicious breakfast or lunch bagel. read more

See all

nice looking place - stands out in a sea of other chain stores and restaurants on a busy stretch. interior is relly nice - well decorated - menu looks good and prices seemed reasonable. Service is fantastic. So what's the issue? This is corporate food - no soul. I had an egg sandwich w spinach and avo on a toasted bagel w pesto. Nothing cooked w love - prepared by a staff on what felt like strict orders from corporate. No real taste and no soul. Soulless food. Find something local - not worth the hustle. read more

Great coffee and bagels! Love this place BUT there always seem to be inconsiderate people that take up a whole booth with their LAPTOPS. TODAY all the booths were taken by these idiots to leave 2's 3's and quad groups come in with nowhere to sit. read more

Food Service Ambiance This place is evidently a local staple and we totally understand why!! 10 out of 10!! It was Packed when we walked in but that was no issue! The line went FAST, the service was spot on, and the place is awesome looking. Everything was "To Go" but they have good seating available. Even with it packed for the holiday there were plenty open areas if we had wanted to sit. We got the Lots of Lox on the Rosemary Olive bagel! I loved it!! The Rosemary Olive bagel was a great touch to add a spice of flavor! Loved that Savannah suggested that! I got a quad shot vanilla caramel latte which she also made perfect! My son grabbed a Western bagel sandwich on an everything bagel. He said it was 9 out of 10... then corrected 10 out of 10, would recommend! It looked pretty epic although I didn't try it. Awesome bustling place, great food, super fast service once we ordered! Really impressive all the way around! read more

See all

Very consistent. Bagels are great, coffee is good. In and out, even when the line is long. By far the best bagel/coffee spot in Clifton Park. read more

It was very busy on an August Friday morning but it ran like a well oiled machine. Employees all quick, efficient and friendly enough. I got a large pistachio latte and jalapeño cheddar bagel with lite veggie cream cheese. Both delicious! I luckily got one of the few comfy cheers in the joint and took my time reading and sipping my latte for an hour or so. No one made me feel rushed despite how busy it was. Will definitely return! read more

Mad props to the kids that work here. There were about 10 people in front of me and by the time I ordered and ate my winner winner on an olive-rosemary bagel they had served another 42 people!!! The sandwich was delicious but there was an olive pit that very nearly broke my tooth! Great quick service, that didn't suffer for the hustle! read more

Uncommon Grounds - Olive pit in the Olive -rosemary bagel ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

No longer serving fresh Brew tea just simple tea bags which is something people can do at home this place SUCKS

Uncommon Grounds is my favorite place to work, study, chill, whatever. My favorite sandwich the the winner winner on a toasted jalapeño cheddar bagel. Yum. I also like lox of love, the Mediterranean breakfast sandwich etc. It can be really hard to find a seat, so timing is key. If there is a long line, no worries. The staff expedites so fast. It is rather impressive. My only complaint is that the bowl of soup is too little. Their teas are loose leaf, which I love; and the coffee tastes great. No pics. sorry. read more

Horrible seating. So coffee is good, service is good, baked goods are.....good! BUT best of luck finding a spot to sit in there especially if your a group of 4. I don't go there any longer with the family as there are individual college students with their laptops taking up all the booths and half the tables, all the time, that are built for 4 people (They don't sit at a table for one unless theres no other choice). One student per booth!!!! All the time. Every time I've gone, ever since they opened the Clifton Park location. 1 student, 1 coffee, at a table for 4 probably sitting there for 3 hours, lol. It's not a library folks. At least the Saratoga location is larger and can handle the squatters taking up half the seats for 4 hours. Try limiting individual Wi-Fi access to 1 hour maybe so these selfish people move along. I'll just go to MochaLisa's across the street, plenty of seating. read more

This place has one of the best chicken salad sandwiches I have ever had!! Uncommon Grounds advertises itself as a community café that specializes in fresh-roasted coffee and freshly baked bagels. The café is warm, inviting, calming with art work and a social activity hub. They have 3 locations(been to all 3) around capital district and this location in Clifton Park is the most convenient to me. The other locations include Saratoga and Albany. I ordered my chicken salad sandwich on a jalapeño bagel with tomato, lettuce, green peppers, onions and jalopenos. I try a different bagel each time and my favorite would be the everything or garlic bagel. I f I not mind their tuba bagel sandwich too but I just cant get rid of the lingering taste it leaves behind. Take your laptop, catch up with your friends or you want to just go sit there to waste some time and find your inner peace......this is the place to be. read more

See all

Addicted to their decaf latte with coconut milk. We We're just here yesterday. I am not sure why but they are delicious. It's also a better and quicker alternative to Starbucks. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

This place is conveniently located near a number of hotels in the area so it made a great stop when we opted to not eat breakfast at the hotel. It has some lot parking that it shares with other businesses including a Smoothie King. The offerings are primarily coffee and espresso drinks as well as bagels with cream cheese and various bagel sandwich creations with eggs and cheese. My love got a massive bagel with egg, cheese and ham and I opted for just an egg and cheese bagel. Service is quick- order at the register and wait for your order to be called out for pick up then proceed to choose some seating. They have a variety of booths and high tops. Looks like this is popular working/ studying site with a lot of college age folks on laptops. Interesting (local?) art work on the walls. Would definitely return here when staying in the area again. read more

THE LUMBERJACK OH MY LOOORRRD ITS SO GOOD. Uncommon is just such a Clifton Park classic. Everyone loves it hear the place is nice, the food is good, and a great coffee spot. I only took one Star off because you walk out smelling like day old oil. And the smell sticks to you. I think it's because the kitchen is open air. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

See all

Had seen this Coffee Shop pop up on Yelp whenever I search for a good place to work from. Finally got to check it out, didn't realize that they're more of a mini-chain. I guess my expectations were of a cute little mom & pop place. Pros: Appreciate the Small sized options for Specialty Drinks. $3.50 for a Honey Rosemary Latte. Really Good! Not a fan of either flavors usually, but this was both pronounced & subtle. Not too sweet or too herby. The girl at the counter said that they add Rosemary in the Espresso Grounds & pulled together & the Honey is steeped with the milk. I got it Decaf & it was smooth & medium flavored. $5.50 for an Almond Tarte was a little pricey. It was good & soft. Don't think it was GF. I've had other Santiago Cakes & am wondering if this is based a little off of them. Ambiance: Very Standard & Corporate looking. It is spacious & there were small booths and tables, high top tables near the windows. Walking in I would've expected a Barnes and Noble attached to it... There is a section in the back for local art, the same abstract landscapes that you see anywhere. Again, expected something Unique for this Coffee Shop & disappointed. Their Merch was cute & they have beans & blends for sale. It was very clean and they blocked off tables for social distancing. Noise is a problem if you're there to work, you can hear every conversation. Can't remember if there was music playing. The area near the window is more sectioned off, but probably more cold. Cons: The pastries look like something from a wholesaler, frozen cake slices. Don't know if this is because of the pandemic, but feel there could be more In-House Baking offered overall. There was lots of bags of "Day Old Bagels" for sale, leftover probably due to the pandemic also. I don't think they're NYC-style bagels- if you know what I mean... Would like to try some of the Bagel Sandwiches or Salads, but get the feeling I would have a similar experience in the food as Panera Bread.. read more

See all

Prices here are great, though the quality of food reflects the low cost. I ordered the avocado toast and was disappointed. It was very bland and what I think was oil soaked my hands as I ate it. Service was neutral at best, could've been a lot friendlier. Had the audacity to ask for a tip after just pressing buttons on a screen. Don't think I heard a "you're welcome" once from the cashier, it's safe to say I'm pretty disappointed with this location. read more

Uncommon grounds has become a must visit when upstate in Clifton Park! The coffee here is so tasty and fresh especially the daily specials. Everyone is so cool and happy and singing when you're inside it makes you happy just being there. With that being said the service is perfect you never leave with an issue. There's outside seating and umbrellas so you can relax have some coffee read a book, or say hi to a friend. read more

Bagel... a compliment to a cup of coffee, the arch nemesis of the "donut".. if you're looking for a local Starbucks... with a community feel look no further. Never been disappointed with their sandwich.. love the chicken salad sandwich. It's a bit expensive $8-$9. If you want a bang for you buck, you can get 8oz box of the salad and get a couple of bagels and make your own sandwich for 1/2 the price. Also look for a bag of their day old bagels, they are pretty good. Their locations are so "uncommon" ... it's unfortunate that there are only 3 ...they certainly need to expand their footprint. read more

See all

My friend and I are from out of town but fell in love with their lox bagels. Super generous portions and it was so delicious. The vanilla latte was also heavenly, as was the brownie (which was huge!) Love this place so much. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Lox of Love Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

their lox of love bagels are just so delicious and they have a lot of drinks / coffees to choose from. The only set back is that it is jam packed from around 8 am - 12 pm so their aren't a lot of places to sit. read more

Uncommon grounds vs West End: the battle for bagel supremacy My family and I were just having a debate. Which bakery makes a better bagel? The skinny: First things first, both are awesome, serving up NY style bagels and you cannot go wrong. The service in both locations is great and you will leave very satisfied. The difference: Uncommon simply has a wider selection of bagels, smoothies, baked goods (muffins, scones, cookies ), and a coffee bar that makes expresso drinks and lattes. Some purists may argue their focus is all over the place so how could their bagels possibly be as good as a shop dedicated to them? I'll leave that up to the beholder, but for overall experience and a damn good bagel, my vote goes to Uncommon read more

I stopped by today for my first visit and I def was impressed and glad I brought my appetite. I had the mixed berry smoothie and the healthy harvest add hummus on the everything bagel. I'm not going to say anything else but let the photos answer any questions you may have. I'm going back tomorrow!!! AMMMAZZZZING read more

See all

First time here, just passin' through. Customer service was excellent. I was greeted with a smile and staff was friendly and warm. I ordered a cold brew - Monsoon Brazil bean, medium roast and a 24hr brew time. It was pretty weak sauce. The flavor profile was mostly water with a hint of rancid. I don't recommend. I also ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel toasted with butter. It was rather lightly toasted, just warm with no golden or brown coloring. If you like your breads toasty, request they make it so. It was tasty and had a good chew. read more

This is my happy place. The coffee was delicious, my bagel was home made and so fluffy, and the baristas were all so friendly. The atmosphere is cozy and made me want to stay all day. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Jalapeño bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

I'm from Alabama. I like biscuits more than bagels. But dang, this place is amazing. I got the Mediterranean breakfast bagel. It's egg, tomato, avocado, lettuce, cheese and pesto on a honey wheat bagel. This place is amazing with over 20 bagel types to choose from, a wide assortment of coffees and pastries. It was very clean with friendly customer service. Do not miss this place! read more

Uncommon Grounds - Mediterranean breakfast sandwich with egg, avocado, tomato, pesto on a honey wheat bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

This place is a go to for us for breakfast and even lunch on a whim. The food is always fresh and on point, we've had just about everything on the menu and it's all delicious. If you like lox and cream cheese, the lox here are sooo good! we love the atmosphere here and have never had an issue with staff or our food. The reason I'm giving it three stars is because I feel they could be a little cleaner. This place is always poppin' so I feel cleaning tables off (inside and out) in a prompt manner is important here. A lot of the times I end up wiping a table off myself for us to sit. Other than that, this place has my two thumbs up. read more

I arrived late at uncommon grounds as they were closing. They had their bagels already bagged up for the next day for half-price in the morning. Their selection was very small since it was the end of the day. I asked what was available, very little and then asked if I could get the bagels for the 50% off, which they refused. Really? They may have been baked that morning, but what difference if I buy as they're closing versus when they open the next morning? Not happy read more

Starbucks closed early, so we came here. Glad I did! Coffee was fantastic, as was my chocolate chip cookie. Great service, the line went really fast, and everyone was friendly. Will be back when I'm in the area. read more

One of the Best Coffee & Breakfast Places Around too bad only 3 locations - Clifton Park , Saratoga Springs , Albany- We had Bagels , Coffee Drinks , Tea, Bagel sandwiches - All The Staff is super sweet and Friendly Can't wait to go back ! Thank You! Next time we will take more pics was so good we gobbled it up read more

Uncommon Grounds - Bagel Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

See all

I'm quickly becoming addicted to their mocha lattes. I first tried one at the Albany location and now at the Clifton Park store. What a great flavor they have. On my first mouthful I got a rich, chocolatey flavor. First, the creamy rich milk hits you then you get a rich dark cocoa finish. Oh and a nice smooth coffee flavor in the middle. As an aficionado of all types of coffee, I appreciate a well made cup. I drink it black, with cream and sugar, with almond milk cold, hot, almost anyway. My only criteria is good flavor. When I want a treat I'll drink a flavored latte. This fits the bill in that category. Some other flavored lattes I've had are much too sweet. When I order at Starbucks I request half of the syrup. No need for that here. The only food I've had here so far are the bagels. They are very large, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. They are quite good if you aren't comparing them to Long Island or NYC bagels. In my perhaps biased opinion nothing compares to them. But they are good in there own right. I enjoy the very tangy flavor of their salmon cream cheese too. A few more pieces of salmon wouldn't hurt though. I really like the layout of the Clifton Park location better as well. Nice wood everywhere and a lot of light. The employees seem more organized here too. I especially like that you can order food and drink at the same register right up front as opposed to Albany where the register is in the middle and it's confusing. At least it was for me. I will probably go to the Albany location again though simply because it's closer to home. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Ok place in a bind. Passing through the area stopped for a cup of coffee and decided to try a bagel based on other reviews. According to the staff coffee is made before they open. I was there at 7 so the coffee was a couple of hours old. It was a strong and dark Italian roast but not much flavor. Olive oil and rosemary bagel was undercooked and I did not taste either of the flavors. What I did taste was the sweetness of the dough. I ate half and threw the rest out. In summary it's a nice local place with friendly people but don't expect much more than that. read more

We're visiting family in the area and were looking for a warm, friendly, not a chain, coffee shop. We were so happy to find Uncommon Grounds. It is a small, apparently, two shop chain (one in Clifton Park and one in Albany, NY. A little on the darkish side inside, but with lots of wood paneling and a nice quiet-ish atmosphere. Coffee, bakery, salads and sandwiches, but of good quality. Worth the stop and bag Starbucks and Dunkin. Try it you'll like it. read more

Uncommon Grounds - I'd like to see one or two of these in Minneapolis. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

See all

Great, friendly staff. Wonderful, high-quality food. Welcoming, chill environment for a quick bite or to study for hours. Superior to Mochalisa's LOL. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!! Way better than the Saratoga location by far. Staff isnt pushy with you at all, they really assist to you and just is a cute fast paced coffee shop. Great seating and you arent fighting over seats! Day old bagels at a great price and coffee is yummy! Definitely recommend their matcha lemonades and their cookies!! read more

Having heard that this is a must stop at some point, we made it a point to stop yesterday. The first unusual thing I noticed is that the person taking your order is also the same one making your beverage. The big thing I noticed is that these young people were doing a lot of chattering between themselves while making the beverages. Yesterday the chatter must have distracted the gentleman enough that he didn't get the beverage order correct. As for the food, it was good.... and correct! While we ate I didn't see anyone walking around wiping down tables after customers left so that's not a good sign.. A decision to return hasn't been made yet. read more

Expectations are funny things. And I think the crux of the matter is that I myself have higher expectations for a coffee house. Which isn't to say that Uncommon Grounds is bad. It's fine. But it's just not for me. I've never had the bagels at this location, but bagels are a morning food, and my visits to this outpost have always been at night. So, I took a keen look around at the sweets, and was hard pressed to find something I thought would be delicious. The red velvet cake was my best hope. It wasn't bad, but it tasted like it had been in the refrigerated case for a while. Sure, it was a mark of good service that the fellow behind the counter offered to take off its acetate band. And even though he pointed me in the direction of the plasticware when I asked for a utensil, when I asked for something a little more substantial, he was able to find a proper metal fork. Huzzah! On a subsequent visit, I decided that maybe dessert wasn't the answer. Maybe the answer was tea. And I was delighted that the woman behind the counter knew a fair bit about the differences in the green teas on the menu. I was less than delighted to learn that a pot of tea was actually a french press full of the stuff. In theory, that may sound charming. But in practice it was less so. Hopefully, at some point, tea pots will be ordered and put into rotation. It sounds like I'm triangulating my way to a pleasant evening at Uncommon Grounds. The staff is certainly pleasant. The place is clean, warm, and welcoming. There is comfortable seating, and it's open reasonably late. While this may not be my kind of coffee place, I do appreciate having it as an evening hang out. But I would absolutely spend more money there, and more time, if the offerings were improved. read more