While my family was visiting from out of state, my boyfriend and I took them to this charming and adorable diner in Watertown. If you are driving, be mindful that just like their cafe, the parking lot is also quite tiny! However, they do open up their outside dining in they summer when ther weather is nicer which opens up a lot of space to eat! This diner had a gluten friendly labeled menu and was able to accommodate me with Celiac Disease. On top of that, they had amazing lattes. My boyfriend got the mocha, which in terms of mochas - may have been one of the best ones I've had (and I am NOT a mocha fan). I had a milkyway latte with almond milk which I thoroughly enjoyed, along with my breakfast which consisted of gluten free pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs. Overall, if you need allergy accommodations and want diner food - this place is definitely on my recommendation list! read more

Came here by total accident. Seriously ... I was thinking of a different restaurant when I accidentally clicked on this one. So happy for the mistake because this place is so quaint and yummy!!! From the outside ... and honestly on the inside too, it's very underwhelming. However, once you experience the home town friendliness and delicious, diner-like food, you really forget about the ambiance and instead ... enjoy the diner-next-door vibes and hominess. The place is small, but I appreciated the online "waitlist" feature. It goes by a lot quicker than expected. I had to re-put myself on the waitlist cuz we weren't at the restaurant yet. This place also has a "order at the counter" first and then get seated situation, which helps things move along and turn tables over, but I'd have to say that this is my least favorite part. You get more fast food vibes than dining in vibes. The food, however, was definitely worth it. They have a large menu with amazing coffee drinks. The coffee drink I got was probably my favorite part. The food is also really good and feels like breakfast without being too greasy and heavy feeling. I came here for breakfast, but I definitely want to try their lunch menu too. I'm glad my family and I stumbled on this place by accident cuz I definitely discovered a gem in the rough. read more

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I would love to give a better review, but the fact that the bathroom is "out of order" is a huge issue. Pretty sure that in most states it is a health department violation for a restaurant not to have a public restroom. Would really like to each my hands after eating. Watching parents try to clean syrup hands with paper towels was nothing short of comical. Sorry- epic fail on this visit. read more

Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. The food is incredible, and decently priced, with huge portions. Sitting outside is unbeatable. Its just the perfect diner vibes. The coffee is mid ... but maybe thats just cuz its diner coffee. It's a bit chaotic in there but in a loving way. Definitely a staple in our household. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Ordered their egg breakfast sandwich with the veggie Morningstar patty on an everything bagel and cold brew with sweet cold foam on top. Egg and patty seem to be lacking seasoning, I'm not sure if I was supposed to specify salt and pepper and I would consider adding chipotle mayo next time around. Cold brew with sweet cold foam would be better with a sippy lid instead of straw to fully enjoy the foam top. Otherwise, just okay. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Service is 7/10, it's fairly busy on a Sunday so I do truly commend them for their hard work. This is a very small diner. When we arrived I was confused by the set up. Apparently you walk up to the counter, ask for a table, grab a menu seat yourself, and then order at the counter. The menu is busy not properly punctuated so you may mistake items for more than what you're allotted to order. It's quite noisy inside I'm pretty sure this place seats maybe around 30/40 max at a time...but there's Togo orders/ online pickups etc in the mix of dine ins; I say that to say I'm sure that's how our order was put in wrong. An easy fix once it arrived to the table but a wait for the rest of the items. The food 10/10 in regards to taste and quality, my toddler enjoyed her pancakes, and bacon. I ordered her a side of scrambled eggs, which she still ended up needing more of. My stuffed berry French toast! Was pretty good. I will say the ricotta they use isn't sweet, so you will have to use the syrup but it's still fluffy and delicious. Now my husband loves cinnamon rolls so he tried the French toast, and I must say it's 100/10. I actually liked it better than the stuffed berry one! The meats were pretty good as well! All in all the place overall was decent! The clean up is self service as well. Just ask questions for the things you don't understand read more

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It opens at 8:00 and filled right up. I think people were waiting for the door to open. I got there early and they let me sit inside until 8:00. This place is real popular for breakfast. They have an extensive menu which I was given when I came in. Lots of egg choices to choose from. An egg sandwich was 7:59 which I found reasonable. Some people arrived after me but were served before I placed my order. Then I realized you have to order at the counter. now looking around, there is a sign that orders should be placed at counter. It would not have hurt if someone mentioned this to me when I was given the menu. Lots of outdoor seated with limited tables inside. I don't know what they do in the winter. They have a number system where they give you a number so they know where to deliver the order. It seemed to work efficiently. The omelets were priced higher than the cheeseburger or sandwiches. That must be some omelet that they are preparing. I ended up having an omelet anyway but ....... still. Let's look at the pricing. The interior looked up-to-date. They have their own dedicated lot to handle the parking. I would like to try sitting outside when I return. read more

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I have driven by Uncommon Grounds a hundred times and have always had it on my list of places to try. Finally, the day has come! There are tons of outdoor seats available so if it's a warm sunny day I would 100% recommend eating outside. Tons to look at, it's located on a pretty busy street so there's some activity to look at, and it's just set up for a great outdoor seating spot. You basically can sit anywhere (inside if there's a spot or outside) and then whenever you're ready to order, you go up to the register inside and place your order. They hand you a stick with a number on it, and then the friendly staff will come find you to deliver you your drinks and food. It's honestly super efficient. The staff is super nice too. The inside has probably 7-10 tables I wanna say. It's a little small but also does fit a good chunk of people. I ordered the "Breakfast Platter" with scrambled eggs, chocolate chip pancakes, hash browns, and sausage and I was full for nearly half the day! It was delicious. My friend ordered the Eggs Benedict and she wiped her plate clean. I'm super glad we made it out here! Such a gem! read more

Uncommon Grounds - Classic Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Regular Eggs Benedict? Always a hit. But the croissandwich version? Unreal. Flaky, buttery, perfect -- might be the best thing I've ever eaten. I'd eat it daily if it wouldn't ruin my life. read more

Uncommon Grounds - NEW Eggs Benedict Croissandwich.. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Four of us had a terrific breakfast here on a recent Sunday. Can't speak about parking as we walked there from nearby. Pleasant walk. They have lots of outdoor seating with umbrellas, which are good for now, but not sure how everyone fares in the winter. We grabbed a booth inside. It's very small, you order at the counter. Boy is the food good! My avocado toast is some of the best I've had. Others loved their cheese stuffed french toast and burrito and everything we saw coming out looked terrific. They have lunch items as well. Seems to be largely a take-out place due to the limited indoor seating. They were well staffed. Orders taken quickly at the counter and brought hot and delicious after a short wait. read more

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My 3 ricotta lemon pancakes were fluffy. I always like the food here. Unfortunately, I won't be going back. I couldn't use the restroom because it reeked of urine. Outhouses smell better. read more

amazing service the food is crazy "try the chocolate waffles" and it's very small and quaint very good for morning breakfast

Ordering takeout online is so easy and convenient. They have a free parking lot. They have some fun season drink specials, which are delicious. I got an omelet and my fiance got a breakfast burrito and we LOVED both. Their home fires were nice and well one which is preferred by both of us. I unfortunately didn't pay that much attention to the interior because I was too excited to take my food home ASAP. read more

A small and cozy restaurant with delicious food and coffee. Quick service, the perfect spot for a quick breakfast or brunch. read more

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Really good food for really good prices. Parking was difficult- but that is to be expected when it's so busy and the weekend. Staff were really nice, even during the brunch rush. My only other complaint is the amount of bees outside. The restaurant probably can't do much about it, but if you have a bee allergy I would not suggest eating outside. read more

It's always a 5 at uncommon. Have been going there since it opened and it's always warm, friendly and delicious.

I went here for brunch but I specifically wanted mimosas as well. Unfortunately they did not have that so I didn't stay. But the diner itself is so cute and they're sitting outside. The menu looks amazing and I will be going back to try some of their food. Everyone in there was so friendly and understanding. Such good staff, again I can't wait to try the food because the reception was so great. It was also pretty busy so I'm assuming it is good. read more

Uncommon Grounds is my favorite breakfast and lunch spot. The food is tasty and delicious. The menu is extensive with traditional choices and many unique ones, as well. The patio has plenty of tables with umbrellas for outside seating when the weather is nice. Delicious food, great music and friendly staff. read more

The food is always great. The staff is always happy - even at 8 a.m. EST when the rest of society looks miserable. And the owners, Peter and Lisa, are there every minute, working hard and efficiently to ensure that patrons are met with the same high standard they expect. I support businesses like this that represent the ideals of hard work, family orientation, and quality food. read more

Their outdoor seating area is horrible in the summer-time. There were bees (yellow jackets) everywhere/swarming around the tables which made it difficult to have an enjoyable experience. They need to put bee repellents (e.g., strong scented herb plant) on each table. The one slice of French toast I was able to quickly eat before I left tasted good as well as the service overall. read more

- Inconvenient and Chaotic I really don't understand the hype around this place. There are NO SERVERS--you have to go up to the counter to order your own food, and if you need a refill? Yep, back to the counter again. On top of that, there's a time limit--you can't stay longer than an hour, which makes the whole experience feel rushed. The only positive was that the food came out quickly, but they still managed to get our order wrong the first time. Mistakes happen, but in such a small, chaotic space, it just added to the frustration. Overall, this place is way more hassle than it's worth. If you're looking for a relaxing meal, go somewhere else. read more

I think the food is good, but, the ricotta lemon pancakes were indistinguishable with plain buttermilk pancakes. I even asked the manager if I had actually received the right order. They confirmed that was the ricotta lemon pancakes. They did give me a complimentary side of blue berries though, which was nice. I wouldn't recommend those pancakes. Other items on the menu are very good, including coffee. Great outdoor patio space too! read more

Food is delicious fast service Always go there highly recommended prices are a little high but prices everywhere are up read more

Met 2 friends for brunch just after noon on a Sunday. There was a good deal of outdoor seating under umbrellas. We grabbed some menus and placed our orders inside at the counter. They had breakfast foods, lunch foods and various coffees and teas. I ended up getting a chicken burrito which came with chips (chips seemed homemade). The burrito was delicious! A generous portion with well-cooked chicken, black beans, cheese and rice. I added guac for an extra $1 and was surprised by the portion of avocado that I saw in there. It was obviously homemade as well - chunky and fresh! One friend got a veggie omelet with fruit (which cost more than the home fries the plate normally comes with) and the other friend got a waffle with strawberries and whipped cream. We were all happy with our food. The one recommendation I would make to the restaurant is to keep the tables and chairs clean. Since it's outside, there's a higher chance of debris, bird poop, etc, so staff should keep an eye out. I grabbed their paper towels and spray to clean our area when we first arrived and would have preferred not to have been responsible for that. In any case - food was good and I would return. read more

Why don't they tell.you when you come in that you have to be your own waitress? Why don't they tell their staff to tell their customers that the refill decanter should not be taken to the table? The owner is rude. Yelled at me that it belongs on the counter. I told him to please be nice and explain to customers how things work in his establishment. He told me '"why does it need to be explained?" Kept arguing with me. Too steep of a price to pay for rude service and attitude. Better going elsewhere or making your breakfast. Unbelievable read more

The food was good, and it was quite on a Friday morning. We tried to go back on Saturday, and it was packed. Worth the visit.

Yum avocado toast! I was craving breakfast and decided to try this place since it was a nice day and they had plenty of outdoor seating. Also the food looked yummy! I ordered a caramel latte which was very tasty and avocado toast that came with a side of crispy potatoes and my bf got their breakfast bagel. My avocado toast was extra crunchy which I loved! And the perfect poached eggs on top were delish! I can't remember the last time I had a side of potatoes with my avocado toast, it was so good! I got a bite of my bfs bagel sandwich and it was also very good. The bagel was nice and chewy and the egg was also cooked perfectly. I quickly devoured my plate and didn't feel super stuffed at the end. I can't wait to come back and try more of their yummy food! read more

I loved this breakfast restaurant! With a charming exterior and cute interior, Uncommon Grounds could get by with just okay breakfast. However, the breakfast is delicious! Their corned beef hash was scrumptious. Definitely worth a stop if you find yourself in Watertown. read more

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Very nice place. Food was great, coffee very good. Outdoor seating and service was great. Cinnamon bread french toast was excellent.

Really great breakfast spot in Watertown. Large menu with lots of great options if you're hungry for breakfast. We loved how the food came out pretty quickly and was DELICIOUS. This is our new breakfast spot when we're in the area. read more

The latte was incredible, sweet but not overwhelming perfect amount of caramel vanilla and chocolate. The breakfast burrito was very filling and delicious. However the quesadilla was subpar 2/5, couldn't finish it so we split the burrito. The staff was friendly and the outside seating was able to accommodate our dog which was great! read more

Uncommon Grounds - Milky Way Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Good food, but just too expensive. 2 Egg sandwiches + 2 Coffees to go = $37. Just shocking..

My sister and I got breakfast to go. I created my own omelette with bacon, ham, and sausage in it. I also got home fries and the scali toast. It was so delicious!! A local favorite for sure. read more

Uncommon Grounds - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

I've been to Uncommon Grounds for Breakfast and Bruch a few times now during visits to Cambridge. It's a great breakfast spot with lots of options. There are some unique items on their menu as well as healthy options. On our recent visit they had organic wheat sourdough bread! It was really good. Be careful when ordering a create your own omelette. Our omelette ended up be $15 after adding 2-3 items. The place is small, so on weekends definitely expect to wait for a table during peak times. The line speaks to the popularity and quality of the food. The service has always been friendly and the food delicious. There is a small parking lot on the side as well as street-side parking read more

Uncommon Grounds - Omelete with Potatoes and Sourdough Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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This is a wonderful family owned business that serve delicious breakfasts and lunches.

This place is consistently great. I often get the California Omelette. The coffee is so good, a brand you don't usually find. Great stuff. read more

It's a little small, but! The food was great. And was quick. Super yum! And it's local, always support local. My friend said their lattes were delicious. read more

Food is good, Service is abysmal. Asked server for extra napkin and she pointed to the napkin dispenser saying 'there they are' behind us at the entrance and walked away. If I ever go there again, I will not tip a cent. I have no idea why there is a tip jar at the register. read more

This place is one of the best breakfast places I have found. Food is fresh and delicious with satisfying portions. Traditional breakfast plus more! Great service with an attentive staff in such a vibrant atmosphere. read more

It was one of the best brunches I've had in my area! This place was bustling with people even during COVID and that's how I knew this was going to be good. They did a great job of taking COVID precautions. There are many tables with shades outside and everything was well sanitized. Once you pick an empty table, you can go inside (only 3 people at a time) to order. They were a little slow in terms of getting through people but the food came out relatively quickly! Food: I ordered the southern style Benedict ($14.99) for myself and the huevos rancheros ($9.99) for my mom. I loved that they put their own twist on classic dishes to make it amazing! I loved the combination of ingredients in the Benedict. The andouille sausage paired well with the chipotle hollandaise that has a little kick. It wasn't overly salty either! The eggs were poached to medium rather than a classic runny egg. The English muffin was relatively large too. But the english muffin wasn't too tough and crispy enough. My mom fell in love with her huevos rancheros! She loved that it was served in a crispy tortilla bowl as it added another layer of texture. The eggs were a little tough but well seasoned. The veggies were hidden underneath the eggs but they were also very well cooked - not mushy at all and maintained its crunch! The home fries were also crispy and great with ketchup Tabasco mix. The service was extremely nice and I know my mom and I will be coming back here!! read more

Uncommon Grounds - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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