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Breaking New Grounds
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 8 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Breaking New Grounds
12 reviews in English
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Review from Rich J.
Durham, NH
4/16/2012
Great Hipster coffee shop in Durham....always has the most interesting flavors!
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Review from Matt S.
Newmarket, NH
4/29/2012
Let me say that the coffee is great. After that....well not so great. I ordered a brownie for a snack. It was $2 for a hockey puck! I exchanged it for a cookie. That was like eating a frisbee! The place was filthy and had no selection compared to the Portsmouth location. Go for coffee but that's it!
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Review from Anne F.
Manchester, NH
3/25/2012
Great tea! Great coffee! And the gelato (when they have it) is DELICIOUS! Best in Durham!
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Review from Bridget D.
Salem, MA
10/17/2008
B rad told me that this joint had tasty concoctions, even better than *bucks. I trust that guy, so I was up for sampling a warm caffeine beverage at this cute little coffee shop on the UNH campus/downtown of Durham.
B selected an iced coconut mocha latte style coffee drink. I was impressed with this choice. It was a nice combo of flavors, although the mocha did settle a bit on the bottom. Since B rad is a man(boy) he opted for no straw, so perhaps the flavors would blend better when sipped through one. That is how I would roll. They have other tasty sounding combinations as well, like banana mocha and raspberry mocha. However, as I am trying to move away from coffee (addiction) I selected a classic standby, a hot soy chai latte. This can often be a test for a coffee shop and I think Breaking New Grounds passed with a solid B. The spice was nice, not too overpowering, good level of foam, good non-tongue burning temperature. I enjoyed it.
We also decided to partake in a sweet to go along with our bevs. There were some biscotti, cookies, and an interesting looking rectangular item. The chap at the counter said it was a snicker cheesecake bar. Okay! The total for our treats was less than 9 smacks and they were served by the pleasant young staff promptly and politely.
We took a seat at one of the tables inside. B rad unwrapped the cheesecake bar and went at it with a plastic knife. He took a slice and placed it in his mouth. The look on his face was intriguing, a slight head tilt, some cocentration, a solid poker face. And then his review, "it tastes like nothing." Agreed. It had no discernible flavor, certainly not of snickers or cheesecake. I am fascinated when an item full of flavorful ingredients combines in a way that removes all the taste. So strange. We still ate it anyway. :) -
Review from Julie B.
2/11/2010 2 Check-ins Here
BNG has all the makings of any coffee shop with a few extras and an indy feel.
The service here is great, and the prices are very reasonable. There are a variety of beverages both iced and hot, as well as a long list of teas. What I like the most is there is a special bucket to dump any excess coffee in case you want more room. It's a relatively small cafe but there are some nice tables and couches.
They also have gelato, which earns this place the 5th star in my book. -
Review from Jessica W.
Durham, NH
6/7/2011
Breaking New Grounds is a wonderful spot to hang out and have the coffee of your choice - or maybe a little hot chocolate! Love the White Chocolate Mocha - my favorite. The outside seating is a treat and the staff is always nice and helpful. Prices are reasonable.
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Review from Eliza M.
1/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
I used to work at BNG for two years in college and still love that coffee shop. Even though I don't live in new england anymore, I find myself craving their ethiopian or kenyan coffee-- all roasted on site! It's always full of college kids [duh.... it's a college town] but I like how the locals go there as well. The owner is a very nice guy who's done a great job of setting up a nice little coffee shop!
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Review from Becca G.
Lee, NH
12/19/2010
I love this place! The place is so cozy and warm and even though i havn't tried the coffee myself all my friends say its good. I will probably go back and try some coffee before to long and tell you guys about it.
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Review from Alex L.
Dover, NH
3/23/2009
A great little coffee shop with lots of nooks and crannies that one can sit at. The atmosphere is probably the best feature of this coffee shop.
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Review from Erica C.
2/28/2010
I was a bit obsessed with their "Funky Monkey" drink during my UNH days. Mmm banana mocha. BNG has daily specials that are usually really good and a reason to try a new drink. A great place to meet up with people and also a great place to study in a relaxed environment. The employees were always really nice and helpful.
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Review from Michael N.
Somerville, MA
5/16/2006
BNG is where the home is. great place to catch up with old friends. getting school work done, or even just reading the daily paper.
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Review from Courtney C.
Somerville, MA
5/31/2010
I miss BNG so much. So cozy and inviting, and the pervasive smell of coffee beans is the greatest. The coffee isn't the greatest, but it is good and they always brew a few blends at a time so you have a few choices. Luckily their selection of whole beans is sizeable, and if you take some home, grind them properly and brew it a little stronger... Excellent. If they have Tanzanian Peaberry, go for it.
