True Grounds Menu (Update 2025)
Step into True Grounds, a coffee haven nestled in Somerville's Ball Square. This cozy spot offers an impressive menu that champions quality and flavor. At the heart of the experience are their exceptional brews, prominently featuring the beloved Iced Vietnamese coffee and an array of single-origin drip options. Prepare your taste buds for a delightful selection of baked goods, including magical pumpkin chip muffins and irresistible chocolate chip cookies, celebrated by many patrons.
- Breakfast sandwiches are a highlight, with egg bagels and creative pesto wraps earning rave reviews.
- The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxation or catching up with friends.
- True Grounds also fosters community with board games and local art displays that add to its charm.
The friendly staff truly elevate the experience, making you feel like a regular with every visit. Whether you're after an afternoon pick-me-up or a laid-back breakfast, True Grounds promises a memorable culinary journey.
Drinks - Hot Drinks
Drip Coffee
Au Lait
Medium Roast (Todos Santos) or Dark Roast (Bulletin Blend) Coffee from Broadsheet Made w/ Steamed Milk of Your Choice
Vietnamese Coffee
Broadsheet’s Dark Roast (Bulletin Blend) Coffee w/ Sweetened Condensed Milk
Espresso
A Double Espresso Made with (Headliner) From Broadsheet Coffee
Americano
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) from Broadsheet Hot Water
Steeped Tea
Your Choice of Tea from MEM Tea
Chai Latte
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) Steamed w/ Your Choice of Milk
Dirty Chai Latte
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) Steamed w/ Your Choice of Milk
London Fog
Earl Gray Tea & House Vanilla Syrup, Steam w/ Milk of Your Choice
Matcha Latte
Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Vanilla Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Mocha
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Hazelnut Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Spanish Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Cajeta Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Bee's Knees Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Cappuccino
Equal Parts Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet, Steamed Milk of Your Choice, and Foam
Cortado
Equal Parts Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet & Steamed Milk of Your Choice. It's a Barista's Main Way to Enjoy Espresso.
Traditional Macchiato
This is NOT a Starbucks Macchiato. A Starbucks Macchiato is a Latte. This is a Traditional Macchiato - A Double Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with a Dollop of Milk Foam of Your Choice.
Box Of Joe
Choice of Medium Roast (Todos Santos) or Dark Roast (Bulletin) Coffee For 10 People. Takes 15 Minutes to Prepare.
Hot Chocolate
House Made Chocolate Syrup with Your Choice of Milk, Steamed to Perfection
Flat White
Equal Parts Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet, Steamed Milk of Your Choice, and Foam
Iced Coffee
Made with Broadsheet’s Bulletin Blend. Rich, Bold, Dark Chocolatey Goodness.
Cold Brew
Weekly Rotating Batch of Cold Brew -- We Always Use Single Origin Coffee (Meaning It Comes From A Single Farm or Region) -- Brewed for 24 Hours in Cold Water to Best Develop and Showcase the Flavors
Iced Vietnamese
Iced Coffee (Bulletin) From Broadsheet Mixed with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Iced Espresso
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet, Served Over Ice
Iced Americano
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz), Served Over Ice Water
Iced Tea
Your Choice of Iced Tea (Not From Concentrate) From MEM
Iced Chai
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) with Your Choice of Milk & Served Over Ice
Iced Dirty Chai
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) with Your Choice of Milk & Served Over Ice
Iced Matcha Latte
Iced London Fog
Iced Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Vanilla Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Mocha
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Hazelnut Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Spanish Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
TG Iced Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Cajeta Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Bee's Knees Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Drinks - Iced Drinks
Hot Drinks
Drip Coffee
Au Lait
Medium Roast (Todos Santos) or Dark Roast (Bulletin Blend) Coffee from Broadsheet Made w/ Steamed Milk of Your Choice
Vietnamese Coffee
Broadsheet’s Dark Roast (Bulletin Blend) Coffee w/ Sweetened Condensed Milk
Espresso
A Double Espresso Made with (Headliner) From Broadsheet Coffee
Americano
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) from Broadsheet Hot Water
Steeped Tea
Your Choice of Tea from MEM Tea
Chai Latte
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) Steamed w/ Your Choice of Milk
Dirty Chai Latte
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) Steamed w/ Your Choice of Milk
London Fog
Earl Gray Tea & House Vanilla Syrup, Steam w/ Milk of Your Choice
Matcha Latte
Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Vanilla Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Mocha
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Hazelnut Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Spanish Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Cajeta Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Bee's Knees Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with Steamed Milk and a Small Layer of Foam
Cappuccino
Equal Parts Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet, Steamed Milk of Your Choice, and Foam
Cortado
Equal Parts Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet & Steamed Milk of Your Choice. It's a Barista's Main Way to Enjoy Espresso.
Traditional Macchiato
This is NOT a Starbucks Macchiato. A Starbucks Macchiato is a Latte. This is a Traditional Macchiato - A Double Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet with a Dollop of Milk Foam of Your Choice.
Box Of Joe
Choice of Medium Roast (Todos Santos) or Dark Roast (Bulletin) Coffee For 10 People. Takes 15 Minutes to Prepare.
Hot Chocolate
House Made Chocolate Syrup with Your Choice of Milk, Steamed to Perfection
Flat White
Equal Parts Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet, Steamed Milk of Your Choice, and Foam
Iced Coffee
Made with Broadsheet’s Bulletin Blend. Rich, Bold, Dark Chocolatey Goodness.
Cold Brew
Weekly Rotating Batch of Cold Brew -- We Always Use Single Origin Coffee (Meaning It Comes From A Single Farm or Region) -- Brewed for 24 Hours in Cold Water to Best Develop and Showcase the Flavors
Iced Vietnamese
Iced Coffee (Bulletin) From Broadsheet Mixed with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Iced Espresso
A Double Shot of Espresso (Headliner) From Broadsheet, Served Over Ice
Iced Americano
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz), Served Over Ice Water
Iced Tea
Your Choice of Iced Tea (Not From Concentrate) From MEM
Iced Chai
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) with Your Choice of Milk & Served Over Ice
Iced Dirty Chai
House-Made Chai (Not from Concentrate) with Your Choice of Milk & Served Over Ice
Iced Matcha Latte
Iced London Fog
Iced Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Vanilla Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Mocha
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Hazelnut Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Spanish Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
TG Iced Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Cajeta Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Bee's Knees Latte
A Double Shot of Espresso (Or a Quad Shot If You Get 24oz) with Your Choice of Milk, Served Over Ice
Iced Drinks
Pastries - Fresh Baked Goods!
Maple Oat Scone
Blueberry Scone
Cranberry Orange Scone
Chocolate Chunk Scone
Sriracha Ham Scone
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin
White Choco Raz Muffin
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Trail Mix Cookie
Oatmeal Raisin
Pao De Queijo
Maple Oat Scone
Blueberry Scone
Cranberry Orange Scone
Chocolate Chunk Scone
Sriracha Ham Scone
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin
White Choco Raz Muffin
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Trail Mix Cookie
Oatmeal Raisin
Pao De Queijo
Fresh Baked Goods!
Food - Breakfast
Breads & Spreads
Ball Square Basic
2 Eggs & Cabot Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (Lactose Free!) Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Sunny
2 Eggs, Vermont White Cheddar, & Sun-Dried Tomato Spread on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *contains Dairy in Sunny Spread & Scrambled Eggs*
HECTO
Hickory Smoked Ham, 2 Scrambled Eggs, Cabot Sharp White Cheddar, Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
BECTO
Bacon, 2 Eggs, Cabot White Cheddar (lactose free!) Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion Your Choice of Bread. Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Chipotle Burrito
2 Eggs, Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Tomato, Chopped Spinach, Grilled Onions, Roasted Red Pepper, & Chipotle Mayo on Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Homestyle Burrito
2 Scrambled Eggs, Avocado Mash, Bacon & Roasted Potatoes Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Pesto GOAT Wrap
2 Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, & Chopped Spinach Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Avo Toast
Two Slices of Toast, Topped w/ Avocado Mash, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, & Drizzle of Olive Oil
Hummus I'm Home
Bagel & Lox
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Cucumber & Tomato on your choice of Bagel, Country White or Multigrain Toast
Holy Dijonoli
Ode To Owen
BLT
Food - Lunch
Breakfast
Breads & Spreads
Ball Square Basic
2 Eggs & Cabot Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (Lactose Free!) Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Sunny
2 Eggs, Vermont White Cheddar, & Sun-Dried Tomato Spread on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *contains Dairy in Sunny Spread & Scrambled Eggs*
HECTO
Hickory Smoked Ham, 2 Scrambled Eggs, Cabot Sharp White Cheddar, Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
BECTO
Bacon, 2 Eggs, Cabot White Cheddar (lactose free!) Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion Your Choice of Bread. Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Chipotle Burrito
2 Eggs, Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Tomato, Chopped Spinach, Grilled Onions, Roasted Red Pepper, & Chipotle Mayo on Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Homestyle Burrito
2 Scrambled Eggs, Avocado Mash, Bacon & Roasted Potatoes Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Pesto GOAT Wrap
2 Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, & Chopped Spinach Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Avo Toast
Two Slices of Toast, Topped w/ Avocado Mash, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, & Drizzle of Olive Oil
Hummus I'm Home
Bagel & Lox
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Cucumber & Tomato on your choice of Bagel, Country White or Multigrain Toast
Holy Dijonoli
Ode To Owen
BLT
Lunch
Retail - Grab & Go
Overnight Oats - PB
Peanut Butter Banana OR Chocolate Coconut IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Oats from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Overnight Oats - Berry Nut
Yogurt - Van Pear
Greek Yogurt, Topped w/ House-Made Granola, House Jam, & Pomegranate Molasses IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Yogurt & Granola from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Yogurt - Tri Berry
Greek Yogurt, Topped w/ House-Made Granola, House Jam, & Pomegranate Molasses IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Yogurt & Granola from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Pumpkin Bread W/ Cream Cheese Icing
IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Bread from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Orange Juice
Apple Cider
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Kombucha - Ginger Boost
Kombucha - Morning Glory
Bottled Water
Bulletin (Broadsheet)
Headliner (Broadsheet)
Winter Solstice (Pavement)
Single Origin (Broadsheet)
3 Of Cups (Pavement)
Single Origin (Pavement)
Retail - Retail Coffee
Retail - Other Retail
Day Old Bagels
Day Old Bread Loaf
Banana
Overnight Oats - PB
Peanut Butter Banana OR Chocolate Coconut IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Oats from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Overnight Oats - Berry Nut
Yogurt - Van Pear
Greek Yogurt, Topped w/ House-Made Granola, House Jam, & Pomegranate Molasses IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Yogurt & Granola from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Yogurt - Tri Berry
Greek Yogurt, Topped w/ House-Made Granola, House Jam, & Pomegranate Molasses IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Yogurt & Granola from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Pumpkin Bread W/ Cream Cheese Icing
IF ORDERING IN SHOP - GRAB & GO with your Bread from our RETAIL FRIDGE
Orange Juice
Apple Cider
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Kombucha - Ginger Boost
Kombucha - Morning Glory
Bottled Water
Grab & Go
Retail Coffee
Bulletin (Broadsheet)
Headliner (Broadsheet)
Winter Solstice (Pavement)
Single Origin (Broadsheet)
3 Of Cups (Pavement)
Single Origin (Pavement)
Day Old Bagels
Day Old Bread Loaf
Banana
Other Retail
Breakfast - Breakfast Sammies & MORE
Breads & Spreads
Ball Square Basic
2 Eggs & Cabot Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (Lactose Free!) Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Sunny
2 Eggs, Vermont White Cheddar, & Sun-Dried Tomato Spread on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *contains Dairy in Sunny Spread & Scrambled Eggs*
HECTO
Hickory Smoked Ham, 2 Scrambled Eggs, Cabot Sharp White Cheddar, Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
BECTO
Bacon, 2 Eggs, Cabot White Cheddar (lactose free!) Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion Your Choice of Bread. Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Chipotle Burrito
2 Eggs, Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Tomato, Chopped Spinach, Grilled Onions, Roasted Red Pepper, & Chipotle Mayo on Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Homestyle Burrito
2 Scrambled Eggs, Avocado Mash, Bacon & Roasted Potatoes Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Pesto GOAT Wrap
2 Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, & Chopped Spinach Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Avo Toast
Two Slices of Toast, Topped w/ Avocado Mash, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, & Drizzle of Olive Oil
Hummus I'm Home
Bagel & Lox
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Cucumber & Tomato on your choice of Bagel, Country White or Multigrain Toast
BLT
Breads & Spreads
Ball Square Basic
2 Eggs & Cabot Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (Lactose Free!) Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Sunny
2 Eggs, Vermont White Cheddar, & Sun-Dried Tomato Spread on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *contains Dairy in Sunny Spread & Scrambled Eggs*
HECTO
Hickory Smoked Ham, 2 Scrambled Eggs, Cabot Sharp White Cheddar, Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion on Your Choice of Bread, Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
BECTO
Bacon, 2 Eggs, Cabot White Cheddar (lactose free!) Sliced Tomato, & Red Onion Your Choice of Bread. Bagel, or Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Chipotle Burrito
2 Eggs, Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Tomato, Chopped Spinach, Grilled Onions, Roasted Red Pepper, & Chipotle Mayo on Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Homestyle Burrito
2 Scrambled Eggs, Avocado Mash, Bacon & Roasted Potatoes Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
The Pesto GOAT Wrap
2 Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, & Chopped Spinach Your Choice of White or Wheat Wrap *scrambled eggs contain milk*
Avo Toast
Two Slices of Toast, Topped w/ Avocado Mash, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, & Drizzle of Olive Oil
Hummus I'm Home
Bagel & Lox
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Cucumber & Tomato on your choice of Bagel, Country White or Multigrain Toast