Breaking New Grounds — Restaurant in Durham

I’m a regular at this cafe and I love most everything about it. The food is great, service is very fast, drinks are good, staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I have few complaints, the bathroom is pretty bad, it’s old and often very dirty. Some do the couch chairs are completely past their prime and ripped up. And most of the power outlets do not work, which is a struggle as a college student studying. But my biggest issue is the treatment towards the staff, i’ve been in there a few times now where there has been lots of items out and angry customers taking it out on the staff. Which is should be the manager or owners responsibility to refill anything out. It seems to stress the staff out beyond words and I feel for them as someone in the...

Breaking New Grounds is definitely my favorite coffeeshop in NH.

The beans are roasted in the store, normally in early morning hours. See the video for the reference.

If this place was in Boston or Cambridge one had to stay in line to get a table.

This place offers the best coffee you can get in a coffeeshop. There is a wide variety of beans roasted and available to purchase.

Everyday there is at least one single origin light roast drip coffee available, which does not leave a reason to want a pour over.

The espresso also has an...

My favorite coffee shop in Durham -- I become an iced coffee addict in the summer, and Breaking New Grounds is a great place to get my coffee fix (don't worry -- they also have decaf iced coffee, so you can stay cool without bouncing off the walls).

Locally owned, fair prices, great coffee, delicious bagels, vegan baked goods, friendly staff, name that involves a pun -- what more could you ask for?

Be aware that you WILL run into someone you know there -- it's just that kind...