Breaking New Grounds

Yashar E. Azam

2023-10

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 amazing quality.Parking: Free parking available — need a parking ticket but the first hour is free.

Jin Lee

2023-05

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John M

2023-11

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Michelle Whisnant

2023-08

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Gloria Ribeiro

2022-05

Cute place with baked goods ,bagels, teas,and other treats. I had latte and my husband got a vanilla biscotti. This is located in a quaint college Town. Nice area to hang out.

Patrick Cotter

2023-05

My favorite spot on campus at UNH to get a coffee! The red bull infusions are also so good!

Peyton O'Connor

2023-05

Breaking New Grounds has never disappointed me on my many coffee runs throughout my time at UNH. The environment is so friendly, the shop is always clean, and the coffee is incredible. Whenever I’m stressed out, a BNG run is always the answer. Amazing business.

Zachary Sears

2023-05

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J W

2023-05

Everything is poor quality here, especially the espresso drinks, which all taste burnt. The floor and tables are usually really dirty and they only have one person working the counter.It's sad that coffee shops in Durham are able to be this bad and still scrape by just because they're in this location.

Kristen Germaske

2023-05

BNG is a staple of Durhan’s downtown. It’s the quintessential college town coffee shop. Super cozy to spend hours working, chatting or reading. As an alumni on the seacoast we make the trip out here at least once a month for beans to take home and a drink to walk around campus and enjoy the day. We love BNG!

Aeowyn Kendall

2023-09

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Emma Coolidge

2023-05

I come into this coffee shop all the time and I love it! The food and drinks are always vert fresh and taste amazing. The staff is also very friendly!

Mike Germaske

2023-05

The best coffee on the Seacoast of NH! Excellent options for flavored coffee (brewed-in, not the syrup). Would recommend to any coffee lover!

Meg E.

2017-05

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 of place ❤️.

Micah Warnock

2017-05

Excellent little coffee shop with roasted on site coffee beans. Excellent fresh made muffins that are still warm if you get there around 7am. Some students study here but it's not over run with the..

Erik K-V

2021-05

My friend and I ordered a Mocha and Cafe au Lait. Both were watery and the coffee tasted old. I loved coming to here and the Portsmouth location 10 years ago for great coffee. Since then, the Portsmouth location is gone and this location appears to have lessened in quality.

Kyle Lange

2022-05

Wow! Great customer service & friendly staff - shoutout to Meg & Madison that make my coffee every morning & are so sweet. I’m not a morning person but these girls are energized & personable! I walk out every morning with my coffee in hand & a big smile!

Lydia Beller-McKenna

2021-05

Definitely a Durham staple. I love going here. The blended coffees are my favorite, and they make great pastries/cookies. Plus they roast their own coffee so my family always gets our coffee beans from here.

Ben Buckley

2021-05

Wonderful place to get a great cup of coffee while you study or socialize. The lattes are excellent. Plus, the big windows in the front provide a nice vantage point to people watch.

Brian Stisser

2020-05

They roast their own beans and actually do it well. Their espresso roast is the rare one that isn't burnt. The employees actually make a good cappuccino. This place is what most small coffee shops want to be.

Nicholas Patrick

2023-05

great place for coffee and typically cheap.However I order the same thing every time and sometimes the price varies from 2.99 - 3.49 which i'm not sure why.

Hunter Grieve

2021-05

Good atmosphere and good coffee. Mask compliance isn't looking too great lately and I worry about vectors of exposure when staff prepare orders, move about the bar, and interact with staff and customers without masks. I look forward to patronizing BnG again after the pandemic.

Can Inci

2022-05

Nice and centrally located coffee shop. Not a huge selection of bakery items but all tasty. I had an Americano and it tasted great. Nice staff. Recommended.

Elizabeth Sheckler

2018-05

I gave bng a 4star review last year because despite loving the coffee, the place had a terrible broken couch and a gross bathroom. No longer! Bathroom was renovated and looks awesome. Coffee is still amazing. New couch makes me want to move in. Great local place; part of the UNH experience.

Jin Lee

2019-05

Good place to study or hang out with people. The seating became a bit uncomfortable but nice atmosphere.

Mezanur Rahman

2022-05

Not the best coffee in the town. I ordered a latte couple of times, and it doesn't taste that good. Also, they don't maintain their opening hours posted on Google map.

Andrea Tarbet

2020-05

I'm so happy that the Breaking New Grounds location in Durham, NH is still open! I was so sad when the location in downtown Portsmouth, NH closed. BNG has the best coffee in NH. I tried the bunny hop latte which was a coconut and chocolate latte and it was delicious!

Becky Holt

2019-05

BNG is always our favorite! Delicious drinks every time. We also used to get the coffee beans for birthdays or Christmas, but have gotten so spoiled by how good they are we won't even buy coffee anywhere else anymore!! ☕

Rachel Knapp

2020-05

The barrista made a spectacular almond milk latte... florished with some latte art...which is definitely hard to do with almond milk. This place is not just another coffee shop... They're a cafe staffed with coffee professionals. Skip dunkins, go here if you can!

Erica Sellers

2017-05

The coconut coffee here is amazing! I love the atmosphere, and the Cran Orange muffin is awesome! The gelato is perfect after a nice walk on a warm day