Foundation Grounds
Coffee Shop$$$$
Maplewood
"their Goshen coffee"(3 Tips)
"Their coffee is always good but be sure and try the Goo Balls."(3 Tips)
"The goddess sandwich is amazing."(2 Tips)
"The chocolate scone was wonderful!"(5 Tips)
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Quiche is reasonably priced, has delicious crust. Gooballs have a nice sweetness balance, flourless pb cookies are a bit too sweet. Atmosphere inside is very relaxed, not too loud, pleasant
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Danny ReddenOctober 19, 2019Great vibe. Their is a previous review about outlets blocked (that is outdated). Plenty of outlets here and no limit on how long you can use WiFi. Very chill spot in the hearth of maplewood.
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Michael MorganDecember 21, 2018Wonderful atmosphere located in historic downtown Maplewood. I love that this shop offers cute outdoor seating that is covered and has lights strung up above. The Swanson quiche is also wonderful.UpvoteDownvote
I love Foundation Grounds. Staff is so friendly, food is fresh and tasty. Try the vegan tempeh salad grilled sandwich, you will not be disappointed!UpvoteDownvote- Karen>ArchCityHomesOctober 20, 2011Really comfy place to hang out, but they recently covered over all of their outlets and now only give you 1 hour of wifi with a purchase. If you want lunch, perfect. Want a place to work, not so much.Upvote4Downvote
Everything here is AMAZING! The breakfast burritos... sandwiches... soups... oh yeah, and the coffee!!! Love this spot. Staff is super awesome too.Upvote1Downvote
Riverfront TimesAugust 14, 2014Drinks at Foundation Grounds are easily made dairy-free and vegan-friendly, with soy and almond milks available. Read more
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Sophie LambJanuary 26, 2019Cute little cafe. They have amazing pastries and drinks. Good atmosphere and would be a good place to studyUpvoteDownvote
Christine NobbeMay 13, 2018On the weekend the cheddar cheese scones are fabulous, but they sell out quickly. Great place to sit outside with your doggie.UpvoteDownvote
Kelly BlickApril 20, 2017Not a huge fan of their coffee. This place is always packed so my opinion is not a popular one. Always people here working. It's a great space for that.UpvoteDownvote- Riverfront TimesJuly 30, 2013Come for a wide selection of food and coffee options, all emphasizing organic, gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free or vegan diets. http://bit.ly/1ckZUZQUpvote2Downvote
Go! MagazineOctober 6, 2011Are you a vegan hankering for an egg- and dairy-free brownie? Foundation Grounds has 'em, and they're more dense, delicately sweet and decadent than any "carnivore" brownie out there. (Betha Whitlow)Upvote3Downvote- Riverfront TimesSeptember 30, 2013The pumpkin spice latte -- as with all of FG's drinks -- is easily made dairy-free and vegan-friendly, with soy or almond milk. http://bit.ly/GzvsA9
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Victoria WhiteJuly 17, 2014Vegan Tempeh Salad sandwich and espresso macchiato. Both incredibly good!!
UpvoteDownvote- Jonathan GarlandDecember 15, 2013The Quiche is exquisite, all varieties and their Goshen coffee is excellent. Nice comfy place to hang out for a bit.UpvoteDownvote
- Taylor S.April 14, 2015The goddess sandwich is amazing. Not so amazing- you only get 60 mins of wifi with a purchase, and there are basically no outlets in the entire cafe.UpvoteDownvote
Matthew HundleyMay 3, 2013If you find yourself in Maplewood, then you are required to grab a cup at Foundation Grounds. A great place to stop after a Schlafly brewery tour.UpvoteDownvote
Damon PietrasNovember 2, 2014Excellent coffee and extremely kind and helpful staff. Just down the street from Strange Donuts.UpvoteDownvote
Sarah WilsonMarch 21, 2013Laid back, free wi-fi, good homemade food and a "bottom-less cup" coffee option. I'm surprised I ever leave. ;)Upvote8Downvote
Simply the best. Sandwiches, soups, baked goods, coffee, and especially, people who work here!Upvote3Downvote
Their ham & cheese burrito is great to eat at any time if day. Whomever their source is for ham, I hope they keep them; it's ham with flavor that's hard to beat.Upvote1Downvote
Jzika HoaglandSeptember 25, 2012Kind of picky about my coffee. The traditional european style cappucino is so good, I drank two!
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Get the iced coffee; it's the best in St. Louis ... and that's because 1) they use Goshen Coffee and 2) they use coffee ice cubes so the taste never gets watered down!Upvote3Downvote
Love that they serve a "traditional" cappuccino aka the size a cappuccino should be. DeliciousUpvoteDownvote
Bruce ChulkaMarch 21, 2013Their coffee is always good but be sure and try the Goo Balls.Upvote1Downvote
Amanda GoldsteinAugust 8, 2012Get the iced coffee! Instead of regular ice that would water your coffee down, they use frozen coffee ice cubes.Upvote2Downvote
Brooke FosterOctober 20, 2009Go to Foundation Grounds and order an iced drink, then marvel at the ingenuity of espresso ice cubes. Enjoy comfy chairs, super-fast WiFi, and (on occasion) Arcade Fire on the stereo.Upvote4Downvote
Samantha WisdomJuly 15, 2011Get an iced coffee. The coffee is delicious, plus: espresso icecubes? Ingenious!
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CAT ComputersSeptember 23, 2011Bring a receipt from Foundation Grounds to CAT Computers & get 20% off service! Call us @ (314)646-1880, located in Maplewood - serving home & business over 8 yrsUpvoteDownvote
Rebecca BarrJune 12, 2011You HAVE to try the vegan strawberry mousse. It's absolutely delightful!UpvoteDownvote
Honey cardamom muffin is a perfect mix of sweet and spicy.UpvoteDownvote
The Bens Ham n cheese burrito is super tasty!UpvoteDownvote
- Rebecca BarrJune 12, 2011Their "Lacy" sandwich is to die for! Gotta try it with the side salad! :)UpvoteDownvote
Paul KimNovember 28, 2014Support your locally owned and operated coffee establishment.UpvoteDownvote
Nic DowneyFebruary 15, 2013Hipster christians may pontificate at the table behind you while you're trying to work.Upvote2Downvote
Amazing selection of fantastic vegan foods!!UpvoteDownvote
Looking for something different? Try a latte with raspberry and vanilla.UpvoteDownvote
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Foundation Grounds
7298 Manchester Rd (Marshall Avenue)
Maplewood, MO 63143
United States
Maplewood, MO 63143
United States
Closed until 7:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
(314) 601-3588
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