The Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream

I wanted to like this place but on three separate occasions it was real bad. Like throw away and go somewhere else bad. I go early in the morning and maybe the morning crew is just bad or not awake yet. Maybe people like lukewarm milk that passes for coffee? Maybe the thermometer is broken?

I gave them 2 stars because at least my dog enjoyed the bone they gave him.

The environment was spectacular. My friend and I were in town for a wedding and wanted a coffee place for breakfast. So happy I saw this on Google. I don't have kids but the kids area was a refreshing sight to see. Not many coffee shops are very kid friendly. Will definitely come again when I'm in the area.

Just wanted to shout out the gal with the platinum bob today whose name I don't know despite that she remembered mine after I left and came back. She was extremely kind and accommodating to my young children and me.

Not sure who is doing the talent booking now, but to tell someone who grew up in Milford and playing at the open mics here that they can no longer be booked because they are focusing on local talent, obviously has no clue! It’s impossible to get a hold of anyone here other than the person taking your order! So sad, we used to love this place.

We like to thing we wished this warm, welcoming, tasty coffee shop into existence ;) It's a perfect fit on our community-oriented Main Street. We love the natural, handmade syrups and offerings.

What's better than yoga & coffee?

Love this place! Great food options in addition to coffee. Service is always authentically friendly and helpful.

Breakfast sandwiches (and other sandwiches I haven’t tried yet)
Brown Dog Creamery ice cream
Crust Bakery items

Super great coffee and a comfortable place to work on homework

Update: I decided to give this place another try as I was downtown with my family we were looking for some coffee. Again, the place is beautiful. Even after suffering a fire recently they have managed to stay open. However the coffee, it's just not good. It's not awful but very weak and the drinks are just blah. This time however I have to add the staff was very unfriendly. The whole time there from start to finish we felt like we were a burden. Like we were bothering them by being in their establishment and ordering drinks. There was a man there don't know if he was an owner or what but he looked very agitated, didnt speak or greet anyone ( not only us) who walked in. He was storming about and eventually got his things and left. The girls at the counter were just going through the motions. No conversation, no personality just like they were being forced to serve you. We quickly drank our things and left. If I am going to pay for coffee out I don't want to be made to feel like I am bothering them by simply ordering. I really really wanted to like this place. Beautiful location, local business, wonderful concept. But man, it's just a no for me.

* I also want to say. We never complained about our drinks. We ordered directly off the menu no difficult orders or add ons so no being super obnoxious customers. *

Only been there once. Very friendly staff and beautiful inside. But the coffee wasnt anything to write home about. I mean it was good.. but So is my starbucks who knows me and makes my drink exact. I was hoping for a pow! I would go there again if close by.

Awesome coffee, great staff, kid play area, and ice cream window open to the sidewalk, what more do you want?! Talked to James, the owner for a while and was so nice to chat about how it all came about with him and his wife opening the shop.

tasty coffee and cozy couches. you don't see many coffee shops like this anymore. do us cozy coffee shop lovers a favor and give them your business! I love it. friendly knowledgeable staff. amazing selection. clean bathrooms. this place is wonderful!