On What Grounds?

7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Monday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Type: Sweets and Ice Cream
Features: Cafe/Deli, Lite Fare
 On What Grounds? is a locally owned coffee shop and breakfast stop in Berlin, Maryland. We are proud to feature Intelligentsia Coffee, roasted according to the highest standards and carefully prepared by our highly trained and experienced baristas. 

In addition to our high-quality coffee, we also offer a wide selection of specialty teas, breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and pastries, house made chocolates (and whipped cream!), and a heaping handful of small-town charm.

On What Grounds?: Coffee so good, it shouldn't be legal.
On What Grounds?

Recent Reviews

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Randy Baker : 5 on 6/29/2026 5:30 pm
Started our exploring here today. I had a Pina colada smoothie, the large was more than enough. My husband had a delicious bagel sandwhich. Very nice coffee & food stop.
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Erick Roldan : 5 on 6/25/2026 4:04 pm
Berlin Café is one of my favorite spots! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and has the perfect vibe whether you’re stopping in for a quick coffee or staying awhile to relax. What really makes this place special is the incredible staff. Christina and Michael are absolutely fantastic, always friendly, attentive, and genuinely make you feel valued every time you visit. Great coffee, great ambiance, and even better people. Highly recommend!
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Darcy D : 5 on 8/4/2025 12:09 am
Adorable place and delicious coffee! Stopped in with my best friend during a town event. The shop was so cute and the German Chocolate Latte was probably the BEST latte I've ever had! I've visited many cafes and consumed A LOT of lattes in my life, and I'm super impressed. It is listed as a featured drink, so I hope they have this option regularly because I will definitely get this again the next time I'm in town.
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