The Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream

It's my favorite coffee shop. They have wide variety of coffee and tea.People who works here very knowledgeable and helpful,paying attention to the details. Place by itself is well maintained and always clean. They also have a little kids area, table games,flowers from local florist. Atmosphere is cozy and friendly.

I grew up in Milford and was happy to see they had a local roaster when I was back a few years ago for a visit. The coffee, baristas, and atmosphere were great. My Brother sent a bag of beans recently (espresso blend) and they were fantastic on the home rig.

London Fog with lavender syrup instead of vanilla is THE BEST! My family and I highly recommend The Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream.

As you can see from the pictures posted, The dishes are so yummy and the coffee, particularly the mocha latte is fresh and delish! Walking into the establishment, I can smell the fresh ground coffee even through my mask and settle into one of their unique chairs and really take in the atmosphere. James and his wife has owned this quaint business for a few years and boasts a solid business even during Covid. I have to check out their Northville location which is perfect for all adults but you can bring the kids so they can romp on the upper floor for hours of entertainment and beautiful graphics of the creatures from our oceans. I highly recommend this place! Oh, by the way. I had the Amp. Very delicious and filling. I love the avocado!

This is my go-to coffee store in the area. Yea, there are starbucks and the like in the area. Want to help out a local small business while getting a better product? Shop at The Proving Grounds.nnThe atmosphere is subtle and relaxing, featuring natural woods, eclectic but low-key furniture, and unassuming music. One of my favorite places in Milford to relax for an hour or so and crack a book.nnAs far as product, I've always greatly enjoyed their coffee, and their Ice cream (I forget where they get it from, I believe it's local) is divine. They also have the ability to press some hot sandwiches; nothing too especial, but great if you're there to hang out and get peckish.nnStaff has always been cheerful and professional every time I've been, and seem to have fun.nnMy one complaint, and it's hardly that, is that there are occasionally an issue with seating, especially during a rush. I feel like this is just the nature of an older, slimmer, downtown building, however there is a decent section of floor room dedicated to a children's play-area which I feel may add to this problem. It's completely understandable why it's there; Milford is a very family-friendly town, and often I see families bringing their children to play while they relax and sip coffee. It's just hard to see when there are no children in the store and seating is tight; it feels like it compounds the smaller, skinny building situation.nnThat all said, I don't expect, or really want, it to be changed in the future. The kids really seem to get a kick out of it, and I have a sneaking suspicion there might be a collective hoopla from the regulars were it ever to be removed.nnAll and all, a fantastic local business and product. Great place to meet up in Milford, whatever the reason. Looking forward to visiting in the future, when it is (Covid-wise) safe to do so!