Let's be honest…read more Ruston isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think of craft coffee, fresh pastries, thoughtful small plates, and palate-forward cocktails. Then there's Common Goods. On a recent trip from New Orleans to North Louisiana, my friend Jacob rounded up a mix of locals and out-of-towners and said, "Trust me." He was right. Where do I even start? I use this word sparingly, but this place is a vibe. I walked in not knowing what to expect and immediately noticed the velvet yellow sectional, the clean design, and a room that was the perfect blend of curated and comfortable. Nothing was working too hard, yet everything felt intentional. Then came the cocktail menu. Whoever put it together understands balance. Sweet. Sour. Spice. Earth. The presentation was superb. I ordered the New Fashioned. Then another. Then...well...let's just say I quit counting after three. The Earl Grey infusion works, it somehow it makes a great Old Fashioned feel lighter, brighter, and completely new. The personal chocolate cake with salted caramel disappeared almost as fast as it hit the table. It was the unanimous favorite. My friends Paul and Racheal loved it so much they got their own, in chocolate and raspberry. The bread service deserves a mention. Fresh bread with balsamic and infused olive oil sounds simple. But there was complexity and finish in both. The bread had crisp edges and a soft middle. By the end of the night I was spellbound by their magic. Common Goods isn't just a great spot for Ruston. It's a place that could hold its own in New Orleans, Nashville, or Austin without anyone batting an eye. This place is a gem. And I'm officially obsessed. If you live in Ruston, this should be a weekly spot.

I really like this place. The vibes were there as soon as you walk in the door and the design was…read moresuper chill. The food and service were both really good!

This place was a welcome gem while traveling. I needed caffeine to refuel and it's in the name that…read morethey had food. Easily sold on the daily special of steak sliders and side of veggies! Lovely ambience inside but it was a busy with a group of ladies that seemed to be having the best of time. I sat out on the front porch/deck in the shade enjoyed my lunch! Can't wait to pass through Rayville again!!!

Not that great for the price. Prices are higher than Starbucks. I didn't try any food but the…read morecoffee was very basic and priced high.

Not much to say, great coffee a great vibe and workers are friendly. Nice chill placeread more

Stopped by for breakfast and it was very tasty. Croissant breakfast sando's were on point but the…read morecheese grits were amazing! Great local spot!

Fabulous lunch at this unique spot in the older downtown area. Industrial vibe with a decent…read morelunchtime crowd. The salmon poke bowl was fabulous. Spicy, with plenty of flavor and a large portion.

This was the best coffee was had in Monroe! Wonderful ambiance, creative menu, friendly service.read more

This please was AWESOME!!!!! First, the inside was so clean and peaceful, would be perfect for…read moregetting some work done! Now the food, 1000000/10! The breakfast burrito was the best burrito I ever had. The muffin was also so good, not too much blueberry flavor which is how I like it and had a hit of cinnamon! The worker was very helpful and made some great recommendations! Definitely a new favorite breakfast spot!

A very cute spot in an old house !…read more The first day i went in for a breakfast sandwhich and the didn't have any of their hot food which was a bummer so I only had coffee. I got the brown butter coffee and it was good, lots of foam which doesn't bother me! The next day I went back for a breakfast burrito. Bacon, egg, hash browns, green & red peppers and enchilada sauce. The tortilla tasted homemade which i liked and it had good flavor! Everything was just soft. If there were more bacon or the hash browns were crispy or if the burrito was a little crispy (baked?) it would be better for me. The staff was very sweet both times and it took no time to get my food or coffee.

I am unsure how to rate because I was unable to try the various lunch options listed on the…read morewebsite. They don't offer them. But are hoping to soon as they just purchased new kitchen equipment. Might want to call ahead before traveling here to eat, as I did.

Had their lox bagel it's better than many other places. And their juice is good and doesn't taste…read morecheapened. Fast service and good spot to sit. A nice store to buy vitamins too

Good Lord what a great place!…read more Hubby & I rolled in here needing some strong Cuban coffees to go! Score!!! Walking in, the place looks brand new, totally adorable & smelled so good we decided to hang around & stuff our faces while we were there with whatever they were cooking! Yeah! Lol We got their signature coconut cream seafood soup with the giant crab & the beef tacos, which are suppose to be their most popular dish. YUM! We have not stopped talking about this hidden jewel since we got back home! :)... The seafood soup was 2.die4! Hubby & I ate the whole thing. Then we fought over the tacos! Hand crafted tortillas from their own dough. Succulent tender quality beef seasoned to perfection then topped with super fresh cilantro & avocado. I never eat beef tacos but these? These have stolen my heart :).. They come with a red & green salsa. Warning: The red sauce is very very very HOT. I mean it's VERY SPICY. My whole face was burning for the remaining 5 hours drive home. Use sparingly or prepare yourself for torture lol The Cuban coffee with milk was delightful. Hubby drank them both. Good times ;) We are already planning our next trip back here! We can't wait to return! Highly recommend :)'

Waitress wasn't able to answer any questions about the food. It was very basic interior but clean…read more The portions were large but nothing to write home about. Very similar to Mexican food in Texas. Chocolate cake tasted like chemicals- not fresh. I really wanted to like this place as I really enjoy some good Cuban food but this place was a bit of a disappointment.

It's so great to have a local coffee house here in West Monroe. I usually get the Andes Mint hot…read moredrink. I have to admit it's better than Starbucks Peppermint Mocha!! I've heard the lunch food is delicious, too! I'll have to try it out. Eat local!!

The people who worked there were nice, the food was not the drink sucked, someone needs to teach…read morethem how to put together a sandwich and make some coffee.