Stopped by for breakfast! Iced latte was really good and both breakfast items were tasty as well. Prices were decent. We didn't stay to sit but the cafe space was cute and cozy. Pretty busy, though! I'm guessing it's a popular place to sit and do work, so people probably want to get there early to grab a spot. read more

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Very calm coffee shop. Popped in after walking around the area for a bathroom break and a drink. Bathroom was very neat and clean and even had a sign letting me know about their donation process (you can purchase a "second drink" to get a token and decide where your donation by dropping the token into a bucket). Staff were very nice. I asked for a cold brew with milk (turns out there's a little station off to the side where you can add milk and sweeteners which I really liked. Would love to see more syrup options over there though. There was only brown sugar syrup over there yesterday when I went.) and asked what the staff member's favorite treat was. Their response was the lemon bar, which I agree is FANTASTIC. read more

I stopped by common good cafe this morning on my way to my new job and was able to try their vanilla honey latte. It was so good! I even grabbed a sweatshirt on my way out after hearing about their amazing cause. Common good aims to improve the community they work in one coffee at a time. This includes working with local organizations to promote wellness and community wellbeing. I love how the cause goes to improve not just the organization, but also the environment of those they serve. They also serve amazing looking food (although I didn't grab any this morning). I'll definitely be returning in the future to support their business and the work they do. read more

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5 out if 5 for atmospherics and staff. Great place to sit and work. 5 out of 5 for ethical companies. I would work here every day if I lived here. read more

Pretty good coffee shop on Moody St! I ordered their breakfast sandwich which consisted of an english muffin topped with one egg and cheddar cheese. I added chipotle mayo on mine. It was pretty good! They pressed it like a panini which was cool so it was nice and toasty. I also got an iced coffee, which was good too. Nothing blew me away but they were good! It's definitely a great space to come study for students. They also offer office space to rent for anyone needing that which is very cool. They list these options on an iPad near the bathroom. Staff was very friendly too. All in all cool spot, check it out when in Waltham. read more

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This was one of my early reviews when I hadn't visited enough times yet, but since I started drinking coffee beverages, pretty much always flavored iced lattes in early 2023, as well as teas, this has been the café I've visited most often. The lattes are nothing short of fantastic, tasting so smooth and flavorful every time. There's plenty of espresso too if you like a lot of that to wake up for the day! This seems like the premier coffee destination of Moody Street in Waltham, being a nice, large space with seating and a couch to hang out or do work. They have a whole back area of offices where people can come to do work all day for a monthly subscription, and I think you get unlimited drip coffee access or something; maybe there are other perks too. Common Good also has many postings and fliers for community events, even some meetings happening right there. I'm so glad to live close enough to be able to visit enough. All the flavor syrups are made in house, and many with a brown sugar simple syrup base, a genius idea that I don't remember encountering anywhere else. The people there are also very nice and easy to talk to. They have very interesting seasonal specials, like a honey bee cortado, vanilla peach iced black tea in the summer and pumpkin spice/ube, maple cinnamon, cozy chai, and other lovely items in the fall. My only complaint is a general one about cafes these days, especially near Boston, the prices are steep and seemingly just increased by 25 cents last week. The menu doesn't reflect that though, with the same prices it's always been and I've asked a barista before and they don't have an answer. So at this point I'll probably order smalls for a while. But despite that, Common Good is a special place that I highly recommend! read more

Everything I got was a 10/10! Parking is decent you can find street where you can parallel park, or you can drive around a bit to find something. Customer service is decent, nothing out of the norm, and everyone is friendly. Let's talk about the food. This is the best Avocado Toast I've ever had. The Poptart was not a normal tart, it was fluffy, hollow, and surprisingly amazing. The Apple Pie scones have caramelized apples around the base; how do you even do that?! This coffee shop serves high quality food that I would definitely recommend. I tried their drip coffee and it's great, I got the drip coffee which is roughly about 16 oz cup which is great for coffee (think venti Starbucks) It's pricey, but it's worth every penny. As for the restaurant design, it's very clean, and it's very cozy. Seats are close to each other, you aren't too far from the counter where they'll call your name for your orders, my only feedback would be in regards to where you drop your silverware and plates when you're finished. I was confused on where to put them, and also condiments like sugar, milk, etc. were available, but also not too visible to find until I had asked; not enough to harm your services, but if you're in a rush might make things a little difficult. read more

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Great coffee, super cool ambience, and the staff was super friendly. I love what they're doing and definitely a good coffee spot if you're in the area. read more

Common Good - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Popped in here after my morning workout class to grab a coffee and check out a potential place to come work from. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I had left Moody Street. The vibe is a clean-cut trendy coffee shop. There is a beautiful leather couch and along the right side of the space are individual tables that would be good for setting up a laptop and working while you sip your coffee. I'm not exactly a coffee connoisseur, so as I stared like a deer in headlights at the coffee menu the woman at the register was very kind and explained what some of the drinks were. I ended up getting a cortado which I'm currently sipping and is very very good. This place definitely knows how to make their coffee. They have all the right tools and know how. I got my cortado with oat milk, which can be risky, because the nondairy milk sometimes mess with the taste but this one tastes amazing. Since I was hungry, coming from a workout class, I caved and also bought a breakfast sandwich. After paying, I noticed that they don't have a full kitchen, but only a microwave and a Panini press. My heart sank a little bit because had I known I would've just gone home and made myself a proper breakfast, but if I were going into the office and doing my usual, eat breakfast in the car routine, this sandwich is definitely superior to a Dunkin or Starbucks morning run. I'm actually shocked at the quality of the sandwich. After seeing it come out of a microwave, then get panini pressed it is still surprisingly good. Would I come back here? Absolutely, the coffee is outstanding. If craving a hearty breakfast this isn't the best place for that. But if you're craving a really good cup of coffee this IS the place for that. You could order any coffee under the sun and relax or work here. read more

Common Good - Breakfast sandwich with bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The espresso drinks here are consistently delicious, and there's always just enough seating for me and my friends when I show up. An unharried staff is there to take your orders and explain the food and drink menu. The space is clean and bustling, providing a pleasant amount of white noise, and seasonal drinks create interest and reasons to return. I usually just stop in, get my drink, and set off. But on my most recent visit, I sat by the window and stared out at Moody Street, conjuring imaginary stories about neighboring businesses with my companions. It was perfect. read more

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It is a lovely place to go spend time on your break or with family and friends. They have a wild variety and they all taste so good. Just moved to waltham and I think I might soon be a regular here. read more

Great community space to work, study, or read. I do not have a membership to the back work area but there's plenty of free seats (and free wifi) available in the front and there were many people sitting in there. I've had a few different coffees from here and none have disappointed! My last visit I got the bacon, egg, and cheese which comes on an English muffin with your choice of sauce, I went with garlic aioli. Sandwich is nothing special but still yummy and a nice pick me up when working for a few hours. read more

Common Good - Purple pumpkin latte, bacon egg and cheese sandwich with garlic aioli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Great coffee, although they forgot my order and I did not get my order until later.. good coffee and good cause

Staff is so nice! I like how clean the cafe is and their coffee is good. I'm not much of a coffee drinker but it did it's job. Their Nutella croissant muffin though is DELICIOUS! Absolutely try it with your coffee. This is also connecting to a coworker if space which is cool. You can get a day pass for $30 dollars, rent a meeting space, or pay for a monthly membership ($99?) which gets you free coffee!! What an amazing deal if you need a working space and love coffee. read more

4.5 stars. A modern-looking coffee shop in the main strip of Waltham, there's a coworking space also in the back should you need a place with wifi to conduct your business. Alas, the coworking space is operational 8:30am-5pm which is not ideal for me as I have to work with folks in pacific time and usually finishes at 6 or 7pm. Every time I've been here, the folks are nice, the espresso was fast, and the lattes were yummy. They have alternative milks (I tend to go for oak), and quite a few syrups and seasonal flavors if that is your thing. Unfortunately, the baked goods are just average, and their savory foods like the breakfast sandwich was quite rubbery. Ah well, I'll just take the coffee and decor then! read more

Cute cafe with bake goods and a decent selection of drinks. There's about 6ish tables, a couch and they are also a coworking location if you would like to rent space. Stopped by just to check it out. Moody st has street parking or if you will be there for a long time there is also a parking lot in the back (I think you have to pay). Staffed seemed pretty nice and for a new Moody St business, there's a good amount of patrons. 4 stars for checking off all of the basic necessities of a cafe. Would go higher in rank but drink prices are kind of high and there wasn't really a 'wow' factor. But looks like a pretty nice business. read more

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I hate to put one star to my ex favorite coffee shop in Waltham. My Saturday experience at Common Good coffee today was nothing short of a nightmare. My husband and I waited for almost half an hour for our coffee, only to receive an incorrect order. When we asked for a remake, a staff member named Chichi flew into a rage and yelling. She screamed and yelled at us in front of other customers and our friend who we brought to our favorite place, making a scene and embarrassing us in front of everyone. It was a humiliating experience that left us feeling shaken and upset. Chichi's behavior was completely unprofessional and uncalled for. To make matters worse, when Chichi noticed me with my phone open to write review she scoffed and told me that my "dirty review" wouldn't make any difference. It was clear that she had no interest in providing good customer service or addressing our concerns in a reasonable way just like other employees who just stood there watching the show. The hostile behavior of staff members like Chichi makes for an uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere. Save yourself the trouble and find a different coffee shop that values their customers and provides a positive experience. read more

Wow. This place is terrible is very way. Rude barista and food is below average. I am serious surprised that it has these many customers. Avoid. read more

They actually WANT you to stay! How do I know this?... there's at least one, highly visible 6-count outlet (with additional USB charge outlet) for the laptop-working-coffee culture-devotees out there. In general, there's plenty of seating; counter space facing floor-to-ceiling windows, couches, lounge chairs & tables & booth seating. The ordering counter is minimalistic and open so it seems the focus remains on creating the inviting space for the flow of customers. Menu wise, there's all the usual coffee offerings, plus teas & hot cocoa. Hot/cold options. Special treats about this place, they have London Fogs on the menu (which is not usual) and their non-dairy milk options also include macadamia-nut milk which is also unusual! There's some basic, but curated pastry options (a good mix between usual classics, and flavor varieties more skewing to the sweet side, and traditional baked goods with a twist), a few breakfast/food items. Not extensive, but that's ok. And great music. Super solid place to get some work done, get out the house, people watch, snack and/or feed your coffee vice. read more

Great spot to get some work done and become caffeinated!! I haven't seen the coworking space, but great to know it's in the area. Staff are friendly, and the pastries they get in are tasty. read more

5 stars for the coffee , but 4 stars for the hours and some other rough edges . Never feels like they quite have enough food or pastries on hand later in the day when I tend to get coffee , and they're a bit frustrating about not serving you in a "for here" cup near closing time , even when specifically requested. I had to gently threaten to walk away from my order to get one . I can't quite place what it is, no one thing robs this place of the 5th star , but it's not as good as it can be. read more

This is a cute cafe with plenty of seating and good coffee. I've gotten pretty basic options --- an iced coffee and a bagel. Then I found a chair near an outlet and was able to sit and work in a pleasant space. I believe that there is some special coffee for sale where half the proceeds go to one of three charities, you choose. This place is right on Moody St and I can walk there, which is always a plus. Parking on Moody is tight but possible during the off season. (The street is closed to traffic in the warmer months). Oh and staff are friendly without being weird! read more

The vibes were great! Service was friendly and fast. I got their seasonal coffee - almond joy latte. SO GOOOD! Cool thing is that the syrup is made in house with brown sugar. Delish! read more

This place is good. The first time I went someone on Yelp recommended the breakfast burrito and they were right, it was great! Recently I went back and unfortunately it is no longer on the menu. However, the regular breakfast sandwich they make on an English muffin is good. I've also had their strawberry lemonade, quite good. My only real complaint is that there aren't a lot of warm breakfast food options. Seems like there are a lot of coffee choices though! Will try some next time! read more

Common Good - The couch and chair set up in the building along with their logo and some photos and plants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I really want to like this coffee shop (mostly because there aren't a lot of options in the area and it's really cute, I believe in this place!) but lately I feel like they've been struggling and management needs to provide some more support. Maybe they need more staff? The last three times I've visited I've had to wait a long time, including once almost 15 minutes for a sandwich that I was watching and noticed that they just completely forgot about for a while- even though there weren't many people inside. I've also noticed other people having issues with their food, including one person ordered a sandwich that was served still frozen in the middle. read more

Good drinks, very efficient. Always busy when I go in. The space is nice and bright with big windows that look out to moody st. Tables are always crowded and often it's hard to get one, so keep in mind if you are looking to sit down and hang out read more

Great coffee, great atmosphere. I always have a soft spot for responsible business who help charities, but when they have great products you can only ever say good things. read more

This Monday was my fourth visit to Common Good in the past few weeks since they opened. This coffee shop is going places and I'm really starting to like it a lot! Staff are friendly and helpful and stay on top of things even when it gets busy. The breakfast burritos are awesome - very filling. Environment is very pleasant, plus they have outdoor seating too which fits in well with the vibe on Moody St. I will be back! read more

New place on Moody St that has a coworking space in the back for members and and front end coffee shop for everyone. Really love this option, the decor and the quality of the food was very good; they used fresh made English muffins and rich coffee which were much appreciated. read more

This is my fav local indie cafe. I also love that it is a non profit that offers co-working as well as the front space open to the public as a cafe. I love writing here-sunlight and good vibes, also lovely in Spring and Summer to be able to eat outside. Food and drink are sourced locally. The owners are great, very warm and welcoming. A clean well lit place to read write and meet your friends for excellent tea coffee snacks lunch etc. Such a key addition to Waltham, I have been a loyal fan since day one! Shop local y'all! read more

I travel around Boston for work and spend a lot of time in different coffee shops. I'll admit I'm a bit picky but it's hard to find a coffee shop I like. This place checks all the boxes. Coffee tastes really good, ambiance is nice, music isn't too loud. Baristas are pleasant. Coffee is reasonably priced to where there's room to leave a tip or donate to their various charities. 10/10! read more

Excellent service, great coffee + food, and awesome place to hang out. I couldn't recommend this place any more!

Friendly place. Good seating to work for a bit. Prices are a bit high, but I enjoyed the avocado toast!

Lavender latte is a must! Cute atmosphere and food is delicious. Great spot that Waltham has been missing.

We enjoyed our experience Common Good! Delicious coffee, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff!

Extremely friendly and welcoming coffee shop in the Boston area. They know their beans at this place.

Great location, perfect for a coffee/breakfast after a Sunday morning spin class at FireCycle. Great seasonal drink menu and delicious bagels, pastries and sandwiches. read more

Breakfast burrito...trust me, just try one. I happily drive 20 minutes for one. Also, if you're feeling generous and would like to help out others, order the "Common Good" coffee, you can then donate to a local charity in an amount equal to the delicious coffee you just enjoyed. read more

i've been here twice now: the first time i ordered a green tea with the seasonal lavender syrup and it was great. the second time i got a soy latte and thought the espresso was very acidic and not good. also, the lid broke off the cup in my car and spilled everywhere which was less than ideal read more

A great coffee shop with a great vibe. The breakfast sandwich is really good and the iced coffee is some of the best I've had.