Love the bagels!!! Quick service. Friendly staff. Clean.... Love the GF options. The jalapeño cheddar bagel is my favorite..

No food options: FYI. Coffee was good. I had a large, black coffee. Wife had a pumpkin latte. I thought my coffee was very good. My wife felt her pumpkin latte was "too muddy" flavor-wise; however, she's usually a coffee drinker and not a latte drinker for that reason. Take it or leave it. Cute. Great outdoor seating area. Spacious outside, cozy in. read more

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I have been a customer here for a couple of months and most of the time the service and employees are great. Today was not one of those days. I don't know if it's the manager or owner but she did not look pleased when I walked in this morning. I couldn't decide on what to get~ my usual (dirty chai with oat milk) or their Sugar & Spice latte. At first, I chose my usual but apparently she had ignored my request when she asked me if I wanted a dirty or filthy chai. So I went with the latter. Then when it was time to pay I had asked if the Square machine was not working and she had commented, "good job." She was talking down to me as if I was her child. I did not appreciate her comment and unprofessionalism! I can't recommend this place to people that I know and I honestly think she doesn't appreciate me as a customer due to my physical appearance and color of my skin. If in the future I return as a customer, she is definitely not touching nor making my drink. All I can say is choose wisely. read more

Looks like an old garage building , plenty of charm . Totally a great place for a bit to eat and a little relaxation . Coffee is pretty on par and the food is real good . Service is not to shabby either , friendly , helpful and just good people . read more

10/10 atmosphere from not being a local and trying first time they were very warming and the drink is amazing really brings out the coffee flavor but also is sweet in the most perfect way possible. The service was was very quick and the workers are so nice! read more

Common Ground - Iced Caramel Macchiato - 24 oz sweet cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartwell, Georgia

Great spot to relax and work. Great customer service too. I had a chai latte and it was good.

Lovely local coffee shop adjacent to the nutty sister bakery. From the coffee shop I enjoyed the strawberry banana smoothie and an iced vanilla latte while I also smacked on the most delicious pecan cheese squares - I know, what a combination of flavors! But it worked! The staff were friendly, helpful and quickly efficient. I hope to visit every day this week I'm in the area! read more

Common Ground - Mural at Common Ground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartwell, Georgia

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Classy, clean, and nice size. Good amount of items; not so much that you're standing there for ten minutes trying to select your desired treat (I always have problems making decisions), and not so few that it's hard to find something you'd enjoy. There are more drink options than there are food, but the Christmas specials looked appetizing and original. I got a hot chocolate and a Mango Tango smoothie. The hot cocoa was arguably one of the best I've ever had, with its excessive chocolate-y taste and a total absence of bitterness. Perfectly warm and delightful. The mango smoothie lived up to expectations, with a steady and delicious flavor. Worker was pleasant and the artwork on the walls was very visually pleasing. Comfortable and elegant little coffee shop. read more

Great place for a quick bite or meet up with friends for coffee or pastries! Food is delicious and fresh! It's hard to decide which temping treat you want! Coffee and beverage delicious! read more

I love the service here. The people are friendly and inviting. I appreciate that you can feel the ease to stay as long as you want. And the coffee is scrumptious. Love the homey feel to this place. read more

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The service was horrible. The owner treats her employees horribly and it shows from the service. If you go here don't expect much.

Everything was great! The coffee was delicious and the cinnamon rolls were wonderful! It's a great place to meet friends for coffee! The girls up front were so sweet! They are very good workers and very polite. Go there!! read more

Their orange muffins are absolutely amazing, compliments to the baker. Stumbled here during my visit in this great little town. The matcha is probably the best ive ever had. Staff is sweet, great environment for working and just hanging out. Attached to them is another great store (farmers daughter). read more

Common Ground - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartwell, Georgia

Amazing coffee and chill environment. The M&M cookies were delicious! Definitely will be back.

Cute little coffee house . They also sell ice cream , salads and meat and cheese boxes . Coffee and teas could be a little hotter !

This is a great small town coffee shop with the taste of the big city. It's a little hard to find, I actually drove past it the first time. You have to walk down the alley. As soon a I walked in the door I was greeted and felt welcomed. They offer a wide variety of coffee styles and flavors so there's plenty of options for everyone. They also have a rewards card where you'll get your 10th drink for free. read more

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What a delight to find this modern yet cozy and welcoming coffee/bakery establishment while driving through the mountain country. Their brewed coffee is the best in Georgia! Also enjoyed the bakery items-some of which were even gluten-free. And how about the S'more roasting fire out front for the kids?! read more

Searched Yelp last night for a coffee shop to stop at on our way back home and found Common Ground. The coffee was great and the muffins were delicious . Wished we had found this place yesterday afternoon when we arrived to try the ice cream. It looked delicious . Definitely will stop in again if ever back this way. Just wanted to note after reading other reviews this shop has moved and is very easy to find. First time visiting Hartwell so not familiar with the other location but this location had outdoor seating and has indoor seating. Because of Covid19 the indoor is not being used so it appeared. Didn't ask since we were traveling back home read more

incredible service, good matcha, cookies and muffins are to die for, cute location!! overall amazing

I love one-off coffee shops so much more than a big chain. Love the espresso here! My favorite drink to get is a hot americano or the chai latte. The pastries vary by the day. So many delicious things to try here! (Hint: Try the toffee nut flavor!) read more

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Great little shop!! Something for everyone there. I would definitely recommend stopping by:) better than Starbucks for sure!! Opened early, super clean, Quick service. read more

Common Ground - Iced caramel macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartwell, Georgia

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The morning is complete with a favorite latte or coffee drink and home made pastry. I had the vegetable egg dish and my son enjoyed GF muffins. They have daily GF pasties or muffins. Owner is awesome and talked with her learning about the area of Hartwell. A must stop while getting caught up on email as they have WiFI. read more

We made new friends today at Common Ground. Delicious latte in a large round mug. Delicious ham and cheese croissant. What a glorious way to start the day. Met the owner and she is a peach. Another great find in Hartwell!!! read more

This is a great addition to downtown. Lots of parking nearby. They have a large patio area. The inside is really clean and the people working the counter are friendly and efficient. We had their cold brew; me with just milk and my wife with the sweet cream and hazelnunt. Both exceeded expectations (and both the lid and the cup were recyclable). Yes, Starbucks is here in Hartwell, but this place has them beat with their location, atmosphere, and local vibe. Between this place and the new Dunkin in Lavonia, our coffee needs are met! read more

We came here here passing through from Augusta to Helen and needed a morning coffee. The Coffee here definitely hit the spot ! The atmosphere was really nice as well. It was alittle hard to find but I'd definitely recommend coming here! The keto coffee was fantastic for those on Keto diet!! read more

Great service from a local owned coffee shop with a personal feel. Great coffee and specialty drinks. Always a friendly atmosphere and very relaxing. read more

I absolutely LOOOOOVE this place! Found it and haven't stopped coming in since! I'm a Southern girl but reside (until I can escape - in SoCal don't judge ), the cappuccino and croissants are SUPERIOR OMGOSH! The owner is a doll. The staff and. patrons are amazing. Warm, friendly and great java n food. What more do you need! Cannot say enough great things please keep going in bc we NEED this in Hartwell!! Xoxo -Trina read more

Amazing place! Love the coffee and people are so nice! Would return again and recommend

This really is a cool spot with some indoor seating and a great patio. Great selection of tasty things. I like just a good hot cup of coffee and they'll brew me up a fresh cup. Next door is a great shop with some really good stuff to take home and eat. read more

Common ground served up the best macchiato I've ever had! A quaint and trendy spot with friendly service, and a good variety of fresh baked goodies, ice cream and salads. If you're a coffee drinker you must give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more