Parking: limited parking lot; may need to park in the street Experience: I was visiting the area and stopped in to pass time while i waited to meet a friend for dinner. Surprisingly cute venue and the service was impeccable! 5/5 Cardigan Latte, so delicious! I'll be sure to stop in the next time I'm in the area! read more

Common Ground - Cardigan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I stopped here on a recommendation from a friend. My cardamom latte was very solid! Good quality espresso with a nice balance of flavors. I always appreciate when a coffee shop serves drinks in real glasses/mugs, which they do here. The service was fast and the employee I spoke to was very nice. My only complaints are the parking lot and that, like most coffee places, it's a little expensive. The parking lot is truly miserable to park in. Super tight and precarious, and my car is a pretty averaged size SUV. You're better off street parking on the busy road it's on and walking. There's seating inside, but not tons. Limited options on a Friday morning that I went. Other than these (admittedly small) complaints, this is a nice coffee shop and I'd definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. Always nice to support a local place over the big chains. read more

Common Ground - Cardigan latte (espresso, milk, cardamom, vanilla) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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The area it is located in is not the best "girl's day out" place. It's a bit sketchy and located on Hill Top. The inside is cute and well decorated. There isn't a lot of seating and only one table has a good overlooking view. Their drinks are very unique and cute! They were pretty good and the service was very fast. Their sandwiches were delicious especially the bacon egg one. I was excited for pastries as on the yelp photos but there were only 2 things in the pastry box, seems as though it is not restocked daily which is a bit of a bummer. The experience was overall very nice but this wouldn't be my go to shop unless i lived walking distance for convenience. read more

I'm glad I chose this shop! Popped by Tacoma for a day trip and decided to check out Common Ground. The shop itself is clean, quaint, with plenty of foot traffic, whether it be a quick grab & go to people reading books, working on laptops or chatting away. The baristas taking orders were so kind, and quick to compliment. Now the coffee... delicious. I asked for a cappuccino with a splash of vanilla and they exceeded expectations on a solid cup of coffee. Also grabbed the GF marionberry biscuit out of curiosity. Tasted like a dream. As we prepared for a flight back home the following day, instead of trying out a different coffee shop, I knew I wanted to come back. Highly recommend stopping by - I believe it's worth it! read more

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A cozy coffeehouse in a rather small strip of shops. Parking is rough, they only have a couple spots in front of the entrance and then there's street parking. I noticed the majority of customers arrived on foot during my visit there. However, once you get inside the ambiance is lovely. They have a sofa and lounge chairs, bar seats, and tables. Staff are friendly and were quick to make my latte. The handwritten note on top was a nice touch! Flavor was well balanced and not too sweet. I also got the nutella brioche, warmed, which had a melty dollop of nutella in the center, yum! I only wish that prices should be clearly printed on their signature drinks, rotating menu, food menu, and bakery items. read more

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Cute little coffee shop in a small mall-strip. Aesthetically, it's very cute - and was packed when I came in today at 2:00. They were out of most of their recommended pastries, but I opted for a strawberry biscuit. This was good, I love the strawberry jam - seems homemade and the biscuit was great warmed up, not too dry. I love their shaken espresso options! I'm a big fan of latte's and shaken espressos. I ended up getting an oat-milk, blackberry shaken espresso and it was good. This is tied with Curran Coffee as far as my 'favorite Tacoma coffee spots'. I've been looking for the 'best coffee' shop in Tacoma. I'll still be looking, but this place is great. Their merch is also really cute, they have a lavender hoodie ($60), if it was a pull-over I'd probably buy it. :) Check out my Yelp for other Tacoma-based coffee shops. read more

Common Ground - Midnight Crush shaken espresso w/ strawberry biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I was staying downtown on a work trip and this coffee shop was as right up the hill. I got a cortado and an iced americano. Both were amazing. Their espresso beans are top notch. I even bought a bag to take home. I am going to order more of this coffee online. I got a gluten free bacon and egg sandwich to go. It was delightful. The barista was friendly and drinks came out in a timely manner: This shop would be where I'd go to study or come for a relaxing morning coffee. They put sweet quotes on their coffee lids which was a great reminder I matter. I'm not sure how to explain this shop besides it has great vibes and energy. Couldn't recommend this shop enough. If you're local or just passing through and need a coffee recommendation, this is your shop! read more

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I had the bacon and egg breakfast sandwich and the coconut latte. Great space, nice view, great food and drinks, super nice baristas. Will be back! read more

I think this was my second time here but definitely still impressed. Their seasonal drinks are crazy good. I got the Cardigan latte which has cardamom and black salt. Has a very interesting but tasty flavor profile. Snagged a morning roll which is like a flaky croissant wrapped in a circle and mixed with sticky sugar. Pairs really well. Decor is awesome and super welcoming. Currently it's dressed up for the holidays. When I showed up there was only one person behind the counter and the place was about 3/4 full. Super nice and attentive and was banging out drinks like she had been doing it for decades. I have been, currently am, and will continue to be a fan of Common Ground coffee. read more

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Such a warm and peaceful spot! The baristas are incredibly kind and friendly, and the whole place feels calm and welcoming. Perfect for quiet mornings, good coffee, and a little pastry happiness. read more

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Great vibes, tasty lattes, cold brew, and pastries! The cardamom latte with black salt... I think the cardigan? is delicious!! Owner, and baristas have all been kind and with great service too!! read more

We came to common ground for a quick coffee and snack while we were in town visiting. The inside was really cute and I would have loved to come back and enjoy my coffee there. We ordered hot and iced lattes and we all loved our order. I got a lavender iced latte which was delicious! We also tried a yummy croissant with everything bagel seasoning. The staff was nice and answered our questions and came out with our drinks and food quickly even though they were busy. I'd recommend checking them out! read more

Common Ground - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Such a cute little coffee shop in Tacoma! The cozy sit-down area and great menu selection make it a perfect spot to relax. The vibe was amazing -- they offer delicious breakfast options, fresh pastries, and have a friendly crew behind the counter. Service was great, and I'd highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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've visited Common Ground a handful of times and have consistently left underwhelmed. The coffee lacks depth and flavor, which is disappointing for a place that centers itself around it. On my most recent visit, I paid about $20 for a coffee and a breakfast burrito. Unfortunately, the burrito was missing the bacon, was very small for the price, and overall lacked flavor. For the cost, I expected a much better experience. Hoping they can improve consistency and quality. read more

Easily missed so look for the little strip plaza. The music store is vacant but if there's still a red piano on the roof then you can't miss it. About 17 parking spaces and street parking. They have their permanent menu on the wall. Typical espresso, coffee, matcha, lattes. The on line menu does not reflect what they have in store. It needs to be updated. I asked for the most popular and I didn't feel like coffee. Ended up with strawberry matcha. It was the perfect drink. Fresh strawberry purée on the bottom, milk, and very lite matcha. It wasn't the bold, earthy strong flavor. You still taste the matcha but it was well mixed together with the creaminess from the oat milk. Also tasted Thai Tea and same, it was not your typical strong black tea with ton of sweetness from half and half. It says, "splash" of half and half so this drink was also lite in traditional flavor. I really enjoyed the color scheme of this shop. They had merchandise with great soft quality. We bought one of the dad hats. I would have gotten a hoodie but all was left were XL and above. I also love how they hand write an inspirational note on each cup lid. read more

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Common Ground -- Where Midnight Crush Is a Daydream in a Cup Tucked into the heart of Tacoma, Common Ground Coffee is the kind of place that makes you feel instantly cooler just for walking in. It's got that perfect blend of cozy charm and plant-filled serenity, with baristas who know your name (or at least your drink order) by the second visit. But let's talk about the real star of the show: the Iced Midnight Crush. Midnight Crush: A Flavor Love Story This drink is pure magic. Blackberry, vanilla, espresso, and oat milk--shaken over ice like it's auditioning for a cocktail bar. The result? A velvety, berry-kissed caffeine hug that's equal parts refreshing and indulgent. It's got the depth of espresso, the sweetness of vanilla, and a whisper of blackberry that makes you go, "Wait... why isn't this a candle scent too?" Ambiance: Plant Mom's Paradise Meets Study Nook Heaven The space is bright, airy, and filled with thriving greenery (including a Monstera that could probably pay rent). Whether you're working, journaling, or just vibing with your drink, there's a seat for every mood--bar stools, cozy couches, and even a west-facing window for golden hour sipping. Service: Friendly, Fast, and Full of Flavor Knowledge The staff here are the kind of people who make you feel like you belong. They'll walk you through the menu, recommend vegan donuts from Dudes, and somehow remember that you like your chai with oat milk and a dash of sass. Final Verdict Common Ground isn't just a coffee shop--it's a Tacoma treasure. And the Midnight Crush? It's the kind of drink that makes you believe in love at first sip. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is worth the detour, the Instagram post, and the second round. read more

Common Ground - Store front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Common Ground is one of my favorite cafes in the SeaTac area! As much as I also love Corina Bakery on the corner of 6th/S Fawcett, I always come to Common Ground instead when I'm in a hurry. Even when parking and seating is limited, I've never encountered a terribly long line that prevented me from getting in and out quickly. This is also a fabulous spot to stay and hang out; the live plants are a nice touch and even the bathroom is cute! I normally go for just black coffee, but I'm a big fan of their cardamom flavor (I find most flavored syrups elsewhere too sweet or artificial tasting somehow). The dill scone and the marionberry GF biscuit are also so yummy! Editing to add - the little affirmations written on the cup lids always make my day read more

I wandered in after finding a coffee shop in Google Maps that's open on a Sunday. Yay! It's an impressive little spot. Not pretentious. Double Yay! So cute! Awesome customer service! I ordered one of the signature drinks. I'm so glad I did. Next time I'll get the affogato, because obviously. I also ordered a sour dough bagel. It was good. This is the type of place where you come and sit and escape the outside world. I'd even bring my sewing machine to sew on the back table. Super cute spot! I can't wait to return! read more

I've been coming to The Common Ground for a while now--though not as often as I'd like since it's a bit too close to home, ironically--but every visit has been a great experience. The service is consistently phenomenal, and as soon as you walk in, you're hit with a warm, inviting ambiance that instantly makes you feel welcome. The décor is beautiful and thoughtfully curated, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere that I really appreciate. It does get busy, especially during peak hours, so if you're looking for a quieter vibe, I recommend coming in the morning right when they open. Overall, I can only say positive things about this place--definitely worth checking out! read more

Common Ground - Iced Chai Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I love Common Ground. The cardigan Latte is my favorite latte in Tacoma and there's always a comfy place to sit even when it's crowded. The baristas are super skilled and friendly and when I'm not drinking coffee, the tea is good too! This is the rare spot that I can bring my daughter to, because usually she hates cafes (go figure). Really sweet spot. So glad they're here. read more

Common Ground - Cardigan Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great hot coffee. The lattes are quality, but if you'd like very sweet coffee then this is not the place for you. The coffee here is more strong but it is very high-quality and smooth shots. I have no complaints on the coffee, but I will say the atmosphere is not my favorite. They styled it beautifully, they leave the door open and it gets extremely cold and loud which makes it very uncomfortable to study. They also have one small bathroom and people are constantly using it so it's very hard if you need to go. But like I said before, if you're there for coffee, it's very good. Customer service is fine. Nothing special. read more

If you're looking for great coffee in Tacoma, then head up to Common Ground, located on Tacoma Ave near the Brewery District. Featuring specialty coffee from Indaba Coffee in Spokane, this welcoming cafe is a great spot to meet up with family & friends. Recommendation: Pair your coffee with one of their fresh local pastries or sandwiches. So good! read more

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When visiting a city, we like to try out coffee shops, but just can't help but time compare which is better than the others. Common Ground is a very cute shop. It is bright and roomy. The latte is of lack of coffee taste. I did not taste any coffee taste at all. When compared with other coffee shops in Tacoma area (and there are alot), this latte is weak. It's probably one of the worst latte. I am a bit disappointed as the shop looks so nice. read more

Common Ground - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Stopped here before our flight back home and I'm glad we did. The space itself is so cute and well designed. Plenty of seating indoor and some outdoor as well. Bathroom is clean and beautiful. Food and coffee were really good too! Cappuccinos had a great taste to it. My sister got the strawberry matcha and she loved it. The strawberry puree is made in house and you can tell! I got the biscuit with strawberry jam and the jam tasted homemade. Service was very friendly and swift read more

Common Ground - Strawberry biscuit, pinwheel (savory), cinnamon roll, chocolate croissant, 3 hot cappuccinos and a iced strawberry matcha puree - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I looooove coffee. This little spot is super quaint. Beautiful live plants everywhere and the staff, well what can I say? They are friendly, welcoming, and when I realized I had not included my tip, my barista said, Happy Holidays! I will definitely be going back to not only tip my barista but I think I may have found a spot where I can work and not have to worry. Iykyk... TTown is becoming more family friendly, just gotta find the gems. And this place is one read more

Very good hot Americano! I won't go back here to work though. Music was way too loud, even with my earplugs in. I may go again to have coffee with a friend, I might have trouble hearing because of the music volume. Aesthetically, a nice looking place. Comfortable enough seating. I appreciate that. There's a good amount of seating that has back support. read more

The shop has pretty decor with lots of plants. It kind of feels like a coffee shop that would live in LA.

Cute little cafe with a chill vibe. The staff write cute messages on the lids. Also usually cute dogs around read more

Common Ground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

YES YES YES! This place is a must go if you're in Tacoma. It's very homey and aesthetically pleasing. Just sitting there in the morning is very zen and relaxing. The workers are very friendly and I loved the little words of affirmation we got on our drinks. They're also super quick at getting your order out, granted it wasn't too busy when we went. Their food is also very top notch! Very flavorful and super simple. I was pleasantly surprised and would for sure get it again. I believe I got the pesto sandwich and also the breakfast sandwich. Their strawberry matcha is also really good! I recommend getting it. read more

Common Ground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The route we took to get to the cafe was a little sketch and the strip mall it's located in looks a bit rundown, but this place was a surprise. Super cute, well lit cafe with really friendly servers. I'm trying to be good and just have black coffee, and I'm mad about that because their pastry case had an amazing looking croissant and morning bun, but the thing I really wanted was that everything bagel that was perfectly baked so that the skin is toasted to the point of caramelization. I wanted that so badly. Will be coming back here tomorrow. read more

I came in hoping for a quiet coffee shop but this place is pretty busy. The menu is fairly limited but I was able to get a chai tea latte and a cherry danish. The latte was a bit on the weak side but the danish was lovely. The space has tables and different conversation sections with power to some tables for laptop warriors like me. The shop can fit under "quaint", "modern", and minimalistic. You bus your own table, I didn't see any napkins anywhere, and whatever conversation you have will be shared with the table next to you as I listened to two ladies hash it out over what they didn't like about the people they were dating. read more

Common Ground - Chai tea latte and cherry danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Terrific coffee, food, and service! Staff is helpful and kind. Cute inside and fantastic view.

This coffee shop is so aesthetically pleasing! It's a great place for a coffee date. It's clean and cozy. There's even a mirror for you to take pictures in! I ordered a 16oz iced vanilla matcha ($5) and it came with the most heart warming note on my lid. The matcha it was lacking flavor and tasted a bit like lavender but it was drinkable. read more

Common Ground - 16oz iced vanilla matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great little coffee spot. The coffee is amazing. The staff is super friendly. There's a lot of really cool plants. The ambience is great. Good place to just get some work done or medical coworker and knock some stuff out for work. Great place to meet a client. I really really recommend this place. read more

We went on a sunday and so glad we were able to find a spot. When we first walked in, they have an amazing vibe. The lady who took our order was super sweet to me, she showered me with compliments. She had the greatest smile and she had a good vibe. I got matcha strawberry and a Cuban sandwich. My husband got an Americano. I just want to say this is my new favorite coffee place in Tacoma. Mine did not taste too sweet which is why I like it a lot. I tried a lot of places that make Matcha Strawberry, they did not taste good or pair well together. This place was able to balance out the strawberry and matcha. I really enjoyed it. The Cuban sandwich were so good too, I wish it's a little bit bigger. I will definitely come back if I am near this area and I highly recommend this place to all my friends and my fellow yelpers. read more

Common Ground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Cute & cozy corner coffee shop right off the road. Limited parking in lot but plenty of free street parking. I walked and enjoyed the downtown hills of Tacoma Barista was friendly and informative. I enjoyed a latte from their signature menu and a donut brought in by Dudes donuts out of Port Orchard. The donut gives it a 4 it was way too thick and didn't exactly taste like the flavor I ordered. (No military discounts offered) read more

I love coming here as a place to get out the house! The atmosphere is so welcoming and a nice refresher! The staff is also very friendly allocating to nice small talk, and the food the turkey peso is such a nice touch! read more

One of my friends stopped here the other day and said it was good, so I went to check it out and work for a bit. Upon arriving, I was excited to see that they have off street parking. It's such a rarity! I forget what this drink was called, but it was espresso and soda water with orange and rosemary, and it sounded so inventive that I had to try it. I also got their vegan breakfast wrap because I was hungry. The barista informed me that it's her favorite of the sandwiches on the menu, which was reassuring. Both arrived and they were fantastic. The coffee drink was so refreshing! The space inside feels so bright (thanks big windows!) and it's so comfortable to work from for a couple hours. read more

Common Ground - Vegan breakfast wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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My sister-in-law and I stopped in here on our way to brunch. I loved seeing natural syrup options! I ordered the midnight crush and it is by far my favorite latte now! Perfect balance of flavor and coffee. I wish we had more time to sit and take in the scenery of the shop, but that just means we'll have to come back another time the baristas were very friendly and we received our drinks quickly too. read more

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The aesthetics of this coffee place is so cozy and chic! I got a dirty chai and the taste was okay; it didn't have the depth that I like in the espresso or chai. I also got a breakfast sandwich which was also okay. It seems like a cute place to have a coffee date at or study/work. There were also seasonal drinks/flavors which I may try next time! read more