I absolutely loved the avocado toast here. The avocado to toast ratio was perfect and they sprinkled a slightly spicy tangy powder on top that made it extra delicious. They topped it with some pumpkin seeds as well. I asked for no egg and it was still so satisfying. The cafe itself is cozy and welcoming with a cute exterior seat that makes a perfect little stop on a road trip. Inside there are comfortable chairs by a fireplace that give it such a homey feel. They also have a to go fridge with ready to heat items which is very convenient. The staff was friendly and kind which made the visit even better. Definitely worth stopping in if you are passing through. read more

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Nestled in the heart of Gridley, Illinois, Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop at 102 Gridley Rd . is a culinary pit stop that transforms humble small-town charm into a flavor-packed adventure. Owned by Katrina and Kyle Reinhard, this cozy café--housed in a revamped gas station with a drive-thru--delivers bold twists on comfort food, artisan coffee, and pies that could rival any big-city bakery.  Pie Odyssey The pie case here is a treasure trove of creativity. Dive into the Key Lime Pie--a tangy, velvety masterpiece hailed by Chicago restaurateurs as "the best they've ever had". The Coconut Cream Pie floats on a cloud of whipped topping, while the Chocolate Cream Pie is a decadent, cocoa-rich dream. Don't miss the Kuchen, a German family recipe with a buttery crust and custardy filling that tastes like German heritage. ( their rotating selection promises surprises.)  Drinks with a Dare Their coffee game is strong, thanks to Gobena Coffee--roasted locally and supporting global orphan care. The Banana Cream Latte is a creamy, whimsical sip, while the Strawberry Piña Colada Smoothie tastes like a tropical vacation in a cup. Adventurers can try seasonal concoctions like the "Winter Wonderland Steamer" or a spicy chai latte.  Savory Quests Breakfast kicks off with a hearty Steak Bagel, layered with juicy beef and a perfectly fried egg. For lunch, the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread packs a punch with smoky heat balanced by cool ranch drizzle. The Beef & Cheddar on Ciabatta is a melty, savory triumph, and the Country Ham Quiche (likely a typo for "quiche") features flaky crust and robust ham chunks--a nod to their farm-fresh ingredients.  Vibe & Verve Once a gas station stop, now a rustic-chic hub with leather armchairs and a fireplace, Common Grounds blends small-town warmth with gourmet flair. The Community Room hosts everything from pie tastings to bridal showers, and the staff's friendliness is legendary. Just brace for prices that lean urban. Final Bite Common Grounds is a detour worth taking. Come for the pies, stay for the caramel-smoked macchiatos, and leave planning your next visit. As one reviewer raved: "You don't need a big city for big flavors". Rating:  5/5 stars -- where every bite feels like a discovery. read more

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Found this place on Yelp when I was craving some homemade pie. Absolutely loved the selection of pie options they have to offer. I had to go with my favorite which is blueberry, accompanied by a latte. There were so many latte options to choose from it was hard to make a choice but I was glad to find that they offer sugar free hazelnut and caramel as options. Place was slammed but service was very fast, and seating was ample. Loved the comfortable chairs and couches that they have! Great place will be back for more! read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Blueberry pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Where in the world am I.... Just inside the middle of the middle of no where this delightful coffee shop lives. Very clean cute interior good for gatherings or studying/ working. Large with two rooms and an outdoor spot. There is breakfast and lunch served here.... Oh and I think they have pie ;) We had the cherry salad and the ham sandwich on the pretzel bun. They both were very good. Add a slice of blackberry lemon and peach pie and we were set. The service here was great! I left My purse accidentally and they had it up front when I came back! Thank you read more

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I just had the breakfast sandwich and the biscuit was SO TENDER I could have eaten 100 of them.

We had Common Grounds pies at a work event here in Bloomington recently and OMG! Best pies I've ever tasted. The Dutch Apple pie is sublime. Yum yum yummmmmm! read more

Coffee is freshly brewed, very tasteful, and hot. For a breakfast meal, I had a cinnamon roll the first visit which was very good, and a quiche the second time. Both very good. Have not done a lunch menu item thus far. Service is good, they bring food out to your seating area, but you order at the counter. Decorated nicely with interesting pictures. Plenty of seating but I could see it could get very busy at times. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch on a Friday. The restaurant was busy. Thank goodness there is a big parking lot. The building is really modern and well designed. The service was superb. The young lady behind the counter was absolutely wonderful. Her name was Charity. She recommended the Quiche special. It tasted great. My wife had a salad with chicken, and it kept her happy. read more

We did a takeout order. Food and service is always amazing! The chicken salad croissant, Harvest salad and broccoli cheddar soup were all delicious! read more

Cute cafe with comfortable couches and chairs. Everything I have tried here has been very tasty! You can grab a piece of homemade pie in the way out! Worth the drive to Gridley for the food. Highly recommend. read more

Love love love this restaurant. I discovered common grounds three years ago on a road trip and have been returning for breakfast or lunch whenever I'm heading to Peoria. They have a great variety of coffee and loose leaf tea drink specialities and the best homemade pie slices imaginable. This trip I had a lunch special of their Italian ice box sandwich which was super unique and came with bacon and cheddar soup and macaroni salad. I finished the meal with a slice of lemonade blackberry pie and finished it before I had a chance to take a photo. read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Italian ice box sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Stop by and check out this small town coffee shop with pies made from old world recipes. Amazing staff. Great decor. They offered breakfast and lunch and a large selection of made from scratch pies and baked goods. One of a kind dining room atmosphere. If you like feeling at home, this is the place to come and eat. read more

What an adorable cafe! They told us it was originally an auto service station. They have done a masterful job totally revamping the space into a comfy, stylish place that invites you to hang out a while. Love, love, love the lighting! The iced tea I had with a little raspberry was great. I'll have to try a coffee or espresso next time! Hearty beef stew pot pie was so good with homemade pastry on top. I finished with peach pie again, very homemade. This place is worth a little roadtrip if you don't live close! read more

Everything is great about Common Grounds. The service was impeccable, the workers were friendly, they've got plenty of seating space both inside and outside, the coffee was great and priced fairly, the bakery items are made fresh daily, the pies are delicious (I recommend the kuchen), and their breakfast and lunch items are fantastic. I had the brisket over mac for lunch, which was honestly some of the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the béchamel sauce was rich and creamy. I was afraid it wouldn't be worth its price, but after trying it I can say it was well worth it. read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Brisket over Mac - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Great food and service!! You have to try the pie! Coconut cream is the BOMB!!! Soups are always great too!! read more

Common Grounds you are a treasure...an oasis on Rt 24! Imagine beautifully, local-roasted beans that yield a rich, smooth cup of coffee that rivals any you've had. Add to that delicious breakfast treats - quiches, casseroles, and pastries - that taste and look as though they came from your grandma's farmhouse kitchen. Yeah, they're that good. Well, that's the Common Grounds experience that awaits you. On my only visit as I headed to Peoria, I enjoyed a bottomless cup of coffee ($2.75) and the ham & Swiss quiche. Just wonderful - a real taste of breakfast 'down on the farm'. I then couldn't help myself and order three pieces of pie 'to go': pecan, pecan chocolate bourbon, and strawberry rhubarb. Again, each was wonderful and reminiscent of grandma's own (assuming your grandmother, like mine, was a real artist in the kitchen). Way to go Common Grounds, I look forward to many more visits. read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Common Grounds offers a contemporary, yet 'country casual', atmosphere for enjoying some of the best coffee, pie, and breakfast treats. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Very good costumer service! The food is very good and priced good as well. I highly recommend!

Common Grounds is killing it! I love what Katrina has done to transform this building into an amazing little coffee shop. With great drinks and great food, Common Ground is a must-visit if you are even close to Gridley. I'm so excited that this coffee shop exists in Gridley. At long last, finally we have a place to hang out, see friends, drink coffee, and eat food! The interior of the shop is super unique, with creative decorations and plenty of seating. There is an extra room for special events as well. A couple of my favorite things that Katrina has done is 1.) During Christmas time, she had Christmas cards from families all over the community hanging on the wall, and 2.) She has a cork board where someone can "pay-it-forward" by pre-purchasing a drink or a piece of pie for a specific person to redeem the next time they're in the shop. Katrina really did a fantastic job of creating a modern and welcoming vibe for all. Personally, I hope that she will sell cold brew soon:) Love this place! read more

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Love this coffee shop! Great food, coffee and pie! Employees are super kind and friendly, great atmosphere... highly recommend! read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Peach Pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Katrina is an excellent chef and baker! We go there many times during the week. They did a fantastic job on their remodel to expand their seating capacity! read more

First of all, this place is adorable! The owners have done a bang-up job of making it so warm, cozy and inviting inside. When I arrived with my friend I just wanted to stare for a while as it seemed every place I looked there was another clever bit of decorating. The menu is on the wall and you order at the counter. It's a small menu but some nice variation. I didn't think to ask if you could get breakfast all day and it didn't say it was only available during certain times so you probably can. The special of the day was a chicken Philly cheese steak sandwich and the soup was creamy poblano. That's what I got along with an iced mocha. My friend got a wrap with pasta salad. The food arrived at our tables fairly quickly and my soup was piping hot as was the sandwich. Generous portions! The chicken was shredded and so tender and there was a lot of it. It was served with a sweet kind of spread and I would have preferred it to be more Savory but that was a small thing. This soup was also on the sweet side and I was expecting it to be more savory. Next time I will try different things because there will be a next time! We shared a slice of kuchen, a coffee cake sort of dessert that was delicious. They had a selection of roughly 10 different pies in the display case at the counter. My friend thought they were made by local Mennonite women, it was a nice, varied selection and they all looked really good. There were other baked goods at the counter as well and different coffees and teas that you could purchase. What a treasure of a place for the small town of Gridley! read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - A chicken Philly cheese steak sandwich with creamy poblano soup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Cute local coffee shop that also offers breakfast and lunch options as well as baked goods. Some evenings they open for pizza and ice cream. Owners are welcoming and a true part of the community. Service is attentive and friendly. Give Common Grounds a try! read more

I didn't used to be a fan of coffee/espresso drinks, but everything changed thanks to Common Grounds! Now I can't get enough!! A couple of my favorites are the cinnamon bun iced chai latte and the raspberry white chocolate mocha-YUM! As for breakfast, I love the breakfast sandwich followed by a jumbo cinnamon roll. No need to worry about a dry biscuit ruining breakfast-their breakfast sandwich is made with the best biscuits I've ever had, hands down! And the cinnamon rolls... need I say more?? Love the lunch options: a smaller menu with a different lunch special every week. While the regular menu choices are all amazing, I am blown away by the wide variety of made-from-scratch lunch specials! Just today I had the Swedish meatballs on cavatappi noodles-exceeded expectations!! Common Grounds is a must-visit!! ASK ABOUT THE PIE-IT-FORWARD BOARD: what a fun idea!! read more

Wow, what a delicious treat, taste of home, and a breath of fresh air in Gridley! Every single square inch of this coffee/pie shop has been meticulously planned, thought-out, and cared for. In addition, the warm and friendly atmosphere makes you feel right at home, and Kyle and Katrina go out of their way to provide each guest with their warm hospitality. There are fresh-baked treats, coffee bags for sale, and a lot of smiles! I stopped on my way to a conference in Chicago and the frappe was a perfect jolt of energy! Delicious! Check this place out! read more

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Common Grounds is such a good combination of homemade pies, good coffee, and cozy ambiance. My Cuban sandwich was so good...the kind of good where we were trying to figure out how to make it at home and concluded that we should just come back again. Very friendly staff and just a great addition to this small town and worth stopping in! read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Cuban sandwich!! Would definitely order again!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Checked out a little coffee shop/ cafe to try something a little different. Really enjoyed the breakfast. Between the 4 of us we had breakfast sandwiches on fresh biscuit, HUGE sticky and cinnamon buns, and breakfast quiche. The coffee was good and the atmosphere had a cozy/urban feel. We will be back soon to try the lunch menu and Pie! read more

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Highly recommended this place, we try and stop each time we pass by. Food is made from scratch daily. Coffee, tea, and great specialty drinks. Baked goods, pies, food and soups. Check hours. Drive through window, nice indoor seating, beautiful landscaping. Lots of board games. read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Quiche and biscuits and gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

Such a lovely place. Great coffee, great staff and great atmosphere! You can sip on coffee while playing a board game while it's snowing outside. My husband and I gotten chai lattes. Amazing! I haven't been here since February, and finally writing my review. Planning on being back soon though! read more

Eating lunch! So delicious. I am having the chili and my daughter is having the Ham & Cheese. Both are so tasty. We also enjoyed an Ice Chai Latte and the Coconut White Tea. read more

Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gridley, Illinois

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Hidden gem! We happened upon Common Grounds on our way through Gridley and just had to stop, the store is so visually appealing! Super glad we did! Fabulous eclectic interior (with the coolest refurbished beam and hanging light arrangement we've ever seen!) Staff are welcoming, and attentive. The coffee was outstanding - robust, aromatic and the perfect temperature (not too hot, not too cold.) The scone was delicious, obviously made with high quality ingredients. This spot makes Gridley a destination location! read more

I have stopped here several times while traveling through. A great place to stop! While I haven't yet tried the pie, the quiche and cookies are wonderful . Staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

Stopped in for an iced latte and it was delicious. Talked with the owner for a minute and she was very sweet. We will most definitely be back!!! Next time for lunch, because the food looked amazing. read more

This is my husband's and my favorite stop between Chicago and Peoria. It has great atmosphere, excellent food, drinks, and friendly service. We highly recommend it! read more

What an amazing little spot in central IL! The atmosphere is dreamy, comfy, and vibrant. The food is delicious (the Cuban sandwich!!), and I can't even fully put into words how incredible their cherry pie and cinnamon rolls are. They sell coffee beans and support local businesses. My kind of place! read more

This place is hands down, the best coffee shop in the area. The drinks were all delicious and so well done. We had a spiced chai, hibiscus loose leaf tea, and the iced tea. The cinnamon rolls were massive and so gooey and delicious. I can't even describe how yummy the sticky buns were- I will be dreaming about those for a while! They were perfectly baked and each bite was heavenly! We also got the Meat Lovers quiche- amazing flavor! And of course, a slice of the chocolate pie to go. Aside from everything we sampled tasting amazing, the shop in itself is so charming! It's cozy, yet very modern with high open ceilings, beautiful brick, and outdoor seating. Excellent service, atmosphere, and dining/drinks! read more

This place looks great from the outside but if you go inside it is so cozy and warm. The people are always happy to serve you and the food is amazing. I would highly recommend the breakfast casserole, it is the best thing I've ever had at a coffee shop. The drink are amazing as well, there's such a great selection. I live about 25 minutes from here but it's definitely worth the drive. For sure give this place a try. read more

I had the best hot ham and cheese I've ever tasted here, with a pretzel bun and a honey mustard drizzle. The holly jolly tea was delicious too. The salads are fresh and drinks are yummy. read more

Stopped for breakfast on the go and the casserole and quiche was super tasty. Coffee was great too. Reasonably price and excellently managed! Hope to come and try more soon! read more

Great place and great people! LOVE the hot chocolate. Can't wait to stop in for some soup real soon. Love the decor and the special touches to the design. read more

Always a place that is a must whenever I'm back from California! Great pies, quiche, and cinnamon rolls served by a friendly, welcoming staff. Definitely a place to visit! read more