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    Common Grounds Coffee Cafe & Bakery

    4.7 (45 reviews)

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    COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE CAFE & BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mildred R.

    What a beautiful little cafe, I believe it's become one of my favorites. I loved the decor and very friendly service. They make you feel welcomed, such a cozy feeling. It was very clean, plenty of room and loved the music. We ordered three coffees to go and a cookie, I'm looking forward to having my coffee there and food next time. They have sandwiches, soups, desserts and sometimes live music. I had the Hippie Chi Latte and it's now my favorite. I would highly recommend this lovely cafe, don't just pass by you won't regret it.

    Nice little sitting area in a great coffee shop.
    Dan S.

    Stopped a nice little coffee shop on the trip and had a wonderful experience. If your ever near Common Grounds stop in and say hi. Great coffee and great customer service.

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    Linda R.

    Admittedly, not a fair or full review cause I only had coffee, didn't try any of the delicious looking home made sweets. For starters I just didn't get a calming feeling, I was the only customer but the discussions among employees about things that needed to be done and problems to be addressed was a tad unnerving. The coffee was fine. There is plenty of comfortable seating and parking. The bathroom could used to be given a little more cleaning (trash emptied).

    Buffalo Chicken & Chips

    Hidden GEM! This place is located in a small, quiet, quaint town called Strafford, MO. It is "downtown." The first thing I noticed about this place is that the ENTIRE staff was smiling (incredibly rare - even for friendly establishments). My son and I were traveling, and kind of happened upon this place. The day we went in, Santa Claus was visiting; he was listening to Christmas wishes, and handing out candy. It was a pretty busy place. Several tables were full, and many people were standing around visiting with coffees in hand. We ordered a smoothie, Hippie Chai latte, and a buffalo chicken sandwich. Everything was delicious! The smoothie was very refreshing. The sandwich, on the fresh focaccia bread, was uh-mazing, and the coffee was perfect temperature with a perfect amount of froth! If we are ever back this way, we will definitely be stopping in.

    Bill W.

    We found the Common Grounds Cafe by chance, searching down a side street for a forgotten Post Office, in Strafford, Missouri. It's the most unlikely thing you'd expect to find here: an Art Deco hipster cafe. It's got everything a Portland, Oregon coffee shop longs for, yet lacks in authenticity: Old, re-furnished warehouse building, brick-stucco walls, refinished wood plank floors... Except it was already here, not shipped in brick-by-brick just for show. The coffee was a decent medium roast, with floral notes & a tangy finish. We had panini breakfast sandwiches, which were adorned with grapes. Highly recommended for a coffee connoisseur out in the road, looking for an oasis in a desert of 'Kum n go' coffee.

    Jason L.

    Very cool coffee shop. They have a drink card for a free drink! Coffee has good flavor and the breakfast burrito was decent. The staff was very nice. I cant wait to go back for their Icecream w/ an espresso shot poured over. sounds delish!!

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    Great pastry and lunches. Service can be a tad slow sometimes but it's worth it. Try the chocolate croissant!

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    Nice location with great customer service, they improve their coffee quality a little but that's just my opinion

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    The coffee is delicious, as well as the various other drinks. The food is sometimes hit or miss.

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    7 years ago

    Fantastic place! And great coffee. Just wish their hours were longer. I have not got to try the ice cream side yet, but hope to do so soon!

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    Love the people and the food. Great place to have coffee with a friend or take a long lunch. Glad they are back open! Go see Michele.

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    Excellent coffee in a cute little small town coffee shop!!! I absolutely loved everything about this place.

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    Quaint and down home with a friendly atmosphere. They have an eclectic menu, fresh and made to order...absolutely yummy!

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