This review is for the Old Todd's Rd location! I love this coffee shop! I live about 20 minutes away near many other coffee shops but I'll drive out of my way to come here! They have by far the best breakfast burrito of any other place I've tried in Lex! It's so delicious! I've only gotten iced coffee so far so I can't comment on the hot coffee but I always get either an iced coconut mocha or an iced blackberry mocha and both are so good! The staff are always really friendly and welcoming! The only thing I'd change is their ambiance inside, I think the tables and chairs could use some upgrading for comfortability but I don't go to coffee shops for the chairs I go for the coffee so that's not nearly reason enough for me to stop making the drive here! 10/10! read more

Common Grounds Coffee House - Breakfast burrito and coconut mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The service is always amazing and the coffee is the best in Lexington! Love this place!!!

I ordered a cold brew with vanilla cold foam. It was one of the better cold brews I have had. Service was quick.

Nice little drive thru . Friendly and great tasting drinks ! On a trip from Ohio so I like to support smaller local businesses and this was a great one!! read more

Common Grounds Coffee House - Pumpkin foam cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The coffee is great but the service is the best! We went twice and were so happy with both visits. And they offer a significant military discount. All this and a chocolate covered espresso bean on top! read more

Common Grounds Coffee House - a reflection in the window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I have driven by Common Grounds every day, twice a day on the way to school drop off but decided to finally stop and give it a try. It is drive through only as it's a small kiosk set up in the Hartland Kroger shopping center. I ordered a large brewed coffee with cream and sugar (nothing fancy!). The coffee was hot, fresh and the two employees working were very friendly and personable. The price was comparable with Starbucks, but I am happy to support a local Lexington business. Will not be my last time stopping! read more

Common Grounds Coffee House - Large Brewed Coffee - Hot & Fresh - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This cute coffee spot in the Kroger Hartland Center is one of Lexington's greatest hidden jewels. The coffee made here is nothing but pure java heaven and the best part is that you can drive through on either side. It can get a bit busy at rush hour but you will never be denied fabulous customer service and did I mention fabulous java? The prices are extraordinarily cheap yet the quality is much better than any Starbucks. Rhoda, the manager always take her time to get to know you including memorizing our orders plus knowing little stuff in our lives. You can add shots, soy, whatever for a quarter or thereabouts which is a steal in this coffee hungry city. If you are looking for some authentic local coffee to go, this is the place and definitely a place that Lexington can be proud of! Whitney and Rhoda are my favorite baristas! May Java Be With You at the Daily Grind! read more

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Stopped in for a coffee and also to buy some fresh roasted coffee for home. The atmosphere and the staff were great and the coffee was great. Fresh roasted really makes a difference. read more

Quick and delicious if you're in the area! Drive thru only so it's better on the go or if you don't feel like making coffee at home. Love that they rotate flavor brews. Every employee that has served me over the past year has been so friendly and helpful! read more

Best coffee place I've had the pleasure of visiting in a long while .. Friendly staff and fast service & did I mention great coffee .... I was pleasantly surprised. I had been told by a nurse co-worker that I would not be disappointed if I stopped by;). So, when I did- I highly recommend the turtle mocha latte, it was wonderful and hit the spot after a long 13 plus hour shift plus a trip to grocery before going home . Oh & their muffins are awesome I'm usually a Starbucks person but I think I'll be switching to Common Grounds read more

First time here (visitor). The server was so pleasant! She guided me thru ordering the cup of joe! read more

Common Grounds Coffee House - the menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Another lunch me and my Fiancé went, we ordered breakfast burritos which were very big and very delicious. I also ordered a latte which was great, the coffee didn't taste burnt or old it was pretty fresh. My fiancé ordered a chi latte and he loved it. Prices were okay but not the best, also the workers are always so sweet. They have a tiny dining room but they do have a room with a couch and it feels very homey. Mixed matched furniture gives a refreshing feeling from the standard coffee place where everything is the same. They also have art work hanging on the walls for sale that's very beautiful. Overall I really like this place and personally would go here over starbucks any day. read more

I used to love Daily Grind. It's nothing fancy. It's a quick little drive-thru coffee joint. But, I loved it. My cousin lives nearby in Lexington and it was a ritual for us to go to Daily Grind every morning for coffee. But, sadly, no more. When my cousin first took me to Daily Grind it was wonderful. I'll be completely honest and say the first time we pulled up I was not impressed. Daily Grind doesn't necessarily look impressive. It's a small building in the middle of a shopping plaza parking lot. But, the prices were great, the servings were large, and the coffee was delicious. Plus, they have unique menu items that I love (like a white chocolate Snickers frappé - delicious!). And the factor that put it over the top was the wonderful lady who worked there. I can't recall her name, I'm sure my cousin could tell you, but she was awesome. She was so sweet, always greeted everyone with a smile, and you could tell she really cared about doing a great job and making customers happy. Unfortunately the past two times I've been to Daily Grind she hasn't been there. And I learned on my last visit (and I don't just mean the last time I was there, I mean the last time I'm ever going there) that apparently she isn't coming back. The past two visits I mention above were similar, but I'll briefly describe my most recent (last) visit so you can understand why I won't be back. Two young girls were working inside the shop. They seemed unconcerned when we pulled up to the window to order. Long gone were the days of a warm greeting from a wonderful Daily Grind employee; however, one of the girls finally did look out the window and say something along the lines of, "What can I get you?" My cousin ordered a smoothie and my usual white chocolate Snickers drink that I lovingly refer to as "milkshake coffee." The girl disappeared from the window and within seconds popped her head back into view and said something like, "Wait, what did you say? Snickers?" My cousin replied that indeed, that was what we had ordered, and away the girl went again. - At this point I was still (at least somewhat) ok with the entire transaction. I understand, it's two young girls having fun at work. They were talking/laughing and couldn't be bothered with customers. It's hard to pay attention long enough to listen to someone who isn't your friend rattle off the names of two beverages they would like to order. Minutes pass. It was taking longer than usual. But, eventually, my cousin's smoothie was handed through the window. Then, finally, my white chocolate Snickers. But, it was a small. And we had ordered a large. My cousin told the girl this and with a huff and an eye roll she said she would fix it. (At this point I told my cousin my drink was being spit it for sure.) The girl appeared back at the window a moment later with a large cup that she had obviously poured the small drink into and then covered with a huge mound of whipped cream. - Now, I'm a pushover. And I was ready to take it and leave. But, my cousin has a stronger backbone than I do and she said something like, "I'm sorry to be a pain, but now the cup doesn't have any of the syrup in it that the drink comes with. It's just not what we ordered." (In addition I will add here that they changed the cups recently so that they're smaller, even when you order a large.) At this point it was obvious the girl was very aggravated and wanted to lose it. She held it together enough to spat, "Fine! That's just for decoration, and you can't even taste it anyway, but I'll fix it!" Eventually I did end up with something that looked kind of like the usual drink I order. However, it was completely liquid. Anyone that's ever had a frappe knows it should have an icy consistency, similar to a milkshake-type beverage. It's just my opinion, but if an order is messed up, not only once but multiple times during one transaction, you should just make a new one and give that to the customer. Own the mistake. Fix your mistake. And please be polite about it. I may not work in the service industry, but I do deal with the public, including upset individuals, every day in my job (as most people do regardless of their profession), and I do it politely. And in this case, I wasn't upset in the least. I was just trying to get what I had ordered and paid for. Sadly, I feel like the quality, and especially the service, has gone way down for Daily Grind. So far down, that I won't be back. read more

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THE nicest employees in the world - the woman who runs it will call you baby and ask how your day's going, and knows the regulars' orders down pat. This is definitely a better alternative than big corporate coffee chains because the prices run about the same (if not a little better), the coffee is infinitely better, and the service is incomparable. I know that everyone who lives in the Hartland area loves Daily Grind/Common Grounds probably partly because we're reminiscent for the Hawaiian ice stand that used to exist here (they still have them, btw!), and partly because the current establishment is so wonderful. Every time I come home I make it a point to ditch Starbucks for this place! read more

I love this place! Not only is it right behind my house, but service is always awesome and coffee is ALWAYS great. Its convenient and the little chocolates really brighten up my morning! Seriously. read more

This place is my near daily stop. The girls here are all so sweet and kind, I love their service. If you are a fan of lattes, my guilty pleasure is the Honey Bee. Their breakfast sandwiches are perfect to get me going in the morning along with my coffee. I don't see why there would be any bad reviews. Always tips these baristas. Keep it up girls! read more

A really neat and simple operation. Just the pick me up I am looking for some days whether or not I am in the mood for a smoothie or coffee.

I used to come here all the time but now the girls who work the window aren't friendly at all. Don't waste your time

Everytime I go, the employee is always smoking outside with her friends. Very unprofessional looking. Also, gross. It is their hang out spot, not a place of business. As can be expected, coffee is subpar. read more

Best coffee shack in town. The staff are always very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Ellie and Tessa always take great of me and make the best coffee and smoothies. read more

Great little coffee drive thru with tasty drinks and awesome staff! Definitely a fun local place to swing by!

Love this place! Service is awesome and drinks are superb. Pricing is excellent in comparison to other coffee houses. I will definitely be a return customer. read more