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    Common Grounds Coffee

    4.5 (46 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Madisyn F.

    This is a cute place with friendly employees and good drinks. I got a dirty chai & my husband got a matcha with strawberry, both were good! We sat outside in the little seating area they share with a nearby business. Thankful for a good experience on a weekend morning & would recommend it to anyone looking for coffee in Ladysmith.

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    James K.

    Awesome coffee shop tucked away right off 95. I got a salted caramel latte and a sausage egg and cheese croissant and highly recommend. It's clearly a local shop that supports its community and the food and drinks are delicious. Super cozy atmosphere and the baristas were nice and quick, definitely worth checking out!

    Jamar S.

    In the middle of a four hour road trip, and in the mood for coffee, we saw the advertisement for Common Grounds Coffee from the highway and decided to make a stop. What we stumbled on is a comfortable, quaint coffee shop with a really large menu and an unmatched vibe. The location is handled with care, the decor makes you feel at home, and everything was clean, as were the restrooms. The person taking our order was very polite and patient with us as we mulled over the menu before deciding to go with what we know - two iced dirty chais & a frozen lemonade for our daughter. Everything was delicious & I made a comment that if this location were near our home, it'd easily be my go to place for coffee.

    Felicia B.

    My granddaughter and I were out for a girls day and stopped in this place. Common Grounds Coffee is a cozy counter-service café with plenty of seating and a charming collection of board games, making it an inviting spot for meeting up with friends or enjoying a casual afternoon. The atmosphere is somewhat relaxing, though it can be overshadowed by the surprising price tag. During my visit, I ordered a small cappuccino, a small lemonade, a cake pop, and an oatmeal cookie, and the total came out to nearly $18. While the quality of the items was decent, the prices were far from what I'd expected for a local coffee shop. At nearly Starbucks-level pricing, I found myself questioning the value for money, especially considering the smaller portion sizes. Given the absence of other café options in the area besides McDonald's, Common Grounds Coffee might be your only alternative--or you could save a bit and make your own treats at home. If you're willing to pay a premium for the atmosphere, it could be worth a visit. Otherwise, you might find the cost a bit hard to justify.

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    Maria T.

    Coffee, coffee, coffee... yes the Gilmore references are plentiful in this incredibly cool relaxing coffee haven! Being a sinensophile, I chose an Earl Grey, but here... coffee rules!! I love the ambiance of this cozy spot... warm fall colors of rust, browns and greens dominate the décor with touches of leather, wood and brick to add to the welcoming vibe. I desperately want to try the Lorelai & Rory pumpkin spice and vanilla coffee, which I may have to grab on my way out! For breakfast I chose the egg, bacon and cheese croissant which came out warm and fluffy! The front counter gals were super sweet and helpful! I spent quite a bit of time chilling on the couch, reading, writing, and savoring every inch of this inviting coffee shop! Love it!

    Jackie B.

    A nice coffee shop my family and I discovered while taking a road trip down to Williamsburg. It's fairly close to the 95, so it's a nice pit stop for those wanting a place to hang around for a short bit. There is plenty of parking and outdoor spacing to sit or let kids run around for a little bit. There is an extensive menu for both coffee and food. The coffee and food were both decent. We shared a chicken panini and a breakfast sandwich. Prices were comparable to northern VA. Seating is quite extensive and there are games for people to play with. It was a nice play to drop by and would be happy to visit again if we had the chance.

    Yvette A.

    Found this place driving back from Virginia. Cute place. Local artist have art for sell on the walls. Coffee was good and gluten free scones. Great customer service as well. The only thing is the prices were on the higher side. The frappe was good a little sweet The gluten free chocolate muffin was good. The pumpkin muffin was very strong tasting. Sausage croissant was very good.

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    Glenn C.

    Great little spot not to far off the highway, nice area to walk the dog very clean bathroom and the coffee was much better than McDonald's

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    AJ S.

    Seating is comfy imagine sitting and reading whilst enjoying your coffee. This was a stop on the way back home from a triathlon we desperately needed coffee after we ate. The service was friendly and so welcoming! There's more than coffee in here local artist books, pastries and more! I loved this place! If I could give more than five stars I would! If you are near the area and want some good coffee and a place to sit relaxing this is the place!

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    Thanks for the feedback Neil.

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    I’ll chai to adequately thank you very matcha!

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    Thanks for stopping by and for your thoughtful review!

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    Overpriced Torani syrup based iced coffee...the ambiance is nice and the customer service is great. The iced coffee not so much

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    Thanks Michele!

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    2 years ago

    Cold brew and panini was delicious! So many sugar free syrup flavors! And they open at 6:30 cute atmosphere and kind staff as well

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    Customer service was 10/10, Loved the atmosphere and friendly environment, always a good time!

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