There's something about Common Grounds Coffeehouse that doesn't just serve coffee it creates the moment around it. This is Portland in its natural habitat. Portland chill.You walk in and it's a full house folks tucked into corners working on laptops, sketching in notebooks, probably writing the next great novel or at least pretending to. It's got that artsy, lived-in soul where nobody's in a rush, and somehow that makes your coffee taste better. The seating situation? Dialed in. Comfy couches you can sink into, solid chairs if you've got work to do, plenty of tables, and even outdoor seating when the weather decides to cooperate. It's the kind of place you come for one cup and end up staying for three. Now let's talk about the move: cold brew with a thick splash of half and half. I'm telling you that right there is the ticket. Smooth, rich, and it hits just right, especially on one of those perfect spring days where the sun finally shows its face in Portland. Simple put this place isn't just good coffee. It's the whole vibe. Highly recommend. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

An absolutely delectable lox plate, probably the very best that I've had on the entire west coast! Great coffee, delicious pastries, with that warm welcoming neighborhood coffee shop vibe that is hard to find these days. read more

Fantastic espresso! The inside gives very cozy, 90's beatnik vibes. But not too chaotic. Lot's of local advertising for events. The latte was perfect, I added one pump mocha and one pump orange blossom (house made.) So delightful, I sipped slowly to enjoy it longer! Very friendly barista who was knowledgeable in what they served. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Latte with one pump mocha one pump orange blossom syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped by this coffee house since I was walking in the neighborhood. Looked like a normal coffee house, lots of people. Ordered a simple hot vanilla latte. They didn't ask for my name or anything. Got my drink pretty quick. Only thing dinging my review is the experience I had with the barista. Because they didn't take my name, when they called a hot latte, I went up & grabbed it. It was my fault for not double checking with the barista if it was a vanilla latte but she seemed busy & stressed so I took the coffee & left to go add some sweetener to it. I took the wrong drink & found out after she asked me if I took the right drink & I said I ordered a vanilla latte & she said the latte I had was actually for another person. I apologized & she seemed very upset about it & made me feel really terribly. She was sighing & it felt like she took my honest mistake personally. read more

One of Portland's old institutions, this is a great place for community, good coffee and... a hidden secret! We've been coming here since the 90's. It hasn't changed much... a very hippy vibe, lots of bike parking, a comfortable space, very good coffee and some awesome and unique rotating pastries. I love the marionberry coffee cake, but today, I tried the thoroughly unique Savory Pesto Muffin. You read that right... savory... pesto... MUFFIN. And..., it was great! OK on to the secret... They have this tiny alley to the left of the shop with tables, lots of greenery AND a window for ordering and pickup (see my picture). This is such a wonderful addition. read more

Friendly Coffee shop. The everything bagel was amazing. Definitely worth a visit! i walked over, as parking is on the street. The neighborhood is pretty. read more

I highly recommend this coffee shop/cafe. I like the eclectic, community vibe. The food and coffee are great. It's always busy but easy to find seating most days. read more

Spacious coffee shop with plenty of space to work and chat with friends. They also have games to play on the tables. Tried their tea and coffee, both were good! Common Grounds offers a large variety menu with plenty of food & drinks to try. Peaceful & welcoming ambiance. read more

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I love this place. The lattes and drip coffee I've gotten here have been consistently excellent. The baked goods are amazing, I love the pumpkin muffin and chocolate chip cookies. I think they're reasonably priced for such good quality overall. Review of their take home beans: My adoration of their service and drinks lead to disappointment in their take home beans which I had high hopes for. They offer one kind of coffee and neither the bag label or staff could say if they were light or dark roast. There's an overall blandness as well as a sour, metallic and burnt aftertaste. Bummed cause otherwise I'm a huge fan of this spot and trust their house made drinks. At $15 a bag though I can't recommend their beans. read more

Wonderful coffee shop located in the Hawthorne neighborhood. Ambience is great, small tables throughout and staff is always friendly. The coffee is delicious. My go to is the cappuccino paired with a scrumptious pastry. One of my favorite coffee shops in PDX. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been latte shopping for a while and have been disappointed... till we found Common Grounds!! Perfect foam, perfect HOT temp... perfect!! Loved the punk, opera music. Clean and cozy. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Chai latte and peppermint latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Platonic ideal of a scone. Can't stop, won't stop, don't need to stop cuz it's a block from my house.

Great little spot for coffee and a snack. The staff are super friendly and the savory muffins are delicious.

Get the orange anise mocha. Love that they stay open late. That's unfortunately rare for coffee shops in Portland.

Very cozy little spot, excellent drinks. Would love to check out a production at the little theater here sometime!

very cute vibes, love the couches and comfy seating with some books laying around. can totally grab a drink and get comfy for a while here. didn't have any fun specialty/seasonal drinks but lots of flavor options and the coffee itself is really good! read more

Good coffee and open late which is tough to find. There are a fair amount of tables but it's very packed so not a lot of seats, but can't blame them. Pretty load so tough study spot. Will have to try the food next time, menu looks good. read more

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Been here before and was disappointed last time I went. I ordered an Americano. Poured in heavy cream and put the cover on. Got in my car and drove off it tasted a little off. Took off the cover, the cream was all curdled! Gross. Drove to the nearest Starbucks. Too bad. I like the pastries here but yuck on curdled cream. read more

Love this local Portland spot on Hawthorne. Simply said, they have a great selection of drinks and fresh baked goods. I mean as a Chai lover they have three options - spicy, medium and sweet. My husband likes his chai typically more sweet and mine I like medium. Staff is also super friendly as well! P.S. - try their freshly baked chocolate chip cookies read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Chocolate chip cookie - fresh baked warm from the oven (crispy and chewy) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The coffee is amazing. I am a decaf only coffee drinker but I really appreciate a rich deep cup of coffee. I ordered a decaf cappuccino and it was truly one of the best I have ever enjoyed. It was made promptly and beautifully with a design on the top. I also ordered the avocado toast which was quite good. I would have appreciated an option to add an egg to it but I didn't ask- it may be possible and that would be perfect. It's a really nice, comfortable cozy space. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

I just went here while waiting for my car. I stood at the counter for 5 minutes while 3 people were working behind the counter and not one acknowledged I was there. So I left. Pretty rude. read more

Very good coffee. Nice space to sit around if you have time to kill. Steel cut oatmeal was good.

This place is not friendly to service animals and asks questions that go against the service animal protection act. It's happened to me on three separate occasions. read more

Stopped in after a run for some breakfast. Everything was delicious, especially the Marionberry muffin. Coffee was solid, and having it in a mug was a nice touch. There is outdoor seating and ordering available in an alleyway next to the main building, but it's right next to a parking lot. Beware of cars starting up right next to you and blowing exhaust on your food! read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Marionberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Carefully prepared coffee and tea, delicious panini and deserts, and a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere. One of the nicest, most welcoming coffee shops in SE Portland. That alone would give Common Grounds five stars, but what puts Common Grounds truly over the top is its support of local artists. The cafe's back room (the Back Door Theater) is the home of Defunkt Theatre (Their slogan: "No net. No fear. No excuses."), which puts on impressively engaging shows that are edgy and experimental. Also using the space is Word Warriors, a popular local writers showcase held on the first Wednesday of each month. Go for the really good coffee and stay for the equally good theater and local writer readings. Here's another vote for Common Grounds as one of Portland's best coffee shops. read more

Great place to get some studying in. There is plenty of street parking outside, seating, hours are nice, couches are comfy, and reasonably priced coffee and pastries :)... there is a solid number of outlets and power strips available for use. Overhead music playing but everyone here is here to get work done so it is a fairly quiet place! I got a cold brew 16oz for $3.25. Very great dea especially since there isn't any tax in Portland :) Would definitely recommend if ya gotta get things done!! read more

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Location: I will not give advice on the location because I am visiting Portland. But I will give my observations: It looks like a safe area, and parking seems moderately easy to find. The People: Friendly barista. The Drinks: - Non-caffeinated herbal iced tea: A solid choice! Work/Study: Great study spot. I got solid work done. The Venue: Nice venue. Has plenty of indoor seating. Upshot: A good spot to get some work done in Hawthorne Blvd.! read more

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Not much to say as this was mostly a quick stop and purchase because I had to pee & I was too full for anything from our last meal. There seems to be a lot of coffee competition in this city! Wifey ordered a Mocha to go - I had a sip and it was done nicely plus the barista was very friendly. Such a quick stop I didn't even take a picture :( read more

The baristas weren't friendly, not sure if it was racism or if they hate their jobs but the vanilla latte was good.

Wow! The avocado toast was finger licking good! The bread was bombdotcom. Visiting from out of state and I will probably be back just for the avocado toast. The iced matcha w a hint of vanilla was exceptional! Definitely one of the best I've had thus far. The outside seating area is a plus. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Avocado toast & the classic + bagel w cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such an amazing breakfast panini! The bread isn't too hard or soft. I tried their pumpkin latte but didn't like it and they gave me a vanilla latte no sweat! So nice. Really great environment and music too. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The coffee is always good here. Barista is playing New Order and Bauhaus and Cocteau Twins and I feel at home. It def gets pretty full but the vibe is always good. I like how they do food and drinks well without all the BS pretense. It's just a chill very Portland spot. Also thanks for not making my Irish Cream mocha too sweet. read more

This is my go to coffee shop cuz I can always count on the best desserts and iced coffees. The atmosphere is relaxing and chill. It's best when I'm with Humam T. If you see a handsome guy studying here... Hands off he's mine read more

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A nice relaxing place to go after an overnight shift. A place to meet up with a friend for a long chat. A breakfast or lunch spot. A spot to read a newspaper or surf the internet or even do some work. Common Grounds is all of these things. They also make a pretty good cup of hot cocoa. I have graced Common Grounds doors on a few occasions. I've had some food here but mostly cups of hot chocolate. They make a pretty nice version that is smooth and not overly hot. No spoon required. CG is a comfy coffee house with random tables, chairs and couches where one can while the day away. Just clean up after yourself and shoot, the hours will just pass. The staff is friendly and there was some nature oriented art gracing the walls on this visit. This is one of the more homey spots in town and not sterile like how some of the bigger chains tend to be. It's a good local business that knows what they are doing. Go support small businesses. Enjoy. read more

I really enjoy the ambiance of this little coffee house. Maybe something about the warm wooden interior, option of indoor and outdoor seating, selections of caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, a great gluten-free chocolate chip cookie, friendly staff, and an old fashioned spot to pick up business cards for local businesses or flyers for upcoming events. read more

A neat and relaxed café nestled near Mt. Tabor Park (within walking distance). The coffee is fresh and sharp. I recommend. The ambiance is comfortably casual. The interesting thing about this café is the fact that they appear to host some diverse, artistic events on a weekly basis. read more

Common Grounds Coffeehouse - Chalkboard with list of events. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Common Grounds is your vibey relaxing neighborhood coffee shop. What This place has going for it: 1) Great coffee 2) Friendly baristas 3) Great service - quick, well made, attention to detail 4) A selection of pastries and breakfast items. What this place doesn't have going for it: 1) I wouldn't change anything about this place. read more

One of the few coffee places super close to my house open early (7am). I usually call ahead right as they open and then jog across the street to pick it up before work- usual order is the classic panini (delicious!!) and an extra shot vanilla cold brew w soy. the atmosphere inside is nice and cozy; they have photographs for sale hanging up all over the walls. Right now they have stickers on the floor to enforce social distancing, all workers are wearing masks, and there are plastic barriers up between the eating area and where they make the drinks. all the baristas that have helped me are very friendly and kind. the coffee is good and they've never accidentally given me dairy and that is a pluuuuuuuuus for me their hours are also super nice- open all day! ilyall read more

This place has been around for decades. I came to Common Grounds a couple of times in the late '80s and considered myself fortunate when I moved to the Hawthorne area a few years later and realized they were just around the corner. I have recently become a once-again regular after some time away that was first due to their several-month-long closure followed by a change of ownership, and then a rocky start as the new owners "got into their groove." When they reopened in the fall of '09 I had been so disappointed by the inconsistent service, mediocre drink quality, often-incorrect orders and shorter hours that I didn't think I would be back again. Despite the convenient location, I stayed away for more than a year. I stopped in a while back after finding that my intended breakfast destination was closed, and was pleasantly surprised. Came back a bunch more times, and all is as it should be. Common Grounds is Back, Baby! My favorite food on the menu is their amazing grilled breakfast sandwich, which can be ordered half or whole. A whole is big enough for two people to share, however these sandwiches are So Good that you might just want half for breakfast and the other half for lunch. They are made fresh and take around 10 minutes to prepare...just enough time to catch up on your Facebook news feed (free Wi-Fi) and get your Willamette Week fix. They also have a massive selection of magazines as well as community newsletters and various newspapers. Excellent baked goods are made on the premises each morning. The scones are a standout; they usually have two flavors that rotate daily. Try the ginger scones, you will not be disappointed. If you arrive early they may still be warm from the oven. Mmmmmmmm, heaven. The current owners and baristas are welcoming and exceedingly friendly. Their quick, efficient service is a definite plus if you're like me and always running just a bit late for work ("I'm already late, might as well stop for a scone..."). Other notables: Big comfy chairs and couches with side tables, laid-back atmosphere, interesting local artwork that changes regularly and sometimes there's live music. You can sit outside and people-watch on a sunny day, even bring your dog. And oh yeah, great espresso drinks! I cannot think of a single reason not to give Common Grounds five stars. I'm so glad I gave them another try. read more

Nice little coffee house along SE Hawthorne. Can't comment too much about the coffee or food itself but what others were ordering definitely looked good! I ordered a ginger tea which was very tasty and perfectly spicy. Upon walking in you are welcomed with tables and couches for your lounging pleasure. There are free magazines to read and internet as well. Great place to study/read/do work/etc. They are open until 10pm which is convenient. It was a little annoying that people from back door theater kept walking through to enter through their designated door in the back. Found that a bit odd. All in all it wasn't a bad place. Lots of coffee houses close too early I feel and it was nice to find this place open after 6pm. read more