A lovely spot for some breakfast and coffee/tea. Been a couple of times with my 3 year old grandson. We sat on the little balcony out back. Lots of nice simple food options for young and old. Reasonably priced as well. read more

Common Grounds - My l'il Grandson about to enjoy his cupcake. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gowrie, ACT

It is difficult to believe that suburban Tuggeranong could offer coffee and food of this standard. So pleased that this place is in my neighbourhood! This is better than anything I've had in Tuggeranong or Woden malls for years, and is at least as good as any breakfast I've had in the CBD, Kingston, or Manuka. My latte was rich, flavoursome, and sweet. Big breakfast was cooked appropriately, tasted fresh, and was not too greasy. Though not cheap at $20.90. Parents: There's a great playground in sight across the road, and an a flat and expansive paved area for scooters and bikes. Recommended! read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gowrie, ACT

Very nice café in a pretty quiet area (don't know about weekends though). Friendly chill service and a lovely bright airy atmosphere. We had a cappuccino and a vanilla latte - both great, which is odd since as a coffee snob and a big wuss we don't often agree. Latte art was passable but not as if you'd knock any points off for that! Lunch menu was quite limited, but both of our burgers (1 beef 1 chicken) were delicious and huge. Buns were very cakey, but I like that. read more

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It was an okay experience. When walking in it is very cluttered and tight. Chairs back into chairs, and there is little to no room to move. I felt rushed to order by the staff and ended up just sipping on the complementary water as I didn't have enough time to justify spending so much money on average food (from what I could see). The customer service was rather disappointing. Rather than feeling welcomed I felt like I was at school eating lunch, stepping on eggshells as to not be harassed like one of my friends was for pulling a piece of salt out of his coffee and putting it on the ground. The outdoor heaters were by far the highlight of my experience. I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Above average cafe in a quiet area. Good playground for the kids opposite. Decent food & coffee & very pleasant service - can't ask for much more in a local suburban cafe. read more

Nice setting. Nice people and good service. I had the Cesar salad. It was pretty ordinary for the price they charged. Some lettuce, a few tiny pieces of bacon, an egg and not enough dressing. Anywhere else this place would be nothing to write home about but in suburban Canberra the bar really isn't that high. When in Canberra I'd go back. It's somewhere to sit and have a coffee. It's clean and comfortable. read more

Great little coffee shop . Indoor/outdoor seating, excellent friendly service and a nice vibe. Didn't eat there but damn some great smells coming out of the kitchen. Parking just out the front. read more

I'll admit I didn't expect to find anywhere good to eat in Gowrie, but oh boy was I wrong. Great coffee and delicious breakfast - I had the Shahrazad, a spicy Persian themed poached egg dish. The cafe space is minimalist and the Gowrie shopping centre is nothing to write home about, but it's definitely worth a visit for breakfast or brunch. read more

I went in feeling in a really good mood. Having a fantastic morning, and then I went here. I ordered a hot chocolate and 2 coffees. The coffees had coffee all over them and it got all over My white shirt was ruined and the hot chocolate was watery..very watery. The staff laughed at this and offered no help. They also had a dog crap out the front and I'm still looking at it as of writing this review. STAY AWAY. Better of going to a soup kitchen read more

Coffee is good as is the food. Service can be a bit mixed and sometimes slow when they are busy. Nice outdoor eating area and generally pretty busy (must be a good sign). Good to have a local coffee shop. read more