the ambiance of this place is very chill and pop culture all the way. The barista made my order quick and delicious. There are sugar free options and they offer a variety of yummy sweets read more

This coffee shop is such a cute place with great vibes. I love their coffee selections. They have this sign that has many different mixes all named after celebrities. They're a tad on the pricy side, but I don't mind paying a couple extra dollars if it means I'm supporting a local business. It's a great place to just hang out with friends and drink a cup of coffee. The music they play is always great. Overall a great experience every time I'm here! Just be prepared to park in the street because parking is very limited. read more

Common Grounds - Iced Robin Williams with oat milk & a fudge chocolate muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I come here twice a week during the day, and usually have my drink made by one of the two ladies who worked today. My drink is always absolutely delicious, and it helps me have a great day! I would recommend any chai drink from them. read more

This really is a great coffee shop! I tried to go to another coffee shop in the area originally but it was close to UNCG so there wasn't a parking spot in sight. Common Grounds is a bit on the outskirts of town but it is right near Linkdley Park and Sticks and Stones Pizza. They had a few parking spots out front and I had no problem securing one. The person who made my drink was friendly and was pretty fast at making the latte. I went with the pumpkin and it was really good. Dare I say better than my beloved chain classic. There was plenty of seating inside and it was quiet, only a few other people enjoying the atmosphere. The music selection was great! It was a lot of acoustic low key music that was perfect background noise when you are trying to work or chat with friends. They have a back room that's closed off that some people were holding a meeting in when I arrived. It is nice that they have that space so if you do want a little more privacy at the shop you can easily get it. Not sure what their reservation policy is, but it looked like they even had a TV and popcorn machine in there. I will be back to try out some of their other latte flavors. It sounds like they def. try to switch it up. They were advertising a Hazelnut Spice latte and a Dirty Chai Pumpkin Pie latte which both sounded really good. read more

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Love this place! A wine AND coffee bar with snacks! What else do you need? Ummm Nothing. Perhaps a video game? They have it. Perhaps a book? They have them. Perhaps a board game? Got'm. Friendly staff? for sure. I have e been here a few times and this time I went the wine route. Several good selections to choose from at a fair price. Will definitely return. read more

Loved the atmosphere of this adorable cafe. Very eclectic. The drinks were amazing, the only thing is that there was one barista which took a little while for our drinks to come out, but we were relaxing and talking in the very comfy chairs in the meantime. Quiet place to get some work done or just grab a quick drink. read more

I just keep coming back to this coffee house. The location is cute and the interior is pretty neat. To me, the coffee is good but not special. The drinks are pricey for being subpar. The snack selection is also lacking on greatness. I suppose this place is more special to those who might enjoy a beer on tap and an open mic night. I would recommend checking this place out just once to see if it excites you more than me! read more

Amazing little shop tucked in an amazing intersection of food and people. The Robert Downey Jr. salted carmel, mocha, steamed almond milk and espresso. Absolutely delish. Can't beat small shops like this. read more

Common Grounds - Fun drink choices - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Hip eclectic vibe with lots of great drinks and entertainment! Great way to spend the evening. Friendly and fun

We made a road trip stop for dinner in this area and happened to see this Common Grounds shop. I love trying new independent coffee shops while traveling so had to stop by. I ordered a simple drip style cup. I'm not sure how she prepared it so can't offer any details there but let me tell you. This coffee is amazing! So if you're considering go ahead and stop by. read more

This is my favorite spot for coffee and the raspberry thumbprint cookies supplied by a local baker are what dreams are made of. My usual order is an iced Angela Basset: dark chocolate and lavender, the lavender compliments the coffee in a beautiful way although I know it is not for everyone. My sister's go to is a Charlie Chaplin: black and white mocha which she asks to get every time we go out for a girls day and my husband & MIL really enjoy their smoothies. They have a very broad selection for syrups so you can get any combination you could probably think of and they have ample choices for milk as well. There is an arcade hidden in the back, a piano in the hall with artwork from local artists (plus the handmade goodies by the register), live music on Thursdays and friendly staff. I don't drop by as often as I used to but the staff still remember me and gives me the best service like offering to remake or alter a drink if I don't like it for whatever reason (which is a huge deal considering it is a small business and not a mega corporation) and making the crazy combinations I come up with without any protest. The atmosphere is laid back and eclectic, I haven't visited another coffee shop like it. The lattes don't taste burnt and bitter like Starbucks espresso either. Don't get me wrong, I'll still enjoy a cup from Starbucks every now and then, but I never like it as much as a drink from Common Grounds. I bring all of my friends and family here and suggest you do the same! read more

Delicious coffee and great service. The place is a hit with a lot of my friends. We love coffee and frequent a lot of local places. Their social media is very cool. They're always posting about live events that they do their, which makes for a cool atmosphere. The baristas really know their stuff and you can tell they love what they do. We are always greeted with a smile, and that goes a long way for making our day. Fantastic place. read more

Came in earlier this week & had great service. Went back today & the barista never called out when by order was ready & then was super rude when I asked about it. VERY disappointing.... read more

Great vibe, easy to find and fantastic coffee. Check out the feature drinks based on famous celebrities. Had the Robin Williams mocha...outstanding!!! And the staff is great! Michelle is amazing! read more

Love that place it really good coffee open mic nite very nice too just great place to go to relax love the new store in downtown

Great little, trendy shop. Coffee is so yummy & staff is friendly. The specialty drinks are fun & delicious!

*ATTENTION DUSTY* I have been a long time customer at Common Grounds. I love the coffee and usually the service is good. However, I have noticed the quality in training has gone downhill the last year or so. The environment has become noticeably more messy and grungy, the service is not what it used to be, and the coffee making skills of the newer hires is less than adequate for the prices. With all that being said, I had a particularly disturbing experience last week with one of your newer baristas. It was a female with short dark hair and a nose piercing (not Casey). There was one customer ahead of me, so she began making our drinks at the same time (no problem there). I noticed that after she poured the customers drink before me (it was a Robert Downey Jr. frozen) that she spilled a little on her hand and quickly LICKED IT OFF her fingers. This bothered me for obvious reasons, but what bothered me more was that she did it again when she added whipped cream to the customers drink. She LICKED her fingers twice, and then proceeded to place a lid on the cup with the licked fingers. Well, I waiting to see if she would wash her hands at least before adding the milk to my iced latte. Nope. I didn't see her wash her hands once. I hope this review helps your employees understand the importance of good hygiene in the workplace. I will not be purchasing drinks from that barista again anytime soon. read more

I stopped by here after picking up a friend from the Greensboro airport and I have to say I was super surprised to have such a great cup of coffee while making my way back home. The man at the counter suggested I try the Amy Adams from their extensive mixed drink menu. The espresso was pulled perfectly and paired well with the other added flavors. It had the right balance of sweetness and didn't overpower the coffee flavor which is something I feel a lot of coffee shops do. The atmosphere was super chill and laid back and the decor was definitely unique and eclectic. I felt like they had a little bit of everything inside. But yes! Definitely worth stopping by if you're near the area. If I'm ever near the area again you know where to find me! read more

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Worst place ever the coffee was not hot and the girl who was helping was on her phone the entire time , did not care we were there . Very poor service I'm never coming back . read more

Common Grounds thrives as a neighborhood coffee shop. Their wall calendar shows they support live music in an intimate setting. The drink selection is eclectic - smoothies, wine, and coffee; pastries are on display and looked very enticing. The barista was friendly, and although service was somewhat slow, drink orders were made perfectly. Seating is limited and parking even moreso. If you aren't in a hurry, this is definitely a place to enjoy some sips with friends. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

This place has been a favorite of mine since I moved to Greensboro! It's a great place to study, talk with friends, or to just sip on some coffee and enjoy a good book. read more

Great spot in the heart of Greensboro...walked in was served with a smile (under the mask of course). Great place will definitely be back.

This is a cute little shop not far from the main downtown area. It's much bigger on the inside than I expected. There is a large sectional and several cafe tables in the main area, room with a large flat screen tv and video game console, a piano, and an art gallery/pool table room. I ordered an Angela Bassett--essentially a lavender mocha. Usually things like this end up being too sweet at most shops, but it was really well balanced. Next time, I'll try something else as well as a pastry. I'll definitely be back. read more

What a sweet little spot!! Best service and coffee is ahhhh-mazing!!!! The coffee with the lavender is incredible and I highly recommend it!! We went for the live music and what a fun treat with the nicest people!! read more

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My wife loved the Angela Bassett (espresso, vanilla, chocolate, lavender and steamed milk)! Knocked my conventional espresso brew out the box! We'll be back next time we are in town! read more

of the better spots in Greensboro for coffee or music in the evenings. Lots of comfy seating and great cup of java. Staff is great too, so I don't even bother with the "mean bean" anymore. Jessica is always friendly and happy to take my obnoxious requests and Danielle pulls shots with the best too. As for parking, it's Elam. read more

This place is so cozy and the perfect place to curl up with a good book or to study. I got the Brad Pitt latte and it was SO good. I love the creativity behind all the specialty lattes. It was hard to pick just one. I will definitely be back for another! read more

The atmosphere is nice and friendly service. I went in at 9am and they were out of a flavor and couldn't make my order. I'm perfectly fine with that and ordered 2 iced dirty chai lattes. I could hardly taste the chai. Very disappointing to pay 12+ dollars for what tasted like a glass of iced milk read more

My Americano was really good and the redone patio is really nice but the wifi SUCKED. It took me 10 minutes to connect, after having to make an account, it wouldn't work on my iPhone and then you only had 30 minutes of free wifi... The whole reason I was there was to have a nice place to get some work done and I couldn't do that. The staff was friendly but it was a slower day and they all came outside to the patio and were smoking RIGHT NEXT TO ME the whole time I was there. I find that disgusting when anyone does it much less the employees!! read more

This place is a bit hidden, it's a smaller cafe but the drinks are good and for an affordable price!

Finally a real coffee shop in the caffeinated wasteland that is the UNCG area! To be fair, I've known about and patronized them for about a year now, but I'm only just getting around to reviewing. First thing's first: brewed coffee. They do it right. Jesus-Lord-in-Heaven, why is it so hard to get a decent cup of regular, brewed coffee on UNCG's campus? Coffeeology is gross, TSCH is mediocre on a good day, Au Bon Pain lets theirs cook on the hot plate ALL. DAY. LONG. and Starbucks is where happy caffeinated thoughts go to die (but you already knew that). Being as how it was utterly impossible to find good coffee on campus, I was forced to expand my horizons and found this kooky cool place in Lindley Park. Unfortunately, it's too far to make between classes, but a short bike trip or car ride will have you there directly. They've got a cool, celebrity-themed, espresso drink menu that is just fine. I like espresso drinks as much as the next guy, but they're too expensive to indulge in regularly. The baristas at Common Grounds do, however, pull decent shots, and I've never been disappointed when I've had a little extra jingle burning a hole in my pocket. Back to the brew, though. I have no idea where they source their beans, and, quite frankly, I don't care. They aren't burned to charcoal like Starbucks or a bitter, robusta blend, so it's good enough for re-fueling. However, the single, largest benefit of buying your drip brew at this place (that every other coffee peddler in the general vicinity, for some reason, refuses to do) is that they store it in small, thermal carafes. NO HOT PLATES HERE!!! *woot* Seriously, though, the next time I pay $2.00+ for a regular, drip-brewed coffee, take the first sip and realized that it's been burning on a hot plate for the past 3-4 hours, I might just go postal. If your company is in the business of exchanging, hot, caffeinated bean juice in exchange for (all too often too much) currency, and you cannot even deliver an acceptable cup of said bean juice in its most basic form, then you don't deserve to be in business. I'm not saying you should kill yourself, but you should be made to sit a corner all by yourself and think about what kind of terrible person you are and how you are going to make it up to me personally. If I subsequently find your accommodations to my person lacking, then you should kill yourself. :-P Luckily, Common Grounds suffers from no such woes! I'm not always a fan of the brew of the day, but at least the crap is drinkable. I love coffee, but I'm not going to pay exorbitant fees for the stuff just for it to eat away my esophageal lining like so much battery acid. Acid reflux drugs are expensive, yo. Oh yeah, free wifi, cool local art, cold air conditioning, blah, blah, blah. It's a nice enough place to hang out a study, but if I've got that kind of time, I'd rather just drive the rest of the mile back to my house where they don't frown upon it when I don't wear pants. :-) read more

The coffee here - especially their celebrity themed flavors (if you like peanut butter and hazeulnut, try the Bradd Pitt!) is delicious. So are their pastries. It's definitely not as cheap as Dunk-N-Donuts coffee, but your money's worth. If I lived closer I would go every day. They usually have vegan and gluten free options for their coffee & their pastries, so if those apply to you you're in luck! read more

This is hands down the best coffee shop in town and I have been to them all. Great relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff who actually talk to you and ask about your day, and their drinks are delicious! I typically order a hot flavored latte and I've never been disappointed. Their pumpkin spice latte is amazing. I have a dairy allergy and they have a good selection of non-dairy milks. They also have great vegan/gluten free treats. Super convenient for anyone in the Lindley Park area and worth the trip for an evening out on the weekend if you live elsewhere in town. They often have live music on Fridays and Saturdays and now have a wine bar as well. I really can't say enough good things about this place. I love it and it will always be my coffee shop! read more

An eclectic little Oasis in the middle of Greensboro. Awesome vibe and a peaceful environment to just hang out drink coffee and do your own thing. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Awesome vibe! College hill area. They have tons of local musicians come in and perfect for game night or a space to sprawl out and soak up a good book. They have a game room in the back and their drinks are off the chain! An adventure spot while your Laundry is drying across the street! Super cute. read more

I give two stars only because of one of the employees who works there. He has a beard and wears winter caps. He is very loud and bangs stuff. He talks out loud about his personal life and what he's buying or wearing! He was even exclaiming about how his gf bought $70 worth of lingerie from Victoria's Secret. This is not cool and it's not good coffeeshop or business etiquette. I was also told that they only had a decaf americano for people who like decaf coffee. After making it, I tasted it and it was like drinking water with a few drips of coffee. I asked him to make it a little stronger and so he spent another 10 seconds adding more espresso to the cup. It was still gross. Very sad that we won't be coming anymore. It's like this every time we come. The actual location and shop is pretty cool, especially for a small city like Greensboro. read more

Amazing atmosphere and wicked cool art everywhere. My girlfriend and I were in the area visiting family and came here twice and was not disappointed. Coffee was really good as well. I got an americano and then a peppermint iced coffee both were great. Highly recommend coming here for your coffee needs. read more

After sampling what seems to be every other coffee in Greensboro, I have decided that Common Grounds offers the very best. The richest, creamiest - and the flavors - named after celebrities, and delicious: I can't start a Saturday without a blended Marlon Brando (caramel and white chocolate frappe). They also have a wine bar, live music nights, and baked goods, many vegan. The granola bar is exquisite. Upbeat people, good vibes, primo location. read more

Loved sharing my morning w/ Marlon Brando! (My drink's name - lol!) This place has retro cool written all over it...from the repurposed seating to the 1970's & 80's music filling the room. This will be my new go-to caffeine place when I'm in Greensboro! Bravo! read more

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Guitar music. Dude with tats making coffee drinks, serving beer & wine, ecclectic crowd and live band...equals totally awesome & unique coffee shop! Yeah this spot is like no other coffee shop I've ever been to, but im glad I stumbled across it on a random Friday night! Oh yeah, coffee is named after famous people. My "Bill Murray" was really a salted caramel latte, and a Kate Moss=skinny latte lol...different but enjoyable. Cheers! read more

Common Grounds - Bill Murray=Salted Caramel Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina