Always a line but the line goes fast! What a nice change from Starbucks. The lattes have a very rich authentic taste !! Highly recommend read more

Great drinks, great staff. In Tommy's plaza for those not familiar with the area. Tables to sit at. Great spot. read more

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Good drinks-coffee and tea. Lots of huge pasties. Very good prices. Nice atmosphere. Could use more comfortable seating, chairs with backs.

Common grounds has been a staple coffeehouse in my world for many many years. I've gone to multiple, but the original one of my life is a Hamden. I love the way their shops are set up. All of though wood and brass gives it a very distinct Rustic industrial look. It's a really great space to meet up with friends or do some work. The Hamden shop is smaller than a couple of the other ones but it still has a little space in the back and outside space when it gets a little bit warmer. The people have always been very kind and accommodating. I've gotten a few things from there over the years, but the one thing I always get is the Paleo cookie! I know Paleo cookie doesn't sound very attractive, but I can promise you that it's beautiful in its own way. I go to drink at this moment is their turmeric latte with oat milk. And it takes a lot of willpower to walk away without a biscotti... Clearly I do not have that willpower. Definitely worth a stop. read more

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Really happy that I have a great coffee shop that actually roasts their own beans on my way to work! The people in here are extremely friendly and the service is quick and efficient. I like that I can actually taste the different flavors of the beans when I get black coffee here but today I spoiled myself with a latte. They have a ton of options on their menu for true coffee, lovers, and a bunch of different coffee flavors that they roast in house that I believe you can grind and take home. All of their pastries are delicious and they even have gluten-free options. The inside is really cool if you need to come in and get some work done. I love the community seating options and the seating along the windows is a nice touch. I've been to some of the other locations that Common Grounds has and I like the consistency throughout each one I've been to. read more

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The coffee is fine, and the staff are kind, but I wish Common Geounds took greater care with accompanying pastries. On multiple visits, I've found the signature oversized biscotti are chalky and flavorless, the muffins are also dry. The seating and repurposed log tables are uncomfortable and make conversation difficult. And the interior (shiny mosaics, multi-tone orange paint, faux Spanish title ceiling, heavily lacquered wood beams) has a lot going on. Given that Common Ground is opening a second location in Hamden, maybe they will be willing to mix up their food & design, particularly given the excellent pastries available at both Cantean and Best Video. read more

Service was good but the muffins and scones are ice cold. Almost frozen and low quality. Extremely dry

The cappuccino quality changed. The milk was boiling, and therefore their cappuccino are way too hot. It takes a long time to cool off. In addition, they started using disposable cups, which ruins the experience when going there to enjoy sitting and savoring the coffee with one of their great pastries . read more

A MUST visit!! Incredible coffee, pastries and service :) Huge variety of coffee flavors and fresh bakery items to choose from daily, including a wide selection of gourmet biscotti read more

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Service is friendly and welcoming the second you walk in. This spot is a hidden gem for pastries. They are delicious & I'm obsessed with the overnight oats! Best I've ever had. Still trying to find the coffee that fits my taste but I'll keep going back until I find it. Totally worth it. read more

Common Grounds - Overnight oats - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

The owner of this establishment is unkind to its patrons. I was in one afternoon doing a lot of work, and I immediately had to hop onto a meeting when I arrived at the coffee shop. About a hour or so later, my sister joined me to also do work, and she ordered a large iced coffee. Shortly thereafter, the owner approaches me and rudely asks if I wanted something to eat or drink. I was confused, not realizing it was the owner at first, until he started YELLING AT ME it is their store policy to eat/drink something while you are there. Had he explained this in a polite way and encouraged me to order something, I gladly would have. His verbose tone and treatment of female customers nonetheless was absolutely disgusting. Even worse, he has young girls working for him, and I feel sorry if he speaks to them in that manner. I will never be back again. read more

People have consistently said Common Grounds is amazing, I gave it my first try and it was definitely my last try as well. The service was fine, the ambiance was fine. The actual food and drink were among the worst I can remember having. I got an iced chai latte that comes in a giant pre-mixed bottle, so no option on what type of milk. I believe the mix was oat milk, which was a gross surprise. The drink was so sweet it hurt my teeth. I took one sip and threw it out. Purchased a chocolate chip cookie for later and the bag immediately started absorbing the greasiness of the cookie. When we tried it, it was awful. The butter they used tasted like it had sat in a fridge and absorbed the fridge flavors. One bite and I chucked it. I did have a muffin that was edible, it had the same butter flavor issue as the cookie. Ate half because I was starving, the other half was thrown away. Overall, so disappointing to waste money but more importantly to throw out this much food. Do not recommend, will not go back. read more

Not many coffee selections. But if u love strong, fresh coffee, this is the place for you. The ambiance is great.

Third time at this location not sure if ownership changed within last few years. Music was too loud and not coffee house vibe, bathroom was unkept. Our coffee's tasted burnt. My sisters dessert was not fresh tasting and when she wanted her money back on the dessert the woman behind the counter was rude about it. read more

drinks and biscottis are always very good. cozy and bright interior. i love coming here with friends to hang out and chat, or to pick up a treat after a doctor's appointment. baristas are knowledgable and friendly. everything is priced very reasonably read more

I walked in and I wasn't sure what I wanted to drink. It was a warm day so I knew I didn't want coffee. Much to my dismay, the menu posted on the wall doesn't have a single price for any of the items they sell. So I proceed to ask for the prices for the few drinks that might interest me. The lady working the register doesn't speak English very well. I apologize as I understand this is a difficult and somewhat annoying order as the prices aren't clear. I made my order and began engaging her in conversation while she made my drink. Now I understand that America is a melting pot, and that learning English isn't a requirement to work in America. But it was incredibly annoying when she cuts me off mid sentence to say "I'm done talking English no more". This is absolutely appalling for any company regardless of country to tell your customer who is politely engaging in a customer service setting. Shame on this company for hiring people who don't want to provide customer service or even attempt to learn the language. You will never see another penny from me. read more

If you do anything, come for the biscotti. There are endless glass jars of different varieties. Anything dipped in chocolate is worthy (though this probably just my bias). The biscotti I've tried has a perfect consistency. The coffee menu has some really unique concoctions, especially if you want something fancier than a normal latte. I went for a cappuccino, and it was perfectly made. Biggest problem this spot has is that it's too popular! I can see why people want to snag a seat and stay a while. read more

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First time trying this place and extremely disappointed. Played it safe with an iced vanilla latte. It tastes like burnt coffee and milk. It was busy and the baristas were friendly, however not for me read more

Wonderful aroma upon stepping in the door and a nice selection of beans and munchies. Comfy leather chairs for a met up too. Or bring your computer and crab a bar stool and do a little work. Friendly baristas too! read more

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Wow what a hidden gem and this place is less than 5 minutes from my house. The medium here is basically a Starbucks venti and the coffee taste is super smooth and great. I really wish they did latte art here but that's more of a personal preference. The interior vibe has what I assume a very Central American vibe, heavily into it. Seating however inside is limited, area is clean but cluttered with sacks of coffee beans. Not sure if that's supposed to be part of the interior theme or if it's storage sitting outside. Certainly would come back. read more

Common Grounds - a coffee cup and a coffee grinder - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

My favorite coffee shop of all time! Cozy atmosphere, great menu, and great coffee. Commons Grounds has been my go-to place to get work done for the past 4 or so years! They have a wide selection of beverages as well as a wide selection of flavors to add in to each of them! They also have delicious scones and crumb cakes to snack on while you work! If you go, try one of their speciality flavor combinations! Definitely one of my favorites! read more

Common Grounds - Menu and atmosphere - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Chill vibe, plenty of seating, and tables that look like tree stumps. Relaxing music in the background. Perfect Sunday atmosphere. I'm thinking this is going to be my new favorite spot for coffee in the tea. They offer a little everything. Teas, cappuccinos, espressos,Macchiatos, smoothies, Italian and French soda. A Hy thing you're craving is here. They also seem to sell whole and ground beans. Food wise there's a wide range of muffins, cakes,fresh fruit, parfaits,giant cookies, 8 different kinds of biscotti, and even some empanadas. The two women working behind the counter are very friendly, accommodating, and work fast. We've been in here for a 1/2 hour and there's been a steady flow of customers. They also have an outside area to enjoy your drink of choice outside. We tried the chai and frozen cappuccino and were not disappointed. We also loved the raspberry crumb cake and yogurt parfait. The chicken empanadas were a little dry but still pretty good. We'll definitely be back. I'll have to come back to try one of those giant cookies with my next coffee! read more

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Excellent service and coffee. Good outdoor seating. A bit pricey but worth the every cent.

Bakes are amazing! Love the atmosphere, and variety of pastry options! Would recommend to anyone who likes to get some work done, while enjoying a cup of coffee. The M&M cookie is my fav read more

I don't review much, but when something stands out as much as this did, it's a must. First off... The coffee is delicious. The roast everything in house, and have a decent selection of beans. They make very good coffee drinks as well, and have both oat and almond milk. Secondly, the muffins in the case are absolutely delicious. We were in town for only two days, and this was our "coffee place" for this stay. Both days we split two muffins, and all four of them were awesome. However, the star of the show was the customer service. Both days there were two women working, each were nicer than the next. So absolutely pleasant and helpful, and genuinely happy to see customers. Thanks for a great experience! read more

This is one of my spots to stop in whenever I am in this area and want some coffee and pastry. This is always so busy here and a place to catch up with friends over coffee or tea. Check it out read more

I was the first to review this spot nine months ago, and I'm updating my review since I've visited about once a week since then and have had a chance to try more items on the menu. The staff is extremely friendly and nice. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy in nice weather, and the baked goods are very yummy (if slightly dry). The organic Peru beans are my favorite; I pick up a bag once a week to brew at home. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

This place is a hidden gem in Hamden! I'm new to the area so finding this local coffee shop has totally made my day! The staff here are super friendly and helpful but most importantly the coffee tastes amazing!!! Not to mention their size small is like a size medium anywhere else, and affordable! I also love buying fresh whole beans so having such a large variety to choose from is a win win! This will be my new coffee spot, bye bye Starbucks!! read more

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Finally a cute coffee shop in Hamden! It's absurd there's been no other choice for the college kids besides horrid DD and Starbucks, which has nice outdoor seating. I wish them well! Lots of ample seating and song long tables outside in the sun too. Parking is also very easy in the lot. read more

Cute, cozy coffee shop with an awesome selection of coffees and baked goods. We came here after dinner but if I lived in Hamden this would be my go to coffee shop for my daily coffee. The selection of coffee beans and flavors makes me want to try them all. The aroma of the roasted beans hits you the minute you walk in. They have cool displays of their roaster, and other equipment and supplies. They have a huge selection of baked goodies and the biggest biscotti in spotless, clear, glass jars! read more

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The coffee is great - I love that the flavor changes daily! It's always a fun surprise to see todays flavor options when I walk in. I also love that they're expanding food options! The chicken salad is SO yummy! Staff is amazing and I could spend hours there just hanging out with friends and chatting because it's so inviting in common grounds! read more

Full on impressed with this joint. The decaf chocolate marshmallow was amazeballs. Like I've never had decaf and did my happy shoulder dance, I despise decaf. But this - this was my coffee foodie happy dance girl. Phenomenal customer service, so many amazing options, well laid out menu, *drooling* over foodie options on counter and in window counter, ambiance on point, super clean seating areas and clean cream/sugar station. So yes go get coffee here, no brainer. However, I'm holding back my coveted 5 stars for one reason. Bathroom needed TLC. It wasn't awful, but after how amazing the cafe was I was disappointed to see a sad bathroom. Regardless, go get a coffee or tea here and you will not be disappointed. read more

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Found our new coffee spot. A little bit of drive for me but, totally worth it. Everything we've had is 100% delicious. Quality coffee & a great selection of food - ranging from fruit to cheesecake to scones. Paleo & gluten free as well. read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Hamden. The decor is so quaint. Huge tree trunk coffee tables which you can't move by yourself. I've tried. Just move the chairs. Coffee roasted on premises. So many flavors and special coffees daily. I love a coconut latte and hot chocolate is great. The chai latte is very tasty but the customer service will keep you coming back. There are several treats biscotti and cannolis. I just go for the fantastic coffee. The treats are okay and made off premises. There are leather couches and chair as well as outside seating and a long bar with stools for a few different seating options. read more

Medium house blend, black. That's my go to. It's boring but there's a lot of coffee places that can't make a good cup of coffee right. Great service and staff. read more

Such a cute cozy coffee shop! Stopped by this place this morning for the first time. Absolutely spotless, shiny little cafe. Coffee selection is great, coffee itself tastes delicious, cookies and pies are fresh and yummy! read more

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Central Perk vibes.. with less drama and less whiny Ross.. Lovely spot that could easily replace your fast food coffee binge if you allow five more minutes in your daily routine. Fun coffees like rice Krispy.. it literally tastes just like one. Amazing Good assortment of small eats.. but really you're going for the caffeine punch. read more

I am not a huge fan of "foo-foo" coffee shops. I have been here several times in the past few weeks and I have to say that their coffee is delicious. I love getting half regular (house blend) and half French blend. The coffee is nice and strong, and the counter help is very nice each time I have gone. I also love that they feature a "dump cup". FINALLY- a place that allows you to put the excess coffee into a cup (before adding all the cream you want which always makes the cup overflow) . HELLO GENIUS IDEA. I will continue to go here. read more

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Truly, Common Grounds has given me the pleasure of drinking true espresso that has been made with quality beans. I got the cappuccino and personally I would definitely go back there and get it again. The milk was steamed perfectly, leaving a creamy frothy mouthfeel while not being under or over frothed to the point where it was too mellow and soft or burnt and roasted. As a coffee lover and as someone who visits lots of different cafés, this is one of the rare ones that I would give five stars. I recommend you go there if you drink coffee. Even if you are not the biggest fan of coffee or have never had it, this is the place to go! read more

I love common grounds in Branford so I was thrilled to hear they opened a second spot in Hamden. The pastry are great and the coffee is awesome. This is not your local DD or SB. It's quaint and cozy inside and also has outdoor seating. Just a great place to sit and chat or just chill and read and have a nice cup of joe. Awesome staff too! You have to try it. read more

Common Grounds - Small iced coffee is size of medium DD - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut