Common Grounds is amazing - they make some of the best lattes I've ever had anywhere in CT!

I would love to give this place five stars, but the staff is awful to deal with. They do not understand you when you go in and you end up getting the wrong thing all the time I understand sometimes there's a language barrier, but it gets to the point where it becomes a project to try to order. if you ask them to warm something up for five seconds, it comes out, scorching, hot and destroyed. On more than one occasion, the lid wasn't on the coffee spilled. Wants the whole body get out and the coffee went all over the place. The desserts are good, but some of them are just from Costco. I literally saw the same pack of cakes that were in the case! On a positive note, the coffee is absolutely fresh and delicious and the ground the beans there. read more

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Such a cute coffee shop with delicious drinks! I tried their chai latte with with pumpkin foam which really impressed me -- there was actual pumpkin in the drink which really added to the flavor. PS in the picture attached to this review, that is a size small drink. So keep in mind when ordering coffee especially; the large is LARGE. They also have a drive through which is super convenient. read more

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Great coffee drinks, really nice ambience, good service, no complaints. Didn't try the food but it all looked good

Being a self proclaimed coffee snob from CT everytime I travel I have to try the local coffee shop. I loved it here the second I pulled up the exterior vibes alone I loved. The inside atmosphere was extremly relaxing and chill. On top of the delicious coffee I inhaled the cinnamon bun I got. read more

I enjoy coming here. They have good coffee and polite service. However, the service is slow. Also when you only have one person working and someone orders 8 drinks, the delay for everyone else is significant. Had to walk out without my coffee because I would have been late for my appointment. No one should have to wait 20 minutes for a cup of coffee. And mind you I was the runner up in line. By the time I walked out, there were 6 parties behind me and the first oral wait time was 20 minutes and counting. Staff your shop properly please. read more

Coffee is fine sometimes it's burnt depending on whose working. Staff is friendly . They are fast.

This space is like a gravity pool filled with so many different reasons to keep you... one might say, GROUNDED! There are a myriad of different espresso and non-espresso based drinks that will keep you coming back here or sticking around to study or read in the cafe area. Pastries galore as well! Great place for a well done iced coffee! Beautiful seating and interior decor! Friendly people behind the counters! read more

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I love this place I always get a yummy matcha here and the pastry display is so fun to stare at

Common ground never fails me. Today I enjoyed a large matcha latte with oat milk and SF vanilla and a delicious chicken wrap. I ordered online and picked up my order through the drive through. Service was very speedy. read more

Common Grounds - Chicken wrap - A sliced chicken wrap with lettuce, chicken pieces, and sauce inside a soft flatbread, served in a clear plastic container on a wooden table. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Cool spot in Shelton. Some tables outside and the inside smell amazing. Multiple options for drinks frozen, smoothies, iced and hot. Two young girls working greeted me when I came in. One of them explained about the coffee beans displayed, flavors, and about the menu. I was the only customer but it was around dinner time and a Friday night. Hope this shop is there the next time Im in Shelton. read more

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Coffee was average. Breakfast wrap was reheated and tasteless. The shop was very noisy and warm. The coffee beans are roasted in the dining space. The rest room was dirty and the door didn't lock. read more

Every time I have gone to COMMON GROUNDS, I have not been disappointed! The coffee is excellent and pastries are very fresh. The service staff is very accommodiating. read more

Decaf coffee is delicious and pastries are decadent! Love the location and the good vibes inside.

I'm not sure what's going on there whether it's a faulty speaker system or the staff is poorly trained but any time my partner goes through the drive through she ends up being frustrated and upset with how the interaction goes. She's told to tip on the keypad and they try to rush her when placing the order and get exasperated at her when she can't hear very well through the speakers. She speaks perfect English and speaks very clearly and no matter who it is at the window they look at her like she's speaking another language. Just overall very very bad vibes. read more

Had only coffee, actually a mocha, which was delicious. Very comfortable heavy polished wood tables . Young woman behind counter very professional and personable, read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Horrible customer service. We ordered three breakfast wraps from here. About 20 minutes later, a bag of one breakfast wrap is delivered. I call this place to find out what happened, the person on the phone tells me she ran out of bacon. I ask why she didn't call or have the delivery person call to tell us that she was out of bacon and did we want to cancel the order or substitute? She starts telling that they have bagels and a number of other things. I said no, you're not understanding me- you could've let us know and we could've gotten sausage instead. She said "I'm too busy to call." We will never be ordering from here ever again and after reading reviews, I will warn everyone else off from this place too. Horrible customer service, terrible food, should be shut down by the health department. read more

Recently I stopped at Common Grounds for a treat. They have a variety of pastries available including cakes, cookies, muffins, biscotti and many more items. Some of the treats available were gluten free and paleo which I thought was great that they had options for people with different dietary needs. The coffee shop also offers smoothies, teas, and coffee that can be prepared at least 10 different ways. The interior had a cool vibe with lots of seating available . It looks like a great place to sit and work or meet up with friends. After looking at all of the available treats I decided to get the cheesecake cone. It was good, but the texture of the cream cheese filling was tacky (it could be due to it being straight out of the refrigerated cooler) and had a light cream cheese flavor. The filing seemed more like a frosting rather than cheesecake filling. Additionally, the price was not aligned with the item. The one cheesecake cone was 6.00 which I did not think was worth it. The service was kind of rushy. I got the vibe that they wanted me to hurry up and select something. I love that they have enormous coffee bean bags throughout the coffee shop. read more

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My go to "work from home" coffee shop! It is the perfect setting to get some work done while enjoying delicious coffee. It is spacious with plenty of seating and fast wifi. The staff is extremely kind and it always makes for a pleasant afternoon! The coffee is to DIE for! I don't like sweet/sugary coffee but Common Grounds offers specials that are great flavors without any of the sweetness! They come in hot or iced and they typically have a decaf flavor as well. Another big perk is the milk/sugar station. They allow you to put in your own milk (even almond) so you can have your perfect coffee. We love all their locations, but Shelton is our home base! read more

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Excellent coffee. Good place to hang out and chat or bring some work or a book. I get whole beans from here for my coffee maker at home. Very fresh and delicious read more

So glad they are reopened. I was concerned they'd be gone after the shutdown. People, please support your local businesses. Common Grounds has a ton of paleo and gluten free items, which is awesome. And, there's ample seating both inside and outside. This is probably one of the only indie coffee places around this area when you come to think of it. Please support them. They also have non-dairy creamer out and easily accessible. read more

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Great coffee and great atmosphere! I love the location right next to the Branford Green, too!

We love going to common grounds! The atmosphere is inviting, especially after being a Starbucks. They have completely renovated the interior and you would never know what it used to be. It is clean, pristine and very unique. The plethora of sweets that Common Grounds has is amazing and they are delicious. Along with their delicious sweets, their coffee is also outstanding. We always get black Iced coffee and it has never disappointed. I would like to try the hot coffee, but I'm always in the mood for iced! We have never been let down by Common Grounds. Will definitely be back! read more

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Love coming to common grounds on my days off of work. The atmosphere is great and the employees are very sweet and nice. The coffee and flavors are so good and there's always a large variety of foods to choose from. The owner is very kind and the environment is just relaxing. It's a great place to get work or schoolwork done. I couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

Common Grounds - Salted Caramel Biscotti - A twisted pastry with a crispy exterior is decorated with chocolate and caramel drizzle and sprinkled with coarse salt, served on brown parchment paper. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Good atmosphere, great service and good food. I normally run in here on the way to my office. I am so simple black coffee or cold brew. The baked good look great and the people in the office appreciate them. Since I run in before 7 it is grab and go but there is plenty of seating and looks like a good place to get some work done or meet friends. I do think it may get a little loud so bring some headphone if you need to be dialed in. read more

Place is cute and lots of fun drink options. It the baked goods are very stale ! Got 2 items and one was hard as a rock and could t b it e it and the tiramisu was like rubber and tasted of cleaner . Would come back for drinks only read more

The best fresh roasted coffee and bakery treats in the area. Top notch barista making espresso drinks, fresh pastries in a clean and quiet environment. read more

I stopped in here for a morning coffee after hearing about their interesting coffee options and the high quality products. Everything was separated inside and the staff were all wearing masks which was great. They also had so many different coffee and biscotti options to choose from! I got their Ice Box Cake Iced Coffee and it was so delicious with all the flavors they managed to pack into it. We also got a mocha mint chocolate chip coffee and a ricotta cake piece. Everything was delicious. Additionally their small is gigantic! Easily the size of other places' large sizes, so keep that in mind when ordering. I recommend a stop in. read more

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Coffee is good. Atmosphere is nice except the music is to loud. Sitting having a conversation at times is very difficult. Asked worker to turn it down a little, was advised they could not do that. read more

safe space , really quiet , food and drinks lovely . the staff was really nice and welcoming !

Great coffee Opens at 6am Good bakes goods Loved the morning oats Open seven days a week read more

Delicious iced coffee, but it's gone in two sips since they pack it to the brim with ice. I always get a large because of this, even if I ask for light ice it's the same. Today I asked for light ice again and built up a little courage to say something about it, they giggled to each other as if they were making fun of me (I'm always very polite, I never really complain to those preparing my food because I've worked in food service for years). They strained the ice and poured it into a new cup and put more milk in it - they gave it back to me with three little ice cubes. It was just very passive aggressive and made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I felt bad and said thank you, walked out and drank my warm iced coffee. It's just really sad because this coffee is genuinely good but I've never walked out happy with the service provided. read more

Common Grounds is amazing! They are so fast and courteous and genuinely appreciate the business. My wife usually has a peppermint latte and I get a caramel macchiato. We're always sure to grab a bag of the chocolate covered coffee beans too! read more

Nice looking coffee shop. Extremely clean. Counter person was friendly. Baked goods are available as well. If only the coffee was good. Mine was weak and warm with little flavor. I also noticed no one else stopping in at all. A quick note, after you order you use the condiments bar for sugar cream etc. read more

I've been a common grounds fan for many years (original one is in Branford) so I was thrilled when I heard they were opening a location right here in my own town! Located in the old Starbucks in a small plaza. Remodeled nicely and very spacious. They have great coffee, teas and tons of desserts. Great space to just chill and enjoy a great cup of coffee, chat with friends or bring your laptop. So many choices to chose from but I always get the house blend. They have everything that Starbucks has when it comes to drinks so support small business and check this place out. I haven't tried any treats but at the Branford location I've had the biscotti many times and love them. They are big so split with a friend. You can also take home a pound of coffee beans or they will grind fresh for you. Come on Shelton folks support small business and try this place! * took off one star as I felt the music was a bit too loud for a coffeehouse* read more

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This was the old Starbucks location and I'm glad another coffee shop filled its place. I've been to the location in Hamden which is just as great, but a little smaller. Pros: They roast their own beans and the coffee tastes fresh. They make quality espresso based drinks meaning it's so good you don't need to cover it up with a wild flavor. I'm looking at you rhymes with "smarbucks" and your bitter overpriced drinks. The staff are so friendly. They have a few gluten free and paleo options that are good. I haven't tried their other pastries but they look wonderful. I've seen the owner in here taking notes which means he takes pride in his business and that's nice to see. It's local. Very cute decor. Cons: They could use a better table and seating layout. (I'm an interior designer so notice decor and furniture details. Sorry!) They have an epic menu, but I find it a little confusing, and the flavors should you want one aren't listed. It's definitely worth a visit. And they have WiFi if you need a place to work and study with your coffee and muffin. read more

Stopped in to check out the new coffee shop in town. Decor: you can see the bones of the old Starbucks but they have done a great job changing the design. There is a lot more open space and areas to sit. Menu: great variety of drinks including frozen frappes, teas, smoothies and of course coffee. There are no prices on the board which I suggest gets added. In addition to drinks, they have a get bakery selection including a plethora of biscotti. Everything looked fresh and delicious. Service: girl behind the counter was friendly and kind. I ordered a frozen chai which was delicious. I would definitely come back for another selection! read more

Can't believe a Starbucks was replaced with a legit local coffee shop. BRAVO. Far superior. Great job on this place. read more

Latte wasn't great and baked items tasted like the refrigerator. Was really hoping to find a Starbucks alternative.

I am so happy that Common Grounds moved into the old Starbucks. Their product is better and I like the local feel of the shop. I also like being treated like an adult regarding COVID19 and not having the experience of walking into a doctors office with their over the top restrictions. Lastly, I don't appreciate have my money supporting radical causes I don't support. Focus on your product and make the customer happy. Common Grounds does! read more