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Grounded Coffee Co

4.5 (84 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
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A Caramel Latte
Liam O.

I gotta say. This is one of the best coffee places I have been to. So much better than Starbucks. The service never disappoints, and the atmosphere is so chill. Coffee is delicious and I can't get enough of this place.

caramel latte
Roc R.

Grounded in a cute small coffee shop in downtown Willimantic! Staff is always friendly and warm. The hot caramel latte is worth a try! It's for sure my go-to drink at the shop! Bagel options are unique and delicious. You'll find some indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating options on the back patio area.

John R.

Hidden in a 1800s house in downtown Windham (Willimantic), Common Grounds is a serious coffee shop. They don't offer a little bit of everything to everyone. They are serious coffee drinkers offering just a handful of carefully curated light food. I met a client there the other day and ordered breakfast and an espresso. The espresso was provided with a side of seltzer. This is the classic preparation and it made a great espresso even better.The poached egg on a fresh bagel with tasty greens and a spicy spread was an excellent complement. The shop in a historic building is decorated in a modern fashion which contrasts the hewn floors. In the back, a sizeable yard includes several picnic benches to enjoy your coffee and breakfast. The frog watches over the shop and its patrons.

Cortado and the everything bagel with salmon
Alexandra E.

Delightful coffee spot with strong coffee and great food. The salmon bagel was one of the best I've ever had.

Anusha V.

I was in Connecticut for a wedding and found this place when I was craving a morning coffee. They open early in the morning and have the oat milk as an option for an add cost. So that's a plus for anyone who is lactose sensitive or vegan. We also tried their bagel sandwiches which was great. I really liked their Prosciutto bagel sandwich.

Chris M.

Finally tried this local coffee place. It's such a cute building and I am so glad I went. The girls inside were so kind and helpful. They recommended a honey latte and their drip coffee. I got a small of each and they were so good. I highly recommend coming to this place. So glad it's close to my house and can g wait to go back! I miss having Starbucks nearby but this is even better.

bagel sandwich
Lauren R.

I just moved to Willimantic and have already been here twice. I love this place. The first time I tried their (fairly large) croissants, which were so buttery and flaky. Definitely worth the cheat meal. They toasted it so it was nice and warm, which made the butter taste stand out even more. The next time, I had an everything bagel with prosciutto, cream cheese, greens, and pickled onions, which I thought was a really delicious combo. I wish the bagel was a little larger/denser, but it was still good nonetheless. The shop has a cute atmosphere and I love the outdoor sitting area. Definitely is a nice place for a Saturday coffee date.

oat milk latte. stainless steel straw. sesame bagel sandwhich. good friends & good vibes.
Meg S.

I was craving an oat milk latte and this hipster place is the only place that could deliver ;) I stopped in for my first time over the winter and had a hot oat milk latte after never having seen oat milk on a coffee menu before. Try it. It's like a drink that is also giving you a hug. Since that visit I have only seen oat milk at 2 other places-- one in Philly and one in NYC. Willimantic is hip. I went back recently to do some work (hello free wifi!) and have that hug drink again, but this time iced. Served with a stainless steel straw, too, so you can feel like the environment AND your drink are hugging you! Also opted for the delicious sesame seed bagel sandwich, highly recommend. I'll be back-- especially when I need that oat milk latte.

Iced matcha
Zee S.

On my pursuit of a cute coffee shop, I found this one not too far from campus. It's a cute, trendy, modern, yet rustic looking coffee shop. I mean there was a cowboy there.... can't get more rustic can you? I think because of how small it was, it's more of a quick stop rather than sit in place - for me at least. The iced coffee was overall pretty good, I was hoping for more matcha flavor in my drink but I definitely enjoyed it. I'd probably get the mocha iced coffee next time because my sister loved hers. The guy working there was nice and helpful with any questions about our orders. They use cute metal straws so for all my environmental peeps, that should be enough to make you stop by haha. It's definitely a place you should try if you haven't. The prices are typical coffee shop prices, pretty fair. Gave it 5 stars but it's more of a 4.5, will revisit.

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Nice chill place to have your cup of coffee. A small spot home away from home . I love my hot def honey latte!

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First time trying grounded coffee was great atmosphere is wonderful. Love staff was very helpful. Can't wait to go again.

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Great place for breakfast or light lunch. I love the bagel sandwiches with a latte. A local treasure.

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Delicious coffee from local roasters, and a nice spot to sit inside. Also offer bagels and other small food items.

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Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The tea was delicious and some gluten free options.

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Very clean. Rustic, but clean. Charming, not offensive. Sensitive but rugged. Warm and welcoming. I wouThe coffee is really good.

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First time while stopping through. Had a cranberry pastry and latte. Everything was perfect! Nice coffee shop.

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Finally, a legit coffee place in the quiet corner. Check this place out and spread the word.

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Lovely spot. Not a huge fan of the blindingly white interior, but I'm just splitting hairs. Staff are friendly and coffee is great.

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Awesome people, great coffee, great atmosphere. Nick and Amanda are awesome! What great personalities!!!

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3.8(13 reviews)
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Loved it! Definitely coming back. Great service by two…read morevery friendly waitresses and the breakfast was delicious. My wife had Avocado Toast that comes with a fruit cup and I had my usual Sausage & Cheese Omelette. My omelette was huge and I had a grilled bagel instead of toast and it was so good. Highly recommend Hoppy Days diner.

It has been almost 10 years since I had breakfast in Willimantic CT. The last place I visited was…read morethe Thread City Diner which no longer exist. In it's place is the wonderful gem: The Hoppy Days Diner. Not only is the food great but the atmosphere was fun and awesome. All the servers were colorful shirts saying the Pot Diner with a picture of a coffee pot. The food was simply amazing and you better come with a super big appetite because the serving sizes are ginormous! I order the Spicy omelet which is 3 large eggs STUFFED with chicken, chorizo, cheeses, jalapeno and it was awesome. Did I mention it was large?? They have a large selection of toast to choose from. My friend ordered their largest platter called Big Willie. The consisted if hash browns, toast, kielbasa (his choice) 3 eggs and a pancake that came out in a very plate by itself. We are big eaters and neither one of us could finish our meals. Our server was Allison who was super attentive and very friendly. The only negative comment is that the bathroom needs some serious attention. Did I mention that the food portions were BIG!!

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Thunderbird Cafe

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If you're looking for a simple menu, fresh ingredients, prepared quickly and we'll by staff who…read moreactually cares. Then I highly recommend the Thunderbird cafe. Yes it's inside of a car dealership, no you won't be asked to buy a car or even approached. It's a separate venue within the dealership. Typical breakfast in the area for two people running 40 plus dollars, at Thunderbird you'll walk out for under 30 be full cover and be satisfied that you had a delicious breakfast too. Yes the plates are paper the forks and knives are plastic, but that doesn't change how the food tastes. The staff is friendly and accommodating to most requests. Best breakfast in 20 miles, most affordable that I have found in CT.

Don't let this place for you! I was a little skeptical finding this place online, because it was in…read morea car dealership... but the breakfast sandwich I got was absolutely amazing Breakfast stopped being served at 11 o'clock and we walked in at 10:55. We were able to get a breakfast sandwich. Although I want some pancakes and something else I couldn't really complain as they were willing to still do breakfast. I ended up getting a bacon egg and cheese on a rule and it was so soft. This is probably the cheapest iced coffee that I've had recently for $1.25 for a cup. I also got a muffin I would like to try lunch here, so I might possibly come back, however is a little far out of the way for us

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I spent a good amount of time here when I was in college in the mid 2000s and 20 years later its…read morestill an amazing place to eat and get a drink. Recently we were back in the area as we were driving north and we stopped in for food and a flight. Their menu continues to have a great selection of food, beers and cocktails. There are a good number of vegetarian options on the menu as well. The beer selection is just great and I look back fondly on their martini specials that seem to have continued to this day. The location is really cool as an old post office and it just always feels like a fun place to be. Service was still quick.

The legendary Willibrew! This is one of the best spots for a drink in the area, and I'm constantly…read morerecommending it to people for both food and drinks when they need a spot to try in this neck of the woods. This is one of my favorite places to come for a celebration or just a regular day. The decor is always quirky and fun (giant paper machete figures high up - I assume from their Boombox Parade floats?), service is usually warm, friendly, and down to earth (the owner even came by to ask how everything was, which is a big deal in a building as massivee as this on a weekend night!) Their tap list is huge and I love to get a flight here to sample a little of everything - they offer both brews made in house and lots of local and not so local options to choose from. This day, I got the Willibrew Triptych Fruit Punch Sour, which went down easy and was fun to drink, the perfect amount of fruitiness while still having that sour tart punch. I tried my friend's Willibrew Choccy Stoot Chocolate Stout, which was a little more acidic than I would have preferred and a bit too light on the chocolate flavor for me, but still pretty in line with similar types of stouts. For food, I got the build your own burger with the vegetarian chicken patty, lettuce/tomato, pickles, cheddar, and their wonderful pesto aioli. I love that they've added so many more vegetarian options to the menu in the past few years - before that I did struggle a little bit and the Black Bean Dip appetizer was my go-to, but was not filling enough for a meal. The bun was fluffy and buttery and added to the sandwich instead of just being dry slop (which is what I think of most buns lol). This aioli is awesome and I want to dip absolutely everything in it, although the pesto notes were a little light on this day. For a side, I could choose from fries, mashed potatoes, or cole slaw, and went cole slaw to try to be healthy. I'm picky with cole slaw and actually really like this one - it's more savory instead of how a lot of cole slaws weirdly lean to the sweet side. It was crunchy and not too creamy or watery, just right honestly! I always love coming here and always try a new beer that I typically end up enjoying, since they offer such a wide variety and a good amount of sours (my favorite), stouts, seasonal items, unusual fruity items, and so on. I really should stop gassing it up so much because it does already get quite busy on some days, but I can't help myself - it's unique and unlike anything in the area. The lore, the history in the old post office building itself, the pinball machines and chalkboard in the bathroom filled with weird quotes, the funky artwork - they just all add to its character and the legend. Shout out to Barry if he still works at the bar and his awesome playlists - he gave the BEST service to my friends and I when we used to go hang out at the bar side regularly, he's the best and always made me feel at home.

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"Muffuletta Sandwich" (ham, salami, prosciutto, capicola, provolone, olive tapenade on toasted brewer's bread) with Fries

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3.4(89 reviews)
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Cute dinner on the side of a highway. Small on the inside but lots of seating. Menu is pretty vast…read morein options between breakfast and lunch so no issue finding something someone would like. We were seated pretty quickly and the waitress was very helpful. The place itself is pretty quiet other than the other conversations going on. There is a ramp to get inside with or stairs. Parking is a shared lot with all other restaurants/stores nearby. My western burger was very appetizing. Usually I feel like diner burgers are bland but they had flavor plus everything else. It came with aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions, cheese, fries, and pickles! Pricing is not bad, everything is under $20

I went in on June 6 2026. It was my grandsons birthday and he wanted to eat there for his birthday…read more What I thought was going to be a good day ended up to be ugly and racist. The waiter's that took my order was not nice she treated me like I was stupid thinking I didn't know what a blt was. We were looking at the Prices very reasonable come to find out I was double of what the menu said. I would never go in that place again I was charged 100 for a simple lunch for four people. I would like to say my blt was made with salami a piece of lettuce and a tomato and charge over what the menu price. It really bothers me that I didn't say anything earlier and that I tip this person but I realized that I didn't want to ruin my grandsons birthday. Not for nothing but my grandson enjoyed his meal.

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Irish Omelet, 3 egg breakfast & Cinnamon Sugar Pancake

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Grounded Coffee Co - coffee - Updated November 2026

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