Let's be honest…read more Ruston isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think of craft coffee, fresh pastries, thoughtful small plates, and palate-forward cocktails. Then there's Common Goods. On a recent trip from New Orleans to North Louisiana, my friend Jacob rounded up a mix of locals and out-of-towners and said, "Trust me." He was right. Where do I even start? I use this word sparingly, but this place is a vibe. I walked in not knowing what to expect and immediately noticed the velvet yellow sectional, the clean design, and a room that was the perfect blend of curated and comfortable. Nothing was working too hard, yet everything felt intentional. Then came the cocktail menu. Whoever put it together understands balance. Sweet. Sour. Spice. Earth. The presentation was superb. I ordered the New Fashioned. Then another. Then...well...let's just say I quit counting after three. The Earl Grey infusion works, it somehow it makes a great Old Fashioned feel lighter, brighter, and completely new. The personal chocolate cake with salted caramel disappeared almost as fast as it hit the table. It was the unanimous favorite. My friends Paul and Racheal loved it so much they got their own, in chocolate and raspberry. The bread service deserves a mention. Fresh bread with balsamic and infused olive oil sounds simple. But there was complexity and finish in both. The bread had crisp edges and a soft middle. By the end of the night I was spellbound by their magic. Common Goods isn't just a great spot for Ruston. It's a place that could hold its own in New Orleans, Nashville, or Austin without anyone batting an eye. This place is a gem. And I'm officially obsessed. If you live in Ruston, this should be a weekly spot.

I really like this place. The vibes were there as soon as you walk in the door and the design was…read moresuper chill. The food and service were both really good!

This was the best coffee was had in Monroe! Wonderful ambiance, creative menu, friendly service.read more

This is a really cute spot, nestled in downtown Monroe. I really like the rustic vibes and the…read morecustomer service was great. I only ordered a chai tea, but it was really good. I'll definitely be back!

My order included the "pour over" coffee. Without a doubt, this was the best cup of coffee I've had…read morein a while. I appreciated the shared details about the brew method used. I will definitely visit again...soon.

In town for work and thrilled to find Seventh Square. Great coffee, super friendly staff and…read morehomemade pop tarts.

This place is amazing! I love this place so much! The coffee was better than Starbucks (No offense)…read more I would come here every morning for a cup of coffee! The hut looked clean and the people were nice too. This is a must try coffee place! Definitely recommend it.

Best coffee place in Ouachita Parish. Prices are fair, menu is varied without being overwhelming,…read moreand everything is made consistently so you can count on your usual being perfect every time. The service is beyond extraordinary. The Coffee Barn is run by folks who genuinely appreciate your business and are happy to see you. Drive thru moves quick and if you're not in a hurry you can sit and drink your coffee on the front patio.

Never had a problem here. Always friendly service and good coffee drinks! The ambiance of the…read moreplace is nice too!

I will never spend my money or any of my family or friends will ever spend anymore money in this…read moreplace ever again. The employees except for 1 is so rude and disrespectful. Savannah is the only server that respects her customers and works hard. So since you want to get rid of the only hard working employee then you have lost alot of business. Good luck staying open! I will only give 1 star just for Savannah

Great experience from start to finish. Sandy D took exceptional care of us--attentive, friendly,…read moreand clearly knows the menu well. Her recommendations were spot on, and every dish came out exactly right. The food was excellent, but what really stood out was the level of service. The team here takes what they do seriously, and it shows in how they treat guests. Easy 5 stars--will absolutely be back.

Good food, service and atmosphere can be found at Delta Biscuit. Reservations are recommended for…read moreweekend meals!

This please was AWESOME!!!!! First, the inside was so clean and peaceful, would be perfect for…read moregetting some work done! Now the food, 1000000/10! The breakfast burrito was the best burrito I ever had. The muffin was also so good, not too much blueberry flavor which is how I like it and had a hit of cinnamon! The worker was very helpful and made some great recommendations! Definitely a new favorite breakfast spot!

A very cute spot in an old house !…read more The first day i went in for a breakfast sandwhich and the didn't have any of their hot food which was a bummer so I only had coffee. I got the brown butter coffee and it was good, lots of foam which doesn't bother me! The next day I went back for a breakfast burrito. Bacon, egg, hash browns, green & red peppers and enchilada sauce. The tortilla tasted homemade which i liked and it had good flavor! Everything was just soft. If there were more bacon or the hash browns were crispy or if the burrito was a little crispy (baked?) it would be better for me. The staff was very sweet both times and it took no time to get my food or coffee.

The energy drinks were my favorite thing to get when I lived in Dallas. But I've had a lot of…read moreissues with this location and the ice quantity. I hate ice in my drinks, so I always ask for light ice. When I was in Dallas, the locations there had different light ice amounts each time I ordered, but it was never a crazy amount of the cup filled. Ives had an actually insane amount of ice at the Monroe location each time I order light ice. It looks like the whole cup is full of ice and I ordered extra ice. I have no issue with the flavor of the drinks, they are still good, but when I'm paying $8.32 for a energy drink that I don't want a lot of ice with and you give me mostly ice and a bit of drink, it bothers me. The picture is the energy drink I got today after asking for light ice AND having them remove some. Before I had them remove ice, it was about 3/4 or more ice. I feel like the ice in the picture currently is a normal amount of ice, not light at all.

Ambiance good. Food is inconsistent and they are often out of certain ingredients. Staff is always…read morefriendly, but my last visit was a disaster. Out of ingredients and large straws. I'll not be back anytime soon