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Common Ground

2313 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA

★★★★★4.8(407 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Common Ground is a welcoming Tacoma gem where espresso craftsmanship meets genuine hospitality, with staff like Marcus and Tasie who remember you're human first and customer second. Their signature drinks shine—think a stellar Strawberry Matcha and cappuccinos that taste like they actually care—while creative options like honey espresso drinks and thoughtful accommodations (like extra sauce removed for dietary needs) show they're listening. The bright, studious-yet-social atmosphere makes it the kind of place locals keep returning to, whether you're fueling up with their excellent pastries and breakfast or settling in with your laptop for the long haul.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSignature drinksSlow sitPastriesFull breakfastLight foodSpecialty drinksEspresso focusedMeetingsLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

AJ Bradley
★★★★★2 months ago

I loved my visit here today! We were traveling from out of state for the first time and it was such a perfect first stop to our vacation. Marcus was such an INCREDIBLE host. Not to mention I will be DREAMING about my seasonal mocha latte!! My partner got their Thai tea to try something new (which is rare for them) and was blown away by it. Five starts all around, great service great quality products!

Jiyeong Lee
★★★★3 months ago

It’s a cute cafe & cozy vibe. A staff member who got our order was attentive & generous. Strawberry Matcha was 10/10 but unfortunately, pistachio vanilla cold brew was too sour somehow, my husband isn’t picky with coffee and adventurous with different styles of coffee but he said the coffee was disappointed

MARIFE A
★★★★★3 months ago

Super happy to be here Cappuccino was amazing taste, my server is Tasie today at Saturday. Perfect taste and cinnamon rolls was delicious. Thank you for your kindness and smiling face. That only kinda hard is the parking but the coffee inside was welcoming.Love this place. We went at late afternoon so we were able to park easy. Adding this review, my husband just went today 1/7/2026 He accidentally left the wallet and there number was better to text them ahead of time and will answer you. Of course! Her name is Jessie :) we are so glad we could help! God bless you too :)

Kelly Miller
★★★★★5 months ago

I had the gf marionberry biscuit, gf breakfast sandwich and a honey espresso drink. Everything was amazing. The sandwich does come with a sauce but they got as much off as possible for me and I enjoyed it. The biscuit was a bit dry but I spread the jam around and it was good. Service was fast and polite without being the fake customer service. Will def be back.

Christy Binoniemi
★★★★★6 months ago

This place is obviously & rightfully a local favorite. On each of the 3 mornings I stopped in while traveling in the area, the bright, beautifully-designed space was filled with the happy buzz of students, friends, first responders, & families enjoying some of the best drinks & pastries I've had in any cafe. The cardigan latte & Nutella brioche were beyond delicious & the staff were warm & very efficient. (The Cuban breakfast sandwich taken out as a Mt. Rainier hiking lunch was also a very tasty win!)

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