Crema's Take
“Common Grounds trades on a cozy, laptop-friendly vibe with solid coffee and pastry options, but the 3.3 rating reflects real service inconsistencies—multiple reviews mention staff who are either dismissive or make inappropriate assumptions about customers based on appearance. If you're looking for a reliable downtown spot with decent value, you might find it here, but go in knowing the experience depends heavily on who's behind the counter.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Super cute, cozy cafe with lots of drink and pastry options! Plenty of seating 👍🏼 we tried the matcha, mocha, and vanilla chai, all delicious and warm on this cold day.
The coffee is good. The pastries are all right. The staff here kinda suck. Im Hispanic looking and unfortunately, I don't speak spanish, but they insist every single time in screaming at me in spanish because they can't understand mine large coffee with caramel. I come here…
Was just there today. Purchased two Iced coffee’s and a pound of freshly ground Guatemalan beans. Best coffee spot downtown. Great Value for your dollar, professional, friendly service. These women are experts at their craft. The store is absolutely immaculate, food case is…
This place has good staff and a decent environment, but I'm very disappointed with their food. I could not find anything that didn’t involve paying for animal cruelty. All the pastries had eggs and dairy, and all the animals are eventually killed the second they are not…
I recently visited this charming coffee shop in the heart of New Haven and was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax or catch up with friends. They offer a diverse selection of pastries that are both delicious and fresh. The…
Crema Reviews
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