Common Grounds
276 York St, New Haven, CT
Crema's Take
“Common Grounds is a cozy downtown New Haven spot that excels at both traditional espresso drinks and creative specialty beverages like matcha lattes and vanilla chai, with a welcoming atmosphere that feels perfect for lingering over a cup or meeting a friend. The shop sources quality beans like their Guatemalan cold brew and offers solid pastry options, though vegan-friendly choices are limited. While service quality seems inconsistent based on reviews, at its best this café delivers genuine warmth and good value, making it a reliable neighborhood favorite for coffee lovers seeking a comfortable place to settle in.”
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
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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