Common Roots
2203 Ocean Blvd, Kittery, ME
Crema's Take
“This Kittery gem blends quality coffee craft with a genuine community vibe, offering everything from carefully made specialty drinks to standout vegan pastries like their renowned blueberry muffins that inspire real devotion. Beyond the café itself, there's a charming gift shop to browse and a lovely outdoor seating area perfect for lingering, making it as much a destination for unhurried conversation as it is for your morning cup. While service can be inconsistent, the best visits here capture that rare combination of fresh, thoughtful food options and a bright, welcoming space that keeps locals and visitors coming back to the seacoast.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Came here for first time a few weeks ago. Ordered a few smoothies, which were fine. The man at the counter was very off putting and rude when I asked about smoothie options. He gave me a snarky response and walked away mid conversation. I won’t be going back.
We love coming here when we visit the seacoast! Always delicious and a cute little gift shop. My favorite is the veggie burrito with vegan egg
We picked up a couple of things for a picnic, including a vegan grilled cheese (see "vegan" clearly marked on the receipt). We drove to the picnic spot, open the sandwich carton, and lo and behold, they made us a chicken sandwich. There were no other customers in Common Roots when we ordered these, so they likely were not overly busy back in the kitchen. So we drove the 20 minutes back, showed them our sandwich and receipt, and both the woman behind the counter and the manager acted like this was a matter of missing tomato. No apology. Just a highly annoyed, "We can make you another one." No thanks. I wouldn't trust another thing I bought from here.
Great spot with so much to offer! Service with a smile, clean and bright atmosphere and great view in the outdoor seating, wonderful options, delicious and fresh food. They have a sort of gift shop area and grocery area as well.
I was blown away by delicious vegan muffins at Common Roots. Especially, their fluffy, moist blueberry muffins are simply outstanding. I love, also, the guinness of the double chocolate muffins. .That helps appreciate the richness of chocolate even more. The staff mentioned that the baked good are made in house! She taught me that the bake goods are vegan (I didn't even notice that). This place is peaceful and spacious, and that made this place even more special (obviously, I am not a fan of so-called coffee shops for "productivity"). Finally, I would like to thank the staff for the kind explanations and excellent drinks!
Crema Reviews
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