The Common Cup
1501 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“The Common Cup has nailed the "third space" formula with genuinely warm baristas (seriously, regulars rave about the mustache-and-ponytail guy) and a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to camp out for hours with your laptop and a pour over. Their house-roasted Metric beans shine in espresso-focused drinks, and the fresh pastries—especially those almond croissants—pair perfectly with whatever you order. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where the vibe and hospitality matter just as much as the coffee itself.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Nice cozy and definitely welcoming … spend almost the whole morning working from there would definitely park here for work next time I’m around … fresh Almond Croissants with a cup of tea nothing beats that.
The coffee is kinda so-so but the vibe in here is awesome and the service from the baristas is unprecedentedly good imo. Especially the dude with the mustache and ponytail, I have rarely seen a more patient and friendly food service worker. Hard not to be worn down but he doesn't seem that way- whatever these folks are getting paid they should be paid more!!
Cozy coffee shop serving their own blend of metric beans. This spot has some great third space vibes, menu is small, but what we got was pretty good. Staff were friendly and service was quick. There's also a second room with lots of extra seating and a few tables outside as well.
Wonderful experience at this hidden gem! Friendly staff, diverse crowd, and delicious coffee! Everything was neat and orderly. The staff was friendly efficient yet quick to keep the busy line of Monday morning patrons moving. Everything is Sparkling down to the cleanliness of the bathrooms. I will definitely visit this hip coffee shop again!!! Oh and the sandwich’s are made to order. Definitely worth the wait!
I’m always looking for a great croissant today. I had almond tomorrow. I’ll try the butter. I’m sure they do other drinks very well. My favorite is a large drip with two shots of espresso. Was that you can tell if the coffee is good and the coffee here is excellent.
Crema Reviews
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