Common Grounds
602 S Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC
Crema's Take
“Common Grounds feels like a creative third space where quirky charm meets genuine hospitality—they've nailed the vibe with vintage arcade games, rustic decor, and staff who actually care. Their signature drinks like the "Robert Downey Jr" (dark chocolate, caramel, sea salt latte) and "Marlon Brando" prove they take playful naming as seriously as they take quality coffee, pairing perfectly with fresh pastries while you settle in for hours of work or conversation. Just double-check their closing time before you head over, but once you're there, you'll understand why regulars rave about the genuine atmosphere of acceptance that defines this spot.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Please fix your hours online to reflect your actual store hours. It has said multiple times that this location closes at 10:00pm yet the person managing the store always closes around 9:00pm. This has been an ongoing issue. Thank you.
I had a hot latte, it’s called the “Robert Downey Jr” (dark chocolate, caramel, sea salt) SO SATISFYING! 😋☕️🥰 I also enjoyed a delicious lemon & poppyseed muffin with my coffee, as I watched and listened to a gentleman who was singing and playing his guitar on the small stage that they have in the corner. He was very good and had a comforting voice that was the cherry on top of my experience. When I was finish with my coffee/muffin I picked around towards the back where they have an arcade, nothing fancy but it felt nostalgic. They had all my favorite arcade games I played growing up (skeeball, air hockey, Deer Hunt, claw machine, foosball, Pac-Man, and my absolute favorite the quarter drop machine (where you put quarters in through the top where they drop down to try and push other quarters off the ledge and down the shoot for you to claim). That DEFINITELY brought back memories, especially of my grandfather who I could always count on for quarters so I could play. They also had a pool table and a piano which I thought was really neat
Common Grounds coffee house offers an atmosphere of sheer genuine kindness and acceptance. As a musician up and coming in this terrifying digital transhimanism world Common Grounds coffee house offers the perfect place to get your nerves under control whilst enjoying a damn good Mocha for me. The talent there is in excess and the good vibes over flow the second you enter this establishment. Stop on by Common Grounds coffee house and see where the experience takes. You might end up on stage meeting really cool people all whilst conquering your fears and sipping a banging cup of Joe!
Truly love this coffee shop! It’s perfect for a date or getting school work done. The staff is always sweet and attentive. My favorite drink is the Marlon Brando. I adore the iconic names they give their drinks. You can really tell the owners put effort and heart into this place. Definitely give it a try!
Common Grounds is a cool, divey place where you can relax and play some games. The decorum is definitely on the more rustic/vintage side. They have some retro coin slot arcade games (coins not included), a pool table, an old piano, and a chess board. There’s many things you can do here to unwind! There’s also very comfortable couch seating where you can sit, relax and study/work. Along with their coffee selections, they also have a small beer selection as well. Sometimes people like to smoke outside and that smell can travel inside a little.
Crema Reviews
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