Downtown Common Grounds
631 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC
Crema's Take
“This downtown Greensboro gem strikes that rare balance between approachable and adventurous, serving beautifully crafted espresso drinks alongside creative signature creations that justify lingering over your cup. The vintage-decorated space invites you to settle in with your laptop or a friend, backed by genuinely patient baristas who'll help you navigate sugar-free options and other customizations without making you feel rushed. The bonus? A surprisingly spacious parking lot that takes the friction out of visiting downtown, so you can actually enjoy the warm, welcoming vibe instead of stressing about where to leave your car.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Parking available.
Google Reviews
The baked goods were delicious, and the coffee was good, though very sweet even after asking for half sweet. The atmosphere is great…EXCEPT! The bathroom was terrible! It’s not just like someone left it dirty that day, no, there was mildew in the toilet, dust coating the…
I used to come here often and had no issues. On my last visit the barista was too busy hanging out with his buddies to take our order. My plain black coffee took 25 minutes! My girlfriend’s latte fortunately only took 10 minutes later with a total of 40 minutes. It wasn’t very…
(Originally 4/5 stars) Coffee is amazing per usual but please, the 2 cups stack together cause my drink to keep spilling all over me while im trying to figure out why it’s leaking. If it’s stuck together just throw it away and use a singular cup if it’s hard to take apart.…
The vibe at this coffee shop was great! There was nice lighting, vintage decor, and a relaxed atmosphere. The barista was very helpful and patient, especially since I was looking for sugar-free options. I also loved the outdoor seating option!
A lot of times I avoid downtown because of problems finding parking, but common grounds has a huge parking lot and a great vibe as well as great coffee! Great start to a Tuesday morning! ☕️☕️✌️
We were walking around downtown and came across this place. My wife always loves to try local coffee shops. We stepped in here and were blown away. They offer all the usual drinks, yet they also offer lattes inspired by Hollywood stars. I got the Leonardo Dicaprio, which was a…
Crema Reviews
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