Common Grounds Bridgeport Ave. (Shelton)
504 Bridgeport Ave, Orange, CT
Crema's Take
“Common Grounds roasts with serious intent, pulling espresso shots that consistently outshine every other coffee spot in the area—this is a roaster first, café second. The pastries and biscotti are genuinely excellent, making it worth stopping by for a leisurely pour-over or espresso drink, though service consistency can be hit-or-miss depending on which location you visit. If you're a coffee-focused visitor who prioritizes quality in the cup over flawless hospitality, this is a worthwhile detour.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
It’s a coffee shop so there’s not much food, but there cakes and cookies are delicious. Coffee there is better than any others around. They will make just about anything you want coffee wise. I prefer the regular coffee and my wife loves the lattes. I’ll go there if I’m in the…
Usually it’s fine here but they made my mocha way too sweet. I took two sips and became nauseous. Way too much chocolate (and I have a big sweet tooth). I went back in and they refused to refund me. They would only offer a replacement drink to me. I am nauseous now and don’t…
This is a fantastic roaster! I stopped by while driving through the state. I got a latte, overnight oats, and a massive biscotti. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend visiting.
I love the coffee here, but the service at the Howe anve and Bridgeport ave locations has become a major deterrent. There is a recurring issue with staff being unable to understand and accurately process orders, leading to multiple frustrating interactions where I’ve had to…
Came to this coffee spot for the first time and was visually impressed by the setup, I’m a huge coffee connoisseur (that’s not a type of dinosaur) The atmosphere was super relaxed and the wide variety of coffee was quite impressive. I ordered the “honey coconut latte”(with cream…
Crema Reviews
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