Crema's Take
“Jeffrey has built a genuinely rare thing here: a coffee shop that's equally serious about the drink (creative flavor combos across espresso, matcha, chai, and more) and about creating actual community space for games, books, and art. The 4.8 rating reflects how much the neighborhood has embraced it as a gathering spot, not just a caffeine station. If you want excellent coffee with the bonus of a place to actually settle in and connect with people, this is worth seeking out.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Wonderful place to relax, enjoy a card or board game and sip on delicious coffee. The owner Jeffrey is a wonderful guy and makes phenomenal coffee. Definitely a great addition to Lombard!
Common Grounds is a super unique and vibey coffee shop! They have unique flavor combos for the drinks, many of which you can choose if you want as an espresso, matcha, decaf, or chai/black tea. The owner is so kind and clearly passionate about the business! It can be a bit of a…
My parents have lived in Lombard for over 20 years. I have been WAITING for an amazing community space like this. Jeffery is a magical human. You can really tell he has put his whole heart and soul into this extremely inclusive and welcoming space. He walks you through the space…
I found Common Grounds Vibe in Downtown Lombard my new local 💎gem! It is cozy & the owner Jeffrey is passionate & personable and makes exquisite coffees, teas, and smoothies. It is also a book 📕 store + they have board games you can play 🧩 + painting 🖼️ and coloring…
My new favorite coffeeshop/bookshop/community space! The owner is so sweet and friendly and I LOVE the concept of being a community place to hang out, play games, and make art! The coffee is amazing with some really cool custom drinks-- I thought I didn't like mochas, but turns…
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