Common Grounds Hamden
2460 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT
Crema's Take
“This Hamden gem roasts coffee in-house and takes their craft seriously, whether you're ordering a meticulous pour-over or their signature pistachio milk latte—the counter staff know regulars by heart and have orders ready before you reach the register. The whole place smells like freshly roasted beans, and the homemade pastries pair perfectly with coffee that locals genuinely believe is the best in Connecticut. It's the kind of place where you can linger for hours with your laptop or pop in for a quick pastry on a road trip, and either way, the warmth of the team behind the counter makes you feel like a regular from day one.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Been coming here for years. Freshly roasted coffee sometimes done in house. Service is phenominal. The girls at the counter all know my order. They have it ready for me when I get to the register. Constant cleaning making sure the space looks good. Summer time outside seating is the best. Honestly, Common Grounds has ruined Dunkin and Starbucks for me. No other coffee shop in the area can match what Common Grounds does.
super cute little spot. i stopped here on a road trip from Massachusetts to DC and got a latte and a couple pastries. the woman that took my order was so sweet and everything i got was exactly what i needed to keep me going on my drive. if i were a local this would be my go-to coffee spot :)
They have great range of coffee. My favorite is pistachio milk latte. The servers are lovely too!
Amazing quality coffee ! The best in the state of Ct if you ask me. And super yummy baked treats & foods to warm up. It smells amazing in there you'll totally come out smelling like fresh coffee beans. Plus very relaxing lounge area.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 This place smells so good! The sweet treats are very good and most likely made off site. The coffee is why you come here. The options are endless and the paste is good. Ive been here 3x and for the most part the experience is consistent. Staff is nice, the service is very quick and the ambience is chill. Nothing wow and nothing bad.
Crema Reviews
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