CommonPlace Coffee + Community
6000 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN
Crema's Take
“This thoughtfully restored bank building in Knoxville has become a genuine community hub where hand-crafted syrups and house-baked goods meet genuine hospitality. Their espresso drinks strike that elusive balance between creative (think cinnamon roll and graham cracker lattes) and expertly balanced, with a convenient drive-thru for those on the go and plenty of space for lingering over work or conversation.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Fantastic, love the little drive thru. Got iced lattes and they were delicious. Definitely try the special ones like cinnamon roll latte and the graham cracker latte!
Commonplace has amazing coffee and lattes. They make their own syrups and bake many of the items in the counter. Their bagels are so good! The staff is very friendly and courteous. The atmosphere is very accommodating to all! From college students, to business folks, to families. The vault is a neat place to hang out (used to be a bank vault). They host community events for local artists. The space can be rented for any event. Highly recommend supporting this local business!
Common Place Coffee Shop absolutely nails it. The coffee is consistently excellent, the drinks are well-balanced (not overdone or gimmicky), and the food is clearly made with care and quality ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming without trying too hard, and the staff knows what they’re doing. I work for PFG, so I’m around food and beverage every day and have a pretty high bar when it comes to quality. When you spend your life around great products, you know immediately when something is done right — and Common Place gets it right across the board.
I am new to the area. So I was trying many coffee shops near me. Although service was nice, muffin was ok, coffee good but nothing too special, the furniture in this place was so disgusting. Every couch and cushy chair had stains all over. No one even seems to try and clean. It was so gross even where I will not return. A coffee shop for me is a place to relax or concentrate so hood coffee and atmosphere is important to me. So I had to get up and leave.
My first time to Commonplace with my better half this Friday, and we just loved our time here. Situated in an old bank building, there's plenty of room to enjoy your coffee, study, or have a lunch date. Not only do they have delicious coffee and a great cappuccino, but they also offer a great selection of teas, hot chocolate, chai lattes and food offerings such as: bagels, sandwiches, muffins, danishes, cinnamon rolls. I loved how they transformed the old bank vault into the perfect little study/work nook. Thank you to Emma for the wonderful, friendly service. I now have a reason to return to South Knox for the perfect brew. And also want to try their winter berry bread that I saw in the case next time.
Crema Reviews
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