Common Good Bakery
537 W 14th St, Traverse City, MI
Crema's Take
“Common Good Bakery is a North American-caliber bakery that justifies a detour with exceptional pastries—think flaky, butter-forward croissants and inventive Danish varieties like fig jam pistachio—and a standout cheddar bread that reveals the bakery's craft obsession. While the coffee is solid and the space welcomes both quick grabs and lingering conversations, this is really about the pastries and bread, which reviewers genuinely compare to top-tier regional bakeries. It's the kind of place where you pop in for a coffee and leave with an armful of baked goods, won over by both the quality and the warmth of the staff.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Dine in options are mediocre and haven’t changed in years. Menu just stays the same. Coffee is okay. Hot tea is just a grocery store teabag so I wouldn’t waste my money on it. Bread and pastries are okay. The most reliable thing about this place is rude service, at both locations. Every single time we have been there, there’s rude tone, eye rolls or some other display of attitude. 14th street location takes the cake for poor service though.
One of the best bakeries in North America (I am not exaggerating)! 😯 This bakery beats Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, hands down!👏🏆😃 The croissants and bread are top notch and you can taste the love and dedication, that goes into every baked good.🥐🥖🍞 Thank you to everyone at the bakery for being so nice and making every pastry the traditional way!🙏🙂
Can't remember exactly the pastries that we got but they were amazing. I believe it was Fig jam and pistachio Danish and the pear almond Danish. I THINK! LOL. Initially we thought they were pretty expensive and $6 a piece but my oh my mmmmm ... We also got the country sourdough bread. Came in a loaf. Delicious as well.. the coffee sweet cinnamon late was meh. But idk good flavorful coffee has been good to find lately.. All in all place gets a 5 from me. If we are ever in the area id definitely visit again
We were looking for a quick cup of coffee but couldn't resist the gorgeous pastries! We had two and bought two more to take with us. They were amazing. The coffee was great, too. The girls working were friendly and efficient. Great find!
A Must-Visit Bakery Common Good Bakery is an absolute gem. Their pastries are phenomenal—flaky, buttery, and full of flavor. You can taste the care in every bite. But the real star? The Cheddar bread! Crusty outside, soft inside, and packed with rich, sharp cheddar. It’s seriously addictive. Friendly staff, cozy vibes, and consistently top-notch baked goods make this place a must-visit. I always leave with a smile—and a full bag!
Crema Reviews
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