Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee
1401 McKinney St 375 3rd floor, Houston, TX
Crema's Take
“Tucked away on the 3rd floor of a downtown Houston building, this spot has mastered the fundamentals with consistently excellent espresso and pour overs that keep regulars coming back for their morning ritual. The baristas genuinely care about what they're making, rotating creative drink specials every couple months while nailing the classics, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it equally suited for a quick caffeine fix or settling in with your laptop for the afternoon. It's the kind of place that does everything right without any pretense—exactly what specialty coffee should be.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee is one of those places that consistently gets it right. The coffee is always excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service truly stands out. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, making every visit feel easy and…
Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee at 5 Houston Center has quietly become my regular spot. The drip coffee is always solid (which honestly is all I need most mornings), and when I branch out, their specialty drinks are inventive and tasty. It’s quick, the team is so friendly, they…
🚨Located on 3rd floor This coffee shop is located on the first floor on Google Maps but that is a mistake; you need to take the elevator to the 3rd floor to get to it (incredible that management does not correct this mistake?! So clueless). Good coffee shop located in a…
I enjoy going to this coffee shop whenever I’m in downtown Houston. It’s on the 3rd level of the building it’s in. They do all the right kinds of coffee beverages, pour over, espresso drinks, etc. Their food options are good as well.
Solid coffee shop especially if you don’t want to go to Starbucks. The baristas are friendly and they always have tasty, unique drinks. They change their drinks every couple of months which keeps me coming back for more! My favorites so far have been their special Valentine’s…
Crema Reviews
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