Crema's Take
“Common Grounds has built a following for creative specialty drinks like their mango smoothie, but the 3.6 rating reflects a real consistency problem: customers regularly report long waits (25+ minutes for simple orders), dismissive or rude baristas, and service lapses that suggest training and management issues across their locations. If you're in Anchorage and want good coffee or a well-made drink, there are more reliable options.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I have been going to Common Grounds for awhile and had to give a shoutout to their mango smoothie! It was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, exactly what I needed. Big thanks to Rikki for making it just right – you can tell they know their stuff. If you're looking for a…
We waited in line for over 25 minutes at the Northern Lights location , to then order a redbull and a monthly special lotus 2 very simple drinks , we then wait 10 more minutes for our drinks only to have them come out wrong and the special was missing things that made it the…
My first visit at a new coffee shop this morning and all I can say is what a miserable barista! As a barista myself I would NEVER talk to or treat customers the way the barista on shift at 6:30am at W Northern Lights on 11/29/2025 was. She was extremely slow making drinks,…
Full disclosure we are visiting from Philadelphia (City of brotherly love and sisterly affection) so perhaps we don’t know local hospitality codes (lots of complaints in existing reviews, standards higher here?). The coffee is delicious, our impulsively selected tea blend…
not here to complain about any of the girls they all make great drinks! Just didn’t expect that they would completely ignore me after messaging there page on Instagram explaining I found multiple pieces of plastic in my drink and even showed pictures of my drink and they opened…
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