Common Grounds Espresso

Common Grounds Espresso

630 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK

★★★★4.2(176 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Anchorage espresso spot shines brightest when their creative hands are on the bar, crafting inventive drinks like chocolate-hazelnut-caramel confections that actually taste balanced rather than syrupy. They've got the bones of something special with friendly staff and an adventurous specials menu, though consistency seems to be their stumbling block—you might get a perfectly executed drink one visit and something completely off-brand the next, which is frustrating when you're paying premium prices in Alaska.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot.

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Google Reviews

Emmy Grimes
★★★★★3 months ago

We normally really like this place, but when we went last we ordered something random off the specials menu just because we never switch it up. When she told us our total was OVER $20 for two 16oz drinks I honestly thought she had gotten our order wrong. But apparently the…

Jonathan Towarak
★★★★★4 months ago

Today's service was great, my passenger didn't know what they wanted so we waited. Then, placed our order. It was made just like we wanted it. Very friendly and on valentine's day, they have heart shaped straws!

Faryal M
★★★★★6 months ago

Coffee is always a miss. Never had a consistent drink. The last time I was there my drink didn’t taste anything like what I always ordered so I kindly asked them to remake it. They said they were going to charge me extra. I think it’s a bit ridiculous if the drink I ordered…

Mel P
★★★★★8 months ago

Review for Old Seward Hwy Location. When I first starting going to Common Grounds, it was amazing... Smiles, great service, amazing food and coffee. (There are 2 gals that are truly amazing but I think they have either moved on or moved locations) Sad. 😔 Unfortunately now...…

Emily
★★★★★a year ago

Super tasty! I got a frappuccino with chocolate, hazlenut, and caramel to make it like a Snickers.. the worker was very nice too. The drink wasn't too strongly sugary either, it was balanced.

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