Common Ground

I hadn't been to Common Ground since they became employee-owned and I'm happy to report that the menu has not changed significantly and the quality continues to be consistent. They still have a lovely selection of pastries including a couple gluten free muffins! The sandwiches are still yummy and creative along with some crowd pleaser classics. I chose to get the Hampden special which comes with two eggs, candied bacon, swiss cheese, and greens. It was pretty good! I opted for sourdough instead of the ciabatta. The cold and hot lunch sandwiches come with potato chips whereas the breakfast sammies come by itself. I will definitely be back to work on their deck and enjoy a gluten free pastry and coffee!

This has become one of the my favorite coffee spots. If I'm in Hampden, I find a way to get here.Smaller, cozy interior with a spacious outdoor seating area. The large Cappuccino is perfect as it has quad shots and the coffee/milk balance is perfect. I order mine with Oat milk. We've tried the frozen Mocha smoothie which was amazing. We always pick up one of their Vegan and/or Vegan/Gluten free Muffins or scones. They rotate the varieties-strawberry, orange cranberry, apple/cinnamon to name a few. Bonus-all of the baked goods are made in house. They also offer day old items.Service has always been friendly and engaged. One of many must stop spots in the area.

Place is surprisingly expansive.I enjoy how the seating and ordering area is sectioned, so when you take a seat, it feels like you're in your own space, apart from a lot of shops where it just feels like a cafeteria.They packed the bagel with content, which I appreciated. Each bite was filling. The mango chutney that I added for $0.50 wasn't as prominent as I hoped.The bacon was cooked perfectly. It felt like there was seasoning on it, and it was the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.The cheese was actually melted on the egg, which I appreciated.The bagel had a great consistency. I didn't need to do much to break it apart.

When you have a matcha craving, this is the best!! Fair prices with amazing pastries. Will definitely need to go back and try their sandwiches, however, my strawberry rhubarb scone did not disappoint. Very quick service and friendly staff. Cute space with tables for eating and leisure.

Lots of tables and nice patio space to enjoy your treats. Inside felt kinda cramped, but the availability of seats are endless. Well off coffee and good Danish.

Support your local co-op!! The staff are some of the best in Hampden, the coffee is lovingly made, the food is wonderful. They hold events for the community, truly a coffee shop for and of the people. It's homey and comfy and the porch is my favorite place to relax on a Saturday.

I've been here twice. I love the drinks and everything the business stands for however was pretty disappointed that during midweek lunch hour the kitchen was shut down due to ingredients/food shortage.

Common Ground moved locations and now has a great big patio and funky indoor space. The staff are great and very fast. There are many breakfast and lunch options along with a variety of coffee drinks (no smoothies right now though). The food and coffee are all decent but nothing really wow worthy that makes me want to return asap.

Nice coffee and food. It gets pretty busy and hard to find seating though. Also they tend to be out of a lot of bagels. I also wish they stayed open a little later; 3 is early.

The coffee is good. I haven't tried their food offerings. The outdoor seating is spacious. The indoor line and waiting area for orders is cramped where it's hard to find a place to stand at times. The traffic flow inside could be done better to alleviate people blocking the doors.