Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes

It isn't often (and understandably so, considering we're in an endemic and there's war etc), that you see business owners who genuinely enjoy what they do. This coffee shop doesn't just warm you, it's very cozy and warm feeling because of the owners. It's hard to describe, but upon entering I felt welcomed like I was visiting someone's home. They have a limited but pretty good breakfast menu. Their breakfast sandwiches can be served on English muffins OR bagels, which is neat. Their coffee is really good. They use Caffé D'arte, which if you don't know, has some of the best coffee beans (imo). Recommendation: try their seasonal specials. They have a raspberry mocha that my husband ordered and made me jealous. They are AAPI owned and support Pride (and this review was written in June), which is another reason to consider stopping by to support them.

Oh my! And oh so dangerous. Nothing like a dozen decadent fresh amazingly decorated cupcakes! They were the first thing to go at our street bbq and nothing like starting out your meal with dessert.Love the location, the staff, and the bakers! A little pricey and yet oh so worth it!

Beautiful, but most importantly, DELICIOUS cupcakes! A friend picked a variety up for a baby shower and they were so good. They were not too sweet, which I love. I would drive out of my way to pick some of these cupcakes up for a special event.

Such a cute little shop in Downtown Renton!Came in here simply looking for a coffee...which was great by the way...prices are reasonable and whatever coffee brand they use is quite smooth in flavor. Staff are super friendly and you'll get caught up in all the delicious desserts they have on display. Their cupcakes are delicious! It's a cozy little shop with some seating, plants, and great sunlight. Perfect stop on a summer day or even when it's raining to come and get some reading done :)

This place is great. The owner seems like a really awesome person and he is very friendly. However, they have one staff member that obviously hates people, herself or her job. Maybe all 3.. When I order, she sits at the front, tapping her fingers, staring at me. No hello, no good morning, no how are you, nothing. Just a cold, blank, finger tapping stare. She didnt give me my total, just flipped the ipad around and walked away. She has treated my coworkers the same, after coming back to the office talking about how this girl at the cute shop was so rude. I wont come back there, because the service from this grl sucks, and apparently is nothing new. Why would the owner, who seems so great, keep someone like that on staff? Anyway, great drip though!

Giving 4 stars because I've only tried the cupcakes and not the other menu items lol. Cupcakes are displayed in the case. Just let the person know which flavors you want and they will grab a cupcake and put the frosting on. Cupcakes taste like what they are named as.

Great helpful friendly service. Yummy moist cupcakes had the eggnog latte and eggnog cupcake. Daughter had double Dutch cupcake and other daughter had chocolate chip cookie all were enjoyed! Great warm drinks to warm up while you're out shopping during the winter time!

Espresso cupcake delicious!! Great banana bread, nice and moist. Seems to be dog friendly as well.

I've been wanting to try this place out for awhile, finally had a chance after work. It very nice and almost quiet. The selection is limited. I believe it's a ma & pop place. The cupcakes are yummy. I had the Ube & peppermint cupcake. Ube was spot on yummy and the peppermint needed more peppermint flavor...it just tasted like a chocolate cupcake. The Caramel mocha frappe was yummy. I also had the Roastbeef sandwich and that was good. The bread is toasted and the balance of horseradish was perfect. The veggies they used on the sandwich was like a spinach mixed salad. Service was great. The wife & husband were very nice. I would go here again and try other cupcakes and coffee. The only down side of this place is the hours. They're only open from 8 or 9 am until 4:30. Highly recommend this place.

Stopped by to try their cupcakes and the bread was very moist and soft and the frosting was fluffy and not too sweet. The staff was also nice and welcome you when you arrive. My family really enjoyed the cupcakes so I would definitely stop by again.