Common Grounds

There's a lot going on here. Common Grounds is tucked off the main road down a little alley, but the signage is there to make it easy to find.When you enter, it's not exactly straightforward. The place looks like hippies became mild hoarders and I don't think I'm far off. There are books and games and eclectic seating throughout. It is larger than it first appears and it is full of books and... Stuff. I don't know if any of it's for sale or if it is just there to be perused. The bar is straight ahead and the menu is broad enough to please but not overwhelming. There are some pastries and scones ready to go. The coffee is very good! Service is extremely friendly and an excellent representation of what to expect in Nashville. Top notch!

Got 2 smoothies from Common Grounds on a warm day while walking through Nashville! These were SO good. They were so creamy and sweet. They were made with frozen yogurt which was delicious! The space almost seemed like an antique shop so it was different than normal. Their menu was pretty big for being a coffee shop so I definitely think anyone could find something here that they would enjoy!

Great coffee & service!! I look forward to going here any time I'm in the area. Nice selection of drinks & snacks. Ambiance is pretty cool, too.

This is an amazing place in Downtown Nashville. We stopped here twice during our camping weekend. There were locals there both times sitting and talking, which made it seem very homey. You could stay here for hours and not see everything that is in this coffee shop/thrift store. The first day I had a lavender latte and the second I got the chocolate cherry latte. Usually when I get things from coffee shops that have chocolate syrup and multiple syrups, they are very very sweet and hard to drink. The chocolate cherry latte came with dark chocolate syrup, almond syrup, and cherry syrup and it was *perfectly* sweetened. Not too sweet, but still had great flavor. The employees were very kind both times, answering our questions about the town and making sure our experience was great. They had food options but we did not order food either time because we were just there for coffee. There was plenty of seating inside, plenty of things to look at while you wait for your drinks, and it is in a nice little side street that isn't too busy. Definitely stop in here while in Nashville to enjoy a nice cup of coffee!

The best place in Nashville is the common grounds for any kind of coffee or tea drinks that you could possibly want or try. The owner is one of the best people in the world to get the chance to meet and talk with. The shop is filled with all kinds of things in every corner. Always a great time and company when we are in Nashville.

We'd give this 6 stars if we could. We've been visiting Iris since 2009 and are never disappointed! Wonderful coffees, teas and company!!

Great coffee! Highly recommend and will return. We had mediocre coffee at another spot in town and were highly satisfied with our drinks here.

My teenage daughter said, 'It's very different from Starbucks,' and she was right. The owner personally makes each drink with care, right in front of you, while sharing stories about the local farmers who grow the beans--she even knows them by name. The drinks are not only a great value but also incredibly creative and delicious. The chocolate shot was especially amazing!

Great hospitality! Doesn't have much food, but perfect for what we needed. We would come again.

I would give less than 1 star if I could. This place is straight up creepy. Unbearably cluttered, crowded with flea market trash, and dusty like Granny Weatherall's wedding dress, the immediate vibe upon entering is mental illness. After you've received your deeply mediocre coffee drink, try asking to use the restroom. Granny Weatherall will lure you back to the trash-lined building's catacombs, only to stop you from entering the door and demanding to see your hands. She wants to squirt some "sanitizer" on them **before** entering (...!) as if you're kindergartner. After refusing such, I could only wonder id she was continuing such personal and invasive care in the bathroomDo yourself a favor and save the creeps for Halloween haunted houses.