Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Cafe

Such a cozy restaurant in my favorite part of town! The food is appetizing and coffee served hot. The service is a little slow but it makes sense since most of the customers are there to sit and talk and are in no rush at all.

Neighborhood place to go for great food! The service is attentive and friendly. I love dining for breakfast but recently have dined for dinner and it was excellent too! The daily special Chicken Parmesan entree was huge and very affordable. DINE LOCAL

Stopped by for a quick lunch. I ordered the chunky chicken salad salad. The poppy seed dressing went really well with the salad.

Friendly service, good food convenient parking. No wait time. The neighborhood is historic which adds to the comfortable atmosphere.

This place is a no frills spot to go to when you want something decent to eat. The service isGood, the food price are low and the atmosphere is great. Is it the best food? No, but you'll always leave with a full tummy , and not much to complain about if that makes sense.

I am updating my review from 2017. A lot has happened since then. The pandemic hit and took its toll on the restaurant and staff. Kai Yee Chin, (co-owner of Common Grounds with his wife, Gaye), - passed from this life on November 13, 2023 after a very long illness. His family's decision to continue to serve at Common Grounds, in accord with his wishes, is a celebration of Kai's life and life's work, with his wife and family. Changes have been made in scheduling to accommodate post Covid realties, but there is a new joy there now that Kai is at peace. Please come if you've not been here in awhile or have never been to Common Grounds. Note the new hours and try the new specials on Wednesday night which include BBQ smoked brisket, ribs and/or sausage with macaroni, potatoes salad or smothered cabbage sides. All other menu items and specials are still available. Be sure to look at the Christmas decorations included with this review. The joy in moving forward is contagious.

Delicious & affordable breakfast. Staff was great & service was incredible. I'll definitely be back

Definitely a local place where you find a lot of regulars around. The service was good, as expected for a restaurant in Old Gretna and a good place to go during your lunch hour or on a Sunday afternoon. The food was decent, not amazing or something to rave over but for the price you're paying, you can't ask for too much more. We went on a Sunday during the lunch time rush and it was pretty busy so our food took a little while to come out. I got the Common Slam breakfast and while the scrambled eggs weren't that great, the mini pancakes and grits (with butter) were delicious. Definitely wouldn't mind coming here again for lunch at times to see how their lunch items fare.

This establishment has been here quite a while in Gretna and from the look of the clientele, they really like this corner restaurant. I ordered a whole lot after running the Crescent City Classic, food was brought up as fast as they could. I noticed that they did not have a lot of waitress on staff when it was super busy, but I am not one to complain. Food was fine, did what it was supposed to do. I will say the coffee was great, hope it was French Truck Coffee. Sooo good.

Awesome place! Everything I've ever had there has been excellent (chicken salad, GIANT portions, tastes great and works for leftovers!). It's a wonderful gathering place for locals being located right in the middle of old Gretna. Check them out after the Farmer's Market!