Common Grounds Hamden

This is the most wonderful coffee spot. The barista’s know what they’re doing, the machine is timed correctly and the beans are roasted here daily! The pastries are delicious and there’s a wide variety. If you’re looking for something else; there’s yogurt, fruit, overnight oats chicken salad, chicken pasta salad etc. Something for everyone. The cafe has seating inside and out. The staff is pleasant and accommodating. Yes, this is my favorite east coast go to place!!!!

Great local coffee roaster & shop with good customer service. Have a diverse selection of coffee, fruity drinks and baked goods. Oddly-satisfying wood theme with the inside aesthetic.

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This place smells so good! The sweet treats are very good and most likely made off site. The coffee is why you come here. The options are endless and the paste is good. Ive been here 3x and for the most part the experience is consistent. Staff is nice, the service is very quick and the ambience is chill.

Nothing wow and nothing bad.

Super cool spot with outstanding coffee. My scone was just so so. Service was very efficient if a little abrupt. Reasonably priced, definitely worth a visit.

Amazing quality coffee ! And super yummy baked treats & foods to warm up. It smells amazing in there you'll totally come out smelling like fresh coffee beans. Plus very relaxing lounge area.

The new common ground in congress Street it is a good replacement for blue state. Friendly staff and fast service.
Good variety of pastry.
Unfortunately, as blue state they burn the coffee. The water is so hot that will burn your tongue and make acid the coffee. A cappucino taste like a burn latte.
There is no healthy option for breakfast super sugary overnigght oatmeal and low quality yogurt in the parfait.
However if there isn't any other option for coffee it is the last resort.
Hope they improve with time.

Wow.. I've never been so dupped by the Google review score.. we tried this place while traveling, trying to avoid Starbucks and support a more local coffee shop.

We ordered a latte and a cortado, both of which tasted horrible. Such a bad burnt after taste. Maybe we're the exception, but I would be cautious and think twice before going here. We certainly will not be returning :(

Best coffee I have ever had. The beans are roasted in the lounge area where you can work, socialize, or chill. Flavors are roasted into the beans and there are many yummy ones to choose from! Delicious muffins and baked goods in the case. Small business, A+ service.10 out of 10! Enjoy your visit here!

I ordered 2 lattes here which were served to me and my girlfriend at room temperature. The barista re-made it for us. However, the end product was watery and tasteless, so I dumped it out. Waste of money.

I've been to this place before and at another location as well. I'm not impressed at all. Both places are noisy and I don't appreciate walking into an establishment where the employees are going back and forth (loudly) in Portuguese. So between the poorly made drinks, environment, staff, and no break in the price, you earned yourself a 1 star.

Wanted something different for a evening treat. This was the right decision. Tried the Raspberry and Apple coffee cake, Mocha Banana Hot and the Chicken Pasta Salad. It was a good night!