Common Grounds Hamden

Coffee shop with some desserts from fruit cup, to scones, muffins, pastries etc. Servers did not understand English sufficiently to answer questions about the coffee or merchandise. They tried, worked hard and were pleasant. Place small noisy. Located near Kohl's, it was busy with constant take out. Coffee more like Starbucks than Dunkin Donut.

Fantastic local coffee shop. Love the setup, and the coffee is delicious. I've never been here and had bad service. Always greeted with a smile.

This became my morning coffee shop while my husband and I were staying in branford for a wedding. Coffee was good, and most importantly for me they had almond milk available as a dairy free creamer option.

We've been going here regularly for the last 6 months or so and we have yet to tire of the delicious lattes and treats! Maria is amazing, so friendly and quick. Thanks for all you do!

AMAZING coffee! They also have really good sweets and pastries and the service is great. There is a variety of different coffees and they also have fantastic smoothies, hot chocolate and teas.

An amazing part of New Haven culture. I’m very proud to have this place thriving in Connecticut.

From the well maintained gardens to the animals to the walking trails it’s a really spectacular place.

The frog pond is a must see. Lots of great hiking trails. Top notch!

I made a quick stop here with a friend and, though I didn't order anything, it was a very pleasant experience. Friendliness of the staff and authentic decor sets this place apart from chain coffee stores.

This is a lovely coffee shop. They have a wide assortment of fresh brewed coffee and tea. There are plenty of pastries to choose from too. Staff is friendly. You should check it out if you haven't been here.

You know when you order coffee somewhere and you think to yourself "is this really gonna be good coffee??" Yeah, you NEVER HAVE TO WORRY about that here. EVER. P.S. Grab yourself one of those giant biscotti, yes I know you you're thinking you shouldn't BUT YOU TOTALLY SHOULD

Wow. Iced Coffee 8.9 out of 10. Bakery has authentic cakes, pies, and a variety of other desserts. Try the cheesecake cone. Overall, this everything I want in a cafe.