Common Grounds Coffee House

According to Google, 2 stars = "didn't like it" which is exactly the feedback I would provide. Further context; there may be too much emphasis on the sweet drink concoctions and less barista awareness for good espresso. I ordered a Cortado, which is a basic espresso option. The only substitute I made was to use one of the non-dairy milk options. (Which I was grateful for). However, the barista made this with "mocha" and said that's how its made there. Not only was it terrible in general, it didn't even taste like mocha. It tasted like a synthetic, imitation flavor of some sort with kind of an alcohol back flavor.... almost like imitation vanilla that had spoiled or something. The interior is really cute and there are basically no other local coffee shops in the area. However, the experience fell short. Oh, it was also hard to enter the bathroom due to the excess synthetic fragrance. It was like gasping for air.

I've been here 3 times so far and each time they have been very friendly! The chaider is to die for🤤 The coffee is good, too! 😊

College town coffee shop. The barista was good, but in no hurry. The place is very laidback. Lots big tables for collaborating, as well as some personal spaces as well. No free Wi-Fi, but you get a couple hours when you make a purchase, which is only fair.

Super cute! Great coffee.

If you're near the SIU campus then swing by Common Grounds for a cup of coffee. They have an excellent drink menu and the staff is always friendly (and quick). They've been my go-to spot for over a decade.

Their blueberry muffins and chaider (chai and apple cider) are amazing! Clarinet service was lovely. Menu was very affordable❤🤗.

This is a decent place. Drinks are pretty good and fairly priced. Never very crowded, even though it's right across the street from the SIUC campus.

Friendly staff and really good coffee. This is now my favorite place to go for coffee when I'm in Carbondale.

Their black forest hot chocolate was the best we've ever had

This place was amazing! The customer service is wonderful, and the coffee even better. I tried the Black Forest coffee, and it was delicious!!