Common Grounds

The interior of this place, alone, is worth the trip! NO VEGETARIAN lunch options, but the muffin I got was delicious. Great selection of books as well. The cream in their smoothies can be replaced with almond milk, too.

This is a fun place, a coffee shop with a clever name that is a lot more than a coffee shop. We had just discovered this place pre-pandemic, but it was so long ago, this was basically our first visit.

We decided to order wraps + potato salad (side dish) and soup. The potato salad, tangy chicken wrap and chicken bacon ranch wrap were good, the soup was even better... cheezy potato, with a great blend of cheese and seasoning. Between two of us, we also got a whipped coffee and a dirty chai latte. The whipped coffee was a unique drink we've never seen before, with a sweeter layer at the bottom and coffee whipped on top, the layers made to be mixed together as you drink.

The atmosphere will be a bit busy or over-the-top for some, but others will find the eclectic decor charming and fun. There's a good amount of space inside with plenty of tables, chairs, and couches to accommodate all kinds of people.

I wish we could award 4.5 stars, as this was a great visit, but I couldn't round up to 5, partially due to cost, which seemed a bit high for my frugal-leaning, value-for-money thinking. However, only slightly so, and I would much rather pay a little bit more at a unique, local place like this with a lot of character.

5 stars for those working: they were happy, easy-going, answered multiple menu questions, and really knew the menu well, too, with what looks like enough variety to make it interesting for multiple visits. Service was fast and friendly, although we were just minutes ahead of a modest lunch crowd.

If you've never been here before, it's worth going out of your way to check out out...

Short visit in town and Common Grounds was highly recommended by local resident. We went to lunch and 3 of 4 ordered the chicken salad. One person had it in a salad surrounded by veggies, a second person had it in a wrap, I had chicken salad as a sandwich on wheat. Delicious no matter how it was served. The building was a furniture store in a previous life. Highly recommend a visit to this unique coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, smoothies, and more! No doubt if I lived here I would be a regular.

Awesome place to be. So eclectic and many older decor items. Just so nostalgic and warm. I enjoyed the hot mocha and carmel chocolate chip espresso cupcake.
....they also have free wifi!

Called in an order this morning for a breakfast biscuit egg and chz sandwich. I was trying to get the biscuit cups that had the scrambled eggs, bacon, and chz inside of them. It has been years since I’ve been in though and sadly they don’t carry them anymore. (They were incredible) regardless I was served with a smile and my sandwich was tasty. Great way to start the day.

What a nice place in a little town. The owner Katie, is extremely awesome and sweet and accommodating as well. The coffee was perfect and there are many to choose from. She also had with her a young lady named Rylee that made my dirty chai and it tasted absolutely amazing. They both have great personalities and smiles that leave you feeling good about your visit. The prices are awesome not too high but exceptional for the quality of the coffee and service. I would recommend this to anyone. By the way there's also ample area before having little meetings with friends and groups of people.

Love there breakfast and gravy. Good price and a good amount. Coffee is really good also. Place is always clean with great atmosphere and people. Just wish they would bring back there spicey white gravy it was a lot better and to die for.

Great nostalgic coffee shop! Serve good breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burritos, sausage gravy & biscuits & pastries. They also have good specialty soups & lunch items! Great atmosphere for small meetings or just a place to talk!

Best cup of brewed coffee in the area! This is a great coffee shop and cafe. The food and coffee drinks are great. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is full of history, nostalgia, and charm. It very much a local place and a valuable part of the town square in Hartford City.

Neat place for breakfast in Hartford City. Decor and tables are unique and staff is friendly. Food was good too.