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Common Grounds Coffee Shop

★★★★½ 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
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17104 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111, United States +1 216-713-0433 Website
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Reviews (100)

julie Glover
julie Glover
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Cool place to hang out. Nice selection of drinks.

Cory Kates
Cory Kates
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

If you are looking for a coffee shop that has never left the 90s in the best possible way this is it. Turn off the wifi and pretend the second Bush administration hasn't even happened yet. Park in the back. Cash only, atm on site.

David Galehouse
David Galehouse
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Good vibes, great coffee, even better people!

Sarah Savel
Sarah Savel
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

It's a trendy coffee place that serves delicious specialty coffee drinks. They are kind and offer free stickers.

Jane Does
Jane Does
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Used to love this place when it was 24/7, but don't go on a Monday or Wednesday now. I hate sounding like a karen but the "chess club" there take up tables even when no ones sitting there and a few have been too creepy to my friends in the past. Its gross. The head person of this chess club or whatever shooed us from our table to the point a couple people also were like confused. My friends and I were about to sit down after we bought our coffees. We walked through the whole shop to see what seats were open. Like we are sitting down at a nice table by the window and this guy runs over to tell us we cant have the table when he didn't even order anything! Like he wasn't even sitting at or near that table the whole time we were in there. I think at one point we heard him pressuring this old guy to move from his table too even though it was only the one chess guy. The bald barista guy did nothing. I get covid may have hit this place hard and they like need business but I keep hearing from people that they have trouble with the chess guys. Also I like never see the chess group buy things? Yet if my friend forgets to buy something as she walks in she gets told she needs to buy something or leave?

Allison Maxwell
Allison Maxwell
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I visited on 4/12/23 when their credit card systems were down. I unfortunately didn't see their "cash only" sign, and ordered my coffees anyways. The owner (I presume) was very gracious and understanding of the fact that I didn't have cash, and gave me the drinks for free. Told me that's he's just paying it forward and that he hopes to see me again. Will definitely be returning in the future. Not only because of how kind they are, but also because their drinks are amazing! It's a tight coffee shop but it feels very homey and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend

Katie Stallbaum
Katie Stallbaum
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Drinks were not too sweet! Loved it

Alexandr Karmanov
Alexandr Karmanov
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Cool place to hang out, listen to some music and enjoy your coffee. Love this place.

Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I have been going here for over 20 years and each time this place gets better and better every time I go. Spike aka Mike has been there since I have known this place, is by far the best barista I know. He has made me drinks that put Starbucks, caribou, DD and Einstein's to shame. My kids will know this place, will always return here.

Brandon Masters
Brandon Masters
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Been visiting this coffee house for over 20 years. The atmosphere is very hip.

Abigail Sawyers
Abigail Sawyers
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Best coffee shop I have ever been to. Staff is always friendly, the atmosphere feels like home, and no matter how many times I go I'll never get tired of an ice nutty Irishman!

Francine D
Francine D
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Coffee 24/7 is awesome! Many coffee shops close relatively early, which is why my friend and I picked Common Grounds.

Stephanie Sanchez
Stephanie Sanchez
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Cute coffee shop with games at the back and a nice selection of specialty coffees. I completely missed that side of the menu so unfortunately I didn’t get a taste of any but with the amount of people that were at the shop I could tell they are pretty popular.. they don’t take debit/credit but do have an ATM inside for withdrawals.

Stephy Pierzynski
Stephy Pierzynski
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I've been coming here since 2014 and it's my favorite place to kick back and draw on my tablet. Coffee is great and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. Mike is always fun to talk to :D

Chelsea Jewell
Chelsea Jewell
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Bad coffee, nice music, dark bar decor. morning definitely not the time to go. Other options in the area work better for me

Logan Sohma
Logan Sohma
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Been coming here for a few weeks now and slowly working my way through their specialty coffee menu. All of their drinks so far have been great, and the staff is all very friendly. It's a very unique vibe, a great place to go and study, I'm just overall very impressed. I would highly recommend this place, just make sure you bring cash. They have an ATM on site but you know how out-of-network ATMs charge extra.

Lynda Kane
Lynda Kane
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Like coming here on Saturday or Sunday mornings when it isn't too busy and I can study. Good coffee drinks and they make an extra sweet mocha for my teenager. She loves it.

Katie Polevacik
Katie Polevacik
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Came in after a long shift, and did not realize they only accept cash. The barista, Steve was absolutely the nicest guy! He personally took care of our coffees because he didn’t want us to leave empty handed. Absolutely wowed by him! Additionally, the coffee was sooooo good! We got the iced Nutty Irishman, 10/10 would recommend! Go see Steve!

Austin R
Austin R
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Flavored iced coffees really hit the spot in the summer. Price is a reasonable $5.50 for a good amount of refreshment.

Alexandra Campbell
Alexandra Campbell
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great coffee, cool ambiance, and nice staff! Just don't forget cash, as they don't accept card. There is an ATM on site, but there's a hefty fee for withdrawing.