Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes

It isn't often (and understandably so, considering we're in an endemic and there's war etc), that you see business owners who genuinely enjoy what they do. This coffee shop doesn't just warm you, it's very cozy and warm feeling because of the owners. It's hard to describe, but upon entering I felt welcomed like I was visiting someone's home.

They have a limited but pretty good breakfast menu. Their breakfast sandwiches can be served on English muffins OR bagels, which is neat.

Their coffee is really good. They use Caffé D'arte, which if you don't know, has some of the best coffee beans (imo).

Recommendation: try their seasonal specials. They have a raspberry mocha that my husband ordered and made me jealous.

They are AAPI owned and support Pride (and this review was written in June), which is another reason to consider stopping by to support them.

Love this place! The cupcakes were so most and delicious, and the atomsphere highlights a familial hearth with the warm furniture, yet soft decor. It’s also very cheap compared to the average coffee store and the cupcakes are all very solid, very worth every buck you spend on it!

It’s super reminiscent of those small cafes you would find New York City, and visit for quick small treats like these.

I got “The Ballerina” which can be dauntingly sweet, however coupled with the coffee it all balanced out. I give them 3.5/5 seperately, but a 5/5 all together.

Staff was super nice and place was so cozy. I recommend this to all cupcake lovers and those in Renton looking for a more antique, vintage decorated coffee shop that will truly bring you a piece reminiscent of your home as well.

If Boona Boona and Refuel Cafe has some of the best coffee in Renton, I’d say this place has some of the best cupcakes!! Love the plants by the way! And it is definitely one of the cheaper coffee stores in Renton as well.

Must go! We came in for cupcakes and I anticipated at least 45 min from the time we ordered and they only took 5 min! They’re gorgeous and delicious! The coffee is sooo yummy too! They have golden lattes which I never find down in Renton! Cozy atmosphere, yummy sandwiches, pleasant employees/owners.. HIGHLY recommend.

this cupcake changed my life. i haven’t had a truly moist cupcake in years, and the frosting/cake ratio was spot on. the pumpkin spice latte was also fantastic! first time i’ve ordered that drink and it actually had some pumpkin flavor. wonderful atmosphere, lots of plants. can’t wait to take my boyfriend here!

A real cafe! Friendly people serving authentic espresso coffee and delightful cup cakes in a true cafe environment. Be warned, the ‘large’ cup is bigger than the large you get elsewhere in the world. 😉

Didn’t get a picture of my drink or food. But the coffee was good and the place is very well decorated, also very friendly environment. Got these amazing picture inside there though.

I love meeting friends here for cupcakes and a warm drink! They have a nice amount of seating and everyone is so friendly. Plus the cupcakes are so wonderfully decorated that they can make any day feel special. I hope you get a chance to come here with a friend or your book to take a nice break from the hurry of life & enjoy a delicious cupcake.

very overpriced in my opinion and the cupcakes are mediocre. what is shown is $10. if you come here, get the smoothies the price isn’t that bad. I understand why it cost a lot but in the same breath really? 5 dollars for a cupcake…

Super cute local coffee shop. I've been here half a dozen times and they always have great service, fresh coffee, and tasty cupcakes. They switch out their cupcake flavors seasonally as well ❤️

Super friendly service, wonderful atmosphere. I got my order super fast even though they're swamped with only two people working. I've only been here 20 minutes and already in love with this place.