This is my first time visiting this store and I'm highly impressed. Store is clean, and it has a very calm feeling inside the store and smells amazing.
Lots of items to buy, stuff I have never heard of before and stuff I have seen online but never in the store till now.
Lots of room for parking. Definitely will be coming back soon.
This is a wonderful local co op grocery store and deli. They have a broad selection of organic and natural products. Their inventory includes cleaning and personal care products in addition to groceries. They also have fresh bakery and deli products and a lunch counter that serves hot food. There is a microwave on site to warm up deli items if desired.
This was my first co-op ever, and I was mesmerized by the coolness of it . I take away one point only because of how pricey it is (understandably, but still).
They have a such a diverse and unique collection of everything in there. So many grab-and-go vegan and vegetarian options.
The cafeteria serves great food too- my absolute favorites is the ginger latte-OMg it’s the bomb- reminded me of the ginger coffee my grandma makes at home! Definitely recommend it
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This seems to be sort of a store for the more upper class kind of shopper. Inventory is definitely pricey especially certain items but as someone who has a basic understanding of free market economics / Austrian economics I can't knock them too hard for that. I can't expect them to get inventory at the same prices as Walmart does for example.. they also have a few "speciality items" that you may niot find elsehere at a brick and mortor store. and of course we want them to be profitable so they can stick around and serve the community. If you visit this store you might find some items you like. They have a nice selection of spices, herbs, and teas and their supplier of these products specifically is very consistent and good quality. However don't expect the employees to treat you exceptionally well as the people they seem to hire are not very personable or happy to help. Don't take it personal it seems to be more of a personality trait of the folks they like to hire. The employees also tend to be very difficult to communicate with -- reason being because they are extremely soft spoken and along with not speaking up, speaking clearly and precisely they're still wearing their surgeons masks so it's extremely difficult to hear them or understand what they're saying or read their lips. It's just muffled sound like your speaking to a mumbling teenager with a pillow over their face. But if you're like me and you don't care about your interaction with the employees and the only thing you really care about is the selection and the quality of the products you're seeking then you're gonna love this place. I hope they keep up the good work it's very cool what they've created and they seem to be successful. They're basically the "anchor store" of the Lincoln square mall. Like Michael Scott I would give this place an A++. I'm really happy to see they have stayed strong even through all the economic turmoil we have endured over the last 4 years. They are a staple in the community of Urbana. 💙
My favorite thing about Common Ground is the stuff they make fresh there. I tried a bunch of different foods for the Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge and Common Ground was my favorite place. Their strawberry lemonade cake, hummus, and vegan chocolate chip cookies are fantastic.
Great little store. Produce section was full of great food at good prices. Lots of fair trade, buy in bulk, and refillable products. Deli section has excellent premade meals, plus, there is a sandwich shop. Outdoor patio tables in the shade made a nice place to have some lunch and snacks on our stay.
This place offers exceptionally tasty and creative vegan entrees prepared in-house. There's always something new to try, but my favorites remain in regular rotation.
Vegan Thai green curry with mock duck, fresh veggies and jasmine rice? Yes, please!
Jerk seitan with coconut rice? I'll have that too!
I also recommend the spaghetti and "wheatballs", Persian hummus, blackened tofu salad and chickpea salad (both great on a sandwich roll or in a wrap), and dairy-free rice pudding with just a touch of orange zest. Exquisite.
I also come here for produce, and lately I've been enjoying the wide variety of fresh stonefruit like plums, apricots and nectarines. And in the autumn months, you can get fresh pawpaw!
Add a bag of dry-roasted cashews and some ground coffee, and I'm set for the week.
The chefs and clerks who work here are obviously magicians as well. Well done!
Well stocked co-op. Quality produce. Great Cafe, pizzas, and sandwiches. Plenty of parking.
Update:
All stocked up with Kombuchade!
Local Food Coop in Urbana.
Now selling a locally Made in Illinois Kombucha Brand
Kombuchade!
Love!!!!! Wonderful atmosphere and vibe. Grab and go cooler is usually well stocked alothough sometimes not much of a variety. Would appreciate more gluten free options that are also plant based so I can have the option of warm foods. I do love, the overnight oats, baked tofu, and the tofu bowls. Gluten free vegan desserts would also be a great addition. I used to get your chocolate chip cookies and cashew mac when visiting but since I can no longer have gluten I have to skip. Usually I pack my own food now but love to treat myself to something from the co-op when I have the dietary option to do so. Keep up all the great stuff you do in the community! See you next Friday!
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