Common Grounds Waco

Wow, what a great spot right next to Baylor. All I can say is if I were back in college, I would have lived there. Staff was friendly and they do a nice cup of coffee. My only complaint is that my cappuccino was quite a bit too hot by about 20 degrees. It took 15 minutes to get it where it should. Other than that - great job. That would never hold me back from returning or referring.

We love this place. It’s so relaxing and homey and comfortable. Today I had the dark chocolate hot chocolate and it was amazing. Warm and creamy. You could hang out here for hours and not realize it.

First visit was in the summer. Common Grounds have good quality coffee. I had a mocha mint latte which was rich and not overly sweet. The place is quite cozy for college students. I bought a bag of Guatemala Las Flores to take home. Going back the second time last evening in the fall. I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. I had the matcha latte and brought home a pumpkin spice latte. Both were delicious. The best part is that I could still got a glimpse of college life without all the deadlines from school assignments!

I really like the look of Common Grounds, both inside and out. It's an old residential building that has been converted into a rustic coffee house and student hangout. I felt a little weird and out of place when I entered, however. Not that the staff was not friendly. They were. But everyone in the place was under 25 except for my wife and I. We are 65 years old. That 40 year age difference can't easily be hidden! But the age thing is my issue because nobody in the place, staff or student, looked sideways at us at all. I ordered a nitro cold brew but was advised that it is not available at this time. So, I settled on a drip brew coffee with cream. I planned on enjoying my coffee with a scoop of ice cream from the shop next door, so drip coffee would serve that purpose just fine. I don't know what blend of coffee I received, but it was very flavorful and smooth. I really liked it! Plus, the temperature was perfect. I've been in some big name coffee shops mid day only to receive drip coffee that was lukewarm and unpleasant. Not here! I really like Common Grounds, both the look of the place and the product. And even though I'm an old geezer, I would not hesitate to go back again for some excellent coffee and friendly service.