Common Grounds
About
Coffee & Tea, Arcades, Internet Cafes
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 17104 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: (216) 713-0433
Work Hours
Business info
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsNo
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiFree
- fastfoodCatersNo
- turned_in_notGood for WorkingYes
Reviews
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Love J.
I had the manderin rooibos tea with an apple and cranberry muffin. SUPERB! The waitress had AWESOME red hair and was extremely friendly and helpful. I went early in the morning after taking my son to school to have a change of scenery and read a book. However, the music was a tad too loud and I couldn't really get into my book. So instead, I sat by the window to watch the morning rush die down. Overall, I'd go back another morning soon.
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Agnes I.
*Open 24 hours**
A friend and I originally planned to visit 5 points coffee and tea but when we arrived at 6:15pm we realised that they closed at 6pm on Fridays so we ended up here at Common Grounds.
I've always passed this tea and coffee shop whenever I would drive to Chase bank at Kamm's Corner but I was never interested in entering because I thought there was only street parking. ALAS! There is a parking lot at the back. The parking lot was full when I arrived but I luckily found one spot open. Another person was leaving too so my friend found a spot as well.
I visited yesterday (22 March 2019) and stayed for about 2.5 hours. This is a very basic shop that does the job.
VIBE -- It is very dark inside with black and purple walls. I almost felt as if I was at a bar. It also didn't look that clean. I prefer bright tea shops so this shop was not my vibe. I visited on a Friday evening and arrived around 6:30pm. There were about 6 people inside so it was quiet. With the loud music, this is not a good place to study or get work done. My friend and I came to just chat so the noise level was fine for us. I did notice other people had their laptops with them and they were very focused.
GAME ARCADE - I have never seen game machines inside a coffee/tea shop before but Common Grounds has about 4 or 5 game machines at the back end of the shop. This is definitely different but cool. One of the games that I saw is PacMan. I didn't play any games but they looked fun. Around 9:00pm, some people started playing games so the noise level increased.
COFFEE / TEA / SNACKS - I ordered a medium size tea (Rooibos tea) which came in a plastic/styrofoam cup. It costs $2. The tea was good because I grew up drinking Rooibos tea so I know all about this red tea. There are other drinks on the menu too such as coffee and cocoa (or hot chocolate I assume). They also sell muffins, cookies, bagels, and brownies.
SERVICE - There was one gentleman behind the counter who was friendly and took my order. He also gave me the bathroom key when I asked.
TIP -- This coffee/tea shop is CASH ONLY but there is a general ATM here for your convenience. I didn't know it was cash only until I was ready to pay so perhaps they need to work on advertising that better. I had no cash on me so my friend paid for me. There is an extra charge on the ATM machine to withdraw cash if you use it.
Overall, this coffee/tea does the job and appeals to alot of people because it is open 24/7. I heard that there is free wifi too. The dark and dingy interior is just not my vibe at all and some variety in their menu would be nice.
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- 47 total reviews in 2019
- 256 total Yelp reviews
- Reviewed on 23 March 2019 -
Jakub W.
Common Grounds has become my go-to for getting late night homework and studying done. It can be loud at times, but if you love the constant activity and can focus despite noise, it doesn't affect you at all.
The drinks are amazing, they offer good quality teas as well as various coffee drinks with great names. If you're a coffee elitist, it's definitely not your place. However, for the rest of us, it's one of the best places to go after 9pm when everywhere else is closed, or even in the morning because their breakfast sandwiches are good as well as the muffins.
Yes, they are cash only, but it makes them different. There is like a little eclectic community here, and it keeps getting better. No complaints whatsoever. -
Justin L.
Common Grounds is an edgy, 24/7 coffee shop. Inside there is street art esque paintings on the wall, plenty of seating and outlets and even a small arcade in the back. Additionally, they offer free WiFi. It is a bit loud inside with the music, so I would not recommend trying to study or work here unless you can work with loud music/sounds. They unfortunately do not take credit card as they are cash only, but they do have an ATM on-site. In terms of their drinks, they offer coffee, tea and cocoa. I was also a bit disappointed that all their drinks come in styrofoam cups. No typical glass mugs?? Odd. In terms of their drinks, I ordered the Nutty Irishman as suggested by my barista. It was rather sweet and overpowered the coffee taste and aroma, but it was not unbearable nor sickening. I would say it was closest to hazelnut creamer or syrup with a splash of coffee. I got distracted, but all their drinks seem premade based of how quick they come out. Overall, if you're a coffee fiend and all about sustainability, Common Grounds is probably not your cup of joe.
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Jed C.
If you liked this place before You will like it again. I'm Back. been about 8 years since I frequented this place. The smoking that continued after the smoking ban is all gone now. That was the reason I left I think. I cannot remember. Anyhow 8 years passed same awesome barista. Same coffee drinks that taste the same as I remember. I recommend the Voltaire if you want a Cafe Mocha that will punch you in the face. Also if you have a sweet tooth and like mint. Try the dirty girl scout. It tastes just like their mint cookies. I had an iced tea last night unsweetened. That was great as well. Open 24/7 as I pass other ones that mysteriously closed in the late afternoon. Yes, they still use the styrofoam cups. Yes they are still cash only. I really love this place and will continue to come there tuesdays or thursday every week from 5 until about midnight. Keep it up.