A very unique coffee house that was part of the Waco tour! Great back story and delicious Iced Cowboy Coffee!
This is one of my favorite hang out spots in Waco, along with the Woodway location. I've been coming here for the last 15 years (which feels so weird to say) and enjoying the atmosphere.This place has a classic coffee shop vibe with the cushy couches, cafe tables, and good tunes. The coffee is great... my favorite being the No Bull.This is the perfect spot to read, study, meet a friend, or whatever. There are tourist groups during the day (mostly from the Waco tours buses), but it's a very chill place, especially in the evenings.Teeny tiny cons: Parking lot is a bit bumpy and tight, but it is what it is. Drive thru is kind of narrow, but I'm glad they have it for when I can't go inside!
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.
Wow, so much vibe going in here. Students studying, dating, and just chilling here. Nice people behind the counter and just inside. Quite a big staff here, I counted 5 persons. Wi-Fi available same as WC, as for coffee, it was branded and on the it's good but not mine type :) a bit sour for my taste. Bought coffee and went to the nearby ice cream shop to sit there as the backyards are quite close.
This was a fun stop while we were on our Waco Tours Classic Tour. I had no idea you could make such a tasty drink with Dr. Pepper! The 254 drink was freakin' delicious! Yummy little java stop. I'll definitely hit this place up again.
Great unique coffee and chai choices. Love Common Grounds and Alison is so sweet!
Eclectic place… a must stop!
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.
It was cool but got a weird vibe from the staff.
Loved the atmosphere and they were very accommodating