Common Ground Coffee Shop

Love this place this was our first time and we will never go back to Starbucks!! The staff was so friendly and helpful💞

Stopped in for the first time today- oh wow! So cute and chil! You order at the walk up coffee bar where there is merch to the right, menu up above and to the right, and ample seating throughout. The sweet young lady behind the bar was friendly and helpful and offered suggestions on the baked goods and coffee drinks.
The Almond Joy latte was just perfect with just the right amount of sweet and chocolate flavors as well as the right amount of ice- didn’t water it down but chilled well.
I looked around and there is an event space in the back that looked like it would accommodate about 50 people.
Delightful experience- will definitely be back!

What a neat place to spend an hour lounging. Friendly service and inviting atmosphere.

I went by this morning for breakfast. I had a Christmas Frappe that was wonderful!! Kelly provided excellent customer service...always with a smile!!!

In short, I am a coffee fanatic. That being said, this place has probably the best lattes I’ve had in years. It topped Starbucks and Dunkin in both quality and friendly service.

I asked if, with the variety of syrups they had, if she (Liv) could mix them up and make a raspberry while chocolate latte for me; and she said it wouldn’t be a problem at all. I then received a latte that topped every Starbucks latte I’ve ever had. Absolute 10/10 and one of the sweetest ladies I’ve had the pleasure to meet!

Additionally, I met one of the owners (Joey) and be treated me like I was family or had been coming there for years. We talked, laughed, discussed our past, and in short, left feeling as if I truly made some friends today.

I came back a few hours later to bring my brother, who gave his critical analysis / review of the coffee (ordered the same thing I did earlier), and he told me it was a solid 4.8, and the establishment got the same - with the “only thing that would make it better is more couch/soft chair seating”.

If you’re looking for a good coffee place to go to in this little town, I don’t think you can get any better than Common Ground. My only advice is: if you like sweeter coffees, ask for an extra pump of the drink’s flavor syrup, as some of the lattes (ie caramel) can be rather strong. You won’t be disappointed!

Great place!

Very nice place to come and have coffee!! Coffee is really good and they have other drinks for those who like iced coffee! Friendly staff, clean and good prices!

I've been going here for about a year. The staff is attentive and friendly. They have a good base menu and always do seasonal drinks on the chalkboard, which are fun to try out and have always been good. They offer some good baked goods and other refrigerated food. They have tons of seating and free Wi-Fi. The restrooms have always been very clean. If they offered a hot chai tea latte, I'd never have to go to Food City again!

The young lady that served my friend and I, was so sweet. I am from Michigan she's from Florida. Her and her husband just moved here. We saw coffee and said oh yeah let's take a break. What a nice place and the yummiest sweet. 😋 oh yes coffee was great.

The coffee and Lattes are just my style. Love this place ❤

Specialty coffees are great. Very friendly!

Went to Common Grounds Coffee today for the first time. I had the Samocha Frappe and a Ocean Water Frappe and Medium Roast Black Coffee. I was very happy with flavor, size and cleanliness of shop. It was pretty busy and a bit of wait but worth every minute I waited. I enjoyed my drinks. We will be back 🙂

I wanna give 6 + stars!!!
Enjoyed the experience, food, coffee and the atmosphere. Awesome WiFi hang out! The staff was welcoming and kind. I was overly impressed and it is my official coffee stop in town. Love that it is operated by a local church….that explains all of the goodness !

I love the employees and the coffee. Very quiet and a great place to relax! Plenty of seating available

My husband and I love this place! Every time we come through La Follette we stop and get our coffee here. The girl working behind the counter always seems patient and helpful when we have questions.

This is a wonderful coffee shop on the lovely main street of LaFollette. We were visiting Norris Lake for a week and I made a point of dropping by. I was greeted by two friendly baristas who made me a delicious peppermint mocha latte and decaf caramel mocha. I waited in the cozy seating area in the front, where they have chess, Monopoly, and some other games that made me want to stay a while. This is definitely a place to stop! None of that cold service you get in big city shops. They are genuinely glad to see you.

Very friendly service and excellent coffee!!

I love this shop! I come hear often when I am studying to get out of my house, and everyone is always very kind. They have an event space in the back so there is plenty of room for groups or going solo. I highly recommend the cold brew!

Super nice people, the coffee is great. It is a great way for me to get to know others in the community.

Today was the first time that I went there and I'm telling you it is AWESOME and the people there are AMAZING, they are super nice and the coffees and cappuccino and hot chocolates and frappes are EXTRAORDINARY. WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK AGAIN.

Walking into common blend the smell of different coffees, Wonderful Aroma! I got the Strawberry/Banana Smoothie.. DELICIOUS. VERY FRIENDLY SERVICE, I WILL GO BACK 💯😁