Common Grounds Cafe & Pie Shop

We had a quick lunch. I had the loaded baked potato Flatbread and the salad with the house dressing. It was amazing. The people working there are super friendly and even thought the place was packed we got the food super fast. The pies are our of this world also. A gem in this small town.

We officially made it into Common Grounds in Gridley today for lunch. I should have taken a picture of all of our food! We have had some of their baked goods at Crafted before and a couple other events but this was our first time at this lovely little coffee/ lunch shop! Everything we had was SOOO good. I am thankful we don't live closer as this would be a problem! Highly recommend making the 25 minute drive. It is worth every penny and it was a beautiful day for a drive in the country!

We all sampled each other's food but all were excellent! We had:
-Chili and the fluffiest cornbread with honey butter.
-Pulled pork with homemade Mac and cheese
-bisquits and gravy
-BBQ chicken /ranch pizza on super thin crust
-white choc mocha
-peach tea
-mango smoothie

Plus toll house pie and blackberry lemonade pie! The lemon was perky just how my husband loves it!

The owner Katrina is so sweet and we told her over and over again how amazing everything was! We wish we had something this amazing in Bloomington but the drive out to Gridley is totally worth it!

Damon kept saying over and over how impressed he was with common ground, he wants to go weekly!

Amazing food, good prices, adorable atmosphere, and great customer service. Was pleasantly surprised when we walked into theis ADORABLE little restaurant. Highly recommended!

Was excellent! Had a breakfast sandwich and coffee. The sandwich was delicious and the was very good as well. Would def recommend.

We heard from a friend that this is THE spot to get quiche. We took a Saturday stroll in from Boomington/Normal via old route 66. We brought the dogs with us and were extremely happy that we did! The workers were all very friendly, the iced coffees were refreshing, and the quiche lived up to it's name. I had their Cowboy Quiche and it's one of my favorites. We also tried the breakfast casserole and it was phenomenal! We shared some of it with the hounds as we sat on the front patio and took in the fantastic September weather. Highly recommend this, whether you're passing through and making a trip!

On the way out we grabbed some coffee beans that have a great local story and go to a great cause.

Great atmosphere and beautiful design. Definitely a place for meetings, Bible studies, or hangouts. The coffee was great! They also have gluten free options for breakfast. The staff was professional and friendly. If your in the area or passing through, definitely stop in and treat yourself.

Love this place! Coffee is a great price and always delicious!!!! Love the vibe inside! Also, everyone is so nice!

Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic! Customer service makes you feel like you're right at home, very cozy, and the food was amazing! Will absolutely be visiting again! (Couldn't help but eat part of the sandwich before taking a pic)

1st visit, 5 stars all the way! I had the privilege of meeting the owner, Katrina. She was a true delight! Great food, coffee & amazing homemade goodies! I can't wait to visit again. A true gem!

Excellent coffee and other drinks! Pizza and ice cream night is fun!

There was a line when we got there at lunch time, it moved very quickly though and after ordering the wait for our food was short. The Power bowl I got was really good, a bit more than how much I would like to pay for it though. With the limited access to good quality food away from Bloomington that is understandable. I also got a frappe that was good. The seating can be limited if it is a busy day, the outdoor seating was lovely though. Good pick for food in the Gridley or El Paso area, one of my only preferred places around so far.

Edit- went again today and had a similar experience, food was good and came out fairly quick. We sat inside this time and they had decorations for the season out. We had a group of 6 and we sat around the large center table. My experience here has been consistently positive!

Edit 2- Consistency is a strength here from my visits. They have good food, shortish wait times, and a lovely atmosphere. Still a solid recommendation.

Went in the first time to check things out because I like to buy local not really expecting much and had one of the best pieces of peach pie ever, and by far the best cafe mocha I've ever had. I drive over 300 miles daily for work and this has quickly become my favorite stop staff is always polite and friendly, even refunded me for today's coffee when they didn't have enough ready to fill my order.

Wonderfully cozy cafe was the perfect spot for our group gathering. Owner very friendly and the food was excellent. Highly recommended!

I absolutely loved this place! Well worth the visit, the staff were all so friendly, the food was excellent, and the cherry pie was the best I've ever had.

Great place with awesome food and friendly workers 😁😁😁

Great spot! Our first experience was fantastic; if we lived closer we would definitely be regulars! From the tasteful décor and cozy, inviting atmosphere to the delicious food and drink and friendly service, Common Grounds is excellent in all aspects. We enjoyed quiche, breakfast casserole, pastries, and some amazing coffee. The owners are warm and welcoming, and it's obvious that they genuinely care about each customer and their individual experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone who likes top quality food and beverages, community fellowship, and supporting local enterprise.

I try to make it in once a week. Love the variety of the weekly lunch specials and soups! This morning I ordered quiche and a cinnamon roll. The quiche: delectable. The roll: sow belly heavenly. The employees: friendly and efficient. The owners: the most joyful, genuine, loving couple!

Great find! It was randomly located on our way to buy a used car :)

Their coconut pie was fantastic! Good environment, friendly service!

We will be bringing a pie slice to our car salesman (he is a pie fan) and he was super nice. He deserves a good pie slice!

This little gem is located in an area off the beaten path. It was amazing!!!! The food is mouth watering and the drinks were so fresh and yummy. Had to go back around the drive thru for a coffee to drink with the excellent scrumptious pies we bought too. Well worth the trip there. We will definitely be back!

Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food. It would be wonderful if this turned into a chain restraunt. 10/5