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    Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts

    4.4 (202 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Katharine B.

    This is a cute coffee shop in downtown Apex. They offer pastries, muffins and cookies ans teas, coffee drinks and seasonal specials such as Dubai chocolate latte. I ordered two matcha lattes (iced) and they were very tasty. They offer seating in doors and also outdoors and along the hallway. Playa bowls apex is opening soon and is right across the way. I also had a coupon from Go Play Save.

    Hot Chocolate--16oz. (Oat Milk)
    Charisma H.

    So I actually planned on going to another coffee shop on this street. Once I parked, which was right in front of this coffee shop, I compared customer reviews, which this one seemed more popular. The atmosphere was welcoming and the person taking the order moved quickly. Alittle too fast but atleast I didn't have to wait long. My drink came out even quicker. The working taking my order moved to fast in a way where she didn't give enough time to type in my number for my loyalty points and she didn't give enough time to type my email address. Which lead to have to manually do it. She did the same thing with the customer behind me. I do wish they had marshmallows for my hot beverage. But hey, marshmallows is a rare gem for most coffee shops. I'm not a fan of whip cream. Overall my drink is smooth and I would recommend others to check them out. I'm very picky with my hot chocolate, which is great to hear this from me.

    Jessica S.

    Amazing high quality coffee, fast service and great gluten free baked goods (large variety and individually packaged)

    Common Grounds coffee decorated for the holidays
    Hayley P.

    Part coffee shop, part general store, all cute and cozy. Located in downtown Apex, it's around a bunch of other shops with ample parking. The service was quick and they had a lot of coffees and pastries to choose from. I got the ham and cheese croissant ($4.50) and a raspberry latte, 8oz, ($3.50). They let me use my reusable coffee mug, which I always love. Quick and tasty, you can grab and go, or you can sit at a table and get some work done while you enjoy the food and coffee. It's places like these that are always a gem that you hope continue to thrive for many years to come. I can't wait to come back.

    Iced Latte
    Elisa A.

    Always a 10/10. Service was quick and super helpful, and my latte was delicious! Love it

    Blueberry cream cheese danish.
    Shelby L.

    Came on a Sunday morning, very busy but service was quick! Great coffee here. Plenty of seating for those who want to sit and enjoy their coffee. I got an almond milk latte with half the amaretto syrup (perfection) my friend got the mocha latte with amaretto and a blueberry cheese danish which she said was delicious! Highly recommend.

    Lavender latte and golden milk
    Briana F.

    Place is really cute and the staff are friendly. I got the white lavender latte with oat milk and my boyfriend got an iced golden milk latte. The coffee was good but didn't wow me. It's pretty average.

    Brittany C.

    If you're ever down town in the peak of good living, would recommend supporting local and giving this coffee shop a go. Based on the foot traffic it seems to be a staple when visiting the assorted mom and pop shops that compose downtown. We decided to try a hot and cold beverage and a baked good. Everything was of high quality and would order again. The mocha had the perfect amount of sweetness. It did appear that the shop offered ice cream or gelato as well if you're looking for something for the kids or to quell the heat on (a soon impending) summer's day. Our order was out in no time, but we did get to enjoy the myriad knickknacks adorning the walls of the shop. These were a delightful diversion while we waited on our handcrafted covfefe. We ultimately decided to take our coffee on the go and enjoy the rest of downtown. Highly recommend.

    Iced Mocha Latte Iced, Caramel Macchiato Latte, Caramel Frappe
    Elizabeth F.

    We went here the morning of my friend's wedding and it was a fantastic way to start the day! The drinks and pastries were very yummy and extremely well priced. The staff was very friendly and provided recommendations when asked. The vibe of the space was very cozy and provided plenty of seating options for groups of all sizes. There was 5 of us and we had no problem finding a table. Will go back if I am ever in the area again!

    David C.

    We tried their espresso, a scone and a muffin. The espresso was overtly bitter. The muffin okay and the scone was more or less a muffin that was baked without a muffin pan. Scones, if you're going to make them as they are supposed to be, are not moist like a muffin but not dry either and they shouldn't be airy. A scone is crumbly, dense (in relation to a muffin) and not served microwaved. I did like the whole beans we purchased for brewing cappuccino at home. This is where they went from one star to three. It brewed well, nice créma, balanced flavor and subtle notes of chocolate and caramel.

    16 oz Hot Latte

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    If you're needing a place to meet the needs of socialization and or a quick coffee and work hour - this is a good spot!

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    Great atmosphere, creative coffee concoctions, and super friendly customer service! Liz is the BEST!!

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    I went at around 3pm on a Saturday to get some pastries for a friend's gathering and chose this…read morespot due to the proximity to their place and also the reviews online. I am so glad I went! The pastries get freshly filled with filling upon your order, and they box it up so nicely! There are aeating benches for you to sit and wait for your order, which didn't take too long. I got 3 cannolis, 2 cream puffs, and 2 cookies (I got the last chocolate cookie of the day). Service was friendly and quick as well, only took about 10ish minutes! Everything tasted amazing! And best thing about them was that it was not too overly sweet! It was the perfect amount that makes me want to keep tasting more. The cookies especially were so satisfying and soft and I loved how everything was quite decent sized as well! I will definitely be coming back!

    Stevie K Certified Legit AF! This place is so phenomenal. I only get down to Apex occasionally…read morefor work and even more rare to be there on a Saturday or Sunday (the only days they're open). So when I am, I always stop by. The pastries are the best I've ever had. I am a lobster tail junkie. Whenever I'm in NY or Philly, I seek out the best. I've been to several famous Italian bakeries in these cities and never found one as good as Utica Bakery in Apex. It's world class. Just look at the cannoli cream and pistachio cream stuffing those bad boys. Their savory foods are equally as impressive. This stuffed bread with meatballs and Parmesan was excellent and I love their tomato pie (not pictured), which I have had in the past. Everything here is outstanding! If you're anywhere close on a weekend, get there asap.

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