So. Good! Visited Common Grounds for the first time recently and loved it. Such a great vibe here. Will absolutely be back! Plenty of seating both inside and outside with a great variety whether you're by yourself or with a group. Definitely a great spot to work remotely at. The menu is straightforward but plenty of options. Tried the Iced Chai and it was fantastic! The staff is very helpful with finding what you like. If you're in the area, you gotta visit Common Grounds. Period. read more

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The absolute best staff ever!!! So kind and delicious coffee and pastries with local ingredients like local honey etc relaxing cozy inside. read more

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Driving home from Flagstaff, stopped in Payson and had a hankering for a bagel. Happened to find this place on yelp from a review raving about their bagels and they weren't kidding! These are the best bagels we've ever had. And you can TELL they are truly sourdough. The ambiance of the coffee felt like we stepped into a secret local meeting ground. Everyone was so friendly and they were even playing patriotic music, felt right at home. I'm from Texas, but I'd come back for this place. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Payson is always my stopping point when driving up north. I was looking for a local pick me up that wasn't Starbucks. Common Ground was welcoming and cozy vibe. The baristas were kind and friendly. The coffee was really delicious. I got the largest size and saved half for the next morning and it was just as delicious the next day. I will be stopping here every time I'm passing through! Thank you Common Grounds for the hospitality:) read more

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Common Grounds is a local coffee spot that's absolutely incredible. The vibe is very quaint and homey. Chi was our barista she was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the lavender late. We had fresh baked apple scones and quiche. It's worth passing up Starbucks. Lots of great outdoor seating. read more

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Such a cute coffee shop!! We stopped here on our way home from spending the weekend in strawberry and the coffee was so good. The mocha choc they make from scratch and is delicious. And the employees were friendly and welcoming! read more

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Cute small town coffee shop! Was easy to find and no problem parking. I was excited to see on the menu that they had a latte with local honey and lavender so I ordered that iced with oat milk, and got my husband an iced whole milk caramel latte. They were ready fast and the baristas were super nice. My latte at first tasted the tiniest bit burnt but the lavender and honey in it tasted really amazing. My husband enjoyed his latte as well. Very cute in here and plenty of seating. Great local place to stop if you're in Payson. read more

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Loved this place so much last time u I was in town I have sent friends and made it my guest stop back in town. Such friendly vibes and lots of great people inside. I decided to try the sourdough loaf today. So fresh and good! A bit pricey at $11 but a nice treat. read more

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I'm only giving this place 2 stars for the ambience of the cafe- it is nice and friendly. It honestly gives millennial cafe in the best way possible. I'm sad writing this review because I had high expectations for how great the reviews on yelp and tik tok were. We got a medium peach cobbler chai and a peanut butter cookie for around $10- pretty standard for being one of the only local cafes in Payson. However, the cafe only uses torani and monin- pretty sad to use Walmart syrups if you're going to charge me so much for a drink. As well, the chai wasn't good at all- wasn't mixed at all at first and drank straight syrup. Once mixed it was entirely too strong- as if it was just peach and cinnamon concentrate with the essence of chai which isn't very good in my opinion. Expected more. Service was friendly however, so props for that. read more

Relaxed ambiance when I was there as there weren't too many people. I had the current specialty Georgia latte, iced. I have a sweet tooth but it wasn't overly sweet imo, it was just right. Coffee cake was great as well - not overly sweet, and I asked if they could warm it up briefly - no hesitation there. Outside temp was perfect that day too, so I sat outside for a while til the sun got into my eyes. read more

Yummy Georgia drink. Great customer service. Very friendly! Beautiful city! Fast service! read more

Common Grounds - Georgia drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Kind of a blink and you'll miss it until you whiz past the giant white coffee cup in the entrance. When you walk into Common Grounds you're immediately hit with that amazing coffee smell. The interior is relaxed and calming, super cute with tables and chairs in the open area. My husband got an iced mocha and I got their Local Bee Latte: espresso, milk of, boyd's farm honey+pine creek lavender farm lavender sugar. Sweet but not too sweet. I'll definitely stop by here whenever I'm in Payson, it's such a nice coffee shop. read more

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This is my absolute favorite coffee shop in Payson! They always have delicious lattes each season and I look forward to their drink combinations! The service is friendly, I can tell they take the time to do things right. I love that they have fresh, local pastries from around the area. It's a great place to read, gather with friends, or get some work done with their variety of seating! I can't wait to be back! read more

Very delicious coffee, stopped by here after my friend and I went camping. We played cards and drank our perfectly balanced coffee. I normally get too much milk in my lattes but they had different sizes to make sure an even amount of milk and coffee ratio. I would definitely stop by here again in the future! read more

Shay was an absolute delight and so was Sarina!! Such a cute atmosphere and the coffee was so delicious!! We're visiting from PHX and this place was a total vibe! So in love with this place and highly recommend. Wonderful service and can't wait to be back tomorrow. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Stopped in and the espresso machine was broken and had been for several days. Difficult make espresso drinks with no machine. They did offer to make AeroPress drinks with the espresso roast so I tried that. It tasted watery so meeeh. I do like the place although it's in a scetchy part of Payson. read more

Absolutely loved our experience at Common grounds! After completing a hike in Payson, our goal was to find a local shop to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The coffee here was great, average priced, and atmosphere top tier. The shop is small inside, but there are still a few spots to sit. Near the washroom, there are several board games to play, including Connect 4, Jenga, and Catan. The patio is large and amongst several tall trees for shade... Will definitely be visiting again read more

Got the Mogollon Mocha, tasted awesome and there's friendly folks working here! Way better than Starbucks! Wife loved the Chai, and I ended up buying a bag of their decaf read more

This local coffee shop is off the beaten path and well worth the visit. We came for a late afternoon coffee on our way out of town. The barista was welcoming and friendly. I had an amazing pour over with an apple scone warmed it was a perfect pair. The scone was soft made from sourdough it was light and fresh baked. This coffee shop is really cute with a red brick exterior and good northern Arizona vibe I will be back ! read more

Common Grounds - Sourdough apple scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

What a cozy coffee shop! Love that there's a spot to get a nice chai or matcha in Sunnyslope and support a local business. It's got plenty of space inside for relaxing and chatting with friends too. I'll definitely be back! I thought it was cool that there was even a printer that the community can use, which I know I certainly could make use of sometimes. read more

We stopped on our way through Payson and the coffee and food were amazing! The Local Bee Latte is quite possibly the best honey lavender latte I've ever had. They use locally sourced ingredients and it shows. The sourdough bagels are also a must have and very filling. This is highly recommended to check out! read more

Super cute coffee shop with excellent customer service and the coffee tastes amazing!

The shop is cute and off the main road. We got a mocha and the lavender latte, as well as a chocolate muffin and banana bread. The total was $24, which I find to be outlandish, even in a tourist trap town. The coffee and pastries were good, but absolutely not $24 good. read more

I am a frequent customer and have noticed quite a few things that arent okay here their is almost always a "manager" there that is not working but is behind the bar which is for one a food safety violation and two a complete distraction and obstacle from people actually working i believe his name is tom he will also engage in inappropriate behaviors and conversation with customers and employees I honestly can't believe he has not been fired as this has happened almost every time I come into this establishment it Is completely unprofessional i will not be eating or drinking from here again and I'd suggest anyone reading this to take a look around before spending your hard earned money at this establishment read more

Such a cute coffee shop! The ambiance was impeccable. They had games so my dad and I played some chess while waiting for my drink. I got The Georgia Latte with oatmilk and OH MY!! It's the perfect coffee treat. The staff was super friendly too. I'd definitely come here again!! read more

Stopped here en route to Phoenix from northern AZ and was met by a pleasant staff and nice vibe. They had a lot of outdoor seating and it was lovely to sit out here. Just got a latte, straight up without syrup, and it was delicious. read more

Delicious hidden gem! I've been to Payson/Pine many times now, on my way to the Strawberry Inn and also passing through to Winslow, and I just stopped by this coffee shop for the first time this past weekend. My friend recommended this as a perfect midway stopping point on our way to East Clear Creek from Phoenix. We arrived aroeund 9am on Saturday - about 8 of us total - but service was very fast and friendly. It is a relatively small space but has enough tables and a couple couches/comfortable reading area. So many tempting drink options to choose from, but I went with the iced georgia latte (cinnamon, caramel drizzle). I wanted the protein egg bites but they were sold out unfortunately. My latte was delicious though and I also tried my friends mocha and the honey bee drinks as well. You really can't go wrong with any of their options. We liked this place so much that we even stopped on the way back again the next day. We arrived then around 11am and the parking lot was packed because it's right next to a church. This time I did get to try their ham and cheese egg bites and they were delicious. I think the only drawback here is that it is a bit pricey - but I'll always pay extra to support small and local. I do wish their menu prices were posted though because that would influence my decision! read more

Common Grounds - Georgia latte and ham.Swiss egg bites - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Came to get some coffee. I got the iced white chocolate, vanilla and caramel and it was delicious. Love the place it's cozy and somewhat modern to any other place in Payson. My friend got the London fog tea and she loved it. read more

Great little place. There is seating inside and outside, which is cool. Prices are average and the girls were friendly. It's definitely worth a stop. read more

Common Grounds - the interior of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Cold coffee after leaving a great tip and asking for steamed milk in my coffee. I hate throwing away my money

Nice ambiance with quiet atmosphere. There is wifi, a big table for gatherings. They have table top games for those who wants to play. Drinks are both unique and traditional coffees. The ladies at the front are quick with service and very nice. It's a great locally owned coffee shop! read more

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Been searching for a great coffee in the Payson/Pine/Strawberry area and finally found it!! The beautiful girl at the counter was so kind! The ambiance was perfection! Warm tones, white noise, comfy chairs....in the spring it will be my go to when I need to get out of the concrete city (Mesa). I'm a mountain girl and this place felt like home! Delicious coffee!! Can't wait to return! read more

Cute place, but average drinks and average pastries. The cranberry loaf was just so-so, didn't seem all that fresh. Tea is just bags and syrups, nothing special. Can't speak to coffee. read more

The employees are extremely nice and their coffee is always good, 100% would recommend this place!

I really loved this cafe! There's both indoor and outdoor seating, the staff is welcoming, and the ambience is extremely cute and cozy. It has a Cheers-type of feel where there seems to be a lot of locals hanging out. I got the local bee latte, which is honey and lavender but it wasn't so overwhelming on the lavender that it tastes like soap. It was so soothing and foamy, and worth the $6. They make delicious drinks. My husband enjoyed his latte as well. The only reason I docked a star is because there was a piece of the wooden coffee stirrer inside my drink that I almost choked on. I hope this was just an accident! Regardless, I would return whenever I'm back in the area for camping. read more

This place is incredible. We had their local lattes- I got the local bee latte and she got the Georgia latte. It was genuinely some of the best coffee we've ever had, and to match, it had legitimately the best bagels I've ever had. The vibes inside are immaculate, and the lady serving us was very nice. read more

Coming from someone who visits coffee shops wherever I go, this place is legit. The coffee was smooth and the flavoring was amazing. The inside was cute and had a nice coffee house vibe. We will definitely be back read more

Traveling from South Dakota to Phoenix on a different route than usual, we stopped at this cute little coffee shop in Payson! It's tucked away so you need to look for it! Owners made us feel so welcome and our coffee drinks were made perfectly! We had already eaten lunch so didn't try any of their bakery items, but they looked really fresh and appealing! They have a really cute area to sit outside and enjoy your drinks! read more

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I wish there was a Common Grounds in Chandler with all of its staff so I could go there everyday! My hub and I are camping this weekend and needed to go somewhere with Wi-Fi and somewhere dog friendly for a work call. After placing my order and asking about the Wi-Fi connection, Tom mentioned which side of the patio had the better connection and immediately helped us move a table into the shade. SO nice. Wi-Fi was great, coffee even better, and filtered water for the pups. I wish everybody had this good of hospitality, it makes the biggest difference.. because even though we're just getting coffee, it makes you feel like you're being taken care of. Every time we're in town we come here, we just love this place and the friendly vibe read more

Common Grounds - Happy pup and my fav, a decaf vanilla blended coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Pam is too sweet! I found this place on Yelp and wanted to check it out on our way to Heber; they were closed already. So, we decided to hit 'em on the way back. We were 10 min away and they closed in 4. Since Heber didn't have any decent/open coffee, we needed our fix! I called and talked to Pam; asked if I could place the order with her and pick up a few min after closing. She said, "sure!" A few minutes later, we arrive. Cold Brew and Local Lavender Oat Milk Latte (vegan) we're waiting at the pick up window for us. I got a MunkPack Double Chocolate Vegan Cookie as well, $12 + Tip and we were on our way! If you haven't been here, go and give 'em a try. Their service is great and drinks are yummy! read more

Common Grounds - Local Lavender Honey Oat Milk Latte - Medium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Payson, Arizona