Not only was the coffee excellent...but, the service was superb and the atmosphere was cozy.

We were in town and changed plans to come through this place. We came by at 8:00am and the empty drive through line was a bit long of a wait for food pre-made breakfast burrito. Not good. BAD coffee & latte. Wonder what coffee beans they use here. It's not good. Take the chocolate banana bread if you need to get something good. Disappointed. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

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I have been trying for days to call them at all locations & listed numbers. Each number signls that it is DISCONNECTED, and no other number is given!! WJAT IS GOING ON??? If they're out of business, then TAKE THE WEBSITE DOWN!! read more

Had a great opportunity to try their wears after staying in the Airbnb, which is located upstairs. My chai latte was made perfectly and I loved the little rabbit decoration. Staff was helpful and pleasant. If I live close, I would definitely be back. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

A cute hangout place which surprisingly had large seating capacity. We passed by while driving through Waco and went there after looking at good reviews and they did not disappoint us. The staff was nice and coffee is really good. read more

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If you want good coffe this is the place. Every time I visit this is my go to spot. Staff is very friendly amd always helpful in making suggestions. Cheers! read more

Common Grounds - Great Place, nice people. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Cowboys Coffee is my go to. Love the old house coffee shop conversation atmosphere. Rewards are also a plus! read more

Probably the best in the area! The place it's a vibe, there's pickleball courts and all read more

Common Grounds - AMAZING coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great service and location. This location had plenty of seating so a great option for meeting friends.

No negative things to say what-so-ever. This out of towner grabbed coffee here each morning the past four mornings prior to my seminars on campus. I'm a huge fan of locally owned coffee shops; I'd rather go local than to some of these big chains ANY DAY. The fact that the owners are Baylor grads and have an admirable mission statement and purpose refreshes the soul. The quaint little antiquey house meets cabin in the woods atmosphere is probably the best I've experienced in a coffee shop. Walking inside almost feels like you've walked into a tree itself - a tree complete with plenty of eclectic seating options. If I had more time to "just hang out" - I'd be parked in here. I've had multiple lattes - with and without their "secret sauce" - which is good, but quickly becomes overly sweet (and I'm a lover of sweets). This morning I opted for "light secret sauce", and found that the perfect balance. Can't say enough about the staff. Each morning I've been met with positive, friendly vibes, recommendations, and fast service. I'm looking forward to a few more mornings starting with Common Grounds. There's definitely a reason this place has been around since the mid 90s. read more

Common Grounds - Impressed with a good mission statement. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Coffee was absolutely delicious! There was a very distinct taste that did not leave me with a bitter/burnt after taste like most chain stores do. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was a combination of comfort and business. read more

Stopped in on our way home to Arkansas. Grabbed two Mochas, White Fang, matcha, breakfast sandwich and a blueberry muffin. We come from an area where Onyx coffee reigns and is ranked number one in the nation but I say Common Grounds mocha beat Onyx hands down! If Common Grounds would sprinkle some black salt on top of their mocha it would be amazing! The young lady behind the counter greeted us and even carried on small talk asking us about our trip. The atmosphere was laid back and super comfortable. Totally would go back! read more

I love common grounds, Woodway. I don't like this one simply because of the location and the way it's arranged. I don't feel like it's very comfortable inside. The services is fine and the coffee is always delicious. I just prefer common grounds Woodway. read more

Got a latte with strawberry vanilla and it was alright. 6.5/10 for the latte. The strawberry felt too heavy. Service was good! The girl that helped us was super bright and seemed happy to be there. Ambiance is hard to say because we did drive through. read more

Great service! The Barista, Aubrie, was very informative and friendly. She made great recommendations to our group. Everyone loved the secret sauce. Stop by and enjoy yourself. read more

Go to this coffee shop!!! First, uh-MAZING coffee! (And I am JUDGY about coffee). Cute and cozy place to study, work or just read a book. Awesome staff. I live two hours away and made a special day trip to return here :) read more

So this is the most cool little eclectic spot in town! I really love that about this coffee shop. The cowboy drink is great! I also love the peach ice tea with lemonade. I'm sorry I forgot the name of that drink. But it was delicious! The employees are some of the most kind and they're helpful with me because I'm deaf. They try to accommodate me & be accessible. I really love this place. Unfortunately, they never have any cookies or scones or anything sweet when we have been there in early afternoons. But it's a great place with nice people & to get great coffee or other fun drinks! read more

Great food. Great ambiance, both inside and out. Great service. Fun little place near campus. read more

Common Grounds - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Love this coffee shop. There's something about coffee shops that feel like a cozy cabin. This place has lots of personality, and you can tell that a lot of the Baylor students come here to study. What I like about this shop is that it has multiple uses. A place to hangout, study, and even listen to music. They have a stage area in the back with lots of seating. They also have an indoor/outdoor section in the coffee shop. The coffee here is amazing! What makes them different from other coffee places, is that they have a Cowboy Menu in which the drinks there get mixed with a "secret sauce" that you can also purchase. This sauce makes the coffee creamy and sweet. Highly recommend to come by here when visiting Waco! Support local read more

Common Grounds - Counter to order. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

I recently moved across town so I started going to the Common Grounds on Franklin instead of the one on hwy 84. The past several times it has been EXTREMELY mediocre at best, plain bad at worst. This morning was my final straw. I got a frozen cappuccino and it was poorly blended and just tasted like straight foamy milk. No flavor of coffee, no flavor from the sauce. Nasty. I haven't had this issue at other Common Grounds locations so I'll be driving further from now on. read more

Double 5 stars for Common Grounds, which may be my favorite coffee shop anywhere. It's quirky, eclectic, non-gourmet, and serves the Baylor campus with ample indoor and outdoor seating and a music venue in the back. And, I've been coming here with some regularity since being introduced to it in 2006 or so. If only there was a Common Grounds at every college campus. Other coffee shops may have higher-brow blends, But, Common Grounds makes up for it's carb-heavy coffee menu with character. Their featured drink is something called "Cowboy Coffee" including an undisclosed "secret sauce" and is quite good. Oddly, nothing else about this place says Texas. It's more like a set from a 90's bohemian movie. The building appears to be a former house, built on pier and beam and lacking a strong commitment to right angles. To one side, a breezeway filled with couches and tables provides comfortable outdoor seating, no small feat in Waco, TX. The back area is more of a large yard with a stage on the far end. Whenever we pass through Waco we make a stop here, it's mandatory. On our last, the outside appeared to be ready for another coat of paint and a power wash. But, I didn't care. If you're driving through on I-35, ditch the fast food and make a stop at Common Grounds! read more

Love, love, love this place. My wife and daughters thought it was amazing. Very cool vibe and what every coffee shop should strive for. Amazing both inside and out back. Don't miss this coffee shop if you are in Waco and then go next door to the Heritage Creamery for dessert! read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

DELICIOUS and amazing spot. I loved the decoration and ambiance it had. Like a vintage and thrift style. The peach Arnold Palmer was my favorite drink read more

Common Grounds - California soda and peach Arnold palmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

I have been visiting Common Grounds anytime I'm in Waco since my older sister attended Baylor. The vibes here are always immaculate! Such cute areas to sit, and I love the vintage feel of the decor. I've tried a variety of their drinks, and they're always delicious! The staff here is also wonderful, and so great at making sure you're happy with your order. I definitely recommend coming by while you're in Waco! read more

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We were just passing by and decided to stop for some coffee. The place is really cool with a chill vibe, perfect for a cup of joe. We had just a cortado and a doppio and it is as on point. The espresso has a citrusy note and was pulled perfectly. read more

Common Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

The people are outstanding and the coffee was amazing...please come to North Dakota! Need more locations read more

the space is so fun. very moody, old antique house vibe with lots of different seating options. the baristas are always very nice and welcoming. they will explain all the different drinks and customize off the menu if you ask. if you are someone looking for lots of sweet flavors, this may be the place for you. the actual coffee left a lot to be desired. the times i've been, my drink has been much more syrup and milk than espresso. read more

The secret sauce cold foam is elite. The Alfredo is a great alternative to a regular latte if you like to taste the espresso stronger. read more

Common Grounds - Alfredo with secret sauce cold foam and 1% milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

I love getting coffee here when I'm in the Waco area. This last time, I experienced their drive thru for the first time. It was raining, so I think that's what caused service to be pretty slow. No worries though, I wasn't in any hurry. I ordered off their "sleep is overrated" menu since I was about to drive back to Houston and the drink my barista suggested was BOMB! I am getting that from now on. I believe it was the 'Meltdown' (it was a frozen drink). So, so yummy. Check out this spot when you're in the area - it's a nice, locally owned coffee shop. read more

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The Mexican hot chocolate and chai tea were mid at best. Interesting take on the spices. Also, upgrade the furniture... it all looks (and feels) like it came from a grandparents yard sale. read more

During my time at Baylor University, Common Grounds was my go-to spot. For you first-timers, you can't go wrong with a classic cowboy coffee with its secret sauce. My personal favorite is a No-Bull (Double Shot w/ Secret Sauce) and subbing regular milk for Oat Milk. I've never had a bad experience with any of the staff. Great people overall. read more

I'm not from Waco, but every time I'm there I make a point to visit at least 1 of the locations, if not more. Every employee I've ever engaged with has gone above and beyond in their kindness and patience and just overall service. The whole feel of the shops themselves is nearly overwhelming but in the best way...I love it! Now their coffee...it hits the spot every single time. So much so that I think about it often, and when coffee is brought up in conversation I mention common grounds. So, thanks:)) read more

When my wife and I traveled to Waco for our summer vacation, I needed to find a coffee place. This place rated high and I decided to give it a try. First off, I like how the decor of this establishment is and the baristas were all nice and very friendly. I believe I opted for their Cowboy Coffee and it was very good. Their secret sauce was different, but in a good way. I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee experience with them, and as I ventured through my week exploring more coffee places in the Waco area, I found myself coming back to Common Grounds for more. In fact, I even bought a bag of their beans and was able to enjoy their coffee when my trip was over. I would have bought their secret sauce as well, but I was flying and didn't want anything to break. Now that I am living in the area, I will definitely need to find time to venture back out and get more of their coffee and a jar of their secret sauce. read more

So quaint and rustic and lots of outdoor seating. The hot chocolate was just ordinary but I loved the ambiance of the old interior. Really cozy read more

Not a great experience, last time I went. I have been to this local coffee shop several times, and given them my money. The most recent time I decided to go, I just did their drive-thru line, since parking here is always hard to come by. I was behind a couple of cars and just waiting my turn. Eventually the barista who was taking care of the car in front of me popped her head back in the window, and disappeared. I pulled up to the window and waited a few minutes. No one ever opened the window to take my order. I finally decided to just hit the little doorbell button, to get their attention. More minutes go by. Finally a barista opened the window to take my order. By her body language, she acted put off by having to take my order. Like, if you don't want to be working there, and serving customers, maybe you need to just quit your job? She took my order and told me to pull ahead to the next window, which I understood. I pulled forward after the customer ahead of me drove off, and sat at that window for maybe ten mins. How long does it take to make a cup of coffee? I'm confident I would have gotten that coffee sooner if I had managed to find parking and walked in and ordered inside. Belatedly, they took my payment and gave me my coffee. It was like if you're not a cute little college student, they don't want to serve you or even be bothered by you, as their customer. Eh. Disappointing experience overall. This is what makes me ok with spending my money at Starbucks rather than this local place. Starbucks at least has superior customer service. Yup. read more

This is a lovely little coffee shop by the Baylor Campus. The staff was helpful, the coffee was delicious and the place itself is really cute. Parking was easy as they have a parking lot in the back. I'll definitely be back during my next visit to Waco! read more

Absolutely love Common Grounds. The No Bull is a must try and their secret sauce is heavenly!! Incredible atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Great service!! read more

This is definitely a coffee place to hang out and talk, not so much study. If you can sit outside it's not bad but the seating inside and on the patio isn't very conducive to getting work done as the there aren't many tables and the chair a make for sitting back, not leaning forward. Outside seating is just tables like you'd find at an outdoor park. They are good to sit and talk at, as well as work. You just have to hope people aren't being to loud around you. The coffee here is very solid and good. It's usually just college aged people working who get out your coffee fast so no worries there. Also the secret sauce is good so don't be afraid of it! read more

I got The No Bull with oat milk. Delish! The secret sauce is not too sweet and so yummy.

So, where in the hell was Common Grounds when I was in college?! If there had been a spot like Common Grounds in California, I would have happily ditched any and all Starbucks locations in a heartbeat. Shayla does NOT... like coffee. But the smell of their roasted coffee grounds is ironically what made me go inside. I felt like one of those cartoon characters that float in the air while they follow a smell. Well I followed the smell of the coffee right into their adorable little coffee shop. So, you know I have to say it; this place is "Sooo stinkin' CUTE!". So urban and so hipster with such a mellow atmosphere. From the bright green paint to the rustic interior, this place just exudes edginess! When you walk in, you'll see the ordering counter along with a wall of souvenirs and store memorabilia. There's a room with sofas and high tables and then another adjoining room to your left with comfy couches. I was super impressed with their back patio! There's tons of space and even a little stage where people perform live music. There are benches and bulbs lights strung in the air, and an adorable outside deck! It's the perfect hangout spot! Perfect for studying or just for meeting up with friends. I didn't try their coffee but they carry a variety of different styles! Drip coffee, espressos, lattes, mochas, macchiatos, iced, you name it and they probably have it. They also have fun seasonal menus and house specialty drinks that include some great options for non-coffee drinkers such as myself! Which brings me too... their wonderfully refreshing Hotel California drink! It was pretty warm out when I came and I was looking for something that would cool me down. Ended up ordering a Hotel California house specialty (Italian soda, coconut, like, and vanilla syrup) and I super enjoyed it! Loved how light and refreshing it was! It's definitely something that I would order again and again if I lived near by. I'm super impressed with Common Grounds and I can see why so many student from Baylor University frequent this place. read more

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