Located @ 1297 McDough Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30315 Health Score 96 = A on 6/13/26 This Community Grounds Coffee Shop is tucked in Atlanta, GA off of University Ave. While you sip your coffee or enjoy breakfast, you can read a book or play a board game. The service was great and the Ambiance was loud and crowded with a lot of customers. I would definitely recommend this coffee shop to friends and family. It was the ambiance for me. read more

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i love this place! we got there a bit before lunch started, and the staff was so kind and gave us free cookies for the wait. the food and coffee were delicious! read more

Community Grounds - chicken Chicken and Pesto Panini lavender lush latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Center of the city. Great coffee and perfect atmosphere for planning your day. The workers were warm and welcoming. This was a nice find, read more

Community Grounds - Side of building. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Love this place! Inviting, open space. The baristas are friendly, talented and efficient. The neighbors will welcome you and strike up a conversation while you wait. The baked goods looked delicious. I enjoyed my iced lavender lush latte from the spring menu and especially the conversation with the two neighbors who identified me as a visitor and wanted to be sure I knew they were glad to see me read more

Community Grounds - View of the counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I came here for breakfast. It is really cute. There is a grocery store in front and a cafe in the back . I was shocked at the affordability. The cafe is awesome! The menu has a lot of food and coffee options, including specialty drinks. I ordered a turkey sausage, egg, and cheese croissant. It was delicious and only $6. The cafe also has pastries and other refreshments. Britley was really nice and offered great service. There is ample space to work as well. I will definitely be back. read more

Community Grounds - Turkey sausage, egg, and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Still on my journey to visit as many Black - owned coffee shops in Atlanta, and ended up finding this little spot not too far from my house. Had a great time here, the vibes were definitely vibing. Let's get into it! Location and Parking They're located on Jonesboro Rd. There is a parking lot that is shared with the Carver Market. The parking is a little small and can be a bit tight, so do with that what you will. Venue and Atmosphere The space is cute. There's a lot of brick and wood, which give it that super coffee shop feel. There's plenty of seating and plugs, which of course was exactly what I needed. They have free WiFi, but it was spotty at best. I eventually had to use the mobile hotspot on my phone, so if you need a consistently stable connection you might want to make sure you have a mobile hotspot. There is also a walk through that leads directly into the Carver Market, which I thought was really cool. Grab a coffee and get some groceries, how vibey. Food and drinks The bacon egg and cheese croissant that they have? Yeah, you need that. It definitely ranks up there with one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. I can't remember the name of the drink that I had, but true to myself it was sweetness with a caffeine feature. Shoutout to the barista for customizing it for me. Service Service was great. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. Who didn't love a laugh with their latte? Verdict I had such a good time here, and not just for the coffee and food, but also the sense of community in this space. Everyone ware welcome, and you could feel it. So if you need a good coffee, a quick bite, and some groceries, this is definitely the place to be. Until next time! read more

What a hidden gem, this is a really good spot for a cup of coffee and a nice breakfast. The service was outstanding and I loved the environment. It was a great place to chill, enjoy a good cup of coffee and good food. The vibe is worth checking out. read more

My iced latte hit the spot! This location offers a nice variety of coffee & latte - such a Lavender flavored. The server was helpful in providing details when asked about the method, also there is plenty of seating for sipping and chatting with a group of friends. They also offer breakfast & lunch sandwiches. Grab a seat near the window for great light and people watch. read more

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Very affordable and comfortable space to WFH or meet up with friends. Has some good vegan options. Service is quick and everyone is friendly. read more

Community Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The perfect place to work from home! I wasn't in the biggest mood for coffee today, so can't comment on that, but the other patrons were speaking of how great the coffee and pastries were I opened got a blueberry jasmine kombucha and it was very tasty! Power was a bit difficult to find, bur seating was ample and bright, which was a plus for me! I can see myself coming to this place often! Parking was great in the back! Prices were reasonable (cup of Joe for less than $3) Customer service was great as well! read more

Community Grounds - A bit of the space aesthetic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love this place but the quality of the food and service varies so widely depending on who is working. I waited 20+ min for 2 biscuits this morning that usually take 5 ish. Nobody ordered ahead of me. Seemed like social hour for newer young staff people who had friends in the shop. I've been coming here for years and often have to take note of what days are worth visiting and which to avoid. Hopefully not this way every weekday. The prices are good and it's in the neighborhood which is the #1 reason I keep coming back. read more

The community grounds Café is an asset to their community friendly environment, free Internet service, free parking , clean tables very clean bathrooms and everyone that goes there is very friendly as if they are your neighbor! The food there is very healthy and prepared in a clean environment. Their coffees and tea are very good selection. I highly recommend. read more

Community Grounds - Mango shake, spinach cheese pastry with a chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Community grounds is a great spot with delicious food and vibes to match. The parking is located to the left of the building, however it is small. The bacon/egg/cheese croissant is my go-to, along with an iced Lakewood coffee drink. The staff is friendly, the room is spacious with plenty of tables to work, and the restrooms are clean. The only downside is that the wi-fi is spotty. Every time I come here, I end up having to use my own mobile hot spot. No biggie, just something to be aware of. Bonus: it's black owned! read more

I decided to support a local business instead of Starbucks as I was in dire need of caffeine. I've known of Community Grounds but have never been, so decided to give it a shot. It's attached to the Carvers Food Market near Chosewood Park. Besides coffee, they also offer breakfast and lunch items, plus the typical pastries. I ordered an iced medium sugar free vanilla latte with oat milk. To my surprise, I was shocked when my total only cost $5 and some change. They will give you a ticket with your order number and you wait for your number to be called. There were a few orders ahead of me, but only waited around 5 mins until I got mine. My latte was pretty good and the jolt of caffeine I needed. The drink was a little too sweet for my liking, so I think I'll ask for just 1 pump of syrup next time (I'm assuming they did 2-3 pumps for a medium sized drink). There are tons of parking available too, which always helps! read more

Community Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I've been coming for several months before work. It's hit or miss. The bakery has been lacking severely- there is not fresh baked goods every day or even sometimes for the whole week. The service is hit or miss. The customer apparently is not always right when you are given a wrong order. I highly want to see this place succeed so I hope they work on these points. The coffee is good. read more

I was iching for some coffee like a dope fiend on a Tuesday afternoon and stumble across this coffee spot in midtown. I was in a mood for a lightskined coffee instead of my regular black coffee so I got a latte, which was only 4 dollars which was relatively cheap compared to other bougie coffee spots that charge a arm and a leg for coffee. Also I wanted a sandwich but the kitchen was closed so I was upset about that, so if you go make sure you go before 2 for the kitchen to be open. Overall it was a good coffee shop with plenty of space to sit and relax or to meet ya little boo thang for a date lol read more

It's a whole vibe. Only place in this community where you can get fresh veggies and produce, coffee, pastries, and great conversation. Love the staff AND the eats. We need more like this!!! read more

Community Grounds - #LakewoodLatte is my favorite drink right now YUM! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Folks here were very attentive to us as we sat down outside one of the guys brought out an umbrella to give us a little shade against the sun. We ordered a couple of paninis and I had coffee and then we all really chowed down. Community grounds had hanging art for sale and free WiFi. Due to C19 there were no seats available inside. The location is at the start of the historic southern Atlanta trail. Can't wait to drive down that another day. read more

Community Grounds - the corner of a restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Bagel sandwiches are , bagels are yummy and fresh, pastries are delish. Haven't tried the coffee yet

Delicious coffee and pastries. A good place to study. They should fix the WIFI so data isn't open to theft.

I think this is my greatest food find since moving to this side of town. There is no Starbucks near (we all know how scarce they get in black neighbors) and guess what it hasn't effected me at all. #1 I love the staff. They are so personable and eclectic. Just real folks serving their community. It truly is a beautiful thing. Now just best service is first please don't get confused the tasty available on the menu. The pastries are flaky buttery goodness that everyone should have in their life. The quality of the ingredients in the food is above average and the coffee and specialty drinks are top notch. read more

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Very friend staff, tasty drinks! Setting: this Grocer+Coffeeshop combo is pocketed in the Urban-Suburban area of South Atlanta. The place is eccentrically decorate and provides a hip-modern feel. Food: I had an overloaded caramel frappe. Very rich and very sweet. Service: very friendly staff. I spoke with one of the clerks about their engagement with local artists in Atlanta, and I'm excited to see what they have in store. Cost: reasonably priced food and drinks! read more

Community Grounds - Frappe (I asked for less whipped cream) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Community Grounds is a nice little coffee shop in South Atlanta that was established in 2009. It's aptly named because it was built to serve the local community. This is a charitable non-profit (501(c)(3) organization) from FCS (Focused Community Strategies) Urban Ministries in Atlanta. Community Grounds shares space with a small grocery store, Carver Neighborhood Market. I would've never ventured down this way if it wasn't for Yelp Atlanta Community Manager Jonathan T introducing the Yelp Atlanta community to this coffeehouse through one of his CMYEs (Community Manager Yelp Events). It was the perfect spot for our meetup as the coffeehouse is designed with community groups and community events in mind. Like other low budget, independent coffee shops, the space inside Community Grounds is a mishmash of old household furniture. It feels warm, comfortable, and inviting. It's a place where you can meet up, unwind, and relax or study/work thanks to their free Wi-Fi. The space is clean, naturally well lit from big street-facing windows, and minimally decorated with a subtle Christian motif and artwork (for sale) by local artists. Coffee selections include house-brewed, French press, cafe au lait; espresso-based drinks such as Americano, espresso con panna (with cream), macchiato, and cappuccino; blended and iced drinks like Frappuccino, iced latte, and iced mocha. In addition, there's tea (e.g. chai latte), smoothies, and special drinks such as the "Sweet Vanilla Dream," hot chocolate, and Coconut Cocoa Iced Coffee (the latter I saw as a seasonal special). There's also a self-serve fridge with assorted juices (e.g. Arden's Garden). The coffee and drinks are affordably priced -- from as little as a couple dollars for coffee to just $3-4 for a large latte. There's a limited selection of food too. The counter stocks various breads and pastries like muffins, croissants, biscotti, and Danishes. The kitchen makes-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The breakfast sandwiches are a steal at $1.50-$2.50 a pop and the lunch sandwiches never eclipse five bucks. Jeez. They seem to have all the requisite fancy coffee machines and equipment, source organic fair-trade coffee beans, and all orders/payments are handled over a touchscreen device. Figure that one out. The Southern-Style Chicken Biscuit I had here was simple and delicious. For just a couple bucks, I got a freshly griddled fried chicken patty + flattened and buttered biscuit with a side of Smucker's Concord Grape Jelly. This was a true Southern biscuit sandwich. It hit the spot as did the iced latte macchiato. I'm no coffee connoisseur, but I thought Community Grounds' iced latte macchiato was pretty much perfect in terms of taste and enjoyment. It had the ideal amount of ice and milkiness to me. Service is excellent. The staff is cool and friendly. The immediate neighborhood feels safe and there's plenty of parking in the attached paved lot. If you're looking for a good coffee shop in South Atlanta, Community Grounds is it. read more

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I was driving around and happened upon this place one day. I got an iced vanilla latte with soy milk and a kale sandwich. I believe turkey was in the sandwich as well. Both were excellent! The service was nice as well. There is also a little supermarket attached to it, I think to also serve the community! There was plenty of space and definitely seems to be a local staple. If you're ever out this way, it's worth a stop in! read more

Community Grounds - My iced coffee and the kale sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love this spot so much! If I lived in the neighborhood I'd go all the time. It's affordable people are so nice and the chicken pesto sandwich is really solid. They seem to be very Covid weary read more

Community Grounds - Pesto chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Used to come there all the time me and my friend, but this last time we walked his dogs up there a two mini dogs one was a poodle i believe and they stopped him from ordering because he had his dogs which were leashed and he was 1st in line instead of them taking 2 mins to let him order they made a big scene about him bringing his dogs told him to leave his dogs outside because they were a health risk... he refused and said i will go out with them right after this order and wait but im not leaving my dogs outside they continued to make a scene until we left mind you none of the workers had on masks or gloves but were worried about the healh risk from 2 small dogs on the ground smh that was our last day they def lost 2 faithful customers who been coming since b4 they remodeled read more

My favorite coffee and work spot. It's never crazy crowded, vibes are good. The regular coffee is so-so, you gotta know how to customize it. The chai latte, however, is the best I've ever had. Parking is usually easy. Would definitely recommend! read more

One of my favorite coffee shops. I love the person connection formed among the workers and the ppl who live in the community. The shop has an intimate vibe so when Im there it feels like Im at a friends house Moreover, every Saturday the shop host a Spanish speaking class taught by Rodney. It spanish for all levels. Love this class- Thank me later read more

Really awesome place. Great food and coffee, great price, and the people who work here are really nice and helpful. I love the atmosphere/decor and how they support literacy. There is a huge area with books for kids and adults. I had the iced cold brew coffee with whipped cream and a bacon egg and cheese bagel. I highly recommend them. read more

My favorite Atlanta coffee and hang out stop! Coffee is great, food is very good, and I love the vibe! I usually get the Lakewood Latte and a breakfast sandwich (with egg, turkey bacon, and tomato). read more

Always great food, service and atmosphere! My family and I love this cute neighborhood coffee shop! Try the breakfast sandwiches and the muffins (apple cinnamon is the best)! read more

Canceled my order twice, didn't answer the phone when I called (now 3x). This is after the last time I ordered they left my dasher waiting 30 min before telling her they were out of an item for my food. If I go in myself, I'm usually waiting 20+ minutes for a sandwich and some coffee. Not sure what's going on as this place came to me highly recommended, and the turkey & kale sandwich is good, but not worth never knowing if I'll get my order or not. If you can't keep up with Doordash then take yourself off the app. read more

This is your neighborhood Coffee Shop, even if you are not a neighbor. Community Grounds serves organic, fair trade coffee at about half of what Sunbucks charges. Lattes, cappuccino, all of the fru fru coffee drinks. Local baked goods from a bakery close by go great with Tazo teas or Arden's Garden juices. A good selection of healthy food snacks on hand as well as smoothies. Check out the new Carver Market adjoining Community Grounds. Great local grown produce. The South Atlanta Bike shop is next door as well. You can ride your bike, get your bike serviced do your shopping while sipping your favorite coffee. How good is that? Check them out! read more

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This is a very solid and nice coffee shop that's almost an island in a sea of barren restaurants and other places to drink or eat in this part of town. The Community Grounds offers great coffee and espresso-based hot/cold drinks and baked viands to locals. This is a ministry-backed coffee house that's set up to provide a gathering place for locals, I believe it's non-profit. It's also part of the Carver Community Market. The space is inviting, the coffee great and the staff amazing. What are you waiting for people? read more

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My friend and I discovered this shop during our staycation and wished we had found it sooner but it's only a 40 minute drive and we will be back!!! Seems like a super cute place to chill but due to Covid, we couldn't sit down but we came two days in a row. The coffee is incredible and I'm a tad of a coffee snob! Check them out when you're over there :) read more

Very unimpressed. We walked in and were ignored by the girl working up front. The coffee was average but didn't come close to making up for the rude, inattentive staff. Get your coffee somewhere else. read more

Very unimpressed...Was hoping from better service this time. Staff is not welcoming at all the tall guy isn't very friendly... totally ignored us as we waited 5 minutes for the cashier to return.ordered a iiced coffee the guy made it hot when i told him i asked for it iced he poured a hot coffee on ice... which made all the iced melt.. and when i asked for a cup of iced he gave me the smallest cup.. Last time i had a hair inside of my cup... J presso in hapevile is much better!! read more

Save your time and money and don't go here. Walked in and was ignored by the lady working. We said hey and she just looked at us. Coffee is average but even if it were good, I wouldn't go back due to the rude staff. read more

I absolutely loved community grounds. I want to stress that this is well worth the visit to south Atlanta and I am itching for this concept to come to D.C.. I had their excellently roasted light roast from a French press and it was done perfectly. Not over extracted and well ground. I wanted to try their food and didn't get the opportunity. As soon as I get back to ATL I will stop for a proper breakfast and coffee. This concept of a neighborhood store filling a need in a food dessert with brilliant coffee should be replicated everywhere possible. The community store was packed full of everything from fresh fruit and healthy options to snacks you want on a cross country road trip. Grab a great coffee and fill up on a couple of snacks if you need them. This little shop does an amazing job of bringing great coffee to an underserved neighborhood. read more

We came as a place to relax a bit before our flight back home. The girls working the counter were so nice and fun. Made really great recommendations, so we went with the turkey kale panini. It's amazing, you won't be disappointed. read more