Common Grounds is the kind of coffee shop that keeps it simple and gets it right…read more The coffee is the highlight. Smooth, balanced, and consistent. The espresso has a solid kick without being bitter, and the lattes are well-made without relying on heavy syrups. You can taste the quality in every cup. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. It feels like a place you can actually spend time in, whether you are meeting someone or just need a quiet spot to sit. The staff are friendly, efficient, and make you feel like a regular even if it is your first visit. Clean space, good energy, and consistently solid coffee. If you are in Phenix City and want a reliable local coffee shop, Common Grounds is an easy recommendation.

Best chai I have ever had, the affogato was great as well. The decor in here is absolutely…read morebeautiful. And everyone was very kind!

Everyone here has wonderful customer service skills. It is very clean and the food is good.read more

Loved the coffee I got here on my trip, the food was also good but the wait on a Friday morning was…read moremuch longer than expected when it wasn't very busy. The servers were kind though so that makes up for the long wait! Cute interior & love the different chairs and tables all throughout. It gives a very homey feel & nice to work from or catch up with some friends!

Amazing coffee! Beautiful milk art. Neat place. Unique furniture. Christian based music.read more

This place always seems to be popping when I stop in, went here twice over my work trip weekend…read morecause the coffee was so good! I tried out a build your own breakfast sandwich that was filling & fresh. I definitely recommend stopping in here to at least try a latte if not a full meal! Cute interior in this establishment, lots of seating and the lighting is aesthetic. The art on the walls brings together the whole space as a cool place to stop in for a coffee or to work from for the day!

My first visit here was on 8/21/24 with my Sister, Michele. We were both off on a weekday so we…read moredecided to go downtown to get some coffee and walk at the riverfront. It's located in the Banks Food Hall. The Food Hall was surprisingly empty which was strange. I'm used to seeing it crowded. But then again, we usually would go here on weekends. The worker was nice and friendly. I ordered the Grilled pineapple Latte and my sister ordered the Butter Beer Latte. Both were delicious! We walked around the riverfront with our drinks, spent quality time and enjoyed the day. I would like to return again and try other drinks to include the food items.

This was a very friendly and spacious coffee shop. Quick counter service and lots of community top…read moretables to work or study. I came in on a weekday to work remotely and it was great for taking calls and working near a window. My coffee was great and I loved that they did sizes on the cappuccino which most places only make a small 6oz.

Holy cow is this place busy! I think this is THE coffee place in town and if there is a convention…read moreor event (and there were many this weekend), it's going to be packed. Even with their extremely efficient systems and team, if it is busy, expect a 20 min or more wait. Inside is very cute, keeping history with the bank vaults and little nooks, and charm with their eclectic chandeliers. I do not know if they have an ADA accessible restroom. The coffee is really tasty and slurpable (had hot and iced drinks, never got a frozen drink though) and if you get a specialty flavored drink, are not overly sweet. On one visit, got the Mediterranean quiche, which is gluten free (all their quiches are crustless!) and it was honestly one of the best quiches I've ever had, even before developing a gluten allergy. Extremely cheesy and flavorful. Very cute, fun, high energy cafe.

Upscale casual dining Parisian Cafe serving light French dishes, an array of in-house baked…read morepastries, wide selection of coffee, beer, champagne and wine. To include Pizza, salads, quiche, Stromboli and many more options available. Too many to list. Ive been here twice. Once in 2018 and my second visit in 2025. This is a really huge cafe which offers indoor and outdoor dining. The European theme decor is inviting and truly comfortable. The restaurant does get very busy during peak times. The interior is clean and cozy. In 2018, I ordered a box of pastries and macarons to go. They were all delicious!! My second visit on 1/12/25 with my girlfriend, Kim. We had dined inside. She ordered SYR (Slow Your Roll) latte and a muffin (forgot what kind). She enjoyed hers. I ordered Chai latte and a croissant (forgot to take a pix). My chai was great. Our dining experience was lovely. I'm looking forward to trying other items on the menu when I'm back in town.

Ohhhh boy oh boy, fantastic croissant breakfast sandwich!!! Totally packed with eggs and cheese and…read moreI loved the side of bacon as well. I enjoyed my cappuccino and I the staff was soooo friendly. The quiches looked fantastic and everything I asked about appears to be baked in house! Would love to try the pizza sometime when I return to the area.

Lovely little spot right alongside the riverwalk. Found a quiet place for a later lunch and study,…read moreand did not disappoint! The interior is so cutesy, from the window bar-ish area with outlets facing outside, to tables and couches enough for two, four, or more, this is definitely the spot for any occasion. The staff were so nice, gave great recs. I was gonna get their matcha but they ran out, which was no biggie cause I got a drink in latte form instead as recommended. I had the golden bracket latte, and did not disappoint! It's definitely on the sweeter side, but still enjoyed it. Really enjoyed the cold foam! For lunch, I had the hickory smoked Turkey Swiss and it was *chef's kiss* so divine. The mayo really ties it all together! Their soup was a lemon chicken rice which was really delish! The soup, and the pickle with the sandwich, really complimented well together with just the bite it needed. 100% will be back :) I'll be camped out here for a couple more hours- something tells me I'll be ordering another bite in just a few minutes. Highly recommend :)

I first went to the seed coffee while I was walking in the riverwalk and I was greeted with…read morefriendly baristas and the coffee was really good so I went again but I was surprised by how different my experience was. I went here the second time with my mom & brother and we got 2 iced americanos with 1 iced vanilla latte and the plastic cup that had the iced vanilla latte cracked so it was leaking. I told the barista and she said she'll make us a new one. She wasn't the friendliest but she was not rude either , but I think I had such high expectations as my first experience here was very positive so it just wasn't the same as the first one.