Common Grounds Bistro - Waterbury, Connecticut

Elvin L.

A small but vibrant coffee shop that has a cozy aesthetic with fantastic food. I tried two coffees during my visit, one was a basic hazelnut iced latte and the other was a dalgona iced latte, which I highly recommend.

I ate their steak and egg panini, which was a special. It was delicious! My girlfriend tried their classic avocado toast and loved it! I highly recommend this place, the staff is super friendly and welcoming as well!

Will see you soon!

kendra

This place is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is everything, it’s so cozy. There are table games you can play while you enjoy your food or drinking your coffee. The food was phenomenal. It looked like the owner does everything herself, which is very impressive. We LOVE a women owned small business!!!

Trina A.

This little corner bistro is absolutely phenomenal!! If you are anywhere in the area and you can appreciate food that speaks to both your heart and soul then you have got to stop by and give them a try. Their drink selection alone is mind blowing. I had the "cookie monster" milkshake and it literally tasted like someone baked a fresh batch of cookies in my cup. So creamy and delicious! Their presentation of both food and drink puts them on a whole different level. My milkshake had gummy worms, all sorts of fancy sprinkles and even a couple cookie wafers. Everything is made with so much heart and soul you can taste it with every bite. From homemade french soup, to perfectly done avocado toast this places skimps on nothing and they truly aim to Thank You for your patronage. The staff was very friendly, service was phenomenal and the place was cozy and comfortable. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed. One of those little neighborhood hidden jem places that will totally WOW you !!

Synovia G.

My colleague and I was looking for a coffee shop that we could do our report without any distractions and came across this quaint place. Very welcoming atmosphere with a cozy fireplace and a warm greeting from the owner. I ordered the pannini with mozzarella, tomato and basil.. this was delicious. I must say that receiving your food takes a bit longer than what I'm use to. HOWEVER, I honestly didn't mind the wait! Had the Lavender and Honey iced coffee(x2) that was deliciously crafted. Everyone kept having about the soup while we were there and was tempted to getting that as well. I plan on coming back here and having a date with my little one.

Food O. C.

Such an adorable hidden gem in Bunker Hill! I wish I lived in the neighborhood because I would walk over here all the time if I could. The decor is so cute, and it was a perfect spot for my friend and I to catch up. I had a Reese’s milkshake and appreciated that it was made with fresh peanut butter and not an artificial mix. My friend loved her iced mocha coffee too. It was tough to choose a drink because there were so many great options! Though the food menus are small, there are some really creative options available. My friend’s avocado toast was fantastic, and I loved my “waffle wich” with bacon, havarti, and strawberry jam. Such a cool flavor combo, and all of the ingredients were so fresh. The owner also makes a few flavors of homemade ice cream, so we tried the maple bacon which was fantastic! I definitely want to come back soon!

Neftaly F.

I've come to this place a couple times now, and I have to say it's a great little spot with options you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere nearby. Awesome hot chocolate options, different food items like various crepes and Mediterranean avocado toast along with various sandwich choices for lunch. You can get a variety of coffees,teas and/or milkshakes to enjoy. This is not a super quick and cheap spot churning out basic breakfast sandwiches(you can always get a breakfast sandwich if you want) but a quaint place with a chill vibe that's well worth the experience. The people are inviting and the atmosphere something you'd never expect in the area. Along with board games and a cozy fireplace to boot, I would definitely recommend this gem 👍

rGRAY P.

We are always looking for crepe places when we are traveling early in the morning and this one was right off Route 8. So glad we found it! They have absolutely amazing crepes! And the coffee was great as well! We will definitely be stopping here again when on our trips up to see our kids in college.

Laura K.

A lovely owner who always has a smile and a new food combination that is amazing. Games and events to make the visit more fun! Cozy atmosphere with seating inside and out. Adjacent to a park for exploring.