(303) 296-9248
1601 17th St
Denver,
CO
80202
39.7523
-104.9988
Neighborhoods: Union Station, LoDo, Northwest Denver
What People Are Saying About Common Grounds Downtown Coffee
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The crisp decor here includes ornate suspended lighting fixtures, large front windows and dark woods used throughout. There's also bookshelves full of books and board games, bulletin boards advertising groovy events and an upright piano. – All the food --pies, cakes, cookies, sandwiches, salads, quiches and breakfast burritos--comes from different vendors. But the real draw is the full coffee bar plus a fine selection of teas. The high-quality coffee is imported from Colorado's Breckenridge Coffee Roasters.
09/13/08
Two great Denver coffeehouses
by saintm
Common Grounds has two locations, and while different, they're both great examples of an urban coffee house. The Highlands location (the original) is still funky and comfortable, with sometimes wacky art and a variety of local musicians, and the Downtown location is convenient, cool, and absolutely non-corporate (hear that, Starbucks?). I've always found the staff friendly at both shops, and they make great coffee. I've never found either place dirty, and if things are a little cluttered, its certainly because of the brisk business that Common Grounds does. You can't go wrong with Common Grounds.
- Pros: Funky, unassuming atmosphere, no pressure to be cool and hip
- Cons: Highlands location has somewhat limited seating
07/16/07
2007 Review...
by buffalochef
I guess its easy to see that NOBODY has reviewed this spot for years. The reason, and I'm guessing here, bis we Highlanders are just too polite. "Food Snob", never reviews bad spots. They just dont deserve mention. But, I need to check in here. I've been going to CG's since they opened. YEARS !!! For just the meeting of neighborhood friends. In all those years the owner has never said "hi". Thats one ! Two... the place is dirty ! and 3, the coffee is just plain awful. Enough said. There are now 6 good coffee houses within walking distance and soon another. Who needs it. Get it together CG"s !!!
- Pros: Very "in" neighborhood
- Cons: service, coffee, parking, friendliness, thats enough
07/09/04
Just around the corner
by the_knew_girl
My boyfriend and I like to go here to get something yummy to drink and sit around and play games. That's the kind of thing you do at Common Grounds. It's a great hang-out spot where you don't have to worry if you're the prettiest person there or not. Try their hot chocolate!
- Pros: Good drinks, Good atmosphere
The Details on Common Grounds Downtown Coffee
The Extras:
Flat-screen computers and wi-fi are available in the seating area just off the main room.
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