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Common Grounds Coffeehouse

Tips from the community

I lump Common Grounds and Tiny's on MLK together (is this blasphemy) as the old hats of Portland. They are the coffee shops with the decent bagel sandwiches, the bulletin boards stuffed with flyers, the cozy sofas and mixed furniture. Common Grounds on SE Hawthorne has been around for years. All these sleek new coffee shops can try their best, but we'll see who can stick around that long. This is a great place to just chill and not worry about who's going to judge you for what you're wearing or who you are, perhaps for what you are reading though.

jajajames 2 years ago

Common Grounds Coffeehouse Guides

  • Portland Cafes, It's a Lifestyle

    jajajames (James Knowlton)
    Let's get buzzed on bean juice in the PNW! While the coffee quality is absolutely considered, this list is really about ambiance. Coffee experts don't come at me, feel free to make a list of your own. Who doesn't love a good cafe to work in, get cozy, and / or have an awkward first date at. Hopefully these places will make all those experiences a little more enjoyable. Hey, even if the date doesn't work out, at least you'll have your new go to chill spot.