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Common Grounds Coffee House

343 East High Street, Lexington, KY 40507
859-233-9761
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Ranked #34 of 464 restaurants in Lexington
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Café, Dessert
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dessert
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dessert
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Berea, Kentucky
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38 reviews 38 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

They have a quaint old house feel in their coffee house. The coffee is good and so is the food. The offerings are simple yet unique in their own way. Special Events stand out there, and it is a good meeting house for groups that like a more artsy feel.

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Columbus, Ohio
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123 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Met a friend for breakfast, she had an amazing egg dish. I just had coffee but it was wonderful. Lovely little place. There were also a lot of electrical outlets to plug various things in to!

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Lexington, Kentucky
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

A great place to meet a friend, study, or just enjoy a cup. They roast their coffee in-house, and it's the best in town. Good food, too, from a couple of local places.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

This is a must-see coffee shop in Lexington. It offers a quaint atmosphere filled with a variety of types of people, i.e. students, business people, artsy-types, etc. It has large tables upstairs where people can hang out, study, or play games. There's also an open-mic night with local talent. They have great salads, which is the only food I've tried,... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I like coffee houses that smell like coffee. I like the old wooden floors and local art. Quirky is good. This is a really cool place with unique style. Go for lunch too, the sandwiches are great.

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Lexington, KY
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51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I've been going to Common Grounds since they opened 20 years ago. The place has evolved and grown over time, but still serves a good, strong cup of coffee. They also have a full beverage and light food/dessert menu. Still a popular hangout with the college crowd, Common Grounds offers a multitude of settings: noisy and active front room where... More

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Nicholasville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I just had the Thai Peanut Salad for lunch and it was great and a really good value .

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See 6 more reviews by Mark-KYBizBroker for Lexington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012 via mobile

What a great atmosphere. Just great. Coffee and muffins are the best. Just a really cool place to hang out.

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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 via mobile

I love stopping here for coffee. It has the best coffee in town and it also has a nice atmosphere. Staff is always friendly and efficient. Nice to know there is another choice in town for coffee.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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8 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

I went with a friend to this coffee shop. Neither of us had ever been there so we didn't know what to expect. Parking could be a bit of a pain but we were lucky and found a spot in back. We thought it was just one room since we came in at the front entrance. We ordered Chai Tea... More

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