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Common Grounds

4.6 ★★★★★ 434 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Coffee roastery

Roasts in-house Espresso fresh pastriescozy atmosphere

Homey coffeehouse for hand-roasted brews, pastries cookies and snacks. Also selling roasted beans.

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1096 Main St
Branford, CT 06405

(203) 488-2326

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Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

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Espresso 2 mentions

“They offer a huge variety of different drinks ,coffee espresso also different flavors to add to coffee.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 434 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🥐 fresh pastries 5 mentions

“They also have muffins , scones and really good bakery items also so many different bisscottis.”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 3 mentions

“Such a cozy little coffee shop with a great vibe .”

What customers say

The staff was incredibly welcoming and they keep the place spotless. They offer a huge variety of different drinks ,coffee espresso also different flavors to add to coffee. The Italian soda with cream is so GOOD. Such a cozy little coffee shop with a great vibe .

★★★★★ — Rose, 2026-06

Great coffee, roasted fresh on premises. The pastries are amazing. The decor with all the live-edge wood pieces is warm and inviting. The owners and their staff are efficient and friendly.

★★★★★ — Robert, 2026-04

Love this place in the heart of Branford Green. I always get their hot chocolate and chipotle chicken wrap. They are perfect for a cold winter day when I would love a quick, warm meal for breakfast or lunch. The ladies working here are nice and attentive. Their rice pudding is also good.

★★★★★ — March, 2023-01

Pretty standard coffee shop. No notes or complaints there. Designed nicely but either the tables on upper deck are too tall or the black couch chairs are too low because sitting at the right angle irksome and one table is right in the walkway to the door

★★★★☆ — Monette, 2025-05

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