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Comments (121)
A fantastically welcoming place that feels inclusive. Their oat milk soft serve is soft serve is so dang good! The coffee is delicious and they are so friendly! Highly recommended.
Welcoming neighborhood staple on the South Side— for community, art, delicious vegan soft serve and other treats, a fancy latte or just a cup of coffee. A safe space to just be. 💜
Fantastic menu with lots of great coffee options. Super friendly service, could not be better!
Came for the cinnamon vegan soft serve, and stayed for the vegan pepperoni + mushroom pizza calzone!So many awesome options at really good prices too.
Friendly, wonderful staff! They’re a lovely place to be served by ❤️ The chai and vegan soft serve are delicious, and the menu has a great variety of drinks!
I spent a very pleasant half hour or so last week [6-23-2022] visiting Community Grounds during the middle afternoon.I have been familiar with Community Grounds for the past 1½ years or so -- without ever having been there -- because I edit the calendar in the Columbus Free Press and because BQIC [Black Queer and Intersectional Collective] holds a monthly Free Resource Friday at Community Grounds, 4:00-6:00 p.m., on the last Friday of each month.The Open Shelter [that had previously been located on the second floor of a church building in downtown Columbus] moved recently to a large one-floor building at 1037 Parsons Ave. [about five blocks north of Community Grounds].Last Thursday [6-23-2022], I had been planning to attend an open house at the new location of The Open Shelter so I decided that I would visit Community Grounds immediately before arriving at the open house.Since I completely avoid caffeine [for medical reasons] and I attempt to limit my eating of sweets, my food options at Community Grounds had been quite limited.I had carefully studied the menu -- on line -- in advance of my visit -- and had decided that I would order and eat a Chickpea toona Salad With Pita [Okolonas Chickpea Toona Salad served in a pita]. That food item had unfortunately been out of stock when I had been there; my one remaining backup choice that had been of interest had been a calzone.I ate my calzone, drank a glass of water, walked around Community Grounds and took several pictures, and had a wonderful conversation with my server [who had been the only other person there at that time].If you are looking for a pleasant and relaxed location at which to drink some coffee and/or to eat some snacks, I strongly recommend Community Grounds.
Coffee is good. 16oz iced coffee for $4.50. Normally I wouldnt pay this much for cold brew, but I left my coffee at home. Staff is friendly.
Yum! Cute little place. Easy parking. Quaint interior. Creative lattes and coffee-based drinks. Friendly staff. Hit the marshmallow mocha. Seasonal for March but if it was year round I would not be mad about it!!!!!
Always a great experience! Great coffee every time with a bunch of different and delicious flavors!
I just moved into the neighborhood recently and today I visited this delightful spot for the first time. I had two cups of coffee, both of them excellent.For next time: Do you take debit cards?Thank you!
Wonderful vegan options! The baked goods and coffee were delicious. Waitstaff was great too.
A most welcome addition to the South Side! Excellent drinks, convenient hours--especially glad theyre open on Monday. Its become a nice habit.
This is a company that truly cares about their community! My friends love to go there if only just to get some work done! I love this place so much. ❤️
Excellent drinks. 16oz Frappe and Latte were delicious.
Vegan soft serve is AMAZING. Got pumpkin pie twist with vanilla topped with graham crackers. True pumpkin flavor and great creamy texture 💞
Came here for CPR training and afterwards I got a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese. Oh my goodness, so yummy 😋 I highly recommend coming here to get a bagel and some coffee. Such a cute spot! If Im ever in the neighborhood again I will definitely be stopping by. Thank you again. Merry Christmas to all!
The coffee was great! Cool atmosphere! Donuts were delicious.
Next level customer service. Ive stopped reading signs on doors under the assumption that masks are optional for vaxxed customers, but they were super nice about telling me that theyve reinstated their mask policy. They didnt make me feel guilty at all, which is an accomplishment, since guilt is my default emotion. Also, I was presenting pretty femme today, but they defaulted to they/them pronouns when addressing me! I love that!The drinks are super good, and not all of their flavors are sweet. When I got the cardamom/clove drink, I remember thinking, ah, this sure is... exactly what I asked for... Dont be afraid to mix syrups if you have a sweet tooth. I got lavender/vanilla today and it was amazing.
I like this shop more every time I visit. They have delicious, from-scratch specialty drinks, and they have vegan drink options! I had the tastiest vegan pumpkin spice latte on my last visit. I hope in the future they will add vegan food options, too.It is a place I am confident I can meet up with a friend, and there will be a place for us to sit together. They sell products from local businesses, like soap and lip balm, and they display art from local artists. The atmosphere is clean and comfortable, and every employee I have interacted with has been a delightful personality.What I love most though, is their suspended coffee program, which allows you to purchase coffee or food for a stranger. A ticket is added to a box, and someone who is down on their luck can come claim it. I wish every coffee shop did this.They have lots of community events here as well. I have not been able to attend one yet, but I definitely plan to!
Absolutely wonderful service and yummy drinks. The chai is very flavorful. The cardamom clove with oat milk was a wonderful suggestion. The frozen hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow shot was absolutely delicious! Very happy and caffeinated now
Absolutely amazing community spot on the South side. If you’re a lactose intolerant dairy-loving human like me, you have to visit community grounds and get their vegan soft serve. It’s delicious and they have it every day of the week!
Interesting multi use building. I finished my hybrid CPR and First Aid certification class in their mercantile area for my business. The other side you enter into initially really is a coffee shop!! That was nice. Quaint shop in a poor location though TBH...
This is a really great little coffee shop. The Family that own it are the nicest people ever. Its actually larger that I thought when driving by. The inside is bright and cozy. They have all kinds of fun random events to attend. They also agreed to host our Women Business Owners group. This place is a must visit especially if you love to support local businesses!
I had a wonderful time. Joel was knowledgeable regarding the products and provided excellent service. The vegan soft serve with espresso poured over was a real treat. Yummy!! I highly recommend Community Grounds for coffee espresso smoothies tea snacks and merchandise.
I always pass this coffee shop since it is so close to my house. Today I finally stopped in to check it out and of course grab a coffee. It is spacious and very welcoming inside. A great place for meetings or just a coffee date. Also : They still have their pumpkin spice latte on the menu which absolutely made my day as it is probably the last place in town where you can find it! Go get one while they still have it!
I absolutely love this place! i usually get the mocha with oat milk or the southside chai with oat milk. both are delicious! also they are super welcoming to families... we go in with our three young kids and always feel wanted. they even have a small children’s area with toys and games!bonus: this place is locally owned by a lovely couple who lives in the neighborhood :) it’s so great to have a delicious, family friendly, reasonably priced coffee shop in our neighborhood!
I went for the first time today and I left with a huge smile! I had the Mexican Hot Cocoa and Vanilla Marshmallow soft serve! The soft serve was delicious and the service was amazing! I will definitely be going back and I highly recommend!
Love the overall look of this place. Very clean, spacious and not overly crowded like some of the more popular places around town. I loved being able to enjoy drinks that are carefully made (and made the way you ordered it) and enjoy the chill atmosphere. This might just be my new favorite coffee shop. The owner (and family) are super nice and pleasant people.
Super friendly owner. Loved getting a hot latte in a ceramic cup. Very inclusive feel to the place. All are welcome. Clean and bright. Would be a great place to get some work done during the week. And of course, they have vegan options.❤️
Nice spot with friendly folks.
This place has been amazing since even before they were open. I have rarely met a neighborhood coffee shop so invested in their community. Beyond beautiful! Even when life throws them curve balls, they have risen above it all. My kidlet loves it, too. Comfy couches with play area and toys! Great place to meet someone. Once the city opens back up, I am going to chill there one afternoon a week, for sure. Until then, its ordering through the app and picking up some Grogg on the days I need a jump start! 💜
What a great atmosphere! Live music, relaxed & friendly vibe. Staff was friendly and coffee was great but I would especially recommend the iced chai- delicious! I would rather support a small family owned business over any nearby chain any day! Very family oriented, they even have toys in the back to entertain my toddler! I will be back for sure! I want to check out an open mic night!
Stopped by for the first time today and was warmly welcomed by the staff who gave me a run down of the operation and provided some tips on the menu. The coffee was great. The vibe was great. The people were better.
Best coffee shop around! Out of all the places Ive been since Ohio opened back up... they have been one of the best establishments following the new protocols! Keep up the great work! With the cool weather I enjoyed a warm Acton! today!
Cute shop. Great vibe. Coffee & drinks always fresh.
Today I visited this coffee shop for the first time. I ordered a white chocolate latte, and was very pleased with this choice. The barista was friendly and drink was quickly prepared. Parking situation for that area is a bit unclear. I ended up parking at the local library.
Community Grounds: Coffee & Meeting House. Great, high quality beverages. Good snacks, cookies, donuts, bagels, and the soft serve. The rotating flavors for the soft serve are always unique, and delicious. Vegan options too. Check it out.
The vegan frozen yogurt is very very good!!
This local coffee shop is a great find. The coffee is great, the owner is really nice, and the bakery items are fantastic. The only downside to this shop is the hours. I have only been able to visit a few times because I have to be at work before it opens and it closes before I leave work. It is also not open on the weekends. I wish I could visit more often because it is definitely worth the visit.
I came in with my wife during the grand opening. We got the chai and lavender lattes. The chai wasn’t too spicy and the lavender wasn’t too sweet which is usually the case at most cafes. The vibe is cool and the staff is so kind. There was an area for children to play and we got to meet the owners. It’s a more casual feeling place than a fox in the snow. Overall a good experience.
The vegan soft serve is delicious! I took two friends who are not vegan and they loved it! Plus this shop is local and invested in the community. Super friendly service! Its a win win!
Just opened! A great place to get a delicious, affordable cup of coffee on the South Side! Theyve other drinks and goodies as well. Family owned and operated by folks who not only live in the neighborhood but are - and have long been - heavily invested in its development for all residents. The name REALLY stands for something, and youll feel that right away when you visit!
Ive recently really got into drinking coffee the last few years. Ive tried dunkin tim hortons starbucks McDonalds but the Iced Mocha Latte here blows everywhere else out of the water!!!! I believe its the espresso they use but its amazing. My wife is in love with there home made Chai Tea as well! The staff is very friendly and outgoing. Its a very nice place to have coffee and just hang out. My daughter wife and friend ended up just hanging out playing cards while drinking our drinks. Love it here!
A great space in an area which really needs a coffee shop, but only once in the past two weeks have I found it open. It wont be very much longer that I stop looking to see if its open only to see a Closed sign on the door--again. I hope to update this review with at least four stars should it ever decide to really be in business.
Worst espresso I had in my life is from them
Had delicious peach lavender oat-based vegan soft serve in a waffle bowl. Nice vibe, nice owners.
Great space with friendly staff and amazing vegan soft serve 😋 excited to try the coffee next time!
Fun place, good coffee, great people. And the chai is to die for
Love this place. Owner is amazing. There are always surprises on the menu. The coffee is delicious. Id make a trip there everyday if I could. 🔥🔥🔥
I originally gave it 4 stars for good cold brew coffee and potential for nice environment. They are expanding their hours and open in the morning. Their staff is courteous and new items and events are being added all the time! Check it out!
The atmosphere is welcoming and warm, the drinks are delicious, and the owner that I met is great!
Best coffee in Columbus! House blend is smooth and robust medium roast. Add the great service and community engagement, and you have a superior coffee experience.
The owner is on higher grounds with his attitude, community minded actions and quality products n service. PERFECT place to have FEED & READ OHIO. This nonprofit group supports the community by turning the page on hunger. Im PROUD to share with others my gratitude for the mere existence of a small business with such a WONDERFUL place to gather and munch and SHARE! Thank You!!!
Great coffee ... the lavender was so good!Wonderfully warm kind owners!
The owner is incredibly nice and helpful, especially for myself, who is new to the coffee scene. One of the best experiences Ive ever had at any coffee shop.
Delicious lattes and I’m pretty hard to please! Love love love !
The best coffee shop on the South Side of Parsons.
Nice quaint coffee shop, want to definitely try more on the menu. But so far very nice place
A little bit of everything to make your day better!
We cant express how great it is to have this business in our neighborhood. Great people, great coffee and an even better feeling of community. Heres to many, many years of success!
Love this place. Great menu, great people, and eclectic selection on local art. Highly suggest to stop in and check them out.
Great place to meet. Great Coffee
I love everything they are doing for the community!!
I got a hot mocha and it was delicious! The staff was very kind and the environment would be great to study in. I plan on coming back!
Delicious lavender Chai! Lovely zucchini sandwich too! Community Grounds, youve won a repeat customer!
Usually, pretty good. Todays coffee was extremely acidic. I am going to call it a one off since I have usually had a good experience.
Quiet, unpretentious. Coffee isn’t brewed great - it’s usually under extracted and sour - but it’s nice to have a solid coffee shop to walk to!
Such a comfortable and welcoming spot!!
This place is great so progressive! The coffee was so good the store and wonderful barista was so inviting!!
Nice place.Good Coffee.For $2.75 it should be a 20 oz. Coffee!
Immaculate vibes, awesome drink menu, Im in love with this place!
A great neighborhood coffee shop with terrific coffee.
Very impressed with how clean the store was and blown away by the friendliness of the staff! that you
I enjoyed the friendly staff and great tea made from loose tea. A great neighborhood gathering spot!
Delicious donuts. They sometimes do special events for kids, call ahead for a schedule!
We had a wonderful time here enjoy it people with knives the service was great look forward to going back out there again
Great coffee! I wish that I could get a cup later than 2pm! (Closing time)
Great place to grab a cup or snack. Delicious coffee and friendly staff.
Cool shop with good drinks and reasonable prices. This is what it means to support local and small business.
Amazing coffee, incredible staff. Great neighborhood joint
Great este coffee and service in town
Service was quick and friendly. The chai tea was delicious as well
Im the son of the owner, and so far, the coffee shop is going great so far.
Love this place! Fantastic coffee and a chill vibe.
OUTSTANDING vegan ice cream - the best I’ve had!
The best coffee and customer service i downtown South Side Columbus.
Kind staff and a very welcoming atmosphere.
Awesome vibes, great dinks, good for families or just a nice place to relax
Love this place. Very affordable. Coffee is on point
Wonderful people amazing stuff Always really kind and nice❤️❤️
Excellent coffee. Try the Phil Cortado drink
The location is very beautiful. We cant wait for it to have the grand opening
Delicious Southside chai and vegan ice cream
Lavender Berry ice cream is amaaaaaaaazing!
Great community coffee shop!
Great vibes with a friendly staff.
Amazing SPACE and incredible house coffee!
Great atmosphere good food and drinks
Try the Southside Chai! This place practices community in every way possible.
Friendly service and great attention to details
Great drinks!!
So fun and friendly!
Great service & drinks!!
He is one of the nicest people
Great place for a cup of coffee
Good coffee
Nice
Not open yet.
Awesome!!!!
Great place
Nice place
4.8 (121 comments)
Review №1
2022-02-26Came here for the first time after hearing about the latte flight. The in house flavors are so unique and we loved each one we tried! The people are super nice here and theres tons of interesting items in the gift shop.
Review №2
2022-03-28LOVE this place!! The chai is so amazing, and they have vegan soft serve! Not to mention lots of other vegan options. I cant wait to come back, I just got a drink to go but looks like they have lots of seating and like it would be a great place to get some work done!
Review №3
2022-07-16Nothing beats a chai tea with a double shot of espresso on a rainy morning. They have tons of board games. This place is perfect if you want to have a cup of coffee or tea with friends over a board game and small talk.
Review №4
2022-09-04Great little shop with a ton of coffee and snack options. Their featured vegan soft serve ice cream of the week is nice, but only served on certain days and times of year. But when it is available, its freaking wonderful!The staff is always friendly and the food is splendid.
Review №5
2022-06-17Community Grounds is just the best. The coffee and pastries are delicious, and there is also dope art, gifts, crafts, and zines! I like to come by for coffee before work. Recently my mother was in town and after 16 years of coming up with fresh ideas to entertain my parents in Columbus (I have taken them everywhere at this point) I brought mom to Community Grounds. She became your biggest fan, insisting we always get our coffee here when she is in town.
Review №6
2022-06-17Absolutely lovely inclusive and community oriented coffee shop. Delicious coffee, vegan soft-serve, and vegan snacks. I love dropping by for coffee, or hanging out in the comfortable atmosphere. They also have local art, books, etc. for purchase. I cant say enough good about them!
Review №7
2022-05-25Ive always been satisfied coming here, and Im glad they appear to be doing well. There are several cafes in the area and each has something to offer, but Community Grounds is by far my favorite. Good prices, tasty drinks, and great bagels and treats is what they offer, and thats all Im looking for.I was particularly moved to reviews them today after ordering an incredibly delicious calzone! Like really, really, good, the best Ive had in Columbus. It had great dough, it was fluffy, but with a bit of texture. Filled with cheese, some spinach, and beyond sausage. Juicy, chewy, flavorful, just amazingly good. Ive spent most of my life in a land of great pizza and Italian food, and this is right up there. I ate mine as a hand pie, rookie mistake. Be civilized and use a knife and fork, I lost some of the delicious sauce, and you wont want to do that. Pair with a drink and one of the prepared salads they typically have and you have a delicious, well balanced lunch.I understand the owners have a restaurant in Hilliard which is where these calzones are made fresh. Im heading out there at my earliest convenience to enjoy the bigger menu.
Review №8
2022-06-16Community Grounds is such a bright and welcoming place! I got a tiramisu(!!) flavored latte and one of their scones and they were 👩🍳💋so good. great place to meet with friends and get work done.
Review №9
2022-06-18This is going to be a long review, but it’s worth it, just bear with me!I grew up in Columbus but spent most of my young adulthood in Cincinnati before moving back here 3 years ago. Columbus didn’t feel like home for most of those 3 years until we started coming to Community Grounds. The owners are incredibly welcoming, the baristas all feel like friends, and with all of their inclusivity, we’ve finally felt like we’re putting down roots after three years back in my own hometown. Columbus doesn’t always have the most welcoming face, but if you’re looking for one, it’s on Parsons!The importance of a Good Coffee Shop can’t be overstated. It needs to be a place that’s welcoming for hours of work or socialization or those days when you need to ignore your gluten intolerance to order 4 calzones and cry in the corner for an hour. It needs to have good food and good drinks and options for people with dietary preferences. It needs to have baristas who were not once part of my college’s Socialist Alternative who then became weird bullies. Community Grounds checks all of those boxes and more!As an immunocompromised person, Community Grounds is also the only place I feel safe going over two years into the pandemic. The baristas are always wearing masks and there are multiple areas to sit so I can keep my distance from any plague-spreaders in the area.Thank you, Community Grounds!
Review №10
2022-06-17Full disclosure: I run a nonprofit which partners with Community Grounds. However, this review is fully based on my independent experience as a customer.This is my favorite coffee shop in Columbus! The baristas are always so friendly and will offer their recommendations on drinks if you ask! Honestly, I typically order black coffee because their house blend is a delicious blend of freshly roasted coffee (from Brioso, coincidentally my favorite roaster). But sometimes I cant help but get one of their lattes - all of their syrups are made in house and are wonderful! And dont get me started on the calzones ☺️If youre in the Columbus area, I highly recommend you pay them a visit!