Common Grounds Espresso — Restaurant in Alaska

This used to be the only coffee hut I would go to, but recently I’ve decided it’s just not worth it to go anymore. They charge extra for every little thing and the prices are already higher than any other coffee shop, and they don’t offer anything to justify it. Many offer pretzels, trail bites, fun pastries, or exciting and creative drinks with extras, but not common grounds. The amazing baristas were what made it worth it to come here, but I find more value going anywhere else. I’ve heard many stories about their management, and how horribly they treat their staff, and I dont feel comfortable giving my money to a business that supports that. It’s very clear that they don’t care about the hard working and caring baristas that run their business, or the customers that are paying their bills. To me, the people that run the business just seem money hungry and not at all passionate about...

Recently returned to Alaska after living in Washington. I tried a bunch of different coffee shops to figure out who’s coffee I liked, flavor wise. I only drink iced Americano’s. So that’s review is for that. The service is fantastic. The coffee flavor is wonderful. I get two shots at a time. The flavor is really nice and it’s not too strong. No bitterness completely smooth.

They have food from illusions food company. The croissant chicken cashew salad sandwich is my current favorite. They have a rotating assortment of cookies. These cookies are frozen first. However, in all the years I’ve been eating them bc they sell this brand at my fave coffee shop in Kodiak. It doesn’t matter if they’ve been frozen, they freeze and thaw perfectly.

I have been to every one of the coffee shops for common grounds, but the Dimond location is...

I came in today 12-18 and ordered a coffee and bagel with cream cheese. Both girls were on their phones and I placed my order. They told me the price and then asked for a tip (before I got anything mind you) then I get my coffee and they both go back to leaning on the counter on their phones and I sat there awkwardly waiting for my bagel, they then looked over shocked after about a minute I was still there and she realized she had forgotten my bagel. She proceeded to rush over grabbing a bagel and threw it in the microwave and handed it to me. MY BAGEL WASNT EVEN TOASTED OR SLICED. Just thrown into the microwave and handed to me like I was interrupting their phone time. I will NEVER come to this coffee stand again even if it’s out of my way for my morning coffee...