Really good coffee, friendly service, and a very aesthetically well-decorated vibe. But one thing that really sets them apart is their active involvement in being a part of the community through supporting local non-profits and collaborating with local businesses to make their neighborhood a better place, a better community. Buy their Common Good Cup of coffee, and they will give you a choice in where a portion of the proceeds of that cup goes with one of their three spotlighted and always changing charities or non-profits detailed on their wall. Your morning coffee can do good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Almond Croissant
I like hanging out here. The coffee is okay, as are the baked goods. The people are all great, and the charitable program is an awesome addition. I would stay away from the egg sandwiches, though. Overall, a good local coffee shop to get some reading done in.
Update: they are an evangelical Christian organization. Their owners are from Renaissance Church and were sponsored by Bridgepoint Christian Church. They are explicitly interested in microchurches. They also have had complaints of toxic management from employees in the past. Bear this in mind when you buy coffee there.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Croissant
Really good coffee, friendly service, and a very aesthetically well-decorated vibe. But one thing that really sets them apart is their active involvement in being a part of the community through supporting local non-profits and collaborating with local businesses to make their neighborhood a better place, a better community. Buy their Common Good Cup of coffee, and they will give you a choice in where a portion of the proceeds of that cup goes with one of their three spotlighted and always changing charities or non-profits detailed on their wall. Your morning coffee can do good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Almond Croissant
You can tell there is a high degree of thoughtfulness at Common Good. It is a blend of front door coffeeshop and workspace in the back area. The operations are a bit reminiscent of Apoc Apoc in Barcelona, where there is food and drink, but also business support and office space, though Common Good has a bit more of a commercial feel to it than indoor garden.
Beverages and food are good. I ordered a gluten-free egg sandwich and the golden toast marks on the GF bread was designed for the visual. Since we eat with our eyes first, I was impressed. Next time I'll order double bacon when I get it.
Packaging and operations consider sustainability, so they get two thumbs up! Much better than some other places around the region.
Stop by to see a real gem in the Waltham area!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I like hanging out here. The coffee is okay, as are the baked goods. The people are all great, and the charitable program is an awesome addition. I would stay away from the egg sandwiches, though. Overall, a good local coffee shop to get some reading done in.
Update: they are an evangelical Christian organization. Their owners are from Renaissance Church and were sponsored by Bridgepoint Christian Church. They are explicitly interested in microchurches. They also have had complaints of toxic management from employees in the past. Bear this in mind when you buy coffee there.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Croissant
