Dublin's student favorite
Single-origin pour-overs, house-baked croissants, and outlets by every seat — built for students who refuse to choose between great coffee and a place to get work done.
Now Serving
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe — notes of blueberry & dark chocolate, poured fresh all day.
Our Story
Common Grounds was founded on a simple observation: students don't need another place to sit and scroll. They need a third space — somewhere between the library and the dorm — where the coffee is intentional, the pastries arrive fresh every morning, and the Wi-Fi actually works.
We source single-origin beans, bake in-house before the first class starts, and keep outlets near every table because we know a laptop battery dying mid-essay is a real tragedy. Whether you're cramming for finals or meeting a study group, this is your ground.
The Space
Every detail is calibrated for the way students actually work. Quiet zones for deep reading, communal tables for group projects, and a corner that stays warm for the person nursing a single coffee through a three-hour paper.
North wall seats — laptops welcome, conversations kept low.
Outlets and USB ports built into tables and the window bench.
Large shared tables for study groups and club meetings.
Open late through the semester — because deadlines don't keep hours.
What Students Say
"I've turned Common Grounds into my second library. The pour-over is genuinely excellent, the Wi-Fi never drops, and the staff remembers my order after two visits."
"The breakfast sandwich changed my life. I come here every Tuesday before my 8 a.m. and the croissant is always warm. It's the best part of my week."
"Finally a coffee shop that feels like it was designed for students, not against us. Quiet, affordable, and the cold brew is dangerously good."
Visit Us
106 Page Rd
Dublin, 03444
Mon – Fri: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sat – Sun: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Extended hours during exam weeks
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