Common Grounds,

a coffeehouse,

opened by Mary and Lisa Rogers in 1992 as an alternative to the Denver bar scene.

In 1992 alternative meant "No Smoking," charging a whole 75¢ for a cup of coffee, and offering a live music stage. It also meant taking a chance on a struggling neighborhood, the Highlands.

We’ve grown since then by opening another location in Crestone in 1994 (although we closed it in 1995) and then our third store in LoDo in 1999.

In 2002, we began roasting our own coffee under the name Highland Coffee & Tea.  We are still family owned and operated.

Common Grounds in the Highlands

32nd & Lowell Blvd. -- 3484 W. 32nd Avenue

Common Grounds in LoDo

17th & Wazee St. -- 1601 17th Street

 

Common Grounds, a coffeehouse

 in the Highland's Neighborhood

In 1992 we shared the block with Pizza Alley, the original location of Sabor Latino, a few liquor stores, a furniture store and kitchen cabinet maker.  Now, the whole of the Highlands Neighborhoods have blossomed into life and the strip runs from Iriving to Perry!  We are still front and center and full of activity.  We now offer soups, salads, and sandwiches in addition to the best coffee, espresso, and tea drinks in Denver.  And don't forget we serve Denver-made Liks Premium ice cream!

Lots is always happening at Common Grounds.  One alternating Mondays we have a Blues Jam.  Wednesday is Bluegrass Night.  Thursday is Open Mic Night hosted by Matt Bixby (starts about 8).  We also host many local and passing-through acoustic music acts.

3484 W. 32nd Avenue at 32nd and Lowell Blvd. - 303-458-5248

Common Grounds Downtown in LoDo

If you find yourself Downtown, remember we have a fantastic location just up from Union Station across the street from the Oxford Hotel and McCormicks.  Smack dab in the middle of the action only a short walk from all the major sports stadiums and arts venues.

This is where you'll find the best lunch in LoDo at our own Corbetta's Corner Deli.  Dan has designed and developed a lunch spot honoring the Italian history of Denver by building the best Italian Hoagy in Denver!  Come give it a try and say Hi to Darren the sandwich master.

 1601 17th Street on the corner of 17th & Wazee - 303-296-9248