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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their cupcakes are no better than those sold at Safeway. The cake was plain, and the frosting sickeningly overpowered the cake. Plus, the coffee is just average. You'd get better coffee elsewhere!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't sure about this place bc of some of the bad reviews I read, but I am glad they were wrong. I came in to get some bubble tea and thought the cupcakes looked good, still skeptical I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They make decent cupcakes though I wish they were a little bigger. The owners are very nice Asian people who make you feel at home. I've only gone during the week around 9:30 AM and usually it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I must say this place is sublime. It's not every day you find a coffee shop who welcomes you in, like you're family. This may be, because the barista's there, are close and like family, not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uncaring staff and OK cupcake frosting on plain cakes. This was my second stop. I didn't bother writing a review the first time since they didn't have any cupcakes left at 11 am on a Saturday. There...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
atmosphere is cute and i appreciate the family owned feeling. cupcakes are okay and coffee average. i go mostly for the atmosphere and small business feel. i found the staff always to be pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't all that great. I've always drove by it and wonder if it would taste as good as Trophy's cupcake (which indeed is Way better). I went in yesterday for the first time and my experience...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Yeah, that about sums it up. The clientele - which I know isn't completely the fault of the establishment - gave me the creeps. Normally I call shenanigans on people being stared at, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this place the last time we went to Calico's Cheesecake(right across the street!) but did not partake, until now but I think I should have just kept driving! HAHAHA! My first thought of this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes Good....Coffee not so much... The cupcakes are weird though cause the frosting is what is flavored not the cupcake.... good though
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for tea and this place has tons: Chai tea, bubble tea, a wide assortment of Stash tea by the bag and most amazing of all: loose-leaf Chinese tea - a couple oolongs and some green. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently got some customized cupcakes for my birthday (thanks to my lovely man) that totally rocked! PB frosting with the cutest decor on top! Man I love Common Ground! So delish!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my daughters here for the first time this weekend and we really enjoyed it. Yummy cupcakes along with a good cup of coffee, comfy chairs and a great area for little kids to play - Wifey says...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cute. Whimsical cupcakes, cupcakes that are made for the different holidays and seasons. This isn't their "specialty" but it's a great idea to have coffee and a cupcake whilst on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short of opening up my own cupcake place, I had been wishing and hoping and praying that there was a decent cupcake place near me. Browsing through Yelp one day, I came across this place and quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Craving delicious cupcakes but unwilling to drive to the popular sweet shops, we decided to try our local Renton version. We sampled their red velvet cupcake and a cupcake that had a heart-shaped...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great cupcakes, nice variety. They're sour cream cupcakes, so a little different than what you might expect. Try the Strawberry or Blueberry varieties, Mmmmmmm! Also, you can get mini cupcakes which I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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A trip to Downtown Renton isn't complete without a stop at Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes. The coffee is good, and the cupcakes are better. The red velvet are my favorite, but they always have yummy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really cute little place!very friendly service!I'm not a cupcake fan (always too sweet). But I definitely enjoyed my experience as a whole in here. & they were open late for what I'm used to on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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They are the Common Ground. Nothing extraordinary about the coffee or the service. They are nice, the coffee is ok, and they try to be fast. Sometimes they have a lot of traffic through there, so there can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there several times and have found the service and product consistent. I like the way they have different kinds of cupcakes throughout the year. Yes, they are a little expensive. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love coffee...i love cupcakes...i love free wi-fi...this place has all 3!!!ive passed common grounds coffee and cupcakes a few times on the way home, but never had time to check it out...and by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe / BakeryCupcakes were pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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The coffee, cupcakes and service at this cafe are great. They have wireless so you can get some studying or work done. The staff is very friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
free wifi! every drink i've had there i've enjoyed, and the mini cupcakes are melt-in-my-mouth ridonkulous.very friendly folk, and a great atmosphere. even a small play area for the kids.between this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Favorite thing about this place is the BIG Fat MURAL of Audre Hepburn Painted on one of the walls. LOVE The Comfy Couches lined in the middle of the shop. This is a great place where you can get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cozy place, I had mocha and coffee there one afternoon to study. It gets pretty noisy on the weekends. The staff was very nice to me. This place definitely has the homey, small town coffee shop...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just wrote an review on Trophy, and if any of you out there are TRUE cupcake junkies like me, you should definitely try Common Ground. Trophy makes excellent frostings (especially cream cheese ones...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Feel the Peace and Warm of Renton at Here. Great people , great coffees.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Discovered this place during the Renton Art Walk and have been back on a regular basis. Good coffee and GREAT cupcakes. Friendly folks both working there as well as customers. The place must...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to try this place since it opened, and I had the opportunity to stop by yesterday afternoon. First of all, the atmosphere is homey and inviting. There's free wi-fi and even a really cute...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just discovered this place today. My wife and I were exploring Old town/downtown Renton and stopped in for a coffee and cupcake. I got the Double dutch or dutch chocolate cupcake. This is very rich...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes, I know, cupcakes are awesome, right? As long as they get it right...This place is no Trophy by any means, but still makes a pretty mean cupcake. What makes this better than Trophy in a way...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very Good double tall Cappuccino and cupcake
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cute.... very cute. hot pink garbage can, friendly people, good coffee, free parking, inexpensive... all the things i look for in an outing.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all about cute little gems in small downtown areas, so I would revisit Common Ground for its location and cozy atmosphere if I were to meet up with friends for dessert. But the frugal side of me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not an expert on cupcakes, and most of the cupcakes I had in the past are the supermarket kind, which in general are way too dry and too sweet. Not this place. Their, presumably, home-made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cupcakes are supposed to be flavorful and tender, not squishy and cloying. These cupcakes hit the spot. The icing comes in many tasty flavors. And unlike Cupcake Royale, they put interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The shop is brand new, bright, clean, and staff is friendly. Free on-street parking is generally available on South 3rd Street or Wells Avenue. I am not into cupcakes that much, but it made a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located in Downtown Renton is a place where Cupcakes & Caffe D'arte Coffee is served... oh mi oh my yum =) also on the menu are Italian Sodas & Fruit Smoothies. There are plenty of Cupcake Flavors to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard about this place from some friends and decided to check it out. The staff was very friendly and the space was cozy -- I love the Breakfast at Tiffany's mural and the words stenciled on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The owners were super-sweet people and the atmosphere was friendly. I can see myself hanging out here for awhile on mornings when I want to work away from home. But I'm sad to say I really wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great alternative to major coffee shop chains. The cupcakes are delicious, but the coffee is superior as well. They brew Cafe Darte which I believe is one of the best brands out there. Your latte...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This newly opened Renton cupcake and coffee joint is a breath of fresh air. It has warm and inviting seating, free wi-fi!, and delicious cupcakes! Very trendy looking, a la IKEA.They sell both mini...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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