Common Ground

Common Ground combines a decent cafe with a genuine community purpose. Run as a social enterprise on Little Clarendon Street, it provides workspace, good coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere without the pressure to keep ordering that you get in commercial cafes. The vibe is productive rather than performative — people come here to actually get work done, and the space is set up to support that.

What to order

The coffee is solid and well-priced. The food menu runs to sandwiches, soups, and baked goods — simple, honest, and reasonably priced. Nothing on the menu is trying to be Instagram-worthy; it's just good fuel for a working session or a catch-up with a friend.

Good to know

The co-working friendly ethos means laptops are welcome and Wi-Fi is reliable. Little Clarendon Street is one of Jericho's best strips for independent shops and cafes, so Common Ground fits naturally into a morning spent browsing the neighbourhood. The social enterprise model means your money goes to good use — profits support community projects rather than shareholders.