Atmosphere | With a welcoming, bohemian design, our favorite Commonplace Coffee location is the one nestled within the Mexican War Streets. WIth the door propped open, it’s clear that all are welcome. Perfect for a rainy day, the white designs painted on the front windows, hanging greenery, hard wood floors, and exposed brick walls make this spot a calm nook within the Northside.
The name, Commonplace, is inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem, “The Commonplace.”
The commonplace I sing;
How cheap is health! how cheap nobility!
Abstinence, no falsehood, no gluttony, lust;
The open air I sing, freedom, toleration,
(Take here the mainest lesson—less from books—less from the schools,)
The common day and night—the common earth and waters,
Your farm—your work, trade, occupation,
The democratic wisdom underneath, like solid ground for all.
It’s safe to say they’ve encapsulated the wonder of Whitman’s poem in this little coffee shop’s simple, boho design.
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- Open doors
- Boho decor
- Hanging greens + fresh plants
- Small and cozy
- Corner of Mexican War Streets
Coffee | Committed to their craft, Commonplace founders Julie and TJ Fairchild care about the fusion between art and science when brewing their coffee. “We use the artistic side to decide where we want to take our coffee, and the science behind the process to make the idea replicable and the best it can be.”
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- Devoted to craft of coffee making
- Local brewing partners
- Delicious, creamy chai
Food | A small selection of pastries and fresh squeezed juices are available, but the focus of the coffee shop is predominantly, well … coffee.
I loved this blog. I am looking forward to visiting many of these coffee shops in the future!
I’d love to hear where you go and what you drink! 🙂
Love this article so much! What a thoughtful and thorough analysis.
We are going to bookmark this and give them a try. Coffee/exploration goals!
Thank you so much! It was so much fun researching for this blog!!