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Common Ground Workers Cafe 3543 Chestnut Ave

3543 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD
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Seasonal Specials
Beverages
Bakery Items
Kitchen
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Featured Items

  • Egg & Cheese Sandwich

    Soft egg and melted cheddar on choice of a bagel or toast. Add choice of breakfast meat or toppings to customize!
    $6.75
  • Bagel

    Your choice of bagel with your choice of spread. (VEGAN OPTIONS)
    $2.75
  • Latte

    Two shots of espresso with your choice of steamed milk.
    $4.50+

Seasonal Specials

Beverage Specials

  • The Love Below

    Refresh yourself with this flowery, sweet spritz that reminds you of falling in love on a hot hot day. Vanilla Syrup, Sparkling Blood Orange, and Dragon Jasmine Pearl & Butterfly Pea Flower tea topped off with strawberries and an edible orchid!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00
  • Hoot 'n' Holler

    Nate's Peach and Jalapeno Sweet Tea! A sweet and spicy treat! Juicy peach and bright jalapeno mingle with oleo saccharum to compliment robust Assam tea for a flavorful hot weather classic!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Vietnamese Cold Brew Latte

    Jax’s musings for bringing robusta beans into our co-op! Caphe Roasters Robusta Toasted Oat Beans, Cold Brewed for 12 hours and served sweetened with your choice of milk!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.75
  • Better Together

    hazelnut latte topped with nutmeg & a caramel drizzle. served hot or iced with your choice of milk!
    $5.75+
  • Spiced Orange Spritz (spritzmas no cranberry)

    Sparkling orange soda with house made cinnamon cardamom syrup!
    $5.00

Food Specials

  • Vegan Bahn Mi

    Tempeh Bacon, Vegan Mayo, Cucumber, Cilantro, House-made Pickled Daikon and Carrot on a toasted demi baguette
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00
  • Pizza Bagel

    Your choice of bagel with house made pizza sauce, nut-free basil pesto, and provolone cheese. Topped with garlic powder, oregano and red chili flakes!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • That's My Jawn!

    Jalapeno-Cheddar biscuit with two eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese and peach-jalapeno chutney.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.00
  • It's Gouda Thyme Sandwich

    $9.00

Beverages

Coffee & Tea

Jump start your morning with something simple and effective - locally roasted coffee and specialty teas by Harney & Sons
  • House Drip: Friend Blend

    Friend Blend: Our Custom Roast with Thread! With tasting notes of Earthy, Nutty and Funky, we are super proud of this collab! This blend is equal parts Colombia, Ethiopia, and Honduras.
    $2.95+
  • Featured Drip: Soft Serve

    Thread Coffee: Soft Serve This Summer Blend is a true Medium Roast and features tasting notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, with a creamy body! Blend of Mexico and Honduras washed coffee!
    $2.95+
  • Afterglow: Guatemala Iced Coffee

    $4.95
  • Half Caf

    Batch brewed drip coffee from local Maryland roasters.
    $2.75+
  • Decaf Colombia

    Batch brewed drip coffee from local Maryland roasters.
    $2.75+
  • Cafe Au Lait

    Locally roasted drip coffee with choice of steamed milk. Friend Blend: earthy and nutty medium roast Telamo: light and floral medium roast
    $3.95+
  • Cold Brew

    We steep our ground coffee in cold water over 24 hours to make a smooth and delicious cold brew.
    $4.95
  • Unsweetened Iced Tea

    Traditional unsweetened black iced tea.
    $3.95
  • Specialty Hot Tea

    A variety of teas from Harney & Son
    $3.25+
  • Specialty Iced Teaaaaa

    Made-to-order iced tea from your choice of Harney & Son teas.
    $4.15
  • Craig (Iced Coffee Light Ice)

    $4.50

Specialty Beverages

Feeling fancy? Grab one of these classics.
  • Latte

    Two shots of espresso with your choice of steamed milk.
    $4.50+
  • Cappuccino

    Double espresso with steamed milk and foam.
    $3.95+
  • Flat White

    Double espresso with steamed milk and foam.
    $3.95
  • Cortado

    Double shot of espresso with equal part steamed milk.
    $3.50+
  • Traditional Macchiato 4oz

    Traditional style: double shot with a dash of foam on top.
    $3.25
  • Espresso

    Double or quad shot of locally roasted espresso.
    $2.95+
  • Americano

    Double or wuad shot of espresso with hot water(or cold.) Syrups are measured according to size: small gets 2 pumps, large gets 3.
    $3.25+
  • Mocha Latte

    Double shot of espresso mixed with chocolate and topped with steamed milk.
    $5.25+
  • Matcha Latte

    Matcha green tea concentrate with choice of steamed milk. Syrups are measured according to size: small gets 2 pumps, large gets 3.
    $4.95+
  • Cafe Miel

    Hot latte with honey & vanilla topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    $5.50+
  • London Fog

    Earl Grey tea and choice of steamed milk with vanilla syrup. Syrups are measured according to size: small gets 2 pumps, large gets 3.
    $4.75+
  • Tea Latte

    Harney & Son tea of your choosing topped with steamed milk.
    $4.75+
  • Masala Chai

    Traditional spiced chai concentrate steamed with choice of milk. (VEGAN)
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.75+
  • Vanilla Chai

    Sweetened and spiced black tea blend with choice of steamed milk (contains dairy).
    $4.50+
  • Hot Chocolate

    Dark chocolate sauce mixed with choice of steamed milk.
    $3.00+
  • Cold Milk

    a 20 oz. cup of regular milk or an alternative milk of your choice. Add your favorite flavor to make it a sweet treat.
    $3.00
  • Milk Steamer

    A coffee free alternative, steamed milk of your choice. Add your favorite flavor to make it a sweet treat.
    $3.00+
  • Lavender Thyme Spritz

    House made lavender thyme syrup with sparkling lemonade served over ice.
    $5.00
  • Jody (iced oat quad cortado*add vanilla*extra ice)

    $6.25
  • Kristina!!! (Quad Iced Espresso)

    $4.00
  • Alex n Lauren (8oz Latte Oat Milk)

    $4.00
  • Griffin!!! (Quad Iced Espresso, x ice, lil oat milk)

    $4.00

Frozen Drinks

Try one of our frozen drinks! We've got your classics and our famous Chai PB Banana Smoothie.
  • Chai Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Chai concentrate, peanut butter, banana, almond milk and ice (contains dairy - choose masala chai option for dairy-free!)
    $7.95
  • Frozen Chai Latte

    Chai concentrate and choice of milk blended with ice. (contains dairy.)
    $7.95
  • Frozen Mocha Latte

    Double shot of espresso, chocolate sauce and choice of milk blended with ice. (Contains Milk)
    $7.95
  • Frozen Vanilla Latte

    Double shot of espresso with vanilla syrup and choice of milk blended with ice. (Contains Milk)
    $7.95
  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    Whole banana and strawberries blended with milk of your choice and honey.
    $7.95

Bakery Items

Bakery Specials

Seasonal goodies, special treats and anything our bakers come up with that will only be around til we sell out!
  • Apple Cinnamon Roll

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.50
  • Oatmeal Cream Pie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Apple Crumble Pie Slice

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.25
  • Pumpkin Pie Slice

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.75
  • Ube Pie Slice

    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Ube Pie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $38.00
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Bread

    $3.75
  • Pumpkin Bread

    $3.50
  • Apple Cider Loaf Slice

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.75
  • Pumpkin Cinnamon Cupcake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.50
  • Halloween Rat Cupcake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Pumpkin Brownies

    $6.00

OG Muffins

Our OG sour cream based muffins! We will always have Blueberry Streusel and Chocolate Chip! Other flavors rotate daily.
  • OG Blueberry Streusel Muffin

    $4.50
  • OG Chocolate Chip Muffin

    $4.50
  • OG Ube Streusel Muffin

    $4.50
  • OG Raspberry Peanut Butter Chip Muffin

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50

Vegan Muffins

Our vegan muffins made entirely plant based. Flavor rotates daily!
  • Vegan Blueberry Oat Muffin

    $4.75

Gluten Free Muffins

Our gluten free muffins made with potato and tapioca starch, no nut flours! Flavor rotates daily!
  • GF Raspberry Muffin

    $4.75

GF & V Muffins

Our gluten free and vegan muffins made with potato and tapioca starch, no nut flours and plant based! Flavor rotates daily!
  • GF/V Gingerbread Muffin

    $4.75

Croissants

Croissants baked in house, everyday! Cruffins and Monkey Bread available only on the weekend and our Danish flavors rotate daily!
  • Butter Croissant

    $4.50
  • Chocolate Croissant

    $5.25
  • Almond Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Chocolate Almond Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.25
  • Earl Grey Blackberry Danish

    $5.25
  • Blueberry Lemon Danish

    $5.25
  • Mini Almond Croissants

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Lavender Lemon Monkey Bread

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.75
  • Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.25
  • Cruffin

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Morning Bun

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00

Biscuits & Scones

House baked biscuits & scones. We have jalapeno, buttermilk and blueberry lemon everyday! We have one rotating flavor of scone :)
  • Buttermilk Biscuit

    $3.25
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit

    $4.25
  • Blueberry Lemon Scone

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.25
  • Pumpkin Scone

    $4.25

Cookies

Cookies baked in house and flavor combinations that are staple items and some that are out of this world!
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.75
  • Smores Cookie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.25
  • White Chocolate Craisin Cookie

    $3.75

Kitchen

Breakfast

Get your day started with a classic or try one of our specialty items!
  • Bagel

    Your choice of bagel with your choice of spread. (VEGAN OPTIONS)
    $2.75
  • Toast, etc.

    Your choice of bread with your choice of spread. (VEGAN OPTIONS)
    $2.75
  • Quiche

    Homemade quiche by the slice, with the option of vegetarian or meat. Varieties rotate daily!
    $8.75
  • Egg & Cheese Sandwich

    Soft egg and melted cheddar on choice of a bagel or toast. Add choice of breakfast meat or toppings to customize!
    $6.75
  • Hampden Special

    Two soft eggs, candied bacon, Swiss cheese, mixed greens, and garlic aioli on buttered, toasted ciabatta.
    $12.75
  • Nova Sandwich

    Nova lox, cream cheese, capers, tomato, and red onion on your choice of a bagel.
    $13.95
  • Avocado Toast

    One thick slice of toasted Multi-grain, half avocado, House Pico, a soft egg, finished with olive oil and sea salt.
    $9.75
  • Ham and Cheese Croissant

    Croissant with ham, house made béchamel sauce and your choice of cheese!
    $7.75
  • Just One Egg

    $1.50
  • Just Bacon

    A single soft egg.
    $2.75
  • Just Pork Sausage

    $2.75
  • Just Turkey Sausage

    $2.75
  • Just Beyond Sausage

    $4.50
  • Just Ham

    OUT OF STOCK
    $2.75
  • Side of Avocado

    $2.50
  • Just Vegan Bacon

    $4.25
  • Just Cream Cheese 2oz

    $1.00

Lunch Sandwiches

Try one of our signature sandwiches! All lunch sandwiches come with a side of potato chips. Sub any side salad for $2.50.
  • Elm

    House chicken salad with bacon, muenster cheese and sweet red pepper relish on multigrain bread.
    $13.75
  • Hickory

    Bacon, lettuce and tomato with homemade chimichurri sauce, chipotle mayo, and avocado on sourdough bread.
    $13.75
  • Keswick

    Turkey breast, nut-free basil pesto, provolone cheese, and tomato on multigrain bread.
    $13.25
  • Powers

    Hummus, Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado, and Spinach on toasted Rye
    $12.75

Soup & Salads

For when you want to eat leaves.
  • House Salad

    Spring mix, carrots, cucumbers, almonds, citrus vinaigrette.
    $7.00

Retail

Some of our house-made options and quick grab and go snacks!
  • Chicken Salad

    $2.75+
  • Turkey

    $5.00
  • Cream Cheese

    $6.25+
  • Banana

    $2.00
  • Uglies Chips Sea Salt

    $2.75
  • Uglies Chips Salt & Vinegar

    $2.75
  • Uglies Chips BBQ

    $2.75
  • Uglies Jalapeño Chips

    $2.75

Vegan Specials

  • Vegan Hickory

    Vegan BLT made with Lightlife vegan bacon, mixed greens, tomato, avocado, vegan chipotle aioli, and chimichurri on toasted sourdough - comes with side chips
    $14.95
  • The Beyond Egg & Chz

    Vegan Just Egg, Beyond sausage, vegan cheddar, tomato, onion, and mixed greens on toasted ciabatta
    $13.95
  • To Infinity and Beyond

    Vegan burrito with beyond sausage, vegan cheddar, avocado, tomato, mixed greens and vegan chipotle aioli on a flour tortilla
    $14.00
  • Vegan Bahn Mi

    Tempeh Bacon, Vegan Mayo, Cucumber, Cilantro, House-made Pickled Daikon and Carrot on a toasted demi baguette
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00

Pay It Forward

Donations

  • Pay It Forward: Drink Donation

    $2.00
  • Pay It Forward: Food Donation

    $5.00
  • Pay It Forward: Food + Drink Donation

    $7.00
  • Tiered Community Fund Donation

Turkey

$5.00
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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Common Ground Workers Cafe Location and Ordering Hours

(443) 438-5505
3543 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Open now • Closes at 2:30PM
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