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    Common Ground Workers Cafe 3543 Chestnut Ave

    3543 Chestnut Ave

    Baltimore, MD 21211


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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
    • Latte

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

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

    Seasonal Specials

    Beverage Specials

    • Spritzmas

      Sparkling orange soda with house made cinnamon cardamom syrup, topped with cranberry juice!
      $5.00
    • Better Together

      hazelnut latte topped with nutmeg & a caramel drizzle. served hot or iced with your choice of milk!
      $5.75+
    • Sugar Plum Matcha

      el’s creation of cinnamon, cardamom, smoked plum tea compote (small batch and sourced from italy), vanilla bean and demerara mixed with wight tea co matcha and served with your choice of milk.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.75+

    Food Specials

    • Southwest Sando

      Two eggs, pepperjack, avocado, mixed greens, tomato and chipotle aioli served on your choice of multigrain or a flour tortilla.
      $12.00
    • That's My Jam

      Buttermilk biscuit with two eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese and strawberry jam.
      $13.00
    • 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

    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: Karla Portillo

      Thread Coffee: Karla Portillo Microlot Notes of brownie and lime, this Honduras single origin is a great medium roast that is fudgey and smooth.
      $2.95+
    • Afterglow: Guatemala Iced Coffee

      $4.95
    • Half Caf

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

      Batch brewed drip coffee from local Maryland roasters.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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.
      $4.75+
    • 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)
      $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!
    • Raspberry Lemon Bread Pudding

      $6.50
    • Coconut Milk Flan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.50

    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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • OG Chocolate Chip Muffin

      $4.50
    • OG Cinnamon Espresso Muffin

      $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!
    • Gluten Free Lemon Poppy 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 Cinnamon Cardamom 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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Almond Croissant

      $6.00
    • Chocolate Almond Croissant

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.25
    • Apricot Streusel Danish

      $5.25
    • Ube Cream Cheese Danish

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Garlic Cheddar Thyme Monkey Bread

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.75
    • Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Cruffin

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Lavender Lemon Monkey Bread

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • 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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Blueberry Lemon Scone

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Strawberry Lavander 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
    • Peanut Butter Chip Cookie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75
    • Vegan Oatmeal Craisin

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Ube Crinkle Cookie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.75

    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, ect.

      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

      $2.75
    • Side of Avocado

      $2.50
    • Just Vegan Bacon

      $4.25

    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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.95
    • The Beyond Egg & Cheese

      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

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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to Common Ground Workers Cafe, the newly reopened and improved version of the decades-old cafe you know and love! Worker owned and operated, kept alive by the love and support of our workers and incredible community members, we strive for excellence in coffee, baked goods, and our takes on classic sandwiches! Feel free to swing by and grab something to go or spend time in our dining room.

    Location

    3543 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211

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