Common Ground Vibe Cafe Pairs Art With Coffee In Lombard

LOMBARD, IL — Common Grounds Vibe Cafe recently opened at 22 W. St. Charles Rd. in Lombard, bringing artisanal coffees, teas, smoothies and a passion for the arts.

Before branching out with coffee shops, the family-owned Common Grounds was estabished in 2016 as a nonprofit located in DeKalb. with an aim to "[create] a space where anyone can get inspired," according to a former fundraiser page.

By 2022, Common Grounds had opened a cafe that "resonated with Northern Illinois University students, musicans and local artists," per the page description. They established an LLC, ultimately closing their DeKalb shop and shifting gears to come to downtown Lombard.

Common Grounds Vibe Cafe will offer coffee roasted by the Lombard-based Spritus Roastery. In addition to coffee, chai and customizable smoothies, the cafe will offer locally sourced treats from Lombard Prairie Co-Op.

The cafe hopes to nourish local artists and performers creatively, as well, with art-focused events and initiatives. The space is filled with books, games an easel and other materials that aim to inspire guests.

On Oct. 24, they will host a special event that welcomes, poets, artists, musicians and other creatives to enjoy pizza and decaffeinated coffee in an art-making session from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. They are typically closed for business Friday nights.

Common Grounds Vibe Cafe is open Monday through Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.