# Common Grounds Howe Ave (Shelton) > Coffee shop offers a cozy, homey vibe with a drive-thru service for convenience. Atmosphere feels like relaxing in a living room, often featuring live music and a comfortable space suitable for meetings. Independent and smaller, it roasts coffee beans on-site and provides a wide variety of flavored whole beans. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Common-Grounds-Howe-Ave-Shelton - Address: 502 Howe Ave, Shelton, Connecticut, United States - Phone: +12035132370 - Website: http://www.commongrounds.com/ ## What it is good for - Cafe — 10/10 - Coffee — 8.8/10 - Pastry — 8.8/10 - Bakery — 8.3/10 - Drive Thru — 7.5/10 - Latte — 7/10 - Biscotti — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I found the coffee here to be outstanding and made fresh." - "The pastries here are fresh and delicious." - "I hate that the Drive Thru prompts you to tip." ## Good to know - The establishment has a tip prompt for card payments, which may add a 15% tip automatically. - Expect cleanliness issues as some reviews mention unsanitary conditions. - Prices are generally cheaper than larger coffee chains like Starbucks. - The owner roasts coffee beans on-site, offering unique flavors. - Drive-through customers may not need to tip, as per customer feedback. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.