"My first time to Commonplace with my better half this Friday, and we just loved our time here. Situated in an old bank building, there's plenty of room to enjoy your coffee, study, or have a lunch date. Not only do they have delicious coffee and a great cappuccino, but they also offer a great selection of teas, hot chocolate, chai lattes and food offerings such as: bagels, sandwiches, muffins, danishes, cinnamon rolls. I loved how they transformed the old bank vault into the perfect little study/work nook. Thank you to Emma for the wonderful, friendly service. I now have a reason to return to South Knox for the perfect brew. And also want to try their winter berry bread that I saw in the case next time."

"Common Place Coffee Shop absolutely nails it. The coffee is consistently excellent, the drinks are well-balanced (not overdone or gimmicky), and the food is clearly made with care and quality ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming without trying too hard, and the staff knows what they’re doing. I work for PFG, so I’m around food and beverage every day and have a pretty high bar when it comes to quality. When you spend your life around great products, you know immediately when something is done right — and Common Place gets it right across the board."

"I am new to the area. So I was trying many coffee shops near me. Although service was nice, muffin was ok, coffee good but nothing too special, the furniture in this place was so disgusting. Every couch and cushy chair had stains all over. No one even seems to try and clean. It was so gross even where I will not return. A coffee shop for me is a place to relax or concentrate so hood coffee and atmosphere is important to me. So I had to get up and leave."

"GO TO coffeeplace in knoxville. Its so unique and comforting that it creates the perfect ambiance to get some coffee and study or play a board game or just even hangout. On top of that their coffee is excellent, they make all their syrups homemade. I have not tried their food but it looked good. Overall is just a cool location that you have to check out. 4.5/5"

"This is one of those places that is unique because it has a very pleasant and calming environment. The food and drinks are great and fresh. The workers are very kind and patient. Plus, I love the very creative decorations and spots. I love the vault!. It had two private rooms that are fantastic if you need to be away and quiet to concentrate. They also have tables, regular chairs and couches and chairs that are more home like. All in all, I highly recommend this place. Every time I'm in the area I try to go there.."