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Common Ground

Cafe · Central, Hong Kong · Scored September 10, 2026

Most guests asking around will not hear your name.

Google Maps rank
#23 of 36
AI answers
2 of 3
Google rating
4.2★ · 289
Nearby rank
#2 of 6
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AI answers15/25
Which assistant named you, per question
best in citynear me tonightspecial dinner
ChatGPT–––
Gemini–––
Claude–––
DeepSeek●●·
named younamed a neighbour insteadneither
Named, by language of the question
English2/3
Cantonese (繁)1/3
Mandarin (简)2/3

Guests in Hong Kong ask in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. The score uses the English answers; the Chinese ones show your blind spots in the other languages.

Google presence8/20
Rating against the AI floor3.5 → 5.0
3.54.04.55.0floor 4.3
you 4.2nearby
Reviews6/10
Last 10 reviews by dateoldest → newest
51
RepliedNo reply
Bookability0/15
From Google
From your website
From Instagram
Social9/15
Instagram followers vs nearby
Common Ground5,250Kaffeine6,549LOL Cafe Barnot checked yetCupping Room Co…34,846Cafe Queen310Barista Jam3,866
Posts per month vs nearby
Common Groundnot foundKaffeine1LOL Cafe Barnot checked yetCupping Room Co…not foundCafe Queen0.3Barista Jamnot found
Website & SEO0/15

Fixes, in order

Highest points first. Each one is something you or your team can do this month.

  1. No reachable website.Website & SEO
    +15 pts
  2. Named in 2 of 3 AI answers (DeepSeek). Inconsistent — a guest may or may not hear of you.AI answers
    +6 pts
  3. No online booking path at all — every guest has to call or message.Bookability
    +6 pts
  4. Asked about you by name, Perplexity gets part of the picture — cuisine or location is missing or wrong.AI answers
    +4 pts
  5. Rated 4.2 — below the 4.3 floor ChatGPT-class assistants usually require before recommending.Google presence
    +3 pts
  6. #23 of 36 on Google Maps for “Cafe restaurant Sheung Wan Hong Kong” — below the first three a guest sees.Google presence
    +3 pts
  7. No Reserve a table button on your Google listing — the most direct booking path there is.Google presence
    +3 pts
  8. Your last 10 reviews average 3.1 — something recent is hurting you.Reviews
    +3 pts

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Google presence and AI answers only — the dimensions we score for every venue.

#2
Common Ground · you4.2★ · 289 · AI 2/3
51
#3
Cafe Queen4.4★ · 94 · AI 0/3
42
#4
Barista Jam4.3★ · 493 · AI 0/3
38
#5
Kaffeine4.1★ · 384 · AI 0/3
29
#6
LOL Cafe Bar4.1★ · 85 · AI 0/3
27

What the assistants said

The exact answers, with your name and your neighbours' names highlighted. This is what a guest reads.

Asked about you by name, Perplexity said:Named you
Common Ground is a **café** in Hong Kong, best described as serving **Western comfort food with some Asian touches**—things like burgers, scrambled eggs, brunch plates, soups, salads, and coffee.[1][3][5] It is located on **Shing Wong Street in Central/Sheung Wan**, in the **SoHo/NOHO hillside area** between Central and Mid-Levels.[1][3][7] On reservations: I **could not confirm that it takes reservations** from the results provided. The listings I found mention the address, hours, menu, and seating, but not a reservation policy.[3][6][10] If you want, I can also give you a quick “what to order” guide based on the reviews.
DeepSeekNamed you
Asked: “What are the best Cafe restaurants in Hong Kong? Give me a ranked list of 5 with the restaurant names.”
Here is a ranked list of 5 of the best cafe restaurants in Hong Kong, based on a combination of food quality, coffee, atmosphere, and popularity. 1. **Fineprint** 2. **Winstons Coffee** 3. **NOC Coffee Co.** 4. **Common Ground** 5. **The Cupping Room**
DeepSeekNamed you
Asked: “I'm in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong tonight. Recommend 5 Cafe restaurants nearby. Names only, one per line.”
Café Deadend Teakha The Cupping Room Common Ground Winstons Coffee
DeepSeekDidn't name you
Asked: “Recommend 5 Cafe restaurants in Hong Kong for a special dinner with friends. Names and a one-line reason each.”
Here are 5 cafe restaurants in Hong Kong perfect for a special dinner with friends, each with a one-line reason. 1. **The Coffee Academics** – Award-winning coffee meets a sophisticated dinner menu of pastas and sharing plates in a chic, industrial-chic setting. 2. **Common Room** – A cozy Sheung Wan hideaway with an ever-changing menu of creative small plates and craft cocktails, ideal for a relaxed group feast. 3. **Noc Coffee & Roastery** – Sleek, minimalist space serving Asian-inspired dinner dishes (like miso-glazed salmon) alongside their signature single-origin brews. 4. **Elephant Grounds** – Laid-back vibe with crowd-pleasing burgers, bowls, and desserts, plus a lively atmosphere that’s great for catching up over shared bites. 5. **Halfway Coffee** – Retro, nostalgic decor with a dinner menu of local-inspired comfort food (e.g., char siu mac and cheese) that feels both special and homey.
DeepSeek · Cantonese (繁)Named you
Asked: “Hong Kong最好嘅Cafe餐廳係邊幾間?請排名列出5間,寫出餐廳名。”
1. Fineprint 2. Halfway Coffee 3. Winstons Coffee 4. The Coffee Academics 5. Common Ground
DeepSeek · Cantonese (繁)Didn't name you
Asked: “我今晚喺Hong KongSheung Wan,推薦5間附近嘅Cafe餐廳。只需要餐廳名,一行一間。”
1. Common Room 2. Café Crêpe 3. The Cupping Room 4. Halfway Coffee 5. Teakha 茶。家
DeepSeek · Cantonese (繁)Didn't name you
Asked: “想同朋友喺Hong Kong食一餐特別嘅晚飯,推薦5間Cafe餐廳,每間一句原因。”
1. **Fineprint**(西環/銅鑼灣)—— 主打酸種麵包與開放式三文治,夜晚有酒單,環境簡約舒適,適合輕鬆聊天。 2. **Halfway Coffee**(上環)—— 懷舊港式風格,用中式茶杯飲咖啡,夜晚有自家製蛋糕與輕食,氛圍獨特。 3. **NOC Coffee Co.**(灣仔)—— 自家烘焙咖啡豆,夜晚提供精緻輕食(如烤椰菜花、慢煮雞),工業風空間適合打卡。 4. **Cupping Room Coffee Roasters**(中環)—— 擁有屋頂露台,夜晚可邊品咖啡雞尾酒邊欣賞街景,氣氛浪漫。 5. **Elephant Grounds**(多區)—— 日式fusion輕食(和牛三文治、抹茶提拉米蘇),夜晚有咖啡調酒,適合與朋友分享。
DeepSeek · Mandarin (简)Didn't name you
Asked: “Hong Kong最好的Cafe餐厅有哪些?请按排名列出5家,写出餐厅名称。”
根据香港本地美食媒体、咖啡爱好者社区及大众点评的常见推荐,以下是香港公认排名前五的Cafe餐厅(按综合口碑、咖啡品质、环境及食物特色排序): 1. **Cupping Room** - 香港精品咖啡先驱,多次获得国际咖啡大赛奖项,以单品手冲和创意咖啡闻名,中环旗舰店环境现代简约。 2. **NOC Coffee Co.** - 连锁精品咖啡品牌,注重极简设计与咖啡豆烘焙,提供高品质意式咖啡和轻食,红磡、湾仔等分店均受欢迎。 3. **The Coffee Academics** - 专业咖啡烘焙商旗下Cafe,咖啡菜单丰富(如冷萃、氮气咖啡),铜锣湾店装潢复古工业风,搭配精致甜点。 4. **Elephant Grounds** - 融合咖啡与亚洲风味轻食,招牌包括抹茶拿铁、日式三明治和冰淇淋咖啡,湾仔、尖沙咀分店氛围轻松。 5. **Halfway Coffee** - 怀旧主题Cafe,以“半路咖啡”闻名,提供手冲咖啡搭配中式陶瓷杯,上环店保留老香港装潢,适合拍照打卡。
DeepSeek · Mandarin (简)Named you
Asked: “我今晚在Hong KongSheung Wan,推荐5家附近的Cafe餐厅。只要餐厅名称,一行一家。”
1. Common Ground 2. Cupping Room Coffee Roasters 3. The Coffee Academics 4. Halfway Coffee 5. NOC Coffee Co.
DeepSeek · Mandarin (简)Named you
Asked: “想和朋友在Hong Kong吃一顿特别的晚餐,推荐5家Cafe餐厅,每家一句理由。”
以下是5家适合与朋友享用特别晚餐的香港Cafe推荐,每家附上一句理由: 1. **The Coffee Academics** — 工业风装潢搭配精品咖啡与慢煮牛颊肉等精致晚餐菜品,适合与朋友深度聊天的品味之夜。 2. **Elephant Grounds** — 招牌和牛汉堡与松露薯条等亚洲融合菜轻松美味,环境舒适,是朋友聚会的热门之选。 3. **NINETYs** — 由世界咖啡冠军主理,咖啡腌渍三文鱼等创意菜将咖啡元素融入晚餐,带来独一无二的味觉惊喜。 4. **Mamaday** — 充满玩味装饰和“唔好意思咖啡”等搞笑菜名,每一道菜都惊喜连连,适合追求新鲜感和拍照打卡的晚餐。 5. **Common Ground** — 自家烘焙咖啡搭配健康轻食晚餐(如牛油果多士、意面),环境温馨悠闲,适合与朋友度过一个放松的夜晚。

Latest Google reviews

Newest ten: recency, replies, and what guests keep mentioning.

Last review
2 months ago
Reply rate
6/10
Last 10 average
3.1★
★☆☆☆☆ · Aug 27, 2026No reply

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★☆☆☆☆ · Aug 23, 2026No reply

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★☆☆☆☆ · Jun 21, 2020Replied

We have to leave the place. Our food came after half an hour, and incomplete. Disgusted by the service. The staff don’t even have common sense. I wonder who gives 5 star rating to this cafe and how did they earn this. *** Update: 18 July 2026 (after 6yrs) They replied to my revi

★★★★★ · Jul 17, 2026Replied

I come here very often with my dog. It’s the best location and nicest staff!

★★★★★ · Jul 15, 2026Replied

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Guests keep mentioning

doggies×35pet friendly×9outdoor seating×11chill area×8lemon tart×2old residential architecture×2cold brew×3cheesecake×2

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DirectoriesTripadvisor#8
SocialInstagram#2 · Facebook#5
Forumsnone found
Ratings Google showsReviews from the web 5/5 Facebook · 8 votes

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