Dickson Street's Common Grounds closing Feb. 21

 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/MICHAEL WOODS

Common Grounds in a 2010 file photo.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/MICHAEL WOODS Common Grounds in a 2010 file photo.

FAYETTEVILLE — The Common Grounds Gourmet Espresso Bar on Dickson Street is closing later this month after almost two decades there, the owner said Wednesday.

The restaurant, which serves alcohol, coffee, sandwiches and other food, will close Feb. 21, a post on the restaurant's Facebook page stated. Owner Kari Larson said an undisclosed buyer is under contract to buy the building, adding she's been told, "It's a successful business coming to Dickson Street."

Common Grounds opened in 1997 and is the second long-running business on Dickson to close in recent months. Jose's on Dickson Street closed in December and is expected to reopen as a JJ's Grill location this year.

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