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I had high hopes for brunch at The Commons, but unfortunately, the food was just mediocre. None of the dishes really stood out, and the flavors were fairly bland for a brunch spot. Making matters worse, the wait was entirely too long to justify the average meal. On the positive side, the staff was very helpful and gave us great recommendations while we were ordering. Sadly, the excellent service couldn't completely make up for the lackluster food and long delays.
A local brunch spot with great food and cozy atmosphere. Came here on a Saturday-- it was packed but the wait was only 5 minutes. The hostess and waitress was super friendly and got us seated right away. We got the eggs benedict with ham and sausage skillet. Both were very good.
Came here for brunch and arrived around 1120ish AM. All the tables were filled so I put my name down and waited outside. It took about 10-15 minutes for us to get seated and the service was so friendly. There was so many delicious dishes and I decided to go with the lebanese skillet breakfast and a cappuccino. My friend got the pulled pork bowl and we decided to get the pancake to share. The dishes came out pretty quickly and at the same time. It was so hearty and filling and wasn't heavy at all. The pancake also had a great taste and crunch from the skillet. It wasn't sweet at all so it was easier to eat. The portions are perfect! The staff and ambiance are so lovely and I'm looking forward to trying the other dishes.
I usually go to their Park Slope location, but I stopped by the Bay Ridge one for a late morning brunch and loved it just as much. The space has that cozy, homey Bay Ridge vibe, feels bright, casual, and unpretentious. Service was friendly and attentive. The food here is inventive yet approachable. My must order is always the chicken liver mousse, hands down one of my favorite things on the menu. It's so smooth, rich, and creamy, honestly legit. I just wish it came with better or at least warm pita to do it justice. I also really like the breakfast sausage skillet, crispy lox potato, and Spanish breakfas, all flavorful, balanced, and perfect for the cozy brunch mood. I tried the Reuben sandwich this time too, flavor was there, but the bread was almost inedibly chewy, kind of a dense rye sourdough situation. It's a solid neighborhood brunch pick overall, but seating is limited, so expect a bit of a wait during prime weekend hours. Still, worth it every time.
Delicious brunch spot around the bay ridge area! Staff + service was excellent. Limited seating though. A large variety of delicious items to choose from. The lattes were well made & delicious! The skillet pancake was ok. I enjoyed the crispy potato tart with lox, egg and salad & the 3 poached egg w Lebanese spiced sauce, meatballs and potatoes and pita bread - delish.
"The Common was created by a team of professionals and foodies. Here we cook and serve food that we would like to eat ourselves. Open kitchen and limited amount of seats let us keep the place cozy and intimate, just like home. We make sure to buy from local purveyors, coffee roasters, and bakers." Home is where the heart is and there is nothing quite like a home cooked meal. I have to say most Bay Ridgians enjoy dining local and in our neighborhood. I love to support neighborhood gems because majority of restaurant owners here, love their clients, establish loyalty through cooking delicious food and provide consistent great customer service. I was in the mood for a " comfort food"breakfast, you know, eggs, avocado, mozzarella, tomato, deliciousness and I found it on the menu simply named "Breakfast Sandwich". Which consists of voila: Mozzarella, avocado, tomato jam, arugula, crispy bacon, dijonaise, sunny side up egg between multigrain toasts. I ordered this sans the bacon ( requested turkey bacon which they do not have). What arrived in my plate was this decadent open faced egg sandwich that looked delectable.. and was!! Let's first talk about the wheat toast: I tasted it naked and it simply melted in my mouth. The ingredients worked well together, perfect synchronicity. I used one half of the toast to sop up any fallen ingredients. Highly recommend! For a drink, I wanted something a bit different, thus, ordered the Mango Mint Peach tea, fruity with a hint of mint. Loved it and went well with the Sammy! There are lovely options besides breakfast sandwiches like quinoa, oatmeal, granola, pancakes, French toast.. breakfast is served all day and lunch is served @noon. I arrived before 12 and was told I can order breakfast or lunch. It has a cozy, intimate vibe which I love.. one where you can dine solo, or do work or read or just enjoy the fabulous food. I will make "The Common" my home away from home. Additionally, there are cooking classes in their Park Slope location; the courses look great: Italian feast, Moroccan cooking, Wine Pairing and many more. Check out their website for more info. More to come from me.. The Common is located on 9406 3rd Avenue
I enjoyed the foods here. We ordered to share: Salmon Eggs Benedict Plate, Pastrami Hash and Egg, Pimento cheese and corn bread, Croast. The salmon eggs benefit plate was nice, very savory. The pastrami hash and egg also very savory. The croast was ok - my least favorite. The pimento cheese and corn bread was so delicious - my most favorite! The staff was very friendly & nice. Plenty of seating inside.
We were in the neighborhood and wanted to tried this place on a Sunday afternoon. Ended up waiting for almost an hour. The place is very small and less than 10 tables in side. The food is decent. Nothing stands out much. Chicken liver mousse-not my kind of thing. The liver tasted a bit fishy to me. But my friends like it. 4/10 3 poached eggs skillet-looks better than its taste. Lack some kind of flavor to make it pop. 6/10 Chicken sandwich-flavorful. Fries is a plus. We finished the fries. 7/10 Chicken and waffles-not bad. If they give some syrup on the side, it might make it better. 8/10. If you don't want to wait a long line, don't come here on a Sunday. We stopped by at 1:30PM on Sunday and didn't get seated until almost 2:30PM. There's no waiting area inside so you have to wait outside. It's not worth it to wait in the heat on a summer day. Really.
Went to try the brunch at this place it was so delicious!! Got the fish & chip and chicken & waffle !! It is very good!! Worth going there for brunch .. only thing is place is always packed!!
A common was and continues to be one of my favorite spots in Bay Ridge for breakfast but also for lunch. I normally have breakfast there and the choices are wonderful. The food is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious and Ivan the manager is terrific. I always feel welcomed there. Service is excellent and it's just a nice cozy spot to meet someone for a delicious meal. Highly recommended. Apologies no photos this time.
I'm shocked and appalled I haven't been here sooner! When my husband suggested we come to the Common for breakfast during our stay-cation, I was 1) surprised he picked a place and 2) that none of my friends had already recommended we give this place a try. We did however make the mistake of not making reservations before coming on a Wednesday morning after 10AM and know better for next time. Their menu is very unique with bold flavors and it worth a thorough look over before sitting down. Make the most of your wait time and really read it over, and ask if they are also serving lunch as well, which will further confuse you in your decision-making process. After looking at their pictures here on Yelp, I was firmly decided on their caramel hot latte while my hubby wanted to try their iced pistachio coffee. To me, my caramel latte was a the clear winner when it not only came to presentation, but the TASTE as well! Delicious down to the last sip! I tried to lick the inside of the mug once or twice, but didn't want to further endure the looks my husband was giving me across the table. For the main entree, I decided on their Croast, which is fairly new to their menu. This is a croissant with a poached egg on to, smothered in a cream mushroom sauce - what's not to love?!? This dish was fabulous! The depth of flavor and savoriness far exceeded my expectations of the portion. The portion isn't huge for a reason, and allows you to take in every taste your tastebuds can offer. My husband's breakfast sandwich was simple and yet packed a surprising punch with their bacon jam. This is a sandwich not to sleep on! From the staff to the vibe to the food and their other patrons, this place is a much needed gem; support local and get your breakfast here!
Service 10/10, food 10/10. Every was so fresh and came out quickly, there was a short wait on a Saturday morning but they turn tables at a good rate and we didn't feel rushed at all. Can't wait to come back and try more
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the creative, tasty food, friendly, attentive staff, and cozy, inviting atmosphere. Drinks are also well liked.
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3 years ago
Tried to come on a Thursday morning and the wait was 45 minutes for 2 people but came back on a Friday morning and there was no wait for 3. Food was good, cute local breakfast or brunch place. Would want to come back to try lunch sometime! read more
6 years ago
This little place has stepped up the menu since opening as most places do during the dial in period, and has been a quick lunch go to being right around the corner from my house glad to see a good small business opening up on 3rd. My advice get the chicken and waffles if you ask the wife is was the best fish and chips ever. Staff is friendly and receptive. Sometimes there is a wait because it is small but if you ask me it's worth it. Updates! This place reopened today and when I called the phone wasn't going through but when I walked in they were open and had some phone issues so glad to have them back Bought to eat my inside out truffle bun and so is my wife!!!! read more
7 years ago
Small but nice place ,friendly staff . We didn't really the food, for me i here was no taste and for the size of portion kind of expensive read more
4 years ago
Wow this is a little gem right in bay ridge. Although it is only a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant the food we had was impeccable. Both menus are available to order from so there is A lot of options. We shared the crispy York potatoes which came with a goat cheese yogurt sauce on the side. these potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside, the sauce was a great pairing. I then had as my main course the Spanish breakfast, first, want to acknowledge that they listened to my request of over cooking the scramble eggs as I do not like watery eggs. The meal overall was filling and yummy, highly recommended. My friend got the three grain bowl with tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado, pickled radish and sunny eggs. If aaa a lot and can be shared. Although a hearty meal, she mentioned it lacked a bit of flavor so she asked for a side of the goat cheese yogurt! Since the place is small, prepare to wait a bit for sitting. read more
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My wife and I were looking for a place to have a Valentine's lunch. I turned to Yelp to see what was nearby. We stumbled across The Common and figured their menu looked interesting so we headed down there. The place is small, cozy, and almost had a "I'm in my kitchen" feel. Probably because all the cooking is done right there in the middle of the restaurant along one wall - surrounded by the tables. It's actually pretty cool to see the chef whip up tasty creations right there. The uniqueness of the menu made choosing a meal tough by I opted for the corn chowder and chicken sandwich. My wife got the burger. Lemme tell you something folks, I've never had a corn chowder with dried prosciutto in it. It was phenomenal. Tasted homemade and I even asked and was told that everything is made from scratch in house. The burger my wife ordered was as if they took fresh unfrozen beef and slapped together an amazing patty. It was done right and seasoned with perfection. The chicken sandwich I ordered blew my mind. Again, it was as if they took a chicken cutlet and battered and seasoned it just like homemade. The mustard was a masterpiece on your taste buds. The service was great. The girls there were very attentive and polite. All in all I'm looking to come back here pretty soon to check out some other tasty dishes. We complimented the owner and chef on our way out and told them to keep up the great work and creative, tasty menu! read more
5 years ago
I have been meaning to dine here for awhile because the word of mouth has spread across Brooklyn about this place, and boy did it live up to the hype. When there is a line of people waiting outside in the middle of a weekday, you know it must be good! The portions are generous, the presentation, lovely, the prices reasonable and everything was delicious. My only gripe is that it was pretty warm inside, but other than that, a very pleasant experience. There were so many interesting items on the menu that I had a difficult time deciding, so obviously we will be back! read more
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Good news! Another new cool hip place on my block. Very friendly staff. High quality products. Just ask for vegan and gluten free options. Top avocado toast. Coming back for a lunch. read more
5 years ago
The three egg skillet with chili was VERY filling. We thought we were ordering the other popular skillet but this one was pretty good. Not really what I was expecting when I ordered chili, but it wasn't bad, good flavors. The bacon was dripping in oil. My favorite part of this meal was the hashbrowns. Super crispy, not over cooked, and very well seasoned. Didn't even need ketchup. read more
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8 years ago
Amazing cozy spot ! Wonderful for brunch. Food is great , very tasty, satisfying and portions are big . Highly recommended for all locals . We will be back for sure. read more
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5 years ago
Best brunch place in Bay Ridge. I miss this place so much. I am so glad they are still here a year later of COVID. The food and ingredients here are so tasty and fresh and I can't wait to come back more often. My favorite items are the Mediterranean Omelet Plate, mango mint iced tea, and asking for a side of hash brown!!! Hash browns are unbeatable and so crispy and I can eat them all day!!! They are so nice and able to offer a side of the crispy hash brown. read more
4 years ago
I can not seem to love it here and I really want to! I have ordered here at least five times since my original review and each time it's the same, mediocre food that is nothing to write home about. So far, I've had the chicken sandwich, two grain bowls, and the warm salad, and each time I felt jipped of my money. Today I ordered the cavatelli with smoked tomatoes, bacon, corn, and topped with slices of prosciutto. The pasta was cooked to perfection but that was all that was great about this dish. It had a literal half slice of bacon, I found maybe two tomatoes and it was overly salty (prosciutto is already loaded with salt and it was too much together). Sigh. This place just doesn't do it for me. read more
5 years ago
Unbelievably delicious! The place is small but they will take your phone number and call you when your table is ready. Their menu is very eclectic and everything looks and sounds delicious. I said delicious twice bc it is! The staff of one waitress is pleasant and helpful to navigate through the menu. She truly is a workaholic with an amazing attitude. The pierogi are phenomenal! Order them with your meal. This is a must for breakfast or lunch. read more
6 years ago
Amazing from the moment I walked in . We got our temperature checked and a paper to fill out our name that had our temperatures on it . Very well prepared for covid tracking . The waitress is SOOO sweet , very polite . Excellent service . The food was delicious . I got the skillet with potatoes , eggs ,sausage and avocado . Also the French toast with Nutella . My cappachino was very good. Overall I was very impressed with with everything . Even though the food was delicious . The #1 thing that stood out to me was our waitress . Don't ever get rid of her . EXCELLENT SERVICE WITH A SMILE . Will return ! One suggestion fresh squeezed OJ would be awesome !!!!! read more
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Came here for brunch and 10/10, would come back again to try the other things on the menu! We got the sweet potato wedges which surprisingly tasted really good with the feta cheese and hazelnuts. I got the Eggs Benedict with fried chicken and the chicken was perfectly crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. My boyfriend got the Pastrami Hash and Eggs and that was tasty too, very filling! read more
5 years ago
Better to go during a weekday. Weekends is a long wait. Be prepared to wait if you do go. The potatoes are so good. The food in general was good. Service was good. read more
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4 years ago
The breakfast naan was yummy; but the French toast was over toasted, burnt. Service was good. The place is small but cozy. I would go back again. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Came in for brunch - got the eggs Benedict and liver mousse. I waited about 15 minutes for a table. Would highly recommend trying this place out! read more
5 years ago
There is nothing "Common" about this unique little gem! The service was exceptional and the food was so good that everyone at our table left their plates completely clean. This says a lot since their portions are pretty large. I had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and fries on the side , my mom had the same but with cured ham and house potatoes, and my boyfriend had the crispy chicken sandwich with fries. We also got the French toast sandwich to split for dessert and my gosh.. it was magical. My mouth is watering from just thinking about how warm and flavorful it was. Everything was cooked perfectly. They made me a hot chocolate with a shot of espresso (I call it a CHOCOLADA in my home town) and you can tell it was made from scratch. I tasted the fresh chocolate, notes of nutmeg and even rose! Our waitress and the service was also on point! I can't say enough wonderful things about this charming little place and I can't wait to visit again. read more
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7 years ago
Actual rating: 3.5 I came for Saturday brunch and I wrote my name down for the waitlist. It was around 15 mins so I grabbed some Starbucks a few blocks away. Once I was seated, my order was immediately taken and the wait game began! We ordered potatoes to share, skillet eggs with chorizo and eggs Benedict, and also a mango iced tea. I was honestly disappointed with the potatoes to share because there was barely any seasoning, it wasn't flavored at all; I barely tasted the rosemary! My skillet eggs were decent and I really enjoyed the chorizo, however I felt that it was too much egg and started getting very full after a few bites. My boyfriend liked his eggs Benedict with fried chicken, BUT the fried chicken could of used some more flavor as well. I noticed that we were drenching our food in hot sauce just so we could have some semblance of flavoring, and it helped a tad bit. Lastly, the mango ice tea isn't your typical tea thays sweet. The tea was more light and bland tasting, I wouldn't order it again. But, the service was excellent and I like how they give out cucumber water here! read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
Didn't know this place was quite popular. Got there around 1pm on a weekday and waited for 50min for three people seating, but the delicious food made it worth it! We ordered a caramel latte, mango mint drink, black coffee, breakfast waffle, Californian omelette, fish and chips and chicken and waffles. The latte art was very well-done! The art stayed in good shape as I drank it. The mango mint drink tasted a bit more bland, less mango and just a little minty. The omelette was delicious with the small yellow cherry tomatoes! The fish was fried very nicely and soft on the inside. The fries was crunchy and you can tell it's not made with old oil. The breakfast waffle was decent. The chicken was tender, tasted better when it's still hot. The waffles with syrup was good and had the right amount of softness and bite. Ambience in the restaurant was nice. Staff was polite and though they were busy with just two people, they served quality food and still came by to check on us. Maybe it's cause the wait already made me hungry but everything tasted so good, I'd definitely come back! read more
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7 years ago
This is my everyday brunch place! I love it to the absolute max. All of the ingredients are fresh and different. My favorite is the chicken liver mousse. I hope this place stays around for a long time. read more
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9406 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Fort Hamilton, Bay Ridge
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(718) 680-3030
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https://www.thecommonbrooklyn.com
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Do you take reservations?
Do they have indoor seating now?
Yes indoor seating & limited outdoor seating is available!
Do they have all day lunch/dinner?
They serve breakfast/lunch and brunch from the time they open to closing. Call and check for closing hours because most days they close around 3pm.
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