I've been looking for cool new brunch places in the surrounding area and the common is a great option. I had a rice bowl that was very healthy and hearty but honestly I rarely eat that kind of food at restaurants. It didn't blow me away. What really hit home was the liver pate.. I do think I'd go back for that but maybe later in the day ? The coffee is splendid. read more

Found this place as a friend recommendation. Had brunch today. We didn't what different food to eat and found this joint. It is a small cozy restaurant. We went there late Sunday afternoon and we had a our table and we ordered a eggs Benedict with smoke salmon with potatoes. Very good. Also a pastrami grill cheese sandwich. The presentation was beautiful. Over all good comfort food. Priced right. read more

The Common - Pastrami sandwich with beautiful sunny side up egg. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Perfect little brunch/lunch place around the block. Certainly fresh addition to the Bay Ridge neighborhood. read more

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Delicious and great staff! I got the poached eggs in a skillet with tomatoes and it was delicious!! Also I got a latte with almond milk. The skillet was $12 and a large latte was $4 which I feel like is reasonably priced. The staff was extremely nice and very accommodating. The table behind us was very rude to the waitress for no reason which really annoyed me. You can make a place seem bad if you like to complain but there absolutely nothing to complain about! I will definitely be back and will refer my friends as well. Also everything was very clean! The waitress accidentally touched my friends fork and immediately switched it for a new fork without her even asking. Thanks for a great meal! read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food was delicious. My friend and I shared 2 plates which they separated for us. Very friendly and overall amazing atmosphere. Would definitely suggest it!! read more

The Common - S'more French Toast Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I came here for the first time today for brunch. The environment is very warm and chic. The service is great. We sat down at the table and were instantly served cucumber infused water. My friend ordered a pistachio latte which was a large and delicious. We shared the burrata toast. I ordered the pastrami grilled cheese and my friend ordered the Mediterranean omelet. Everything was delicious and tasted very fresh! Will definitely come here again! Another place added to my list of breakfast/brunch in bay ridge. read more

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What a great addition to the brunch scene in Bay Ridge. I had the sausage skillet and it was very delicious. My wife's Eggs Benedict was also a home run. Cappuccino was also very delightful, only gripe was they don't offer iced versions of any of their coffees for some reason but I won't deduct any stars because the food and service was great. Waitress still accommodated some ice for me so I appreciate the effort. The decor is very warm and inviting and I probably will come back. read more

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Elevated comfort food at an affordable price! The chicken sandwich and fries are great! Also add the pierogi on the side!

The space is has a clean, minimalist vibe. The service here is great - our waiter was very friendly and the food was out very quickly. Our food was very fresh and delicious! The ingredients were fresh. I had an open faced sandwich- I thought the bread was a bit tough so it was a bit of a workout to get to my food. Overall, we had a great brunch and the coffee was great read more

This place has been a favorite since we discovered them about two years ago! The food is always consistently amazing, even when you carry out. A couple of favorite dishes are: the Spanish breakfast (with an extra side of avocado), breakfast nachos, and the chorizo skillet. The ingredients are fresh and the flavor combinations are just spot on! Really phenomenal service, the staff is friendly and attentive! A well rounded restaurant for sure. It has been a wonderful addition to this neighborhood and I am looking forward to many more breakfast/brunches here in the future. read more

Friendly staff members! Delicious foods to enjoy brunch and spacious area. They also have a cute deco inside to feel comfy too. There are many good options to choose from on the menu. Highly recommend the skillet, it's one of their specialty for brunch :) read more

The Common - Earl Gray Tea and cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing menu and service. We drive all the way from Rockaway to eat here. My favorite is the triple grain bowl with pulled pork avocado and egg. Also love the lemon curd yogurt w homemade granola and fruit. Just 2 of many amazing items. The owner truly makes you feel at home. I will continue to make the hike. read more

That place is underrated! THE FOOD IS AMAZING It's small and the customer service is amazing! we got back there all the times and I just love the food read more

I've been to the common two times recently and had great experiences. The eggs Benedict with salmon tasted amazing. So fresh and flavorful even down to the salad and potatoes. My boyfriend was pleased with his fish sandwich as well. I went for lunch and had the pulled pork sandwich and for an appetizer the mushroom perogis. Everything is so ascetically pleasing and tastes great. I like that they make the food right in front of you because you know it's fresh. Only critique is that it is very small inside... about 8 tables. If they start getting busy it might be problematic in the future. For now it is my favorite new spot in bay ridge. read more

The Common - Salmon eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have been curious about this place and finally had the opportunity to check it out. Nice sized menu with good selections. My friend and I ordered the skillet w/ three poached eggs in chili sauce, the eggs benedict w/ the pulled pork and the skillet pancake to share. Everything was perfect. The portions are quite generous, prices were reasonable and everything tasted fresh. We both agreed that this was some of the best casual food we have had in the neighborhood in a while. Seating was spaced out, the waiter was very attentive and we didn't feel rushed to leave. Will for sure be back to try some of the other menu options. read more

Gave them one star because they use decent packing material! We ordered Eggs Benedict which was tasteless! The The hollandaise sauce was absolutely tasteless and very little of it. The potatoes were burnt and there was no dressing on the salad. We also ordered a avocado breakfast burrito which we didn't want any Aïoli on it but got it anyways With an exorbitant amount of it on there. And the potatoes were also burnt. And absolutely tasteless. The worst food I've had in a long time McDonald's has more flavor! It was expensive the portions were small! Do not go hair horrible horrible! read more

Tasty chicken sandwich and drink. The chicken was fried and cut in strips so it was a little messy to eat (when cut in half). But overall, good spot for the neighborhood. Will definitely stop by again. read more

The Common - Chicken Sandwich; Mango Mint Iced Tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Can't believe I didn't know about this little gem! It is a small place but worth it. They have a pistachio latter that is delicious. They use a pistachio paste so you really taste it. The food is well plated and tastes delicious. Perfect little brunch spot that I can see getting super busy as the day goes on. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes and drink read more

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First visit: We had the pull pork sandwich and the gnocchi. The sandwich was really good but the gnocchi was amazing! Will definitely come again. read more

Went here for the first time and let me start off by saying I will not return. First off there wasn't a sufficient waiting area. I felt as if I was standing on top of the table next to the door. The waitress we had was very ditzy. It took about 15 minutes to get my almond matcha latte which tasted like saw dust,I had to return it. The eggs skillet in tomato sauce was salty and tasted like jarred sauce. Never ever would I return to this place. Service was horrible I didn't even want to leave a tip. read more

The Common - Food is presented well but salty and tasteless - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best brunch spot in bay ridge by far, small little store with amazing and very friendly staff. Would recommend you give their food a try! read more

The Common - Grilled Sausage, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, fresh spinach, herbs, scrambled eggs, za'atar pita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Saturday brunch, had Sausage with 3 Sunny-side eggs skillet and French Toast sandwich and they were YUMMY!!. Nice farm style atmosphere and great service. read more

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I don't understand why my order got cancelled after 40 mins of waiting. You guys either need to update your hours or not make people wait when they are hungry in order to get from a different place. Also no one picks up the phone. Get your ish together!!! read more

Really impressive menu. Worth more than 1 visit in order to try the very interesting options. Freindly staff and.nice area to walk around afterwards. read more

The Common - Smore french toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredible little gem! We flew in from Oregon and this was our first stop - so glad we found it! The staff was super friendly and efficient, the menu is really creative and everything we had was fantastic. There was a wait but I think that's expected when the place is small and the food is great. Plus, it's a nice neighborhood to wander around in. read more

Great vibes, friendly staff and food was delicious. Split a smashed avocado on toast & grilled chorizo skillet. The cucumber and lemon water was very refreshing and The iced coffee was really good, too. Wonderful first experience definitely coming back for more ! read more

The Common - Smashed Avocado ! Delicious ( half order split with wifey ) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place for breakfast. Service is quite slow. The food is all fresh and flavorful. If you're in a hurry - don't count on it.

Oh my goodness what I have been missing !!!! Checked this out from Yelp, and wow! Is it delicious. Happened to also run into my cousin and his family which was a bonus! The menu of fantastic. So many different out-of-the-box choices for breakfast and lunch. Hard to choose just one ? So I ordered two. Chips and Dip was unique and yummy and a great starter. Had the Inside Out Truffle Bun with GF bread. It was out of this world! Hubby had sausage skillet. He loved it!! Cousins had pancakes and breakfast burrito. Loved. Menu is so interesting and food so tasty;there is something for everyone!! Will be back ...! read more

This was my first visit to The Common and it won't be my last. When I walked in I was greeted with the aroma of waffles and coffee. The restaurant itself is new and very clean. The staff was very friendly and even the cooks came out to greet us. THE FOOD I started off with the lentil soup. The pastrami gave it so much flavor I wanted to lick the bowl after I was finished but then realized I was in public. My friend ordered the Cobb salad which was huge. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty with a generous portion of chicken. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The maple, honey and mustard combo was on point. read more

Decided to give this new place a try with my family on a Monday afternoon. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the Eggs Benedict with fried potatoes and arugula salad - everything was so tasty! My mom and sister had the Breakfast Burrito which they both loved. We all cleaned our plates. We will definitely be back! read more

The Common - Eggs Benedict with potatoes and arugula salad. So good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here 3 times and each time did not disappoint. For breakfast I tried one of their grain bowls which was delicious! I've also tried their s'mores French toast which was really good but I would've preferred it with less marshmallow. My favorite dish was the avocado breakfast burrito! It was so creamy on the inside but the bread wasn't soggy in the outside... it was perfect! I don't see the lunch menu online, and I forgot was it's called, but for lunch I ate a delicious bowl with a mild spicy, fried chicken, corn, rice, and greens. The chicken was so amazing along with the charred corn! I plan to go here more often and hopefully try everything on the menu! read more

great place to relax and have a great time. The staff of the restaurant are very polite and pleasant people. I advise!

I ordered to dishes on 4/30 for lunch - fish and chips and the noodle bowl... The fryer oil was obviously breaking down because the batter on the fish was soggy and burnt while the fish inside was cold... the sauce gribiche wasn't made correctly. The noodle bowl had undercooked noodles (you can tell they were not ready to do the lunch menu because they did not have salted boiling water ready and the noodles were cooked in simmering water and were sticking together) The noodle bowl had frozen, burnt corn and very salty spinach. And the worst part of the dish was the burnt fried chicken... again the fry oil. (Basic cooking!) I am talking borderline uneatable. The sauce tasting like thick peanut butter and lacked balance.... I would have let all the go and would not have written a review, but after mentioning this to the waitress, she dismissed my concerns and charged me.... let me say, I only took a few bites and left both plates uneaten. I tried to eat elsewhere but the bitter taste of burnt food destroyed my appetite for the rest of the day. read more

Best place for brunch in bay ridge, food was fresh, great service, thoroughly enjoyed the food. Not the ideal place to sit but the food makes up for it. read more

The food is so simple yet tasty and healthy! I have been to this place in person and ordered delivery. Both times I had a great experience. The delivery came very fast and the food was warm! Love this place! read more

Yikes- just came back from eating here- nope. This place was highly anticipated based on the yelp reviews and sorry but not sorry- not impressive. The place is super small and therefore limited tables. Expect to wait, which is fine for me because that is the norm of all good NYC brunches. Good thing is that you can leave your name and number and they call you back promptly. So we got seated and ordered the French toast, waffle, avocado toast and 2 lattes. The lattes came first, and was pretty good- so great beginnings. Next came the food, I knew the portions were small because they were trying to be park slopeyish...so I was fine with that. But the taste and texture of the food was lackluster. I was so disappointed. The waffle is just one waffle piece with boiled apple slices and a dab of cream. The waffle didn't taste rich, sorta diner-ish (where you pay half the price) and bland. The French toast was decent but nothing to be wowed about. The avocado toast was the major disappointment- it was a very hard rye toast (which tastes days old) topped with 5 leaves of greens, a slab of mushed avocados, yellow tomatoes (which was the prettiest and tastiest of the whole thing) and a over poached egg. My fork cut the egg in half and nothing melted over the toast - so it was basically a semi hard boiled egg on toast. For the price and wait- totally not worth coming back to. The coffee was decent AND...the service was great. The ladies that served were really nice, informative and patient! I saw them handle a table of 5 that asked every question about the menu under the sun AND for a sample. So if you want great service and coffee but mediocre and overpriced food than come on in! read more

We came for brunch on Saturday, was told 25 min wait, ended up being seated within 10-15 mins. Everything was delicious from the drinks to the food. Service is great even with all the covid regulations the service and food didn't suffer. read more

This was my first time here even though it's been in my neighborhood quite sometime now. The menu is very unique (a tad ambitious for such a small venue?) appealing to just about every palate, and the server was lovely as were the dishes. We had the eggs Benedict which was great (seasoned perfectly), as well as cappuccinos and espresso. Place was lacking a bit in ambiance (the reason I didn't give it 5 stars) as well as size (it's quite small), but was clean as a whistle. Dishes are definitely made to order and fresh. Price was about the same as most around Bay Ridge, and will definitely be coming again. A good find! read more

Super delicious food and healthy too. The chef is amazing and generous portions. love this place read more

The Common - Quinoa Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is so good, it's actually hard to explain. My wife and I went for brunch two days in a row while vacationing in Brooklyn for my birthday. Can recommend the Avocado Breakfast Burrito, The French Toast Sandwich, The Fish Sandwich and the smoothies! Creative choices in every dish and yet it still provides a comfortable familiarity. The staff was very polite. We would have enjoyed just a little more chat time with the staff but that's not a criticism. Just a personal preference. The ambiance is great. Good music, warm color palette and there's a particularly nice spot to sit and eat by the front window. We cannot wait to go back and we've already told our Brooklyn friends to check it out. Highly recommended!!! read more