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    The Commoner

    4.1 (70 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    THE COMMONER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Interior
    Dawn M.

    The space is charming, white washed with dark oak, sports themed. The shiny glazed tiles reflect the light beautifully. Warm and cozy. A great place to meet friends for a beer, a bite and a good gab. Tried the crab cakes. Possibly the best I've had. The accompanying sauces both complimented and added punch. Small but mighty selection of wines, beers and scotches. Staff were great!

    Nashville Hot Chicken
    Michelle C.

    My fiancé and I went with our cousins to The Commoner for brunch over the Christmas break. The restaurant had a cozy vibe with all these vintage furnitures and finishings. My fiancé for the Southern Chicken Sandwich and I got this Nashville Hot Chicken. Although the chicken was juicy and the batter was crispy, the spice level of the Nashville hot chicken was disappointing. The jalapeño in the southern chicken sandwich was spicier than the Nashville hot chicken. My chicken had a lot of thick batter and it was also very oily as well. The toast under the Nashville hot chicken was underwhelming and it soaked up all the oil, causing it to be soggy. The service was also pretty slow unfortunately, but the waitress was nice though.

    Anthonie F.

    Food is okay. For a pub the quality is fine, but the descriptors on the menu definitely gave off more gourmet vibes (that the kitchen didn't deliver). Even though it was fully packed, the food came around really fast as well. Considering the portion sizes, I wouldn't say it's terrific value for money but it's okay. The service is pretty decent -- even the bar is taken care of quite well on a busy night.

    Blackened chicken tacos, sliders, canjun dry rub wings
    Brianna A.

    Such a cool vibe. Walked in right before kitchen was about to close and ordered a bunch of apps and drinks. It was last minute but we walked out happy and full. Quick service, but it wasn't super busy.

    Taryn F.

    Last Saturday my friends and I hit the Commoner for drinks and dinner. It was my first visit but my friend has always had a good experience so she was keen for us to go. We were not disappointed. The ambiance was warm and comfy, lots of eye catching wall art and decor. It had that cozy Brit feeling that is so appealing. The vibe was chill and casually hip. The place was packed ( highly recommend booking a reservation on the weekend). There was a great bar that I think my husband and I will eventually check out. The service was appropriately attentive. The ladies and I shared a half decent bottle of Beringer Cab Sauv. I ordered the Cob salad and it was perfect. The eggs were a a good consistency and there was fresh avocado, grilled chicken with an understated and tangy French dressing. A few of my friends had the French onion soup and I was tempted even though it is not one of my favourites. My husband was not over the moon with his wings however the rest of the group was very satisfied. We ended up staying far later then planned.. And the best part? Very reasonably priced. Another great Toronto pub to add to our rotation.

    Crab cakes
    Tammy N.

    Patio was cute but I was disappointed in the food. The crab cakes fell apart easily but were decent, and I enjoyed the aioli it came with. The fried chicken sandwich though...it was incredibly salty and very oily. As I took bites from it, oil "squished" out of the sandwich and dripped down my hand You can kind of see the pools of oil on the chicken in the second picture. It was also very salty and I was drinking a lot of water throughout the night as a result.

    Pictured: Chicken tacos with a side of fries, French 75, Sliders, and pulled pork Nachos.
    Leyla V.

    Overall, I enjoyed my experience at the Commoner, but I am not sure whether I will be coming back anytime soon. I loved the aesthetic, but the place did not necessarily "wow" me. The food was delicious and came on time. I had tacos and they were okay (even though I wish they were juicier). It's a solid 4/5!

    Breakfast sandwich
    Johanna C.

    A cute modern pub, with a wide variety of drinks. We came for Sunday brunch and our table ordered the huevos rancheros, the breakfast sandwich, a vegan burrito, and the eggs Benedict. Overall, the food was tasty and portions were good. A nice touch was that they offered both flat and sparkling water for no additional charge. Service was also pretty good, though the place was relatively quiet.

    Chicken schnitzel
    Aileen J.

    Steak was great. It was on the small size but was very good. Schnitzel came with Dijon mustard and beets - I do wish it came with gravy but the side lemon did the job. Restaurant has a nice big patio with lots of tree covering and is pet friendly. They close the restaurant after lunch to get ready for dinner service. Recommend to make reservations as this restaurant gets busy.

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    Good for a weekend meetup with friends, nice food and casual vibe -- will be back soon

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    This place is super cozy and inviting and the food was delicious! I will 100% be coming back next time I'm in Toronto.

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    Delicious food, beautiful interior, friendly staff and affordable prices! Highly recommend this brunch spot in Roncy.

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