I went here after a long time, and the first time since they switched ownership. The restaurant vibe it still the same (which I love) and the staff were very friendly. The food was great but didn't have a phenomenal taste for the price point it's at. I ordered the Makanek Sausage Hash and a hot matcha latte. The matcha latte was great and had the right ratio of milk to matcha (also wasn't too sweet). The hash was delicious and the presentation was incredible but unfortunately, it was over spiced for my liking. I could taste freshly crushed black pepper in every bite and it over powered the other flavors of the dish. At a higher price point, I'd expect the dish to have a better combo of flavors. Definitely still recommend this spot but it's not the same as I remember it! read more

The Great Commoner - Makanek Sausage Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

We spent some time in Downtown Dearborn and decided to end it with delicious brunch! There are so many amazing restaurants in Dearborn but this has been on my list for a while. It's a very cute restaurant and it was busy, but not crazy. I would imagine in a weekend that it probably has a wait though. We decided to split breakfast and it's a darn good thing we did! The portion size was absurdly large. Even with two of us eating we barely made a dent in it. We chose the strawberry Shortcake waffles. They were INCREDIBLE! I bet my blood sugar was in the 300s after this. Haha. They don't serve alcohol but they do have a variety of coffee drinks and smoothies. The service was great and we would definitely go back! read more

The Great Commoner - Strawberry Shortcake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

First Impressions. Beautifully designed and executed to evoke such plushness. Hospitality. Very accommodating, welcoming, and friendly. Products. YUM. All my colleagues enjoyed their dishes. Pics say more. Very filling and interesting flavors and textures. The Matcha was most memorable. Ambiance. Upbeat, lively, and where to be seen. Of Note and Last Impressions. Loo stocked, clean, and stunning. Street and paid lot parking. Overall, highly recommend. I can see why it was reviewed fairly highly. read more

Large, imaginative menu. Some of the dishes looked a little more exciting on the menu and on the plate than they tasted, but they were creative and they get style points for that. The short rib hash was as delicious as it sounds. The coffee options were wide-ranging and perfectly executed. The prices are comparatively high, just know that going in. Service has been wonderful on both visits, attentive and present but never pushy. A great brunch experience. read more

The Great Commoner - Strawberry Shortcake French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Lovely atmosphere, a menu with high quality and flavorful ingredients, all served up with a slight side of attitude in the best, most efficient way possible. A great option for a relatively quick and healthy lunch, with huge portions and some crowd pleasing options. I will definitely be back. read more

The Great Commoner - ful mudammas with some strawberry shortcake French toast. very very good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

My friends and I were here for a concert and decided to get brunch in the morning and this is where we came. The place is a very, very cute! The staff was nice, but I will admit our server was a little slow to get to us and get items to us. I got the steak and eggs. I don't eat eggs so I got double potatoes. It was tasty but my steak was a little over what I wanted being a little bland. I also was kind of upset because I wanted more chimichurri and I didn't realize until after I got my bill at for a little Ramekin. It was three dollars. I wish my server would have made that known. The strawberry shortcake was delicious my friends and I all shared it . I'm very picky about my coffee, but their coffee is very much to my strength level. Overall, my friends and I are ever back in Detroit. We will definitely visit this place again. read more

The Great Commoner - Steak and eggs (I don't eat eggs so I got double potatoes) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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I was a huge fan of the pancakes here, thick with plenty of blueberries and my favorite part some Michigan maple syrup. I really cannot stand fake maple syrup being from Vermont so this made my day. I was happy with the portion sizes as I didn't get two small pancakes (like most of brunch spots). I got 3 quality thick blueberry pancakes that were extremely filling. I got a brown sugar expresso that was alright. It wasn't bad but any means but not as good as the jabal coffee from jabal coffee house. I recommend this spot as a good go to for brunch for a reasonable price. I was going to go to avenue brunch but every place was packed to the brim. There was plenty of seats at the great commoner even when it was busy, I sat at the bar. I'd would definitely come back to try some more food! read more

went here last month with the fam and everyone loved it!!! it was so hard to choose what to get. there are many great options on the menu. everything is very fresh. I ordered lox toast, it was thebest lox toast i've ever had, i'm drooling thinking about it right now! my bf loved his mushroom french omelette, and we all enjoyed the homemade jam as well. service was quick and friendly! the aesthetic on the inside is beautiful. restaurant is clean. my lucky charms matcha latte was so delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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The Decor is top notch, we love the green chairs in the lounge. We love Amazing food at The Great Commoner. Excellent service read more

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We came here today for brunch at 12:50. We originally planned to eat elsewhere, but the wait was over an hour. Popped in here for a coffee, but decided to stay for food because there was plenty of space and instant seating. Awesome! I ordered the Salted Caramel Corn Latte. We waited at least a half hour for that to come (The photo of the latte was taken at 1:36). It was a nice flavor, I did not finish it as the flavor seemed highly concentrated the lower the cup got, may have benefited from a stir up on my part. The waitress didn't care to check in on us, so we could not even place the food order. The couple next to us sat down just after we did, and they were already half done EATING before our waitress (different women than the people next to us) even took our order. I ordered pancakes and the boyfriend ordered the 3 eggs any style. My pancakes arrived with no syrup. I waited twenty(!) minutes before the waitress came to check on us so I could ask for syrup. We never saw her anywhere and had even asked the attentive waitress from the neighboring table for some. The pancakes were ok, but also a tad flavorless, I'd probably go with something else next time. The 3 eggs any style came correctly, though the pile of eggs didn't really seem like 3 eggs worth? We finished up and the bus boy took our dishes and still the waitress didnt come back. The other server ended up saying she'd let ours know we wanted to hit to road. We left at 2:25. The vibe of the restaurant was nice, loved the atmosphere! If we had a more attentive server, I'm sure the review would have been more than a 3! read more

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Went here for brunch and really enjoyed the ambiance -- the interior is beautiful and definitely Instagram-worthy. The service was also great, very friendly and attentive. I ordered the matcha latte, which was just okay. The egg and cheese croissant was also pretty average -- nothing particularly memorable. The potatoes were a bit disappointing, as they were overly oily and felt like they were almost drowning in it. Overall, it's a lovely spot for pictures and catching up with friends. I might come back to try something else on the menu, but I probably wouldn't order the same items again. read more

The Great Commoner - Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Came here again recently for lunch after a work meeting. The space is as beautiful as ever, and I appreciate the variety the menu has here. I had a grilled chicken salad and iced coffee - both were very good and filling! Service was a bit slow and parking can be tough in the area, but a great spot for dining when you have some time! read more

The Great Commoner - Beet & Arugula Salad with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

UPDATE: I went back here for brunch and tried the breakfast burrito, it was delicious. However, service was much slower this time and nobody had come to our table to introduce themselves as our server for a good 10-15 minutes. Hopefully this was just a one time mishap! I still enjoyed the lattes, breakfast, and atmosphere but with the price it does stay reserved for a special brunch occasion. read more

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This brunch spot has quickly become one of my favorites. They offer a wide variety of food, drinks, coffee, matcha, and tea there's truly something for everyone. The ambiance is beautiful and reminds me of a charming New York café. The service was wonderful, and Adam was great--he checked in several times to make sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend! read more

The Great Commoner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Onion my favorite breakfast spots. We normally share a sweet and each order a savory. The coffee options are amazing. Great staff and decor. read more

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Great restoration on a historical building in Dearborn. It was always in need of TLC. Good service, very tastet food and reservation are a must. We had brunch and there still so much on the menu we need to come back and try. For me, I'd skip the S'mores French Toast. This was a huge suggestion from the server and my cousin but it was way too sweet for me. The lamb flatbread- I wish there was more lamb but still good. I would have it as something to share with the table and not as a stand alone meal like I did. Great coffees and teas. It's pretty loud so maybe it would be better outside on the patio next time. And a heads up - it's an alcohol free zone read more

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I hate that I have to write this review, but this has to be shared. My family has been coming to The Great Commoner for awhile now. We enjoyed the food for the most part and the ambience, but after the recent experience my mother in law had, we will not return and recommend that you be cautious, should you come to this establishment. My MIL had taken my daughter for lunch here one day. Shortly after dining in, she received a phone call from this restaurant accusing her of stealing $50 from a server. They told her that they had her on camera as she continued to tell them that wasn't true. She later called back and requested to speak to the manager. When given the manager, the woman that she spoke to sounded exactly like the one that had accused her earlier, but she chose not to reveal that or apologize for the lack of professionalism. Later on, she received a voicemail from the owner. The owner said that they apologized and had the wrong person, but never once used the words, "I'm sorry." I'm not really sure if The Great Commoner staff and ownership are aware of this, but they are not the police and it's wild to think that they thought accusing a customer of stealing was 1) appropriate and 2) that if they were going to that they would make sure that they had the right person. In the case that someone had stolen, I would think that they would call the police instead of playing police themselves. read more

Great service... Friendly staff... plenty of parking available.. I ordered the 3 eggs any style with potatoes and turkey bacon... Really good.. Big portions... The establishment was super clean, nice decor and a lot of natural sunlight.... my first time here and I will be back... S/O to the owner Serena the owner for checking on me and making sure my table is good... Great way to start my Saturday morning! read more

The Great Commoner - 3 Eggs Any Style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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I had the most wonderful experience at The Great Commoner! our server was incredibly helpful when trying to decide what to get, and recommended the ful mudammas to me, which I licked clean. The rest of the food and drinks were incredible as well, everything was so vibrant and filling. I would definitely go back next time I'm in Detroit! read more

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Have you ever had a dish where you don't want to brush your teeth again because you hope the flavor will linger forever? I ordered the brisket hash with scrambled eggs. It was a taste explosion in my mouth. The brisket and potatoes were seasoned perfectly, the peanuts gave the dish the perfect amount of crunch. I wish I wasn't from out of town. I give the service five stars and wish I could give this dish eleventy-million more stars. This dish was so good I had to redownload Yelp just to leave this review! read more

This place is top tier! Despite our custom orders, the food came out fast and everything was flavorful and satisfying. The portions justify the price. Don't leave without grabbing a croissant to go! My family will definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

The Great Commoner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Myself and a group of friends ended up here after another breakfast spot we wanted was too busy. And we're so happy this was the place we ended at! The decore was beautiful, and the staff were super nice. The coffee selection was wonderful and every drink we got tasted delicious! The food was phenomenal! Everything was well seasoned and every bite was a treat. I took one star off because (and to no one's fault) I believe they had low staffing so everything took super long to get out to us. But over all we all said we would go back! If you're in the area give them a try! read more

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We sat in the Lounge & really liked the vibe of the place. The food was pretty solid, with nothing spectacular. I enjoyed the sweets more than the savory dishes. In my opinion the prices are a bit high but it is a nice treat every once in a while. We went for my mom's birthday and they put a candle in our dessert & sang happy birthday, which was really sweet. read more

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Ambiance is perfect, lively brunch spot, clean and good spacing. Service is fabulous, Hala was so nice, made wonderful recommendations when we asked her and was right on target! After our food came out in perfect timing, someone came by to thank us for coming and ask if our food was to our liking. 100% a not to miss to spot! The Omlet is the best I have ever had! read more

I had been wanting to go here for a long time and decided to take our lunch group for work there. We do a monthly lunch group with Senior Citizens and they usually love all my picks and this was no exception. Food, service and ambiance was all exceptional. There were 12 of us there and all 12 left happy. I couldn't decide between sweet and savory so I split 2 dishes with someone else so we could try both and very happy we did. We had the avocado toast and the berry pancakes. The bread used for the avocado toast was good and crunchy, egg cooked to perfection (not too hard and not runny) overall great flavor. Pancakes were to die for. Not too heavy with a unique flavor. Will definitely return to try more of the menu that was too hard to decide on. read more

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Awesome food, great location, and great service. My 2nd time in Troy, Michigan and I had to stop by The Great Commoner AGAIN! This time around, I brought family and business friends. In the spring, it was still cold out so we ate indoors. This time around, it's early fall and we are having brunch outside. First off, the coffee... yes to it all! Everyone who ordered coffee, loved their flavors. Pancakes are light, fluffy, and delicious. The breakfast burrito is really made for two people... So yummy and filling. No complaints on the steak and eggs (the person who ordered it is a picky eater LOL). Our party of 9 ended up ordering a variety of menu items and tasting off of each others plates. Both visits, I asked for the Chef and gave him compliments personally. When we came in March 2023, they were implementing a few things and 6 months later, he's delivered a great dining experience. Compliments to the chef and staff! read more

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It wasn't very busy at all and we went around 11am. They sat us in the back near the kitchen door at a tiny table right next to another couple. There were plenty of open tables and even when we said something the hostess was defensive. The service was slow but the coffee was good and the food was decent. read more

The best brunch place in Michigan!! Love the fact they're halal.. my favorite is peach tea with buttermilk pancakes and chicken sausage! Please go try them if haven't so worth It! We drive from Sterling Heights every Sunday for brunch (yes it's that good) read more

A lovely restaurant in Dearborn. The staff were very nice and their pastries were exquisite. If i lived closer, this place would be a problem. I had a croissant and coffee to start. I then had the labneh which was very refreshing and beautiful choice for a savory breakfast. Next time i will try the steak and eggs. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed. read more

The Great Commoner - Labneh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

I stopped in for a quick pick me up, my drink was absolutely perfectly made, after I told my server how wonderful the taste was and beautiful prepared she mentioned she was new. I could not tell she handled everything like a pro. Thank you for the great service Forenzia I will be back. read more

What a gem! Part restaurant part cafe, with a whole lotta of delicious food and drinks! There a variety of coffee and fresh juice drinks, plus flavors to enhance your coffee. The breakfast/brunch menu was massive! From pancakes to waffles to crêpes to sandwiches, I have to get back to try more! Over at the café the pastries are to die for so after brunch, we went over and grabbed a delicious dessert and lemonade to go. Service was great and fast and in the warmer months, you can dine on the patio. There was just one single stall restroom that I saw, if I had to point out one con. Perhaps there was another one on the other side of the restaurant. I would definitely go back and I really want to try more of their menu. read more

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The food here is delicious! It's one of my favorite breakfast or brunch spots. The energy of the place is very nice and relaxed with very nice decorations. The service e is usually very fast, and I didn't feel like I had to wait or flag down a server. The pancakes are very good, love the flavor options, I went with a nice blueberry this time. The prome double double was cooked so well and was very filling. The lebneh toast was so good, definitely my favorite item on the menu, plus it doubles as a fun activity almost feeling like a brunch charcuterie. Overall I would highly recommend a visit! read more

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I just realized that I hadn't reviewed this place yet, I've been coming here for a few years now. Normally, I'll stop in for Cannelle croissants, they're very good (I usually buy them at Eastern Market or Cannelle in downtown Detroit). They sell.out quickly, so get there early for croissants. One time 2 years ago, we came for brunch. I remember the service was very slow, most of us enjoyed our meals, some items were better than others. The restaurant is rather large, with several areas to dine in. There is a bar area, a sort of lounge area with sofas to just sit and have coffee. There is a counter that has pastries, croissants, bagels, a coffee bar, and a section of cold sandwiches packed to grab and go (they looked nice). We noticed that there was a private dining room (with glass walls) that was set up beautifully with what looked like pink glassware, candles, and flowers. I didn't want to stare, as there was a party of about 12 ppl in there. It was a beautiful setting. The ladies even seemed to be matching the colors of the table set up. So this time, we stopped in for coffee and something sweet around 9pm on Sat. We ordered a reg coffee and an Americano, plus a hazelnutella dessert croissant. The guy working the counter asked if I wanted it warmed up. It was very tasty, very messy though, you'll definitely need a fork and knife if warmed. It cost $9, I think that's a bit pricey since croissants are around $5 ea. There are beautiful pastries, macarons, etc, in the case, I haven't tried any that I can think of. ****I actually attached the photos of the brunch we had there 2 years ago. I'm not sure if these items are still on the menu, though. I did remember there was only turkey or veggie based, not any pork bacon or sausage, as the owner is Muslim. I'm sorry, not sure what any of the brunch photo menu items were called. I really thought I posted a review after we ate this brunch. I just remember some of us enjoyed it more than others did and that the service was slow. read more

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Food ok but rasp jam to die for. Service she was pleasant but lousy at the same time. I don't know how to describe that you had to look for her. She didn't bring silverware for the crème brûlée that doesn't taste like crème brûlée. The croissant was stale no salt, no pepper no ketchup no sugar for coffee, no cream eggs were not exactly over easy I had over medium, but to look for her that took a minute overpriced overrated I won't be going back, nothing exciting read more

We were headed to airport and wanted to eat some breakfast. We found this spot a few miles off and decided to try it. We went here on a Tuesday morning in downtown Dearborn west. What a cute and lively area. We arrived at 10am and it was pretty full still. That's always a great sign. We proceeded with the menu and the food choices were breakfast and lunch items but not too overwhelming. I ordered their avocado toast with scrambled egg on top. It was also topped with arugula. Omg it was delicious and memorable. The bread was a light crisp and the arugula was flavorful. The eggs were done just right. The service was warm and friendly and the decor was so inviting. read more

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We made a reservation here the morning of, got there and were seated within minutes. It was very busy which was a good sign to us! We ordered the short rib hash and the breakfast burrito. Both were delicious. Not pictured is the strawberry rose lemonade which was delicious. Service was great as well. read more

The Great Commoner - Short rib hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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The grump and grits is awesome.... So tasty.... The drink is so gooddd. Great commoner is a good place to eat. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Friday. Be prepared to either park on the street or in the parking structure that's the next building over. We had reservations, so we were seated quickly. The inside was super cute and clean. Service was okay. But the food was actually pretty good! The beef bacon was different but in a good way. The pancakes were yummy! The shrimp and grits were better than expected. The yeast waffles were not that tasty to me personally. Apparently, I do not like the taste of yeast. But I'm glad I had the opportunity to try it. Keep in mind. They do not sell any pork or alcohol. It's a halal menu. read more

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Dinner review: The food took 50 minutes to arrive (no explanation, and it wasn't busy) and was not hot when it finally came, which made me think it was sitting somewhere waiting to be picked up. Fish was dry, hash veggies were raw, pasta was over cooked and flavorless. We didn't finish any dish and all three of us said we were hungry and unsatisfied afterwards. Pros: Decor, coffee and lemonade was good and they were able to seat us without a reservation on Saturday night read more

I came in for a second time and I must say it was not like the first time. Service was slow and poor. The food was not as good as the first time either. More of a sloppy presentation, especially with the pancakes, and the breakfast burrito was not fully cooked and lacked substance. Quite disappointed my second time coming here. read more

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