Really great restaurant with delicious food and a lovely inside seating area. There's also a bakery within the restaurant that has so many amazing pastries for just in case you wanted to take an extra treat to go! The brunch food was really good and not too heavy that it weighs you down the rest of the day. Definitely recommend the French omelette and brown butter pancakes, both were really delicious! read more

The Great Commoner - Brown Butter Pancakes, French Omelette, and a side of Common Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Delicious breakfast and even better dinner. Love the burgers and shrimp salad!! Tater tots are good and recommend their strawberry drink read more

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

This place is right on the corner of Michigan Ave, as soon as you walk in it has an old school 50s look. The seating is very nice, the lighting was pleasantly inviting. We sat down and took our coffee orders, they have a whole wide menu of just coffee, I decided to get a French Press of coffee, then we got to our food order. I ordered Chicken Lemon Rice soup & a Breakfast Burrito. So when she brought out the soup it was VERY cold and I know this soup isn't supposed to be cold so she took it back and brought us another one. The soup has ALOT of lemon, as if I was sucking on a warhead, then as I got to the bottom of the soup there was hair in it, it was so gross that my wife quit eating hers. So at this point we are both hoping the breakfast meal tastes good because this experience is going from bad to worse. I have to say that the coffee here is REALLY good. I will give them that. Then came the burrito and the burrito was fantastic, the bacon was cooked to a crunchy stage which I love, the eggs were nice & fluffy, the tortilla was flavorful with all the ingredients inside. In conclusion this place is very nice, I'm sure the waitress was nervous after having to tell her about the soup twice but it's not her fault. The cooks did good on the burrito but the soup just needs to be scrapped because if there is a hair on my bowl then there is more in the whole container of soup. I wouldn't come here again because of the fact how gross the soup was because I really don't know what else goes on in here so it was good for a one time try and if you do come here avoid the soup cause who knows what they put in it, also they did remove the soups from the bill which was nice read more

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Overpriced breakfast food and a lazy wait staff. Several tables open to sit but staff denied seating due to reservations for people who didn't show up or pushed their time back. read more

Mmm....fresh croissants and a beautiful assortment of pastries. I haven't tried the entrees here yet, but the pastry counter would make a French patisserie envious. It's seriously impressive. Dozens of buttery, delectable croissants in over a dozen flavors. The first bite took me right back to a memory of eating a fresh raspberry croissant and walking through a little French city on the border with Switzerland. On my first trip, I tried the raspberry, apple and brie croissant. On the second, I tried the chocolate raspberry croissant. Both were delicious. Of the two, I preferred the former. I also shared a couple of pastries - one was called lemonade berry I believe and had a lemon curd or custard surrounded by a delicious and sticky meringue. I didn't think another pastry could beat that one as I love citrus flavors. The second pastry was the pistachio eclair - a beautiful pastry filled with intensely pistachio-flavored and colored cream topped with fresh raspberries. Inside the eclair was a hidden layer of a cookie like crispy section at the bottom. The whole pastry was delicious and flavorful and somewhat of a surprise. I loved this one too and still can't decide which I liked better of the two. I can't wait to try more. The Great Commoner is definitely an asset to the community and I will be coming back for more on a regular basis. I've already recommended it as a "must try" to family, friends and coworkers. Besides the food, the atmosphere is a refreshing combination of old and modern. There are very pleasant spaces to sit and enjoy the cafe. There's even a side room with a conference table that would be great for a casual team meeting. Service was delightful as well. read more

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Good coffee, great looking pastries (although no gluten free options), good frittata for breakfast, any restaurant that offers a good gluten free bread gets a star from me, The front door should be a double door to keep cold weather drafts from coming in! read more

SUPER expensive for mediocre food. Dry and not what you'll expect for the price. This is why I don't eat in Dearborn- It's all a scam town.

This is a nicely decorated place ! It looks good and very friendly folks greeted us ! The service was fine, rather slow but ok ! We were informed right away of the items not available (quite a few) also no soup ! The food tasted ok, not spectacular and nothing to write home about but ok ! The $30 seafood on a very limited amount of Angel hair pasta was not worth the money ! All in all an ok experience but not worth the money, I would not do it again ! read more

I really like this place. The food is amazing. I can't figure out the service though, it's almost like you are a we will get to you when convenient. Fix that and it's 5 stars for sure. read more

Danielle was great!! Thanks so much!! the food was delicious and the dirty chai was amazing! Can't wait to eat our pastries when we get home! read more

Stunning place with great food, coffee and desserts! We met for bunch and had a great time. The staff was very kind and helpful. They were patient with us as we tried picked from all the yummy options. The food was great! I had the salmon toast. The smoked salmon was fresh and all the toppings were crisp and delicious. I had an iced pistachio latte that was a great balance of sweet and strong coffee flavor. We shared the brown sugar pancakes with a blueberry compote on top. They were fluffy and the brown sugar butter was great on top! The location is beautifully decorated from top to bottom. There's a coffee bar and regular seating to pick from. Also a walk up counter for coffee and treats! read more

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I love this place. The atmosphere drew me in, but the food sealed the deal. Loved the croissant breakfast sandwich and the tots. GC is usually pretty busy, but I always seem to find a spot at the bar where Mo took excellent care of me. Super friendly guy who makes a mean cortado! read more

The Great Commoner - Break B.B. Egg and Cheese Sandwich with Crispy Potato Tots. The croissant makes it. Really good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

We absolutely loved it here...I forgot to post this when we went in March and I have forgotten the names of our dishes so I hope they are correct. Everything was very fresh and delicious and we loved the atmosphere. Our waitress was excellent and I'm sorry I cannot remember her name because I've taken too long to put this up. However, we have been back several times and again everything was delicious! They have a breakfast brunch menu too and that's been excellent also. Their London Fog is one of my favorite drinks here as well. Do yourself a favor and give them a try! read more

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First timer here. 20 minute drive, 30 for my girlfriend, and worth it. We made a reservation. Girlfriend was running late so I was day but no one greeted me until a minute after she arrived. I had breakfast burrito, she had the French omelette, shared the yeasted Belgian waffles. Flavorful, delicious, filling a light. It got busier the longer service ran, lunch hour, but Carina was very nice. The decor is super cute, too! Only disappointing thing is we got pastries and they were stale... read more

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Food was awesome and our server Danielle was great! I had the pancakes and the croissant with egg. Also a dirty chai which was my first time ever have one. read more

Sooo good! My husband & I went this morning for breakfast (early Fri AM) so we were greeted & seated immediately. I had the breakfast sandwich on croissant & he had the shrimp & grits! Both were delicious. Next time I would get the sundried tomato aioli on the side (my preference) My husband says the grits are one of the BEST he's ever had. We have to go back to St Petersburg FL & retry some grits & then he can properly "rate them" lol! We forgot to take pictures!‍ We have yet to try any baked goods/sweet treats....maybe next time. We also love the "look" of the restaurant, it's gorgeous & inviting. read more

No wait list really rude front desk person. I guess u need to make reservations to eat here. There was several open tables even a table for 2 but the host said she didn't want to put a high chair on the end. read more

Is few things could been better but not related to the food or service. I do wish a place that was this large has more restrooms for guests; the line got quite long at the one bathroom and I was afraid to lose my spot in line to go check the other bathroom. It would also be great if they had more room for guests that are waiting for tables to stand or sit; it's so busy that we were constantly in the way. They should add a kids meal; I have two kids under 9 and not having an option of a smaller meal for kids (and paying full price for meals they couldn't finish or does not heat up well wasn't great) is an experience that can be improved. Now, the food.... Delish! The shrimp and grits were some of the best I've had and I love that they had so many food/coffee options. My entire family loved our meal. read more

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My family and I went for brunch on Sunday and we loved the Great Commoner. We were greeted by the hostess and our table was waiting for us. Our server Moejo was super nice and super patient with our party of 11 people. Since we were so many people, we were able to try many dishes. The Shakshuka was delicious. Just enough spices and eggs perfectly runny. The Kale salad was a perfect mix with the almonds and quinoa and loved the sumac dressing. The Labneh platter had all sorts of rolled labneh and sides with it. We had got the Belgian waffles for the table and they were thick and golden with the perfect crisp. For our own meals we had the breakfast burrito that was stuffed to the max, the new fresh garden wrap; super fresh and a perfect veggie option, the short rib hash; very tender short rib and full of flavor, the mushroom French omelet that was better than France; light and fluffy and full of mushrooms, the makanek sausage hash; wow this was tasty and loved the sausage, and of course we had to try the pancakes that came pilled up high with ice cream; another great dish. If you love lattes, this is the place to get some of the best lattes with unique flavors. I had 3 lattes and could have had more. The first was a perfect blend of espresso and milk. The second was a lavender honey bee latte; super cute and delicious even served with a honey spoon. The owner made me a strawberry latte, wow I wish I could have one now!!. All the syrups are made on house and you can tell. Come here for good, fresh homemade food made from scratch. Can't wait to go back for brunch and can't wait for the dinner menu!! Must try place. Well done Chammout Family :) read more

The service was good but food came cold and overpriced plus overpriced drinks that are more expensive than a jug i can buy at target. Food was flavorless. read more

Great ambiance Good quality food, portion sizes are perfect The steak and eggs was delicious The breakfast burrito is a must have The labne plate is great to share with the gals And the pancakes! Best pancakes I've had in a longggg time! The blueberry pancakes come with a fresh blueberry jam! It was all so good that I forgot to take more pics! read more

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

Stopped in The Great Commoner to celebrate a birthday. From start to finish, everything was excellent. We had a baby in tow, and our server took care to play around with her and get everything out to us as quickly as possible. I highly recommend the griddled chicken sandwich. The corn aioli was a great addition to this sandwich! read more

I'm kind of bummed they stopped making their own syrups for the lattes. They now buy the mass produced products. Wahhh read more

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I love this place and try to hit it ever time I'm in town. Started with a delicious mocha followed by the Shakshouka which was amazing!! Labneh was super flavorful, Blueberry pancakes were incredible. Danielle was amazing, had a great sense of humor, and handled our table like a champ! read more

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

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I had an appointment nearby and was hungry for breakfast when my appointment was over, so I looked to Yelp for advice on where to go. I decided to give this place a try. I ordered 3 eggs sunny side up, cubed potatoes, sourdough toast, and two sausage patties. Plus coffee + cream. The breakfast portion was huge. I have a good appetite and even I couldn't eat it all. The food quality was really good. The potatoes had a unique flavor (I can't quite place it) and they were yummy. The environment is bright and cheery with tons of natural lighting. And my server was great. My bill for my meal + coffee + tip was over $20, so this is not your inexpensive breakfast joint. But I wasn't disappointed to pay it either. I'll stop back in next time I'm in the area to try/sample other menu items. read more

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Food was great, love the vibe, and our waitress Danielle was awesome! My breakfast burrito was fresh and delicious. :) I'll be back for sure! read more

Brought the family to celebrate our mom's birthday. Amazing food and lattes! The service and ambiance were first class. Highly recommend the shakshuka and Belgian waffles. My niece had a great time picking out dessert from the pastry case. read more

The Great Commoner - Shakshuka, Yeasted Waffles, Smoked Salmon (a la carte) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Such a great brunch spot! The ambiance is warm and definitely hitting the IG vibes. The staff were very efficient and welcoming. We were able to reserve the back area for a large party for a post-wedding brunch. It worked out perfectly. The food was delicious as well. I ordered the waffles and salmon toast. Filling even when you split with someone. I also like that they offer tea lattes because I'm not a big coffee person. Highly recommend! read more

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

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Food and service is always excellent! I recommend the steak and eggs or any of the pancakes. Drinks are also incredible! Adam is also a great server, very knowledgeable and kind. read more

I went to this place about three weeks ago and had a good experience inside with the server helpful and polite. Also, it was a great place to catch up with friends. However, when driving home I got food poisoning from the item I was served. My relatives even said that the food had an odor to it which was surprising because I had a good experience about 2 years ago. Unfortunately, I will not return after this experience which is a shame since I had a great experience the first time. read more

Came here for brunch for the first time recently and it was pretty good! The service was good for how busy they were and the waiter was really nice. It's a cute, decently sized place with a lot of good menu options. I got the shakshuka and it was good but for the price, I feel like it should have came with two eggs not just one, especially because there was a lot of the sauce, so I think the egg to sauce ratio was a little off. Nonetheless, I would definitely come back and try other things too! read more

Wow! My friend brought me today and I had no idea this place existed. The food was delicious! Great ambiance and friendly staff..will Be coming back soon!!! read more

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

Went for breakfast. Great food, the ambiance was nice and inviting. The service was quick and the waitstaff was attentive. Went during the week for breakfast. May need to pack your patience for parking. read more

I will never order from this place again. I ordered the BB breakfast sandwich i don't understand how you can completely burn a sandwich and think that it looked acceptable then put it in a box. it was also burnt and soggy at the same time. I had to remove everything from inside and put it on my own bread just to make it edible. Absolute garbage. read more

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

Had a small intimate wedding ceremony/ reception in the glass dining room area. Excellent service, food was exceptional. Xena arranged for us to have the entire area, with extra time to decorate and invites us to linger after wards. Amazing experience and made our small wedding feel very special! read more

Came here a few months ago and it was a fantastic experience with fantastic food. Wanted to stop in for a brunch with my partner and it seems the food quality has gone down. The syrup had a gross coagulated film on top and my orange juice glass was basically only half full. For a $5 only half a glass is ridiculous. On top of all this, during the middle of the meal, a worker got yelled at by an older man (maybe the manager?) it was extremely unprofessional and disruptive to my meal. The coffee was fantastic and my server was great, but overall I probably won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

My family trio likes try out new restaurants when we're out and about in the area. Checking on yelp, this one had an interesting menu and was close to where we were, so we decided to try it. The building is so cool and the decor inside is great. That's where the positives end. Our server was unhelpful and unfriendly and seemed annoyed that she had to be there. I chalked it up to possibly a bad day and decided to give grace. She took our order; my son ordered blueberry pancakes with bacon and a coffee, my husband ordered an omelet and coffee, and I ordered the shakshuka and coffee. My son's pancakes arrived before anything else and tasted slightly rubbery -- almost like they were made by mistake and then used for our table. So my son sat there with pancakes and nothing else. When the server returned with the rest of our items, about ten minutes later, possibly a little longer, I expressed my dissatisfaction with the pancakes and asked if he could get fresh ones. Server whipped the plate so fast and turned on her heel and never asked if we needed anything. So we sat with our food, my son at least had his bacon (which was greasy and sort of undercooked) and my husband needed the hot sauce for his omelet, for which he asked when he ordered. We waited for fresh pancakes. When server brought my son's food, my husband asked for the hot sauce and more coffee and I asked for more napkins. Would have asked when she dropped off our food, but she wheeled away so quickly that none of us had the chance to. Having worked in the restaurant industry all through college, I know not to "run" the server. She returned with our items, basically slammed them down, and left. Never inquired about our food, didn't ask if we needed anything else (we didn't), and was in general beyond rude. The food was subpar. The bacon was gross; my son never ate it. My shakshuka was okay. My husband's omelet was sort of overcooked and the hash veggies were undercooked. We didn't eat so much. And we had to flag down the server for our bill. Never cleaned off the table, never offered us boxes for our food that was left uneaten nor asked if there was an issue with the amount of food left. We arrived at 11:30 a.m.; there were a decent number of diners, but nothing that would be considered a "rush." I did use the restroom at one point and while it was beautifully decorated, it was dirty. My advice is to spend less effort on the ambiance and find people who care and take some time to refine the food. Oh, the coffee was spectacular! So maybe I should give another star read more

Ordered through DoorDash, my latte and my avocado toast was amazing. I love brunch. I can't wait to attend in person! read more

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

Very good food and clean. Perfect view from the inside of the restaurant and this place makes it really European with opportunity of eating outside. Keep it up attitude and respect is everythingEgg Breakfast read more

Danielle was a great help today with our breakfast. she was kind and caring for our little one.