I was not impressed with Uncommon Ground which was disappointing as I have heard so many great things about it. I visited them for a Sunday morning brunch. I ordered the House Made Chorizo Chilaquiles which was very bland and seemed to be missing any Chorizo flavor. The coffee was fine and the service was just alright. I might try them again for dinner or just to hang out but will not be back for breakfast as there are too many other great choices in the area. read more

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Went here on a Sunday morning for brunch. Was told that they were training a new chef. The food took an hour to get to us & when it did come, it was incredibly underwhelming. Presentation was terrible. People around us were making similar comments. I was very disappointed as I had been waiting to go here for a long time :( read more

We came here hoping for a good meal before a Cubs game, but that is not what we got. Let me give you the run down. We ordered the big pretzel as an appetizer. The pretzel itself was good, but it came with both "cheese" and mustard, both of which had so much alcohol in them it was disgusting. The alcohol was not at all cooked into the sauce, which resulted in a watery, grainy ramekin of sadness. If that was an attempt at beer cheese, they were light years away. And the mustard was inedible. Our server took over 30 minutes to actually take our orders, and our drinks were never refilled. Speaking of drinks--unless you want beer, there is basically just Pepsi and Diet Pepsi to drink. Gross. When our meals finally came, over an hour later, they brought me the wrong side, and everyone agreed the food was a total "meh". The burgers were totally unseasoned, the skirt steak was the crappiest cut possible--full of sinew and inedible parts. We had high hopes for dessert. The flourless chocolate cake came completely burnt on one side. It was legitimately like a black lava rock. I cannot believe they actually served that. All in all, we were there for two hours waiting for crappy food, and basically non-existent service. Total disappointment. Don't be fooled by a nice website like I was. Take your money and your time elsewhere. read more

I generally don't like to review places that i haven't visited a few times but i was on vacation in chicago recently and had an amazing dinner at this place. It seems weird reading the reviews that so many people dissed it but i don't know, i didn't come here expecting to study and drink coffee, mostly was just going for a somewhat informal dinner. I didn't really get the vibe that it was a cafe or anything so I can see why some people maybe didn't dig it, or are mad about paying $7 for a beer. Well, fact is the prices here are kind of cheap compared to many san francisco restuarants of similar quality so it seemed quite reasonable to me.. The server was fast and friendly and gave some good recomendations. He explained that the weekly specials were created by a new sous chef working there so i tried one of those entrees, a pan seared whitefish with watercress salad. Well, when the meal showed up i was psyched, the presentation was simply outstanding! (I posted a pic, which doesn't really do it justice).. The fish was perfectly grilled and served on a bed of basmathi rice, which also had almonds and some crisp green beans which added a perfect amount of texture and crunch to the meal. The watercress and baby onions (or something onion-like) added a light and fresh flavor. The whole thing was served on a plate with a thin layer of gorgeous and delicious watercress-based sauce. Their bourbon menu is very good, I had a very light and fresh manhattan and for dessert we had a flight with woodford, eagle rare, and ..hmm i can't remember the third but whatever... With the flight we had some great gelatos and a piece of pie that was indulgent but not too sweet. The ambience on a sunday night was very chill, there were a few kids there (including an 8 month old with our party) and it didn't faze the server in any way, it seemed pretty family friendly for being sort of on the fancy side of menu and service. Overall one of the finest meals i had while traveling last week! read more

Uncommon Ground - pan seared whitefish with watercress and basmathi rice. the green color is kind of off in this photo it was really quite lovely. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unplanned stop -- but pleasantly surprised! Low key Saturday brunch. Coffee is from Metropolis. Bright venue with outdoor seating for summer. Greenstar Brewing clams to be the first certified organic brewery in Illinois. Beer is good. Food is good but a bit pricey. read more

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This has been my favorite place for many years! I love the menu, the people, and the atmosphere. I love that the food is always fresh and they use local and organic ingredients. The quality is incredible. I have always felt welcomed even when my two year old was having tantrums! They always have great vegetarian options and selections for folks with food sensitivities. read more

We were led to Uncommon Ground by our local friend after a quick pass by Wrigley Field to satisfy my grandson. Breakfast/Brunch was super! Our server was attentive and helpful. I tried the Fried Chicken & Waffle Eggs Benedict. Two others went for the Ham & Cheese Stuffed French Toast. Each of us declared our food well presented and delicious. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's were spot on. Lovely place to enjoy a breakfast out. read more

Uncommon Ground - Fried Fried Chicken & Waffle Eggs Benedict. Enjoy the great breakfasts at Uncommon Ground. We did. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place. Fresh. Delicious burger and fries. Risotto is delicious. Mushroom ravioli is soooo good. Great Caesar salad. Great market scrambled eggs. Fresh breakfast potatoes. read more

Usually get their smash burger at the Devon location which are excellent. Recently ordered the same at their Lakeview location. What a disappointment. The hamburgers were tough gray disks on a brioche bun that was so dried out and stale it fell apart the minute you picked it up leaving a plate full of bread crumbs and an overall unappetizing mess. read more

Great food! Great service! Our server, Erin, was amazing and the bar tender, Aaron, made great drinks. Vegan & vegetarian food was fantastic too. read more

First off, let me say that I love what this restaurant represents. I love the idea of sustainable food and green dining. I'm able to forgive a lot of things, like the minimalist menu and small portion sizes, because those things are, arguably, a part of the sustainable, green ethos. This would be a one-star review, except I like the ambiance of the place and I approve of what it's TRYING to do. The food, however, has become REALLY, EGREGIOUSLY disappointing. Classic dishes have been interpreted in ways that make them borderline unpalatable. My last meal there actually made me ANGRY. I ordered the mushroom risotto for my entree. Yay for locally produced mushrooms, right? Yay for a reliable standby dish like risotto, right? What showed up at the table was a flavorless clump of rice and mushrooms in a broth. It lacked the creaminess of risotto, but more importantly, it lacked the flavor of risotto. It was entirely disappointing. I almost asked my dining companion if he would swap food with me, but I didn't want to foist my bad menu decision off on anyone else. So, after choking down my entree I was still hungry, because it wasn't a very large portion, so I figured, well, I may as well make the most of this and redeem this crappy meal with dessert. Dessert makes things better, right? So, I ordered what I thought was a foolproof standby: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I happen to love traditional carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, and I figured it would make up for the very disappointing risotto. What showed up at the table was awful. It was as if the chef thought, "Hey, flourless chocolate cake is pretty good, so I'll make a flourless carrot cake." So, what arrived on my plate was a rectangular mass of carrot, spices, and... something else; it was drizzled with some flavorless cream-colored liquid that was apparently supposed to be the cream cheese frosting. It tasted nothing like cream cheese OR frosting; it wasn't really sweet, it wasn't tangy, and it wasn't creamy, so I found its presence on the plate both confusing and annoying. Overall, the "carrot cake with cream cheese frosting" was flavorless, dense, chewy (in a way I didn't expect from something described as cake), and very, very disappointing. So, in ONE MEAL, I felt like I'd been tricked twice. Two great, hard-to-ruin standbys were very effectively ruined by some arrogant chef who thought that these classics needed a new "interpretation." Hint: If you're going to offer a flavorless, avant garde "interpretation" of a dish, let diners know ahead of time, so they're not surprised (and pissed off) when it shows up on their plate. Five years ago, Uncommon Ground was one of my favorite places to eat in the neighborhood. I've noticed that I've been eating there less and less frequently, and it's because of a few things, including the unfavorable cost-to-portion-size, the increasingly obvious lack of flavor in the food, and the fact that fewer and fewer things on the menu appeal to me. My last meal there will be my last meal there for a very long time. While I appreciate the ideals of the place, that's not enough to get me to eat such disappointing food. read more

I like the vibe and that it's walking distance to my fiance's place. We ordered: Appetizer: Korean fried calamari Entree: Spring Gnocchi (asparagus, mighty vine tomatoes, pecorino cheese, tarragon) Entree 2: Grass-fed beef smash burger: local gouda, tomato, red onion, special sauce, brioche bun. The korean fried calamari was $17 and not that flavorful and there was not much on the plate. I would NOT order this dish again. Spring Gnocchi - it was light and simple dish. It was good but nothing outstanding. The burger was good but it was $17...a bit expensive for what you get. The one thing, though, is that my fiance and I noticed we felt A-OK after the meal...so perhaps the grass fed is better for you. Who knows. The ginger ale is made in house and my fiance LOVED it. We sat in the back room - which was fine because we didn't make a reservation on a Friday night - but it was pretty loud and a little cramped where we sat. The main dining area is nice and airy. It's worth a try but it's a little pricey for what you get IMO. read more

Uncommon Ground - Just OK - not worth $17! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Spinach artichoke pesto dip was unreal, the bread topped it off. Must get if you come here! Meals were delicious too, but the lemon ginger martini was even better! Very covid safe outdoor and indoor options. read more

Stopped here for dinner before a show at nearby Mercury Theater. The dining room was comfortable, the service was attentive and the food was good. We had the cauliflower appetizer, impossible burger and chicken schnitzel. All was good. I will warn that if don't like lemon grass you'll want to skip the cauliflower. If you are in the area give Uncommon Ground a try. read more

Put in an online order on toast tab, which the website says is their preferred avenue for placing online orders. They accepted my order and I received an email confirmation. When I arrived, they told me that they did not serve the item I had ordered. I understand keeping a website updated with an evolving menu may be challenging. The hostess was kind and offered to replace the item with something of equal value, and I'm sure it wasn't her fault. However, it's disappointing that I received an email confirmation and was not informed that the item was unavailable until I arrived to pick it up. They had my contact information and could have let me know. The kicker - this has happened twice. The lack of communication seems careless. read more

If only they were closer, I'd go here everyday. The food always tastes fresh from the garden and the coffee and drinks are top notch. It's the perfect combination of hip, classic, and delightful. Two things that stick out for me ate the people who work there, who all seem very happy, and the people enjoying a cup of coffee and WiFi. Always, to me, these are signs that a place is welcoming and knows what they are doing. If you have particular food restrictions, talk to them about options. The servers always seem very knowledgeable and open when my wife starts in on her multiple health related food restrictions. They were able to make an amazing meal for her that rivaled a home cooked customization. Try them if you haven't, or just stop in for a cup of coffee. read more

We ordered lakeview chilquiles with eggs, avocado and chorizo. My fiancé ordered uncommon huevos my cousin had the egg with biscuit and fried chicken. We ordered mimosas all the food was delicious and healthy. The service was amazing overall great restaurant!!! read more

Uncommon Ground - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here and probably the last. The food was bland. Literally had no flavor. Not the potatoes, the sauce or even the meat. The side dish of Brussels was basic with no flavor also. Listen, if your expecting food with flavors that pop and make you want another bite....this place isn't it. The service was decent. Place wasn't full but our server wasn't as dedicated to serving his tables as I'm accustomed to in other restaurants. The beer wasn't anything special either. Got a Flight of the Hops beers and they literally almost all taste the same aside from the distinct addition each one had. I know my damn beers, and these just weren't great....Not even good. Just decent. read more

Lovely Dinner! Went there, for a dinner, with a friend .This was my first visit.We were seated very quickly and the place neat and clean with a good crowd and vibe. She ordered Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli and I order the Impossible burger with some sweet potato fries. For drinks, we went with a malt wine and some Mango Turmeric Kombucha tea. Prices were a little on the high side but that is a small mention, on the side. They have a live music area too which would be a lovely place to hang around at over the weekends. Will definitely visit again, if am in the area. read more

cute venue for performance events with a warming welcome. there are board/card games to play with friends. it's a cafe and bar, which is a cool concept for day and night time. it's a cozy place that inspires creativity and collaboration. read more

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***Major side note: My reviews on Yelp are generally positive spotlights on establishments I would love to see keep flourishing. I don't utilize this app to put places "on blast"...However this needs to be addressed.... Beer was good....that's it. Service was incredibly disappointing. When we were at the bar, the bartender working was pretty unfriendly and snooty. I'm not expecting to be razzle dazzled, but when I ask about a drink and you're just standing there not making drinks, don't act like I'm inconveniencing you. And drop the attitude. When we got a table and ordered, service was really slow. Took forever to get drinks, water, and one appetizer. I would understand if it was a hopping night, but it was dead. We won't be coming back, and if anyone ever asks, I will be far from recommending this place to anyone. read more

Stopped here for breakfast the day after a Cubs/Sox game. A good selection of amazing fresh food. I had the root vegetable hash with coffee & mimosa. Everything was was delicious. Plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians or meat eaters. They also have outdoor seating. read more

Three of us came here for brunch around 11 on a Sunday without reservations, and we barely had to wait 15 minutes for a table despite the post-Shamrock Shuffle crowd, so we were quite pleased. We experienced good service and large portions at the brunch hour. Of note are the egg sliders that come with the fluffiest english muffins ever. Their regular drink menu is extensive and the brunch-specific drinks are really nice--we're talking fancy hot toddies and spiked hot chocolate served in a bowl. We'd say Uncommon Ground is definitely worthy of all those awards they have received over the years. You can read more about the brunch menu and those tasty alcoholic beverages here: http://notjustbrunch.wordpress.com/2014/04/15/green-buzzword-brunch/ read more

Uncommon Ground - the Peppermint Pattie spiked hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating space. Two items on the menu are marked gluten free but they articulated awareness of what could be modified. Fries are gluten free but to my palette they were like freezer fries thrown into a frier. They know how to poach eggs! Bloody Mary isn't gluten free but their cocktail, scotch, and whiskey menu is decent. Friendly wait staff. read more

We got here just at opening. Coffee wasn't brewed and server was not very attentive. I understand they had just opened but some communication would've helped. The server was knowledgeable and his recommendations were great. Food was great overall good experience read more

Uncommon Ground - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our service was great! Fast friendly and on top of it! But the food was okay, still good though.

Went to uncommon ground on a Monday night. They have their home crafted beers on sale for $4 on Mondays. I tried the one called spaceship but even not being a beer person I could tell it was really good. I ordered the bacon wrapped meatloaf which was amazing. Really yummy sauce. My friend had the lavender and honey roasted chicken and enjoyed it. We were waited on by the bartender and he was good about recommendations. I have also been here in the small space for a musical performance and that's cool too. Overall slightly pricey for the type of place it it but I enjoyed the food. Nice views of Clark Street and Wrigleyville. I have been to the Devon location for brunch and was unimpressed but I liked the dinner. read more

We were sat by the host indoor yesterday, sat and waited for service for 30 min without anyone coming up to us. The server was a woman with dyed turquoise hair who looked over at us multiple times but never came. Definitely not coming back if she still works there. read more

Yummo!!! Order. The. Fries. (Bottomless fries). Beer is good! Would recommend the spaceship IPA or the sky rocket vixen IPA! Also, the chicken sandwich is very tasty. Miso cauliflower, Spanish artichoke dip, cheese curds all good. IF YOU DONT GET THE RANCH YOU ARE NOT EATING HERE RIGHT. read more

Uncommon Ground - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hate to do this because I know what a 1-star rating can do to a place, but I just have to based on our experience here yesterday. We came for breakfast/brunch and should have known when it took 15 minutes to get a latte that was a bad sign. The restaurant wasn't busy but somehow the food took forever. I'm talking a simple order of fries taking an hour. They are $9 per order of fries, too- mind you. Throughout us asking about our food and for updates on where it was, we were never even able to order more drinks. We sat with empty drinks (with the exception of water) for the duration of our hour and a half ordeal. Nobody seemed to have a clue what was going on. Nobody came to give any kind of explanation to us, or any of the other tables around us, of what was going on. There were tables who sat, waited for a server for 10 minutes, then walked out in frustration. Adding insult to injury is that the food is pricey but really nothing special. If anything - I would hope management would take this with a grain of salt and learn from it. We were a table of current and former servers, so we know good service vs. poor. I won't be back- but maybe this will help the management make adjustments for future patrons. read more

This place is about as cozy and cozy gets and reminds of some good ole home cookin'... if my parents had cooked me anything that didn't come out of a frozen box as a child. Thankfully, as an adult who lives at home (get off my back people, I've got a 10 year plan), the food at Uncommon is what my Dad now cooks for me with his refined taste and pretty respectfully sized backyard garden. Uncommon Ground is a great bet for fresh, organic, locally grown comfort food. I'm a big fan of their sunshine salad, veggie chili, veggie burger, outdoor patio, sexy musician boys, and giant coffees. I'm a not so big fan of their sangria and the (IMO) too salty pumpkin ravioli, or draft window seating. I also love the server's here. You'll be promptly seated by a host and the server will be like someone you knew growing up and reconnected with... sometimes I even trick myself into making more convo with my server than my date. Oops! If it weren't such a drive for me, I'd be here much more often... maybe even get up in time for their famed breakfasts. I'll defo be making UG a summer lunching destination. read more

Four words for you: Gunthorp Farm crispy chicken. Seriously, any incarnation of this chicken is sure to win over even the most picky palate. I even dream of it. No, really! This coffeeshop/resto/music venue is one of my favorite places to lounge, linger and relax. And, you'll breathe easier knowing everything is locally-sourced, organic and sustainable in most cases. Like to imbibe? Yeah, me too. Even drinking can be done with a conscience at Uncommon Ground! Check out their signature eco-cocktail, the Agripolitan (like the Metropolitan, only greener), or the super delightful lemon-ginger martini. These go down like candy-- don't say I didn't warn you! Gwyneth Paltrow thinks UG is cool, and so do I. Word. read more

This place is super overrated. I'm honestly not sure how it has the reviews that it has. The food is super over priced and lacks taste. The service is slow and the waiters (that I've had) have a strange sense of entitlement that comes off in a very rude way. I live right around the corner from this place, so I've given it a few shots and each time it gets worse. There are tons of healthy, delicious restaurants in this area and this is not one to try. This one can be skipped. read more

Food? good Service? alright Garnishes on my Bloody Mary? MOLDY!!! Let me explain... my big, tasty Bloody Mary arrived with a colorful skewer of garnishes, as all Bloody Marys should. There was a cool-colored cucumber; and then some bright, festive bell peppers in red, yellow, and green - topped off in blue and white fur! Now I know its not really part of the meal, but who doesn't love to snack on garnishes whilst drinking a Bloody? And what are the moldy garnishes saying about the overall quality control of the rest of the place? 1-800-NERVOUS. I think what troubles me the most is the number of people that handled the moldy peppers before they were served to me... theres the person that selects the peppers, washes the peppers, slices the peppers, skewers the peppers, and lastly the bartender that selects the skewer, places it atop my drink, and serves me said drink. Someone had to notice that mold, people! Shame on you, Uncommon Ground. Shame. UPDATE: I was in Wrigleyville last weekend and decided to try Uncommon Ground for brunch again. It was a gorgeous day and they were happy to seat us outside (with dog in tow). I even brought my parents and decided not to mention to them what happened last time. The food was fresh and delicious, no mold in site (well, I didn't order a Bloody Mary). I had a chopped salad, served just the way I like it (finely chopped, of course). Congrats, Uncommon Ground - you just earned yourself another star from me. And I will happily remove you from my "Hatorade" list. read more

I've been coming to Uncommon Ground for years. Recently, the place has let their standard of quality slide. Last night was the final nail in the coffin - I will frequent one of the many other bar/grill establishments in the area and won't go to Uncommon Ground anymore. First, one thing that should be mentioned, that had always been an issue, is the speed of service. Hardly anyone was in the restaurant. Yet, it took 20 minutes before the waiter sauntered over to our table to take coffee orders. Service has Always been painfully slow there but last night seemed to be worse than any other time. When it came time to pay the bill, the waiter was nowhere to be found. Our cards were sitting with the bill on the table for a half hour and we had to deliver them to a server. Then, of course, it took 20 more minutes in an empty restaurant to run the cards and deliver them back to us. Now let's move on to the actual product. They delivered cold coffee to our table. It was as if the coffee had been sitting in a pot for a few hours. Clearly it wasn't fresh. This isn't a big deal but it also wasn't the first time this happened. One of my friends is very allergic to peanuts. He made this clear to the waiter when ordering his dessert. Guess what came with his dessert? Yep, you guessed it - nuts! He had to send it back. Honestly, the restaurant was empty - how did this get so easily and nonchalantly missed? The server, in a rare moment when he actually was by our table, over filled my water glass and water overflowed from my glass onto the table, my lap, and my phone. Didn't get an apology. Didn't get a towel. Apparently attending to an empty restaurant was a more pressing matter. Finally, our waiter was completely incomprehensible. He mumbled every word he spoke to us in the rare moments he was at our table. We all smiled and nodded our heads when he was mumbling. Come on Uncommon Ground - you should know that's going to cause a poor customer experience. I've never had an issue with their food or desserts, so i guess they have that going for them . There have been enough little issues with this place where the overall experience was simply unpleasant and I'll be going elsewhere. read more

The food and the venue are great. I've been there twice in the past month or so. Here are the reasons for the three star review: First time, our waitress actually invited us to leave when we explained that only one phone in our party was QR enabled. There are no printed menus. We stayed. At one point, we noticed people were drinking cocktails and cappuccino. We probably would have ordered cocktails, maybe even a cappuccino. Second time, I printed out the menu from the website (not available PDF, so that was a hassle.) I ordered the waffle with jam and butter as advertised. Not available. Comes with honey as they were out of syrup. Butter and jam are extras. I also got a cappuccino, which was good (as was the waffle and side of bacon). I won't explain the other goofy things in terms of ordering and service. We are looking for a different outdoor brunch option, enough is enough. read more

I would like to respond to AL B for his response to our review of the clump of hair we found in the bloody mary. First of all...my friend SUCKED the clump of hair through her straw. And no, it was NOT a coctail straw, it was a regular straw. And yes, she was crying...because she had a nasty clump of hair with black crusty stuff on it in her MOUTH. Also, when we told our waitress she took it away and laughed it off. She didn't bring out the manager. WE HAD TO ASK TO SPEAK TO THE MANAGER And did we laugh? UH...yea...like that uncomfortable laugh like we can't believe this is happening! And no, we didn't want it to ruin our entire day. As we said in our review, she did offer to comp 2 drinks and one meal. And we were pretty disgusted that we left our meals half eaten. However, there was one of us who was so hungry, he actually finished. I don't think we should have had to fight w/the management staff to speak to the owner who refused to come out and talk to us. You tell me All B, how does a clump of hair get in a Blood Mary glass? And if that's what we found, what else is going on? You tell us. You didn't suck the darn hair in your mouth so don't go around saying we gave a big stink about it for nothing. The emotional turmoil that caused my friend to cry warranted that they comped our whole meal- and that's right- we weren't going to stop until justice was served. Of course they were oohhhh ssooooo nice to you- they aren't that dumb of wanting to lose other business. Glad to know that your soul can be bought for a $4.00 dessert. read more

I hate to rain on the Yelp love parade but I think I'm going to have to because I just don't get it. Lovely service aside lack luster food will not get me to come back again. And that's just what I got. Or maybe their brunch just stinks. I mean I like what they are trying to do with sustainability and food that's not completely bad for you but that doesn't mean the food needs to taste bad either. Their online menu is what won me over, however, upon arrival the printed menu was a little different. What I was drooling over wasn't being offered so I had to choose something else. I like raisins as much as the next girl but I don't need 2,000 raisins on my raisin french toast. Also if someone tells you their adverse to anything spicy you should know if your dish is spicy, especially if you've tried it. I've thought about going back for dinner but the bad taste in my mouth from brunch won't leave me and believe me people I've brushed my teeth since then. read more

One day in seventh grade I came to school and saw my boyfriend holding hands with another girl. She was blonde and she wore this hot pink t-shirt all the time with a stick figure on it, and below the stick figure it said "Whatever!" I didn't officially find out that he'd dumped me until he had one of his friends write me a break up note for him and give it to me at lunch. I guess he was like any normal seventh grader, so busy with seventh grade business that he had to contract out this type of task. It hurt that he changed his mind about me being the coolest girl in the world, and though I thought I'd packed away this pain nice and tight somewhere deep down under a colon polyp, it came bubbling back up yesterday when I received an urgent text message from a friend alerting me that Uncommon Ground is no longer serving pumpkin ravioli. What? WHAT IS THIS MADNESS? If you never had the chance to have this pumpkin ravioli in your life, I am sorry. So sorry that I will now tell you exactly what you were missing. You got a big dish of 3 inch ravioli pillows filled with perfectly spiced pumpkin puree. They'd top it with brown butter sage sauce which I'd imagine is made a lot like your Southern granny made gravy (melted butter, some flour to thicken), except maybe without a lit Virginia Super Slim in one hand. They put fresh sage leaves on top of that, and then they crumble up gorgonzola and chestnuts on top of that. It's the kind of thing you eat until you feel like you're gonna die, take the remainder home with you, and finish it the VERY SECOND you stop feeling like you're gonna die. So, what is the meaning of this? Why did it go away? I can think of at least one lackluster chicken sandwich on the fall menu that could use a long retirement. Did the chef get tired of making it? I guess it's kind of like how Weezer got tired of playing Buddy Holly but people had paid $75 to get in to see their show so they were like JUST FUCKING PLAY IT. I feel this way about the pumpkin raviolis: I'm willing to pay goddamn $20 for this plate so would you just inject some pumpkin into some ravioli and give it to me?? JUST FUCKING MAKE IT. I don't care about your feelings, I pay you to COOK, not to FEEL. I have been to Uncommon Ground one million times and ordered that dish every single time. So thanks a lot for letting me know personally that you decided to make it impossible for me to get it anymore. I have to say that is just a really awesome way to emulate the communication skills of a seventh grader. Thanks a lot for breaking my friend's heart when she ordered it and having her let me know what happened. So it's your move: give me the ravs and I give you two stars. Bring it back, Uncommon Ground, or you will be sorry. Know how I know? My junior high ex-boyfriend ended up working at a mall restaurant to afford to pay child support to the girl he knocked up whose name is the actual title of a Jessica Alba dance movie. So think about that for a minute, whydontcha. **UPDATE! The ravs are back!!! Sometimes these things end well. read more

If I could have given a zero rating I would have. We waited over an hour and a half for our food and had to fight to actually get served. When we did, the food was completely inedible. They comped the entire meal because they realized how bad it was. Worst meal ever and I mean that literally, ever! Same thing happened with all the other people eating at our surrounding tables tonight. read more