The Common

Seriously the best breakfast and lunch secret in all of Brooklyn.
The food here is just shockingly good. Like, all of it.

The food is great and the staff is really friendly. There’s usually a wait though so be sure to call ahead

Every bite of food were tasty from the appetizers to the main entrees.
Definitely will go back again!
Take out around 10AM on a Sunday.

Found this little gem on Facebook. I first came here for breakfast and had the Salmon Scramble and Pistachio Latte. I came here several other times after for breakfast and everything is great! This place is really cute....a bit small, but cute. Sometimes when it is busy you might have a wait time. The waitstaff is very attentive and friendly. It seems like you get a lot for your money and the prices are extremely reasonable. I will continue to come here in the future. I definitely have to stop in and try something from the Brunch menu. 😊

Worth the wait, even on a really hot day! First time eating here, and of course we went at a very busy time on a very hot day, but the food was well worth the wait. Perfect portions of well prepared food. Omlette is great, but made better with fresh vegetables and green salsa. My husband had pierogies that he said were fantastic. Friendly service and really great coffee, too. Will go again.

I had one of the three grain bowls. When I say it tasted fresh and delicious, this is an understatement. The food was absolutely amazing and I will drive across Queens and Brooklyn to come back to this gem. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. Lastly, I loved the atmosphere as it was relaxing and made for a great solo breakfast trip to enjoy my tea and text my wife that she is missing out(ha).

Delicious brunch with nice portions. I got the crispy potato tart. Everything was fresh, no salt or pepper needed. The water they served was cucumber infused. So good!

Busy place where you can catch a breakfast but hustle environment was not so what you expected in the early morning. Otherwise, good, staff were fine.

The Common is the only brunch spot in Bay Ridge that matters and one of the best spots in BK. The food is consistently good. Everything is well seasoned down to their scrambled eggs which most restaurants fail to do (I shouldn’t have to add salt and pepper to bland eggs). The cook is excellent. The skillet pancake is bomb, patatas bravas is as good as some I’ve had in Spain, truffle bun was amazing. I’ve never had something I disliked and wouldn’t order again. The waiters are ALL good. It’s a very small place and the waiters can see you from anywhere you sit. They also help out with seating and other things. If you need to get their attention it’s as easy as waving them over and they will come. As a regular, I haven’t had any issues with the waiters. They are all doing their job just fine.

The food comes quick. The food is good. The order is correct. Nothing to complain about. 5 stars all day. The icing on the cake is that this place is reasonably priced and unassuming.

I’ve never been the type of person to leave reviews, but I feel credit should be given where it’s due. The Common is THE best restaurant in Bay Ridge. No question. I can honestly say that there hasn’t been a dish I’ve tried, that I’m not blown away by. From the truffle bun to their simple breakfast sandwich, they do it well and it is always consistent. With the small staff that they have, the service has been great. They are accommodating, friendly, and give just the right amount of attention. In an area that is flooded with restaurants, The Common, shines. It’s only downfall is that they don’t have a dinner menu. Which may be a blessing in disguise, seeing that I would probably be eating out more than I’d like.