The Common

Wanted to dine in for brunch but showed up to the restaurant and saw that they were preparing for a private event. Wanted to ask for take out instead but was cut off by employee implying that the kitchen is closed for a private event. Did not feel welcomed at all.

It is worth the wait! great menu and delicious options!

The food is good but the Indian waiter is disrespectful and rude. He shouldn’t be working with people. I miss their former waiter and waitress. I’ve been going here for a long time but after my recent experience with him, i’m thinking they are trying to save money by not training someone new. i’ve seen him be rude to other customers as well. Chef, hire someone else, don’t lose customers.

If you haven't been here, you're missing out on a hidden little gem in Bay Ridge. Our server was the sweetest thing, tentative when necessary and never over bearing. The cappuccino was smooth and delicious and our meals were phenomenal. The menu wasn't huge but it didn't need to be. The food options were healthy with that mix of something fried with flavors and textures absolutely balanced. The lavender and honey cheesecake was light buth with distinguished flavors. The atmosphere was cozy and charming, and the techno beat playing somehow made it better for me. I'll definitely be going back to try their other foods and so should you! Absolutely loved it!

Amazing brunch and lunch and jams and coffees and teas and just about anything your belly needs. Warm inviting atmosphere and great service. Look up the menu and go for it. Will not be disappointed.

If you live in the Bayridge area. This is the best place for breakfast. The service is outstanding. Small sitting area but the chef knows what he is doing. All around best of the best. My favorite place always. The Quinoa bowls are so filling and the skillet pancakes with cinnamon sooooo yummy. Best hot chocolate and cappuccinos.

Worth the trip from manhattan, really good brunch food and comfortable, chill atmosphere

If you are looking for good food. This place will not disappoint. Weve almost had everything on the menu by now. Quite a jewel in the area!

This is the kind of hipster diner that your 85-year-old mother will like too: "Everything tasty and fresh too!" It's hard to put into words what the common gets so very right. For starters, there's nothing common about the menu. It's sorta gourmet without the fuss, hip without the funk, eclectic without the confusion of fusion. I took pictures of the menu to post because it will speak for itself, if you'll take it from me that it delivers on its promise. Service is casual, but attentive. Ambience is a cross between rustic and industrial. It's coolness is muted, so comfortable. Maybe almost too muted--you might walk right past it at the corner of third avenue and 94th Street, down from the Walgreens. Don't do that. Go in. Buon appetito!

I love this place. It is one of the best breakfast restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of eating in. Their menu is always so creative and interesting and I've never had a bad meal there. They also have some pretty great coffee and tea to go along with the meals. I highly recommend it.