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3.5/5 I was so excited to snag a reservation for brunch! And thank god I had a reservation because walk ins would have to wait 2 hours. It's pretty dark inside unless you're by the window. There are 3 single stall bathrooms by the bar. I bet at night the ambiance is more cozy with dim lighting. My friend and I got: - blueberry pancakes: I was so excited for these. But tbh they didn't live up to the hype. I think the pancakes from Golden Diner or Bubbys is better... but maybe it's because I waited until I ate my patty melt before this and it was sitting for 15 minutes... they are very pretty though - patty melt: I loved this!! 10/10. It came with a pickle. - farmers breakfast: my friend liked this but didn't eat the beans - spiced coffee: we got milk on the side. This was honestly nothing special. It had some cinnamon in it which is what made it "spiced". I would come back for patty melt. I wouldn't wait 2 hours for walk in, I'd only come back if I had a reservation.
This spot seems very cozy and they have the vibe of a small town bed and breakfast. I didn't think anything was special about this place except the pancakes. The omelet was rather plain, but soft even though it comes with bacon and avocado. The hashed potatoes are not crunchy or anything, it felt like I could have made them at home. The blueberry pancakes are pretty good, but they are closer to a pound cake than a fluffy dessert cake. It's unique enough to try it at least once, but not the best in the pancake category. I'm not sure I'd go back to try anything else.
It looks like a very old restaurant that might have been around before cars. I asked our waiter when it opened. 2021!?! Small spot. We waited in line before they were open on a Sunday. The whole line did get a table. Food was perfectly seasoned and quite good. It is a small menu.
I love it here. But there were some misses last time I went. Ty e curried deviled eggs were great. The beet salad was creamy and wonderful. The artichokes were super bland. I had the quail. They were a little under seasoned and overcooked. Love the atmosphere. Staff is attentive and helpful. Will definitely go back.
A delicious brunch! Blueberry pancakes were incredible. So soft, fluffy, and delicious with the fresh blueberries. We also had the pancake breakfast and subbed the bacon for another egg and got them scrambled. The maple syrup is so fresh and delicious. The side of hash potatoes are amazing. It's cooked with onions and has such a good flavor. We also tried their chocolate hazelnut cake at the end which was moist and had a great hazelnut flavor to pair with the chocolate cake. Overall this was a great meal! We were lucky to get a reservation, but they also take walk ins which could take around an hour before you're seated, depending on the party size. Our waiter was also great and very attentive.
The blueberry pancakes here were insane. They were so so soft and there was almost a little crunchy exterior from the sugar. The blueberries went so well with the pancakes. The smoked fishes were pretty good as well, interesting flavors that all went well together. I also ordered the steak and eggs which were just alright. I found the drinks to be mediocre but not bad.
Cozy, tavern-style spot we intentionally wandered into to for Sunday brunch, to celebrate the Knicks NBA win --and left as instant fans. The rundown: - Scones with orange marmalade and luscious, whipped butter (11/10), - Cheddar, avocado, and bacon omelette (also 11/10), - Pancake breakfast (10/10). They kindly added a side of blueberry compote on request and swapped our bacon for sausage. The pancakes were incredibly fluffy--such a joy to eat. Service was warm and efficient, and every dish felt simple but thoughtfully executed. Already planning our return--no question about it.
Commerce Inn is one of five restaurants in the West Village run by power chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi. It's a few blocks away from the other four (Via Carota, I Sodi, Buvette and Bar Pisellino), which are pretty much on the same block. All are wildly popular. Commerce does take some reservations but welcomes walk-ins. They are open daily for brunch and dinner. The Inn is located where Commerce St. bends and merges with Barrow St., a cozy area that also houses the Cherry Lane Theatre and its hot new restaurant, Wild Cherry (from the team behind Frenchette). Zimmi's, a newish French spot I tried last year, is also steps away. I'd say Commerce offers an early American menu befitting its early 1900's building. The Inn has a tavern with the bar, a few bare wood tables and booths and a small outdoor sidewalk space. There's also a dining room with tablecloths, wooden benches and chairs, and Shaker inspired bric a brac on the walls. The day's specials are on wall-mounted chalkboards. All areas offer the same menu. I dined at Commerce twice, for Sunday dinner and for weekday breakfast. The service for dinner was meh--not very attentive nor particularly friendly; the breakfast service was better. The host was great both times. On Sundays, Commerce offers a Sunday roast as mentioned on their website, but my server neglected to mention this and it was not listed on the chalkboard. I had to ask another server about it. It turned out to be a prime rib roast served a la carte with jus and horseradish cream. Luckily it wouldn't have been my main course choice anyway. For supper I ordered several dishes off the regular menu: cod cakes, artichokes, creamed spinach, half roast chicken with "fry'd" potatoes, spoon bread and a raspberry mess for dessert. The cod cakes were quite good, the artichokes (served poached and cool) were okay, a bit bland. The spinach was pretty classic and simple. The chicken had nicely crisped and heavily herbed skin, the potatoes were like steak fries but not very crisp. The spoon bread was spooned from a larger dish; it was a tasty, creamy cornbread. The raspberry mess was a delish traditional Eton mess with meringue shards, raspberries and whipped cream. I believe the weekday breakfast/lunch menu is the same as the weekend brunch menu. I ordered simply--fresh squeezed OJ and the pancake breakfast. The pancakes were 2 very puffy cakes served with a sunny-side-up egg and bacon. Very nice, but I think I prefer the Golden Diner/Golden Hof cakes because of their honey butter syrup. Overall 2 very good meals in a beautiful setting and neighbourhood.
Ordered: Blueberry Pancakes (~$26) Farmer's Breakfast (~$25): two eggs, hash potatoes, shaker beans, and toast Spiced Iced Coffee (~$8) Fresh Orange Juice (~$8) Aya's take: The Commerce Inn has been around for almost 5 years now but I feel like have only recently been getting busier and going viral. The team behind other West Village favorites like Via Carota, Buvette, and I Sodi is behind this so I knew we were in for a treat. I stopped by around 9:45am on a Sunday and to my surprise, there was no wait for a table for 2. That's totally different from another time I stopped by around 11:30am and was given an approximate 3 hour wait time (which turned out to be 1.5 hours). I didn't wait then and I'm glad I tried my chances a bit earlier this time! We got their Blueberry Pancakes which are so picturesque, thick, cakey, and not too sweet. I loved the sweet/tart balance of the blueberries with the cream on top. This is definitely a dish to share; I think I would've been overwhelmed after the first pancake. The Farmer's Breakfast was also quite delicious! The two eggs were perfectly soft scrambled and buttery, the has potatoes were a nice complement, and the toast was fresh. This definitely my first time having shaker beans during breakfast and honestly, I didn't mind it. It didn't add much personally but it also wasn't bad. The Spiced Iced Coffee was decent but definitely think it should be a few dollars cheaper. Same with the Fresh Orange Juice which was actually separating into layers making me question its freshness. It was more watery on the bottom and foamy on top. I've had tons of fresh OJ before and have never seen it so non-cohesive like this. Good try overall!
Omg this place!! Was phenomenal. Went there twice on my visit to NYC . Best damn pancakes I've ever had,EVER. The bacon was Delicious . Ok was food and so was their . Highly recommend
Weekend brunch review: we stopped by and put our name in for a table for 2. 1.5 hour wait, they took our number and we ventured off to find coffee elsewhere and window shop. Eventually got notified of our table, and we were seated at a cozy table in the front bar area. Loved the warm, colonial-inspired decor and service (and servers' uniforms). I ordered coffee, daughter ordered tea. Different server brought us both coffee and seemed slightly irritated when thanked but advised of the mistake. She left both coffees. About 10 minutes later re-appeared with the tea and took one coffee away. Ordered the farmer breakfast and the pancakes with side of bacon. Farmers breakfast: eggs and toast were good. Potatoes were greasy, limp and tasteless. Served either choice of peas or beans - I chose beans. Tasted ok, but not really my favorite at breakfast (but I guess aligned to the colonial theme?). Pancakes were delicious! Definitely would order those if you come for breakfast. Bacon never showed up. No sugars were offered with the hot beverages, and no salt and pepper. Bottom line, for us, this was a mediocre experience. Plenty of great reviews here but was a miss for us. But with a reservation or shorter wait, I'd be willing to try their lunch menu items another time!
First time here! We had a reservation but it still look us a while to get seated! I got the club sandwich which was the special of the day and it came with bacon, lettuce, onion, garlic mayo, turkey, avocado and tomatoes. It was a really big sandwich and it was only 25 bucks. It was super tasty and the bacon was candied which I loved. I also got an orange juice which was 8 dollars but it wasnt cold. The only down side was it was super loud in there even though it was not crowded and the food did take 20 minutes to come. The servers were really nice and we did split the check so he got double the tips. Overall I would come again but it is on the pricey side.
I came here for the pancakes! They're fluffy but not jiggly. I had the buttermilk stack and the the pancake breakfast. Both were enjoyable. This place is always busy. I ended up sitting at the bar since tables filled up fast and i didn't want to wait. The staff at the Bar were pretty fast and i was able to eat and leave quickly. I wasnt going to hang out there all day. No wifi so you have to talk to your friends. Feels kinda touristy but the pancakes are good!
3 months ago
this restaurant transported me to the coziest English wooden hut! the service was amazing -- everyone was friendly and hospitable. the pancakes were buttery and soft. the savouriness of the pancakes and maple syrup was such a delectable treat! the coffee was more acidic and was clearly brewed from great coffee beans. we heard that there are divisive opinions about it but we thoroughly enjoyed it. read more
Got there on Saturday around 9:30. Place was already completely full so we put our names down and waited 45 minutes for 2. Goat cheese omelette was delicious. Loved the flavor and eggs were very fluffy. Blueberry pancakes were good but not the best pancakes I've had. They seemed a bit dense and could've used joe blueberry syrup. Loved how big the blueberries were. Service was super slow in the beginning. Once we got our order in they were good about coming around and refilling water and checking in on us. Overall a nice brunch spot but I wouldn't wait a long time for this. read more
Arrived on opening and was luckily seated without reservation right away in the main dining hall. Loved the English pub-y decor that shows you exactly what you're going to be eating, from shucked oyster and clam shells to hive frames. I chose the regular coffee and appreciated the availability of oat milk as non-dairy creamer and the top-off during the middle of the meal. My friend had the signature spiced iced coffee, which came with cinnamon syrup as the "spice" and a cute striped straw to boot. Tea is served by a small pot. We shared a few things for our meal. The blueberry pancakes were on every table, and it is easy to see why. The dish itself is a showstopper, stacked tall and bejeweled with plump blueberries. I expected the texture to be fluffy, but was surprised to find a dense eggy cake-- a real hefty pancake. I love eggs, so I really enjoyed this new style of pancake, but I could see it be divisive for those expecting fluffy buttermilk-type pancakes or soufflé pancakes. The breakfast platter came with a nice piece of sourdough toast, buttered. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked. The hash had a lot of onions and leaned a bit on the sweet side as a result. No complaints from me, as I don't love plain potatoes. The beans were hearty and the breakfast sausage tasted housemade and nothing like breakfast links that get served elsewhere. We did order the "chow chow" -- a Southern pickled slaw, as we found out-- and it was such a nice tangy addition to the meal. I found myself picking on the cabbage and cauliflower pickles between bites. I would stop by here again to try some of the seafood forward dishes on the rotating and regular menu! read more
3.5/5 I was so excited to snag a reservation for brunch! And thank god I had a reservation because walk ins would have to wait 2 hours. It's pretty dark inside unless you're by the window. There are 3 single stall bathrooms by the bar. I bet at night the ambiance is more cozy with dim lighting. My friend and I got: - blueberry pancakes: I was so excited for these. But tbh they didn't live up to the hype. I think the pancakes from Golden Diner or Bubbys is better... but maybe it's because I waited until I ate my patty melt before this and it was sitting for 15 minutes... they are very pretty though - patty melt: I loved this!! 10/10. It came with a pickle. - farmers breakfast: my friend liked this but didn't eat the beans - spiced coffee: we got milk on the side. This was honestly nothing special. It had some cinnamon in it which is what made it "spiced". I would come back for patty melt. I wouldn't wait 2 hours for walk in, I'd only come back if I had a reservation. read more
This spot seems very cozy and they have the vibe of a small town bed and breakfast. I didn't think anything was special about this place except the pancakes. The omelet was rather plain, but soft even though it comes with bacon and avocado. The hashed potatoes are not crunchy or anything, it felt like I could have made them at home. The blueberry pancakes are pretty good, but they are closer to a pound cake than a fluffy dessert cake. It's unique enough to try it at least once, but not the best in the pancake category. I'm not sure I'd go back to try anything else. read more
It looks like a very old restaurant that might have been around before cars. I asked our waiter when it opened. 2021!?! Small spot. We waited in line before they were open on a Sunday. The whole line did get a table. Food was perfectly seasoned and quite good. It is a small menu. read more
17 days ago
I love it here. But there were some misses last time I went. Ty e curried deviled eggs were great. The beet salad was creamy and wonderful. The artichokes were super bland. I had the quail. They were a little under seasoned and overcooked. Love the atmosphere. Staff is attentive and helpful. Will definitely go back. read more
26 days ago
A delicious brunch! Blueberry pancakes were incredible. So soft, fluffy, and delicious with the fresh blueberries. We also had the pancake breakfast and subbed the bacon for another egg and got them scrambled. The maple syrup is so fresh and delicious. The side of hash potatoes are amazing. It's cooked with onions and has such a good flavor. We also tried their chocolate hazelnut cake at the end which was moist and had a great hazelnut flavor to pair with the chocolate cake. Overall this was a great meal! We were lucky to get a reservation, but they also take walk ins which could take around an hour before you're seated, depending on the party size. Our waiter was also great and very attentive. read more
The blueberry pancakes here were insane. They were so so soft and there was almost a little crunchy exterior from the sugar. The blueberries went so well with the pancakes. The smoked fishes were pretty good as well, interesting flavors that all went well together. I also ordered the steak and eggs which were just alright. I found the drinks to be mediocre but not bad. read more
Cozy, tavern-style spot we intentionally wandered into to for Sunday brunch, to celebrate the Knicks NBA win --and left as instant fans. The rundown: - Scones with orange marmalade and luscious, whipped butter (11/10), - Cheddar, avocado, and bacon omelette (also 11/10), - Pancake breakfast (10/10). They kindly added a side of blueberry compote on request and swapped our bacon for sausage. The pancakes were incredibly fluffy--such a joy to eat. Service was warm and efficient, and every dish felt simple but thoughtfully executed. Already planning our return--no question about it. read more
5 months ago
Commerce Inn is one of five restaurants in the West Village run by power chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi. It's a few blocks away from the other four (Via Carota, I Sodi, Buvette and Bar Pisellino), which are pretty much on the same block. All are wildly popular. Commerce does take some reservations but welcomes walk-ins. They are open daily for brunch and dinner. The Inn is located where Commerce St. bends and merges with Barrow St., a cozy area that also houses the Cherry Lane Theatre and its hot new restaurant, Wild Cherry (from the team behind Frenchette). Zimmi's, a newish French spot I tried last year, is also steps away. I'd say Commerce offers an early American menu befitting its early 1900's building. The Inn has a tavern with the bar, a few bare wood tables and booths and a small outdoor sidewalk space. There's also a dining room with tablecloths, wooden benches and chairs, and Shaker inspired bric a brac on the walls. The day's specials are on wall-mounted chalkboards. All areas offer the same menu. I dined at Commerce twice, for Sunday dinner and for weekday breakfast. The service for dinner was meh--not very attentive nor particularly friendly; the breakfast service was better. The host was great both times. On Sundays, Commerce offers a Sunday roast as mentioned on their website, but my server neglected to mention this and it was not listed on the chalkboard. I had to ask another server about it. It turned out to be a prime rib roast served a la carte with jus and horseradish cream. Luckily it wouldn't have been my main course choice anyway. For supper I ordered several dishes off the regular menu: cod cakes, artichokes, creamed spinach, half roast chicken with "fry'd" potatoes, spoon bread and a raspberry mess for dessert. The cod cakes were quite good, the artichokes (served poached and cool) were okay, a bit bland. The spinach was pretty classic and simple. The chicken had nicely crisped and heavily herbed skin, the potatoes were like steak fries but not very crisp. The spoon bread was spooned from a larger dish; it was a tasty, creamy cornbread. The raspberry mess was a delish traditional Eton mess with meringue shards, raspberries and whipped cream. I believe the weekday breakfast/lunch menu is the same as the weekend brunch menu. I ordered simply--fresh squeezed OJ and the pancake breakfast. The pancakes were 2 very puffy cakes served with a sunny-side-up egg and bacon. Very nice, but I think I prefer the Golden Diner/Golden Hof cakes because of their honey butter syrup. Overall 2 very good meals in a beautiful setting and neighbourhood. read more
Ordered: Blueberry Pancakes (~$26) Farmer's Breakfast (~$25): two eggs, hash potatoes, shaker beans, and toast Spiced Iced Coffee (~$8) Fresh Orange Juice (~$8) Aya's take: The Commerce Inn has been around for almost 5 years now but I feel like have only recently been getting busier and going viral. The team behind other West Village favorites like Via Carota, Buvette, and I Sodi is behind this so I knew we were in for a treat. I stopped by around 9:45am on a Sunday and to my surprise, there was no wait for a table for 2. That's totally different from another time I stopped by around 11:30am and was given an approximate 3 hour wait time (which turned out to be 1.5 hours). I didn't wait then and I'm glad I tried my chances a bit earlier this time! We got their Blueberry Pancakes which are so picturesque, thick, cakey, and not too sweet. I loved the sweet/tart balance of the blueberries with the cream on top. This is definitely a dish to share; I think I would've been overwhelmed after the first pancake. The Farmer's Breakfast was also quite delicious! The two eggs were perfectly soft scrambled and buttery, the has potatoes were a nice complement, and the toast was fresh. This definitely my first time having shaker beans during breakfast and honestly, I didn't mind it. It didn't add much personally but it also wasn't bad. The Spiced Iced Coffee was decent but definitely think it should be a few dollars cheaper. Same with the Fresh Orange Juice which was actually separating into layers making me question its freshness. It was more watery on the bottom and foamy on top. I've had tons of fresh OJ before and have never seen it so non-cohesive like this. Good try overall! read more
11 days ago
Omg this place!! Was phenomenal. Went there twice on my visit to NYC . Best damn pancakes I've ever had,EVER. The bacon was Delicious . Ok was food and so was their . Highly recommend read more
Weekend brunch review: we stopped by and put our name in for a table for 2. 1.5 hour wait, they took our number and we ventured off to find coffee elsewhere and window shop. Eventually got notified of our table, and we were seated at a cozy table in the front bar area. Loved the warm, colonial-inspired decor and service (and servers' uniforms). I ordered coffee, daughter ordered tea. Different server brought us both coffee and seemed slightly irritated when thanked but advised of the mistake. She left both coffees. About 10 minutes later re-appeared with the tea and took one coffee away. Ordered the farmer breakfast and the pancakes with side of bacon. Farmers breakfast: eggs and toast were good. Potatoes were greasy, limp and tasteless. Served either choice of peas or beans - I chose beans. Tasted ok, but not really my favorite at breakfast (but I guess aligned to the colonial theme?). Pancakes were delicious! Definitely would order those if you come for breakfast. Bacon never showed up. No sugars were offered with the hot beverages, and no salt and pepper. Bottom line, for us, this was a mediocre experience. Plenty of great reviews here but was a miss for us. But with a reservation or shorter wait, I'd be willing to try their lunch menu items another time! read more
First time here! We had a reservation but it still look us a while to get seated! I got the club sandwich which was the special of the day and it came with bacon, lettuce, onion, garlic mayo, turkey, avocado and tomatoes. It was a really big sandwich and it was only 25 bucks. It was super tasty and the bacon was candied which I loved. I also got an orange juice which was 8 dollars but it wasnt cold. The only down side was it was super loud in there even though it was not crowded and the food did take 20 minutes to come. The servers were really nice and we did split the check so he got double the tips. Overall I would come again but it is on the pricey side. read more
I came here for the pancakes! They're fluffy but not jiggly. I had the buttermilk stack and the the pancake breakfast. Both were enjoyable. This place is always busy. I ended up sitting at the bar since tables filled up fast and i didn't want to wait. The staff at the Bar were pretty fast and i was able to eat and leave quickly. I wasnt going to hang out there all day. No wifi so you have to talk to your friends. Feels kinda touristy but the pancakes are good! read more
The Commerce Inn is making its rounds on social media, earning its place as one of the most desirable spots to brunch in the city. After trying it, I can see why. I of course came to try their pancakes. As a bit of a pancake connoisseur myself (they're my go-to order), I thought The Commerce Inn's was worth the hype. It had that fluffy texture similar to a Japanese souffle cake, with edges that were delightfully crisp. The berries were plump, sweet, and a little tart, and even with the side of syrup, none of it felt cloying. The dish came with thick cut bacon and a side of egg, cooked to your preferences, and both were great. Would I return here again? Definitely. Although the wait times can be long (45 minutes), I would take a chance at bar seating just to have their pancakes again or even trying the other dishes on their menu. read more
I'm a big fan of the Via Carota team (I know, what a unique opinion!) and had been wanting to try this spot for a while. Came with a friend for lunch on a Tuesday. We walked in at around noon and there was no wait, though the place was pretty packed. Buttermilk pancakes were good but skippable imo. The patty melt was PHENOMENAL and the main reason to visit. Date toffee cake was also great! Would return for dinner to try more savory dishes. read more
26 days ago
The atmosphere is very cute I loved it, ordered the pancake breakfast and the parlor coffee, was wonderful!! We tried the spice iced coffee, it's great if you like cinnamon! Waiter was very nice as well! read more
22 days ago
Amazing breakfast/brunch spot. We ordered famous blueberry pancakes, special lobster toast and blueberry scones. Everything was delicious. read more
Higher-end American dining restaurants usually don't impress me since I prefer more bold cuisines, but considering that, I do think Commerce Inn does a nice job of experimenting and executing craft. The cheese toast is the best thing honestly. Essentially just an adult grilled cheese. Not sure if it's on the menu anymore, but if it is, I recommend! Very fresh ingredients across the table. Tender meats. The interior nailed the colonial era as well--I don't know too many restaurants that commit and pull it off like that. read more
3 months ago
came here on a Monday for brunch and it was so lovely! You don't even feel like you're in NYC. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable. The service was good. We ordered the oysters, smoked fishes, farmer's breakfast, and the buttermilk pancakes. I would come back specifically for the buttermilk pancakes every time they are amazing. Will definitely be back! read more
We came here for brunch on a Saturday after our morning run, without a reservation, and were seated right away. We ordered the Farmer's Breakfast, the half roast chicken with fried potatoes, the chef's special blueberry buttermilk pancakes, and fresh orange juice. The Farmer's Breakfast was just okay for me, it was a bit too greasy, though I appreciated that the sausage is made inhouse. The roast chicken was tender and full of flavor, but the fried potatoes were overly oily. The highlight of the meal was definitely the chef's special blueberry buttermilk pancakes its light, fluffy, and delicious. Service was on the slower side. We had to flag someone down a few times for water refills and other requests. The restaurant is nestled on the quiet neighborhood. It was clean and has cute interiors. read more
I was able to snag a resy for brunch here on a weekday and good thing we did because wait time was up to 30-45 mins! After looking at reviews, we decided on the chicken and the pancakes and a gin fizz. The drink and food were all solid but I personally didn't think anything stood out to me. Definitely still a solid place to come to in the West Village though! read more
I think i found my favorite pancake spot. The pancake breakfast had the perfect sized pancakes - they were so fluffy, moist, and rich in flavor. the berry compote was so fresh. the bacon was thick and crispy. an absolute banger of a spot, definitely going back! The ambiance is spectacular. The service was really quick, unfortunately they almost rushed us out as we were finishing our cocktail read more
They have the best vibe here for sure. The service is also great and their attire very much fits the vibe. The pancakes were pretty good. Very fluffy and light. Would recommend coming here for sure on a cozy morning or evening. read more
I cannot say enough good things about the Commerce Inn. Genuinely this was my favorite breakfast I've had in the city, and probably the best pancake I will ever have. The restaurant itself is very cozy and it made me feel like I was stepping out of the city. I highly recommend a reservation if you have a large group, but if you're coming solo or with a plus one, I recommend getting there right at opening to snag a bar seat or a seat in the tavern area. The service was great, they also have specials posted on a chalkboard on the wall. I will definitely be back here as soon as possible! read more
11 months ago
Overall rating: 4.4 Really cool, old timey bar - 100000% out of place wearing jeans. I just went in for a cocktail & the bartenders were nice, but I felt so out of place. I've never missed Brooklyn more. I probably won't be coming back but it did look nice for stiff, uppity, fancy people. read more
4 months ago
The pancakes lived up to the hype!! Both my husband and I had the blueberry pancakes with a side of hashed potatoes, which were also so flavorful. The OJ was fresh - but if you aren't into pulp you'll want to skip it. I got the spiced iced coffee which was very tasty. Atmosphere is super cool, in a nice quiet neighborhood. They were able to take us about a half hour before our reservation, and it did seem like people had luck with walk-ins, though it was a Monday morning. Definitely recommend the brunch! read more
Had a very pleasant brunch on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon here. By the way, I just love that area of West Village, the restaurant is kind of tucked in among stately, aged townhomes and the Cherry Lane Theatre. There was another restaurant here years ago, which I only went to once, but I have a feeling and I hope that The Commerce Inn sticks around for a long time. When you step in, it's like you are transported out of NYC. Some say shaker style, I say colonial chic. The period details are so incredible that it's almost like you are in a theme restaurant in a good way. We chose to go with the classic brunch options - blueberry pancakes, leek omelet, and I had to have some greens so I ordered the spring salad per the waiter's recommendation for a lighter salad. Don't you love that feeling when you order everything right? I got that here. No regrets nor disappointments with any of the dishes. While the pancakes here are wonderful, the pancakes from Clinton St Baking Co still holds the #1 spot in my heart. But I have to say that the pancakes here are fluffy, not dense at all, with a slight saltiness to combat the sweet blueberry compote, which I thought was a tad too sweet. I was surprised by the leek and goat cheese omelet. Wow, I had no idea what an amazing combo that is. And the eggs were souffle soft and the omelet just melted in your mouth. Next time I try to make an omelet at home, I'm going to try the leek and goat cheese filling. The spring salad was so generous in serving size that it was a struggle to finish, but what a gorgeous and aptly named salad. Next time, I would ask for dressing on the side because the micro greens got wilted by the dressing. Oh yes, there will be a next time at The Commerce Inn. It wasn't busy at all on a Tuesday around 1 and we had a leisurely brunch. For weekend, you'd need a reservation for sure as we tried walking in one time, and there was no room on the waitlist. My only gripe is that because the weather was so warm, the AC was on full blast. The AC vent was on top of us and I was pretty cold, which kind of ruined the colonial time vibe for me. My husband on the other hand said it was comfortable, but he did get cold by the end of the meal. Other than that, great service, beautiful setting, and delicious food. read more
My friend was in town and we heard this place we good. It's on a really sweet street, feels like the neighborhood corner on Sunday. Beautiful too. We heard this was an easy resevation to get but she was visiting last minute so we decided to walk in. We showed up as they opened and got one of 3 tables outside. It was beautiful. Service was fast. The drinks were great, I loved the spiced coffee (I normally drink black coffee, maybe a little sugar), we heard there were scones so we ordered those, the were great, on the drier side if you like them that way, the marmalade was incredible. The omelette was one of the best we had ever had. Honestly could have split between two as well. The potatoes were great, but not the star of the show. The blueberry pancakes were so moist but most importantly there were TONS of blueberries. Only thing I will say is we couldn't finish it all, probably could have skipped one thing and that would have been the perfect amount. Would definitely com back! read more
Very good spot for brunch. We came on a Sunday morning, and we were told that a table for 2 would be a 30-minute wait, but we ended up only waiting 15 minutes. The goat cheese and leek omelette is fluffy and creamy and savory; there were a few bites that were a bit salty, but the overall flavor was very good. The blueberry pancakes were not too sweet, and the pancakes were fluffy and custard-y and very good even by themselves. We also shared a pot of Commerce Breakfast tea, which seemed like a lighter black tea with hints of vanilla and fruit -- it was interesting and layered. Service is also friendly; we didn't feel rushed even though it was peak weekend brunch read more
Went to The Commerce Inn for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The pancake was delicious, it was light, fluffy, and perfectly made and the farmer's breakfast was just as satisfying. The ambience is cozy and inviting, with a European charm that makes you feel like you've stepped out of New York for a bit. Service was warm and attentive, adding to the overall experience. I'd love to come back for dinner sometime, as I imagine the vibe would be just as lovely in the evening. read more
8 months ago
This is a cozy West Village restaurant that I assume used to be an inn where people stayed according to the name of the place. I came here for breakfast without a reservation. They take a few walk ins a day. There is a front seating area and back. The back is set up with table cloths and it looks pretty while the front tables have no coverings and are just wooden. I sat in a small booth it was cute and cozy for one person. This was my first time here, when I ordered a coffee I asked for cappuccino but they don't make espresso drinks only coffee. So I got the spiced coffee which is coffee with cinnamon. It was pretty tasty. For food I got like a pancake egg sandwich it sort of looked like. it was two small fluffy pancakes with an egg and bacon with it. The bacon was tasty and crispy, just the way I like it. I do wish they would put the egg on another plate or have bigger plates. Or put the butter on a side plate. I didn't want the egg to mix with the butter. Oh well. I tried my best not to let the egg run into the butter. My waiter was nice and somehow remembered all my allergies and my order without writing it down. Good for him. I would come back and try out other types of pancakes or something else. I would also come back and try one of their cocktails as they look to have a very nice bar area and could make great fancy drinks. read more
I had dinner with a friend on a Tuesday evening. We were the first ones there at 5:30 but the restaurant quickly filled up. The decor is inspired by Shaker style and offers a warm, rustic, and cozy ambiance. Service was excellent. Hearty, well-crafted dishes. We shared our meal, starting with the chicory salad, tomato pie. We then ordered the bone marrow with French fries. All delicious. I had a glass of white wine and my friend ordered a martini. Love the area and the restaurant! read more
11 months ago
Came here right after it opened at 9:15am on a Monday when I didn't have meetings. Servers were very welcoming, let me choose where I wanted to sit, and promptly took my order. The interior of this restaurant is much like I Sodi (same owner) which is very cozy with wood finishes. I got the pancake breakfast with my eggs scrambled soft and to perfection. Pancakes were so fluffy and not dry at all. Servers let me read while I dined alone peacefully. 10/10 will be coming back with friends to try their dinner menu! read more
5 months ago
The pancakes go crazy and look like a cartoon. The orange juice is also so interesting (pictured). I was able to get a bar seat at the last minute because I was a party of 1. They were jam packed on a Saturday - worth the wait! read more
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