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    The Common

    4.5 (303 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Belle L.

    Came here for brunch and arrived around 1120ish AM. All the tables were filled so I put my name down and waited outside. It took about 10-15 minutes for us to get seated and the service was so friendly. There was so many delicious dishes and I decided to go with the lebanese skillet breakfast and a cappuccino. My friend got the pulled pork bowl and we decided to get the pancake to share. The dishes came out pretty quickly and at the same time. It was so hearty and filling and wasn't heavy at all. The pancake also had a great taste and crunch from the skillet. It wasn't sweet at all so it was easier to eat. The portions are perfect! The staff and ambiance are so lovely and I'm looking forward to trying the other dishes.

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    Carrie C.

    I usually go to their Park Slope location, but I stopped by the Bay Ridge one for a late morning brunch and loved it just as much. The space has that cozy, homey Bay Ridge vibe, feels bright, casual, and unpretentious. Service was friendly and attentive. The food here is inventive yet approachable. My must order is always the chicken liver mousse, hands down one of my favorite things on the menu. It's so smooth, rich, and creamy, honestly legit. I just wish it came with better or at least warm pita to do it justice. I also really like the breakfast sausage skillet, crispy lox potato, and Spanish breakfas, all flavorful, balanced, and perfect for the cozy brunch mood. I tried the Reuben sandwich this time too, flavor was there, but the bread was almost inedibly chewy, kind of a dense rye sourdough situation. It's a solid neighborhood brunch pick overall, but seating is limited, so expect a bit of a wait during prime weekend hours. Still, worth it every time.

    Sandra S.

    Delicious brunch spot around the bay ridge area! Staff + service was excellent. Limited seating though. A large variety of delicious items to choose from. The lattes were well made & delicious! The skillet pancake was ok. I enjoyed the crispy potato tart with lox, egg and salad & the 3 poached egg w Lebanese spiced sauce, meatballs and potatoes and pita bread - delish.

    Evonne H.

    Went to try the brunch at this place it was so delicious!! Got the fish & chip and chicken & waffle !! It is very good!! Worth going there for brunch .. only thing is place is always packed!!

    pimento cheese and corn bread
    Ann S.

    I enjoyed the foods here. We ordered to share: Salmon Eggs Benedict Plate, Pastrami Hash and Egg, Pimento cheese and corn bread, Croast. The salmon eggs benefit plate was nice, very savory. The pastrami hash and egg also very savory. The croast was ok - my least favorite. The pimento cheese and corn bread was so delicious - my most favorite! The staff was very friendly & nice. Plenty of seating inside.

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    Qiu L.

    We were in the neighborhood and wanted to tried this place on a Sunday afternoon. Ended up waiting for almost an hour. The place is very small and less than 10 tables in side. The food is decent. Nothing stands out much. Chicken liver mousse-not my kind of thing. The liver tasted a bit fishy to me. But my friends like it. 4/10 3 poached eggs skillet-looks better than its taste. Lack some kind of flavor to make it pop. 6/10 Chicken sandwich-flavorful. Fries is a plus. We finished the fries. 7/10 Chicken and waffles-not bad. If they give some syrup on the side, it might make it better. 8/10. If you don't want to wait a long line, don't come here on a Sunday. We stopped by at 1:30PM on Sunday and didn't get seated until almost 2:30PM. There's no waiting area inside so you have to wait outside. It's not worth it to wait in the heat on a summer day. Really.

    A little bacon, I never heard nobody
    George G.

    Ain't nothing wrong with a little morning bacon sprinkled over my favorite dish THE CROST

    Chef & open kitchen
    Julie T.

    A common was and continues to be one of my favorite spots in Bay Ridge for breakfast but also for lunch. I normally have breakfast there and the choices are wonderful. The food is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious and Ivan the manager is terrific. I always feel welcomed there. Service is excellent and it's just a nice cozy spot to meet someone for a delicious meal. Highly recommended. Apologies no photos this time.

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    Jaclyn C.

    I'm shocked and appalled I haven't been here sooner! When my husband suggested we come to the Common for breakfast during our stay-cation, I was 1) surprised he picked a place and 2) that none of my friends had already recommended we give this place a try. We did however make the mistake of not making reservations before coming on a Wednesday morning after 10AM and know better for next time. Their menu is very unique with bold flavors and it worth a thorough look over before sitting down. Make the most of your wait time and really read it over, and ask if they are also serving lunch as well, which will further confuse you in your decision-making process. After looking at their pictures here on Yelp, I was firmly decided on their caramel hot latte while my hubby wanted to try their iced pistachio coffee. To me, my caramel latte was a the clear winner when it not only came to presentation, but the TASTE as well! Delicious down to the last sip! I tried to lick the inside of the mug once or twice, but didn't want to further endure the looks my husband was giving me across the table. For the main entree, I decided on their Croast, which is fairly new to their menu. This is a croissant with a poached egg on to, smothered in a cream mushroom sauce - what's not to love?!? This dish was fabulous! The depth of flavor and savoriness far exceeded my expectations of the portion. The portion isn't huge for a reason, and allows you to take in every taste your tastebuds can offer. My husband's breakfast sandwich was simple and yet packed a surprising punch with their bacon jam. This is a sandwich not to sleep on! From the staff to the vibe to the food and their other patrons, this place is a much needed gem; support local and get your breakfast here!

    Grilled Chorizo Skillet
    Kyra G.

    Service 10/10, food 10/10. Every was so fresh and came out quickly, there was a short wait on a Saturday morning but they turn tables at a good rate and we didn't feel rushed at all. Can't wait to come back and try more

    Marciaann N.

    Tried this place from a recommendation from my cousin. Staff very friendly and attentive. My brother ordered the croast and I ordered the grilled breakfast naan. Both were very good. Wait was 20 mins so we decided to walk around the neighborhood and they called us when the table was ready. Very good service all around.

    Jenny L.

    Originally, we were going to a diner but the prices were higher than we'd like and upon looking at the menu here, we thought the price was reasonable and the dishes looked good. We had the in a skillet- three poached eggs in sweet chili sauce with onion, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, cotija cheese, sour cream & grilled pita ($17). The description sold me on the dish. I found it to have a great acidic flavor and I think it was just missing a savory salty piece to the dish. I would've ordered a side of something to go with it. I wanted to try the sausage and grits. Upon sitting down, it wasn't on the menu so I had a delicious Croast ($15). it worked really well together. With the first bite I had a zesty acidic arugula, warm croissant, with flavorful mushroom and sauce. The truffle tapenade wasn't really needed or made enough of an impact. We'd definitely come back and try their other dishes. The place is small and gets packed really quickly. We got there shortly after 8 AM on a Sunday and it was already filled with local. I would recommend parties of 1 to a max of 4. It's a great local spot to have a nice hot breakfast.

    Eggs Benedict Plate
    Trevor M.

    I have never been so sweaty while eating brunch. It was very warm inside the restaurant when I went. It wasn't too crowded when I was there, but we were waiting for the check for a bit after we finished. What really matters is that the food was served hot and fresh and the portions were pretty good for the price. An enjoyable brunch spot overall.

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    Excellent brunch! Friendly service and delicious food. The smoothies were very good as well.

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    My favorite breakfast spot! We tried every dish, and each one felt like a delicious piece of culinary tradition from around the world.

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    9 months ago

    Excellent food & service for breakfast & lunch. They have a varied menu with many interesting options.

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    9 months ago

    Delicious food, great staff, attentive service and overall... I highly recommend! Many favorites - too many to chose from.

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    Great customer service and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend and look forward to coming back!

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    Ask the Community - The Common

    Is there indoor seating again?

    Yes of course

    Do they serve alcohol for weekend brunch?

    No alcohol

    Do they have indoor seating now?

    Yes indoor seating & limited outdoor seating is available!

    Do they have all day lunch/dinner?

    They serve breakfast/lunch and brunch from the time they open to closing. Call and check for closing hours because most days they close around 3pm.

    Is there parking?

    Street parking

    Do you have all-day breakfast?

    Yes

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    Ix Restaurant

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    4.8 mi
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    TL;DR version- Some high highs and some very low lows. Hot Figs was a fun app. By a mile, the soups…read morewere the favorites, so I would recommend the Pepián or Caldo Tlalpeño Rojo. Nice happy hour and a large chocolate drink selection I was at this unique Guatemalan (ish) restaurant a while back with one of my groups. I said "ish" because the menu has dishes from all over, ranging from sandwiches to BBQ ribs to Guatemalan and Mexican soups. It's out there, and even though not everything works that well, it's fun, and if you can't find something you want to order here, you probably shouldn't go out to restaurants. There was also live jazz music that night, which was loud but nice to listen to. Since it was happy hour, a bunch of us got drinks. I went with a maracuya margarita, which was decent; someone else had a jalapeño margarita, someone had a beer, and someone had a mojito. There were a few nice hot sauces on the table, with the red one reminding me of salsa macha as it had a smoky kick and a spicier green sauce reminiscent of ají verde. They gave us some complimentary blue corn chips and a very mild black bean dip, which was tasty enough and hard to complain about, as it was free. From the appetizers, we got the Hot Figs for $15.95, consisting of honey goat cheese, corn tortilla chips, and plum + pumpkin seeds. This was a unique and fun blend and reminded me more of something you would find in a wine bar. The mix of sweet and salty, with a bit of crunch from the seeds, was nice. This was good, and I would recommend it for a table rather than for a solo diner. There was also The Zingy Salad for $21.95, featuring zucchini spirals, yuzu, tomato, onion, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and a jalapeño infusion. $18.95. The salad was fine with a bit of crunch and a mild spiciness. It was fine, though a bit wet, for lack of a better word. The best dishes of the night were the soups, which each had its own distinct flavor profile. My sight presence went to the Pepián for $21.95, consisting of chicken, pumpkin/sesame seeds, green tomatillo, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, carrots, chili coban/pasta/guaque, and potato + rice. There was plenty of tender chicken inside, with the soup having a nice roasted flavor with some spice and a bit of sourness. The potatoes and rice on the bottom added more sustenance to this dish. Almost equally delicious was the Caldo Tlalpeño Rojo for a dollar more with shredded chicken, tomato, black pepper, garlic, onions, peas, chickpeas, corn, achiote, chipotle, Monterey jack cheese, and crunchy blue corn tortilla chips. By comparison, this was a bit heartier, with the melted cheese and shredded tortilla chips inside, similar to soups found in Mexican cuisine. While I also liked the mix of veggies a bit more in this one, as it added a bit more texture, I still slightly preferred the flavor of the other soup, as I usually prefer a bit more spice. The rest of the food was fine. The TPC sandwich for $19.95 with chicken, peanut butter, coconut cream, ginger, cilantro, pickled carrots, and lime was fine. For the number of ingredients, I found it a bit sweet, likely from the cream and the peanut butter mix. The bread was nice, but it also fell apart. It came with a nice side salad with a good vinaigrette. The most expensive at $24.95 were the Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, consisting of baby back ribs with rice and beans. The ribs were almost a bit too tender as they lacked any bite, which was nice, but the sauce was a bit too generic tasting, reminding me of Sweet Baby Ray's or something similar. The rice and beans were standard. This was also OK. Next came some dessert. There was first the $12.95 Rosemary Churros served with dulce de leche & chocolate dips. While I'm not sure if it worked, the rosemary did add a unique smell and a bit of flavor, and at least it wasn't generic. The churros themselves were hot, and the sauces were standard, with my preference being the dulce de leche. I also ordered a Champurrado for $7.95, which was fine. It wasn't as thick as I expected, though perhaps the style is a bit different than the champurrados I rarely buy from Mexican street carts. The chocolate flavor was very nice, though, and I like that it wasn't too sweet. Another person got a $4 Alfajor, which I got a bite of, which was standard. This place is a bit hard to rate. The two soups were wonderful, I liked the appetizers, and I found a couple of the other dishes just OK. Overall, it was a good meal, but I'm not craving to go back. This would be the perfect 3.5, but I'll round up as that doesn't exist.

    On a warm spring day, a group of us headed over from the zoo to try out this restaurant. They had…read moreoutdoor seating, a menu with gluten free options, and good reviews. Plus there was stuff that the 2 kids with us would eat. Our servers were lovely and helpful -- I had the Jocon (a flavorful chicken soup/stew), one person had a omelette, another had chicken, and an another wrap/sandwich. There were drinks -- coffee, hot chocolate, and something fruity. They also brought us corn chips and a bean dipping sauce to start -- YUM! I really liked the hot green sauce that accompanied the meal, too. This is a great find!

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    Terrace Restaurant and Bakery

    Terrace Restaurant and Bakery

    4.6
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    I want to shoutout the service at this place! We came in on a Sunday brunch with our dog since we…read moresaw outdoor seating in the photos - however upon arriving, we were told they only do outdoor seating on Saturdays starting in September (?) Bummer because we were excited for this place and came a long way for it. We then ordered a couple things to go and while waiting outside, the owner comes out with a table and allowed us to dine outdoors. They even brought out a bowl of water for our dog! A wonderful gesture and I don't know how often they do this but we really appreciated it. The tortilla soup was so amazing - they nailed both the savory and sourness of it and even the soggy tortillas in the soup were really good! I had the steak breakfast burrito which was incredibly filling and the chorizo and avocado eggs Benedict were fantastic! We don't come down to Park Slope that much but I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for specifically a Mexican brunch spot!

    We were so excited to try this spot bc what's better than a diner? A Mexican diner!!!! The food…read moreblew me away honestly. I don't love chorizo that much but I got the chorizo Benedict and this is definitely the best chorizo I've ever had. The tortilla soup was also so good. The flavor was perfect--perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sour. I got the greenwood smoothie and it was very refreshing. This is a family owned business and we really felt taken care of here. Would recommend this spot to anyone whether you're looking for some solid diner food or a great Mexican brunch spot!

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