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    The Common

    4.5 (303 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Chicken Liver Mousse
    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.

    Cozy window table
    Fawn G.

    "The Common was created by a team of professionals and foodies. Here we cook and serve food that we would like to eat ourselves. Open kitchen and limited amount of seats let us keep the place cozy and intimate, just like home. We make sure to buy from local purveyors, coffee roasters, and bakers." Home is where the heart is and there is nothing quite like a home cooked meal. I have to say most Bay Ridgians enjoy dining local and in our neighborhood. I love to support neighborhood gems because majority of restaurant owners here, love their clients, establish loyalty through cooking delicious food and provide consistent great customer service. I was in the mood for a " comfort food"breakfast, you know, eggs, avocado, mozzarella, tomato, deliciousness and I found it on the menu simply named "Breakfast Sandwich". Which consists of voila: Mozzarella, avocado, tomato jam, arugula, crispy bacon, dijonaise, sunny side up egg between multigrain toasts. I ordered this sans the bacon ( requested turkey bacon which they do not have). What arrived in my plate was this decadent open faced egg sandwich that looked delectable.. and was!! Let's first talk about the wheat toast: I tasted it naked and it simply melted in my mouth. The ingredients worked well together, perfect synchronicity. I used one half of the toast to sop up any fallen ingredients. Highly recommend! For a drink, I wanted something a bit different, thus, ordered the Mango Mint Peach tea, fruity with a hint of mint. Loved it and went well with the Sammy! There are lovely options besides breakfast sandwiches like quinoa, oatmeal, granola, pancakes, French toast.. breakfast is served all day and lunch is served @noon. I arrived before 12 and was told I can order breakfast or lunch. It has a cozy, intimate vibe which I love.. one where you can dine solo, or do work or read or just enjoy the fabulous food. I will make "The Common" my home away from home. Additionally, there are cooking classes in their Park Slope location; the courses look great: Italian feast, Moroccan cooking, Wine Pairing and many more. Check out their website for more info. More to come from me.. The Common is located on 9406 3rd Avenue

    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.

    Chicken Sandwich
    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.

    Menu
    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

    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.

    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.

    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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    Elevated comfort food at an affordable price! The chicken sandwich and fries are great! Also add the pierogi on the side!

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    Great place for breakfast. Service is quite slow. The food is all fresh and flavorful. If you're in a hurry - don't count on it.

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    great place to relax and have a great time. The staff of the restaurant are very polite and pleasant people. I advise!

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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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    4.3(59 reviews)
    0.4 miBay Ridge

    I found family and culinary excellence on one block. I walk…read morein and I am greeted by name.. The owners also run "The Kettle Black" and "Old School Italian Restaurant". I feel like I am with my Italian friends and family in Corona,NY. There is nothing but love in all three restaurants. They have everything covered. The staff are a beautiful group of "International", young people. The tastes of the food and the creativity, blew my mind. The Crab Cakes are the best I have ever had! Food wise, Bayridge rivals Manhattan. The female staff made me fall in love! They make this old man feel special. Drinks are awesome and inventive.

    visited this establishment on a few different occasions (brunch and dinner service). Certain…read moredishes were overly salted and the others were mediocre. The fried calamari could've been less oily, as this took away from the crunch; also slightly overcooked. Baked clams were decent. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Pizza was great! They reheated for us, since our group was too busy chatting. Desserts - phenomenal! Drinks- ehh. Brunch menu - French toast was decent. The salmon over hash brown , was lacking a touch of something , couldn't pinpoint what was lacking. Chicken and waffles, decent, wasn't the best I've had. Service- jonathan was our waiter during brunch and also our bartender. He's GREAT! During service dinner, we had a female waitress and I felt she lacked attention to details and couldn't flag her down when we wanted something. Overall, service is a hit or miss , I guess? If you're looking for an intimate dinner, nope. Love their vibes and music playing in the background. You might need to "shout"'to hear

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    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.5 miBay Ridge

    I don't understand why this place doesn't have a line outside the door!…read more I want to start w/how the place looks like inside! Retro Diner, Baby! Red, Gray, Black, Shiny Chrome, booths & counter stools. Pictures of days gone by hanging on the walls. Where's the Servers on Roller Skates?! The Service is attentive and friendly, but no roller skates. I'll forgive them! They have a great desert menu chock full of "come hither temptations" w/specials like an old fashioned egg cream! The menu is chock full of items to choose from! They even have an Impossible Burger for those not eating meat. Tho, it would be nice if they had a bigger choice of vegan items so my daughters could join me more often. Ive had breakfast, lunch & dinner at this spot, and as I said, I don't understand why the place isn't packed! I've done my stint of checking out the diners in Bay Ridge, and this one gets my 5 ! There's Real, Fresh mushrooms on your Swiss cheese burger! Their grilled chicken sandwich has fresh lettuce & tomatoes, and the chicken is grilled so nice to a golden brown. Their soups can be purchased to go, and go they did! Someone's grandma has got to be in the back cooking that chicken noodle soup!! Chock full of chicken & veggies, w/a broth that's out of this world! Their Omelettes and home fries and corned beef hash w/perfectly toasted rye bread, really starts your day or afternoon off right! All food arrives promptly after ordering. Did I mention how Delicious their Unsweetened Ice Tea is?!! Another perfectly fresh tasting item!! Someday I might make it thru the whole menu, but I'll be really old, and large! The diner is located right near the 86th Street Parking Garage (btwn 85/6) and 5th Ave. Go! You'll be glad you did, and so sorry you waited so long! I have difficulty walking, but it's the Best Diner in Town, and even I get over there. Disclosure: I have no connection, nor affiliation, to anyone at this diner. I just want them to thrive and stay in Bay Ridge!

    Stopped in for breakfast after an early appointment. Had an iced caramel latte, I don't know what…read moresyrup they use, but it tasted very chemical like. The plus was, it was plenty and they had almond milk, overall it was decent. Now, the French toast I really enjoyed. Warm, fluffy and good flavor. Had I small cup of fresh squeezed OJ, I rarely drink juice, but truly enjoyed it. Service was pleasant and the place was very clean. I would come back anytime.

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    3.9(365 reviews)
    0.1 miFort Hamilton, Bay Ridge
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    Came here with my father for an early lunch because the place looked cool!…read more I ordered the breakfast burrito and when it came out there was only egg and cheese in there. When I brought it to the waitresses attention she said it comes with either bacon or sausage and I was like, okay you didn't ask so I wasn't aware. To which she responded that it was on the menu and proceeded to bring over the menu for me to read as if I couldn't understand her. I was really tired that morning so I guess that parts on me for just reading what I want and ordering it, but as someone who's work in the service industry you also clarify what the customer would like. I never said I wanted ONLY eggs. Just the way she handled it was really rude when I didn't even make a fuss I was just confused why there was nothing in my burrito weird energy here if you're not a white townie. Glad my father got to enjoy his corned beef hash though. Only positive in this experience.

    Finally got a chance to patron one of the many restaurants in Bay Ridge that I have wanted to try…read moreand the Wicked Monk did not disappoint. Came in as a party of two on a rainy Sunday for their brunch menu and was quickly seated and served. Waiters/waitresses were very attentive and quick to give us menus, waters, take our orders, and clear our empty plates when we finished the app/food. Definitely has a pub/sports bar vibe with bar seating and multiple screens broadcasting pretty much all the sunday NFL games. But they also had ample seating for larger parties and families and it definitely seems like a place that locals visit often. The food was great, though we wouldve liked to try the chicken empanadas if we noticed it on the menu early. Oh wells, maybe next time!

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