the common

love it !!!!. so i happened by the common for lunch and i am impressed with everything!! the decor is awesome, the food is devine and i have now found a regular eatery!!! if you happen to love music, great food in an awesome atmosphere than you need to check them out

so good i went back 2 days later!!. went for dinner sat night with the girls. wonderful service and ridiculously good food. tried a bit of everything... the foi gras, mac&cheese were very good. the chicken and waffles were spectacular. by far the best chicken i have ever had in a restaurant! the umami burger was also amazing, i am glad we shared !!
went back 2 days later for lunch and had the cumin crusted tuna... my only complaint was that i did not have a second plate of it!!! we indulged at the end with the chocolate nemesis desert.... it took a lot of restraint not to lick the plate! i am already booked to go back with a client in 2 weeks!!!

the common is not new but it was my first time going so i thought i’d blog about my food adventure for the day! quick review of my visit to the common – friendly staff, intimate atmosphere and pub style comfort food that seems promising but unfortuntely, didn’t completely win me over.

fish and chips. awesome!

the menu includes the range of traditional pub food (think fish and chips) to more refined fare (confit duck, anyone?). many dishes, such as their rabbit bangers and mash or lobster pot pie filled with chanterelle mushrooms and artichokes, manage to straddle both realms.

chicken and waffles!!. yes this place has chicken and waffles and they are amazing!! they also have some very tasty desserts. i found the menu to be very unique and the restaurant itself is very chic and welcoming. if you want to try something different i would highly recommend this place.

a really hip place that's open late. the overall environment is great, very casual, laidback, and relaxing (though i went late at night) which is perfect for having a conversation over drinks or dinner. the decor of the place gives off a vintage vibe, really something to walk in to and look at as you wait for your order. 

service was also great, nothing exceptional. no complaints there. my server was fast and informative on the menu, both dishes and drinks.

as a starter i shared a braised beef poutine. i was honestly disappointed. though it came out fast, the dish was cold as if it had been sitting for awhile to my surprise. the fries were not hot and a bit soggy at that point. the gravy lacked flavour. on the other hand, the braised beef was just alright. together, the overall dish was something i won't be ordering again.

i opted for the infamous dish of chicken and waffles and i was pleased. the overall presentation of the dish was carefully thought out which i appreciate when restaurants really take that into account. waffles came out crisp but not too crispy, thankfully not soggy. the chicken on the other hand was just alright, same as any other breaded pieces of chicken. what really tied it together was the syrup. it was sweet with a hint of a few spices here and there. overall a great dish (and makes for a great lunch as leftovers the next day).

i will be coming back to the common again as i did enjoy my chicken and waffles as well as for connivence as they are open later than most places. they also have a great selection of cocktails on the drinks menu that is worth trying.

loved it. there were 7 of us. we arrived at 9pm. we had a great table, the service was wonderful, the food delicious, drinks so good, the music was funky and fun, and the crowd diverse and laid back.
i would highly recommend.

everything is delicious. rib frites is my favorite, but try everything. xo

the common has two main strengths: the atmosphere on a weekend and their servers. the food is solid, but a little inconsistent. good flavors and presentation, but sometimes the dishes come out just warm, rather than hot. the service has always been friendly, with good humor, and their selection of beers and wine pairs well with their menu. it's a place to see and be seen, and is a bit of a social hub of the who's who of the indie crowd.

the common is a warm eclectic space with a quintessential decore creating for an enjoyable unique dining and dancing experience.

upscale yet down to earth atmosphere, hearty comfort food with a modern twist.

had lunch here today with mrs.bubbasezso and a friend! surprisingly good! we arrived at 11:30 and were basically alone for about 20 minutes, then all of a sudden the place was packed to the rafters!!! despite it being quite noisy, the service and the food was great! my poutine bowl was a unique & tasty experience! they were very willing to modify dishes for our friend who is a keto maniac. i’d do that again!!

a neat little place on 109 st downtown. great beer selection with loads of interesting flavour profiles. i went wth blindman new england ipa - very citrisy. the menu has some unique dishes as well. such as chicken and waffles or spagetti squash lasagna bowl, there are a few vegan and gluten free options too.
i had the fish and chips. they were great! crispy battered fresh fish with a tangy house made tartar sauce. the coleslaw was addictive! reasonably priced and friendly staff. totally worth going.

went there for supper, music was cranked way too loud, could barely have a conversation with the person sitting next to me without shouting. had chicken and waffles which was ok but there are lots of places in the city with better chicken and waffles in my opinion. other dishes we ordered were pretty forgetable for the money that they charge. service was slow and staff ignored us most of the time. had to flag staff down for water several times. for the money spent, we could have honestly gone to many other places in the city for better food and service. not worth the hype. wouldn't go back.