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,greatfood in an awesome atmosphere than you need to check them out

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 agreatdish (and makes for agreatlunch 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 agreatselection of cocktails on the drinks menu that is worth trying.

loved it. there were 7 of us. we arrived at 9pm. we had agreattable, 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.

a neat little place on 109 st downtown.greatbeer 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.

came here last night for a christmas party,greatatmosphere,greatfood and extremely friendly staff! i would highly recommend this place to everyone.

went last night for downtown dining week, service wasgreatespecially for how busy it was. had the mushroom risotto, sausage ravioli and lemon pound cake. my girlfriend had the roasted tomato salad with steak frittes.great3 course meal for the price, just found the dessert a bit of a letdown.

i frequent this establishment often and have never been disappointed.  the food is fantastic, particularly, the chicken and waffles which is always pleasing.  the beverage menu has variety and caters to my mood.  the service is friendly and welcoming.  the ambiance is casual and laid back and you can enjoygreatmusic on the weekends after dinner.  overall, this is a wonderful establishment to visit!!

i keep havinggreatexperiences for lunch every time i go.  the fish and chips are fantastic.  i like eating there because it has agreatmenu, at a good price.  we will keep going back

the menu is interesting. the mussels are good. the ambiance isgreatuntil it transforms into a night club and gets filled with bunch of 19 year olds. too bad as it has the potential to be agreatplace.

great atmosphere, food was a disappointment thoughgreatpresentation lacked flavor. the drinks made up for the food with a fresh flare. .....

came down with one of my girlfriends yesterday. love the setting - laid back, vintage style. drinks are nothing spectacular, but it's not too pricey, so no complaints. the server was ok... she kept walking away before we've finished ordering and it's was not busy in the restaurant... but, she was very pleasant every time she does come around. i had the halibut and my friend had chicken with waffles. my dish was tasty, hot, and not too filling - everything i look for. not the best i've ever had, but it's definitely one of the better dishes i've had in this city. my friend thought her's okay, but she wanted something more savory for dinner. (she ordered it because the server highly recommended it, even though she'd asked for something more savory).

all in all,greatexperience. i'm only giving it a 4 because this is not the best restaurant i've been (e.g. - server was not very good, but she was acceptable and the food/drink is not spectacular but it was pretty good for the price you pay) and it took me a while to find parking.

cool spot, best g+t in the city. i've come here for both lunch and dinner and the food was executed flawlessly. the first time i was here i tried the chicken and waffles and they had a nice blueberry compte and goat cheese topping, the second time i tried the tuna. they were both fantastic. what i would highly trying is their drinks, they have agreatbeer menu but where they really deliver are their cocktails. i've come here 3 times and my gin and tonics were poured perfectly every time. i would recommend coming after 10pm on a weekend as they focus on drinks and music. it is a fantastic place to unwind after a long week.

 two-course lunches for $15, three-course dinners for $28 or an executive dinner for $48. it’s agreatway to try a restaurant that maybe you haven’t had a chance to before.  i dove right in at the first possible chance and went for lunch on friday with a friend from work. we decided to tried the common , a gastro-lounge that boasts a scratch made kitchen taking pub and comfort foods and putting modern twists on them.     the downtown dining  week lunch menu offers a salad as the starter. it had roasted apples, mushrooms, blue cheese, pecans, brussel sprouts and a mix of greens. it was quite tasty and i liked the mix of warm apples and brussel sprouts with the crisp greens.    they have 2 options for your main course, pork meatballs with gnocchi carbonara or a tandoori nada sandwich with rocket (arugula), avocado, sweet ginger and olives. we got 1 of each and shared.  the gnocchi was wonderfully light and fluffy, the carbonara sauce was rich and flavourful with big bits of bacon. the meatballs were moist enough and topped with a little parmesan cheese for some flavour.    the sandwich was also quite good. the basa was cooked just perfect! crunchy on the outside but perfectly moist on the inside! since this was supposed to be a tandoori fish i did expected a little more flavour. now i know that a tandoor is a type of oven or cooking method traditionally, however when the menu states tandoori i usually expect the tastes of masala, garlic, ginger and cumin. nonetheless the sandwich was tasty. the olives added a nice salty flavour but wasn’t overpowering and the bun was really fresh. the sandwich also came with a side; options were salad, fries or soup. since we had a salad as a start we decide on soup. which was a tomato ve

the best in edmonton. hands down the best food i've ever tried in edmonton! i had the chicken waffles and my husband had the bistecca, both were excellent. the chicken waffle was just to die for and we had the lemon tart for dessert which was also agreatchoice. this was our first time here and we will definitley come back.

great service andgreatfood. we went here for my friend's bday and ordered the gnocchi/shrimp and calamari dishes to share. wow the gnocchi was amazing and so fresh! i ordered the poutine which was alright - gravy was a bit watery but the pulled pork was tender. very hipster environment.