the common

themenuincludes 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 themenuto 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 drinksmenuthat is worth trying.

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. themenuhas 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 to the common for the first time to get some drinks with friends. fun/hip decor. a fairly good beer list was fun to check out, including seasonal and rotating taps. the cocktailmenuwas more limited with a weighting towards bourbon (suits me well). its a shame then that they use bulleit for them all. cocktails were made properly but didn't have garnishes, but considering they were $9.50 for 1.5 oz it feels like a good price.

table shared french fries with a spiced dipping sauce (almost positive it was just sriracha+mayo) and truffle thyme popcorn. the fries were average and the popcorn had way too much truffle oil and almost no thyme. the rest of themenulooked decent but not altogether inspiring.

around 10:30 the atmosphere became considerably more club-like, with the lights dimmed and the music turned up so loud it became tough to talk across the table. i'd personally recommend coming before this time.

i was here a while ago for dinner. i found that their foodmenudoesn't have a lot of options but definitely easy to find something to enjoy. we had poutine a la king which i found to be ok.. gravy a little salty and quite liquidy, fries are not thick cut, but the chicken karaage and cheese curds were good so i'd say this was decent. chicken and waffles was only decent as well - waffles weren't crispy and didn't seem fresh as they were only lukewarm, but i liked how it had bacon bits inside and the butter was so good! the chicken was only decent as well - they're chicken tenders and not as crispy and i'd hoped. umami burger (no spinach) was decent, nothing special except for the tempura apples? it was something different. i liked the side of goulash soup that it came with more than the burger itself.  
the atmosphere here was a little loud, it's hard to have conversations haha but it's lively if you're in the mood for that!

came here for lunch with a co worker. themenuwas fairly limited for lunch with not a lot to choose from looked like they had a lot to choose from by way of drinks but since we were working we could not partake we both decided on fish and chips today the fish was halibut. looks like the fish changes day to day it was pretty good, exactly like we wanted looking forward to going back for drinks some time

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

i work in the area and coworkers frequently gather after work for drinks and tapas, or go for lunch when they feel uninspired by other restaurants.

it’s generally a safe bet, and boasts a mellow environment, faux-vintage decor, laid-back service and a quaint little drinkmenufilled with exotic brews and odd cocktails.

you would think that i’d love a place like this.

a week ago, i would’ve agreed with you.

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

thumbs up!. i recently went to the common and had a wonderful experience! the service was friendly and welcoming, they were really helpful when it came to questions about themenu(

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 a great beermenubut 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 a great way 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 lunchmenuoffers 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 themenustates 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 common isn't your common restaurant. dimly lit with a vintage and hipster feel, it's a restaurant on weekdays and transforms into a lounge on weekend nights. it's the place to go to if you're looking to hang out with friends or wanting to grab a bite over drinks. theirmenufeatures pub food, but with a twist on them. portions are certainly filling as i always leave the common feeling full and satisfied.

awesome place! i created an account solely for the purpose of writing this review. the food, ambiance & service were the best that i have experienced in the last year! i highly recommend this restaurant! i had lunch there but i'm sure that the dinnermenuis equally as delicious.