Commonwealth Cafe

300 Hamilton Row, Birmingham
(248) 792-9766

Recent Reviews

Ash G

Came here for brunch with a group of friends and we had a great time. I ordered the blueberry Ricotta pancakes with lemon curd, potatoes, jalapeno polenta, and Earl Grey tea. The pancakes were so delicious, you didn't even need syrup. The potatoes were cooked well, but could have used more seasoning. The polenta was creamy and flavorful. My tea was enjoyable and tasted like high quality Earl Grey.The only negative is the customer service could have been better. The waiters weren't very attentive or personable. We found ourselves having to flag them down or get up and find a staff person if we wanted something. Could have just been an off day though. Totally coming back. This is an awesome place for brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Alaina N.

Friend had heard good things about this brunch spot so when I was in town we stopped in. We went on a Sunday, you guessed it, at brunch time! This is important to note, for specifically for busy times. There are two lines when you walk in: Take-Away to the left and Dine-In to the right. There is no waitlist, you'll stand in line and wait to reach the counter to order your food before being seated. Once ordered you'll receive a number then depending on your party size, we just had two, you'll be seated. This is where wait times could increase if you happen to have a group. We bad a party of 2, therefor we were seated rather quickly! I did notice it took a bit longer for the families to be seated after ordering. So there are 2 waiting periods before being seated. We waited about 20 minutes altogether which I believed to be rather quick for Sunday brunch times! Once seated our food and drinks came out about 10-15 minutes later. I ordered a hot chocolate which was beautiful and rich in chocolate flavor. For my entree I got the French toast with the Espresso Crème Anglaise and Vanilla Marscapone. I've had my fair share of French Toast, but this has to be in my top 5! The subtle sweetness and balance of the Vanilla marscapone complimented the Espresso Crème Anglaise so perfectly. It was such a delightful bite into the soft pieces of bread each time. My friend had a stomach ache the night before so opted for the classic buttermilk pancakes with the honey butter. I tried a bite they were perfectly cooked. The fluffy bite everyone looks for in a pancake. The whipped honey butter was such a nice touch! It added a sweet yet light note to each bite. It's a lovely and clean restaurant, and you can't help be look at the beautiful plates of food as they come out to their tables. Would definitely recommend if you're in the greater Detroit area for a great brunch!

Володимир Геців

Good breakfast restaurant and coffee i like cappuccino here ??☕️

Jed D

Awesome brunch and lunch spot. Perhaps the nicest brunch option in BHam. Very crowded, but that’s only because it’s a great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Egg Sandwich

Jasmine Jones

I had the vegan pancakes! Delish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan

Jood K

Very loud and crowded but the food is good. It may be on the pricey side for some.The iced latte was not very cold.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Commonwealth Salad

Tim Kowalski

For such a busy place, the food and service is excellent. Try the breakfast burrito.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Molly Cole

They have vegan options which is amazing. It’s a little expensive and it’s usually pretty loud but I’ve enjoyed every time I’ve gone there so far!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan

Maham H.

Great brunch, nice coffee but way too crowded on the weekends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Quiche

Ashtyn Carvalho

I'm not a breakfast person, but I still love their food. Everything at this place is worth it. Im certain every item off the menu is fantastic. Even just their baked good and lattes. We love this place. Their prices are high but it's the rare case that I think price matches quality.

Food: 5

B In Action Academy Martial Arts & Fitness

This is my one of my top favorite places to eat at! Always delicious and fresh and the team here is always nice and polite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chorizo Hash, Steak Eggs, Blueberry Pancakes, Brown Rice Bowl, Shitake Omelette GF

Troy F.

The atmosphere of this place is great. While the food looks nice and clean, it really lacks in flavor and is nothing special. Their coffee is great, prices are ridiculous, even for Birmingham, expect to pay $50-$60 for 2 people to eat breakfast. Also, every bill gets a 15% gratuity added to it just for someone to walk your food out to your table. I guess tipping isn’t optional anymore, but choosing where you eat is!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Michael Tinsley

Overall I had a good experience here. I will be back.

Julia Britz

I’ve been here a few times and the lattes, food, and customer service is not something you find everywhere! It’s all on

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam “RANADA” Ranville

Great place to eat. The menu is nice and the Mediterranean quiche is probably their best option.

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