Danielle did an excellent job as our server. The food and coffe is always stellar and of course Matt Knio pastries can do no wrong! Highly recommended.
Mike H.
Great breakfast! The blueberry compote pancakes were really good. The vanilla latte was perfectly made! Great service with many options. Danielle was great as a server and was cordial. The atmosphere was inviting and is a relaxing place to enjoy company.
Maddie B.
The wait was fairly long and the coffee drink was unfortunately not coffee-ing. The almond croissant however was fabulous. Wouldn't go here if you were in a rush though!
David B.
I love this place. The atmosphere drew me in, but the food sealed the deal. Loved the croissant breakfast sandwich and the tots. GC is usually pretty busy, but I always seem to find a spot at the bar where Mo took excellent care of me. Super friendly guy who makes a mean cortado!
Anne S.
Love the ambience! So pretty and gives California vibes. Probably would recommend something else than the French toast. Was a little dry and needed more of the chocolate sauce. Was very crowded on Sunday morning. Waited for around 2 hours for 2 people.
Carly W.
Great food! Great staff! Quality drinks, food and pastries! A staple in Dearborn! It's an energetic vibe. Highly recommend
Christine T.
Love this place. Atmosphere, in spades. Good bites. A little expensive, but what isn't. A wonderful location in a restored building that used to be a hotel.
Tara K.
I just realized that I hadn't reviewed this place yet, I've been coming here for a few years now. Normally, I'll stop in for Cannelle croissants, they're very good (I usually buy them at Eastern Market or Cannelle in downtown Detroit). They sell.out quickly, so get there early for croissants. One time 2 years ago, we came for brunch. I remember the service was very slow, most of us enjoyed our meals, some items were better than others. The restaurant is rather large, with several areas to dine in. There is a bar area, a sort of lounge area with sofas to just sit and have coffee. There is a counter that has pastries, croissants, bagels, a coffee bar, and a section of cold sandwiches packed to grab and go (they looked nice). We noticed that there was a private dining room (with glass walls) that was set up beautifully with what looked like pink glassware, candles, and flowers. I didn't want to stare, as there was a party of about 12 ppl in there. It was a beautiful setting. The ladies even seemed to be matching the colors of the table set up. So this time, we stopped in for coffee and something sweet around 9pm on Sat. We ordered a reg coffee and an Americano, plus a hazelnutella dessert croissant. The guy working the counter asked if I wanted it warmed up. It was very tasty, very messy though, you'll definitely need a fork and knife if warmed. It cost $9, I think that's a bit pricey since croissants are around $5 ea. There are beautiful pastries, macarons, etc, in the case, I haven't tried any that I can think of. ****I actually attached the photos of the brunch we had there 2 years ago. I'm not sure if these items are still on the menu, though. I did remember there was only turkey or veggie based, not any pork bacon or sausage, as the owner is Muslim. I'm sorry, not sure what any of the brunch photo menu items were called. I really thought I posted a review after we ate this brunch. I just remember some of us enjoyed it more than others did and that the service was slow.
Narek Keuro
I love dining at The Great Commoner. I'm always thinking about my next visit and what to try next. Ahmad the waiter from our most recent visit made the experience even more special. If there was an Olympics for waiters he would be the Usain Bolt. He went above and beyond to make sure my company and myself were comfortable and set with our orders. He has that old school sincere hospitality with a modern and fun teist.
The place was very clean. Waitress was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. The lavender lemonade, blueberry pancakes, and grits are a must. Will definitely come back to try other things on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
elmarko bush
Had the shrimp and grits very good. My service was very good. Had a great experience. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol S.
Brunch was excellent. All three of us loved our dishes: blueberry pancakes, steak/eggs and shrimp and grits. Our server, Amber, was awesome. Can't wait to go back again!
Kelly L.
Myself and a group of friends ended up here after another breakfast spot we wanted was too busy. And we're so happy this was the place we ended at! The decore was beautiful, and the staff were super nice. The coffee selection was wonderful and every drink we got tasted delicious! The food was phenomenal! Everything was well seasoned and every bite was a treat. I took one star off because (and to no one's fault) I believe they had low staffing so everything took super long to get out to us. But over all we all said we would go back! If you're in the area give them a try!
Rae S.
Great service. Shoutout to Rico. Food was awesome. Would recommend and want to try their dinner service
Danielle did an excellent job as our server. The food and coffe is always stellar and of course Matt Knio pastries can do no wrong! Highly recommended.
Great breakfast! The blueberry compote pancakes were really good. The vanilla latte was perfectly made! Great service with many options. Danielle was great as a server and was cordial. The atmosphere was inviting and is a relaxing place to enjoy company.
The wait was fairly long and the coffee drink was unfortunately not coffee-ing. The almond croissant however was fabulous. Wouldn't go here if you were in a rush though!
I love this place. The atmosphere drew me in, but the food sealed the deal. Loved the croissant breakfast sandwich and the tots. GC is usually pretty busy, but I always seem to find a spot at the bar where Mo took excellent care of me. Super friendly guy who makes a mean cortado!
Love the ambience! So pretty and gives California vibes. Probably would recommend something else than the French toast. Was a little dry and needed more of the chocolate sauce. Was very crowded on Sunday morning. Waited for around 2 hours for 2 people.
Great food! Great staff! Quality drinks, food and pastries! A staple in Dearborn! It's an energetic vibe. Highly recommend
Love this place. Atmosphere, in spades. Good bites. A little expensive, but what isn't. A wonderful location in a restored building that used to be a hotel.
I just realized that I hadn't reviewed this place yet, I've been coming here for a few years now. Normally, I'll stop in for Cannelle croissants, they're very good (I usually buy them at Eastern Market or Cannelle in downtown Detroit). They sell.out quickly, so get there early for croissants. One time 2 years ago, we came for brunch. I remember the service was very slow, most of us enjoyed our meals, some items were better than others. The restaurant is rather large, with several areas to dine in. There is a bar area, a sort of lounge area with sofas to just sit and have coffee. There is a counter that has pastries, croissants, bagels, a coffee bar, and a section of cold sandwiches packed to grab and go (they looked nice). We noticed that there was a private dining room (with glass walls) that was set up beautifully with what looked like pink glassware, candles, and flowers. I didn't want to stare, as there was a party of about 12 ppl in there. It was a beautiful setting. The ladies even seemed to be matching the colors of the table set up. So this time, we stopped in for coffee and something sweet around 9pm on Sat. We ordered a reg coffee and an Americano, plus a hazelnutella dessert croissant. The guy working the counter asked if I wanted it warmed up. It was very tasty, very messy though, you'll definitely need a fork and knife if warmed. It cost $9, I think that's a bit pricey since croissants are around $5 ea. There are beautiful pastries, macarons, etc, in the case, I haven't tried any that I can think of. ****I actually attached the photos of the brunch we had there 2 years ago. I'm not sure if these items are still on the menu, though. I did remember there was only turkey or veggie based, not any pork bacon or sausage, as the owner is Muslim. I'm sorry, not sure what any of the brunch photo menu items were called. I really thought I posted a review after we ate this brunch. I just remember some of us enjoyed it more than others did and that the service was slow.
I love dining at The Great Commoner. I'm always thinking about my next visit and what to try next. Ahmad the waiter from our most recent visit made the experience even more special. If there was an Olympics for waiters he would be the Usain Bolt. He went above and beyond to make sure my company and myself were comfortable and set with our orders. He has that old school sincere hospitality with a modern and fun teist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was phenomenal Ahmad was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The place was very clean. Waitress was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. The lavender lemonade, blueberry pancakes, and grits are a must. Will definitely come back to try other things on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the shrimp and grits very good. My service was very good. Had a great experience. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brunch was excellent. All three of us loved our dishes: blueberry pancakes, steak/eggs and shrimp and grits. Our server, Amber, was awesome. Can't wait to go back again!
Myself and a group of friends ended up here after another breakfast spot we wanted was too busy. And we're so happy this was the place we ended at! The decore was beautiful, and the staff were super nice. The coffee selection was wonderful and every drink we got tasted delicious! The food was phenomenal! Everything was well seasoned and every bite was a treat. I took one star off because (and to no one's fault) I believe they had low staffing so everything took super long to get out to us. But over all we all said we would go back! If you're in the area give them a try!
Great service. Shoutout to Rico. Food was awesome. Would recommend and want to try their dinner service