The Commons

547 Cherry St SE Suite C, Grand Rapids
(616) 458-2704

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Kat Harding

Cocktails are great & personally I like their Brunch menu better than the regular one. Service is sometimes not that quick but overall it’s a hit or miss. I do love the atmosphere and the vibe.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Chris Mokros

Great food great unique atmosphere !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sky Curie

Just like Meemaw used to say - what happens at the commons, stays at the commons.

Caitlin Hall

Wonderful atmosphere and delicious Gouda Mac dish! The manager, Amy, was very accommodating and delivered great service;

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Pattison

Great food and friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

annette mayton

Fun little spot in an unexpected area, fabulous dirty martinis!

Sarah Carlson

Great food, great vibes, great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Collins

Such a chill environment and helpful staff too! I felt welcomed and relaxed by the ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amie Holmes

Amazing food, service, atmosphere. A must go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jon Enbody

Quant little place with a great feel, great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fred Drachus

We stumbled on The Commons while looking for a place to eat that is close to the hospital. Great 70’s decor and vibe - food was solid as were the cocktails. Looks like a great out of the way place to meet friends and chill. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Aaron Lehrman

Good food. Hard to find, but worth it.

- Commons Cheeseburger - $16: A high quality thick and juicy patty cooked to medium or so. The bun was good and held the whole thing together well. The white american cheese was a different direction than I usually go with a more serious and commanding taste, but it played the concert well with the rest of the tastes, especially with the caramelized onion and dijon aioli. The aioli was a sweet compliment and alteration to the flavor that brought it back enough to enjoy the commanding flavors.

- Fries (comes with the burger): Shoestring fries (or almost), my favorite type of cut. These were a little light on the salt. I did not add salt because it wasn’t that bad. They were cooked to perfection, but lighter color. They were wonderful overall for sure. It was about a standard portion of fries.

The price was a bit on the expensive side, but I think it was mostly justified. The presentation of the food was of a cheap diner, but the flavors were quality for sure.

- Service: Good and positive. The burger arrived quickly. Almost no one gets the same water glass and you get a pitcher of water so you don’t have to wait for refills.

- Atmosphere: It was a rough cut place, but cozy. Medium to loud music which made conversation difficult, but not impossible.. Tables and chairs, booths, bar seating, and more. There were games sitting out available to play and couches with coffee tables. The table we were seated at was tiny and high, but almost no seat or table matched the others. Everything was unique. It didn’t feel disorganized, but intentional. Also, the bathrooms had candy in a dish. I don’t remember seeing that anywhere else so that was cool.

- Conclusion: The food was fantastic, but the experience was a mixed bag that was mostly okay. If you are eccentric, you’ll love this place.

Visited on a Thursday at 6pm.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

B E

Great vintage vibes, excellent tap list, amazing servers, always good vegetarian options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Todd Nestell

Groovy interior, cool and exclusive feeling location, with a solid menu and fast, friendly service. The hot chicken sandwich is amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amy Triggs

Unique atmosphere, but difficult to eat in. Music was too loud. Wings were bland. Drinks were good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

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