Gentleman who served us was the ultimate professional. Knew his menu and his bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chutima Lee
Excellent place for brunch! Delicious and reasonable price. Not that much variety of the food menu when compare with the beverage. Btw love the vibe of this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sara Thompson
Cute little restaurant - came here for lunch and had the commoner burger and it was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time! Service was a bit slow, but overall it was a pleasant experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Commoner
Aileen Lee
Nice place to have a good meal. Menu selection covers a good variety. Place is bright (though you may not know it from the outside), clean and spacious. We ordered the fish tacos and the fried chicken meal - no complaints!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wesley
Went yesterday and got horrible food poisoning from their burger. I’d be very cautious of the ground beef here; it was cooked medium rare, but they likely were not using high quality fresh meats.
Atik Pathan
My friends from different provinces show up every 4 months and this is one of our favorite placessss
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew
Staff were very nice and seated us without a reservation yesterday (a Friday night). Very nice atmosphere/interior design. I enjoyed my food, however my girlfriend has woken up today with severe food poisoning from the porkbelly bao she ordered (which was a little disapointing to her in the first place), so I think we will not be returning sadly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
trixiepixie10
We live around the corner and go here from time to time, either for date nights, or with friends and family, and although the food is usually good, the service has a lot to be desired, particularly if you’re attempting to get takeout. Every time without fail, if we ever have the audacity to call and ask to get a burger or two for takeout, we are told an unequivocal a very snippy no, sometimes with a friendly hang up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Wednesday afternoon or a Friday evening. We love to support local but every time we get treated so rudely, it makes us rethink whether we should keep supporting such an establishment. But if you’re just looking to eat a relatively good meal, and don’t care much about service, have at it!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: The Commoner
Jeremy C
Review is based on brunch. I ordered the huevos rancheros. The person I was with ordered the standard breakfast(eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes) and pancakes. We also ordered a mimosa and an old fashioned.
The breakfast was pretty delicious. However do note that the huevos rancheros is very small in portion. Had I known it was small, I would have gotten the typical breakfast.
The pancakes were also good but they weren’t served with syrup. The old fashioned was not good and not worth it. Get a mimosa or beer instead.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros with Eggs Scrambled Instead of Sunny
Addison Clermont
Great looking spot, food was good. Service was attentive at first but pacing was off by the end.
MMMMMMHHHHHHHHMMMMMM let's talk about The Commoner, folks. My partner and I went to The Commoner's patio on June 22, 2022 for a drink and dinner for what was really our first traditional date in about 18 months (COVID can kick rocks, for so many more important reasons than stunting my social life, but also for stunting my social life). The patio was fantastic, warm and welcoming with heat lamps should we need them and plenty of space, and the food couldn't have been better. We got the tuna tostada, braised beef sliders, and truffle fries to share and walked away with that feeling of being pleasantly full but not bursting at the seams. Achieving such a balance can be a Wallenda-esque highwire act performed in tandem between an enthusiastic diner and a generous restaurant - I'm happy to report that we arrived on the other side of this tortured metaphor in great shape.
Let's talk drinks! Now I'm a simple man who doesn't need much to be happy (read: can be boring) so I sucked down a couple of Blood Brothers Inner Eyes and could not have been happier. But do not let me guide you down the path of mistaken assumptions that may force you to conclude that my lack of creativity was the result of a limited drink list! Whereas many others have shortened up their offerings in the face of COVID (understandable, of course), The Commoner seems to have prioritized choice among their beers, wines, ciders, and cocktails. The Future Sanchez Life Partner (programming note: partners feeling like they need to take new last names is an antiquated patriarchal practice that takes on colonialist undertones in interracial relationships such as the one in which I find myself engaged - don't let the Boomers guilt you into reinforcing institutional inequity) got herself a glass of wine and, more notably, the house radler which is highly recommended for anyone looking for a light summer offering. 10/10
But alas, we've come to the part of the review where it's time to enumerate our regrets, of which I have but one: not getting our server's name to call out. This Guy (and we're actually going to make that a proper noun because, again, no name) was friendly, kind, warm, welcoming, funny, respectful of ongoing conversations yet attentive and seemingly right there anytime we needed anything. In the hopes that his manager sees this, he was (and presumably still is but I can't say for sure) tall, had his hair in cornrows, and seemed to have some pretty extensive tattoo action going on. Sweet guy, took our experience from "great" to "exemplary". Life is all about relationships and This Guy made us feel like friends from the moment we arrived. Also he didn't rip on my Boston hat, which I appreciate. Go Sox.
Julia Galbraith
Visited with friends on a Saturday. We were hoping to sit on the patio, but alas, it was pouring. There were plenty of tables. My only complaint is that it was too cold inside. I would have needed to wear pants and long sleeves to be warm enough...but it was August. The Commoner burger was incredible!!! And I don't even like burgers or condiments. The meat was perfectly cooked and the crunchy onions put it over the top. Cocktails were expertly crafted and the staff didn't rush us. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, The Commoner
Casper Penz
A really great place if you just want to get a bite or for drinks. A nice location to watch the streetcars go by. The service was really good and the floors were really clean. The food was amazing and I really liked the picture of the old Toronto streetcar from around the late 1960's or early 1970's. Highly Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Corey
What a nice find. The 3 of us and our sons dig Billie had a warm and welcoming reception. The patio is very chill, the restaurant itself is comfortable easy and laid back but engaging
Cob salads were wonderfully delicious. Not sure what the dressing was but it took the salad to a high! Southern chicken sandwich was prepared perfectly Hot and spicy every other bite. Lovely
Gentleman who served us was the ultimate professional. Knew his menu and his bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent place for brunch! Delicious and reasonable price. Not that much variety of the food menu when compare with the beverage. Btw love the vibe of this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cute little restaurant - came here for lunch and had the commoner burger and it was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time! Service was a bit slow, but overall it was a pleasant experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Commoner
Nice place to have a good meal. Menu selection covers a good variety. Place is bright (though you may not know it from the outside), clean and spacious. We ordered the fish tacos and the fried chicken meal - no complaints!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went yesterday and got horrible food poisoning from their burger. I’d be very cautious of the ground beef here; it was cooked medium rare, but they likely were not using high quality fresh meats.
My friends from different provinces show up every 4 months and this is one of our favorite placessss
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff were very nice and seated us without a reservation yesterday (a Friday night). Very nice atmosphere/interior design. I enjoyed my food, however my girlfriend has woken up today with severe food poisoning from the porkbelly bao she ordered (which was a little disapointing to her in the first place), so I think we will not be returning sadly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
We live around the corner and go here from time to time, either for date nights, or with friends and family, and although the food is usually good, the service has a lot to be desired, particularly if you’re attempting to get takeout. Every time without fail, if we ever have the audacity to call and ask to get a burger or two for takeout, we are told an unequivocal a very snippy no, sometimes with a friendly hang up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Wednesday afternoon or a Friday evening. We love to support local but every time we get treated so rudely, it makes us rethink whether we should keep supporting such an establishment. But if you’re just looking to eat a relatively good meal, and don’t care much about service, have at it!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: The Commoner
Review is based on brunch.
I ordered the huevos rancheros. The person I was with ordered the standard breakfast(eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes) and pancakes.
We also ordered a mimosa and an old fashioned.
The breakfast was pretty delicious. However do note that the huevos rancheros is very small in portion. Had I known it was small, I would have gotten the typical breakfast.
The pancakes were also good but they weren’t served with syrup.
The old fashioned was not good and not worth it. Get a mimosa or beer instead.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros with Eggs Scrambled Instead of Sunny
Great looking spot, food was good. Service was attentive at first but pacing was off by the end.
Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Great Nachos. Lovely personel.
MMMMMMHHHHHHHHMMMMMM let's talk about The Commoner, folks. My partner and I went to The Commoner's patio on June 22, 2022 for a drink and dinner for what was really our first traditional date in about 18 months (COVID can kick rocks, for so many more important reasons than stunting my social life, but also for stunting my social life). The patio was fantastic, warm and welcoming with heat lamps should we need them and plenty of space, and the food couldn't have been better. We got the tuna tostada, braised beef sliders, and truffle fries to share and walked away with that feeling of being pleasantly full but not bursting at the seams. Achieving such a balance can be a Wallenda-esque highwire act performed in tandem between an enthusiastic diner and a generous restaurant - I'm happy to report that we arrived on the other side of this tortured metaphor in great shape.
Let's talk drinks! Now I'm a simple man who doesn't need much to be happy (read: can be boring) so I sucked down a couple of Blood Brothers Inner Eyes and could not have been happier. But do not let me guide you down the path of mistaken assumptions that may force you to conclude that my lack of creativity was the result of a limited drink list! Whereas many others have shortened up their offerings in the face of COVID (understandable, of course), The Commoner seems to have prioritized choice among their beers, wines, ciders, and cocktails. The Future Sanchez Life Partner (programming note: partners feeling like they need to take new last names is an antiquated patriarchal practice that takes on colonialist undertones in interracial relationships such as the one in which I find myself engaged - don't let the Boomers guilt you into reinforcing institutional inequity) got herself a glass of wine and, more notably, the house radler which is highly recommended for anyone looking for a light summer offering. 10/10
But alas, we've come to the part of the review where it's time to enumerate our regrets, of which I have but one: not getting our server's name to call out. This Guy (and we're actually going to make that a proper noun because, again, no name) was friendly, kind, warm, welcoming, funny, respectful of ongoing conversations yet attentive and seemingly right there anytime we needed anything. In the hopes that his manager sees this, he was (and presumably still is but I can't say for sure) tall, had his hair in cornrows, and seemed to have some pretty extensive tattoo action going on. Sweet guy, took our experience from "great" to "exemplary". Life is all about relationships and This Guy made us feel like friends from the moment we arrived. Also he didn't rip on my Boston hat, which I appreciate. Go Sox.
Visited with friends on a Saturday. We were hoping to sit on the patio, but alas, it was pouring. There were plenty of tables. My only complaint is that it was too cold inside. I would have needed to wear pants and long sleeves to be warm enough...but it was August. The Commoner burger was incredible!!! And I don't even like burgers or condiments. The meat was perfectly cooked and the crunchy onions put it over the top. Cocktails were expertly crafted and the staff didn't rush us. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, The Commoner
A really great place if you just want to get a bite or for drinks. A nice location to watch the streetcars go by. The service was really good and the floors were really clean. The food was amazing and I really liked the picture of the old Toronto streetcar from around the late 1960's or early 1970's. Highly Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a nice find. The 3 of us and our sons dig Billie had a warm and welcoming reception. The patio is very chill, the restaurant itself is comfortable easy and laid back but engaging
Cob salads were wonderfully delicious. Not sure what the dressing was but it took the salad to a high! Southern chicken sandwich was prepared perfectly Hot and spicy every other bite. Lovely
A must return and often for us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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