The Commons Fooderie

We got the gyro sandwich with a side salad, a side of fries, a breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel and turkey sausage as the protein, and a medium cardamom latte and medium lavender latte.

Pros:
-location is easily accessible being next to one of the free garages in old town Fairfax
-Lattes were great tasting and great value for specialty flavors.
-Bagel wasn’t too bready and the ingredients of the breakfast sandwich had a good ratio. Eggs cooked well.
-gyro sandwich was tasty and the side of fries were really good.

Cons:
-breakfast sandwich needs some kind of sauce, overall combination is a little dry.
-gyro sandwich could use a little more meat. They also don’t let you sub fries for an up charge and make you buy a side of fries for almost $4. Would like an up charge option to sub fries instead of forcing me to pick chips or salad then order fries.

Overall, I would love to come back because it’s what I expect to pay and receive in terms of quality from a cafe in an “old town”.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fries, Breakfast Sandwich

Nice open space, service was good, but the food is average. Got a burger, fries, and a wrap and it all tasted like pre frozen stuff.

The food very good. I always go in the morning to get my breakfast and they are fast and friendly. There are different coffee options, hot and cold. Also, the atmosphere is very aesthetic. I love going there on a regular basis

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich

Lots of paper product waste. No actual dishes or cutlery. The food & drinks were average. Everything came prepackaged & they just assembled. Even that is fine, but not good for the prices they charge.
The salad could have been refreshed with a quick rinse & spin. They just dumped it from the bag. It had the small wilties.. The chicken was sparce in the sandwich. No real distinct taste to it either.
This is the thing with young staff & ownership
The stilll lack the finesse of customer service & excellence in their products.
There are certain expectations for these price points, which are not met here.

Steak omelet was horrible...only onion and green peppers was little of meat...and a tots was like in McDonald's....they have no black tea...not recommend this place...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Have been here a few times and have never had a bad experience. Food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. Plus there is a parking garage right next door so never have to fight for a place to park.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Second time checking out this spot and it does not disappoint! The atmosphere is really cozy and inviting, staff is very friendly, and the food and drinks are really good! I’ve tried a few things from the menu so far and I recommend the steak quesadillas and the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Parking is free and right behind the back of the building in a garage. Overall, whether you are looking for a place to catchup with friends, work, study or even for a quick coffee run, I highly recommend coming here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My first time coming here was on Saturday, and I quickly returned the next day as well.

Whoever designed this place you knew exactly what you were doing. Everything is perfect, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and welcoming. The person behind the counter props to her, she was alone and she held it down, it was busy but she was 100% on top of it, and worked diligently and swiftly to make sure everyone felt taken care of.

The coffee is too dang good, 3 shots of espresso standard? Absolutely amazing. Prices insanely fair, you guys can get away with charging more trust me few people would complain.

I’m extremely happy I found this place but extremely upset I found out too late.

Also as a restaurant owner I took a peek at your kitchen haha, and whoever designed that line, I can tell you knew exactly what you were doing it’s very organized and well acquainted. Keep doing great stuff guys.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Crispy chicken wrap and fries were so good!Nice open space with big windows, natural light, and plenty of seating options. Good study spot. Staff was kind and attentive. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

This rating is for a drink only.
Service was good. Counter service person was polite and patient. The space is nice and open, ideal for a get together or study session. Very fitting for being near GMU.

Was disappointed with the fact that they use a machine to make drinks. Ordered a Dirty Chai with almond that ended up being around 7$ before tax. There was just no art or skill to it, plus they use Chai syrup, not actual Chai. Drink turned out to be so sweet. One of those things that I'll never order again.

May give it a other visit, but it will be a while.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

I mean it’s a deli. I wouldn’t say it’s anything to drive out of your way for. For the food and portion size it’s on the pricier $$$ for a sandwich/ hot sandwich shop. My biggest gripe is they put enough mayo on their sandwiches to choke a Canadian!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

The restaurant has a modern and clean atmosphere, making it a great palce to enjoy a meal. It's well-maintained and offers a variety of foods, drinks and coffee. The female barista with the dark hair at the counter (K) is very friendly and did an excellent job!!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

This place has put most of their effort into trendy modern interior finishes but food taste and quality was an afterthought.
My breakfast sandwich had very dry, overcooked bacon, and my croissant was incredibly dry and underwhelming. I couldn’t even finish it. Breakfast sandwiches should not have bacon so overcooked that it crumbles. And even a mediocre croissant is not dry. Skip the cold brew too, it was undrinkable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Great location in the heart of Fairfax city and the space is clean with lots of windows and natural light. It’s a great spot to work on your laptop if you’re looking for a new environment from your normal Starbucks or coffee shop. And also very family friendly for a quick bite. I tried their Lavender latte (yum) and their pink drink (delicious and not super sweet). I also tried their steak and cheese and fries-both were delicious and cooked well. I will definitely be going back to try other menu items :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good place to have breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5