The Commons Cafe

The Commons Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. LA

   LesleyA

   Dublin9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 December 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A tasty toasted Reuben and delicious bowl of homemade soup was just what we needed to hit the spot for lunch on Saturday. Welcome back!
   

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   BlaiseB VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 March 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   lovely place for lunch in the new museum - was a little cold for comfort but overall a great experience.
   

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   ANON

   New York City10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 27 February 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   There were no specials left when we arrived for reserved table at 2:30. Steak sandwich was very good but needed a much sharper knife. The toasted bread in it could not be cut and made a large mess on table and floor as pieces of it went flying in effort to slice into it. I would like to try dessert here but the portion sizes are far too big. I also wish the menu was more varied and larger. The design makes it very hard to know who to look to to be seated or if there is any question who to approach. All staff seem to be running around busily even when the restaurant was 40% full. Maybe more are needed?
   

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   SiobhanL

   Dublin1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 19 February 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Four of us had a working lunch. The background music was very loud. Two ordered the daily special and the sandwich arrived out burnt and the aubergine topping was uncooked. Not a good experience for two of our party. The music was very loud and the service slow. My own meal was very good (fish), but I felt the daily special was small and not anything like the standard of my dish. A mixed experience, all in all. I don't think I'd return for a working lunch on a week day again.
   

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   CarmelB

   Kent3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the ambience in the Commons Cafe, very quiet at the time of our brunch. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Interestine menu, quality food. Bright and spacious dining area, beautiful garden area to the rear. Looking forward to returning with friends in a few weeks time
   

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   Marguerite

   Dublin1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 6 February 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   No problem except for noise. Is background 'music' necessary. People seemed to have to shout to drown it.
   

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   DaBaron

   Dublin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere and background music, great service and above all great food. The only wee issue we had was they didn't have any ice cream for kiddies, but our 7 year old took great delight sharing our desserts.
   

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   Lorraine

   Dublin1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 25 January 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The Commons cafe is in a very nice location. I liked the ambience and the service was good. I found it very expensive. The cake we got was dry and a bit stale so quite disappointing considering its price. Definitely overpriced in general, but it might have to do with being new and outrageous pricey trends of cafes in town. I will only go back for coffee as it was very good.
   

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   Ryaner

   Dublin2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 24 January 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good service with excellent explanation of two dishes on the menu which we subsequently ordered & enjoyed.
   

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    PeterF

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 24 January 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    Mostly prompt service which went missing for a while. Reasonable good food. We were there at lunchtime on a Friday and by the time our meals were served it was very loud in the room. A few sound absorbing features would help.
    

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