When entering The Common, there’s a distinct space that easily converts from a dining room to a dance floor. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel as if you’ve stepped back into the familiar room of someone’s home; a room where stacks of vinyls line one wall and the other has familiar faces of legends, like Jimi Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe, hanging from gilded frames. And when evening comes, that’s when the change begins. That same room steadily moves towards a dance floor packed with bodies carried away by a variety of songs – everything from hip hop to favourite throwbacks or the acoustics and bass of a live rock band.
All of this makes The Common feel like the kind of space whose goal is defining the standard of a good time. Ask where to go for something different for snacks – the answer just might be “The Common" with starter dishes like truffle popcorn, drizzled with melted butter and covered with seasonings of thyme and white truffles. Ask where to go for an unconventional karaoke night – here, there’s a Hip Hop Karaoke event every now and then. Staples like these have been years in the making; and, in August 2016, The Common celebrated its seventh anniversary.
SOUP OF YESTERDAY
Bowl of our feature soup
cup $4.00
gluten free
TRUFFLE POPCORN
White truffle & thyme butter
gluten free
LETTUCE WRAPS
Korean spiced pork, spicy bean sprouts, cilantro, peanuts
gluten free
CHEDDAR POUTINE
Québec curds, Irish cheddar, green onions, white gravy
TANDOORI CALAMARI
Olives, mango, orange, ginger dip
P.E.I MUSSELS
Cafe de paris butter sauce
gluten free
gluten free bread available
ARCTIC CAR TARTAR
Avocado, green onions, ponzu, shrimp crackers
BRIE CHEESE
Strawberries, polenta croutons, dried olives
gluten free
BREAD AND CHEESE
Focaccia, feta, smoked grapes
gluten free bread available
JACKSON STEAK SALAD
Grilled romaine, artichokes, mustard, blue cheese
gluten free
LITTLE POTATO SALAD
Avocado, confit potatoes, trout roe, dill, lemon, creme dressing
gluten free
ARUGULA SALAD
Dates, feta, hazelnuts, bacon
gluten free
MIXED GREENS
Fennel, jicama, grapes, lemon dressing
gluten free
ADD CHICKEN
ADD FISH
ADD STEAK
DAILY SANDWICH
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free bread available
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
Bacon waffles, blueberry ancho sauce, goat cheese, watermelon
DUCK CONFIT
Five spiced duck, fennel, jicama, radish, orange, frisée
gluten free
TURKEY MELT
Mashed peas, tangy onions, pesto, mozza, white gravy
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free
CRISPY CHICKEN CLUB
Sprouts, avocado, swiss and mayo
fries, soup, or salad
UMAMI BURGER
Sriracha mayo, bean sprouts, bacon, mozza, greens
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free bread available
FISH AND CHIPS OF THE WEEK
Tempura battered, grilled lemon, sweet & sour pickles
fries, soup, or salad
PORK DIP
Pickled cucumber, boursin cheese, fig jam
fries, soup, or salad
SMOKED SALMON
Open-faced waffle, trout roe caper, cream cheese, onion, Saskatoon berries
fries, soup, or salad
SUMMER EGG SANDWICH
Fried egg, frisée, caramelized onion, fig jam
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free bread available
FRENCH HAM
Pickles, butter, dijon mustard, tarragon ham, cheese
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free bread available
MONTE CRISTO
Mozza, apricot jam, chicken and ham
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free bread available
PANNALOVA
Panna cotta, pavlova, berries & cream
gluten free
CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME
Espresso toffee
gluten free
BLUEBERRY TART
Mascarpone, tarragon syrup, ginger ice cream
SOUP OF YESTERDAY
Bowl of our feature soup
cup $4.00
gluten free
TRUFFLE POPCORN
White truffle & thyme butter
gluten free
ARCTIC CAR TARTAR
Avocado, green onions, ponzu, shrimp crackers
CHEDDAR POUTINE
Québec curds, Irish cheddar, green onions, white gravy
TANDOORI CALAMARI
Olives, mango, orange, ginger dip
LETTUCE WRAPS
Korean spiced pork, spicy bean sprouts, cilantro, peanuts
gluten free
BRIE CHEESE
Strawberries, polenta croutons, dried olives
gluten free
GINGER ALLIGATOR
Singapore salad, sesame, ginger, thai basil salad
P.E.I MUSSELS
Cafe de paris butter sauce
gluten free
gluten free bread available
TEMPURA LONG BEANS
Honey & hot sauce, charred onions
ANTIPASTO
Cured meats, artisan cheeses, sides & preserves
BREAD AND CHEESE
Focaccia, feta, smoked grapes
gluten free
JACKSON STEAK SALAD
Grilled romaine, artichokes, mustard, blue cheese
gluten free
LITTLE POTATO SALAD
Avocado, confit potatoes, trout roe, dill, lemon, creme dressing
gluten free
ARUGULA SALAD
Dates, feta, hazelnuts, bacon
gluten free
MIXED GREENS
Fennel, jicama, grapes, lemon dressing
gluten free
ADD CHICKEN
ADD FISH
ADD STEAK
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
Bacon waffles, blueberry ancho sauce, goat cheese, watermelon
DUCK CONFIT
Five spiced duck, fennel, jicama, radish, orange, frisée
gluten free
HALIBUT
Bacon corn chowda, charred onions, truffle oil
gluten free
RIBS & BISCUITS
Baby back ribs, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw
STEAK FRITES
10 oz Bone in NY striploin, duck fat fries, greens, bearnaise sauce
gluten free
UMAMI BURGER
Sriracha mayo, bean sprouts, bacon, mozza, greens
fries, soup, or salad
gluten free bread available
FISH AND CHIPS OF THE WEEK
Tempura battered, grilled lemon, sweet & sour pickles
fries, soup, or salad
CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Maple & miso gravy, gnocchi, peach fritter
VEGETARIAN DUMPLINGS
Cabbage, green onion and ginger in a vegetable broth
SPICED SALMON
Togarashi fruit salad, greens lychee, shoots & herbs
gluten free
OSSO BUCCO
Slow braised beef shin, saffron risotto, garlic parsley dressing
gluten free
PANNALOVA
Panna cotta, pavlova, berries & cream
gluten free
CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME
Espresso toffe
gluten free
BLUEBERRY TART
Mascarpone, tarragon syrup, ginger ice cream
6PM to CLOSE
MONDAY - Chicken & Waffles
TUESDAY
THREE COURSES FOR
WEDNESDAY - Wine Bottles
HALF PRICE
THURSDAY - Draught Pours
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Vodka & Red Bull
EVERY DAY - Pabst cans
Drinks
Cocktails
Wine
Red
White
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While always available on their menu, Monday nights are The Common’s Chicken and Waffles nights, where their spicy fried chicken and bacon waffle topped with blackberry, goat cheese butter and watermelon is only $12. You won’t want to miss this unique take on this classic soul comfort food.
View this Smart ListThe Common is a cozy, eclectic Edmonton favourite known for well-crafted cocktails and good eating. The vintage inspired ambiance is juxtaposed by the weekend DJ spinning modern tunes and, trust me, the contrast is a good one. Try the Cucumber Fizz for a fresh cocktail that won’t disappoint.
View this Smart ListOne of downtown’s most unique restaurant and bars, The Common is known for their hip vibe and gourmet pub fare. They’re no slouch in the salad department either, offering five fabulous gluten-free salads that you can add fish, chicken or steak to, depending on your taste preference. Try the prosciutto, nectarine and honeydew salad with a mint and white balsamic dressing (perfect with chicken) or the smoked pork salad with lychee, grilled scallions, tangerines and oranges.
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