Headed here on a not-so-crowded Friday afternoon for brunch. Was really thankful we could get seats on the spot as this place is noted to be extremely crowded during the weekends. I brought my folks here and they were so cute! There's this sign at the coffee counter that said, "free coffee and doughnuts for the unemployed". They took it for real and asked the waitress for their compliments. But the poor waitress had to tell them it was just part of the backdrop -_- and there would be no free lunch.
Common Man Full Breakfast | $26 |
An extremely hearty breakfast that made me very full after a few mouthfuls. The eggs were very tasty though the sausage could have been better. The meat tasted as if the lowest grade of mashed meat had been chosen. If you have a small appetite, this full breakfast is best shared. Even my dad couldn't finish my left overs.
Hot Latte | $5 |
Sweet and light. I like it that it didn't taste too heavy. You could tell the barristers were perfectionists here. Not a single drop of spilled latte on either side of the cup. I'm saying this cause I have had experiences at highly raved cafes where the service was really bad. Spilled droplets of coffee being served to me. It was a rather disgusting sight.
Earl Grey Tea | $7 |
Tea was served in this traditional looking tea pot. Reminded me of being in China.
Common Man Burger | $28 |
Nom Nom Nom. This was one juicy and succulent burger. The rib-eye was indeed worth the money.
Fish Burger | $24 |
They put coconut milk in this burger making the whole combination rather heavy. And worse still, the coconut milk somehow didn't seem to pair nicely with the fish. My mum struggled to finish it off. I wouldn't recommend this dish, go for the Common Man Burger, it's way much better!
Overall, this place is indeed one of the pricier coffee cafes. The bill for 3 people amounted to $100++. The coffee was good and the ambience great for yuppies, but do be prepared to pay the price for it. Breakfast wise, there are definitely other cheaper alternatives out there.
Common Man Coffee Roasters
22 Martin Road, #01-00
S(239058)
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