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Commons Cafe

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 33 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(33) 50 low data composite score See reviews on Google moderate
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Commons Cafe
Price
moderate
Service
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
33

What recent reviews say

Commons Cafe serves affordable Malaysian and Chinese brunch and lunch near Eastin Hotel, staying open until 8 pm when competitors close. Reviewers praise the food value and convenience, but service is uneven, orders sometimes go wrong, and the space feels stuffy with weak ventilation.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • affordable local food
  • convenient location in business district
  • stays open late
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent service and order mix-ups
  • slow service during peak hours
  • poor ventilation and air quality
  • outdated or dingy appearance
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Best for: office workers needing quick, cheap lunch near Phileo and Eastin Hotel
Think twice if: expect inconsistent service during lunch rush and ventilation issues if staying long

Strengths

  • late opening hours in business district
  • affordable prices
  • quick service when not crowded

Worth knowing

  • Commons Tofu dish: white rice, fried tofu, soy sauce, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, spring onions
  • counter ordering system with table number
  • stays open until 8 pm in business district
  • wonton pho and lor mee mentioned by recent reviewers

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
food quality praised but order accuracy inconsistent and service slows during peak lunch
Pet-Friendly Cafes
no reviews mention pet accommodation

How it compares

  • Rated 3.3 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 16% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 18
Review volume 66
Review recency 69
Review sentiment 47
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How late does Commons Cafe stay open?
Until 8 pm, later than most other restaurants in the business district.
What is the Commons Tofu dish?
White rice with fried tofu, soy sauce, shiitake mushrooms, ginger slices, and spring onions.

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Last updated 2026-08-12