Commonwealth Cafe

4.5
1138 reviews

About

CafeCoffee ShopSandwich RestaurantBrunch RestaurantBakery
Commonwealth is a local Coffee Shop and Cafe serving a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. All coffee is roasted in house and made to order. Our kitchen and pastry menu has everything from healthy to indulgent items all made in our scratch kitchen. Gluten-free and Vegan items available.

Location

Commonwealth Cafe
300 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, MI
48009, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
1,013 reviews
5 stars
696
4 stars
192
3 stars
53
2 stars
23
1 star
49

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the food for being delicious and fresh, with several highlighting specific dishes as outstanding.

Service Issues

Several reviews mentioned poor service experiences, including rude staff and confusion over the ordering process.

Pricing Concerns

Customers frequently noted that the prices are high, with some feeling that the quality did not justify the cost.

Atmosphere

The café has a trendy vibe, but many found it too loud and crowded, detracting from the overall experience.

Mandatory Gratuity

The automatic 15% gratuity was criticized by multiple customers, especially given the counter-service model.
  • TC
    Tomas Camus
    4 days ago
    5.0
    I really appreciate the efforts made by manager Alex to correct my order. Great service at Commonwealth always
  • JP
    Joseph Plouffe
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    Great coffee, great food. I had avocado toast w/ bacon, sourdough is particularly tasty. Service was great, food and coffee came out fast. Everyone complains about prices, it is what it is. Quality warrants it.
  • IB
    INSPECT THE BEST
    Nov 26, 2025
    5.0
    Always amazing food! Amazing atmosphere!
  • TT
    TekNoNo
    Nov 25, 2025
    5.0
    This place is efficiently slammed all the time. Not a bad thing in the menu and match is proper.
  • SM
    Soroosh Mortazavian
    Nov 23, 2025
    4.0
    Food is great, service can be improved . I’d definitely come back :)

Frequently Asked Questions About Commonwealth Cafe

What type of food and drinks does Commonwealth Cafe offer?

Commonwealth Cafe offers a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu with coffee roasted in-house. Their kitchen and pastry menu includes healthy and indulgent items, with gluten-free and vegan options available.

What are the operating hours of Commonwealth Cafe?

Commonwealth Cafe is open every day from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.