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The Commons Chelsea

The Commons Chelsea

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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    Adam K.
    "Best avocado toast in town."(19 Tips)
    Sydney F.
    "great la colombe coffee"(5 Tips)
    Libran L.
    "Good delish egg avo sandwich & good quality coffee"(30 Tips)
    Melissa
    "Grilled mozzarella focaccia sandwich is the best."(2 Tips)
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  • Stephen M.heart icon on user image
    Stephen MlinarcikNovember 6, 2016
    THE neighborhood coffee and breakfast joint. Sandwiches are on point and their Iced Americano is the best in Chelsea. Doubles as a cozy bar in the evenings, so you have no excuse to leave. Ever.
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    NicoleApril 9, 2016
    Grilled cheese with bacon on focaccia. 😍 Cramped tiny space where you can overhear every conversation, but so worth a trip for coffee, wine, salads, and sandwiches.
  • Elizabeth B.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth BursteinJuly 8, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Bit bummed their avocado toast is now on a massive baguette rather than a roast. Great place for a quick coffee and snack. Too small to work in. Really nice service.
    Upvoted Nov 4
  • Michael J.heart icon on user image
    Michael JonesApril 3, 2015
    This is a great spot! Delicious food, really tasty and so fresh! Great coffee too. And omg I want to try the pastries, but the upcoming wedding won't allow it :(. Ha ha. Enjoy!
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    SebJanuary 29, 2015
    The staff is very friendly and my salad was delicious. The place is lovely. People invading coffee places with laptops, don't come here after 12 as it's not allowed. Quite normal for a small place.
  • Melissa R.
    Melissa RosenthalOctober 12, 2014
    One of NYC's hidden gems. Skip the wait at cafe gitane and order the avocado toast with smoked salmon. Life changing.
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.December 8, 2013
    The cutest! With barely room for more than 5 tables, red neon lights, tile, modern wood, music, and friendly local staff, this is the classic, efficient coffee shop/touch of local bar that is NY's ❤
  • Jessie M.
    Jessie MiñoAugust 12, 2014
    Cute spot to have a cup of coffee or a sangria, ha what a mix. Tight seating but cozy. Variety of great quick bites like the grilled mozzarella.
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole CascinoAugust 10, 2013
    The avocado toast was delish as well as the cookies. Frank and Matt are super nice and attentive. Great place to have a bottle of wine and chat with friends.
  • Andrew F.heart icon on user image
    Andrew FurmanNovember 19, 2015
    Great place to grab a late night coffee. Has beer on tap, but still has a chill coffee shop vibe at night.
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahAugust 25, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    I like their policy of asking people not to use their laptops or tablets. It's too tiny in here to have people hogging the tables. Love their sausage breakfast sandwich and BLT.
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica ChuOctober 27, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Everything here is delicious. Avocado toast w/ salmon, arugula salad, chicken sandwich... the list goes one. Coffee is also great. Almond milk instead of soy!
  • Lily O.heart icon on user image
    Lily O'DareOctober 28, 2014
    Avocado toast (with sliced tomato) delivered to my office is the most wonderful breakfast/snack in Chelsea!
  • Cynthia P.
    Cynthia PflaumNovember 20, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    My mornings are a little easier with a great chai or cup of coffee from this place. If you're hungry, get the avocado toast! Satisfying and awesome.
  • Hanna P.
    Hanna ParkMarch 26, 2014
    Great place for a breakfast with options. All food and beverage items available at opening. So go light or get something more hearty, whatever floats your boat!
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableAugust 2, 2012
    Try the Israeli salad with hummus, diced tomato and red onion, baguette toast heaped with avocado, cumin, olive oil and lemon juice, and the ginger lemonade: Read more
  • Keren V.heart icon on user image
    Keren Veisblatt ToledanoApril 1, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The cucumber Baguette toast with olive oil, lemon juice, and chili flakes has a peppery, smoked finish more sophisticated than the quaint space appears!
  • Sandra G.heart icon on user image
    Sandra GriedenMarch 18, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Great sandwiches and coffee. Breakfast served all day to a super soundtrack.
  • rob z.
    rob zandApril 27, 2014
    the Caesar salad dressing will leave your breath smelling like garlic for hours. your best friends and family too will draw away. kissing is out of the question.
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KeslingAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This little coffee shop nestled in the heart of Chelsea provides solid brew and brunch that won't break the bank.
  • Sydney F.heart icon on user image
    Sydney FriedmanDecember 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The commons guys are the nicest!! Delicious food and great la colombe coffee
  • John A.
    John AAugust 16, 2014
    Fresh salads, yummy bakery, and the ginger lemonade and iced mint tea are cool on a summer day.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John ClineJuly 18, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The egg sandwich is easily the best thing on the menu. Chicken sandwich a very close second - add some tomato to set it off.
  • Ryan L.
    Ryan LagasseAugust 4, 2013
    Nifty coffee spot that flys a bit under the radar. Free wifi, small space with exposed tiles and wood tables a plus. Coffee and location are average. Worth a stop through.
  • Bridget B.heart icon on user image
    Bridget BadoreSeptember 1, 2015
    Seriously the best egg sandwich in the city -- get it with avocado or try the yummy avocado toast too 💘
  • Tiffanyheart icon on user image
    TiffanyMarch 30, 2016
    Cafe is fairly small but has a range of foods to try. We just got coffee but definitely come for the food as well.
  • Alekseyheart icon on user image
    AlekseyAugust 29, 2015
    Avocado toast, baked eggs with salmon and coffee - pretty good, healthy and hearty breakfast
  • David B.
    David BanApril 17, 2014
    Drop by around 7-7:30 for a perfectly cozy after work wine 'n snacks scene. Don't be surprised if it clears out after one service.
  • Tim S.
    Tim SheyDecember 3, 2011
    The baked goods, by the owner's mother (Arlene's Bakery), are superb. Try the sour cream and olive oil cakes with some La Colombe coffee.
  • Ethan C.heart icon on user image
    Ethan CAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Friendly and attentive staffs. Reasonably priced espresso drinks. Good for lunch and small bites also.
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian McFaddenJanuary 25, 2016
    Delicious food and coffee. Skip Starbucks and come here. Also, the staff is always friendly.
  • Maxwell F.heart icon on user image
    Maxwell FoxmanJune 23, 2016
    A touch expensive for my taste ($5 for an iced tea) but I guess comparable for the area. Nice vibe and friendly staff they only allow laptop use in the morning.
  • Christian A.
    Christian AzerFebruary 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the bacon, egg and cheese. It's made with cayenne pepper and it adds a delicious and unexpected kick.
  • Erica R.
    Erica RhoneSeptember 9, 2014
    Satisfaction! #AvacadoToast Cumin olive oil, lemon juice & chili flakes. #GoodFats #Raw #Vegan
  • Mike N.heart icon on user image
    Mike NickersonMay 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Mushroom toast is lovely. Highly recommend.
  • Karlaheart icon on user image
    KarlaJanuary 1, 2015
    I was very happy with my artichoke toast. Next time I will have to try to avocado toast.
  • Laurie B.
    Laurie BludmanMarch 24, 2014
    Best chicken sandwich in NYC right here.
  • Eric C.
    Eric ChandlerJanuary 13, 2012
    I'm a Grey Dog fan, but The Commons may have just nabbed the spot as my neighborhood favorite. Smaller, more intimate, quiet.
  • Libran L.
    Libran LibranDecember 3, 2018
    Good delish egg avo sandwich & good quality coffee
  • Marzy H.heart icon on user image
    Marzy HartDecember 7, 2015
    Atmosphere on point, great staff.
  • Guri V.heart icon on user image
    Guri VenstadSeptember 28, 2012
    This small Chelsea oasis has lunch I thought you could only find in Brooklyn AND great people!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 19, 2015
    Great place to grab a cup of coffee and a glass of wine in Chelsea
  • Michele
    MicheleAugust 13, 2015
    Tiny cafe with La Colombe coffee and delicious food.
  • Kate M.
    Kate MechemMay 16, 2012
    The grilled cheese is the best I've ever had! With avocado and tomato of course
  • Stacy F.
    Stacy FullerJuly 21, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Free refills of La Colombe coffee! Amazing but just points out that I drink way too much caffeine.
  • Melissa
    MelissaJanuary 27, 2013
    Grilled mozzarella focaccia sandwich is the best. It's a must order.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KatzenbackSeptember 20, 2014
    Best avocado toast in town. Bold statement, I know but trust me.
  • Coble G.heart icon on user image
    Coble GirlsAugust 26, 2016
    Meatless breakfast sandwiches, just ask bc it's not on the menu!
  • Brendan L.heart icon on user image
    Brendan LewisJuly 3, 2015
    Avocado Toast Alert! (could stand to be a tinch more spicy if you ask me)
  • Courtenay B.
    Courtenay BirdOctober 5, 2012
    Get the arugula salad. The citrus vinaigrette is delicious.
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