Brooklyn Commune

I stopped by here for a late lunch today and appreciated hat even though it has a super limited menu, it still has vegan options for both breakfast and lunch. It seems they’re connected with a restaurant called Butterfunk Kitchen which is more of a dinner spot and also has a vegan option.
Anyway, I ordered the vegan blt. It wasn’t bad. The bread was really good and the produce was fresh and flavorful. I like that the tempeh had been marinated, unlike how most non-​vegan restaurants serve tempeh. Overall it slightly better than mediocre and was lacking in salt and moisture. Probably won’t go out of my way to eat here, but wouldn’t mind doing so if I’m in the neighborhood.

I’ve been coming to Brooklyn Commune for years, initially because the space is so inviting… with comfortable seating and big windows that let in plenty of light. When I tasted the food, though, I knew I would be making the trek from a distant part of Brooklyn very frequently. For lunch, I highly recommend their creative and delicious salads – particularly a current offering made with dandelion greens, watercress, and green and yellow beans – as well as some of the best homemade soups I’ve ever had. Brunch is also superb, with one of the best versions of French toast I’ve ever eaten. I am particularly grateful for all of the vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-​free options. I have yet to eat dinner at BC, but I am sure that the offerings are as creative and delicious as everything else I’ve eaten here.

Am sitting here for weekend brunch, wondering if I’m ever going to get any service. Had to hound the waitress to take our orders. She then brought our coffee with a container of cream. She set down the coffee but not the cream. Took the cream to another table. Trying to get her attention, with a wtf. My 2 year old is on the clock, and she hasn’t eaten. We’ve been here half an hour. I see other patrons are getting some service though.
Food finally came. I guess the chef changed because the quality and preparation are just terrible. My side order of maplewood bacon are 4 strips of fat sitting in a pool of grease. My French toast with fruit compote, a long time favorite of mine, came out as a bunch of toast circling a huge puddle of syrup, topped with mushy bananas mixed with heavy sugar and cinnamon. I started, but couldn’t eat much of it, it was disgusting. We left hungry with a ton of food left on the plate. We will not be back.

I realized that I haven’t reviewed this place in over two years, and I’ve gone many many times since then.
This has become one of my wife and I’s favorite spots. The food here is great. The grits are still a bit too rich for me, but my wife loves them. Their BLT (or BLaT as I think it should be called) is fantastic. They probably have the best french toast I have ever had.
It took me a while to get use to the menu, but this place is definitely worth a try or two. Maybe you’ll get hooked like me.
The owner is opening up a soul food restaurant next door soon, and I’ll be one of the first in line to try it as soon as it opens.

We come here every weekend for breakfast with our 3 and a half year old. Food is always quick, delicious, and the staff friendly.

This place nvr disappoints. Been here a handful of times now and tried many things on the menu. They are all wonderfully put together, quality ingredients and tastefully done.
Laid back joint to do some work, and never feels overcrowded or your on top of someone while your eating/​working.
Def ck this joint out!!!

Really nice little place in a neighborhood that sorely needs nice places. I’m so glad I stumbled up on this place when meeting up with some folks who were staying in the area. They serve Stump Town Coffee Roasters coffee and it’s very nice. The Apricot Scone was divine. The vibe is supper nice and I highly recommend you make the track to check this place out. It’s literally at the top of the stairs as you exit the Fort Hamilton station on the F train. Only reason not 5 stars is that they didn’t have a meat egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on the menu without paying extra for the meat.

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant.
So my friend and I came here for Friday brunch. We walked in and were immediately confused about the process.
There are a bunch of tables scattered through the restaurant with a sort of rustic, hip, messy feel. We figured it’s not waiter service and walked over to the counter to order. They have this blackboard behind the counter with the present menu and my friend ordered the «BLT» – (None vegan) There was no mention of it being vegan on the board.
What he received was a vegan BLT with tempeh bacon. He ate it, it was good. But not what he had ordered.
I ordered the Tofu scramble. It wasn’t mind blowing. It wasn’t even amazing. Pretty mediocre. The coffees were absolute crap — not sure where they get the beans from but we definitely were not able to drink it.
So my point is as follows — if you’re going to be vegan friendly, you might want to write on the board what’s vegan and what’s not. Ordering a BLT and receiving tempeh is deceiving and unappreciated.

Cheese grits with jerk pork… mmmmm

This is a wonderful place to go for coffee or for a quick lunch. The BLT and the truffle egg salad sandwich are delicious.

This place was my Instagram friend before I decided to stop in. I found it after I dropped my daughter from school one day and promise to make my way there. I had a solo Valentine and treated myself to brunch yesterday. I seated myself by the window (self seating) and ordered two fried eggs, mixed greens, turkey bacon and toast. I also has an English Breakfast tea. I love the way they serve the food and it was delish, the service was great and I made a new friend by way of France. I will be returning for the cheese grits and jerk pork. what a combo? Sounds bad, huh? Which is exactly why I’m going back. lol

I’ll go out of my way to eat here.
This place is good for a quick quality bite meal. It’s a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, more of a café than a restaurant. The menu is simple and easy and from what I can tell, everything on there is a perfect version of what it is. The chef does a very good job to have a complete menu that includes local ingredients and tailors to all diets.
I had what might be the best pulled pork sandwich I’ve ever had here. It was Korean style pulled pork and had fresh basil leaves. I also tried the burger and part of a grilled cheese. Everything was excellent and couldn’t find anything to criticize.
I’ll be sure to go back.

You may be turned off by the fact that Brooklyn Commune is… well, in Brooklyn, but fear not, because the trek is worth it (plus, it’s literally the first thing you’ll see when you get out of the train station). I was part of a private event so what I write hear may not be 100% representative of the experience, but the quality of the kitchen is apt to be the same.
I ordered the pulled pork burger that had an interesting Asian flair to it. Mixed in with the meat were kimchi slices which, being Korean, I was pretty skeptical about. However, the spiced cabbage gives the burger a well-​needed hotness and sharpness that is often missing in typical bbq pulled pork. Often, the sweetness of the meat overwhelms the flavors, but the kimchi does a great job of balancing that. I tried multiple other plates on the table ranging from the hearty and thick Commune Burger to the beautifully presented French Toast plate. The salad I tried (I think it was an Asian style salad? I can’t remember) had a distinct taste that I really enjoyed. The Salmon Toast came out the most beautiful of all their dishes and was a sight to see. If you want a pretty food photo, I recommend that dish.
Overall I had a lot of fun with friends and the chef/​management and would love to make another visit soon.

I’m almost embarrassed about the fact that it took me so long to write this review. Especially since I’m the duchess and most awesome person who comes here for brunch regularly.
Since I moved to the border of Windsor Terrace and Kensington, I started looking for a place that could fulfill my gluten free brunchy carboholic needs… looks like I found it!
Whatever you get on the menu that includes bread can be substituted for the gf kind. I’m fairly sure that this place uses store bought, but their brunch is so scrumptious that I don’t even care.
The BLT is a bacon lovers dream and the fried egg and grits is a cheesy bowl of beauty. Sadly, my favorite dish, The Lyonnaise just got cut from their menu since they renovated the place a few weeks ago.
They also have a freshly made gluten free scone. Every time I’ve been there, it’s been apple & cheese so I’m not sure if they have any other choices. Either way, get it. It’s tasty. My lady thinks I’m a weirdo since I like to dunk it in my milky chamomile/​jasmine tea, but I don’t care. Do it.

Love locally owned coffee shops and this one is fantastic. It’s tucked away a bit but that seems to keep the masses with laptops away. Free wifi too! Only let down is that it only serves black coffee and tea. No lattes or espresso. I’ll be back to check out the extensive sandwich menu!

The food here is terrible. We had the Korean barley soup, the falafel wrap, and the Thai chicken wrap.
Barley soup: it was the best thing we ordered but still not worth the $ 6. The poisonously salty croûton bread thing that came with it was so bad I had to spit it out.
Falafel wrap: the falafel itself was fine but the sauce was cloyingly sweet and overwhelmed everything. No sign of the tzatziki. Weak amount of chips. Even the pickle was gross. And for $ 10? Come on.
Thai chicken wrap: worst thing of all. TOO SALTY.
We actually left hungry. Never again.

No more dinner service alas but breakfast, lunch, and beverages are still tops. Had an awesome hand-​crafted cream soda here I enjoyed in Prospect Park with a book the morning of my day off from work.
Support a great local business! I hope the cutting of dinner was not a sign of any trouble– would be a shame to lose them in the neighborhood!

This establishment may be closed for an hour while dinner is prepared. If so, you must exit.
The Thai Curry Chicken Wrap had an original counter note of mint. I know nothing about food or notes but lots about being asked to leave.

Cute little coffee/​brunch shop nestled on a corner in Windsor Terrace.
Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Small menu with interesting fare and a decent selection of fresh bakery items.
We only stopped in for coffee/​tea so I did not have a chance to sample the food but I look forward to revisiting and trying it out!
(look for an update!)

Situated in a part of Prospect park area that doesnt have that many restaurants or coffee houses, this spot is a tasty gem.
Great selection of baked goods from ALMOND CROISSANT 3.50 made by Balthazar bakery to delish gluten free options like the crumbly APPLE CHEDDAR SCONE 3.50
Commune also has some house made items like a FENNEL GRANOLA and a SPECIALTY SALT MIXTURE for $ 4 consisting of salt and unusual but great idea herb combos.
Got breakfast to go on this 9 degree day, brrrr… But the TOFU SCRAMBLE def warmed me up and hit the spot. $ 8.00 gives you a curry based tofu scramble with 3 thick cut slices of tempeh and an already dressed side salad of mesclun. The scramble was a little on the sweet side, perhaps due to to many tiny pieces of red bell peppers. It was fine tho. My friend also opted for a healthy option of BREAKFAST SANDWICH 9.00. 2 multigrain slices toasted and filled generously with sauteed spinach, mushroom, and scrambled eggs. Also comes with dressed side salad.
They do run outta items as the day goes on, but I love popping in to check out new items theyve just made in house or if Im carb starved, theres many a option.
…Whats also nice and kewl about them is how they are very much interested and a part of the south slope community, offering dinner and movie nights, special night dinners and limited seating events…
People who work there are sweet and down to earth. They are not coffee house a holes and are great and the whole place has an inviting low key vibe.