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Home cooked classics, like chicken pot pie, smoked meats, tapas, flatbreads, baked goods & gluten free options. Farm to table from scratch kitchen. Specialty cocktails, local wine, & craft beer. Open mic every Thursday night. Live music most evenings. Outdoor patio with beautiful ambiance and view of historic Barre common.
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Address: 2 Common St, Barre, MA 01005
Phone: (978) 257-8080
Website: https://cafecommonbarre.com/
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Reviews
Dawn Aguiar
We absolutely love Sunday Brunch at Cafe on the Common. The French Press coffee is always perfect, the deviled eggs with local hot sauce are absolutely crave-able, and the ever changing quiche and savory bread pudding is always a welcome surprise. Thoughtful touches like fresh orange and pomegranate seed garnishes are a total delight. We drive a half hour past many other breakfast spots to enjoy the scratch cooking, cozy dining room, and super warm hospitality of these sweet owners. Well worth the drive from wherever you are. Spend a few tranquil moments strolling on the common, checking out the shops, and sitting on a park bench under a big oak tree after brunch.
… morely005 mr
There was a torrential downpour the Saturday I visited, but it seemed like every table was seated. People were cheerful and talking and laughing and enjoying their food. I started with a cocktail that was made with Satan’s Brew (from Deep Roots Distillery), sweet and dry vermouth, homemade cherry simple syrup and garnished with a slice of blood orange and a stemmed cherry. Delectable! I ordered a cup of cream of asparagus soup and it was beautiful too. It was garnished with three asparagus tips that had a little char on them. Just perfect. For my entree I ordered one of several specials: rabbit, wild rice and roasted beets. Amazing. Then I finished with a huge slice of warm homemade cherry pie topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Everything was just perfect,—including the atmosphere and service. I was delighted to get to meet Jada and Dewy. I only wish I lived closer because I would be there ALL THE TIME! Highly recommend!!!
… moreBtz Thibodeau
I have been here 3 or 4 times now and it’s always fantastic. Tons of gluten free options (most everything), delicious home made food and tasty drinks as well. I took my mother yesterday for lunch and we both loved it. I had the Tomato Soup which was super hearty and possibly the best I’ve ever had and I also had the Reuben which comes with Kimchi and is grilled panini style, so good! Washed it all down with an Herbal Tea Hot Toddy which was perfect on a cold winter day.
The place is super cute, great atmosphere, husband and wife owned. What more could you ask for?! Next time you’re in the area, make sure to stop in and check out the Commonplace Market next door while you’re there !
… moreThe place is super cute, great atmosphere, husband and wife owned. What more could you ask for?! Next time you’re in the area, make sure to stop in and check out the Commonplace Market next door while you’re there !
Savannah Young
My boyfriend and I were excited to try Café on the Common, but the experience was frustrating from start to finish.
The restaurant is very small and loud, with music blasting inside. The only seating option was outside unless we wanted to sit at the bar. After about five minutes, our waitress came to take our drink orders. I asked for a coffee with cream and sugar and a juice, and my boyfriend ordered the same. Strangely, after writing everything down, she asked me again what my drink order was. A little odd, but I brushed it off.
About 10 minutes later, our drinks arrived—but my coffee came in a French press with no mug. I couldn’t drink it until 20 minutes later, when the waitress finally noticed and brought the mug over, saying “Oops, I forgot.” I tried to stay patient, assuming she was just busy.
We each ordered our own waffle—mine with whipped cream only, his with berries and whipped cream—and we shared a side of bacon, which only came with two slices. The waffles were clearly frozen and reheated, definitely not fresh or worth what they charge.
When we asked about maple syrup, the waitress said it would be $1 each. That already felt steep for such a small portion, but we agreed. However, when we got the bill, we were charged $1.50 each—without any explanation or warning. We were quoted one price and charged another, which feels dishonest.
After we finished eating, we asked for the bill, and after a long wait, the waitress finally brought it. I handed her my card—and then she took it with her and didn’t come back for quite a while. We were left just sitting there waiting, unable to leave because she still had my card. When she did return, she told us she was sorry again as the machine “busy” and “she forgot,” which only made things worse. There were only two people working—her and one person outside—so everything felt slow, chaotic, and poorly managed.
Between the long waits, forgotten items, misleading pricing, and underwhelming reheated food, this was one of the most disorganized dining experiences I’ve had. We won’t be returning—and I wouldn’t recommend Café on the Common to anyone.
… moreThe restaurant is very small and loud, with music blasting inside. The only seating option was outside unless we wanted to sit at the bar. After about five minutes, our waitress came to take our drink orders. I asked for a coffee with cream and sugar and a juice, and my boyfriend ordered the same. Strangely, after writing everything down, she asked me again what my drink order was. A little odd, but I brushed it off.
About 10 minutes later, our drinks arrived—but my coffee came in a French press with no mug. I couldn’t drink it until 20 minutes later, when the waitress finally noticed and brought the mug over, saying “Oops, I forgot.” I tried to stay patient, assuming she was just busy.
We each ordered our own waffle—mine with whipped cream only, his with berries and whipped cream—and we shared a side of bacon, which only came with two slices. The waffles were clearly frozen and reheated, definitely not fresh or worth what they charge.
When we asked about maple syrup, the waitress said it would be $1 each. That already felt steep for such a small portion, but we agreed. However, when we got the bill, we were charged $1.50 each—without any explanation or warning. We were quoted one price and charged another, which feels dishonest.
After we finished eating, we asked for the bill, and after a long wait, the waitress finally brought it. I handed her my card—and then she took it with her and didn’t come back for quite a while. We were left just sitting there waiting, unable to leave because she still had my card. When she did return, she told us she was sorry again as the machine “busy” and “she forgot,” which only made things worse. There were only two people working—her and one person outside—so everything felt slow, chaotic, and poorly managed.
Between the long waits, forgotten items, misleading pricing, and underwhelming reheated food, this was one of the most disorganized dining experiences I’ve had. We won’t be returning—and I wouldn’t recommend Café on the Common to anyone.
ylt2221
I visited alone & love checking out new places, especially locally owned venues. Charming, friendly atmosphere, great food & top notch service. So many thoughtful touches, including a jar of flossers in the restroom! Every member of the staff, including the chef, took time to check in with me and made we feel welcomed.
I had a cappuccino, cream of asparagus soup, sweet potato with walnuts, flatbread veggie pizza (which the chef informed me included foraged MOREL MUSHROOMS that someone had gifted them earlier that day!), & brought home a lemon blueberry scone that I enjoyed the next day.
As an added treat, my visit was on a Saturday during a very engaging live music performance. Wonderful setting for individuals, couples and families.
There’s also a handful of outdoor tables with umbrellas on a very cute entryway patio.
… moreI had a cappuccino, cream of asparagus soup, sweet potato with walnuts, flatbread veggie pizza (which the chef informed me included foraged MOREL MUSHROOMS that someone had gifted them earlier that day!), & brought home a lemon blueberry scone that I enjoyed the next day.
As an added treat, my visit was on a Saturday during a very engaging live music performance. Wonderful setting for individuals, couples and families.
There’s also a handful of outdoor tables with umbrellas on a very cute entryway patio.
John Clark
Update: Lots of flatbreads. Ribs and drumsticks are smoked to perfection. Pies are still great. Add brisket. On flatbread or mac&cheese it is awesome. Caprese salid was crisp and fresh, good balsamic. The chocolate cream pie is a thick mousse, amazing.
Great food, beer, and atmosphere.
The new owners were friendly and engaging.
Nice to see local businesses supporting each other.
The chicken pot pie and brisket flatbread special were phenomenal.
Will be a regular spot for us now.
… moreGreat food, beer, and atmosphere.
The new owners were friendly and engaging.
Nice to see local businesses supporting each other.
The chicken pot pie and brisket flatbread special were phenomenal.
Will be a regular spot for us now.
Jazmin Molina
Second time at the cafe in the common.
I had a wonderful experience, food was delicious, and I had the best cosmo I have ever had.
The owners are very friendly, and I loved the band playing live music the first time I was there.
… moreI had a wonderful experience, food was delicious, and I had the best cosmo I have ever had.
The owners are very friendly, and I loved the band playing live music the first time I was there.
Sarah Francis
My family went for Sunday brunch and the staff suggested we take over the back corner so our toddler could enjoy the open space, toys, coloring materials, and games in that area while we waited for our food. It took all the stress out of eating out with a toddler and we all had a wonderful, relaxing time. The food was amazing and I loved that we got our coffee in a French press with fancy Irish mugs. It’s the extra touches like these that make for a truly special, memorable experience!
… moreLois Courville
Excellent food, friendly waitress and homey atmosphere. Triple header.
My two friends and I stopped in for lunch and we were greeted like family. We chatted on non-stop and were not rushed at all.
… moreMy two friends and I stopped in for lunch and we were greeted like family. We chatted on non-stop and were not rushed at all.
Jenna Berry
Cute small town restaurant with delicious homemade food! The portions are just right and it’s a cozy environment that makes you feel right at home. The prices are very reasonable. Dewy and Jada are super sweet and accommodating. I highly recommend trying the quiche. Can’t wait to go back!
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