Really lovely spot right by Clapham Common! Really nice selection of brunch, cakes and drinks. Will definitely be back :)
Jason H
Lovely little independent cafe and cute gift shop too. We had a brunch and coffees and everything was great, really nice spot overlooking the common :)
Libby M
Such an aesthetic cafe and they know their stuff when it comes to coffee and brunch food. Highly recommend the toasted banana bread! Staff are lovely and it’s the perfect brunch spot for catching up with friends and family. I can see myself also going to Common alone as it’s the perfect reading spot with a view of Clapham Common. Overall, a great cafe with a cute gift shop
Katie Twisleton
The new cocktail menu at Common is so tasty!! The cocktails are unique and go down a treat. The cafe is the perfect environment to catch up with friends over a drink or two and the staff and inviting and lovely!
Heidi Prescott
Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves an atmospheric, candle lit bar for an evening out… the cocktails were delicious and so pretty! The staff were super attentive and the little shop was hard to resist, already know I’ll be back to experience the coffee in the day - thank you!!
Iona Minoprio
We were lucky enough to sample ‘Common Late’ and it was brilliant! Delicious cocktails offered with knowledgeable bar staff. A really good selection of mocktails too which was a nice change- and they look like proper cocktails too, not just juice with a garnish. Nibbles offered and the atmosphere with candles, music and general decorations was really lovely. A great start to an evening and can’t wait to go back. Prices were really reasonable too. Great to have somewhere new to try out and will be becoming my new favourite.
Flora Roseanna
We went for the cocktail night on a Friday and had the most impressive and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had! Such a meticulously thought out menu and such high quality! The candle-lit atmosphere was truly wonderful also! This is definitely our new go-to!
Libby Minoprio
The perfect spot for both brunch and working remotely. Lots of vegan friendly options which taste AMAZING!! The staff are lovely :)
Angela G
Review not taken down because was innaccurate. It was 100% accurate. I edited review to add more detail. Unfriendly, stand offish, disrespectful staff. Unable to accept or discuss feedback. Lack of accountability or transparency. Didn’t eat or drink here as interaction and response with staff made me spend my money elsewhere. From other reviews, it is cleat owner/manager does not respond well to critique, feedback or skilled in conflict resolution.
YuJen
Really nice vibe and laptop friendly. I’ve tried toasti and pastries, they were okay. Coffee was good. One thing to note, if you come here during peak lunch time it is almost impossible to get a table.
An attractive looking café/shop directly facing the common, the main emphasis seems to be on the coffee side of things, but there is also a small shop area to the right as you enter. We were there for a light lunch, and whilst the cakes looked very tempting, I opted for the ham & cheese croissant. This was actually a pretty decent dish, two lovely buttery croissants filled with cheese and ham, and a small green salad (well, a few sprigs of watercress!) alongside. For £6 I thought it was quite good value given the location, and whilst the ham appeared to be a processed slice rather than freshly cut from a joint, it was still very tasty. An accompanying latte was also pretty good, and the service was decent enough, if nothing spectacular. Overall, a pretty good bet if in the area.
Tanya Lake
Cute cafe with vintage furniture for an apothecary vibe. They also sell a few lifestyle items and gifts. I tried the elevated banana bread which was beautifully presented. They have outside seating. On my visit it was frequented by women with their laptops.
Patrick Sole
Cute cafe between the common park and the high street.Excellent eggs! Thanks to our lovely server Libby.
Laurence
This place is in a really nice spot, and they sure do serve coffee, but when I went up to order I was greeted by four of the whitest fifteen year olds you've seen, all deplorably mid, all avoiding eye contact as one of them struggled to maneuver slices of banana back into the display while talking about being an only child in the poshest accent you've ever heard.A full ten seconds passed before I got served. Count that time in your head.One of the most surreal coffee shop encounters of my life, and unmistakably Clapham.Someone please tell me these were the ghosts of some gross Victorian kids. I had to shower.
Tallula Francis
Can't really rave enough about this place. Chilled vibes, perfect for working in! Lovely staff, all keen to help but don't hover, always looking busy and cheerful, and often having a laugh, which brightens up the whole cafè? the menu is all "feel good food" and the goats cheese and walnut salad is so good, I literally die and come back to life just to eat it and die again and then repeat the process! Would score it a million stars if I could ???? ( Also great for takeaway coffees and food, with the cutest lil shop attached!)Dietary restrictions: All staff, willing to discuss and advise on dietary requirements when ordering!
Really lovely spot right by Clapham Common! Really nice selection of brunch, cakes and drinks. Will definitely be back :)
Lovely little independent cafe and cute gift shop too. We had a brunch and coffees and everything was great, really nice spot overlooking the common :)
Such an aesthetic cafe and they know their stuff when it comes to coffee and brunch food. Highly recommend the toasted banana bread! Staff are lovely and it’s the perfect brunch spot for catching up with friends and family. I can see myself also going to Common alone as it’s the perfect reading spot with a view of Clapham Common. Overall, a great cafe with a cute gift shop
The new cocktail menu at Common is so tasty!! The cocktails are unique and go down a treat. The cafe is the perfect environment to catch up with friends over a drink or two and the staff and inviting and lovely!
Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves an atmospheric, candle lit bar for an evening out… the cocktails were delicious and so pretty! The staff were super attentive and the little shop was hard to resist, already know I’ll be back to experience the coffee in the day - thank you!!
We were lucky enough to sample ‘Common Late’ and it was brilliant! Delicious cocktails offered with knowledgeable bar staff. A really good selection of mocktails too which was a nice change- and they look like proper cocktails too, not just juice with a garnish. Nibbles offered and the atmosphere with candles, music and general decorations was really lovely. A great start to an evening and can’t wait to go back. Prices were really reasonable too. Great to have somewhere new to try out and will be becoming my new favourite.
We went for the cocktail night on a Friday and had the most impressive and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had! Such a meticulously thought out menu and such high quality! The candle-lit atmosphere was truly wonderful also! This is definitely our new go-to!
The perfect spot for both brunch and working remotely. Lots of vegan friendly options which taste AMAZING!! The staff are lovely :)
Review not taken down because was innaccurate. It was 100% accurate. I edited review to add more detail. Unfriendly, stand offish, disrespectful staff. Unable to accept or discuss feedback. Lack of accountability or transparency. Didn’t eat or drink here as interaction and response with staff made me spend my money elsewhere. From other reviews, it is cleat owner/manager does not respond well to critique, feedback or skilled in conflict resolution.
Really nice vibe and laptop friendly. I’ve tried toasti and pastries, they were okay. Coffee was good. One thing to note, if you come here during peak lunch time it is almost impossible to get a table.
Restaurantji Recommends
An attractive looking café/shop directly facing the common, the main emphasis seems to be on the coffee side of things, but there is also a small shop area to the right as you enter. We were there for a light lunch, and whilst the cakes looked very tempting, I opted for the ham & cheese croissant. This was actually a pretty decent dish, two lovely buttery croissants filled with cheese and ham, and a small green salad (well, a few sprigs of watercress!) alongside. For £6 I thought it was quite good value given the location, and whilst the ham appeared to be a processed slice rather than freshly cut from a joint, it was still very tasty. An accompanying latte was also pretty good, and the service was decent enough, if nothing spectacular. Overall, a pretty good bet if in the area.
Cute cafe with vintage furniture for an apothecary vibe. They also sell a few lifestyle items and gifts. I tried the elevated banana bread which was beautifully presented. They have outside seating. On my visit it was frequented by women with their laptops.
Cute cafe between the common park and the high street.Excellent eggs! Thanks to our lovely server Libby.
This place is in a really nice spot, and they sure do serve coffee, but when I went up to order I was greeted by four of the whitest fifteen year olds you've seen, all deplorably mid, all avoiding eye contact as one of them struggled to maneuver slices of banana back into the display while talking about being an only child in the poshest accent you've ever heard.A full ten seconds passed before I got served. Count that time in your head.One of the most surreal coffee shop encounters of my life, and unmistakably Clapham.Someone please tell me these were the ghosts of some gross Victorian kids. I had to shower.
Can't really rave enough about this place. Chilled vibes, perfect for working in! Lovely staff, all keen to help but don't hover, always looking busy and cheerful, and often having a laugh, which brightens up the whole cafè? the menu is all "feel good food" and the goats cheese and walnut salad is so good, I literally die and come back to life just to eat it and die again and then repeat the process! Would score it a million stars if I could ???? ( Also great for takeaway coffees and food, with the cutest lil shop attached!)Dietary restrictions: All staff, willing to discuss and advise on dietary requirements when ordering!