Brunch in the City

West 3rd Common

Posted on 4/12/2010 at 3:00:08 PM

Upon first walking into this establishment, tucked away on the less traveled paths of the West Village, you are immediately surprised and comforted by it’s casual, loungy atmosphere. The plush red benches and the chandeliers lend an air of sophistication to an otherwise pub-like interior.

As a party of 8, our hostess sat us in a one of the red corner benches with a low table displaying votive candles. We loved the music which was an eclectic mix that everyone could enjoy. We immediately ordered the unlimited deal-$20 all you can drink mimosas, screwdrivers, and bloody marys – the price included your meal. We were excited about the menu which offered some southern classics such as biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and waffles.

Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that the service was not up to par. While our waitress was friendly and eager to please, she was at times absent and not always en pointe with our orders…however, when the waitress missed an order completely she comped it for us without us even asking.

After our dishes (finally) came out one by one, we dug in only to be slightly dissapointed with our meals. We agreed the eggs benedict were tolerable and the fries were great, but don’t order the ribeye. The drinks, however, did flow freely and a shot was also offered free of charge!

As we spent the afternoon boozing to our hearts’ content our moods lightened and we [almost] forgot about the poor service. If we ever went again we might pray for a better waitress and all order something different…

Ranking:

Ambiance: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Speed of Drink Refills: 3

People Watching: 2

Good For: Groups

Bang for your BUCK : $20 all you can drink mimosas, screwdrivers and bloody mary’s including your meal

- JENNY