The Great Commoner Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Great Commoner, an inviting New American eatery located in Dearborn, MI, where breakfast, brunch, and seafood elegantly collide. Their menu stands out with creative dishes that cater to diverse palates, whether you're in the mood for something savory or sweet.
- Avocado Toast topped with a fried egg and Michigan Chvre, ignites your morning with vibrant flavors.
- The Cereal French Toast is a treat, featuring chocolate hazelnut praline and roasted strawberries—a delightful twist on tradition.
- Don't miss their Shrimp and Grits, rich in Southern comfort and expertly prepared.
The Great Commoner embraces inclusivity, offering accessible amenities and dine-in or takeout options. With a trendy yet casual ambiance, it’s perfect for groups. Enjoy Happy Hour specials or take advantage of outdoor seating as you savor each bite. Whether it's the labneh platter or a classic pancake, each dish here tells a unique story. Come experience the charm of communal dining at its finest!
Toast
Avocado Toast
Fried Egg, Watercress, Michigan Chvre, Everything Spice, Chili Crisp, Multigrain
Cold Smoked Salmon Toast
House Cream Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Cucumber, Fried Caper, Dill, Sourdough
Labneh Platter
Zaatar, Baraki, Kammouni, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Mediterranean Olive, Fig Jam, Gombette
Lahem B' Ajeen
Plain Triple Stack Pancake
Whipped Cream, Michigan Maple Syrup
Blueberry Pancake
Blueberry Compote, Burnt Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Michigan Maple Syrup
Chocolate Fortress Pancake
Cereal French Toast
Chocolate Hazelnut Praline, Roasted Strawberry, Crushed Hazelnut, Vanilla Crme Fresh
Belgian Waffle
Vanilla Maple Syrup, Raspberry Jam, Whipped Plugra, Crushed Pistachios
Superfood Granola
Macerated Fruit, Raw Michigan Honey, Whole Milk Yogurt
Ashta Croissant French Toast
Apple Pancake A La Mode
Classic French Toast
Strawberry Shortcake French Toast
Sweet
Savory
Steak Eggs
Creekwood Steak, Garlic Confit, Chimichurri, Common Potato, Blistered Tomato
Short Rib Hash
3 Eggs Any Style
Choice of Protein, Common Potatoes, Rustic Toast, Raspberry Jam
Mushroom French Omelette
Fl Mudammas
Stewed Fava Beans, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Herbs, Scallion, Radish, Shatta, Rustic Toast
Shrimp and Grits
Shakshuka
Spiced Tomato Sauce, Kale, Sous Vide Egg, Feta, Rustic Toast
Spinach French Omelette
Mediterranean Frittata
Makanek Sausage Hash
Pomegranate Sausage & Tahini Whip-SPECIAL
Whipped tahini, mediterranean sausage, pomegranate agrodolce, chi pea, hers, pistachio dukkah, served w flatbread or toast
Cup of Soup
Soups
Salads
House Salad
Artisan Greens, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grilled Sourdough, House Dressing
Kale Salad
Chopped Salad
Romaine, Griddled chicken, tomato, burnt corn, beef bacon, muenster & cheddar cheese, avocado, pita smoked black pepper dressing
Greek Fattoush Salad
Michigan Apple & Cherry Salad
Beet & Arugula Salad
Prime Double Double
Griddled Chicken
House Slaw, Muenster, Cilantro, Burnt Corn Aioli, Tomato Basil Focaccia
A-BLT
French Dip
Albacore Tuna
Fresh Garden Wrap
Mediterranean Crispy Chicken-SPECIAL
shawarma spiced, burnt garlic tour, cabbage slaw, sweet pickled turnip, brioche bun, served w fries
Breakfast Burrito
Sandwiches
Sides
French Fries
Common Potatoes
Crispy Potato Tots
SIDE Short Rib Hash
Fresh Cut Fruit
Solo Pancake
Solo Chocolate Chip Pancake
Sliced Avocado
Cup of Grits
Cup of Cheddar Grits
Bowl of Grits
Solo Blueberry Pancake
Smashed Avocado
Fresh Berries
Solo Chocolate Fortress
Side Chimichurri
Side Arugula & Tomato Mix
Side House Pickles
Turkey Bacon
Beef Bacon
Impossible Sausage Patty
Smoked Salmon (a la carte)
1 eggs, any style (a la carte)
Chicken Breast Solo
Grilled Steak Solo
Blackened Salmon
Grilled Salmon
Shrimp 1 pc
Mediterranean Sausage
Chicken Sausage
Proteins
Sauces/Dressings
Balsamic Soy Vinaigrette
Burnt Cinnamon Whip
Corn Aioli
Creme Fraiche
Fancy Sauce
House Dressing
Raspberry Jam
Mayo
Salsa
Shatta
Sumac Vinaigrette
Ranch
Sour Cream
Tomato Aoli
Chocolate Ganache
Hazel nut praline
Roasted Beet Vinaigrette
Grilled Baguette
Sourdough Toast
Multigrain Toast
Gluten Free Bread
Pita Bread
Toast & Jam
Breads
Whips and Toppings
Whipped Crme Fraiche
Blueberry Compote
Maple Syrup
Apple Compote
Cheeseburger & Fries or Fruit Cup
Grilled Cheese & Fries or Fruit Cup
Two Eggs Scrambled & Two Chicken Sausage
Two Eggs Scrambled & One Classic French Toast
Two Eggs Scrambled & One Pancake
Cheeseburger & Fries or Fruit Cup (Copy)
Kids Menu-10 & under ONLY
Eclairs
Chocolate Eclair
Chocolate pastry cream, chocolate glacage, chocolate nibs
Chocolate Vanilla Eclair
Vanilla bean pastry cream, white chocolate glacage
Vanilla Eclair
Pistachio Eclair
Coffee Eclair
Raspberry Tart
Strawberry Tart
Strawberry, pastry cream with hint of peach
Raspberry Pistachio Tart
Tarts
Specialty
Crouquant Chocolate
Almond, hazelnut, chocolate mousse
Chocolate Raspberry
Chocolate cake, raspberry, chocolate mousse
Fraisier
Vanilla cake, strawberry, passion mousseline
Plateau Chocolate
Chocolate cake, chocolate praline cremeux, roasted almond, chocolate nibs
Tiramisu Slice
Mascarpone cheese, coffee, chocolate
Lemon Raspberry
Tiramisu Glass Cup
Espresso Creme Brulee Glass Cup
Coppa Chocolate Mousse
Cream Puff Profiterol
Coppa Raspberries & Cream
Lemon Cake & Cream Parfait
Creme Brle & Berries
Raspberry Bar
Tiramisu Square-Plated
Chocolate Brownie Crumble Mascarpone-Plated
Pistachio Berry Macaron
White Chocolate Raspberry Macaron
Large Macaron Pastry
Macarons
Macaron-Pistachio
Pistachio, almond, pistachio mousse
Macaron-Honey Lavender
Macaron-Birthday Cake
Macaron-Vanilla (blue)
Macaron-Fruity Pebbles
Macaron-Nutella
Macaron-Chocolate Strawberry
Macaron-Strawberry
Macaron-Triple Berry
Chocolate Cheesecake Cup
Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheese Cakes
Sweets-Bars/Cookies/Cinnamon Roll
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Double Chocolate Cookie
Birthday Cake White Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chunk Fudge Large Brownie
Lemon Bar
Pecan Caramel Bar
Carrot Cake Bar
Raspberry Linzer Bar
Chocolate Frosted Brownie
Lemon Blondie Brownie
Apple Butter Cinnamon Roll
Outside Cake Cutting
Cake Cutting Fee
Bread
Large Baguette
Unbleached unbromated bread flour, salt, sugar, water and yeast
Sourdough Loaf
Multigrain
Plain Butter
Pain Au Chocolat
Almond Chocolate
Almond
Traditional Croissants
Sweet Croissants
Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant
Unbleached, unbromated flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, blueberry, and cream cheese
Cherry Croissant
Unbleached unbromated flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter and cherry
Apple Strudel
Pistachio Chocolate
Raspberry Chocolate Croissant
Apricot
Hazelnuttella
Strawberrytella
Raspberry Creme
Asiago Croissant
Unbleached unbromated flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, ham and asiago cheese
Feta Cheese and Basil Croissant
Unbleached unbromated flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, tomato, basil, and feta cheese
Goat Cheese, Olive, Oregano Croissant
Unbleached unbromated flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, olive, oregano, and goat cheese
Zaatar Croissant
Unbleached, unbromated, flour, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, and zaatar
Savory Croissants
Mosaic Cakes
Mosaic-Biscoff
Mosaic-chocolate hazelnut
Mosaic-pistachio
Carrot
Cakes
Coffee
Drip Coffee
Colombian Supremo Single OriginMedium-bodied, smooth & balanced, notes of fruit, chocolate, caramel; bright acidity
Cafe au Lait
Equal parts drip coffee & steamed milk
Affogato- Espresso & Vanilla Ice Cream
Caffe Americano
Espresso & hot water
Red Eye
Espresso & drip coffee10/12 oz: single shot20 oz: double shot
Macchiato
Espresso, dollop of steamed milk & milk foam; approx. 3 oz (NOT Starbucks macchiato)Milk "marks" or "stains" espressoBetween espresso & cortado; cuts the acidity
Cortado
Equal parts espresso & steamed milkMilk "cuts" espresso & reduces acidity4 oz.
Flat White
Espresso & steamed milkVelvety & thin, not a lot of foam, thinner than a latte
Cappuccino
Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foamDry capp: espresso, less steamed milk, more foam
Black Eye
Espresso & drip coffee12 oz: double shot20 oz: quad shot
Undertow
Espresso
Lattes
Caffe Latte
Espresso & steamed textured milk (microfoam)
Caffe Breve Latte
Espresso & steamed half & halfSimilar to a latte but richer & creamier
Caffe Mocha Latte
Espresso, housemade chocolate syrup, steamed milkRich & chocolate-y
Chai Latte
Housemade chai syrup & steamed milkBlack tea infused w/ warm spices
Dirty Chai Latte
Espresso, housemade chai syrup, steamed milkBlack tea infused w/ warm spices, w/ a kick (espresso)
Caf con Miel Latte
Spanish Latte
Espresso & steamed textured milk (microfoam)
Nitro Coffee
Cold Brew Coffee
Cold/Nitro Brew
Tea
Chamomile Medley
Earl Grey
Jasmine
English Breakfast
Masala Chai
Elderberry Healer
Tumeric Ginger
Orange Blossom
Bergamot Rose
Tropical Coconut
Peach Wood Latte
Espresso & steamed textured milk (microfoam)
Chamomile Tea Latte
Earl Grey Tea Latte
Jasmine Tea Latte
English Breakfast Tea Latte
Super Green Tea Latte
Masala Chai Tea Latte
Peppermint Tea Latte
London Fog Tea Latte
Tea Lattes
Iced Teas
Iced Green Tea
Iced Black Tea
Iced Tea Lemonade
House Made Lemonade
Fresh Orange Juice
Strawberry Rose Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade
Hot Water
Cup Dairy Milk
Whole, Skim
Cup Non-Dairy Milk
Oat, Almond, Soy
White Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
Housemade chocolate syrup & steamed milkRich & chocolate-y