The first item that we tested was the Common Man Caesar that's made with crisp baby Romaine lettuce and some charred Brussels sprouts, the salad is jazzed up with aged parmesan cheese for a rich, creamy taste. The silky stracciatella cheese, grilled chicken breast, sourdough crumbs add texture and plenty of flavor, to complete the meal that is perfect for a light bite, with a subtle hint of heat from the sprinkled chili flakes.  

Up next was my favorite dish during this visit, the Umami Mushroom Avocado Toast. Served with housemade toasted sourdough focaccia piled with creamy, seasoned avocado and sauteed savory wild mushrooms in a house-made teriyaki inspired sauce. Tangy red onion pickle, young pea shoots and a herb oil made from the kitchen’s herb trimmings adds a hint of freshness to this delicious breakfast staple that is perfect for any day of the week. 

Dedicated for those who are in need of a bigger bite, the juicy Smashed Burger will not disappoint! The patty is made with freshly ground beef patties that are smashed with bone marrow, cooked till it's crisp on the outside and yet remains juicy on the inside. Then it's served with toasted buttery brioche buns, a beetroot barbeque sauce and all the regular fixings from cheddar cheese to onion jam and a side of herbed fries.

The menu also features staples like the ever-popular Common Man Fluffy Pancakes, Turkish Common Man Breakfast, Chili Chicken, Beef Cheek Eggs Benedict and the Common Man Full Breakfast. All of which perfectly pairs with CMCR’s artisanal speciality grade coffee brewed by passionate baristas, using beans roasted at the famed CMCR roastery in Singapore.