COMMON PLACE CAFE MENU

☕ Common Place Café in Historic Downtown Abbotsford offers homestyle breakfasts, keto-friendly options, fresh sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. Located inside the Mennonite Central Committee Centre on Gladys Avenue, it’s a cozy community hub for locals and visitors alike.

Common Place Cafe menu in Abbotsford:

🥣 Signature Soups & Chili

Homemade, hearty soups crafted daily, each served with a warm baked biscuit.

• Borscht – Classic Mennonite borscht.

• Soup of the Day – Fresh soup made daily from scratch.

• Vegetarian Chili – Rich and flavorful vegetarian chili.

🥗 Tasty Greens

Fresh and wholesome salads with vibrant toppings, dressings, and protein add-ons.

• Southwest Chicken Salad – Romaine, corn, black beans, edamame, tomato, avocado, Jack cheese, tortilla strips, Chipotle Ranch dressing, topped with seasoned chicken breast.

• Spring Salad – Spring mix with berries, red onions, candied pecans, Feta, and house vinaigrette. Add grilled or buttermilk chicken if desired.

🥪 Sandwiches

Made with fresh bread and served with fries, house salad, or soup. Includes a pickle on the side.

• Traditional Clubhouse – Smoked turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayo.

• Roast Beef Grill – AAA roast beef on marble rye, with onions, red pepper, Swiss cheese, and honey apple dijonnaise.

• Classic Rueben – Smoked meat, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island on grilled marble rye.

• Turkey Melt – Smoked turkey, tomato, Swiss cheese, cranberry sauce, mayo on sourdough.

• BLT – Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toast. Option to add Cheddar.

🌯 Wraps

Easy handheld choices, wrapped in a soft tomato basil tortilla and served with fries, salad, or soup.

• Turkey Avocado Wrap – Smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, Jack cheese, Ranch dressing.

• Southwest Chicken Wrap – Southwest Chicken Salad flavors wrapped in a tortilla.

• Breakfast Wrap – Chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, Jack cheese, salsa.

🍔 Homemade Burgers

Juicy beef patties and crispy chicken, all served with fries, salad, or soup and topped with a pickle.

• Mushroom Swiss Burger – 5oz beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion.

• Great Canadian Burger – 5oz beef patty, bacon, Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo.

• Buttermilk Fried Chicken – Crispy buttermilk chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Sriracha mayo.

🥟 Mennonite Favourites

Classic dishes rooted in Mennonite culinary tradition, served with hearty sides.

• Traditional Vereniki & Sausage – Cottage cheese perogies with Rempel’s Farmer Sausage, topped with Schmaunt Fat.

• Perogies & Sausage – Potato or cottage cheese perogies with sausage, bacon, onions, and sour cream or Schmaunt Fat.

• ½ Perogies & Sausage – A smaller portion option.

• Mennonite Poutine – Fries topped with sausage, onions, cheese curds, and Schmaunt Fat.

🍰 Desserts (Eat-In or Take-Out)

Freshly baked sweets and traditional German-inspired treats, made in-house daily.

• Muffins – Assorted daily flavors.

• Platz – Fruit cake with crumb topping.

• Beinetschin – Traditional German dessert.

• Seasonal Pie – Homemade pie made with fresh seasonal fruit.

🍳 Breakfast Favourites

Morning classics, each served with toast and your choice of hashbrowns or pancakes.

• Classic Breakfast – Two eggs, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

• Two by Two Breakfast – Two eggs, two bacon, two sausages.

🥞 Something Sweet

House-made griddle and bakery breakfasts, topped with butter and syrup.

• French Toast – Thick Texas toast dipped in batter and fried.

• Pancakes – Fluffy stack of three.

• Belgian Waffle – Fresh waffle with butter and syrup.

• Add fruit topping or whipped cream, or add bacon/sausage.

🥯 Egcellent Handhelds

Breakfast sandwiches and wraps, made with large Grade A eggs and hashbrowns.

• Menno Breakfast Sandwich – Farmer sausage, fried egg, tomato, Cheddar, mayo on a bun.

• Breakfast Wrap – Chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, Jack cheese, salsa in a tortilla.

🍳 Breakfast Skillets

Two eggs over hashbrowns, topped with cheese and hollandaise. Served with toast or pancakes.

• Pacific Skillet – Avocado, bacon, tomato, spinach, Jack cheese.

• Brunch Skillet – Bacon, ham, onion, tomato, mushrooms, Jack cheese.

• Mennonite Farm Skillet – Farmer sausage, onion, mushrooms, peppers, Jack cheese.

• Veggie Skillet – Mushrooms, peppers, onion, tomato, spinach, Cheddar.

🍳 Omelettes

Three-egg omelettes with toast and hashbrowns or pancakes.

• House Omelette – Bacon, mushrooms, Cheddar, onion, tomato, bell pepper.

• Vegetarian Omelette – Mushrooms, peppers, onion, tomato, spinach, Cheddar.

• Mennonite Farm Omelette – Farmer sausage, onion, peppers, mushrooms, Jack cheese.

• Greek Omelette – Tomato, onions, peppers, spinach, Feta.

🥚 Eggs Benedicts

Two poached eggs on English muffins, topped with hollandaise and served with hashbrowns.

• Classic Eggs Benny – Ham and hollandaise.

• Westcoast Benny – Bacon, avocado, tomato, Jack cheese, hollandaise.

• Benny & The Veg – Spinach, mushrooms, tomato, onion, hollandaise.

• ½ Eggs Benny – A smaller option.

🌟 Special Features

Unique breakfast options crafted for lighter or alternative diets.

• Keto Breakfast – Two eggs, bacon, sausage or ham, served with tomato slices and avocado.

🥤 Beverages

Refreshing drinks, hot and cold, to pair with any meal.

• Coffee

• Organic Herbal Tea

• Hot Water with Lemon & Honey

• Fruit Juices – Apple, Cranberry, Orange, Grapefruit

• 2% Milk or Chocolate Milk

• Hot Chocolate with whipped cream

• Soft Drinks

• Texas Sweet Tea

• Seasonal Lemonade

📖 See the current Common Place Cafe menu on their website

⭐ Customer-Favorite Menu Items

• Keto Breakfast – A low-carb plate featuring eggs, protein, and veggies for a hearty start to the day.

• Breakfast Wraps – Warm, portable, and packed with eggs, cheese, and fresh vegetables.

• Daily Specials – Rotating hot meals and soups made with fresh, homestyle flair.

• Sandwiches & Paninis – Classic comfort options like ham & cheese, veggie, and chicken.

• Homemade Soups – Crafted daily, often paired with sandwiches for a light meal.

• Baked Goods & Coffee – Muffins, cookies, and specialty coffee drinks perfect for mornings or mid-day breaks.

🍽 Dining Experience

• Cozy Café Setting – Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and community vibes.

• Neighbourhood Charm – Located near Historic Downtown Abbotsford, close to local shops, bakeries, and markets.

• Landmark Convenience – Inside the MCC Centre on Gladys Ave, making it easy to pair a meal with shopping or volunteering.

• Homestyle Comfort – Simple, satisfying meals that appeal to both families and individuals.

• Community Hub – A popular meeting spot for locals, fostering a warm and familiar environment.

🅿 Parking & Accessibility

• On-Site Parking – Ample free parking available at the MCC Centre lot.

• Central Location – Just off South Fraser Way, making it easy to access from surrounding Abbotsford neighbourhoods.

• Accessibility – Ground-level entrance with wide doors and an open layout.

• Transit-Friendly – Bus stops nearby on Gladys Ave and South Fraser Way.

📦 Ordering Options

• Dine-In – Casual sit-down service with a comfortable atmosphere.

• Takeout – Quick and reliable, perfect for those working or shopping nearby.

• Daily Specials – Affordable rotating meal options keep the menu fresh.

🗣 Customer Feedback

• Local Favorite – Loved by downtown regulars for its consistency and warm service.

• Great Value – Guests appreciate generous portions at fair prices.

• Friendly Staff – Known for welcoming service and community feel.

• Convenient Spot – Popular with those visiting the MCC Centre or shopping in Historic Downtown.

This menu was last updated: 11 hours ago.