Common Place Cafe Abbotsford
☕ 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
⭐ Common Place Cafe is known for Pacific Skillet and Farmer Sausage Skillet.
🥣 Signature Soups & Chili
Homemade, hearty soups crafted daily and served with a warm baked biscuit.
Borscht
Classic Mennonite-style beet and vegetable soup.
Soup of the Day
A fresh, scratch-made soup that changes daily.
Vegetarian Chili
A rich and flavorful meatless chili simmered with beans and vegetables.
🧭 Explore Abbotsford
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Burgers Poutine Waffles French Toast Pancakes🥗 Tasty Greens
Fresh, vibrant salads tossed with flavorful dressings and optional protein add-ons.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Romaine with corn, black beans, edamame, tomato, avocado, Jack cheese, tortilla strips, and Chipotle Ranch dressing, topped with seasoned chicken.
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, and 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, and Thousand Island on grilled marble rye.
Turkey Melt
Smoked turkey, tomato, Swiss cheese, cranberry sauce, and mayo on sourdough.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toast; add Cheddar if you like.
🌯 Wraps
Soft tomato basil tortillas wrapped with hearty fillings and served with fries, salad, or soup.
Turkey Avocado Wrap
Smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, Jack cheese, and Ranch dressing.
Southwest Chicken Wrap
All the flavors of the Southwest Chicken Salad wrapped to-go.
🍔 Homemade Burgers
Juicy beef patties and crispy chicken options, served with fries, salad, or soup.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
5oz beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Great Canadian Burger
5oz beef patty with bacon, Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Crispy buttermilk chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Sriracha mayo.
🥟 Mennonite Favourites
Traditional Mennonite comfort dishes made with hearty sides.
Traditional Vereniki & Sausage
Cottage cheese perogies with farmer sausage, topped with Schmaunt Fat.
Perogies & Sausage
Potato or cottage cheese perogies with sausage, bacon, onions, and your choice of sour cream or Schmaunt Fat.
Half Perogies & Sausage
A smaller portion of the perogy classic.
Mennonite Poutine
Fries topped with sausage, onions, cheese curds, and Schmaunt Fat.
🍰 Desserts (Eat-In or Take-Out)
Freshly baked sweets and German-inspired treats.
Muffins
Assorted daily flavors.
Platz
Fruit-filled cake with a crumb topping.
Beinetschin
A traditional German dessert.
Seasonal Pie
House-made pie featuring seasonal fruit.
🍳 Breakfast Favourites
Classic breakfast plates served with toast and your choice of hashbrowns or pancakes.
Classic Breakfast
Two eggs with your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
Two by Two Breakfast
Two eggs, two bacon, and two sausages.
🥞 Something Sweet
House-made griddle favorites served with butter and syrup.
French Toast
Thick Texas toast dipped in batter and fried golden.
Pancakes
A fluffy stack of three.
Belgian Waffle
Freshly baked waffle served warm.
Add fruit topping or whipped cream, or add bacon/sausage.
🥯 Eggcellent Handhelds
Breakfast sandwiches and wraps made with large Grade A eggs and served with hashbrowns.
Menno Breakfast Sandwich
Farmer sausage, fried egg, tomato, Cheddar, and mayo on a bun.
Breakfast Wrap
Chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, Jack cheese, and salsa.
🍳 Breakfast Skillets
Two eggs over hashbrowns topped with cheese and hollandaise. Served with toast or pancakes.
Pacific Skillet
Avocado, bacon, tomato, spinach, and Jack cheese.
Brunch Skillet
Bacon, ham, onion, tomato, mushrooms, and Jack cheese.
Mennonite Farm Skillet
Farmer sausage, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and Jack cheese.
Veggie Skillet
Mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach, and Cheddar.
🍳 Omelettes
Three-egg omelettes with toast and hashbrowns or pancakes.
House Omelette
Bacon, mushrooms, Cheddar, onion, tomato, and bell pepper.
Vegetarian Omelette
Mushrooms, peppers, onion, tomato, spinach, and Cheddar.
Mennonite Farm Omelette
Farmer sausage, onion, peppers, mushrooms, and Jack cheese.
Greek Omelette
Tomato, onions, peppers, spinach, and 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, and hollandaise.
Benny & The Veg
Spinach, mushrooms, tomato, onion, and hollandaise.
Half Eggs Benny
A lighter portion.
🌟 Special Features
Unique breakfast options crafted for lighter or alternative diets.
Keto Breakfast
Two eggs with your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, served with tomato slices and avocado.
🥤 Beverages
Refreshing drinks and hot beverages to pair with any meal.
Coffee
Freshly brewed drip coffee.
Organic Herbal Tea
A selection of soothing herbal blends.
Hot Water with Lemon & Honey
Simple, warm, and comforting.
Fruit Juices
Apple, cranberry, orange, or grapefruit.
2% Milk or Chocolate Milk
Classic chilled options.
Hot Chocolate
Rich cocoa topped with whipped cream.
Soft Drinks
Assorted sodas.
Texas Sweet Tea
House-brewed sweet tea.
Seasonal Lemonade
Refreshing lemonade made with seasonal flavors.
⭐ Common Place Cafe Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Pacific Skillet
A frequently praised breakfast favourite topped with hollandaise sauce; reviewers especially highlight the Pacific hash skillet for its fresh ingredients and flavour.
Farmer Sausage Skillet
A hearty skillet featuring farmer sausage; a standout choice among regular customers and fans of Mennonite-style breakfast dishes.
Eggs Benedict
A popular brunch choice praised for its rich hollandaise sauce, with some reviewers calling it one of their favourite Eggs Benedict dishes in Abbotsford.
Mennonite Skillet
A filling breakfast skillet showcasing traditional Mennonite flavours; noted for being hearty, flavourful, and satisfying.
Borscht
A traditional comfort-food favourite that appears repeatedly in customer reviews, particularly alongside sandwiches or as part of a soup-and-sandwich lunch.
Reuben Sandwich
A popular lunch choice often paired with borscht or another soup for an affordable and filling midday meal.
Pancakes & French Toast
Classic breakfast favourites praised by families, with pancakes especially recommended as a side to the café’s skillets.
Perogies
A traditional Mennonite-inspired option frequently mentioned by customers and recommended by regular visitors.
Fruit Platz
A sweet café favourite recommended as a finish to breakfast or brunch, particularly by returning customers.
Homemade Lemonade & Iced Tea
Popular house beverages praised by regulars and a refreshing accompaniment to the café’s homemade breakfast and lunch dishes.
🍽️ 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.
📍 Landmarks & Location
MCC Centre
Located inside the MCC Centre at 33933 Gladys Avenue, alongside community services, shops, and organizations operated by or connected with MCC.
Historic Downtown Abbotsford
Conveniently situated near Abbotsford’s historic downtown area, making the café an easy breakfast or lunch stop while exploring local shops and services.
Gladys Avenue Location
Set along Gladys Avenue in a commercial and community-oriented area of Abbotsford, with convenient connections to the surrounding city.
MCC Shopping & Services
Visitors can combine a meal with a visit to the MCC Thrift Shop, Ten Thousand Villages, or MCC Quilt Shop, all located within the same centre.
Central Abbotsford
The café’s central Abbotsford location provides convenient access for local residents as well as visitors travelling through the Fraser Valley.
📱 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.
