Common Sense

This is a health food shop that houses the «Common Sense Natural Products» but also serves to be the Common Sense Deli and Bakery. It’s run by a group of people who are part of the Twelve Tribes Communities. The dress of the staff leans towards hippie gear. You’d likely drive by this place on Des Meurons and not notice this place at all as it’s located on the main level of a large building. There are some pretty flowers to draw your attention to the bakery.
Here’s a warning, they have no air conditioning or it was broken or just not turned on when we were there on a bloody hot and humid day. I would have sat outside but it was about the same inside and out temperature wise. There’s a lot of wood work and rustic décor everywhere. They run a small bakery making various breads, cookies, cinnamon buns, cakes etc. They have a small menu of breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, soups, chili and dessert.
Tried the «deli rose» $ 9 — roast beef, corned beef, provolone hot pepper jack, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard and their special sauce on an onion bun plus a side of chips or veggie bowl with a pickle. Not sure if the deli meat was made in house as it tasted like store bought stuff. The sandwich was heated which I didn’t love as the mayo and the special sauce was also warmed up too. I wasn’t a fan of the sandwich — too heavy. The chips are the plain old dutch type.
Service was odd. The first server was awkward and slow as I had to flag her down to take our order. Then the next person who served us threw the straws onto our table instead of placing it on the table which was kinda rude. I don’t think he meant to be rude but it sure came across as that. The other staff were nice when we wandered into the health food portion of the store where they sell teas, various grains, seasonings, spices, jams etc.
It’s a unique place and worth a visit to experience but I don’t think I will be running back.