The Commoner fits right in with Hotel Monaco's aesthetically pleasing atmosphere! I definitely felt industrial/old train station meets new train station vibes when I stepped foot in this place. They can really fit a lot of people down here which is key since they are a part of Hotel Monaco. I do still recommend making reservations; my friends and I failed to do that and found ourselves having brunch at the bar.
When I go out for brunch I try to stray away from the basic eggs/bacon type of dishes. Needless to say, the Pierogi & Eggs was calling my name. The Pierogi's were fried a little too much for my liking, but the poached egg helped soften them up a bit. Speaking of poached egg they didn't mention that was the type of egg it came with on the menu. I would have asked for a different type of egg if I knew this. At the end of the day I think it went well with the dish. Also, the menu says it comes with a loaded baked potato which is what I was picturing. To my surprise they were actually just roasted potatoes. I did really enjoy the dish; I just have pet peeves when it comes to what the menu says and what you actually get.
I would recommend this spot for brunch, especially if you are a bloody mary drinker - they have a pretty impressive bloody mary bar.