It’s an all-day affair: Common Man Coffee Roasters shifts Filipinos’ perceptions on brunch

MANILA, Philippines — Beyond our local culture, the more common notion of brunch is that it is an all-day affair where people can enjoy a good selection of dishes that are not limited to breakfast meals. To put it simply, brunch is all about having good food, and being in a good mood. Common Man Coffee Roasters brings that international approach to brunching with its elevated comfort fare, and shares it here in the Philippines.

Whether you feel like enjoying a nourishing dish in the evening like the Common Man Full Breakfast (think free range eggs on top of a slice of perfectly toasted artisanal sourdough, and served with a selection of meats, greens and their housemade hashbrown); or something fresh and light in the afternoon such as the Turkish Breakfast (an underrated crowd pleaser where their iconic phyllo wrapped soft boiled egg takes centerpiece in a bed of green hummus and fresh greens, topped with feta cheese and served with pita bread and a drizzle of honey)—you have the freedom to have all these according to your time and cravings.

Ever heard of boozy brunch? At Common Man, you can also enjoy alcoholic beverages during brunch. One of the best things about brunch is that it’s not uncommon (and perfectly acceptable) to pair brunch food with their housemade cocktails: Have a glass of 22 Martini, their take on the espresso martini, and complement it with the Chili Chicken—a feast for the taste buds with its layers of flavors, with the seared chicken breast spiced up with harissa taking the lead.

If you’re one who prefers the more subtle, you can also opt to pair the Coffee Negroni with the Cubanos Sandwich, a combination of sliced slow cooked pork, shaved ham, cheeses, and savory sauces, sandwiched in rosemary focaccia, and served with herbed fries for a truly satisfying meal.

And if you’re craving beyond the granolas and toasts, you’re in for a treat—Common Man goes beyond all-day brunch with international classics with a twist.

Try their best-selling Smash Burger, where Common Man showcases their house-made beef patties, and pairs it up with a special beetroot BBQ sauce, all sandwiched in a brioche bun and served with herbed fries. Not to leave something