Charming Shaker-inspired tavern with brilliant food, especially top-tier pancakes and a standout dry-aged ribeye.
Experience a taste of history at The Commerce Inn, a charming West Village establishment with Shaker-inspired early American cuisine. This cozy tavern, a project from acclaimed chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, offers a refined yet comforting dining experience. Diners consistently praise the brilliant food, highlighting standout dishes like their top-tier pancakes and a perfectly seared dry-aged ribeye. The warm and welcoming service further enhances the overall appeal of this charming spot.
The Commerce Inn offers a Shaker-inspired early American cuisine with a focus on hearty, satisfying dishes. Customers highly recommend the pancakes, calling them some of the best in NYC, and also rave about the patty melt and a steak. Some noted the branzino with ramps was a past favorite, and while generally praised, one mention noted soggy potatoes on a farmer's plate.
"Customers highly recommend the pancakes, often cited as some of the best in NYC. The patty melt and the dry-aged ribeye are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a very positive view of The Commerce Inn, praising its brilliant food, gorgeous classic decor, and warm, welcoming service. It's frequently recommended for various occasions, from casual brunches to special dinners.
Important Note
One commenter noted that the potatoes on the farmer's plate were a bit soggy.
"The Commerce Inn was suggested as a quaint option for dinner, with a link provided for more information."
Neutral"Commerce Inn is listed among the top 5 favorite classic burgers."
Positive"Commerce Inn is suggested as an upscale brunch option."
Positive"Commerce Inn is mentioned, but it does not offer bottomless drink deals."
Neutral"The Commerce Inn is recommended for history and food lovers, inspired by 1700s Shaker culture with early American cuisine. It has a fitting old-timey decor and is known for reliable food from its restaurateur team. The commenter and their history-buff partner enjoyed their meals there."
Positive"A user states they have not tried Commerce Inn for breakfast, thus cannot compare it, but speculates Little Owl might be better than Salt's Cure."
Neutral"A user expresses disbelief at the suggestion that Little Owl might be superior to Commerce Inn."
Positive"A user highly recommends Commerce Inn's pancakes, sausage, and carrots."
Positive"A user notes that Commerce Inn appears to be 1.5-2 times more expensive than Salt's Cure, though they have not personally tried it."
Neutral"A user asks about the quality of pancakes at Commerce Inn."
Neutral"A user suggests that Commerce Inn offers a better breakfast experience than Salt's Cure."
Positive"Commerce Inn is recommended as a dinner option for the 70th birthday celebration."
Positive"This user notes The Commerce Inn is very walk-in friendly, with little to no wait, especially if arriving near opening. They recommend adding seasonal fruit to the pancakes and also praise the patty melt."
Positive"After looking up The Commerce Inn, this user finds the pancakes look delightful and expresses gratitude for the recommendation."
Positive"This user strongly recommends considering The Commerce Inn for pancakes."
Positive"The commenter expresses a clear preference for Commerce Inn."
Positive"The commenter briefly recommends Commerce Inn as a good choice."
Positive"The commenter strongly recommends Commerce Inn over the other two options mentioned in the original post (Joseph Leonard and Cafe Cluny)."
Positive"The commenter recommends Commerce Inn specifically for its pancakes, indicating a positive experience with the dish."
Positive"Commerce Inn is recommended as a potential dinner spot for a cozy, romantic, and dimly lit vibe."
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