Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - Medical Center

Tried it today for the first time. It a small place but had plenty of seats and excellent service. My wife had the chicken salad croissant and I got the Cavatappi pasta. Both were delicious. The butter croissants are excellent, too. We picked up some pastries to take home. It’s a little more expensive but then it’s not fast food. Nothing fancy here; it’s a great place for lunch and/or a coffee.

I came with some friends to order takeout in the morning. The line was not long and the menu was aesthetically pleasing and vast. I ordered a Bacon & Egg Pizza and a Lemonade. The pizza tasted amazing and the lemonade was quite refreshing. I enjoyed my visit and the staff were friendly and polite. Will definitely come back in the future.

Everything was delicious. I could go into detail with adjectives but I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Brownie-Goat cheese salad and bread

Fan-FREAKING-tasic. Like omg. Best shrimp and grits I’ve ever had. Like what the heck?? I was not expecting that lol packed with flavor, contrasting textures, and the presentation was excellent. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The shrimp and grits m alone will bring me back! The pastries…delicious. The Nashville shrimp, amazing. My new favorite bistro in Houston. In the words of Keith Lee (regarding the shrimp and grits)…TEN!!! I have absolutely zero critiques. Superb. The chef needs a raise for that one. Hopefully they don’t switch up and get worse eventually but as of today, TEN TEN TEN.

This is a great bakery. Their selection of croissants is top notch, and they look and taste amazing. They’re also massive! We ordered 4 for the two of us to share and really could have just had one each. No complaints there! Biggest reason I give it a 4 and not a 5 is that the seating is lacking: when we went it wasn’t super busy but yet there was like no seating available. Maybe they want you to take it and go, but it’s not in the most walkable/accessible area for take out, so just a thought for those interested in dining in. Overall, good spot!

We stopped in for a quick breakfast before heading to MD Anderson. They had just switched to the lunch hour so we ordered a BBQ Bacon Burger and a Chicken sandwich. This food was AMAZING! The supervisor, Lorenzo, and his crew were great. We will definitely come back for future visits!

Love our common Bond. Food and desserts are amazing. So is the coffee.Must come try it if you have not.

Awesome chicken bahn mi salad. Really like the atmosphere. Wish the bakery selection included some vegan options.

Absolutely beautiful people, great service, and fun atmosphere! Decided to get a matcha latte here and I don't regret it! Plenty seating areas and great music! Will be back.

Do not leave without tryibh their Morning Bun and a chocolate chip cookie.. Sooooo good, sop fresh Good cup of coffee, wide selection of baked goods. Their sour dough is really good as well. Plenty seats, friendly service, clean location. Recommend, and I'd definitely be back when I'm in the area.

I have no idea why I didn't write a review for this place I eat my breakfast here almost every other Sunday. The location is super convenient to those working in the med center and also the rice village / west U neighborhoods. The food is delicious, freshly prepared with good ingredients. I love the. Mushroom goat cheese flatbread. I love the Nashville chicken, I love the chefs scramble. There are many other dishes on the menu worth having. Those are just my favorites. There is a full coffee bar where you can get your perfect espresso or latte. The house coffee is also good. The deserts.... Are to die for compared to what's usually available in Texas. It's like a little trip to a French bistro. The staff is helpful and friendly l. I wish the interior was a bit more modern and or trendy but it works just fine. Plenty of parking outside. Really if you are living or working in the area, ditch the overcrowded Westheimer location and come here. It's a lot less crowded.

The kouign amann is the best I've ever had. I really miss the red velvet macrons. My favorite dishes are the shrimp Poboy and the wild mushroom flatbread and the shrimp and grits. This place bistro chain actually has the best shrimp and grits I've had in Houston. I would not recommend any of their pastries or cakes, except the kouign amann. And beware the deviled eggs are served cold.

Very tasty but expensive drip coffee. The eggs Benedict over biscuits were tasty and expensive. The biscuits are good, would recommend serving over cut biscuits so the sauce and yolk can seep into them. Nice interior with music playing in background. An expensive but at lead tasty breakfast and excellent coffee $$$.

I love going to common bond because it's a great place to study, meet friends or grab a quick bite to-go. The glass pastry displays really make choosing items easy. The moment you walk in, the staff are quick to help you. The small pastries, including the brownie and morning bun are excellent, as well as the large whole cakes. I personally love the chocolate one, while my family likes the strawberry. Also recommend their savory items like the queso fundido and blackened shrimp!

They served me this eggs benedict and the hollandaise was clearly messed up. THERE WAS NO EGGS in it. just butter and lemon that i could taste. so i walked up to the counter and told them, to be followed back to my table by the cashier who tried to explain to me that, "this is how we make hollandaise sir" which is a LIE. i just had this here last week and it was done correctly. (poorly) but correctly. ive been making hollandaise sauce literally for years and to have this guy come out and sing me a bunch of bullshit was very insulting. will not return. 0/5

Not sure why I veered from my norm but I ordered the vanilla scone with a hazelnut latte. The scone was served off the mobile pan rack at room temperature. The scone itself, though big in size, was dry and dense. It was quite disappointing how it crumbled to touch. The latte lacked hazelnut flavor but at least it was served hot. If you come to Common Bond for pastries, you can't go wrong with the kouign amann or almond croissant.

Common Bond Bakery, with its multiple locations across town, consistently delivers a delightful experience. The cleanliness and friendliness of this particular location are on par with the others, making it a reliable spot for a quick pastry fix or a leisurely coffee break. Health Nut Scones are my go-to choice. Packed with pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, and sunflower seeds, these scones are a wholesome treat. The addition of oats makes them feel like a healthier option, which eases any guilt I might have about indulging. Plus, they offer a small container of jam to go when requested, adding a sweet touch to the experience. Their Pistachio and Chocolate Croissants are also a must-try. The balance of flavors is just right, making them a perfect accompaniment to a morning coffee. However, I recently tried their Nutella Croissant and found it a bit too sweet for my taste. The croissant was generously filled with Nutella, which I ended up pairing with a plain croissant to balance the sweetness. The bakery offers both indoor and outdoor seating, providing a comfortable environment regardless of the weather. Whether you're looking for a cozy indoor spot or a sunny outdoor table, Common Bond Bakery has you covered.

Didn't expect a chain bakery to be this good. My partner and I went toward the end of the night to finish up some work but got distracted by all the great food we ordered. I don't have high expectations for bistro/bakery food but I was a bit wow'd. The burger packed a lot of flavor (much better than the burger spot in the same plaza) and the shoestring fries were crispy and well-seasoned. The Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese flatbread was the standout the perfect mix of cheese, truffle, mushroom and onions. Other bonuses was the $5 mimosa carafe promo they were advertising. Not a glass, a whole carafe! We got two Lavender ones which were really good. Since we stayed til close, they also offered half off baked goods so we grabbed a boxful and some sourdough bread. Two downsides for the experience though. Order service was good but it took a while for them to clean up our plates. I'd say its an only an ok spot to study because there aren't a lot of spots to charge your devices. Otherwise, I look forward to going back eventually and trying out more food.

Two daughters insisted that the family returns to try other bakes on the menu. They said the other bakes are better than the croissants. We returned several times and had scones, sticky buns, muffins, cookies, and tea cake. The daughters were right, much more tasty and enjoyable than the croissants.

I've come here many times; however, today I decided to update my opinion of this location due to the service received. I placed a mobile order with a ready time of 8:35 + curbside. I come by, call at 8:40 and I wait another 12 minutes just to get down myself and pick up my items. On top of that, my tea was missing its teabag... instead, I just had warm milk. The avocado smash? Overpriced. All the items are overpriced. Maybe a better spot for catching up with someone you haven't seen in a while over a sip, but Starbucks level expensive (maybe slightly more?) when you put it all together. With the service, food, and cold ambiance - I didn't find it to be worth it.

This is a great place for a breakfast or pastry date. The salted caramel latte is amazing and the chocolate chip cookies are chunky and moist. The turtle brownie is rich but and not too sweet. The ambience is chill but it might be a bit too loud to study/ work. The service is also very good. Parking: there is plenty of free parking in the front lot.

You MUST try the pistachio croissant here!! It's the best kind of croissant I've ever had and I love the filling they use at Common Bond. I ordered the Avocado toast, which was large but not super tasty, and the pistachio croissant which is consistently amazing. Service was pretty fast and the ambience was clean and had a couple of tables on the right side.

It's been a little while since I've visited and there were a few fav items no longer on the menu that I was bummed about like the smoked salmon croissant sandwich & ancient grains salad but glad to have the classic pistachio croissant & iced lavender latte with almond milk which were delicious as usual!

Food was excellent, the morning bun was maybe the best pastry I have ever had in my life. Great service and everyone there was incredibly nice.

Happened to be in the megalopolis of Houston. A friend recommended this bakery (there are several locations of this throughout the city) for the Kouign Amann. Please don't ask me to pronounce it. It looks like coo-EE ah-Mahn to me but pardon my Welsh, or is it Gaelic? Someone set me straight here. Regardless, in short. Yum. Not much to look at but one must experience the cooey in the ahman. (Speaking in tongues again) Caramelized sugar crunch with a soft inside. My favorite dessert texture. Get it warmed up. Service was great. Fast. Typical wait-in-line pay at the register setup. Seating ample. Nothing special about the shop in terms of ambience. This spot was located next to a hospital so it was perfunctory. Capiche? They offered to heat my latte to a warm temp which would not burn my tongue. Even specified the temperature (was it 120 F?) For that I give it a coveted 5th star because no other establishment has offered me this. Not even myself, to myself in my own home. I learned something new that day. Swing through, learn the pronunciation of this amazing pastry or at least point and say 'this one please!'

Came in here to get some work done and I enjoyed my time. Ambience was really nice! Service was good, the lady who took my order gave me a free strawberry tea, which I appreciated. Food was good too, I tried their tomato soup and enjoyed it!

I'm use to going to the common bond downtown but since I was in the area and got my nail salon next door, I decided to come by to get their coffee and croissants. I ordered the pistachio croissant and their almond croissant, my favorites. I ordered a lavender (hot) latte with almond milk. I emphasized to the staff taking my order hot and almond milk. He nodded. The barista made me an iced in regular ‍. I noticed instantly and told him. he said the order was put in for iced with no mention of almond milk. Anyway, he called the guy that took my order over and the guy remade my drink. Overall their pastries are always good. The lattes are not sweet, how I like it.

At this point, there are Common Bonds all around the city, but I'm fairly convinced that this Med Center / West U location is among their busier locations. Whether it's the weekend or midweek, I always see a steady crowd of folks either lining up to pay or seated both inside and outside. The locals eat this place up big time (#1) and it's not hard to see the appeal. This place is not particularly spacious, but they've gotten creative with the layout to give people the pseudo impression that it's bigger than it looks. They've also put out a few tables for outdoor dining and have an active counter space as well. Everyone starts off the same way: wait in line, order, pay, and bring your number to a seat where your food eventually gets served. Their pistachio croissants are one of my favorite things to eat. The almond version is also excellent and should be bundled together in a box. Their kouign amann has a nice crust on it, but with such a soft interior, I can see why it's a top seller. That whoopie pie is as heavy as it is sweet and I've been known to buy an overpriced macaron or two (#2) and go in face first for their hot brunch dishes. Most of the time, I'm just rocking an iced coffee or their slushies. It's pricey. All of it. The service can be hit or miss and the waits can be long. Parking is a crapshoot at times because the lot is narrow and one way. When in doubt, shoot for the CVS in the same lot. For big orders, especially with hot ticket items like the pastries, I would highly recommend calling your order in ahead of time. ___________ (#1) Pun intended. (#2) ... dozen. Two dozen.

This is an update to a review I did a few years ago where my experience at Common Bond was less than stellar. I want to commend management for at least addressing customer service issues. As of last week I returned to Common Bond Med Ctr twice. Both times the service was fast, friendly, and accurate. I still think the meal menu is overpriced (we're talking $13 for a breakfast sandwich), but I feel like they at least deserve my business for a pop in latte or pastry. Keep going Common Bond!

Nice and open cafe with loads of food, coffee, and drinks available! I'm gluten-free and enjoyed a yummy oatmeal cookie while I was there as well as a $1 mimosa and my mom really enjoyed the London Fog! Will definitely be back. Very close to MD Anderson, so a great place to pop into before/after or while you're waiting for someone in an appointment!

Amazing breakfast & brunch place located inside the Medical Center off Holcomb. They have fresh baked goods and pastries along with a decent variety of breakfast menu items (and salads and other things). Of course they also offer coffees to compliment the B&B experience. Food is very fresh and the Chef's Scramble (with sausage) is my favorite item on the menu that promises a lot food and a lot of variety, and ALL of it is scrumptious. I'd recommend indulging on a cinnamon bun or chocolate pastry when you have a chance. They are on the pricier side, but it's a quality bakery that has a lot to offer you to start your mornings (or afternoons) off right!

One of my favorite locations for a delicious snack and provides a great atmosphere for either catching up with friends or diving into a good book. Personally I recommend the chocolate chip and pecan cookies as well as their wide assortment of lattes - Hazelnut is my go to here. Even when they are busy the staff is great whether is recommendations, and checking up on you to see if you need anything else they have a genuine smile when they do it. If you are in the area definitely come check and check them out! #cookies #lattes

I have a bias towards this location merely for the memories I've had here, but I thoroughly enjoy their pastries and the drinks. I don't believe I've had any encounter that left a negative impression, but the service is alright! Nice people though! I love the ambiance of the bakery as there's enough seating outside and inside. There's some outlets in corners of the room and a row of outlets connected to the bar which I found helpful and useful. I will say, I prefer the pastries over the meals here and I've learned that lesson today, but I absolutely love the pastries so I don't mind. I wouldn't mind coming back at all, but I'm going to stick with my favorite pastries. It's still a delicious establishment! I have yet to try other meals, but we'll see!! My sister and I LOVE the pastries! We must say. They always hit the sweet spot! Mindful of parking though, it can be chaotic!

Love their pastries! Especially their pistachio croissant. So good. I ordered an almond croissant and plain but they also chocolate and Nutella! I also ordered kouign-amann (a sweet Breton bread made with laminated dough. It is a round multi-layered pastry). I also ordered the Sausage Egg Sandwich (breakfast sausage, white cheddar, aioli, arugula, 63° egg (soft yolk), pain de mie bun). Not a lot of tables, so get there early when you can and avoid the busy hours. Great place to just relax and enjoy.

Common Bond has some of the best pastry in Houston. The Kouign-amann is my favorite! The coffee is okay, but the food is delicious. One can study here, but it is often busy and a little loud as conversation abounds.

Morning bun Lightly buttered pastry with cinnamon sugar all over. This was very good. I would definitely come back to get this. Nashville chicken sandwich: this was okay. It wasn't Nashville hot. Tasted like a flavored fried chicken. Would pass on this next time. Steak and onion sandwich: this was a limited time special. This has onions, arugula & cheese: this was good. It was light and flavorful. Service was okay our drinks came after our food which was not expected but over all good food.

So to be honest I've here stepped foot in this establishment and I live in GA but and from HTX. My mother offered me a slice when I was home and ever since I have had the sourdough multigrain and white loads shipped to me every few months. THIS is what bread is supposed to taste like- crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside and you aren't left feeling bloated or exhausted.

I eat breakfast at Common Bond often as I like the atmosphere and their freshly made food I had been here the previous day with my Mom and we both thought our meals were delicious! Today was not good. I am very specific when I order eggs since Common Bond poach their eggs. I like the whites completely cooked so I don't get uncooked whites oozing out when I cut into my eggs over my avocado toast. Like usual I ordered my eggs "medium well" (still has some runny yolk), but the white parts are fully cooked. I guess the lady who took my order decided typing medium was good enough, but how awful to cut into gross undercooked whites. My avocado toast was ruined by the undercooked eggs. Plus I got a side salad of arugula that came with tomatoes & cucumbers, but the arugula was not very fresh so I didn't eat it either. I always get the salad dressing on the side as I don't like heavily dressed salads. If the arugula had been fresh, just a squeeze of lemon juice would have been all it needed. I just got up and left ($24) for a very disappointing breakfast. I think I'll stick with my other favorites and not return here.

Nutella croissant was the best! Kouign Amann was nice! Birthday cake macaroons was good, according to the biter :)

Lots of variety in terms of drinks & pastries which includes healthier options. Easy addiction so being careful.

I go to Common Bond when I'm craving some upscale breakfast pastries. Their hot chocolate is so good as well. Usually I will order a morning bun which is a buttery pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar realness that always sticks to my lip gloss. They are very good! I also always order the Quoin (so) Amanda which is a slight sweet pastry with caramelized sugar at the bottom which makes the perfect bite as the burnt sugar bottom makes it sweet and tasty. They are really lovely. I will also buy a croissant or pistachio croissant at times and they are good but not my fave. Thier orange juice is so good as well. I stick it in the freezer until it gets frosty.

Came by here for Saturday brunch with a few friends. It's open seating and the line to order was pretty short. ATMOSPHERE: It was busy and bustling inside. There was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating but most of it was taken. The place felt clean but the A/C was blasting over our table. We asked the staff to turn it off when we ordered and they were nice enough to do that. FOOD: I got a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. In short, it was great. The chicken was crispy and fresh, and the garlic aioli sauce was the perfect complement to the chicken. The sandwich was well balanced, although it was not as spicy as I had hoped. SERVICE: Standard for a brunch place like this - we ordered at the front and weren't visited by a waiter after getting our food. The food came out pretty quick though. PRICE/VALUE: This was my biggest quibble with the sandwich. It was $15 for just the sandwich. While it was relatively large, that is a bit too high in my opinion for a sandwich alone. Overall, a good brunch spot, but just pricy for how much is given. I didn't try the coffee here but have heard good things.

Nice bakery cafe with great deserts and food. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Service is fast and nice. Today, I opted for the turkey club. Everything was fresh and delicious!

I stopped by here on a Saturday morning after running some errands. I love that they have Kouign-amann as it is my favorite pastry. There were a lot of options to choose from and everyone was very nice. The pistachio croissant was also very good! The coffee was good, I got an ice latte which I feel like is hard to mess up. The only thing that was not good here were the macarons. I feel like they were so bland, I got mango, tiramisu, white chocolate, and the mango just tasted like a cookie. No mango flavor whatsoever. For how much they charge for macarons it's definitely not worth it. I would even go as far to say that the Trader Joe's macarons taste better.

Tasty! Tasty! This was our first experience at Common Bond. Delicious! I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. I was surprised that it wasn't served on sourdough made here. It was served in a sesame hamburger bun. It was delicious nonetheless the less. The stars really are for the desserts they have. The Lemon drop was amazing! I took three other items home to try later.

I have to brag about an employee that made my day. I went in to buy my wife a chocolate chip cookie and some other pastries as we do on days we need to go to the hospital. She has recently been fighting cancer and it's a great reward for her. The gentleman behind the desk was very caring and intentionally asked how I was doing. He found a way to ask a little more than the commonalities we all use at restaurants and understood it was a bit of a harder day. When he heard my wife had to have a procedure today, he immediately asked "does she like macaroons?" He absolutely made her day with a simple gesture and a couple of extra questions. Thank you so much for making both our days and just relating! I will always give this place my business and promote them. (Also it's easy because their pastries speak for themselves.)

Not a fan. Super expensive. Scrambled eggs had good flavor, but watery and small portion. "Baguette" was flattened... why? Bacon was so so. Breakfast sandwich was super unappealing. Also, their avocado toast was like 15 to 18 bucks I do not understand the appeal of this place. In the greater Seattle area we have way better options. This feels more like a chain to me. Sorry guys just my opinion.

Kouign amann - delicious, flaky, buttery, crunchy, layers and layers of amazing richness. My car seems to be on autopilot when I'm in town to swing buy and grab a couple! Foodwise, it was pretty good as well when I had a chance to brunch there to order the SHRIMP & GRITS* blackened gulf shrimp, cheese grits, creole sauce, cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, herb salad $18. Super hearty portion and I ate the whole thing as the shrimp was sweet and juicy and the grits were smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch from the herb salad and bacon bits. Its best eaten with a spoon! And the CHEF'S SCRAMBLE* three eggs scrambled with daily selection of seasonal ingredients, crispy hatch potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage patty, choice of biscuit or toast with jam $16. Another stellar dish with creamy dreamy soft eggs perfectly cooked! Will definitely come to eat during off hours as there can be a bit of a wait for a table outside.

Everything is AMAZING and they have delivery options I highly recommend them and I never post reviews

Food is really good! Service is good m;never had a problem there Ambiance is just normal not ideal for Sunday brunch scene or brunch date

Since 2014, the Common Bond neighborhood bakery concept has become incredibly popular and successful, growing to encompass 10+ locations across the Houston metroplex. The Med Center location is closest to my house, so it's the one we frequent any time we have out-of-town guests visit and are in need of some Sunday morning pastries over coffee. The interior is clean and inviting, both in appearance and aroma. There is almost always a line on weekends, but it moves quickly and the staff is efficient. The cannot miss item in my opinion here if you've never been is their world-class Pistachio Croissant, which is colossal and can easily be split between two (though you won't want to share). It features a flaky and buttery crust, lacquered with green stripes, that gives way to steamy pockets laced with a nutty and sweet pistachio gel-cream. Amazing. Their scones are a little on the dry side but well-salted, and the Earl Grey or Orange Cranberry are not a bad option with tea or coffee. If you're feeling something especially decadent, go for the Kouign Amann, which is like a croissant on steroids with more butter and the addition of caramelized sugar. The Boston Cream Kugelhopf resembles a muffin filled with home-made chocolate and a light custard and is also worth a shout. Common Bond has been old reliable for us from the pastry perspective and basically never disappoints, though I can't say anything about their actual breakfast or lunch food cooked to order.

Excellent service and very good food. Great vibe with the locals and affordable! Friendly and professional staff and it has an outside area available.

Love Common Bond! And when they opened up a new location near the med center (closer to me) I was happy. Usually would go to the location in Montrose. This location is smaller inside however the parking is a lot better! Today's visit I ordered completely different things than my norm: the chai tea latte, avocado toast and a KUGELHOPF. Chai tea latte 3/5 ( decent) Avocado toast 5/5 (fresh ingredients & delicious) KUGELHOPF 0/5 (dry not edible) Glad there's a closer location! Will stick to my usually order next time.

Thanks for everything... service and food and Ambiance , ofcourse I will coming back everyday

Common Bond is a local bakery that's done really well and turned into a chain. It's amazing to see how many common bond locations have opened up in the last 5 or so years honestly. This particular one is in the medical center so great for those working to have a quick bite for lunch or a meeting. It's nice that they have both a small selection of sandwiches/salads as well as their pastries. Honestly, for the pastries themselves, I think common bond is ... eh, ok. I think maybe if you go right when they're baking it might be good but normally when I try them they don't really seem that fresh. I think also that the price is pretty high for what they offer - you're paying really for the name and the ambience, not really because that tart is really, actually and truly worth that much money. The lunch, though. I was surprised. The smoked salmon croissant sandwich - they did very well here. Very fresh ingredients. No fishy taste from the salmon, the purple onion isn't too overpowering, great fresh avocado, croissant is flaky. Definitely would recommend this - and considering the price of their pastries, it's really a better bang for your buck at $15. The shop is unfortunately next to a nail salon that doesn't control the fumes they create so there is a strong smell of nail polish inside at all times. There's maybe like ~5 tables outside where you can sit and the smell is almost unnoticeable, so I'd recommend that on a not hot day. Otherwise... take out? I did notice that they changed their takeout containers from paper to plastic. Common Bond is likely making more money now than ever with their multiple locations - you'd think they'd have the dough to keep their customers through their eco friendly practices.

We love having Sunday brunch at Common Bond. Always good food and the staff is super friendly. love the natural lighting too. very "open feeling", plenty of space between tables, which is nice, it doesn't feel packed.

Was by the medical center and looked up for breakfast and saw this place w a lot of reviews Got the avocado toast and coffee I walked but parking seem easy. Around 0730- there's decent amt of people but still w plenty of seating Price is on the higher end I would say for Houston- similar to DC Food came at a reasonable time. Avocado toast really was just okay.... Their pastry looks pretty good- maybe try one of those If u visit Americano is... standard Overall a fair experience- probably would come back but get different items