Common Breads in Victoria serves up vibrant Lebanese fare, from addictive musakhan manouche to tender lamb shawarma ka’ak, all in a cozy café setting.
"The tangy, sumac-heavy shredded chicken and red onion manouche from Common Breads is something our mind wanders to every time we’re within a five-mile radius of it. It’s not the only thing from this small Victoria bakery we’re obsessed with. The lamb shawarma ka’ak is so much better than any restaurant shawarma we’ve ever had. The friendly servers, warm atmosphere, and smell of freshly baked dough make it somewhere where we’ve quickly become regulars." - rianne shlebak
"There’s nothing common about the breads and pastries at this warm Lebanese bakery opposite Victoria station. The best stuff is from the made-to-order menu and the musakhan manouche, a tangy, sumac-heavy shredded chicken and red onion flatbread, is our favourite. The lamb shawarma ka’ak is a close second, which is filled with tender slow-roasted lamb, pickles, and creamy, smoky tahini sauce. When the weather’s nice, the tables outside are perfect for a za’atar-dusted brunch." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley
"Common Breads’ musakhan manouche is a tangy, sumac-heavy shredded chicken and red onion flatbread that’s a must-order. As is the lamb shawarma ka’ak filled with tender slow-roasted lamb, pickles, and creamy, smoky tahini sauce. Everything on the menu at this Lebanese bakery in Victoria is exciting, including the tahini brownie that should absolutely be on your table. But be warned, it’s a tiny space, so roll in pairs, small groups, or be prepared to wait for a table outside." - rianne shlebak
"After trying Common Breads’ musakhan manouche, we now have a niggling urge to stop off at this compact Lebanese cafe whenever we’re around Victoria. The tangy, sumac-heavy shredded chicken and red onion flatbread is a must-order. As is the lamb shawarma ka’ak filled with tender slow-roasted lamb, pickles, and a creamy, smoky tahini sauce. Everything on the menu hits the spot, and if you don’t get a tahini brownie for the table, you’re just going to have to go back." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna
"For: Musakhan manouche and lamb shawarma ka’ak Common Breads makes some of the best mana’eesh in London. This warm, Victoria bakery has a counter with tempting Lebanese ka’ak filled with things like aubergine and labneh, but the best stuff is from the hot made-to-order menu. The musakhan manouche is a tangy, sumac-heavy shredded chicken and red onion flatbread that’s a must-order. As is the lamb shawarma ka’ak, which is filled with tender slow-roasted lamb, pickles, and a creamy, tahini sauce. Get both, plus one of their nutty tahini brownies to go." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager
