Bread In Common

Such a nice place, with its own bakery in there! Large space with good modern décor.
Had the duck fat potatoes brunch menu is quite unusual so don’t expect you’re standard breakfast menu

I love this restaurant. The decoration is so nice and the service is very. I love the atmosphere in this restaurant. They prepare homemade bread and it’s very interesting to taste different bread with different flavour. I took the prawns and it was good. We tasted the lamb rib (but there were too fat) and sweat potatoes which were very good. We didn’t take a dessert because we are so much bread :) I definitely recommend this restaurant!

On some days I feel like Fremantle steals some of Perth’s greatest dining destinations. Nestled in that port city are hoards of venues that beckon diners with open arms. Forget about the instagram hype or what looks pretty, there’s places that are pumping out seriously delicious food. Case and point — Bread in Common.
Airy and beautiful, Bread in Common sits inside a giant warehouse, with strings of lights cascading from the ceiling. It’s visually one of my favourite spaces, though sadly I don’t get down there as often as I’d like. Over the January period I managed to find some time to head in though with two friends to share in the feasting.
It feels like a crime to come to Bread in Common and not order their namesake product so we immediately organised for a serve of the wood-​fired organic bread ($ 2.00 per person for a combination of common loaf, sourdough wholemeal and rye) to come to the table.
The bread was so fresh and fluffy, with the accompanying house churned salted butter ($ 1.00) and wood-​fired pumpkin dip with spicy seeds ($ 4.00) excellent. The pumpkin was extremely sweet and creamy, but best of all were those seeds which were perfect on the bread — and tasty on their own as a snack. I would buy these by the packet!
After we’d demolished our bread, the rest of our dishes came out to the table as they were finalised by the kitchen. The ricotta with broad beans, mint and pickled shallot ($ 13.00) was ethereally light and refreshing, a delicate assault on the senses. Cold and creamy, bites were interspersed with crunches from the pea shoots and the tart shallot slices.
It was seemingly simple, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t tasty! I think a dish like this really allows the fresh produce to shine and stand on it’s own.
The absolute stand out dish for the lunch was the octopus with peas, black beans, cajun spices and coriander ($ 25.00). This was gorgeously chocked full of flavour, with the smokey grilled octopus quite meaty and the squid ink rice crackers providing the most satisfying crunch.
I found this to be such an interesting combination of ingredients and flavours — something I haven’t come across before but will happily order again and again. So yummy!
The grilled prawns with corn, watermelon, radish and chives ($ 26.00) was a celebration of summer on the plate. More sweet than savoury, the corn and watermelon were sugary and fresh, contrasting against the well seasoned prawns which were cooked spot on. The paper thin slices of radish brought a pepperiness to the dish, something that was quite refreshing to offset the saccharine profile.
Our final savoury dish for the afternoon was the lamb ribs with mint, lime, black garlic and sherry ($ 21.00). A playful ode to a Sunday roast, this was a flavourful plate with melt in your mouth meat. I actually found that this was the least favourite dish for the afternoon, but it was still enjoyable and a nice way to finish up.
That is… until I spied the sweet options on the menu and greed took the better of us!
The flourless chocolate cake with oreo, berries and burnt toast ice-​cream ($ 18.00) is Bread in Common’s signature dessert and is a work of art on a plate. It’s rich and decadent, with layers of chocolate flavours and textures.
I love the berries throughout which were tart and cut through the bitter chocolate bursts, and complimented the creaminess of the burnt toast ice-​cream. It was such a clever dish and really worth the drive alone all the way done to Freo. Nom nom nom.
What an amazing feast! It’s really no surprise that Bread in Common is one of my favourite places in Fremantle. It shines a light on local Western Australian produce, and the food is thoughtful and well put together. I’m such a huge fan, and need to find the time to come back here more often.

With me heading off to Sydney, I was going to be away for Valentine’s Day, so I organised an early celebration with the girlfriend at Bread in Common after hearing so much about it.
The food was great but I was a little disappointed by the bread funnily enough and felt that the bread was perhaps a little old and by the time we’d arrived for dinner, that it wasn’t as fresh as it was in the morning. The flavour was nice but the texture left a little to be desired.
We had the bread and Wood-​fired Pumpkin and Spiced Seeds for an entrée and I liked the flavour and textures overall but found the citrus element to detract away from the pumpkin flavour. It tasted like there was Kalamansi in the purée which I love but it was a little off balance.
For mains we asked to have everything served at once which is great if you want to sample and fit a lot in but delayed the serving slightly which was understandable. We had the Crispy Pork Belly which was superb, the Black Vinegar Chicken which was also lovely and the Prawns with chilli, which my girlfriend and I weren’t terribly fond of as the prawns lacked prawniness. We also had a side of Duck Fat Potatoes which were delicious.
The service to begin with could have been a bit more attentive in that we were starving but it improved as our evening progressed and it was nice to have someone ask us how our meal was and we enjoyed the décor and ambience.
Given what we ate and the calibre of food overall it was great bang for your buck and we’d be back again and can understand why there is so many regulars and the good reports.
Cheers!
Dave.

Love the atmosphere in this place. Great interior décor and a real buzz. It also helps that it’s in Fremantle which I have a soft spot for. The food was delicious but serving size can be improved. The lamb ribs were outstanding, the bread perfect. I could eat bread and butter here by its self and be satisfied. A great location in freo for any occasion.

On Saturday we caught up with our friends Lucy and Jo for brekky, and met at Don Tapa at 9am to find they weren’t open until 10 (despite what their Facebook page says). Grr. Not wanting to wait an hour, we executed Plan B and headed the short distance to Bread in Common.
It was my first visit to Bread in Common and I was surprised by how large it was, and impressed by the substantial open kitchen full of busy chefs. Coffee service was quick but it took a little while for our meal orders to be taken; my long mac was okay but nothing exceptional. Coffee is from West Perth roastery Mano a Mano.
Jo and I headed straight for the cured pork belly with baked beans, fried eggs and hot sauce ($ 20).The first thing that caught my eye was the shape of the eggs — well, it was actually the involuntary breach of egg-​bean separation but I’m not going there today. The eggs were perfectly cooked, although the shape conjured up memories of many a dodgy café. Looking at it now, maybe this dish is meant to be a play on simple home-​cooked bacon, eggs and beans… not sure.
The pork belly was crisp, although a little dry and hard to cut in places — but still quite tasty. The beans suffered from that common home-​made-​beans thing of being just a little too firm with a wishy-​washy sauce. Half a piece of toast was nowhere near enough to mop up two eggs and a plateful of beans. Hmm. The house-​made hot sauce was delivered to the table in a small bottle, and added some much-​needed flavour although I would have liked it hotter (no surprise there).
Renay ordered the simple scrambled eggs with hazelnut dukkah and rocket ($ 15). The dukkah added an interesting texture & flavour to the softly scrambled eggs. I found the menu as a whole a little limited, and note that there’s no way (on the menu, anyway) to add extras to this dish, or even to get poached eggs.
Lucy chose the mushroom, camembert and spinach toastie ($ 12) which was serviceable but didn’t really excite. I wouldn’t call it a toastie, and would have been disappointed if I’d ordered it.
One of the best things about lengthy catch-​up breakfasts is that they’re a great excuse for breakfast-​dessert. Lucy and Jo shared some fruit toast (happy about the inclusion of figs /​argued about whether the generous slab of house made butter was enough) and I tried a lemon tart ($ 3.50) which was small but delicious with really crisp pastry and a tangy filling.
We had no complaints about any of the food, coffee or service that we received at Bread in Common today, but all four of us left feeling a little underwhelmed. Pity Don Tapa wasn’t open.

One of my absolute favourite places to eat in Perth.
The décor alone had me swooooning! Its industrial warehouse chic at its best. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings, gorgeous exposed style lightings. and the open kitchen is sexy as hell.
Concept-​wise its a bakery/​deli/​café/​restaurant/​wine bar all in one.
We went for a weekend breakfast, vibe was relaxed, coffees were quick, staff were friendly and attentive and the meals were spot on. Seriously could not fault the place.

Bread in Common would be on my shortlist of favourite restaurants in Perth (or Fremantle, if you’re being technical!). The roomy interior has an industrial warehouse vibe, a visible open kitchen and long shared tables to provide a communal dining experience.
I’ve been to this restaurant several times, most recently for brunch on a public holiday. Service is consistently top notch with refilled water glasses and both attentive and informed waitstaff (any questions about the menu, they’re onto it). Meals also come out quickly, regardless of how many patrons are in the restaurant space. Thumbs up.
Faves on the menu are all on toast (unsurprisingly, as their bread is magnificent): soft scrambled eggs with dukkah and rocket, creamed corn with tomato salsa and chilli-​roasted seeds, soft smoked zucchini dip with pepitas… heck, I could just eat sliced common loaf and salted butter (maybe with a glass of tempranillo) and leave this place satisfied.
If I had to think very critically, my only sticking point would be the exposed dim lighting after sundown. For the younger crowd, this adds a beautiful ambience, however I’ve brought older relatives along twice and they’ve struggled to read the menu and identify what’s on their plates. Probably not the best spot for grandma’s 70^th. Otherwise, get on it!

«A little slice of Melbourne in Perth! Great vibe and delicious food»
This is my favourite café in Perth so far. It has a real Melbourne vibe (think converted warehouse with exposed bricks and a canopy of hanging light bulbs).
But it’s not all just a pretty face, the food is absolutely delicious. Don’t leave without getting a loaf of bread to go. This bread is at the top restaurants all over Perth and will be up there in the best you have tasted. If you’ve tried Iggy’s bread in Sydney, this is right up there.
+ Funky vibe
+ Delicious and nutritious food
+ The most delicious bread
— Parking a little tricky
— No reservations so can be hard trying to organise a visit as a group. It took us 3 minutes to get a table but I can imagine this place gets packed.

Destinational spot. Worth the drive over to Fremantle just for food and ambience that this place offers. Can’t fault the service, all staff seemed really well trained, knowledgeable and attentive. And w the open kitchen you could really see the highly organised operation.
Wishing the crisp anchovy toast would return on the menu.

I’ve now been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every time the food has been delicious. With a seasonal and changing menu you can’t get too attached to anything. Except the bread of course — that never changes and is always the draw card. Designed to be shared you can taste a little bit of everything with a dish ordered by each person.
Downfalls are its really moody at night (ie dark and difficult to see your food even for this spring chicken), noisy and difficult to hear your friends and the service can be all over the shop.
Every time I’ve been I’ve seen babies through to young children, and just ventured there with my own two cubs, it’s kind of kid friendly. Very noisy and crowded with limited kid friendly food on one hand but they do try to be accommodating on the other.

The indoor space is funky and friendly. The theme is food ‘in common’ so no hogging!
Unsurprisingly, the bread was delightful ($ 2pp + $ 0.50 for butter). The lamb ribs ($ 21) really blew my mind. The sauce was punchy and tangy with a proper hit of mint, plus the meat was very tender. My chilli cola ($ 5) was completely the wrong colour, but the chilli kick was delicious and the fizz was incredibly refreshing. The smokey grilled octopus ($ 25) was meaty and delicious. The potatoes ($ 13) were crunchy, steaming hot, served with a super house-​made tomato relish. Yum.
Service was very friendly and prompt, despite the busy crowds. The food is not super cheap and we spent about $ 25 each including drinks. I would return with family, friends or workmates because Bread in Common is one of those places that lives up to the hype.

Such high hopes! I was told by a few people in Freo to try this spot. And let me just say that the décor is on point, but that’s pretty much standard in this part of town. I can see its appeal, let’s say if your out with a group of friends, drinking heavily and want to share some hearty food before a night out. However if your looking for a dinning experience, maybe look a little further. I popped in early on a Monday evening, there were maybe 15 people in the joint, so I was looking forward to a quick and simple meal.
I got neither. I understand wait staff doesn’t work for tips, but the smart restauranteur would recognize that they are your point of sale staff, and they should be able to answer a question or two about the menu or make a recommendation. Even if you just train them to recommend the most expensive item on the menu with a little false enthusiasm, I’d take that over the blank stare I received. Without guidance I ordered some sweet garlic butter, a warm cheese and the lamb. The butter came out promptly and, as I was instructed, the cheese took about 20 minutes. I wasn’t over the moon about the quality of the cheese, but considering I’m a bit picky I had a few bites and set it aside. I waited 20 plus minutes for a member of the staff to ask me about the cheese or even take it away. When they finally did, I said it wasn’t my favorite but I’d take it home to someone who might appreciate it. I was told «sorry we don’t do ‘take away’», seriously? O.K. 3 minutes later my lamb appeared. Even though my appetizer was cleared they set it across the table from me, not sure why they didn’t clear my bread plate and set it there? So after shuffling things around I attempted to cut into my lamb, attempted. I couldn’t get the knife through the lamb. I wasn’t sure if my dish was over cooked or if this was supposed to be more like a jerky? I then attempted to subtly flag down a waitress, again attempted, after 7 minutes, I finally resorted to waving my hand in the air. Honestly I was done. The manager brought my dish to the chef and they confirmed it was over cooked. I didn’t have the patience to sit through another attempt at service or execution. The staff to customer ratio was 1:1.

Have finally manager a breakfast, lunch and dinner here i can with great conviction recommend this venue for most every occasion!
The breakfast menu even manages to make toast interesting again :) plus there are many other great options covering almost any taste; let’s not forget the coffee! It is good at least as far as all the basic go.
For lunch and dinner they have an excellent assortment of big & small plate meals to cater for the traditional meal each or the tapas loving sharing among us; so you could meet up with friends and family in the very relaxed atmosphere and know they will approve! Plus for very special foodies there is an option for a chefs table if you have the numbers.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have both private tables and the communal long tables; I typically prefer the later as people watching and talking to your cohorts can be a source of interesting stories

I don’t know about you, but I tend to do what bartenders tell me to, and the Bread in Common recco was no different. We arrived for brunch at around 10am, but having been up since 5 (incapable of switching from Sydney time) we settled on a pastrami toastie and duck fat potatoes to share.
I was a little unsure of the semi-​deconstructed plating for the toastie with add your own mustard and chilies, but it tasted pretty good once assembled and the pickled chilies were delicious. Since I’m not single, I was also able to eat all of the roasted garlic mixed in with the potatoes. Win.
Coffee was fine, although I could have had mine a bit stronger.
The atmosphere in this place is really what sets it apart from the crowd: long, communal tables in a dark reno’d warehouse with an open plan layout. Love.

I wandered in here in search of a takeaway lunch, and thought I’d probably made the wrong choice — it’s mostly a sit-​down restaurant. But there was a deli board, and I was rushing to get back to work, so I figured I’d just take whatever they recommended. Walked away with a hot lamb roll and a vague feeling I’d been ripped off ($ 10 for a roll? Seriously?).
Once I got back to work and hooked in though … YUM. Lovely melty tender pulled lamb with sliced chilli, and a mint sauce/​paste that looked a lot like pesto. The bread was fantastic too. Got lamb juices all over my hands. Didn’t care.
Don’t know if I’d go back, it’s a bit pricey for a takeaway lunch for me, but considering how good it is I might go back for a sit-​down dinner.

Gorgeous industrial interior, LOTS of space, cocktails, wine, unlimited bread — winning!
We received excellent service when we came in for Sunday lunch on my birthday. Very friendly, knowledgable, nothing was too much trouble (though we didn’t ask for much!). Wine was bought out quickly, food didn’t take ages and they were considerate of the fact that our table was quite small.
Bread was tasty (though not as amazing as I had hoped), we chose the smoked tomato butter with some kind of black ash salt. I loved that, really tomatoey and buttery — I mean, obviously, but it was a great balance of flavours and packed full of flavour. Our food was really nice, the lamb ribs are amaaaaazing but RICH, you need to share them.
Based on this experience, I would go again for sure.

Love the décor. The service is awesome with our glasses of water being magically filled by the water fairies. Bread is delicious. I had the hazelnut dukkah scrambled eggs on toast and mushroom and camembert toastie with mushroom butter. Both delicious. Coffee was amazing.
The bathroom has mood lighting too.
They don’t take reservations.

Ladies day out started at Bread in Common. I knew before we got there that I would love it because Gordon St Garage blazed its trail.
A little more mature than GSG but still has a similar feel. The details in the décor down to the stencilling on parts of the floor is on point. Nothing feels out of place although I wondered if I would like the tressel style seating in busy times.
We were greeted cheerfully as we walked in and encouraged to find our own spot. Water arrived as we sat down and drink orders were taken before we’d even had a chance to look at the menu. So service today was prompt and extremely friendly.
Our food arrived quickly. The pork belly looked delightful but the smell of mint on the lamb caught the attention of the entire room.
The price of meals on the menu are reasonable.
A very nice place to start our ladies day out. And I’m sure it won’t be my last visit!

Bread in Common is amazing. The rustic interior with exposed brick walls and communal long tables set the scene for a great brunch, coffee, lunch, wine… well any daily occasion.
Although you might have to wait a little for your coffee it’s understandable with the large venue and their commitment to providing great coffee every time.
I picked up a take away coffee today and a common loaf and both were great!
I can highly recommend getting a bread and butter if you are peckish when having a coffee to try the different breads!