COMMON BOND BISTRO & BAKERY REVIEW: SPRING LOCATION

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery opened its doors in Houston’s Montrose area back in 2014 and has been a neighborhood favorite for French-style pastries and delicious coffee (their lavender latte is my favorite!) ever since. Now, the bakery offers delicious savory dishes by Savory Chef, Jason Gould and has expanded to more neighborhoods! Their newest location is at CityPlace in Springwoods Village in Spring, Texas. It is actually the only Common Bond location with a full bar and lounge!

Here’s a review of the savory dishes that I tasted on my recent visit to the Spring location hosted by Common Bond Bistro & Bakery. I know you’ll love these dishes as much as I do!

I put on a face mask and visited the Spring location on a weekday in the afternoon and was happy to see free parking, outdoor patio and friendly staff members when I arrived. They also have social distancing measures in place like QR codes for virtual menus, paper menus to throw away after one use, less than 30% seating capacity and 6 feet apart (or 3 French baguettes) markers that I thought were pretty funny and clever!

Savory Dishes

Specialty

Shrimp & Grits
Includes: blackened gulf shrimp, cheese grits, creole sauce, cherry tomatoes, apple-wood smoked bacon, herb salad

Wow – this dish! I immediately smelled the creole sauce and the freshness of the gulf shrimp as soon as Chef Jason Gould placed the plate on the table. The cheese grits were creamy and blended well with the herbs and acidity of the tomatoes. I was already a fan and then I tasted the bacon! It’s no wonder this dish is served all day, it’s definite a crowd favorite.

Sandwiches

Croque-Madame
Includes: jambon de paris, gruyère, swiss, jalapeño béchamel, 63° egg (soft yolk), classic white bread

You’ll feel fancy like you’re dining in France when you taste this traditional French brasserie bistro sandwich! This sandwich has an egg and melted cheese on top of thick sliced bread. I definitely enjoyed breaking the egg yolk and watching it ooze down the side of the sandwich. I could hear a crunch as soon as I cut into the sandwich! My favorite part was how well the jalapeño béchamel mixed with the jam and cheese!

Nashville Hot Chicken
Includes: spicy crisp chicken breast, brussels sprouts slaw, garlic aioli, pain de mie bun

You may remember me sharing my love for this sandwich when I mentioned on my instagram that I ordered it for brunch two weekends in a row last year. I am happy to report that it is still crispy, spicy and the slaw with brussel sprouts adds more crunch!

Shareables

Grilled Cheese Bites (vegetarian)
Includes: gruyère, swiss, raclette cheese, sprouted sourdough, tomato relish

These grilled cheese bites are so good! I enjoyed dipping them in the fresh tomato relish, it added great flavor. I also loved the crunch in each bite. I definitely recommend as a shareable item!

Flatbread

Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese
Includes: forest mushrooms, brie, mozzarella, goat cheese, balsamic onions, truffle oil

This flatbread is so delicious! The goat cheese taste stands out without being overwhelming, the balsamic onions add a little bit of sweetness and the texture of the mushrooms blends everything together. You’ll want to try this too!

Full Bar & Lounge

The bar area is inviting with pink velvet bar chairs and neon colors behind the bar. I tasted the Mezcal Mule and it was refreshing! I prefer drinks that are more bitter than sweet, so this was perfect, but they also offer a variety of drinks on their bar menu like Frosé.

You already love their pastries, now you’ll love their savory dishes! Be sure to visit this location or one near you and tag Common Bond Bistro & Bakery and A Tasteful Trip on Instagram. Thank you to Chef Jason Gould and the awesome staff at Common Bond for hosting my visit.