Common Good on 8th Street
Opened in early 2023, our 8th St. location is a restaurant as well as a bakery. In addition to our famous breads & pastry, we also have Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner offerings, as well as beer, wine, & cocktails.
hours & location
open SUN-THURS: 6AM—3PM open FRI & sat: 6AM—8PM
daytime Menu
Available 6AM-3PM or 4PM (FRI/SAT)
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
House Breakfast Sandwich
housemade eggs, aged cheddar & provolone grilled on our focaccia with your choice of rice farms protein
Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich
housemade eggs plus our basil pesto, roasted mushrooms & red peppers, aged cheddar & provolone
Feelin' Spicy! Breakfast Sandwich
housemade eggs plus rice farms chorizo, house pickled jalapeños, aged cheddar & provolone
Croiss'ham'wich
our popular ham and cheese croissant turned into a sandwich! Rice Farms ham, provolone, gruyere and egg
PANINI
Cubano Panino Sandwich
slow-cooked pork, rice farms ham, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard & housemade pickles; grilled on our ciabatta roll
Chicken Basil Pesto Panino Sandwich
grilled chicken breast, heirloom tomatoes, provolone, housemade pesto, mayo; grilled on our french peasant bread
Turkey Pear Panino Sandwich
smoked turkey, aged cheddar, provolone, tender pears & tangy mustard, grilled on our french peasant bread
Caprese Panino Sandwich (v)
classic Italian trio of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes & basil pesto; grilled on our french peasant bread
French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, provolone & gruyere cheese; grilled on our french peasant bread
TOASTS & TARTINES
TOAST & JAM
french peasant bread, housemade jam, european style butter, sea salt
POACHED EGGS & TOAST
sesame french peasant bread, sicilian salsa “ammoglio”, rice farms breakfast sausage
WHIPPED RICOTTA TOAST
french peasant, ricotta, poached egg, blistered heirloom tomatoes, chimichurri
MUSHROOM & BACON TARTINE
french peasant, hen of the woods, rice farms bacon, spring onions, melted leeks, thyme cream
CROQUE MONSIEUR
french peasant, rice farms ham, gruyère, torched béchamel, black pepper
QUICHE
QUICHE LORRAINE
buttery short dough, rice farms bacon lardons, caramelized onions, thyme cream ... served with a mixed green salad.
SOUPS & SALADS
FISHERMAN’S STEW W/ COUNTRY SOURDOUGH
fragrant broth with fennel, parsley, walleye, shrimp, maitake mushrooms & garlicky greens
CAESAR SALAD
crispy romaine, housemade dressing & croutons, charred lemon, anchovies
SIMPLE GREEN SALAD
bibb lettuce, frisée, water cress, endive, sherry vinaigrette
Available @ both locations
Drip Coffee
Our coffee is freshly brewed & roasted locally in Traverse City.
Latte
made with local espresso.
Espresso
need something strong?
Mocha
melted dark chocolate, steamed milk & espresso.
Cappuccino
equal parts espresso, steamed milk & foam - best in a 12oz cup!
Café au Lait
drip coffee with hot milk
Traditional Macchiato
espresso "marked" with foam
Americano
local espresso with hot water
Hot Tea
fariety of flavors
Chai Latte
made with black tea, fresh whole spices, local honey & vanilla ... not too sweet.
Housemade Hot Chocolate
dark chocolate with steamed milk - a favorite for kids & adults alike!
Steamer
steamed milk for a warm, creamy treat
Breve
steamed half & half poured over espresso
Housemade Cold Brew
our housemade cold brew is made with Roaster Jack's dark roast. It then sits for 24 hours @ 36º in our walk in.
Soft Drinks
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
San Pellegrino Sodas
Northwoods Sodas
Martinelli Apple Juice
Whole Milk
Casamara Club "Como" Amaro Club Soda
This breezy mandarinata leisure soda tastes like a light & refreshing spritz from the Italian Alps. It's non-alcoholic & not very sweet, so it's fun to drink it on your own or with friends. Imagine an extra dry craft soda that's satisfying like a "long" cocktail, but without any alcohol or fake sweeteners.
Casamara Club "Alta" Amaro Club Soda
This aperitivo leisure soda tastes like a light & refreshing spritz made in the style of a Negroni. It's non-alcoholic & not very sweet, so it's good to drink on its own or with food. Imagine an extra dry craft soda that's satisfying like a "long" cocktail, but without any alcohol or fake sweeteners.
März Juniper Fizz
CBD-infused with an Alpine vibe & a juniper backbone.
Rishi Sparkling Dandelion Ginger Tea
Roasted dandelion root & a unique variety of ginger prized for its pungency, aroma & spiciness are craft brewed & combined with red chili & tonic herbs. The result is an incredibly aromatic ginger beer with zero added sugar that offers satisfying depth and focal ginger heat. We balance the spice with a quenching trio of citrus & a special type of high mountain Japanese green tea fermented with black koji.
Sparkling Wine
Bedazzled
Black Star Farms Leelanau County, Michigan Fresh, Crisp, Dry Finish
Cremant of Michigan
Left Foot Charley, 2021. Traverse City, Michigan Crisp, Citrus, Bubbly
Lambo
Baia Estate, fresh, red, dry finish
White Wine
Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay
Black Start Farms. 2021 Leelanau County, Michigan Complex, Citrus, Hints of Pineapple & Flint
Dune Climb Sauvignon Blanc
bigLITTLE, gooseberry, lemongrass white peach, crisp acidity
Dry Riesling
Verterra, ripse fruits, honey, nice acidity
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano
Cesani, lively, dry, medium-bodied
Red Wine
Silhouette
Chateau Grand Traverse, hints of red berries, plush, round & smooth
Arcturos Pinot Noir
Black Start Farms, rich, cherries & currants, hint of oak
Negroamaro
Luccarelli, deep purple, spicy, soft & balanced
Aglianico del Vulture
Grifalco, dark Fruits, slight acid, minerals
Nero D'Avola
Alcesti, fresh, juicy, brambly berries.
Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Laciola, dusty, dark fruit, earthy.
COCKTAILS
Michigan Mimosa
Black Star Farms Bedazzled, fresh OJ
Antipasto Bloody Mary
housemade bloody mary mix, vodka, antipasto skewer
Uncommon Spritz
Aperol, Black Star Farms Bedazzled, Amaro Brillari
Negroni
TC Whiskey gin, Campari, Cochii sweet vermouth
Espresso Martini
Gypsy vodka, mammoth coffee liqueur, Roaster Jack espresso, Amaro pazzo
Vintner Vodka Tonic
Chateau Chantal Vintners Vodka, cucumber, tonic
MOCKTAIL MAGIC
Sparkling Matcha Lemonade
House-made lemonade, matcha, club soda
Juniper Spritz
Marz Elixir Juniper Fizz, tonic, lime, Simple Syrup
Untitled Art "Italian Pilsner"
Non-Alcoholic 12oz can
Shorts "Thirst Mutilator"
Non-Alcoholic 12oz can
DRAFT BEER & CIDER
Smackintosh, Aww Peaches
Tandem. Semi-Sweet cider | ABV 4.0%
Madeleine's Marzen
Stone Hound. German Amber Lager| ABV 6.0%
Monarch
Barrel & Beam. French Lager | ABV 5.3%
SoCal Pale Ale
Farm Club. Pale Ale | ABV 5%
Rainmaker
Stormcloud. Belgian Pale Ale | ABV 5.9%
A2 IPA
Earthen Ales. Michigan IPA | ABV 7.1%
DINNER menu
Available 5PM—9PM
BEGINNINGS
Salumi board
la quercia prosciutto & dry salami paired with salumi Chicago spicy soppressata, leoncini pistacchio mortadella, housemade taralli & crackers, whole grain mustard & fig
Formaggi Board
aged cheddar, ricotta salata, grana padano & fresh mozzarella, paired with housemade taralli & crackers, whole grain mustard & amarena cherries
Meatballs & mozzarella
tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, touch of iowa cheddar, toasty country sourdough
White Bean Mash & housemade crackers
extra virgin olive oil, preserved fennel, garlic confit, chili oil
SALAD
Caesar Salad
crispy romaine, iowa cheddar, pecorino, housemade dressing & croutons
Panzanella
torn bread, red wine vinegar, tomato, red onion, cukes, olives, extra virgin olive oil, basil
Insalata Verde ... it's OK to eat w/ your hands!
bibb lettuce, frisée, water cress, endive, sherry vinaigrette
PASTA
Carbonara Pasta
spaghettoni, guanciale (gwan-cha-leh) americano, egg yolks, iowa cheddar, pecorino
Cacio & Pepe Pasta
housemade bucatini, pecorino, grana padano, black pepper
Pomodoro Pasta
spaghetti, tomato sauce, basil, touch of iowa cheddar
alfredo Pasta
housemade orecchiette, butter emulsion, iowa cheddar
PIZZA
Tomato Pizza Pie
tomato sauce, shaved garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, touch of Iowa cheddar
Pesto Pizza Pie
housemade basil pesto, mozzarella, splash of tomato sauce
Cheese Pizza Pie
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Feelin' Spicy! Pizza
tomato sauce, calabrian chili, mozzarella, basil
White Pizza pie
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pecorino romano, oregano
Mushroom Pizza Pie
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, roasted wild mushrooms, thyme, goat cheese
Cheese Bread
garlicky cheesey goodness!
COFFEE BAR & SOFT DRINKS
Drip Coffee
freshly brewed & roasted locally in Traverse City.
Latte
made with local espresso.
Espresso
need something strong?
Mocha
melted dark chocolate, steamed milk & espresso.
Cappuccino
equal parts espresso, steamed milk & foam - best in a 12oz cup!
Café au Lait
drip coffee with hot milk
Traditional Macchiato
espresso "marked" with foam
Americano
local espresso with hot water
Hot Tea
fariety of flavors
Chai Latte
made with black tea, fresh whole spices, local honey & vanilla ... not too sweet.
Housemade Hot Chocolate
dark chocolate with steamed milk - a favorite for kids & adults alike!
Steamer
steamed milk for a warm, creamy treat
Breve
steamed half & half poured over espresso
Housemade Cold Brew
our housemade cold brew is made with Roaster Jack's dark roast. It then sits for 24 hours @ 36º in our walk in.
Soft Drinks
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
San Pellegrino Sodas
Northwoods Sodas
Martinelli Apple Juice
Whole Milk
Casamara Club "Como" Amaro Club Soda
This breezy mandarinata leisure soda tastes like a light & refreshing spritz from the Italian Alps. It's non-alcoholic & not very sweet, so it's fun to drink it on your own or with friends. Imagine an extra dry craft soda that's satisfying like a "long" cocktail, but without any alcohol or fake sweeteners.
Casamara Club "Alta" Amaro Club Soda
This aperitivo leisure soda tastes like a light & refreshing spritz made in the style of a Negroni. It's non-alcoholic & not very sweet, so it's good to drink on its own or with food. Imagine an extra dry craft soda that's satisfying like a "long" cocktail, but without any alcohol or fake sweeteners.
März Juniper Fizz
CBD-infused with an Alpine vibe & a juniper backbone.
Rishi Sparkling Dandelion Ginger Tea
Roasted dandelion root & a unique variety of ginger prized for its pungency, aroma & spiciness are craft brewed & combined with red chili & tonic herbs. The result is an incredibly aromatic ginger beer with zero added sugar that offers satisfying depth and focal ginger heat. We balance the spice with a quenching trio of citrus & a special type of high mountain Japanese green tea fermented with black koji.
Sparkling Wine
Bedazzled
Black Star Farms Leelanau County, Michigan Fresh, Crisp, Dry Finish
Cremant of Michigan
Left Foot Charley, 2021. Traverse City, Michigan Crisp, Citrus, Bubbly
Lambo
Baia Estate, fresh, red, dry finish
White Wine
Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay
Black Start Farms. 2021 Leelanau County, Michigan Complex, Citrus, Hints of Pineapple & Flint
Dune Climb Sauvignon Blanc
bigLITTLE, gooseberry, lemongrass white peach, crisp acidity
Dry Riesling
Verterra, ripse fruits, honey, nice acidity
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano
Cesani, lively, dry, medium-bodied
Red Wine
Silhouette
Chateau Grand Traverse, hints of red berries, plush, round & smooth
Arcturos Pinot Noir
Black Start Farms, rich, cherries & currants, hint of oak
Negroamaro
Luccarelli, deep purple, spicy, soft & balanced
Aglianico del Vulture
Grifalco, dark Fruits, slight acid, minerals
Nero D'Avola
Alcesti, fresh, juicy, brambly berries.
Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Laciola, dusty, dark fruit, earthy.
COCKTAILS
Little Italy
TC Whiskey Rye, Capano Antica, Amaro Brillari
Uncommon Spritz
Aperol, Black Star Farms Bedazzled, Amaro Brillari
Negroni
TC Whiskey gin, Campari, Cochii sweet vermouth
Espresso Martini
Gypsy vodka, mammoth coffee liqueur, Roaster Jack espresso, Amaro pazzo
Vintner Vodka Tonic
Chateau Chantal Vintners Vodka, cucumber, tonic
MOCKTAIL MAGIC
Turmeric Ginger Highball
Rishi Dandelion Ginger Sparkling Tea, Honey turmeric, Lemon
Juniper Spritz
Marz Elixir Juniper Fizz, tonic, lime, Simple Syrup
Untitled Art "Italian Pilsner"
Non-Alcoholic 12oz can
Shorts "Thirst Mutilator"
Non-Alcoholic 12oz can
DRAFT BEER & CIDER
Smackintosh, Aww Peaches
Tandem. Semi-Sweet cider | ABV 4.0%
Madeleine's Marzen
Stone Hound. German Amber Lager| ABV 6.0%
Monarch
Barrel & Beam. French Lager | ABV 5.3%
SoCal Pale Ale
Farm Club. Pale Ale | ABV 5%
Rainmaker
Stormcloud. Belgian Pale Ale | ABV 5.9%
A2 IPA
Earthen Ales. Michigan IPA | ABV 7.1%