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The Commons Coffeehouse

A laid-back coffeehouse on Flower Road with a menu ranging from American breakfasts to kottu.

  • Café
  • Colombo 7
  • Mid-range

Why we marked it

  • Laid-back coffeehouse
  • American-style breakfasts
  • Sri Lankan dishes like kottu
  • Good for long catch-ups

Known for

The Commons is a long-running, laid-back coffeehouse on Flower Road in Colombo 7, a favourite with students and young professionals.

What to order

American-style breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches, plus Sri Lankan favourites like kottu, with coffee and shakes.

Good to know

  • A relaxed place to spend an afternoon.
  • Close to Kiri Kōpi on the same road.

Where it is

39A Flower Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

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