Common Man Stan, CMCR's second cafe, features Art Deco elements and an updated menu
By Home & Decor Team -
Located on Stanley Street, Common Man Stan is fast becoming a stylish breakfast and lunch spot for the busy bees of the CBD. Its design was inspired by milk bars in Australia, which are deli-like stores (popular in the 1920s) that sold daily essentials like newspapers, sandwiches and shakes to a suburban crowd in a glamorous Art Deco space. It was both sophisticated and inviting, an atmosphere recreated in this second Common Man cafe.
Subtle Art Deco elements such as geometric in-store graphics, brass-hued trims and arched shelves fill the space, while grey terrazzo floors and neon signs spell a more down-to-earth atmosphere.
Diner booths upholstered in muted flora and fauna prints and a long communal table also encourage get-togethers.
“Harry wanted a light-hearted yet sophisticated dining ambience. An Australian milk bar is typically decked out in marble countertops, so we used brass and stone finishes to create a luxurious look and -- inspired by the surrounding location -- rattan weaving for a local touch,” shares Asylum, the design firm who designed the space.
On the menu are crowd favourites from its first cafe on Martin Road, as well as new dishes; the Beef Ribeye Jungle Curry was inspired by a popular fish head curry store around the corner, and the Halloumi, Zucchini and Herb Fritters are so good it has been added to the Martin Road cafe menu as well.
There is now also a longer wine list, and nitro cold brew and craft beer available on tap. Cafe-goers should check out the retail section, too. Common Man Stan is now selling Sol Cups, which are hand blown, reusable glass cups that make your coffee addiction more environmentally friendly. They retail at $35 each, with your first coffee on the house.
Check out Common Man Stan at 11 Stanley St, tel: 6877-4855.