As the semester starts to wind down, we know that afternoon caffeine is just as important as the morning cup.  Now any specialty beverage purchased in the morning gets you […]

In honor of National Pickle Day Commons is creating a pickle themed menu to tickle your taste buds.  We know you love pickles as much as we do and cannot […]

Did you know the recommended maximum daily intake for sodium is 2,300mg, but the average US adult consumes 3,400mg of sodium per day. While salt does the body good it […]

This year, on November 22nd during our Turkey Teaser dinner in Commons we want to help give back to all of you at Reed.  We are partnering with Reed Community […]

The origin of French Toast is unknown, but recipes date back to the sixteenth century in Europe. Join us as we celebrate this historic breakfast classic and feast all day […]

The holiday season is already in full swing. Celebrations are a great time to see family and friends as well as meet new people. They are also a great time […]

Join us for a free late night breakfast to fuel up during finals.  We will be serving up bacon, potatoes, scrambled eggs, french toast bake, tofu scramble and assorted baked goods. Don't forget Commons will be closing at 7pm to prepare for the breakfast.  See you all there!

Join us in Commons on Wednesday, January 24th during lunch to vote on what new roast we will feature in Commons this spring. Portland Roasting Coffee has been sourcing directly and building sustainable relationships with coffee farmers and communities since 1996. They are guided by a set of values that affects every decision they make […]

The legend of the croissant starts in 1683 when the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks attempted to conquer the city by force, but were unsuccessful, so decided to try underground tunnels. The bakers of Vienna, who worked in the basement storerooms, heard the sound of digging and alerted the cities army. […]

Stop by commons to enjoy a lavish hot chocolate bar.   Milk and dark hot chocolate options with your choice of delectable toppings, including fresh whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, sprinkles and more!  

Did you know these tater tots facts?   Tater Tots literally mean “baby potatoes”; tatter for potato & tots “meaning little one.” Americans consume over 70 million pounds of Tots per year. Tater Tots were first invented in 1953 at the Ore-Ida Labs Tater is slang for potato (origin: 1750–60) In Australia, tater tots are […]

Alfredo di Lelio, an Italian restaurateur, created  Fettuccine Alfredo in 1908.  After his wife had given birth to their first son that year, she did not have an appetite.  To help encourage her to eat, he created a dish of noodles, cheese and butter.   She liked the dish so much that she thought he should put it […]