The Commons
Quick facts
The Commons is a buffet at 529 St Johns St in Ypsilanti, MI, open daily from 7:30 AM. Call +1734-487-2442 for details.
- Address
- 529 St Johns St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Phone
- +1734-487-2442
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Price
- $
About The Commons
The Commons is an all-you-care-to-eat buffet at Eastern Michigan University, located at 529 St Johns St in Ypsilanti, MI. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert in a casual setting, with dine-in seating and takeout available. Offerings include comfort food, halal food, vegetarian and healthy options, small plates, a salad bar, and coffee. Its listed price level is 1, and its Google rating is 3.2 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Popular with students, The Commons also welcomes families and children and is suitable for groups and solo diners. It is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Wi-Fi and restrooms are available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The restaurant does not accept reservations or offer table service or delivery.
Known for
- All-you-care-to-eat buffet at Eastern Michigan University
- Salad bar, halal food, and vegetarian options
- Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner
- Popular with students; welcomes families and groups
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating
Popular times
Typical visit volume reported by Google.
Mon
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 44 of 100, 8a: 51 of 100, 9a: 50 of 100, 10a: 50 of 100, 11a: 42 of 100, 12p: 40 of 100, 1p: 52 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 62 of 100, 4p: 58 of 100, 5p: 50 of 100, 6p: 38 of 100, 7p: 38 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Tue
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 21 of 100, 8a: 28 of 100, 9a: 48 of 100, 10a: 52 of 100, 11a: 58 of 100, 12p: 58 of 100, 1p: 55 of 100, 2p: 50 of 100, 3p: 47 of 100, 4p: 55 of 100, 5p: 61 of 100, 6p: 48 of 100, 7p: 51 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Wed
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 44 of 100, 8a: 48 of 100, 9a: 42 of 100, 10a: 41 of 100, 11a: 51 of 100, 12p: 60 of 100, 1p: 61 of 100, 2p: 62 of 100, 3p: 55 of 100, 4p: 58 of 100, 5p: 54 of 100, 6p: 41 of 100, 7p: 30 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Thu
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 41 of 100, 8a: 41 of 100, 9a: 44 of 100, 10a: 50 of 100, 11a: 68 of 100, 12p: 77 of 100, 1p: 75 of 100, 2p: 57 of 100, 3p: 50 of 100, 4p: 44 of 100, 5p: 42 of 100, 6p: 38 of 100, 7p: 38 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Fri
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 37 of 100, 8a: 32 of 100, 9a: 31 of 100, 10a: 44 of 100, 11a: 57 of 100, 12p: 75 of 100, 1p: 80 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 62 of 100, 4p: 52 of 100, 5p: 35 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Sat
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 21 of 100, 8a: 27 of 100, 9a: 37 of 100, 10a: 48 of 100, 11a: 71 of 100, 12p: 100 of 100, 1p: 91 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 41 of 100, 4p: 35 of 100, 5p: 42 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Sun
6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 27 of 100, 8a: 37 of 100, 9a: 41 of 100, 10a: 44 of 100, 11a: 38 of 100, 12p: 42 of 100, 1p: 54 of 100, 2p: 58 of 100, 3p: 54 of 100, 4p: 42 of 100, 5p: 32 of 100, 6p: 28 of 100, 7p: 25 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Google rating breakdown
156 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.
- 5★42
- 4★27
- 3★39
- 2★22
- 1★26
What people mention
Topics counted across Google reviews.
- campus×10
- all you can eat×6
- plan×5
- emu×3
- cold×3
- utensils×3
- hot dogs×2
- semester×2
- dining hall×2
- friendly staff×2
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What reviewers say elsewhere
“It was amazing! I highly recommend coming here :)”
— Julia Johnson, October 5, 2026 · google
“bring back the soft serve machine and I’ll up my review”
— TheRandomWolf, September 1, 2026 · google
“The food will make you sick, you will be served undercooked/overcooked food. I can only get by eating the yogurt.”
— Diet Sunscreen, November 11, 2025 · google
“They fry everything in animal fat. Vegetarians and halal folks beware. However, I'm happy that they've been including more vegan options. Still not great.”
— Al, October 26, 2025 · google
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The Commons — frequently asked
- Is The Commons open on Mondays?
- Yes — The Commons is open Monday from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Where is The Commons?
- The Commons is at 529 St Johns St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
- How expensive is The Commons?
- Google lists The Commons in the $ price range for buffets in Ypsilanti, MI.
- What is the phone number for The Commons?
- You can reach The Commons on +1734-487-2442.
