Common Bond, the French-inspired, full-service restaurant known for its elevated fare and pastries, has permanently closed its doors at the Bank of America Tower. In a statement obtained by Chron, Common Bond representatives admitted, "Common Bond Brasserie Downtown has closed. Our lease has ended, and we felt it was best to concentrate on the Bistro & Bakery and On-The-Go locations."
The shuttered Downtown establishment, under the direction of executive chef Jason Gould, was introduced to the Houston dining scene in September 2021, as CultureMap reported.
The four existing bistro locations—Montrose, the Heights, Spring, and West U/Texas Medical Center—continue to operate, along with the six successful outlets of its sister concept, Common Bond On-The-Go, which has notably embraced drive-thru service for its pastries and signature pre-made sandwiches.
Common Bond has been in business since its inception in 2014 as a quaint neighborhood bakery in Montrose. According to the brand, these changes intend to better focus their efforts on concepts in sync with customer demand. Despite the closure, Understory, the food court at the tower's tunnel level, remains open with a variety of vendors such as Boomtown Coffee and Flip 'n Patties, as CultureMap noted.
