The Great Commoner brings French patisserie to downtown Ann Arbor

The Great Commoner brings French patisserie to downtown Ann Arbor

After teasing Ann Arbor with announcements of its future East Washington Street location, The Great Commoner has finally opened downtown.Conceptualized by Matt Knio, of Cannelle, and chef Zane Makky of Dearborn’s Brome Modern Eatery, the cafe offers coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches, grab-and-go meals, soups and breakfast.But The Great Commoner’s pastries and baked goods are the real showstoppers. Eclairs, tarts, small cakes, large macarons an…