ARROWHEAD HONDA can't put into words how AWESOME Brandon has been. The catering for 90+ has been spectacular and the food is mmmm Good! One of the best Cesar Salads and all the pastas are very flavorful and creamy. We fell in love with their catering and food. Brandon has even gone out of his way to surprise some of us with individual lunches. Keep it Brandon and Corner Bakery Cafe.
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Jason C.
I'd definitely skip this place I your in any sort of rush, with your children or both. in the evenings it appears as though they have a robust staff of two people working. Which apparently means they need to make one order at a time. I'm not looking for fast food at a place like this, but 45 minutes for pasta? After posting this, it turns out they FORGOT to make my food and bring it to my table...BRAVO !
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Scott W.
I had never been to a Corner Bakery before and when I was eating somewhere a while back it showed up on my phone when I was checking in. I saw it opened at 6AM so I gave it a try. The food was decent. The price was reasonable. The wait for the food was not too long. At 6 on a Wednesday it certainly was not hopping, there was only one other customer while I was there. Everything was well stocked at the station. There was certainly a soulless corporate vibe to the place, the open room with no noise in it except the women behind the counter talking certainly did not help. Now that I know what it is, it would not bother me to eat at another one if I was traveling.
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Aaron A.
Nice place with a lot of choices and good quality food. I usually go here for breakfast and love their panini sandwiches. Good food, just a little expensive and a little boring inside. I would give CBC 3 1/2 stars because I like it more than 3stars but not worth 4. Main reason is there is a lot of competition between bakery cages in the area. Paradise is down the street and Wildflower is opening up soon. Hopefully more more competition the bakery cafes will try harder to be better! Overall good solid sport for breakfast and lunch.
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Jenn W.
I am a sucker for a good soup, sandwich and sweet treat...as you can imagine, this place does it for me. I enjoyed my sandwich (chicken pesto), soup (chicken tortilla) and my desert (fudge brownie) - they are were all really good. The area where this location really shined - the customer service. From the order to busing the table, all of the staff I encountered was super friendly and willing to go the extra mile for great customer service.
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Stephanie F.
5 stars for the amazing California breakfast sandwich with a hot chocolate to drink. I add a splash of the amaretto flavored coffee to that and it's outstanding. The Oreo cheesecake brownie is pretty spot on too!
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Abby D.
This was my first time going to corner bakery. It was $11.00 for an egg sandwich with a coke. It was so greasy it was barely edible. I got my food to go and I didn't feel like driving back to complain. I definitely will not go here again. I wouldn't recommend this place at all.
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Kay G.
Very disappointing. Asked for a large iced coffee and wasn't told that this comes in one size only and that is small. This despite the fact that they have large iced drink cups and the coffee is just sitting out. Ordered a scramble and was not asked if I wanted fruit or potatoes and was just given fruit. Then told it would be 15 minutes if I wanted potatoes instead. Once I got it, it was literally just a plate of eggs. I could have made this at home for a fraction of the price. Portions were small and price was expensive for the quantity and quality of the food. Liked the look of their lunch menu but due to the disappointing breakfast will probably not come back to try it.
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ViVi S.
Trapped on the wrong side and super starved after my workout, this was not the fix I needed. It is average on food, great on customer service. I like the cute corner spots to eat as I wanted to be hidden from anyone at this point. Ordered half sandwich/soup combo. Meh. The tomato basil was chunky, too sweet and missing the main ingredient basil. The chicken pesto signature sandwich was no superstar but provided nourishment for my withering body. Highlight pickle spear and baked chips. I'm too young for this crowd though I adore old fashion charm and wit. I think I rather do Wildflower or Paradise for this cost of blah. At least Paradise has chocolate chippers and Wildflower has the best hand lotion in their bathroom.
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Sylvia T.
Hubby and I have been going here for over a year and I have never done a review... Don't know why because this place is great!!! You have a choice of coffees, which I like, cause i enjoy a robust bold coffee, which they offer. Breakfast has always been hot, ample and delicious. I love their paninis... They will grill on any bread, not just the way the sandwich is posted. Their soups are hot and wonderful, and those salads. .. amazing!!! I have a fetish for lemon bars and what they bake fresh here are sooo yummy, along with the Lemon Pound Cake. .. heaven in a bite!!! Great place to enjoy great food, in a warm, inviting atmosphere. .. Go, you'll love it
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Luz L.
Food is good.Their newest addition to their menu is grilled flats. But for $8.00, their chicken grilled flat is too small. One would need to take at least two orders of those to fill up. Service is good though. Staff is friendly.
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Mindy P.
Placed an online to go order for breakfast and it was ready in a timely manner and the food was great. Lots of options from fresh to fattening, which I love! The best thing about this place is the customer service!!! Totally on point! Very friendly staff that goes above and beyond!!! I really appreciated their efforts!!!
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Henry L.
I placed a simple call-ahead which consisted of 2 orders of Gluten-free toast. I was told it would be ready before I arrived. After a seven minute drive, I arrived. I waited almost 10 minutes while the cook staff looked bewildered and were unable to make 2 simple sides of Gluten-free toast. Unbelievable... If you have an allergy to gluten and you've got other things going such that you don't wish to waste 15 minutes of your time for cooks to remember how to toast gluten-free bread, I wouldn't recommend The Corner Bakery Cafe at Arrowhead Fountain Centre, in Peoria.
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Craig S.
Date 12-4-1010 In the past year I have eaten in your Peoria store not less than 30 times. We use this place to meet with our friends and children. We can come in get something to eat and chat. Tonight my wife and I went there to eat. She ordered a bowl of tomato basil soup and I ordered the same in a bread bowl. The bread bowls just have a small divot in the top for the soup. This divot is much to small for a cup of soup and it spills into the plate. I asked if enough bread could be removes to hold the soup without it spilling onto the plate. Nothing was said. When my order was delivered to the table the person proceeded to tell me that if I wanted it that way in the future they would have to charge me for a bowl of soup instead of a cup. I never asked for any special consideration on the price when I ordered the soup. Would not that of not been the time to tell me that it would cost more to fix the soup the way I wanted ?? The person that delivered the soup then proceeded to lecture me on the fact that I had gotten more than I had paid for. I asked her to please leave. I had to do this twice as she continued to try and lecture. I did not get her name. She was about 5'8" slim light brown hair. Probably 20 or less. I should of called for the manager but at that time I was so mad I just ate my soup and left. I have been eating out for many years. This is the worst service I have ever had. Maybe you think one out of 30 times in the restaurant is acceptable for bad service. I don't!! I did write a letter to the Corporate Office. Lets see if they care?
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Becca N.
What an odd experience. Went in at 9am to purchase two dozen cookies for a meeting. The woman working the counter told me she couldn't give me 2 dozen. I assumed that meant she didn't HAVE 2 dozen. I asked if she had enough for one dozen, and she said, "Oh, we have more than two dozen but if I sell them all to you, I won't have any left." Yes. That's right. Because you would have sold them all. Also, you're a bakery. Last I read, bakeries profit from selling baked goods. Well, apparently not this one. They prefer to hold onto old baked goods rather than expend the energy to make more. Wow. Lesson learned. Won't be coming back to this spot.
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Judith B.
I was disappointed in the food served and the service, but will give them one more try as anyone can have a bad day. Hopefully it will be better next time as I'm looking for some yummy baked goods to comfort my sweet tooth.
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Maddy K.
I was quite pleased with my last trip to Corner Bakery. While their macaroni and cheese is average as best, their salads are fantastic. I especially like the spinach sweet crisp salad. It was delicious! I also tried a lemon bar which was fabulous as well. The bottom was a little hard as if it had been sitting out all day but it was good nonetheless. I got my food to go and found that the service was both polite and prompt. I definitely see myself returning to Corner Bakery in the future!
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Landon G.
Corner Bakery has become our favorite restaurant since moving to the area. My wife and I have explored most of the menu and we have loved everything that we have tried. The breakfasts, the paninis, and the pastas are all wonderful. The black currant tea alone is worth the trip.
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Audrey E.
I feel like this is the perfect place to have lunch with a friend and catch up! Very intimate and cozy feel! I really enjoy there salads and options choose two items and mix it up!
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Shylah C.
My kids and I went for the first time last week. Both kids loved their meals, and my turkey club panini was delicious. The food came out very quick and was cooked to perfection. All of the staff was very friendly.
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Brad W.
Simple lunch order here. Will need to try more items for full review, but it looks like the same menu every other chain mid level sandwich shop offers. Sandwiches, salads, half and half stuff and some pasta. I just ordered the yogurt parfait and it was good sized for $4.50 with alot of vanilla yogurt, blueberries, strawberries and granola. Overall, it was a good version of the parfait and breakfast is available all day and that is where that item is located on the menu. Most places, this item is already pre-made, but I like the fact that it is prepared fresh.
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Jesus D M.
The food was good, and they had a Friendly staff. I tried their Panini's sandwiches and salads, I was expecting something different, but it was good n delicious enough for the price...I'm definitely going back.
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Marina M.
This was exactly how 3 stars are described "A-OK" My mom really wanted a salad so we figured we would try this place out. It was very Panera/Paradise Bakery-esque. Soups, sandwiches, salads. You order at the counter & they bring out your food. I ordered the macaroni & cheese & half of a turkey panini that came with bacon, I asked for no bacon but I should've asked them to sub extra turkey INSTEAD of the bacon. Lesson learned. Food came out quickly & I immediately had to giggle at my sandwich. It was literally the tinniest thinnest piece of turkey with tons of cheese. So I guess you could say it was a grilled cheese with a little turkey o_O Anyways, the macaroni was really tasty & the sandwich was just okay. My mom loved her salad & their teas were delicious! I noticed they are open for breakfast so we may try it again, next time I will be sure to ask for extra meat if I get a sandwich.
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Chuck B.
Hard to find a better salad. Really nice selection of items and you get a pretty decent amount of food for your money. Good service, good atmosphere, clean, and the teas they have are delicious. I've been there 4-5 times already, and will definitely be back.
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Kelly T.
Oh how I've missed you Anaheim scramble! I haven't been here early enough lately to be hungry for breakfast. Anyone who knows me, knows that if its past 9am I'm already hungry for lunch items. So, today after I dropped my daughter off at school my truck seemed to switch to auto-pilot and drove me here.... my stomach agreed! I just can't resist avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese in my scrambled eggs. I tell myself every time on my way here that I'm gonna try the berry almond oatmeal and then I open the front door and I'm hit with the most heavenly scent - yes folks ... bacon. Yummy, crispy, thick, bacon. (See my prior review of their BBLT - LOVE IT!) Iced tea lovers: try the black currant iced tea. Mmmmm. Delish even without sweeteners. (But I'm secretly hoping they'll start serving passion fruit tea as well someday) Hey, I can dream right? Not only does this place serve great food, I really love the relaxed atmosphere. Wish there was a corner bakery in Surprise. Boy, I just want to have my cake and eat it too don't I!
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Shelly G.
Website indicates breakfast scrambles can be gf. Despite saying I'm gf so no toast just potatoes and fruit. They bring toast with my meal (touching my food) and cold potatoes. It goes on. I won't be back. Before we left they did come and apologize and gave us $10 in coupons.
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Robert C.
We stayed at the Sheraton for three nights right across the street from the Arizona center, while attending a business conference. We arrived in Phoenix after a 4 hour drive from the Grand Canyon, and fighting through rush hour traffic to get to our hotel, and were hungry and wanted something fast and filling to eat. Walked across the street, and entered the mall, and there was the Corner Bakery Cafe. The place looked clean, was relatively quiet, and not too busy, so in we went. I ordered the $8 linguine with meatballs special, while my wife ordered the $8.50 Asian wonton salad. The linguine was actually thick egg noodles, with marinara sauce, and two huge meatballs. The meatballs were the size of billiard balls, if not tennis balls. I kid you not -these were the biggest meatballs I have ever seen!. Unfortunately I was so hungry I ate a huge portion of the dish before I could take a picture of it. The wonton salad came in a huge bowl, and could have fed four people. It had crispy wontons in a soy dressing, with good portions of chicken and other vegetables mixed in with the salad. Total for the meal was $16.48 before tip and tax. We came back for two breakfasts. I had the $7 Anaheim scrambler for one meal, which was scrambled eggs with bacon, tomatoes, onion, cheese, and avocado. The next day I had the $7 all American scrambler of scrambled eggs with sausage, toast, and potatoes. My wife had the $4.30 oatmeal for one meal, and the $5.78 Anaheim Panini, with eggs, bacon, green onions, avocado, and cheese on a sourdough, with a side of fruit medley. We will be back to the Corner Bakery Cafe when we come back to Phoenix.
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kara y.
Good friend and I swung into cute cafe, which was totally unfamiliar to me. Initial reaction is that their marketing did a great job. The second reaction is that the kitchen needs to stretch a bit. Reuben is average size but deserves a rye bread, not sweet raisin rye. Thousand island dressing was appreciated. My friend ordered two scrambled eggs; they were served dry and cold. Toast unremarkable. I did grab the nicely prepackaged sweet crisps for home munching. Pretty expensive indulgence.
Another Gourmet sandwich shop on par with Paradise bakery (or Panera Bread for you those of you not from the valley). The food is quality, the prices aren't outrageously high, but there's nothing special about the place that makes me need to run back. I stopped in before a spring training game across the street at the Peoria Sports Complex. Had ham on a pretzel role. The havarti cheese was unexpected delight from the traditional cheeses you get at most sandwich joints, but the salt on the pretzel role was awful. While I understand that people like their pretzels salted, I didn't need all that. After scrapping it off, I enjoyed my sandwich. The small bag of chips are a welcomed, but unnecessary compliment to the meal. Corner Bakery offers up a nice selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. It's worth checking out if you're in near one. But its definitely not worth going out of the way for.
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Sierra P.
Came here on a Sunday because everywhere else was busy. Now I know why this place wasn't. Good was not disgusting but it was not that good. Ordered the anaheim scramble and my boyfriend ordered a panini. Both were flavorless and room temperature. The toast was good but not warm so the butter never melted. Probably will not return.
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Georgie M.
So the question is; will you miss the chocolate chip cookie? We've lived in other places and have really missed the Corner Bakery chain until we found one here. Au Bon Pain is a close second in our book (east of the Mississippi). But my question above is in reference to Paradise Bakery. If Paradise didn't give out those cookies,would we still like them as much? I think not. The Corner Bakery gives good value for the money and I really believe they are more generous with the meat on their sandwiches. CB excel at soups and salads, with interesting takes on some classics. Our favorites soups are their Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup, Roasted Tomato Basil and Mom's Chicken Noodle. We also like their Southwest Avocado salad, Asian Edamame salad, and the Cavatappi Pasta salad. Corner Bakery also gives you some of their home made potato chips with your meal, which you might grow to like over a certain chocolate chip cookie. LOL Expect to pay around $8 or so for lunch, with a drink. Enjoy!
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Erin H.
Always love this place when we're visiting. Polite staff, but Ricardo couldn't be better. Wonderful service and great guy. Thank you, Ricardo
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Rick G.
I've been here several times. I like the area and the layout and the customer service and the food. Usually I arrive early on a weekend morning so I don't know what this place is like during the week. It's never crowded when I arrive early. The coffee is always fresh. The employees are courteous and greet everyone. The food is good. And the restaurant appears clean and neat.
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Chris C.
This is a great place for a fun meal! We love to eat outside. The panini's and salads are fantastic and the pastas are very good too We've eaten here a few times. The first time, 4 months ago, we weren't very impressed but the last few times, the food has been fantastic and the service is much approved! Can't wait to go back!!
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Mackenzie F.
The food is decent but I always turn into a fat kid and order too much. Like 2 drinks, a sammy, a soup and two desserts, too much. Then, by the time I get everything, I have a few bites and am full. BAH!!!!!!! Nothing really tastes great re-heated, AND I DETEST going on Sundays because every family has brunch and there is NO parking. I had to watch a woman in a walker shuffle from parking around the corner to the door, with help from her husband, because all of the handicapped spots were used and the place was PACKED. I enjoy it, every time I go, but I am avoiding Sundays from now on.
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Craig F.
I struggle with this place so much. Several times I've stopped by for something to eat and they would be closed during advertised hours, staff meeting or something else going on. Well I got in last night and had a cup of chili and a cookie for a snack on my way to an appointment. The staff was incredible in a good way, very happy and professional. I was impressed. The food, not so much. The cookie looked over cooked and was okay, the chocolate was pretty gooey, even though the cookie didn't see so fresh. Typically chili is more expensive than soup, which was true here and I wasn't so impressed. It was too hot so I burned the roof of my mouth and it seemed to lack flavor. I'd go if a friend suggested it, but I wouldn't be the one making the suggestion.
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Alina O.
Great location, amazing customer service! ...unfortunately the food is below average and tasteless! I love Paradise Bakery and hoped to find something similar in the area...I was very disappointed.
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Taric W.
This was a sight for sore eyes on Sunday morning. I had a long Saturday night, so a gently-lit room with soft music was the perfect place to get my brunch on. The long line was discouraging, but the staff was speedy, and the ordering process was highly efficient. Take a number, and they'll find you. No more than five minutes later, my order arrived with a smile. It was the advertised lunch item, the "BBLT". I thought the extra 'B' stood for the balsamic vinaigrette that ruined robust, locally-grown tomatoes, and I was wrong. It was emphasis on the supposedly generous portion of average bacon in the sandwich. In that aspect, it was mediocre. To make matters worse, the mayo on the sandwich was...very acidic, to say the least. Wedged between what I believe to be lackluster sourdough, this sandwich tasted way too tart. I don't even like their bread, I can say with confidence it ain't up to snuff after visiting some REAL bakeries in this town. So after looking at the menu online, I see they enjoy taking a simple breakfast/lunch food and spicing it up a little...they shouldn't try so hard. My stomach churns at the thought of them messing up the paninis. Maybe I'll be back to try a breakfast panini, as they were pretty cheap (chicken sausage and apple? Hmm...) Basically, there are some decent items to be had here, I'm sure. But...can you find a better brunch or sandwich for around $10? If you're on Yelp, you already should have. The food is 'meh', but at least the service is great. And that black currant tea. I want a tank to myself.
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Tam F.
I am backlogged on review writing so many will be out of order. I have been to Phoenix 3x's this year already and will be going another 2 times before years end. This past April, when I was in town I met my mom and an old co-worker of hers that I hadn't seen since my baby shower almost 17 years ago now. I had never been to a CB before and since Wildflower hadn't opened yet and Paradise (aka-more options Panera) had already been tried, I was excited to see what this place was about. Like Panera, it is an order at the counter and they bring you your food. They have tons of options for breakfast, lunches and dinners from sandwiches, baked goods and salads. Since I arrived late my mom and her friend Bev were already mid-way through their lunches (this wasn't a planned meeting). I ordered the smaller portion of the Asian Edamame salad adding avocado and water. The young man taking my order was seriously one of the sweetest "kids" I have encountered in a very long time. He explained menu options, we talked about how hard it was working so close to Sun City dealing with all the personality types and so on. They do not have tip jars but he was so sweet that I inquired if they were allowed to take tips. He looked at me as if I was speaking a foreign language. I tipped him and he came from around the corner and gave me a hug. I joined my mom and Bev at the table and the "kid" brought me a piece of cake (not ordered) along with my salad. So sweet. My salad was pretty tasty-the dressing was a bit spicy but tolerable and I liked the food options much better than expected. When we were all done, I gave Bev a hug, and told my mom I was going to get more water to go. The "kid" was on his break having lunch with his GF who then introduced me to her and gave me yet another hug to say thank you. I have never been thanked so much for a $5.00 tip-and it just went to show me how much a little niceness and appreciation can mean to another person. Since this time a I noticed a CB opened locally (review to come) and definitely would go to this location again when in town (after I fulfill my Wildflower Bread Company craving).
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Ryan L.
This place is awesome. Great good. Staff is terrific. Great spot for a lunch or dinner date.
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Bad L.
First time for us as we are usually Paradise Bakery folks. We now hate Paradise Bakery since Panera bought them out. They used to have a great mix of hot Panini and salads, but lost it so we opted to try Corner Bakery. WOW! - were we impressed. It had everything we used to like about Paradise and the food was delish. This will definitely be added to our "go to" restaurant listing.
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Oliver G.
Unbelievable. Food here is great but where can i enjoy my food if i cant sit anywhere? All the tables are dirty, full of dirty plates and no one seems to bus the tables. No we are forced to sit outside where its 96 degrees (Arizona) when we can be eating inside.
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Kent P.
Went back today and had great food and good service! The gal that checked me out asked me to complete the survey on my receipt. So maybe they are trying to turn the bad reviews around. Hope so cause I really like the food when they do it right!
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Stephanie S.
There was a discrepancy with my order...the server was very nice and corrected it promptly. Ordered gluten-free bread--was very excited about it, given I don't get to order it very often in restaurants, but then was told they were out...would suggest keeping more on hand
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Kev C.
Got the chilled berry almond oatmeal and it was delicious. paired perfectly with their dark, robust coffee with a dash of cinnamon. the staff was friendly and the food came to our table in a matter of minutes. i would say slightly higher quality than a Panera / Paradise bakery.
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Holly W.
If you like paraside bakery Do not come here!! Soup isnt good . Salad is so gross! Chicken looks like its plastic rubber!! Customer service isnt bad but i would never ever reccomend this!!!!!!!!!
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Amy Michelle Mosier M.
UPSIDES: Good location, cute decor, soft jazz music, friendly service, wifi, really yummy cheddar broccoli soup (only served Sun. thru Tues.), a good cup of Chai tea for only $2.50 DOWNSIDES: Small portions, by the time you order enough food it gets pricey, could get really crowded if you're there at the wrong time, just okay egg salad, which is made entirely of eggs and not with lettuce like I was thinking, the cute Italian breadsticks are flavorless (have they not heard of garlic?)
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Terri B.
Right what I wanted when I needed it. My father has been very sick for the last two months and I stayed in the La Quinta Inn several times over that period which happens to be across the street from the Corner Bakery. Every morning I would get a double shot latte with a breakfast to go. Perfect latte every time. The girls were really nice and the service was fast and good. I tried all of their oatmeal breakfast bowls and an egg sandwich. Everything was tasty and healthy. A welcome stop every morning. Thank you!
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Bri B.
This place was just okay. I got a peppermint mocha and it was watery. However, my panini was very good. My Grandma got a cinnamon roll and she seemed a little disappointed because it didn't seem "fresh" (and we got there pretty early in the AM). Their servers though were SO kind. We got a few free samples from the bakery. So there were some highs and lows to our visit.
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Sanford R.
I actually really like Corner Bakery Cafe! The only downside is that it is pretty expensive for what I like to order. I usually can't help getting both the Pesto Cavatappi and the Reuben Panini, because they both are so good. I prefer this to Paradise Bakery. I think the food is better and I like the atmosphere here a lot more too. Its a very calm and cozy place to enjoy a nice meal.
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Jim W.
Panera? Paradise? Wildflower? Corner Bakery? I would rank them: 1. Wildflower 2. ? 3. ? 4. Panera 5. Corner Bakery 6. Paradise Bakery This is of course only a ranking of these upscale concept sort of places where you can order things like soup or salad & half a sandwich and a muffin or cookie. And you can pull out your laptop and use free wifi (often what brings me in).
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Ron P.
Went for breakfast to try for the first time. Ordered the baked French toast. Eggs were over cooked, bacon was cold and French toast was more like a bread pudding.
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Mary S.
First time here. The place was clean and cozy. We decided to split the Turkey Pretzel sandwich as neither of us were real hungry. When we got up to the counter to order I saw they had whoppie pies. Well, I have never had one before so we bought 1 and shared that too. The sandwich was real good and I really liked the pretzel bread. The manager came over to see how our meal was and even chatted with us for a bit. There isn't one near us here in Mesa, but if we are on the west side again we would defiantly go back.
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Tevis T.
We've eaten here frequently but have cut back due to poor service and high prices, compared to other bakery cafe's in the area. Paradise and Wildflower are both within a mile or two (Arrowhead locations), and offer more choices. Recently, when presented with a problem, manager on duty expressed no desire to resolve.
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Shelley P.
I enjoy meeting friends & family at here, it's good food & comfortable. It's a little pricy but overall good
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Deb L.
I have a bad feeling about the longevity of this one. I went in wanting to be impressed.It looks super cute and just my style from the outside ..how can you go wrong with the word Bakery in the title? But after eating there I can say the food was just meh... my kids both commented it was just okay and they even had some of the baked goods. The decor is part bistro/ part old time feel .. looks cute with baked goods in covered glass tiers on the counter. The service is just like Paradise or Wildflower Bread ..but the food is not as good or creative in my book. My chopped salad was chopped so small that I couldn't quite eat it and wished I had a spoon. Flavor in the salad was uninspired and got old quick . As my oldest said " I can't quite see us going back".
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Nick V.
This is a solid lunch choice. I prefer it to the other area bakery type lunch places. I was in last week and had the chopped salad and a cup of chili. Both were excellent but the salad was top notch. The friendly staff keep the tables bussed and clean. The hazelnut coffee here is very good too.
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Kristina N.
I recently went to this location and enjoyed a great breakfast. Unfortunately, shortly there after mystery charges started appearing on my debit card. It is the only place I utilized my debit card recently, so I am positive it was them. Thank god the bank straightened it all out and I got my money back, but I will never eat here again.
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Heather Y.
Sigh, I eating a meal and then thinking to myself why do I have to pay for this crap. I could've done it better in my own kitchen. I had a 1/2 Chicken Pomodori Panini with a side salad, a tea, and a pecan cinnamon rugelach. Sandwich had roasted chicken that was rubbery and the bread didn't taste like anything. Side salad, tomatoes way too ripe, should have been thrown out not served and croutons were soggy. The tea was thick tasting, like there was too much tea and not enough water. The rugelach was actually decent, crispy and sweet. And it's a BIG downer when you see an employee walk over to the food station, grab a pickle with his bare hands and start crunching away on it. This place was an overall disappointment. I have eaten here before, so I should have known better.
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Cornell W.
After a night of drunken partying, my friend Taric and I had a long, hot, walk home. And we saw this place so decided to walk in. Before even hitting the door, I noticed an older couple leaving. They saw us, Urban people, and stared a little longer than my comfort level normally allows. I rolled my eyes as we entered. First thing was a nice blast of cold air. I liked that. The atmosphere was exactly what you would expect of a bakery cafe. Dark stained wood. No ceiling. And some upbeat trumpet based jazz playing, the volume turned up higher than normal. The line was slightly long, but fast moving. When you first come in, there is a paper menu on the table, and unless you have great vision, with a hint of magnification attributes, I suggest you grab one. Apparently, all their food is homegrown. Which gave me hope for a more delicious meal. But of course, this also drives the prices a little higher. When we got to the cashier, I ordered the Anaheim Scrambler. Which is described as scrambled eggs with bacon, cheese, tomato, and topped with avocado pieces. I got a large pre-made/homemade lemonade. Overall $10.00 Taric got his food first after we sat down, and it took him eating a whole half a sandwich before I got my food... My plate certainly looked impressive. A standard helping of eggs. I cup of assorted fresh looking fruit. And two half slices of their own wheat bread. The eggs were fantastic, in my opinion. They were cooked perfectly. And the bacon and cheese was delicious as well. However the best part was the avocado! It enhanced the meal perfectly. The fruit was fresh. The lemonade good. The bread was a little dry, which was disappointing considering this was a bakery, and I expected fresh bread. In the end, I was satisfied. The price matched the quality. Next time, during the colder seasons, I want to try their coffee. And their black tea, which according to Taric is the best black tea of all time!?!?!?!
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Ayesha S.
I had a friend in college who would rave about Corner Bakery and make special trips to Chicago just to get their baked goods. Needless to say, this place had been hyped up as a pretty solid chain. So, when they opened up shop here in Peoria, I was pumped. Like many other reviewers have commented, it really is just okay. It really is more like a 2.75 star, but something in me doesn't want to round up to the 3-star. I usually get the Santa Fe salad (sans chicken) and it is just fine. The baked goods that I have had weren't worth the calories (if I'm going to eat that kind of stuff, it better be worth it). The service is pretty attentive- although they are randomly psycho about retrieving the number cards they use to give you your order. I'd rather go to Chipotle.
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Ken S.
So, i have been on a so called diet lately and just wasn't really in the mood for heavy, greasy food. I was on my way to meeting a friend for a movie preview of Green Lantern and was driving around arrowhead area and passed several restaurants and decided it was either corner bakery or hooters (tough decision, i know). Never been to corner bakery, so I decided "lets give it a go". I walk in and I like the atmosphere of the restaurant, it is kinda like a quaint little cafe in a small town. At least the vibe you get even though it is a spacious restaurant with plenty of tables. The tables are not crowded though, you get your space. On to the reason you would read this review, the food. I ordered the green chile and chicken panini. I enjoyed it very much. I have had many paninis and most are lacking in one important area: The bread. If you are a sandwich lover, you know the bread is the MOST important part. The panini was grilled to perfection, it was actually crispy and even had some blackened edges (This is a good thing, so many places under toast/grill the bread to where its not even crispy). The chicken and chile tasted wonderful as well. The sandwich was a healthy portion with chips and a slice of pickle for $7.50 was well worth it. The 2.25 for a large soda was a little high, but I understand these days thats where they make there money... I will be back and my search for a great panini is over...
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Felicia P.
I found this place while educating said "man-friend" on the joys of using the yelp phone app instead of dining at IHOP or Denny's. I really liked the in and out feel. Order at the front take a number food appears. I like it. The coffee was actually really good too. The food was so/so. I really did enjoy the atmosphere. Interesting layout and decor. We will be back I'm sure.
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Michael A.
Hot food and quick service. Just need to check your coffee levels better when it slows down. Thanks for a nice morning. American Scramble was perfect and hit the spot and was only about $6.99 or so.
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Heather J.
Sometimes the third try isn't the charm. I dropped by Corner Bakery around 10:30 this morning to pick up something to take with me to work. As usual, the space was charming and clean and they had someone ready and waiting to take my order. I decided to order something I hadn't tried before and went with the Chopped Salad. I sat down to wait. And I waited. And waited. And watched a bunch of employees standing around doing nothing. And waited. And listened to the manager whine to another employee like a sad sorority girl -- right in front of me. And waited. If it were possible to grow lettuce in 20 minutes, I would think that's what happened because I was the only one waiting for an order (there were a couple of other people there, but they already had their food). Ugh. Seriously disappointing. And my salad was nothing to get excited about. I enjoyed my other two visits...but there is nothing I hate worse than not knowing what kind of service I'll get on my next trip. You have to be consistent to get 5-stars in my book and with so many other choices in the area, it'll be awhile before I give them another try.
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Laura M.
I'd been wanting to check out the Corner Bakery for a while and finally had the opportunity to last week. For four adults, we paid just over $40.00 for meals/drinks, which seemed a bit pricey, but I suppose everything is nowdays. I had the Chicken Tortilla soup, Uptown Turkey sandwich and a mixed green side salad in the form of the sandwich/soup combo with a side salad. The hubs had the Bavarian Ham sandwich; my Daddy-O had the same but with a cup of lentil soup and Mama had the Uptown turkey sandwich and cup of Cream of Broccoli soup. We all were really impressed with how fresh and delicious our meals were. Man, that Chicken Tortilla soup is SO delicious! (but I am a self proclaimed soup lover so no surprise there) We arrived around 1pm so they were busy with the lunch crowd and the tables weren't cleaned as quickly as they could have been. (I had to mention to the gal at the cash register that there were no clean tables) But they had three guys come out and clean up the handful of dirty tables INSTANTLY. And the manager even came up to me and apoligized; which was unnecessary but refreshing. If you haven't tried this place out, I would highly suggest you give it a try for yourself. I'd venture to say you won't be sorry.
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Mary M.
Lunchtime was weird. Their credit card machine was down and they had to go old school with that. There was one poor dude whos credit card was declined 3 times and the manager said that it was not their system. Until my work credit card was declined. Anyway, the food was very so-so, service was attentive and I wished that I liked it more than that. I am still a fan on Paradise Bakery, though I am not sure that I have Yelped anyone of them. Put that on the list to do.
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Kacy G.
The cafe definitely has an interesting concept of ordering and paying first. Which I thought was a great idea. It was awesome to also know the nutrition facts of what you ate and have healthy alternatives. However when I got my apple chicken sausage Paganini (thin choice) It was definitely not as big as the pictures made it seem. It was a good thing I added a bowl of fruit, which was nice but was definitely not fresh. Overall it was very reasonable priced and the food was average. The staff was great though 4 stars on their behalf.
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Tracy K.
I heard about this place from an acquaintance and thought I'd give it a try. It just opened recently, so I figured it was worth a lunch trip to see if it was any different than your typical chain "cafe." The verdict -- not really. It is a mix between Wildflower Bread Company and Paradise Bakery. The food is so-so -- not as good as Wildflower, but slightly better than Paradise Bakery. I had their panini and soup combo. The panini was fine and for the soup I had chicken tortilla, which I must say was pretty tasty. Their bakery selections, however, did look delicious! And they do catering, which might be nice if your having a small gathering or a work meeting. The staff seemed very friendly and helpful. I was greeted by a "hostess" when I entered and then directed by another "hostess" to an open ordering station. The dinning area is pretty large, with plenty of places to sit as well as a good sized patio. All in all, it was a nice experience. The food wasn't anything spectacular -- and for being what it was, was kind of overpriced -- but decent nevertheless. I am not sure if I'll go out of my way to visit here again, but if I'm in the area, I may stop by.
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Cathy W.
Stopped in for breakfast. Staff was friendly. Took a little longer than expected to get our American scrambles. When we started eating we found the food to be cold. The eggs weren't just cold they tasted as if they had been refrigerated and not warmed up enough. Wouldn't have even gone if we had known the food was all made beforehand.
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Cathleen C.
I expected a Paradise Bakery experience the first time I went, and was pleasantly impressed. Similar fare, but better. I've been there only once for breakfast -- their oatmeal is delicious! My nearly-ninety-year-old mother and I have gone back several times for lunch. As at Paradise, you can get the three-salad sample. But I think the salads at Corner Bakery are far more creative. The Harvest Salad is especially yummy. I'm really interested in the Ginger Asparagus Couscous Salad, but -- alas -- I don't like cucumbers and they're already mixed in. Every one of their soups has delighted. The sandwiches that we've tried have all been good, but so far I haven't run into anything particularly special. What is special is the service. Though they can't take the cucumbers out of the Asparagus Salad, they *did* take the bread off my mom's grilled Reuben sandwich. She can't eat bread, but really wanted my sister or me to get the Reuben just so she could have a taste. Instead, the cooks made up a delicious sandwich for her -- sans bread. The entire staff is very accommodating. I'm following Weight Watchers right now, so haven't been able to graze the baked goods yet. But I've been assured by my sisters and mother that everything is great! None of us can go by 83rd Avenue now without picking up a package of Sweet Crisps to take home to Mom. As far as Weight Watchers... Their 3-Lentil Soup/Half-Sandwich combo keeps your points right there in the safe zone. Just pick their tuna or Bavarian turkey for your half sandwich. Oh, and they have free wifi. So if you want a place to go to enjoy food, not have to rush, not have a wait-staff in your face, but know that they'll be there to help when you need it, I recommend Corner Bakery Cafe.
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Laurel G.
Ah easily one of my favorite places to dine out! My husband and I eat here at least twice a month and love going for breakfast and lunch!! Delicious oatmeal, sandwiches, and chocolate bunt cakes keep me coming back!!
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Jack N.
Dear Lord, please let my childrens soccer games be near Matts Big Breakfast and far, far away from any of the awful chains on Bell. Do you want to throw away a chance at an awesome Saturday breakfast? Come on down to corner bakery. God knows why I would ever return to this place. There are so many great bfast spots out there but even crappy Denny's is better than this. My wife asked for ice for her not fresh lemonade And was told they don't know if they have any. This is Arizona a freakin desert for Petes sake. Then I asked for my potatoes to be extra crispy b/c I remember the last time they were cold and undercooked then she pointed to a metal bowl on the counter and said they are already cooked. Yuck! Who the hell doesn't cook when you order? Even fast food does that. I should have turned around and walked out but we were running late for our nephews soccer game. Not that this place is even fast. You would think with their precooked food I would have my meal by now as I am writing this with their wifi. "Do you think our eggs will at least be fresh?" My wife asked. I was thinking the same thing. The food came out and it was disgusting as predicted. The potatoes tasted like they were a week old and ran over by a dump truck. The egg scramble was edible but I could have cooked a better one after drinking a fifth of tequila. Even the bread was cold and stale. That takes some serious technique. This place is neither a good meal, quick, a value, or even worth the plumbing in the building. If we all stick together and never return they will be forced to shut down. I know I won't be back. Ever.
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Jessica H.
They used to be a bit better, the portion sizes were smaller and just perfect. Their soups are really good, the scramblers are better, the sandwiches are amazing, I love that you can have a healthy breakfast here. The Ravioli is to die for!!! Overall, I love it and I go again and again and again. :)
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Ross K.
Great food! Their catering is awesome. They will make your party or meeting unforgettable.
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Melanie P.
I've been here a couple of time and thought I'd stop in to use the inter-net and grab some lunch, a change from my usual stop at Starbucks. Corner Bakery's inter-net is so slow. I can't get some of the work done that I really wanted to. I love their sandwiches, salads, and breakfast rolls, but if I can hop on the inter-net to take care of a couple of things, it doesn't work too well for me. I'll be back, just not as often - and not with intentions of using my computer. Please increase your inter-net speed!
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Matt R.
It's like Paradise Bakery but with a more diverse and far better menu.
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Lauren D.
So cute. The food is phenomenal, great meeting or planning space. Huge menu. Significantly better than Panera or Paradise Bakery.
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Sherita B.
For another day of research, I found myself at The Corner Bakery Cafe. I indulged in a banana bundt cake and an iced tea. I was there from 3:30pm - 7:30pm and enjoyed the homely feel. The tables are made of oak and the seats of leather. It was very comfortable, and the staff there were friendly. I will definitely keep The Corner Bakery Cafe in mind on days that I need somewhere quiet to work and enjoy a light meal or fresh baked treat.
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Albert H.
After several visits I'm losing enthusiasm for this place. Soups can be quite good, and soup/sandwich combos are good as well - but the prices start to add up quickly for the sort of food you're getting. Add a cookie and soft drink and you've quickly passed $10 for a simple lunch. The little roll that comes with the soup is pathetic.
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Ashley W.
Went here for dinner a couple nights ago with the boyfriend and we had a nice time! I got the bavarian sandwich/caeser salad combo (my sandwich was turkey onion mayo/mustard and lettuce on pretzel bread yummy!) and the salad was good. The boy got the club panini and chicken noodle soup. Apparently his was so good I wasn't able to try more than a tiny nibble...haha. Their iced tea was DELICIOUS. Overall, I'd go back. :)
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Kayla S.
Ate breakfast and the Anaheim panini was excellent. Nice atmosphere and great baked goods.
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Ginger O.
The menu selection is nice. Hot pastas, paninis, sandwiches, soup, and salads with lots of "sweets" for dessert. The only problem we've had there is as follows: we were there for dinner one night and decided to get salads. It took forever for them to bring them out and when they did, the lettuce was so cold it hurt our teeth to chew and the chicken was still frozen. Frozen chicken! The manager stopped by to ask how everything is and, while he was a very friendly guy, when I told him our chicken was frozen he said, "oh let me see what's going on back there." He left and never came back. We were pretty much the only people there. (who thinks of going to corner bakery for dinner on a Friday night) I would have appreciated an offer for a new dinner selection or something. We suffered through our frozen chicken salad and left.
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Chad L.
Glad to have a corner bakery nearby. The pesto chicken sandwich is always excellent and the bakery items are delightful.
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Shhhh H.
I've been there a couple times. I like it more than paradise bakery, but havent been to wildflower recently, or panera at all. I thought the club panini was really good. A bit pricey, but that's how all of them are. I've had good service here.
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Tiny D.
I went to this cafe with my husband after anxiously waiting several months for it to open up for business. Well, I got my hopes up because it really wasn't anything that great. I was expecting an ABUNDANCE of bakery goodies, but they don't have that much. I have seen better quality and selection at another bakery I go to in Sun City. All they had was two little displays of baked goods, some of which pretty tasty, like their cheesecake brownies and mini bundt cakes, but still...I wasn't that impressed. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu with things like croissant sandwiches, or scrambled eggs or french toast. The portion size is pretty small and the price is pretty affordable. It's sort of like Mcdonalds. I ordered the raisin french toast, which came with two strips of bacon, a small piece of french toast and a small cup of fruit for under $6.00. Fountain drinks are seperate and are not included in the meal, so that's another $2.00. I should of went to IHOP. The thing that really annoyed me though, was the staff. Upon entering the cafe, I was greeted by what I assume was a hostess, although she didn't seat us because it's self-seating. She was awfully chipper and fake, I presume because they just opened for business and she was extra happy to be there? She then asked us if we had ever dined there before, as if dining there and trying to figure out what to do was quantum physics or something. The cashiers were also pretty overly-chipper and it seemed insincere. Also, when we went to get our drinks, (and also the entire time we were eating) there was a self-important looking manager talking with one of his fellow collegues rudely standing dead center in front of the soda fountain. He was polite in greeting us, but him and his collegue just would not budge from that spot and were completely blocking traffic in front of the soda machine. He just kept standing there with his little clipboard, discussing exciting changes and oversees of this new cafe. It was so rude. I had to keep going around him to get my drink and condiments. He was completely oblivious to his rudeness. All in all, I doubt I'll go back here. I paid freakin' $8.00 total for some little dinky breakfast, when I could have went to Micky D's and got it for $4. Plus the staff is so phoney bologna and need to turn it down a notch.
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Moses Z.
This place is ok. Not too expensive and better than eating at subway. Oh they have free wifi and coke zero. All and all its good but not the sandwich shop I've been searching for. Sometimes I think ill never find it.
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Lynne R.
Good food here. Nice atmosphere. Food a bit pricey, but if you share, it's not too bad. The Pecan Bar is awesome.
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Erika Lin P.
I love the look of this place and always drive by the one in San Diego. After having crappy coffee all day at my hotel, I was in need of a decent cup. I ordered a latte and received a cappuccino. Whatever, the sixteen year old at the counter isn't working at Starbucks. The espresso was decent and the foam was nice... I didn't complain. My banana walnut pound cake was a gritty, sugary disaster. The sandwiches looked good though.
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Sara W.
I recently moved into the area and was referred here. I was hoping to find something like Panera. Well I did!!! The customer service has always been great and in off hours it's pretty empty. Great environment to get some homework done.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Jill C.
ARROWHEAD HONDA can't put into words how AWESOME Brandon has been. The catering for 90+ has been spectacular and the food is mmmm Good! One of the best Cesar Salads and all the pastas are very flavorful and creamy. We fell in love with their catering and food. Brandon has even gone out of his way to surprise some of us with individual lunches. Keep it Brandon and Corner Bakery Cafe.
(4)Jason C.
I'd definitely skip this place I your in any sort of rush, with your children or both. in the evenings it appears as though they have a robust staff of two people working. Which apparently means they need to make one order at a time. I'm not looking for fast food at a place like this, but 45 minutes for pasta? After posting this, it turns out they FORGOT to make my food and bring it to my table...BRAVO !
(1)Scott W.
I had never been to a Corner Bakery before and when I was eating somewhere a while back it showed up on my phone when I was checking in. I saw it opened at 6AM so I gave it a try. The food was decent. The price was reasonable. The wait for the food was not too long. At 6 on a Wednesday it certainly was not hopping, there was only one other customer while I was there. Everything was well stocked at the station. There was certainly a soulless corporate vibe to the place, the open room with no noise in it except the women behind the counter talking certainly did not help. Now that I know what it is, it would not bother me to eat at another one if I was traveling.
(3)Aaron A.
Nice place with a lot of choices and good quality food. I usually go here for breakfast and love their panini sandwiches. Good food, just a little expensive and a little boring inside. I would give CBC 3 1/2 stars because I like it more than 3stars but not worth 4. Main reason is there is a lot of competition between bakery cages in the area. Paradise is down the street and Wildflower is opening up soon. Hopefully more more competition the bakery cafes will try harder to be better! Overall good solid sport for breakfast and lunch.
(3)Jenn W.
I am a sucker for a good soup, sandwich and sweet treat...as you can imagine, this place does it for me. I enjoyed my sandwich (chicken pesto), soup (chicken tortilla) and my desert (fudge brownie) - they are were all really good. The area where this location really shined - the customer service. From the order to busing the table, all of the staff I encountered was super friendly and willing to go the extra mile for great customer service.
(4)Stephanie F.
5 stars for the amazing California breakfast sandwich with a hot chocolate to drink. I add a splash of the amaretto flavored coffee to that and it's outstanding. The Oreo cheesecake brownie is pretty spot on too!
(5)Abby D.
This was my first time going to corner bakery. It was $11.00 for an egg sandwich with a coke. It was so greasy it was barely edible. I got my food to go and I didn't feel like driving back to complain. I definitely will not go here again. I wouldn't recommend this place at all.
(1)Kay G.
Very disappointing. Asked for a large iced coffee and wasn't told that this comes in one size only and that is small. This despite the fact that they have large iced drink cups and the coffee is just sitting out. Ordered a scramble and was not asked if I wanted fruit or potatoes and was just given fruit. Then told it would be 15 minutes if I wanted potatoes instead. Once I got it, it was literally just a plate of eggs. I could have made this at home for a fraction of the price. Portions were small and price was expensive for the quantity and quality of the food. Liked the look of their lunch menu but due to the disappointing breakfast will probably not come back to try it.
(1)ViVi S.
Trapped on the wrong side and super starved after my workout, this was not the fix I needed. It is average on food, great on customer service. I like the cute corner spots to eat as I wanted to be hidden from anyone at this point. Ordered half sandwich/soup combo. Meh. The tomato basil was chunky, too sweet and missing the main ingredient basil. The chicken pesto signature sandwich was no superstar but provided nourishment for my withering body. Highlight pickle spear and baked chips. I'm too young for this crowd though I adore old fashion charm and wit. I think I rather do Wildflower or Paradise for this cost of blah. At least Paradise has chocolate chippers and Wildflower has the best hand lotion in their bathroom.
(2)Sylvia T.
Hubby and I have been going here for over a year and I have never done a review... Don't know why because this place is great!!! You have a choice of coffees, which I like, cause i enjoy a robust bold coffee, which they offer. Breakfast has always been hot, ample and delicious. I love their paninis... They will grill on any bread, not just the way the sandwich is posted. Their soups are hot and wonderful, and those salads. .. amazing!!! I have a fetish for lemon bars and what they bake fresh here are sooo yummy, along with the Lemon Pound Cake. .. heaven in a bite!!! Great place to enjoy great food, in a warm, inviting atmosphere. .. Go, you'll love it
(5)Luz L.
Food is good.Their newest addition to their menu is grilled flats. But for $8.00, their chicken grilled flat is too small. One would need to take at least two orders of those to fill up. Service is good though. Staff is friendly.
(4)Mindy P.
Placed an online to go order for breakfast and it was ready in a timely manner and the food was great. Lots of options from fresh to fattening, which I love! The best thing about this place is the customer service!!! Totally on point! Very friendly staff that goes above and beyond!!! I really appreciated their efforts!!!
(5)Henry L.
I placed a simple call-ahead which consisted of 2 orders of Gluten-free toast. I was told it would be ready before I arrived. After a seven minute drive, I arrived. I waited almost 10 minutes while the cook staff looked bewildered and were unable to make 2 simple sides of Gluten-free toast. Unbelievable... If you have an allergy to gluten and you've got other things going such that you don't wish to waste 15 minutes of your time for cooks to remember how to toast gluten-free bread, I wouldn't recommend The Corner Bakery Cafe at Arrowhead Fountain Centre, in Peoria.
(1)Craig S.
Date 12-4-1010 In the past year I have eaten in your Peoria store not less than 30 times. We use this place to meet with our friends and children. We can come in get something to eat and chat. Tonight my wife and I went there to eat. She ordered a bowl of tomato basil soup and I ordered the same in a bread bowl. The bread bowls just have a small divot in the top for the soup. This divot is much to small for a cup of soup and it spills into the plate. I asked if enough bread could be removes to hold the soup without it spilling onto the plate. Nothing was said. When my order was delivered to the table the person proceeded to tell me that if I wanted it that way in the future they would have to charge me for a bowl of soup instead of a cup. I never asked for any special consideration on the price when I ordered the soup. Would not that of not been the time to tell me that it would cost more to fix the soup the way I wanted ?? The person that delivered the soup then proceeded to lecture me on the fact that I had gotten more than I had paid for. I asked her to please leave. I had to do this twice as she continued to try and lecture. I did not get her name. She was about 5'8" slim light brown hair. Probably 20 or less. I should of called for the manager but at that time I was so mad I just ate my soup and left. I have been eating out for many years. This is the worst service I have ever had. Maybe you think one out of 30 times in the restaurant is acceptable for bad service. I don't!! I did write a letter to the Corporate Office. Lets see if they care?
(1)Becca N.
What an odd experience. Went in at 9am to purchase two dozen cookies for a meeting. The woman working the counter told me she couldn't give me 2 dozen. I assumed that meant she didn't HAVE 2 dozen. I asked if she had enough for one dozen, and she said, "Oh, we have more than two dozen but if I sell them all to you, I won't have any left." Yes. That's right. Because you would have sold them all. Also, you're a bakery. Last I read, bakeries profit from selling baked goods. Well, apparently not this one. They prefer to hold onto old baked goods rather than expend the energy to make more. Wow. Lesson learned. Won't be coming back to this spot.
(1)Judith B.
I was disappointed in the food served and the service, but will give them one more try as anyone can have a bad day. Hopefully it will be better next time as I'm looking for some yummy baked goods to comfort my sweet tooth.
(3)Maddy K.
I was quite pleased with my last trip to Corner Bakery. While their macaroni and cheese is average as best, their salads are fantastic. I especially like the spinach sweet crisp salad. It was delicious! I also tried a lemon bar which was fabulous as well. The bottom was a little hard as if it had been sitting out all day but it was good nonetheless. I got my food to go and found that the service was both polite and prompt. I definitely see myself returning to Corner Bakery in the future!
(4)Landon G.
Corner Bakery has become our favorite restaurant since moving to the area. My wife and I have explored most of the menu and we have loved everything that we have tried. The breakfasts, the paninis, and the pastas are all wonderful. The black currant tea alone is worth the trip.
(5)Audrey E.
I feel like this is the perfect place to have lunch with a friend and catch up! Very intimate and cozy feel! I really enjoy there salads and options choose two items and mix it up!
(4)Shylah C.
My kids and I went for the first time last week. Both kids loved their meals, and my turkey club panini was delicious. The food came out very quick and was cooked to perfection. All of the staff was very friendly.
(5)Brad W.
Simple lunch order here. Will need to try more items for full review, but it looks like the same menu every other chain mid level sandwich shop offers. Sandwiches, salads, half and half stuff and some pasta. I just ordered the yogurt parfait and it was good sized for $4.50 with alot of vanilla yogurt, blueberries, strawberries and granola. Overall, it was a good version of the parfait and breakfast is available all day and that is where that item is located on the menu. Most places, this item is already pre-made, but I like the fact that it is prepared fresh.
(4)Jesus D M.
The food was good, and they had a Friendly staff. I tried their Panini's sandwiches and salads, I was expecting something different, but it was good n delicious enough for the price...I'm definitely going back.
(4)Marina M.
This was exactly how 3 stars are described "A-OK" My mom really wanted a salad so we figured we would try this place out. It was very Panera/Paradise Bakery-esque. Soups, sandwiches, salads. You order at the counter & they bring out your food. I ordered the macaroni & cheese & half of a turkey panini that came with bacon, I asked for no bacon but I should've asked them to sub extra turkey INSTEAD of the bacon. Lesson learned. Food came out quickly & I immediately had to giggle at my sandwich. It was literally the tinniest thinnest piece of turkey with tons of cheese. So I guess you could say it was a grilled cheese with a little turkey o_O Anyways, the macaroni was really tasty & the sandwich was just okay. My mom loved her salad & their teas were delicious! I noticed they are open for breakfast so we may try it again, next time I will be sure to ask for extra meat if I get a sandwich.
(3)Chuck B.
Hard to find a better salad. Really nice selection of items and you get a pretty decent amount of food for your money. Good service, good atmosphere, clean, and the teas they have are delicious. I've been there 4-5 times already, and will definitely be back.
(4)Kelly T.
Oh how I've missed you Anaheim scramble! I haven't been here early enough lately to be hungry for breakfast. Anyone who knows me, knows that if its past 9am I'm already hungry for lunch items. So, today after I dropped my daughter off at school my truck seemed to switch to auto-pilot and drove me here.... my stomach agreed! I just can't resist avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese in my scrambled eggs. I tell myself every time on my way here that I'm gonna try the berry almond oatmeal and then I open the front door and I'm hit with the most heavenly scent - yes folks ... bacon. Yummy, crispy, thick, bacon. (See my prior review of their BBLT - LOVE IT!) Iced tea lovers: try the black currant iced tea. Mmmmm. Delish even without sweeteners. (But I'm secretly hoping they'll start serving passion fruit tea as well someday) Hey, I can dream right? Not only does this place serve great food, I really love the relaxed atmosphere. Wish there was a corner bakery in Surprise. Boy, I just want to have my cake and eat it too don't I!
(5)Shelly G.
Website indicates breakfast scrambles can be gf. Despite saying I'm gf so no toast just potatoes and fruit. They bring toast with my meal (touching my food) and cold potatoes. It goes on. I won't be back. Before we left they did come and apologize and gave us $10 in coupons.
(1)Robert C.
We stayed at the Sheraton for three nights right across the street from the Arizona center, while attending a business conference. We arrived in Phoenix after a 4 hour drive from the Grand Canyon, and fighting through rush hour traffic to get to our hotel, and were hungry and wanted something fast and filling to eat. Walked across the street, and entered the mall, and there was the Corner Bakery Cafe. The place looked clean, was relatively quiet, and not too busy, so in we went. I ordered the $8 linguine with meatballs special, while my wife ordered the $8.50 Asian wonton salad. The linguine was actually thick egg noodles, with marinara sauce, and two huge meatballs. The meatballs were the size of billiard balls, if not tennis balls. I kid you not -these were the biggest meatballs I have ever seen!. Unfortunately I was so hungry I ate a huge portion of the dish before I could take a picture of it. The wonton salad came in a huge bowl, and could have fed four people. It had crispy wontons in a soy dressing, with good portions of chicken and other vegetables mixed in with the salad. Total for the meal was $16.48 before tip and tax. We came back for two breakfasts. I had the $7 Anaheim scrambler for one meal, which was scrambled eggs with bacon, tomatoes, onion, cheese, and avocado. The next day I had the $7 all American scrambler of scrambled eggs with sausage, toast, and potatoes. My wife had the $4.30 oatmeal for one meal, and the $5.78 Anaheim Panini, with eggs, bacon, green onions, avocado, and cheese on a sourdough, with a side of fruit medley. We will be back to the Corner Bakery Cafe when we come back to Phoenix.
(5)kara y.
Good friend and I swung into cute cafe, which was totally unfamiliar to me. Initial reaction is that their marketing did a great job. The second reaction is that the kitchen needs to stretch a bit. Reuben is average size but deserves a rye bread, not sweet raisin rye. Thousand island dressing was appreciated. My friend ordered two scrambled eggs; they were served dry and cold. Toast unremarkable. I did grab the nicely prepackaged sweet crisps for home munching. Pretty expensive indulgence.
(2)Luciana L.
Nice décor, nice service, nice food. Great variety of salads, soups, and sandwiches to choose from. Loved that i could get a breakfast sandwich at lunch. Made me happy.
(4)Richard R.
Another Gourmet sandwich shop on par with Paradise bakery (or Panera Bread for you those of you not from the valley). The food is quality, the prices aren't outrageously high, but there's nothing special about the place that makes me need to run back. I stopped in before a spring training game across the street at the Peoria Sports Complex. Had ham on a pretzel role. The havarti cheese was unexpected delight from the traditional cheeses you get at most sandwich joints, but the salt on the pretzel role was awful. While I understand that people like their pretzels salted, I didn't need all that. After scrapping it off, I enjoyed my sandwich. The small bag of chips are a welcomed, but unnecessary compliment to the meal. Corner Bakery offers up a nice selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. It's worth checking out if you're in near one. But its definitely not worth going out of the way for.
(3)Sierra P.
Came here on a Sunday because everywhere else was busy. Now I know why this place wasn't. Good was not disgusting but it was not that good. Ordered the anaheim scramble and my boyfriend ordered a panini. Both were flavorless and room temperature. The toast was good but not warm so the butter never melted. Probably will not return.
(2)Georgie M.
So the question is; will you miss the chocolate chip cookie? We've lived in other places and have really missed the Corner Bakery chain until we found one here. Au Bon Pain is a close second in our book (east of the Mississippi). But my question above is in reference to Paradise Bakery. If Paradise didn't give out those cookies,would we still like them as much? I think not. The Corner Bakery gives good value for the money and I really believe they are more generous with the meat on their sandwiches. CB excel at soups and salads, with interesting takes on some classics. Our favorites soups are their Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup, Roasted Tomato Basil and Mom's Chicken Noodle. We also like their Southwest Avocado salad, Asian Edamame salad, and the Cavatappi Pasta salad. Corner Bakery also gives you some of their home made potato chips with your meal, which you might grow to like over a certain chocolate chip cookie. LOL Expect to pay around $8 or so for lunch, with a drink. Enjoy!
(4)Erin H.
Always love this place when we're visiting. Polite staff, but Ricardo couldn't be better. Wonderful service and great guy. Thank you, Ricardo
(5)Rick G.
I've been here several times. I like the area and the layout and the customer service and the food. Usually I arrive early on a weekend morning so I don't know what this place is like during the week. It's never crowded when I arrive early. The coffee is always fresh. The employees are courteous and greet everyone. The food is good. And the restaurant appears clean and neat.
(4)Chris C.
This is a great place for a fun meal! We love to eat outside. The panini's and salads are fantastic and the pastas are very good too We've eaten here a few times. The first time, 4 months ago, we weren't very impressed but the last few times, the food has been fantastic and the service is much approved! Can't wait to go back!!
(5)Mackenzie F.
The food is decent but I always turn into a fat kid and order too much. Like 2 drinks, a sammy, a soup and two desserts, too much. Then, by the time I get everything, I have a few bites and am full. BAH!!!!!!! Nothing really tastes great re-heated, AND I DETEST going on Sundays because every family has brunch and there is NO parking. I had to watch a woman in a walker shuffle from parking around the corner to the door, with help from her husband, because all of the handicapped spots were used and the place was PACKED. I enjoy it, every time I go, but I am avoiding Sundays from now on.
(4)Craig F.
I struggle with this place so much. Several times I've stopped by for something to eat and they would be closed during advertised hours, staff meeting or something else going on. Well I got in last night and had a cup of chili and a cookie for a snack on my way to an appointment. The staff was incredible in a good way, very happy and professional. I was impressed. The food, not so much. The cookie looked over cooked and was okay, the chocolate was pretty gooey, even though the cookie didn't see so fresh. Typically chili is more expensive than soup, which was true here and I wasn't so impressed. It was too hot so I burned the roof of my mouth and it seemed to lack flavor. I'd go if a friend suggested it, but I wouldn't be the one making the suggestion.
(2)Alina O.
Great location, amazing customer service! ...unfortunately the food is below average and tasteless! I love Paradise Bakery and hoped to find something similar in the area...I was very disappointed.
(2)Taric W.
This was a sight for sore eyes on Sunday morning. I had a long Saturday night, so a gently-lit room with soft music was the perfect place to get my brunch on. The long line was discouraging, but the staff was speedy, and the ordering process was highly efficient. Take a number, and they'll find you. No more than five minutes later, my order arrived with a smile. It was the advertised lunch item, the "BBLT". I thought the extra 'B' stood for the balsamic vinaigrette that ruined robust, locally-grown tomatoes, and I was wrong. It was emphasis on the supposedly generous portion of average bacon in the sandwich. In that aspect, it was mediocre. To make matters worse, the mayo on the sandwich was...very acidic, to say the least. Wedged between what I believe to be lackluster sourdough, this sandwich tasted way too tart. I don't even like their bread, I can say with confidence it ain't up to snuff after visiting some REAL bakeries in this town. So after looking at the menu online, I see they enjoy taking a simple breakfast/lunch food and spicing it up a little...they shouldn't try so hard. My stomach churns at the thought of them messing up the paninis. Maybe I'll be back to try a breakfast panini, as they were pretty cheap (chicken sausage and apple? Hmm...) Basically, there are some decent items to be had here, I'm sure. But...can you find a better brunch or sandwich for around $10? If you're on Yelp, you already should have. The food is 'meh', but at least the service is great. And that black currant tea. I want a tank to myself.
(2)Tam F.
I am backlogged on review writing so many will be out of order. I have been to Phoenix 3x's this year already and will be going another 2 times before years end. This past April, when I was in town I met my mom and an old co-worker of hers that I hadn't seen since my baby shower almost 17 years ago now. I had never been to a CB before and since Wildflower hadn't opened yet and Paradise (aka-more options Panera) had already been tried, I was excited to see what this place was about. Like Panera, it is an order at the counter and they bring you your food. They have tons of options for breakfast, lunches and dinners from sandwiches, baked goods and salads. Since I arrived late my mom and her friend Bev were already mid-way through their lunches (this wasn't a planned meeting). I ordered the smaller portion of the Asian Edamame salad adding avocado and water. The young man taking my order was seriously one of the sweetest "kids" I have encountered in a very long time. He explained menu options, we talked about how hard it was working so close to Sun City dealing with all the personality types and so on. They do not have tip jars but he was so sweet that I inquired if they were allowed to take tips. He looked at me as if I was speaking a foreign language. I tipped him and he came from around the corner and gave me a hug. I joined my mom and Bev at the table and the "kid" brought me a piece of cake (not ordered) along with my salad. So sweet. My salad was pretty tasty-the dressing was a bit spicy but tolerable and I liked the food options much better than expected. When we were all done, I gave Bev a hug, and told my mom I was going to get more water to go. The "kid" was on his break having lunch with his GF who then introduced me to her and gave me yet another hug to say thank you. I have never been thanked so much for a $5.00 tip-and it just went to show me how much a little niceness and appreciation can mean to another person. Since this time a I noticed a CB opened locally (review to come) and definitely would go to this location again when in town (after I fulfill my Wildflower Bread Company craving).
(4)Ryan L.
This place is awesome. Great good. Staff is terrific. Great spot for a lunch or dinner date.
(5)Bad L.
First time for us as we are usually Paradise Bakery folks. We now hate Paradise Bakery since Panera bought them out. They used to have a great mix of hot Panini and salads, but lost it so we opted to try Corner Bakery. WOW! - were we impressed. It had everything we used to like about Paradise and the food was delish. This will definitely be added to our "go to" restaurant listing.
(4)Oliver G.
Unbelievable. Food here is great but where can i enjoy my food if i cant sit anywhere? All the tables are dirty, full of dirty plates and no one seems to bus the tables. No we are forced to sit outside where its 96 degrees (Arizona) when we can be eating inside.
(2)Kent P.
Went back today and had great food and good service! The gal that checked me out asked me to complete the survey on my receipt. So maybe they are trying to turn the bad reviews around. Hope so cause I really like the food when they do it right!
(4)Stephanie S.
There was a discrepancy with my order...the server was very nice and corrected it promptly. Ordered gluten-free bread--was very excited about it, given I don't get to order it very often in restaurants, but then was told they were out...would suggest keeping more on hand
(5)Kev C.
Got the chilled berry almond oatmeal and it was delicious. paired perfectly with their dark, robust coffee with a dash of cinnamon. the staff was friendly and the food came to our table in a matter of minutes. i would say slightly higher quality than a Panera / Paradise bakery.
(5)Holly W.
If you like paraside bakery Do not come here!! Soup isnt good . Salad is so gross! Chicken looks like its plastic rubber!! Customer service isnt bad but i would never ever reccomend this!!!!!!!!!
(1)Amy Michelle Mosier M.
UPSIDES: Good location, cute decor, soft jazz music, friendly service, wifi, really yummy cheddar broccoli soup (only served Sun. thru Tues.), a good cup of Chai tea for only $2.50 DOWNSIDES: Small portions, by the time you order enough food it gets pricey, could get really crowded if you're there at the wrong time, just okay egg salad, which is made entirely of eggs and not with lettuce like I was thinking, the cute Italian breadsticks are flavorless (have they not heard of garlic?)
(4)Terri B.
Right what I wanted when I needed it. My father has been very sick for the last two months and I stayed in the La Quinta Inn several times over that period which happens to be across the street from the Corner Bakery. Every morning I would get a double shot latte with a breakfast to go. Perfect latte every time. The girls were really nice and the service was fast and good. I tried all of their oatmeal breakfast bowls and an egg sandwich. Everything was tasty and healthy. A welcome stop every morning. Thank you!
(5)Bri B.
This place was just okay. I got a peppermint mocha and it was watery. However, my panini was very good. My Grandma got a cinnamon roll and she seemed a little disappointed because it didn't seem "fresh" (and we got there pretty early in the AM). Their servers though were SO kind. We got a few free samples from the bakery. So there were some highs and lows to our visit.
(3)Sanford R.
I actually really like Corner Bakery Cafe! The only downside is that it is pretty expensive for what I like to order. I usually can't help getting both the Pesto Cavatappi and the Reuben Panini, because they both are so good. I prefer this to Paradise Bakery. I think the food is better and I like the atmosphere here a lot more too. Its a very calm and cozy place to enjoy a nice meal.
(4)Jim W.
Panera? Paradise? Wildflower? Corner Bakery? I would rank them: 1. Wildflower 2. ? 3. ? 4. Panera 5. Corner Bakery 6. Paradise Bakery This is of course only a ranking of these upscale concept sort of places where you can order things like soup or salad & half a sandwich and a muffin or cookie. And you can pull out your laptop and use free wifi (often what brings me in).
(3)Ron P.
Went for breakfast to try for the first time. Ordered the baked French toast. Eggs were over cooked, bacon was cold and French toast was more like a bread pudding.
(2)Mary S.
First time here. The place was clean and cozy. We decided to split the Turkey Pretzel sandwich as neither of us were real hungry. When we got up to the counter to order I saw they had whoppie pies. Well, I have never had one before so we bought 1 and shared that too. The sandwich was real good and I really liked the pretzel bread. The manager came over to see how our meal was and even chatted with us for a bit. There isn't one near us here in Mesa, but if we are on the west side again we would defiantly go back.
(4)Tevis T.
We've eaten here frequently but have cut back due to poor service and high prices, compared to other bakery cafe's in the area. Paradise and Wildflower are both within a mile or two (Arrowhead locations), and offer more choices. Recently, when presented with a problem, manager on duty expressed no desire to resolve.
(2)Shelley P.
I enjoy meeting friends & family at here, it's good food & comfortable. It's a little pricy but overall good
(4)Deb L.
I have a bad feeling about the longevity of this one. I went in wanting to be impressed.It looks super cute and just my style from the outside ..how can you go wrong with the word Bakery in the title? But after eating there I can say the food was just meh... my kids both commented it was just okay and they even had some of the baked goods. The decor is part bistro/ part old time feel .. looks cute with baked goods in covered glass tiers on the counter. The service is just like Paradise or Wildflower Bread ..but the food is not as good or creative in my book. My chopped salad was chopped so small that I couldn't quite eat it and wished I had a spoon. Flavor in the salad was uninspired and got old quick . As my oldest said " I can't quite see us going back".
(3)Nick V.
This is a solid lunch choice. I prefer it to the other area bakery type lunch places. I was in last week and had the chopped salad and a cup of chili. Both were excellent but the salad was top notch. The friendly staff keep the tables bussed and clean. The hazelnut coffee here is very good too.
(4)Kristina N.
I recently went to this location and enjoyed a great breakfast. Unfortunately, shortly there after mystery charges started appearing on my debit card. It is the only place I utilized my debit card recently, so I am positive it was them. Thank god the bank straightened it all out and I got my money back, but I will never eat here again.
(1)Heather Y.
Sigh, I eating a meal and then thinking to myself why do I have to pay for this crap. I could've done it better in my own kitchen. I had a 1/2 Chicken Pomodori Panini with a side salad, a tea, and a pecan cinnamon rugelach. Sandwich had roasted chicken that was rubbery and the bread didn't taste like anything. Side salad, tomatoes way too ripe, should have been thrown out not served and croutons were soggy. The tea was thick tasting, like there was too much tea and not enough water. The rugelach was actually decent, crispy and sweet. And it's a BIG downer when you see an employee walk over to the food station, grab a pickle with his bare hands and start crunching away on it. This place was an overall disappointment. I have eaten here before, so I should have known better.
(2)Cornell W.
After a night of drunken partying, my friend Taric and I had a long, hot, walk home. And we saw this place so decided to walk in. Before even hitting the door, I noticed an older couple leaving. They saw us, Urban people, and stared a little longer than my comfort level normally allows. I rolled my eyes as we entered. First thing was a nice blast of cold air. I liked that. The atmosphere was exactly what you would expect of a bakery cafe. Dark stained wood. No ceiling. And some upbeat trumpet based jazz playing, the volume turned up higher than normal. The line was slightly long, but fast moving. When you first come in, there is a paper menu on the table, and unless you have great vision, with a hint of magnification attributes, I suggest you grab one. Apparently, all their food is homegrown. Which gave me hope for a more delicious meal. But of course, this also drives the prices a little higher. When we got to the cashier, I ordered the Anaheim Scrambler. Which is described as scrambled eggs with bacon, cheese, tomato, and topped with avocado pieces. I got a large pre-made/homemade lemonade. Overall $10.00 Taric got his food first after we sat down, and it took him eating a whole half a sandwich before I got my food... My plate certainly looked impressive. A standard helping of eggs. I cup of assorted fresh looking fruit. And two half slices of their own wheat bread. The eggs were fantastic, in my opinion. They were cooked perfectly. And the bacon and cheese was delicious as well. However the best part was the avocado! It enhanced the meal perfectly. The fruit was fresh. The lemonade good. The bread was a little dry, which was disappointing considering this was a bakery, and I expected fresh bread. In the end, I was satisfied. The price matched the quality. Next time, during the colder seasons, I want to try their coffee. And their black tea, which according to Taric is the best black tea of all time!?!?!?!
(3)Ayesha S.
I had a friend in college who would rave about Corner Bakery and make special trips to Chicago just to get their baked goods. Needless to say, this place had been hyped up as a pretty solid chain. So, when they opened up shop here in Peoria, I was pumped. Like many other reviewers have commented, it really is just okay. It really is more like a 2.75 star, but something in me doesn't want to round up to the 3-star. I usually get the Santa Fe salad (sans chicken) and it is just fine. The baked goods that I have had weren't worth the calories (if I'm going to eat that kind of stuff, it better be worth it). The service is pretty attentive- although they are randomly psycho about retrieving the number cards they use to give you your order. I'd rather go to Chipotle.
(2)Ken S.
So, i have been on a so called diet lately and just wasn't really in the mood for heavy, greasy food. I was on my way to meeting a friend for a movie preview of Green Lantern and was driving around arrowhead area and passed several restaurants and decided it was either corner bakery or hooters (tough decision, i know). Never been to corner bakery, so I decided "lets give it a go". I walk in and I like the atmosphere of the restaurant, it is kinda like a quaint little cafe in a small town. At least the vibe you get even though it is a spacious restaurant with plenty of tables. The tables are not crowded though, you get your space. On to the reason you would read this review, the food. I ordered the green chile and chicken panini. I enjoyed it very much. I have had many paninis and most are lacking in one important area: The bread. If you are a sandwich lover, you know the bread is the MOST important part. The panini was grilled to perfection, it was actually crispy and even had some blackened edges (This is a good thing, so many places under toast/grill the bread to where its not even crispy). The chicken and chile tasted wonderful as well. The sandwich was a healthy portion with chips and a slice of pickle for $7.50 was well worth it. The 2.25 for a large soda was a little high, but I understand these days thats where they make there money... I will be back and my search for a great panini is over...
(4)Felicia P.
I found this place while educating said "man-friend" on the joys of using the yelp phone app instead of dining at IHOP or Denny's. I really liked the in and out feel. Order at the front take a number food appears. I like it. The coffee was actually really good too. The food was so/so. I really did enjoy the atmosphere. Interesting layout and decor. We will be back I'm sure.
(4)Michael A.
Hot food and quick service. Just need to check your coffee levels better when it slows down. Thanks for a nice morning. American Scramble was perfect and hit the spot and was only about $6.99 or so.
(4)Heather J.
Sometimes the third try isn't the charm. I dropped by Corner Bakery around 10:30 this morning to pick up something to take with me to work. As usual, the space was charming and clean and they had someone ready and waiting to take my order. I decided to order something I hadn't tried before and went with the Chopped Salad. I sat down to wait. And I waited. And waited. And watched a bunch of employees standing around doing nothing. And waited. And listened to the manager whine to another employee like a sad sorority girl -- right in front of me. And waited. If it were possible to grow lettuce in 20 minutes, I would think that's what happened because I was the only one waiting for an order (there were a couple of other people there, but they already had their food). Ugh. Seriously disappointing. And my salad was nothing to get excited about. I enjoyed my other two visits...but there is nothing I hate worse than not knowing what kind of service I'll get on my next trip. You have to be consistent to get 5-stars in my book and with so many other choices in the area, it'll be awhile before I give them another try.
(2)Laura M.
I'd been wanting to check out the Corner Bakery for a while and finally had the opportunity to last week. For four adults, we paid just over $40.00 for meals/drinks, which seemed a bit pricey, but I suppose everything is nowdays. I had the Chicken Tortilla soup, Uptown Turkey sandwich and a mixed green side salad in the form of the sandwich/soup combo with a side salad. The hubs had the Bavarian Ham sandwich; my Daddy-O had the same but with a cup of lentil soup and Mama had the Uptown turkey sandwich and cup of Cream of Broccoli soup. We all were really impressed with how fresh and delicious our meals were. Man, that Chicken Tortilla soup is SO delicious! (but I am a self proclaimed soup lover so no surprise there) We arrived around 1pm so they were busy with the lunch crowd and the tables weren't cleaned as quickly as they could have been. (I had to mention to the gal at the cash register that there were no clean tables) But they had three guys come out and clean up the handful of dirty tables INSTANTLY. And the manager even came up to me and apoligized; which was unnecessary but refreshing. If you haven't tried this place out, I would highly suggest you give it a try for yourself. I'd venture to say you won't be sorry.
(4)Mary M.
Lunchtime was weird. Their credit card machine was down and they had to go old school with that. There was one poor dude whos credit card was declined 3 times and the manager said that it was not their system. Until my work credit card was declined. Anyway, the food was very so-so, service was attentive and I wished that I liked it more than that. I am still a fan on Paradise Bakery, though I am not sure that I have Yelped anyone of them. Put that on the list to do.
(2)Kacy G.
The cafe definitely has an interesting concept of ordering and paying first. Which I thought was a great idea. It was awesome to also know the nutrition facts of what you ate and have healthy alternatives. However when I got my apple chicken sausage Paganini (thin choice) It was definitely not as big as the pictures made it seem. It was a good thing I added a bowl of fruit, which was nice but was definitely not fresh. Overall it was very reasonable priced and the food was average. The staff was great though 4 stars on their behalf.
(3)Tracy K.
I heard about this place from an acquaintance and thought I'd give it a try. It just opened recently, so I figured it was worth a lunch trip to see if it was any different than your typical chain "cafe." The verdict -- not really. It is a mix between Wildflower Bread Company and Paradise Bakery. The food is so-so -- not as good as Wildflower, but slightly better than Paradise Bakery. I had their panini and soup combo. The panini was fine and for the soup I had chicken tortilla, which I must say was pretty tasty. Their bakery selections, however, did look delicious! And they do catering, which might be nice if your having a small gathering or a work meeting. The staff seemed very friendly and helpful. I was greeted by a "hostess" when I entered and then directed by another "hostess" to an open ordering station. The dinning area is pretty large, with plenty of places to sit as well as a good sized patio. All in all, it was a nice experience. The food wasn't anything spectacular -- and for being what it was, was kind of overpriced -- but decent nevertheless. I am not sure if I'll go out of my way to visit here again, but if I'm in the area, I may stop by.
(3)Cathy W.
Stopped in for breakfast. Staff was friendly. Took a little longer than expected to get our American scrambles. When we started eating we found the food to be cold. The eggs weren't just cold they tasted as if they had been refrigerated and not warmed up enough. Wouldn't have even gone if we had known the food was all made beforehand.
(1)Cathleen C.
I expected a Paradise Bakery experience the first time I went, and was pleasantly impressed. Similar fare, but better. I've been there only once for breakfast -- their oatmeal is delicious! My nearly-ninety-year-old mother and I have gone back several times for lunch. As at Paradise, you can get the three-salad sample. But I think the salads at Corner Bakery are far more creative. The Harvest Salad is especially yummy. I'm really interested in the Ginger Asparagus Couscous Salad, but -- alas -- I don't like cucumbers and they're already mixed in. Every one of their soups has delighted. The sandwiches that we've tried have all been good, but so far I haven't run into anything particularly special. What is special is the service. Though they can't take the cucumbers out of the Asparagus Salad, they *did* take the bread off my mom's grilled Reuben sandwich. She can't eat bread, but really wanted my sister or me to get the Reuben just so she could have a taste. Instead, the cooks made up a delicious sandwich for her -- sans bread. The entire staff is very accommodating. I'm following Weight Watchers right now, so haven't been able to graze the baked goods yet. But I've been assured by my sisters and mother that everything is great! None of us can go by 83rd Avenue now without picking up a package of Sweet Crisps to take home to Mom. As far as Weight Watchers... Their 3-Lentil Soup/Half-Sandwich combo keeps your points right there in the safe zone. Just pick their tuna or Bavarian turkey for your half sandwich. Oh, and they have free wifi. So if you want a place to go to enjoy food, not have to rush, not have a wait-staff in your face, but know that they'll be there to help when you need it, I recommend Corner Bakery Cafe.
(4)Laurel G.
Ah easily one of my favorite places to dine out! My husband and I eat here at least twice a month and love going for breakfast and lunch!! Delicious oatmeal, sandwiches, and chocolate bunt cakes keep me coming back!!
(5)Jack N.
Dear Lord, please let my childrens soccer games be near Matts Big Breakfast and far, far away from any of the awful chains on Bell. Do you want to throw away a chance at an awesome Saturday breakfast? Come on down to corner bakery. God knows why I would ever return to this place. There are so many great bfast spots out there but even crappy Denny's is better than this. My wife asked for ice for her not fresh lemonade And was told they don't know if they have any. This is Arizona a freakin desert for Petes sake. Then I asked for my potatoes to be extra crispy b/c I remember the last time they were cold and undercooked then she pointed to a metal bowl on the counter and said they are already cooked. Yuck! Who the hell doesn't cook when you order? Even fast food does that. I should have turned around and walked out but we were running late for our nephews soccer game. Not that this place is even fast. You would think with their precooked food I would have my meal by now as I am writing this with their wifi. "Do you think our eggs will at least be fresh?" My wife asked. I was thinking the same thing. The food came out and it was disgusting as predicted. The potatoes tasted like they were a week old and ran over by a dump truck. The egg scramble was edible but I could have cooked a better one after drinking a fifth of tequila. Even the bread was cold and stale. That takes some serious technique. This place is neither a good meal, quick, a value, or even worth the plumbing in the building. If we all stick together and never return they will be forced to shut down. I know I won't be back. Ever.
(1)Jessica H.
They used to be a bit better, the portion sizes were smaller and just perfect. Their soups are really good, the scramblers are better, the sandwiches are amazing, I love that you can have a healthy breakfast here. The Ravioli is to die for!!! Overall, I love it and I go again and again and again. :)
(5)Ross K.
Great food! Their catering is awesome. They will make your party or meeting unforgettable.
(5)Melanie P.
I've been here a couple of time and thought I'd stop in to use the inter-net and grab some lunch, a change from my usual stop at Starbucks. Corner Bakery's inter-net is so slow. I can't get some of the work done that I really wanted to. I love their sandwiches, salads, and breakfast rolls, but if I can hop on the inter-net to take care of a couple of things, it doesn't work too well for me. I'll be back, just not as often - and not with intentions of using my computer. Please increase your inter-net speed!
(3)Matt R.
It's like Paradise Bakery but with a more diverse and far better menu.
(4)Lauren D.
So cute. The food is phenomenal, great meeting or planning space. Huge menu. Significantly better than Panera or Paradise Bakery.
(4)Sherita B.
For another day of research, I found myself at The Corner Bakery Cafe. I indulged in a banana bundt cake and an iced tea. I was there from 3:30pm - 7:30pm and enjoyed the homely feel. The tables are made of oak and the seats of leather. It was very comfortable, and the staff there were friendly. I will definitely keep The Corner Bakery Cafe in mind on days that I need somewhere quiet to work and enjoy a light meal or fresh baked treat.
(4)Albert H.
After several visits I'm losing enthusiasm for this place. Soups can be quite good, and soup/sandwich combos are good as well - but the prices start to add up quickly for the sort of food you're getting. Add a cookie and soft drink and you've quickly passed $10 for a simple lunch. The little roll that comes with the soup is pathetic.
(3)Ashley W.
Went here for dinner a couple nights ago with the boyfriend and we had a nice time! I got the bavarian sandwich/caeser salad combo (my sandwich was turkey onion mayo/mustard and lettuce on pretzel bread yummy!) and the salad was good. The boy got the club panini and chicken noodle soup. Apparently his was so good I wasn't able to try more than a tiny nibble...haha. Their iced tea was DELICIOUS. Overall, I'd go back. :)
(4)Kayla S.
Ate breakfast and the Anaheim panini was excellent. Nice atmosphere and great baked goods.
(3)Ginger O.
The menu selection is nice. Hot pastas, paninis, sandwiches, soup, and salads with lots of "sweets" for dessert. The only problem we've had there is as follows: we were there for dinner one night and decided to get salads. It took forever for them to bring them out and when they did, the lettuce was so cold it hurt our teeth to chew and the chicken was still frozen. Frozen chicken! The manager stopped by to ask how everything is and, while he was a very friendly guy, when I told him our chicken was frozen he said, "oh let me see what's going on back there." He left and never came back. We were pretty much the only people there. (who thinks of going to corner bakery for dinner on a Friday night) I would have appreciated an offer for a new dinner selection or something. We suffered through our frozen chicken salad and left.
(3)Chad L.
Glad to have a corner bakery nearby. The pesto chicken sandwich is always excellent and the bakery items are delightful.
(4)Shhhh H.
I've been there a couple times. I like it more than paradise bakery, but havent been to wildflower recently, or panera at all. I thought the club panini was really good. A bit pricey, but that's how all of them are. I've had good service here.
(3)Tiny D.
I went to this cafe with my husband after anxiously waiting several months for it to open up for business. Well, I got my hopes up because it really wasn't anything that great. I was expecting an ABUNDANCE of bakery goodies, but they don't have that much. I have seen better quality and selection at another bakery I go to in Sun City. All they had was two little displays of baked goods, some of which pretty tasty, like their cheesecake brownies and mini bundt cakes, but still...I wasn't that impressed. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu with things like croissant sandwiches, or scrambled eggs or french toast. The portion size is pretty small and the price is pretty affordable. It's sort of like Mcdonalds. I ordered the raisin french toast, which came with two strips of bacon, a small piece of french toast and a small cup of fruit for under $6.00. Fountain drinks are seperate and are not included in the meal, so that's another $2.00. I should of went to IHOP. The thing that really annoyed me though, was the staff. Upon entering the cafe, I was greeted by what I assume was a hostess, although she didn't seat us because it's self-seating. She was awfully chipper and fake, I presume because they just opened for business and she was extra happy to be there? She then asked us if we had ever dined there before, as if dining there and trying to figure out what to do was quantum physics or something. The cashiers were also pretty overly-chipper and it seemed insincere. Also, when we went to get our drinks, (and also the entire time we were eating) there was a self-important looking manager talking with one of his fellow collegues rudely standing dead center in front of the soda fountain. He was polite in greeting us, but him and his collegue just would not budge from that spot and were completely blocking traffic in front of the soda machine. He just kept standing there with his little clipboard, discussing exciting changes and oversees of this new cafe. It was so rude. I had to keep going around him to get my drink and condiments. He was completely oblivious to his rudeness. All in all, I doubt I'll go back here. I paid freakin' $8.00 total for some little dinky breakfast, when I could have went to Micky D's and got it for $4. Plus the staff is so phoney bologna and need to turn it down a notch.
(2)Moses Z.
This place is ok. Not too expensive and better than eating at subway. Oh they have free wifi and coke zero. All and all its good but not the sandwich shop I've been searching for. Sometimes I think ill never find it.
(3)Lynne R.
Good food here. Nice atmosphere. Food a bit pricey, but if you share, it's not too bad. The Pecan Bar is awesome.
(4)Erika Lin P.
I love the look of this place and always drive by the one in San Diego. After having crappy coffee all day at my hotel, I was in need of a decent cup. I ordered a latte and received a cappuccino. Whatever, the sixteen year old at the counter isn't working at Starbucks. The espresso was decent and the foam was nice... I didn't complain. My banana walnut pound cake was a gritty, sugary disaster. The sandwiches looked good though.
(2)Sara W.
I recently moved into the area and was referred here. I was hoping to find something like Panera. Well I did!!! The customer service has always been great and in off hours it's pretty empty. Great environment to get some homework done.
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