Easy ordering at the counter. Food came out quick and tasted really good. Prices were very reasonable for the area. Will be coming back for sure. read more

Fair coffee Customer service is so so. Made a couple of purchases. People acted like they didn't care to be there. Asked nicely and more than once to turn on outside heaters over the course of an afternoon work session of a good 4 hours... Still no heat it's 7pm now and a temp of 55. Oh well so much for taking care of your customers... read more

Food is horrible and lacking flavor !!! Macaroni and cheese was a huge disappointment, dry with no cheese and was cold.Staff messed up the order.i keep giving them another chance thing that there must be some reason there in business but I can't figure out why people come here :( read more

The food is delicious...when your order is correct. I frequent this location as I work in the auto park and 9/10 time my order is wrong or missing an item. The manager at this location is rude. when I called to notify her I hadn't received the correct order she was very hesitant to do anything about it. To top it all off I got food poisoning from this location when I ate there 8/18. I may not be back after this experience. It is not worth it! read more

5oclock let's eat: I was starving & saw light at the corner of my tunnel! I walked inside it was completely empty perfect to get my food fast! When.......a female roach with her egg sack hanging out strolled across the dessert display case to greet me..........NOPE! read more

Food was good, but service was horrible. We ordered food with two coffees. The business was very slow. We got our food and they messed up order. After taking it back we asked for our coffees (still not made). They said will bring it. After finishing our food, we finally got the coffee. All they could say was they were sorry! read more

I absolutely love the food at corner bakery. We are from Seattle and are on a trip and stopped here for breakfast. The place is nice and ordering was good and food was ok. It took a very long time to get our order which we have never experienced before at any other locations (we are corner bakery regulars) and our bacon weren't even strips of bacon but bits of dried up bacon pieces. Other than that we were all fed and full and off to play. Will we go back again today or anytime? No. We will not. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm going to miss the pretzel bread. I have been a loyal patron of this location since they opened last year. When my office moved across the freeway from them I was thrilled. For me, the food has been consistently good. The service has been spotty at best and declining at a fast pace. With an office so close we like to order breakfast and lunch from Corner Bakery for meetings and special events. The first time they forgot half of our order, bringing enought food for 10 people instead of 20. They came back 20 minutes later with the rest of the order and a coupon for $10 off in the future. From there they have forgotten salads and other miscellaneous menu items. Last time they double charged our credit card and could not credit the account back. The only solution was to report it as a fraudulent charge to the credit card company. Reluctantly, I ordered lunch from them for a lunch to welcome our new boss. BIG MISTAKE. My order was supposed to show up at 11:30. I called the location 15 minutes after our order was supposed to arrive to first be told that the order was on it's way, and then be told that it was lost but they'd make it right away and get it to us within 20 minutes. It showed up an hour after the originally scheduled delivery time and was delivered by the "catering manager". When I told her what happened and that we would not be able to use them anymore for catering, she did not apologize. She did not offer to rectify the situation. She told me that she "didn't blame me" and walked out the door. I WILL NEVER SET FOOT INTO A CORNER BAKERY AGAIN. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE IS read more

I'm not sure why this place got such horrible reviews.. This is one of my favorite lunch spots! I can't vouch for breakfast because I've never had it, but I've always had s great experience with lunch. I was meeting a friend today so I got there a little early. Semi-crowded but not too bad considering it was lunch hour for most people. I was greeted right away by a young man who was serving lunch. He noticed I brought my baby and immediately helped me grab a high chair and clean off a table for me. He was so nice! Whoever you are working on 9/17/15 @ 12:45pm- you deserve some credit! I ordered the Asian wonton salad- so yummy- so fresh- so light with the dressing. I love that. The bread was warm and fresh too. My friend ordered us an appetizer of hummus with veggies and pita and that was super delicious. Only drawback was they put two cherry tomatoes and three slices of cucumber on the plate. Not very much for the price. All in all the service was quick, friendly and restaurant was clean. There are tables outside too. The parking lot can get crowded during the lunch hour so beware of that. Right across from the outlet mall too so have some lunch and go shopping!! read more

My son and I fled El Cajon in a hurry longing for home and I intended on stopping somewhere to eat along the way. I remembered there was either a Johnny Rockets or Ruby's at the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall so I got off the freeway at Palomar. The mall was a sea of cars and bodies at about lunchtime two Sunday's before Christmas when we went. Unable to locate a parking space, I was leaving to get back onto the freeway to go home when I spotted a sign across the street which said "Corner Bakery - Now Open". That was enough to entice me to try it since I was too busy to eat breakfast and just about starving by this time. Parking was easy to find at the front of the restaurant. Friendly employees greeted me at the door and shoved a paper menu into my hand to read while in line which moved quickly. The girl at the cash register who took my order was so perfect at her job, I thought I was in Disneyland for a moment. My table number: "33". I ordered the Turkey on Pretzel bread + avocado and a lemonade. My son had the Ham & Swiss Panini. Getting drinks was delayed as the ice dispenser was being worked on while we gathered drinks, straws and napkins. We sat at a booth by the window. This place is so new, it's got that new restaurant smell and absolutely no crumbs were in sight anywhere. We didn't have to wait long for our food. My sandwich was tasty but small and the chips were not heaping on my plate like I've had at other CB locations. My son's panini appeared to be hastily prepared as the grill marks were quite pale. Staff kept checking on us which I found annoying. One tried to deliver table #30's food order to us. Would I come here again? Probably because of the easy parking and tasty food. Hopefully by my next visit, the typical new restaurant kinks will be worked out. read more

Over 2 hours late for Delivery?? No thank you! Never again! On April 10, 2019, I placed an order for a work lunch, one day in advance, paid in advance, for delivery at 11:45 AM, on April 11, 2019. I received a call on the day of my event that my order delivery would be delayed approx. 15 minutes. I was ok with that, but after 15 minutes passed, I called back, and was told it was still being put together, and would be about another 15 minutes before the driver would be leaving. That meant I wouldn't be receiving my order until nearly 40 minutes after the originally scheduled delivery time (factoring in driving time from the location to mine). I was unable to get the store manager on the phone, I was only able to talk to a young lady who was kind but unable to provide any real assistance. I was told they were really busy. I was told the order was done. I was told the driver had left. I was told the order was almost finished. No one had the story straight. I ended up having to run across the street and pick up pizzas and get them to the conference room with 5 minutes for the team to eat before their meeting ended. Just after 2:00 PM, i got a call from my receptionist that my order had arrived. I looked at the pick slip that came with the order, and it had been printed at 8:18 AM that day. The restaurant screwed up and as of the date of this review, still has not called, emailed, or responded to my twitter comments. It has now been over a month. The food is mediocre and customer service sucks. Then I found out someone had a moth in their salad and I'm done. Zero stars, if I could. read more

Oh but the macaroni, so good! We received the best and most helpful service from a bus boy of sorts yesterday, what a pleasure. Portions are huge. My daughter ordered a half sandwich and half salad, it was certainly a whole serving of each, by most standards. I ordered the adult size macaroni, I was able to share it with my husband and still came home with some to enjoy later. My husband had the power breakfast pita, he said it was quite tasty. It comes with a cheesy salsa on the side, that was tasty, yes of course I had to taste-test it. There is plenty of seating but I have seen it packed. I would say go a little before or after typical meal hours if you want to beat the crowds. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I really wanted to like Corner Bakery Cafe. Really. The one in Mission Valley is great. First of all- We've been 4 or 5 times since they've opened since I work about a block away... Every time we go, they manage to mess up my order. I usually order soup. In a bowl. But it usually comes in a bread bowl. Does not want. When I order a salad, I ask for dressing on the side. Salad comes drenched in dressing. Does not want. When I order a muffin and ask for it to be heated, it comes stone cold from the kitchen. OY. Also- does not want cold muffin. I guess I wouldn't have a problem with their screw ups if the food was cheaper or if the service was better. read more

I work at the outlets right across the street, and we've been stuck with the same places to eat for awhile now. So I was pretty excited that we got a new place to eat. My problem isn't with the quality or the taste of the food. Everything I, and my co-workers, have had have all been really tasty. The problem I have with this place is that they nickel and dime you. I got the chili and I asked the staff if it comes with bread. She said it did. So I ordered the chili and added a bread bowl for two bucks. I also ordered a slice of the lemon pound cake. When my order came (to-go), I checked the bag and there wasn't any side bread. When I asked about it, she said that it didn't come with bread because I got the bread bowl. I'm sorry, but if I pay extra for something, I expect to get everything it originally comes with AND the extra thing I paid for. On top of that, the lemon pound cake was sliced off, not pre sliced or anything like Starbucks' lemon cake. I wouldn't mind this, if everyone knew how to slice. My slice was very skewed: while the top of the piece was normal, the bottom was do narrow it shouldn't even be considered a full slice. Plus it was left out all day, and was slightly stale. Very disappointed. And would have been a well paying customer since I work full time right across the way. read more

Great place to grab a quick bite and do some work on your computer. I travel a lot and wifi is a necessity for me and and a place where I can have my macbook air and food at the same table. As for the food, pretty much the same as most Corner Bakery, for me I usually get an Ice Tea since it's refillable and the Trio Salad, soup and two salads, chicken salad and fruit medley. Trying to eat healthy when I'm traveling. So my quick tip, find a table that will fit your laptop and food at the same time and they have it here! read more

We were looking for a quick, light lunch before heading to Legoland and this placed seem to be the right place for it. We ordered Chicken santa fe Salad, Caesars' salad w/ chicken and Loaded Potato soup. I was actually very surprise when I had the first bite of my Santa Fe salad. I was not expecting bold flavors here; it's just a salad after all. But my salad was very good; with a light spicy kick to it. I like how everything was cut and mixed into a bite size as well. Salad dressing was not overwhelming. Caesar's salad was just as good. They have generous portions (with lots of meat). Price was absolutely within range. My toddler had the loaded potato soup. It was served lukewarm not hot as you would expect for a soup but it works for us; lukewarm is perfect for my toddler. They serve our soup and salad with fresh bread which was also very good. Counter staffs was friendly, so was the server who brought out our order. Location was close to Legoland and within the Carlsbad outlet. Area's very clean. They have lots of outdoor sitting as well. I really wished they have this Cafe in our area. I will definitely come back here when I'm in the area. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I was feeling well enough to venture out of the house sans tiny toddler and took myself to the Corner Cafe. They now have their breakfast scrambles in a thin panini and it was delicious. And not cold at all. You get a choice of fruit or potatoes and I chose the taters. They must have good wifi because a lot of people were working and one job interview was happening next to me. Overall a good experience. I don't mind the wait in line and serve yourself places if the food is good and it comes out hot. I will take the tiny terror back next time and see how they do with the kiddos. read more

Although its like a Panera Bread, this place is actually better than that. everything is fresh and the prices are on par with paneras. Although a smaller location then its counterparts in orange county, its finally nice to have quality come down from the oc. I love their baked goods, I can't complain about any of those. The lemonade on the go is mm mm good. I've had many of the items so here are some of the things that were memorable... the birthday bundt - mmm it was so moist and the frosting was actually light for what it was... i felt 10lbs fatter after that! chicken noodle soup - it does remind me of my mom's chicken noodle soup, had a nice soothing taste after my mouth stopped being numb from its hotness. uptown turkey - although the bread was a little hard for my liking, the sandwich itself was nice, my only big criticism was, the bottom was slightly soggy, looks like the lettuce was washed but didn't pat it dry first before biting into the sandwich which made it more of the watery tasting side. but overall, i like this place, too bad its kind of in a crappy location, underneath some stair case. read more

This location is so perfect for us! It's right down the street, super easy parking, outdoor dining and it's near our nail place! I always love my food at CB! No matter which location- it's consistent, delicious and not too pricey! Their crisps are so good, don't get me started on a bag, very bad news for me! Lol I always ask for the big clear cup for my drink, I love clear cups! I know lame, but details are everything read more

I came into here on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the Flower Fields with my girlfriend. It was the first time eating at a Corner Bakery. The cashier at the time offered bagels, croissants, and rolls, stating that they had some that were buy one, get one free. I did not care for them. As I perused the menu, I decided on their Turkey Pretzel "Signature" sandwich, but they stated they were out of pretzels. That was disappointing. The cashier then said that I could substitute the pretzel with one of the rolls, which he picked up with his bare hands. I politely declined because I liked pretzels. He then stated something along the lines of how it was a good idea, because then he tapped the wall with the roll, which appeared to be as hard as a brick. This was all rather off-putting. I decided on their "Chicken Pomodori" at the cashier's recommendation and my girlfriend decided on their Harvest Salad. The cashier asked what kind of meat she wanted on her salad, and she chose turkey. I was asked if I wanted anything else, but I only asked for water cups, making the Chicken Pomodori and Harvest Salad the only purchases. When the total came up, it was a little higher than I thought, by around $4. I paid with card. The cashier then mumbled something about accidentally charging extra for turkey, which I do understand that sometimes meat is extra on salads, but I attributed this to my unfamiliarity with Corner Bakery. He then promptly grabbed two cups for drinks and gave them to me, along with the water cups, thinking that the cups would make up for the extra $4 that I had spent anyway. There was no offer for a refund at all. This was rather unprofessional. The Chicken Pomodori was tasty, but I would not pay that much for a small sandwich and a bag of chips again here. The salad was just okay. Also, it did not appear as though this establishment received many customers, so food may be getting old and stale, as evident by the hard-as-brick bread that they offered. There were also two hot tea options, with one being empty and the other being cold. This was a sign of negligence. Overall, I understand my experience may be isolated, but the signs point to deeper problems with this location. I would suggest finding a different location to spend your money at. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe offers Panera-esque selection, just with bolder flavors. Prices hover around the $9 range, however, portion size tends to lean on the smaller side. I usually get their Spicy Pork Sandwich or Uptown Turkey. If you are looking for a juicy sandwich, then the Spicy Pork is the one for you- bbq sauce and jalepenos! I'd skip their pasta entree's noodles are always overcooked and the sauce isn't all that great. Very similar to Noodles & Co pasta. If I want a sandwich and don't feel like Panera, this is where I end up. read more

Just what I thought over rated over priced On top the dish smells like eggs the sandwich I ordered simple caprese not worth $11 with the drink read more

Came here for lunch after buying my first pair of Cole Haan shoes across the street. My transformation into an old man is almost complete! I got the panini/soup combo for $7.50. Whats nice is that they let you pick any of the paninis and any of their 8+ soups! I ended up with the Club panini and chicken tortilla soup. Even though I came during the lunch hour, there was plenty of seating and my food came out quickly. The soup was hearty and flavorful with crunchy strips of tortillas on top. The sandwich was delicious with a nice crispy crust and melty cheese on the inside. A nice bonus was the side of kettle style potato chips which were perfect for dipping into the soup. What made me give them 5 stars was the quality of the food, the great service (several people asked if I needed anything else), and free wifi! A great place to come and have food and stick around to study as I plan to do. Definitely check this place out if you've never been to one. It's not as greasy as the other fast food places, so you won't feel as guilty. There's a frozen yogurt place a few doors down if you want to indulge yourself :) read more

This is a chain, which normally I wouldn't take time to review. But today I stopped into Corner Bakery Cafe for lunch, which they did nearly perfectly and with a smile. I wanted something fast, fresh and healthy. Corner Bakery Cafe fully hit the bill amid the sea of fast food choices in the mall area. Calories and fat are clearly marked, so I chose the smaller asian chicken salad with a fresh, tasty roll and tortilla soup. Lots of crisp veggies and lean white meat chicken in both for about 4-500 calories and $8. The sandwiches and paninis also looked good. Sat down in the comfortable cafe and had food brought out by a guy with the biggest genuine smile. Everyone working there was so friendly. Between the food and the people, this is more than a chain, it's a tasty cafe. read more

Rolled up today and decided to go with the Anaheim Scramble. I substituted for egg whites and opted out for fruit w a side of smoked applewood sausage ( I think that's what it's called) Overall a rather smaller than normal portion. It seems they use small eggs and should maybe invest in those large grade AAA eggs. Food was good. Nothing extraordinary. Spot seems rather popular to locals for every time I come thru it's pretty packed especially at lunch time. It seems to be a frequent eatery for the local law enforcement as well. If you your looking for protection I recommend this spot. Happy eating. Signed, Chubs read more

We must have gone on a busy day or something. There were many tables that were not bused (plates and cups left on table). Not sure if customers are supposed to clean tables or staff). It was our first time going to a corner bakery cafe. The food was okay. My husband wanted breakfast and I wanted lunch, we both got what we wanted which was nice. We frequently go to panera bread company. Personally, I prefer Panera's menu. read more

This place opened up recently, and I had high hopes for a convenient lunch eatery in Carlsbad as good or better than Panera, but this isn't it. The not bad: Inside seating is convenient if you want to have a group lunch meeting without spending more than $10 per person. The salad that I had wasn't bad. The soup was pretty good. Sticking with a soup and salad, I enjoyed it. There is also free wifi and free drink refills, and they have brewed Mighty Leaf ice tea which is good. They also have Fresca and Coke Zero options (which you never find) at fountains. The bad: The sandwiches are not very good, which is too bad since that's one of the main things on their menu. I had the Mom's corned beef sandwich on rye and for $8 it wasn't as good as a sandwich you could pick up at Henry's market for $6. Neither was the Mom's roast beef. I had their turkey bacon club, and it wasn't as good as the turkey bacon bravo from Panera. So far I'm 0 for 3 on their sandwiches with no interest in trying a fourth. The horrible: we sat outside, and this horrible sewer smell hit in the middle of lunch. It was a beautiful summer day, and I couldn't figure out what it was. I finally couldn't take it anymore, and I went inside to ask since it was nauseating. One of the workers inside said that they knew of the problem, it was that raw sewage backs up, and the smell could be smelled at the outside tables. Apparently it happens all the time. Gross. Seriously? And you don't warn people or fix it? It's a nice day, but I'd rather sit inside than smell that. Really. And you still seat people outside with raw sewage smell issues? I had already eaten most of my lunch, but I ran out of there without a dessert and no intention of returning. Disgusting. read more

Largest flaw is the fact that All the staff lacks the attitude you would expect from a cafe employee and they all lack the desire to help not to mention the Overpriced food and iced coffee. Paid $18 for a salad With a 3 thin strips of dry chicken and some lettuce. Serving sizes are not acceptable for the $15+ price tags. I was a regular but got tired of paying $20 per meal of that proportion. Iced coffee with Starbuck's prices but tastes so bland. Staff is very unenthused to make customizations to your $6 coffee. read more

I've had this before, but just breakfast items. I ordered the soup and sandwich combo. AMAZING!!! The tomato soup is so freakin good and the turkey avocado is delish. The bacon is super crisp. Thank you for not disappointing! read more

Five stars for the service, three stars for everything else. The gentleman that helped us at the counter was very nice! He was polite and patient. There are tons of tables for seating (indoor and outdoor), and this is definitely casual style restaurant. You order at the counter and sit down. Their coffee didn't seem fresh to me, and the interior is very dark. It's a convenient place to meet people or have a cheap meal, but it's not anything to be excited about. Overall, it's a decent low-priced option in the area and near the outlet mall. read more

Can never go wrong with Corner Bakery. As much as I eat here, I am surprised I haven't written a review yet. You can never go wrong with an uptown turkey or the spinach sweet crisp salad with chicken. The staff is very friendly and are very prompt. Love the pastry here as well. Monster cookies are a blast from the past and are so good! I always order lunch boxes for meetings as well!! read more

I ordered the pancakes, eggs, and bacon. It was very tasty! The bacon was some of best I've tasted. When you enter the restaurant, you order and pay. Then you find a seat. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The employees are friendly. The coffee and treats... Super yummy. Definitely recommend this place! read more

This was a complete surprise find! I recently became obsessed with Menchi's next door, which is super hidden from the road. It wasn't until my fourth trip to Menchi's that I even noticed Corner Bakery Cafe hidden behind the pillar! I normally don't like chains like this, but I decided to try it out: I got the Panini called California Grille on Whole Grain Harvest - Chock full of grilled zucchini, artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, pesto, with fresh spinach & provolone. It was absolutely phenomenal. Delicious. THere was some kind of sauce or seasoning that made it scrumptious, and the panini was grilled to the point of being a little charred, which I actually liked. It came with Chips, which I wasn't even expecting so it was like getting a little surprise... I would totally come back for this sandwich, and to try out everything else. Corner Bakery has all the regular pros and cons of a chain - cute, standardized ambiance and decor, and oversugared, high calorie treats and sandwiches. But - it's definitely good, and an awesome eating option after shopping at the outlets! read more

Pancakes are delicious here. Came with the whole family. They loved it. Coming back for more. Great customer service. read more

A nice little bakery in a nice little location. They offer soups and salads, egg dishes and oatmeal for breakfast, and sandwiches and pastas for lunch and dinner, as well as other little meals. If you're going for a sandwich, I would suggest getting one of pretzel bread, it was pretty good. And for dessert, their monster cookie is wonderful! This place offers non-dairy, gluten free, and vegetarian menu options. They also sell gift cards and have catering options available. Overall, I thought this was a nice place to enjoy a meal. As of right now, it's located in a shopping center with very few stores, but I imagine that once the shopping centers adds more stores, the parking will become worse since the parking lot doesn't have a huge number of spots. But until then, there's plenty of parking, so don't worry. read more

Food was good, customer service is terrible. Staff was rude. Our beeper went off, and the staff handed the food to us. Upon checking, those were not our orders. We brought the food back to counter, and then found out cashier gave the previous customer and us the same number. What??!! The staff did not apologize for her mistakes, but gang up with other staff complaining us picking up other people's food. Unbelievable. The staff here seriously need further customer service training. read more

I used to work a few doors down from this place so it was always my go-to on my lunch breaks. It was always helpful that I got a mall employee discount but even with that I always found the prices to be really high. The restaurant is usually pretty messy, it doesn't seem as if they have a busboy I think they just send out someone to clean whenever they feel like it (which isn't often). I do like the low lighting and cozy atmosphere. I have never once had anyone friendly at the register, it really seems as if they all hate their job which is a shame. I ordered breakfast this morning, the Anaheim panini...I never really get paninis but I thought they were supposed to be somewhat crispy(?) mine was really soggy and falling apart-I also thought the presentation was poor, she handed me a brown bag and my panini was wrapped in plain foil just by itself in the bag. Now that I don't get a discount, I won't be coming here anymore, there is just nothing super special that's drawing me back in especially for what they charge. read more

Once upon a time, a very, very long time ago, I used to work at Corner Bakery. Perhaps that's why I'm a little bit harsher than normal. I remember being trained to do certain things... certain things that this location just didn't execute on. Like forgetting my roll in my Trio Salad. Or bringing only half of our table our utensils. Service was very friendly though. It's just those little things that can make an experience frustrating. And I didn't realize this before, but the combo is the lamest thing I've ever seen. Half a sandwich is almost kid's size. How is that enough food to feed anyone? read more

Although I've yet to eat here, I went with my son to get Teacher's gifts (gift card) and got a free cookie. Woo Hoo! My son got a Strawberry and Banana Smoothie and loved it. The customer service was wonderful, the staff so nice - I'll be back! read more

Did a doordash order and forgot a bowl of soup. Called to get a refund they took the info but no credit. So I guess they got a tip for forgetting an item. I hope it was worth it considering I spent 300 in 2 weeks. It is the last I will spend read more