I go to the Corner Bakery on Harvard (not the one at the marketplace) a couple times a week and it never misses. The mac and cheese is honestly the best I've had--super creamy with those breadcrumbs on top that just make it next level. Also had a great experience with Alma, she was extremely nice and really helpful, which made it even better!!!!! read more

Who cooks after grocery shopping? Not me! I haven't been to a Corner Bakery in a hot minute, but decided to because it was in the same plaza as my local grocery store. This location is pretty spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It looks like you can also get work done here, since they have plenty of outlets scattered throughout. I got the half and half deal, which allows you to choose from sandwiches, soups, pastas, salads, etc. For my halves, I got the pasta carbonara and tomato soup. Here you order at the front, grab a number, and they bring it out to you. The pasta was soo good! Just as I remembered it. It came with the creamy carbonara sauce, peas, and bacon/pancetta. The tomato soup was okay, and was a bit salty for me personally. The portion sizes were pretty good, and overall a great deal for two items. read more

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The service at this particular location is really amazing and the food always turns out great! There's a lot of seating inside and the staff is very attentive overall always a great experience when I come to Corner Bakery here in Irvine! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

I mean its ok. The chicken pesto sandwich was dry and didnt have great bread, didnt see much pesto. My wrap didnt have enough salsa for the whole thing, and was lacking in flavor. Coffee was good though! Overall, meh! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Avocado & Spinach Breakfast Wrap (V) and vanilla sweet cream cold brew, and Chicken Pesto sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Best Corner Bakery in OC! The service staff is always super nice! Restaurant is cleaner and roomier than most Corner Bakeries. Only downside is the WiFi is always slow (but this seems to be the case at every Corner Bakery). read more

Staff was very welcoming and friendly, Betty went above and beyond, she helped answer all of our questions and made us feel comfortable dining in with our infant! Food came out quickly and was amazing. The restaurant was very clean and calm, would definitely be coming back! The manager Maria even came to our table after we got our food to make sure everything was perfect! 10/10 coming again read more

It was my first time at this Corner Bakery Cafe, even though I always pass by it while driving down Main St in Irvine. The interior design was actually quite spectacular and impressive, especially from what I was expecting from a coffee shop that I'd never been to or gotten any word of mouth about. There were a solid selection of baked goods, including some holiday-themed ones! There's also an extensive menu of hot and cold beverages, salads, pastas, and more. The really impressive part was when I ordered my truffle hot chocolate, they first asked me if I'd like whole milk, oat milk, or some other milk, and I opted for oat milk... I'm so glad they asked! And then, they asked if I'd like the hot chocolate with or without caffeine, and I actually wanted without... again, I was so impressed and glad they asked about this too!! I've been to many coffee shops in my life and not many of them go as far as to ask this level of detail for every customer, and it seems perhaps this location does... awesome job!! The truffle hot chocolate was perfectly hot but not too hot, more like very warm, and it was nice getting to sit at one of the tables inside and take some time to enjoy the moment. A great place for coffee and cafe lovers!! read more

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I placed a catering order and they were so helpful! They answered all my questions and advised me on what would best meet our needs. Their food is always delicious so we're looking forward to our event! read more

Excellent, really cheap breakfast sandwiches!! Food is really good. Music is ok. They open at 7 read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

First time at this location, we stopped by to check out a new promotion for dinner and the service wowed us lol New 2 for deal was posted so we popped in to check it out - this deal is only at a few limited locations but this one in Irvine was in range so we dropped on in - the service was great from the word go - deal was clearly explained, options provided, and we had I had the Shrimp Linguini and Mac/Cheese - together they filled me and then some - had to get the better half to help me finish lol The better half had Chicken Piccata I think it was? and the Tomato soup - she wiped it out with a smile! was a fairly quite end of the night as we dropped in about 45 minutes before closing - everything was clean/well kept - they did not rush us at all - was a great end to the day meal for sure! read more

I got the avocado wrap and I was slightly disappointed by the portion size. In addition to the lack luster portion size, there contents in the wrap were mediocre and barely contained any avocado. I also received the Chai Latte which was overly sweet and not filled entirely. The service was good, and the ambiance was nice, suitable for professional work and meetings. Many tables were perceived as taken because a beverage was left at the table but no one was actually sitting there. But that cookie... the toffee cookie was amazing read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Avocado Avocado & Spinach Breakfast Wrap (V) - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

I would come back for the coffee, but I would pass on getting food from here. While I only got a cinnamon roll (which was slightly warm) my family's meals were decent. If you need something quickly the service was pretty fast. I enjoyed my coffee, and you probably would too if you like a sweet vibe! read more

I ordered the bacon avocado egg bowl with the fruit add on, and it was honestly very disappointing. The egg bowl was mushy and there was hardly any seasoning other than the normal saltiness from the bacon. The avocado was also just mush and there was so little of it. The bread side was barely toasted so it was floppy and just sad. The fruit..where to begin with the fruit. The fruit tasted canned or like the kind the fruit you would get in an economy commercial flight, but at least the planes refrigerate their fruit. The price after tax was $15.49 (before tip) and I would say that it is not worth the price. Their coffees were alright. I was also one of the first 100 customers for their opening, so I did get a one year coffee refill coupon with a coffee mug which was very nice, but other than that I was not impressed. Can't say anything about their other dishes as I haven't tried anything else, but the egg bowl I got, I do not recommend. Don't get me wrong, It doesn't taste bad, but it just doesn't taste like anything. Oh, but its 600 calories~ so I guess thats a positive.. Also if you do decide to eat at this place, sit towards the back where the bathrooms are because the AC works alot better there. The kitchen is open towards the front and the seats by the entrance is a bit too hot either from the kitchen or the lack of AC in the front. The employees were very nice so no complaints about the service. Just the food was so disappointingly below average. Its also right by 24hr fitness (1min walk away) so I can see so much potential clients for post workout meals as the foods claim to be low in calories, but I wouldn't pay 16 dollars for what I ate. Sorry read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Bacon Avocado Egg Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been a member of Corner Bakery Rewards, and I've earned enough points to earn a $5 off $15+ reward on a quarterly basis, but the reward is only good for the first month of each quarter. I usually frequent the Lakewood location, but enjoy trying the other locations to see how they compare. This location in Irvine is at Harvard Place Shopping Center on the southwest corner of Main and Harvard not too far off the 405. However, there isn't a freeway exit for Harvard, so if you want to stop by, you'll want to get off at Culver or Jamboree and head north towards Main St. When I arrived about an hour before closing time, I went up to the register to place my order. The cashier (Xiomara?) was so dull and lifeless it felt like her energy level was completely zapped that evening. She clearly didn't want to be working. In order to claim my reward, I had to provide my phone number. I usually go for a Choose Two at Corner Bakery since I feel you can get the most bang for your buck that way. A Choose Two is $13.99, and a premium entree item is a $1.59 upcharge. Before prices went up, it used to be $12.99 for a Choose Two, and a premium entree was only a $1 upcharge. My how times have changed in just a matter of a few years, and I've also kept in mind the decline in quality over those years. Today, my preferred Choose Two is the Power Greens & Grains Salad and a premium pasta, which there are 5 of at Corner Bakery. I went with the Pesto Cavatappi, which is simply grilled chicken, cavatappi pasta, and pesto cream. A Choose Two comes with a side, and I like to vacillate between the two salads, Mixed Greens & Classic Caesar, depending on my mood at the time. I went with the Caesar this time. After paying, Xiomara gave me a red numbered stand rather than a white card that other locations usually give you to place on top of the salt & pepper. I asked her how long the wait would be, and she estimated between 5 and 10 minutes. It was about 6 minutes before she came over to deliver my meal. The Pesto Cavatappi and the Power Greens & Grains Salad came in bowls while the Classic Caesar Salad filled half of a rectangular plate. The Power Greens & Grains Salad bowl was on the plate next to the Classic Caesar Salad. The first thing I noticed was how they skimped on the portion size of the Pesto Cavatappi. However, what they lacked in portion size, as well as chicken, they made up for in pesto cream. The pasta dish as a whole could have used a little more flavor; unfortunately, I had overlooked the seasonings right next to me! So definitely don't be like me in this regard lol. However, there was no seasoning needed for either of the salads. The Power Greens & Grains Salad came with the dressing on the side, but the Classic Caesar already had the dressing on it. A little odd, and I'm not sure why they did it that way? But they were good enough and up to par with the other locations. I even got to mix the remainder of the Caesar Salad with the extra pesto cream sauce from the Pesto Cavatappi, and the Caesar Salad tasted better if only by a little bit. Like I said, Xiomara's mood was pretty vapid during my visit, but I do have to give her credit for remembering to give me a water cup when I forgot despite mentioning it a minute ago lol. There are plenty of tables inside, and it was mostly empty upon my arrival. A few customers did come in after me, but by no means was it busy. If you prefer dining al fresco, they also have an outdoor patio at the rear of the cafe. The restrooms are to your right once you walk in. When I was there, I noticed the door was open, and there was a wet floor sign. Hopefully that is not the norm here and that an employee was cleaning it at the time of my visit. Overall, it is not a bad Corner Bakery Cafe to go to. The quality of the food isn't too much different than the other locations, but needless to say, there is definitely room for improvement. I wish the employees would show some degree of customer appreciation, but that seems to be coming at a premium regardless of what location you visit. read more

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A filling and delicious lunch of one of their available combos: half soup and half pasta. Tomato basil soup is tangy, and the carbonara has enough proteins for the carbs. Also happy that I get complimentary greens. Talk about a complete meal! Service is prompt, and the space is relaxing for leisurely dining. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Half&Half combo: chicken carbonara & tomato.basil soup. Free ceasar salad on the side - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

A step up from airplane food. Fake watery eggs. Tiny bacon strips. Everything appears to be heated by microwave then plated with fresh avocado and shredded cheese. The baked goods look good. Maybe that's what they're known for? Service is friendly. Restaurant is clean. Overall, the food pictured on the menu does not look like your plate when it comes out. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Watery fake eggs - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

The manager was super friendly and nice!!! She was such a lovely person. We will definitely head back soon!

Craving for breakfast for dinner tonight, so did an online order and stopped by this Corner Bakery location (one of the few left) on the way home and it was very good. Pancakes were fluffy and had a nice chewy texture. Scrambled eggs was moist, and the chicken sausage was good. I usually do not care for breakfast sausage but theirs was actually decent. My other favorite from Corner Bakery is the turkey cob salad, without bacon, of course. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Breakfast for dinner :) - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

1 star -- Humiliated and ignored. Absolutely unacceptable. I've never been treated this poorly at any café -- ever. I came in expecting a simple, friendly experience. Instead, I was met with open hostility from Susana M, who spoke to me in a rude, dismissive tone as if I were a problem, not a customer. When I asked for a manager, she showed up -- and then just turned around and walked away without saying a word. No apology, no help, not even eye contact. I was left standing there, stunned and humiliated. This place has zero customer care. No empathy. No professionalism. Just attitude and silence. I left feeling completely disrespected and shocked. Irvine has many better spots -- I will never set foot in Corner Bakery Café again. Avoid this location if you expect even the bare minimum of human decency. read more

Nice little cozy corner location ..being out of state I expected a more hometown feel....we arrived at 7pm and shortly after our food was ready they proceeded to CLEAN, mop, put chairs up on tables (I thought they closed at 9pm otherwise we would have gone somewhere else) food was good...my sandwich wasn't toasted ..I had the mozzarella, tomato, arugula sandwich and a Southwest salad ..kids had a creamy pesto pasta..sister had harvest salad ..we had dessert muffins, chocolate bundt cake and chocolate chip cookie....booth needed TLC..it was all duck taped together ..very uncomfortable to sit on....fortunately we were able to find another booth...we felt rushed out and we felt like we were in the way .. read more

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Always one of my fave go to places for a quick meal. They also have the best cookies for my sweet tooth!! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Cookie - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

My bf and I stopped here after our final PFT before the LA Hyrox race next week. I originally wanted to go to Poached but the line was too long, and we did not want to wait, so we walked over to Corner Bakery instead and was so glad we did! We both wanted something healthy and Corner Baker also offers omelettes and power bowls (new item), so we were happy and got a Garden Gate scrambler with chicken sausage without cheddar and a Power bowl, which is quinoa and chicken and spinach with eggs. Service was nice and fast. It didn't take long after we ordered and sat down that they brought out our food. And the best part was there was no line!!! Breakfast was so yummy and just what we wanted! Better yet I think my scrambler came just under $10! The cafe is really cute and clean, and their bakery and baked goods look soooo good! I couldn't get any but I know their cookies are amazing! The restroom was also super clean! Plenty of parking also! read more

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Corner Bakery is one of my favorite chains that I frequent. The freshness and taste of food are always consistent. This particular location could use some improvement regarding cleanliness and overall appearance. We came in around 2:30pm after lunch rush and the tables and chairs were not properly cleaned. I feel bad for the cashier as she had to take orders, run the food, and respond to guests' needs.. no time to bus the tables. Management need to hire more staff to support one another in order to improve overall customer experience read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Got the choose two, chicken pomodori panini and pesto cavatappi pasta. Good food, nice staff, and plenty of seating. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - chicken pomodori panini and pesto cavatappi pasta - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

The staff is amazing with food prep and they are so professional when taking the order and bring the meal to the table. You can't go wrong with the pancakes and eggs. The coffee is always the best. We like sitting outside where it's warm and quiet. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Cold drink on the patio. - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

They righted the wrong with apology. Very impressed with the upper management who listened and took action to correct the issue in a very professional manner. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Free chicken sandwich , drink and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Training. I wanted a half sandwich and a garden salad. She didn't know what a small garden salad was. Turns out Corner Bakery doesn't offer that. It's embarrassing to stand at the front of the line trying to explain what a garden salad is in a restaurant like Corner Bakery when she could have just told me they don't offer that. I ended up with something I didn't want and it wasn't that good. Please tell your people what a garden salad is. Better yet consider offering a half sandwich with a small green salad. read more

We came here for lunch after our kids said they wanted to eat macaroni and cheese. Our food came out super fast and tasted delicious! Service was great, the restaurant was clean an, and pricing was fair. This is always a favorite place of ours to come! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Bacon Mac & Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing food and great service. She was still patient with us and did a great job taking our order and the food was absolutely great. Felt good and light. The latte was amazing also. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food and good services from the server. The server Natalie is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back more often. read more

Door Dash delivery; arrived well packaged and early. The tuna sandwich was just okay. For $17+ dollars there could have been a lot more tuna! The loaded potato soup was gross. Grainy with an inexplicable layer of oil on top. Shudder. It was bad. This won't happen again. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Pick two - Tuna sandwich 3 stars/Loaded potato soup 0 stars - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

First time here and staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is so cute and homie like. Got a caramel ice coffee which is so good. We got the Anaheim panini and the bacon cheddar. Both so delicious! Would definitely come back! Recommend!! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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Nice cashier and big latte just the way I like it. It's cool with lots of room to sit down and plugs for my laptop. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - My personal cup keeps my latte hot. - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Friendly staff, good food! The choose two is a good deal. Normally I can eat it for two meals. read more

I ordered the Anaheim Scrambler with a fruit cup and coffee. My wife ordered the same. The place needs some work and upgrades inside. It's just a little worn out. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - I ordered the Anaheim scramber with a fruit cup. The food is really good. The place needs some work and upgrades. - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

This is the Bacon & Cheddar Panini, this is absolute pathetic to be called a breakfast "entree" with bogo entree. I also couldnt get a refund. I can get a biggest portion at mcdonalds. Youre food quality and service has gone extremely downhill. Do better! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - This is the Bacon & Cheddar Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Still a big fan of my local CB! It's close to my office so I pop in once or twice a week and am always met with a warm smile and most employees know my order. I especially enjoy the tuna sandwiches and hot chai lattes. And the pumpkin muffins! My young adult kids love the pastas. Can't say enough about the wonderful staff: Susana, Janine, and Natalie are terrific and managers Luceida, Esperanza and Juan are all very helpful. I'm so glad oat milk and chai syrup have been consistently available these days--hope they continue to keep those well stocked. Thankful for this yummy lunch spot. read more

Best place for mac and cheese , my son favorite place This location is nice , clean and great location Just tried the chicken salad on a croissant and it was delicious !! read more

Positives: Love the salads and pastas here. Love the monster cookies. Negatives: Their portion sizes could be better and they literally upcharge everything. read more

Amazing service! The food was exceptional--I had a green chile chicken panini and baked potato soup. Natalie is awesome! Dining room and ambiance were great #Restaurant #Food #Panini #Soup #Service #Natalie read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Green Chile Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California