Came by for the first time with my aunt today and really enjoyed the food and service that it reminded me to get on the app again. Linda was exceptional not only with helping us as a cashier and server, but she literally wore multiple hats and works hard. It's rare to see that kind of service in fast food dining so it was truly appreciated. She cleaned the tables when it was slow up front and you can tell she puts in the work to keep the place tidy instead of letting things pile up. She wipes down not only the tables but also the chairs which makes me feel better about the cleanliness and ambience. Will keep coming back for her friendly, hospitable and warm demeanor. Thank you Linda! Now for the food: had the pick two and wow the options are in my opinion extensive. It also comes with a side of chips, fruit or salad (mixed greens or Caesar) It was hard for me to choose. I got two sandwiches and a side mixed greens salad and was pleasantly satisfied. The uptown turkey avocado is delicious and the chicken pesto were great choices! It even came with a side salad and while we dined in and got the food, it filled us up quickly - they don't skimp on portions thankfully. I even had leftovers for a second meal. Parking is limited on the street but they have a shopping center parking garage which you can park in as well and walk over. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor seating even has umbrellas up for a nice lunch or evening ambience. Can't wait to comeback and enjoy another meal here! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Pick 2 Menu 06/2026 - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been going to Corner Bakery since they first opened more than two decades ago. Haven't been back in a very, very long time. Sat outdoors after ordering, among tables laden high with dirty dishes and unclean tables. Had to dust off my own table of food crumbs. The downside of the wonderful patio for the public is that no one seems responsible for cleaning the patio furniture and tables! Despite all this, I eagerly anticipated my tomato mozzarella sandwich - the only vegetarian item I could find. It was possibly the worst sandwich I have ever eaten anywhere at any restaurant. The 'baguette' or roll was literally the mealiest, stalest bread ever, crumbling into small dry pieces in my mouth. The cheese was freezing cold. Just awful. Another family member did not enjoy their grilled cheese. Definitely will not be back. read more

We stopped to get a bite to eat for brunch with my mom, aunt and uncle. I was excited to have them try Corner Bakery Cafe, since I have had their food before at a different location and loved it. I was disappointed that our soup was cold and our sandwich wasn't all that great. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Turkey Avocado Cobb - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

We recently ordered some coffee and pastries from here for a work event. The coffee was decent, as were the pastries, though they did lean a bit on the sweet side. Overall, a solid option for catering. read more

Well since the lat time I did a review. Some stuff needs to be brought up. For one the place needs some TLC. walls are scratched up. Tables are wabaly rug is dirty and stained. Chairs are mismatched and dirty. We come sit for a few (1.1/2 hr.) and get told by an employee that the GM (Valentin) told him to let us know we have to buy something in order to stay here. 1st of all wife was waiting for me so we cam eat together. 2nd every time we come in we buy something. We get stared at by certain employee like to keep an eye on us makes us feel like criminals. The only reason I'm giving a 5 star is only because of Simone he treats us with respect and has great customer service. A short stuby older lady has something against us. This is the second time I making a bad review because of her. She wears her hair in a bund. read more

Came here because a friend told me about this choose two of any pasta, salad, sandwich or soup for $6.99! Since my mom hates waiting long for her food at restaurants, and we both love a great deal, I decided to celebrate my birthday here. The four of us each got the choose two and highlights include the chicken pompadour sandwich, tomato basil soup, the broccoli cheddar soup, shrimp linguine, and chicken carbonara. Clarence took our order and he was friendly, funny and fantastic! I liked how he told us how much it was first then after he applied the discount! He even asked me to fill out a survey and you get a free cookie! Because we had an early dinner, we were the only ones there which was nice! We all enjoyed ourselves and thank you for such a great deal! Mention this deal when ordering as it ends on 1/31/26! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Chicken Carbonara and Chicken Pomodori - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came here for the first time and got their $6.99 dinner special to go. The special comes with two half-portion entrées and a side. I ordered the carbonara pasta and the Chicken Rosa pasta, with garlic bread as the side. I really liked the carbonara pasta; it's my favorite pasta to get at Corner Bakery. It's very creamy, and the spaghetti is so soft. The Chicken Rosa pasta was good too, but it didn't pair well with the chicken. If I order this again, I'll ask for no chicken. The garlic bread was a bit burnt on the edges but still tasty. I also got a free cookie for completing an online survey. I chose the oatmeal raisin cookie, and it was delicious. It tasted homemade and was chewy, though it was sweeter than other oatmeal cookies I've had. Customer service was good. The staff who took my order was really friendly. read more

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This Corner Bakery is the closest to my home -- but I don't visit often. Curious why? Keep reading. They were running a promo: choose any two items for $6.99 after 4pm. Such a good deal--I couldn't resist. Usually I just order online and pick up, but since I was already heading to Trader Joe's, I decided to go in person. I was planning to get two orders of the deal. When I got there, a staff member was finishing with a customer, then just left the register. I was standing there waiting, and after about a minute another staff member finally came over to take my order. I asked if I could use the deal for two orders, since the coupon didn't mention any restrictions other than "after 4pm" and "no third-party delivery." She said it was only once per person per phone per day. I wasn't sure if that was an actual rule, so I just ordered one. In the end, I asked if my friend could order online and have me pick up. She said, "Okay, I'll let you do it this time, but next time the other person has to come in themselves." The whole conversation had no smiles and wasn't friendly -- but at least I got the deal I wanted. I usually don't like interacting with the staff here. There's an older staff member, maybe a manager, who always looks unhappy or angry. Honestly, I don't think anyone working here ever seems happy. Lastly, when I picked up my order, the floor was wet. I'm not sure why they don't clean it up -- it's not so busy that they wouldn't have time. If you plan to come here, I recommend ordering online and just picking up to minimize contact with the staff. By comparison, the Corner Bakery in Burbank has much better service -- they even give out cake samples. It's night and day between this location and the one in Burbank. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - My takeout - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I have been going to the Sherman Oaks location for many years. That location has been closed for a while now. I have never been to the Pasadena location and there is always a 1st time for everything. A friend of mine decided to go to Corner Bakery Cafe and we did. We were there couple of weeks ago and got a very nice, pleasant welcome from Veronica. She was sweet, kind, and helpful. We placed the order at the register and she brought out our order on timely manner. Food was delicious, hot and fresh. I ordered their Chicken Carbonara & Chicken Pomodori, she got Green Chile Chicken Panini and we both shared everything. She also enjoyed and liked her food. Our food was very flavorful. We each got a Toffee Cookie which was not too sweet and hit the spot right after our meal. Didn't get any drinks. Stayed with water. The Ambiance was nice, chill and very welcoming. Place was very clean with 2 restrooms. I will definitely return to this location next time I go to visit her since she lives in Pasadena. Thank you Corner Bakery, Veronica and management!:-)) read more

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Grossest sandwich every. Came super cold like out of the freezer. Paid 3.7 for bacon 1 strip of bacon and 1 ham on the " ham on the pretzel sandwich. Wtf is this trash. Food literally feels like it was frozen a night before and they put it in the bag and sent it. Even bacon was freaking cold and my office was only 0.5 miles away driver picked up and brought to me instantly. Oh and salad had bunch of old lettuce. I tried to eat but it's just gross read more

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So far, my favorite Corner Bakery location. The service was helpful overall, the food was great, and the place is in a pretty area of Pasadena. My wife and I have been loving this two for $6.99 deal they've been running at Corner Bakery (in fact, it's been our favorite deal of the year so far). We have really enjoyed getting to know the menu, and in particular trying the pastas and the great sandwiches with the made-in-house breads. This location is no different. The place is surrounded by large windows, which makes it feel nice and open, and there's plenty of seating inside, no matter how busy it gets (and it can get busy). I ordered the chicken pesto pasta and the green chile chicken sandwich and a caesar salad. The pasta was flavorful and the sauce is generously portioned, which I appreciated. The sandwich was solid - the bread is fantastic, and the green chile and chicken worked well together. I still think I prefer the pomodori sandwich, but I'll get it next time. For $6.99, this deal feels like a steal, and we'll be back at least one more time this month. I hope they keep the deal going :) One small note - it seemed like they had a little confusion going on in the kitchen, and our cashier seemed to keep getting dragged away, or called to by other staff members. It wasn't a huge issue, but it did make the ordering process a little challenging. Other than that, loved it, and we'll be back. read more

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Everything in here is old and sticky. Definitely needs a revamp. Service was mediocre. BBLT sandwich was awful. I could've made a better one at home. Simple white bread, aioli "mayo" and lettuce and tomatoes. Nothing like the advertised picture. Bread was super thin, no bacon flavor at all. I didn't know a BLT could taste so bland. I would've rather stayed hungry than spend $52. read more

I ordered a hazelnut latte and a muffin. The staff were very friendly, everything was prepared quickly, the latte was delicious, and there's a cozy outdoor area where you can enjoy your coffee and procrastinate a bit. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Hazelnut latte - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is the dirtiest corner bakery Café that I have ever been to, the floor is filthy and full of old food; they do not clean the old scraps of food off the table nor wipe them down with a clean cloth. The green salad is full of old lettuce. Was a very disappointing experience. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Old lettuce on top of very dirty tables that are not cleaned, full of old food and filthy carpets - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

BEST BAKERY EVER!! It's like your mom's cooked food. Fresh and healthy to the T. Everyone is super sweet and caring. Especially, Simon, the Manager. Five Stars all the way. BEST PROPLE ON THE PLANET!! read more

With the $7.99 PICK TWO menu, it's a great meal and a great value!!! Will definitely return before the deal expires! read more

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Went Sunday for the first time. Linda helped us and she was great ! Very friendly and helpful. Our sandwiches were delicious. We will for sure be back soon. Thank you Linda ! read more

Great food and portions! Amazing and friendly service! Thank you to the Chef for making incredible portions on the sandwich and scrambler! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Breakfast for Dinner. Anaheim Scrambler with potatoes, bacon and Bacon & Egg Croissant, and Buttermilk Pancakes! Amazing! - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Was SO disappointed in our meal. Hate wasting $40 on terrible food. We got the "choose two" from the menu. One of us got a club sandwich and half of the avocado was bad. We also had to send our soup back because it was room temp. It seemed like they re-plated our soups and microwaved them. We also had Cesar salad with our combos and some of the lettuce was bad... dressing had a weird fishy taste. We used to like Corner Bakery, but hadn't been there in years. Definitely won't be returning. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Bad avocado in our sandwich - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Last time I went to this location, which was 2 years ago, the food was so bad, I stopped going. My salad had more than 1/3 of the greens that was rotten. It used to be so consistently good, and I've frequented this place for over 15 years. It seems to be under a different ownership/management. I was hesitant to try this place again, but after some shopping nearby, it was just convenient and I wanted to give them another try. I ordered two Chicken Pesto Sandwiches, 1 for my daughter and 1 for me. This used to be our favorite sandwich. My side salad came with NO dressing. The bread for the sandwich was so thick, dense and dry, I couldn't eat it as a regular sandwich. I ditched the top part and barely ate it as an open sandwich. It was also DRENCHED in Italian dressing. The worst part was, my daughter found a 4.5 inch toothpick buried in one half of the sandwich, as she bit into it, almost hurting herself. Mine didn't come with any toothpick. The poor quality of the food is bad enough, but missing the dressing for the salad and finding a random toothpick in one half of the sandwich just left a terrible taste in my mouth. I tried to give them another chance, but there's no way I'll be returning to this Corner Bakery. read more

Ordered a harvest salad- apples were bad, lettuce wilted walnuts soft . Terrible . Floors dirty Smelled like bleach. Should have looked at reviews before ordering . read more

My husband, daughter and I were visiting Pasadena yesterday and went to the Corner Bakery Cafe. We got 2 of their "Buy 2 for $7.99" specials. The food was really good! And the person who helped us with our order (he was an older man) was really nice and very considerate. I normally go to Panera's a lot - but I think the Corner Bakery has better food at a better price. read more

I used to love this place, its in a great spot and has a lovely outdoor area. The last time I came i had an acai bowl so today (Saturday afternoon ) I stopped in for that. We'll they no longer have it so I ordered from the pick two menu. The broccoli cheese soup was cold , I sent it back and even when reheated it was still not hot. They have really gone down hill big time . Now I see why the restaurant is always half empty read more

This place is hopping for Friday afternoon. Ordered the half and half option. Due to the lunch hour it's best to be patient. It was a little bit of wait before picking up my lunch at the counter today. Everything was made fresh, I love the harvest salad that includes all my favorites , apple bites, walnuts and cranberries. Loved it ! The pink lemonade was refreshing and tasty as well. Park in the back for optimal choices. The front parking is always taken. They take all payment options read more

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This has to be without a doubt the worse restaurant I've ever been in my life and no, I'm not exaggerating. Decided to eat here in order to kill some time before my mom's second doctor's appointment for that day and since the location is so close to her doctor's office, it seemed like a sensible choice, but in reality it was a horrible idea. Ordered a chicken pesto sandwich for my mom, ordered a caprese sandwich with fresh fruit for myself with a chai latte and an order of Mac n cheese to share. The sandwiches were served on a baguette that seemed to not have been fully cooked. My mom's pesto sandwich was cold, the chicken she said tasted as if they simply took it out of the fridge and then put on the bread. Mine had a weird taste to it, I couldn't quite pin point what it was, but it was just off. The Mac and cheese was disgusting, beyond dry and the sauce was non existent. The chai was equally bad, it had a very strong artificial taste to it. Couldn't finish any of it as it was just that bad. I honestly can't comprehend how this place can be as busy as it was, it has to be the location where it's at, because the food is truly awful. Never again. read more

Hi! 3.5 stars - Had lunch here today.. the good: good turkey avocado cobb salad! They give a lot!!! Shrimp scampi pasta was good just bland and lacked flavor.. the pasta was slightly overcooked for me but still good! I added more cheese! The broccoli and cheese soup was yummy!!! the improvements needed: the floor was wet at the soda areas and near kitchen / counter.. the place itself was a bit untidy.. the tables not wiped down, the carpet looked like it hadnt been vacuumed, the tables outside the cafe werent clean had plates etc and trash that was left and werent picked up. Just left there. Personally i think ppl (customers) should bring it back in and be polite! The staff seemed beat and tired no smiles. Just kinda blah. Anyway i still recommend corner bakery cuz its fresh the price is right and very good! :) read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Turkey Avocado Cobb and Shrimp Scampi Linguine aldo Cheddar Broccoli Soup (V) - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food was terrible. The entire place really needs a deep clean up and maintenance. The taste of a breakfast wrap was absolutely awful and the salsa I got looked overdue (sticky and gross). The coffee was not fresh. I used to come here mans it was good back in the old days, not anymore. read more

My fiancé and I ordered two turkey & Swiss breakfast sandwich, a cold brew, lemonade & muffin. The food is nothing to brag about. When we walked in, the customer service? is absent. The girls at the front end, including the one with the red hair & eyelashes, just have the "I don't want to be there, I hate my job." Face. If customer service isn't your thing, then why are you working here? Such a poor representation of the company. Even their tone of voice. Not at ALL welcoming, no hospitality.. just lacking customer service. If you're not a people's person then why be there? Also, my fiancé had to use the restroom & stated the restroom was absolutely disgusting/dirty. The stall/toilet was full of s***. PLEASE do better. It's no wonder this place is has the reviews that it does. read more

There pasta is so dry, we order some carbonara and scampi pasta. I suggest for u guys to ask for extra sauce.

Ordered a Roast Beef Sandwich bread hard not fresh I didn't know that it would be this if i new i would had Panini style didn't know 1st time. Nice place to eat outside but tables need to be clean. Otherwise a good place to eat ambiance nice. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Beef sandwich, Dragonfruit lemonade. - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

The panini I ordered was saturated with oil, leaving oily finger marks where I wrapped a napkin around it to keep my hands free from the oil. The bread was your average sliced bread, the chicken inside little presliced divots. The entire location needs freshening up- it was pretty scuffed and shabby. The man behind the counter was affable and brought the plate to me. read more

My only remaining sibling died this week. Went to the fancy Macy's on Lake to buy her outfit to be buried in. Afterwards we thought we could use a pick me up. I wanted to go Erewhon but my daughter chose Corner Bakery because the one in Northridge Mall she said is really nice. Then @cornerbakery served me this jacked up chocolate croissant that they left in the microwave too long. (First, the brought it to me ice cold) It was inedible. I also orded a chai latte and what I got was a cup of milk with a splash of chai. They didn't even forth the milk. The Amazon kcup chai tea Is superior to this dreck ! Overall, I've had better quality food and beverage on an cheap airplane. Thanks for taking my money for nothing Corner Bakery. If my family instilled one thing in me it's that there is never an excuse not to do your best. So clearly, this sad ugly croissant and glass of ice milk is the best you can do. Now I feel like the crossaint: overheated and melting. You are terrible @cornerbakery I really needed that tea and croissant and your people just made a bad day worse. #neveragainbecauseyouarebad read more

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The food was great! Very fresh and attractively presented. The staff members were friendly and helpful. Great menu selection too. The tables were left with dirty dishes almost our entire meal. Then, when the dishes were cleared the tables were not wiped and there were obvious food bits and pieces on the surface. I would go back there in a minute though. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Cakes - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is the second time I eat at this restaurant and the potatoes are very sour! Gross. The first time I had the breakfast potatoes they were unreasonably sour. So I sent them back and they said they would make them crispier... still sour tossed them. Today I had their potato soup, not knowing they likely used the same gross potato and they were disgustingly sour. At first it came to the table like warm, the cheese did not even melt. I asked if they could make it hotter and c they kindly popped Irving they microwave. In had to vigorously mix it, and it's was not good. I've ate about 1/2 before I had to throw it away. When the staff checked on me and noticed I was not done with the soup I had to tell them to take it because it was not good. They did not question me. Not appetizing and although the staff is very nice but the food quality is low. Not going to do it a third time. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - The potato soup. - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Can sad my and my husband went for dinner at 8pm not allow to eat inside if we wan to eat we can seat outside lady say not good very unhappy

A shame the menus are contradictory and misleading and the service only makes it more confusing, because the food is good. I have been looking forward to visiting this restaurant with my partner for months now, and eyeing their green chile chicken panini, but the customer communication left me genuinely offended. Firstly, ordering was a hassle. The cashier struggled her way through our order, and I had to correct her several times for missing items. Then, once I had ordered and sat down, I realized I had been upcharged $5.19 for my choice of side with my meal. I had specifically checked the menu, where it said all paninis were "served with any Side"- and checked the Sides section on the menu, where the DC chicken salad was included. But I was upcharged $5.19 for that side, without being told by either the menu or the cashier. I brought my receipt back up the counter to ask for an explanation, and explained that the menu said any side could be included and there was no signage to indicate any sort of up-charge. Another woman, who I believe may have been the location manager, let me know that "some sides had an up-charge," and I showed her that there is no reference to that on any menu. She apologized for the confusion, and asked me if I still wanted the side or if I would like a refund, and to be swapped for a side that was not an extra charge- and I agreed, and swapped to a caesar salad. Right as we were processing the refund, a server brought our food to the table we were sitting at, with the chicken salad already prepared, but paused, looked back at his manager, and removed the chicken salad from the plate before placing it down on the table. Now, I understand I had just been issued a refund for this, but I do believe restaurant etiquette is that if the restaurant itself caused a price error, and the food is already prepared, it is still delivered to the customer if only to avoid food waste and a walk of shame, and also as an apology. They did, however, as compensation, refund me for a bakery item I had ordered along with my meal, which was a kindness that did somewhat make up for it. The food itself was delicious, and that is the only reason this review is getting 2stars instead of 1. The panini was nice and crisp and not too greasy but not dry either. It was just what I had hoped for when I read there was a green chile chicken panini on their menu. Their maple pecan bar was also very good, though the crust was a bit too crumbly. However, every 7 or so minutes an alarm would loudly beep from the kitchen for upwards of a minute. As I mentioned earlier, my chicken salad side had been replaced for a caesar salad, but no one brought it to me. I waited for 20 minutes for my replacement caesar salad, and then I had to ask and remind them for it to be brought to me. For reference, it took them less than 15 minutes to bring out two paninis and a special salad. In all, if I ever crave a green chile chicken panini again, I will either be ordering just the sandwich for pickup online, or I will be finding a way to make or find it somewhere else. read more

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This place used to be my go-to spot for breakfast and dinner. I've been here twice this year, in 2025. Tonight, I'm having dinner, and it's disappointing me for the second time. The customer service is non-existent, and the food is of poor quality. I wish them the best in 2026, but I won't be returning. Goodbye, Corner Bakery. read more

Not happy with the staff at the Pasadena location on Lake Avenue. I used their website to contact them with an inquiry and after 5 follow-ups still no response! How can they expect to stay in business when they cannot respond to a customer's inquiry? This is just wrong! read more

Visited: 2024-08 Note(s): chain; fill out their survey after your meal for a free cookie that you can redeem right away. Meatball panini: decent sandwich but the marinara sauce could use a bit more flavor. Berry pecan salad: pretty good salad. $1.59 extra when chosen for the choose 2 option. Not sure if I'd do this again for that extra price. Choose 2 also comes with option of fruit, chips and garlic bread. Monster cookie: ok cookie. Did not stand out from a store bought cookie. S got the southwest chicken salad and thought the ingredients were of low quality and would not get again. Overall: looking for a healthy place to eat, we ended choosing this place. Unfortunately it wasn't worth the price we paid and the taste wasn't there either. Friendly staff but the restaurant could be a bit cleaner. read more

Came here after a hike. Over the weekend and we got there just intime before they had a mini rush. The service was good.the cashier was very patient with me as I was ordering. I ended up grabbing the wrong menu and she corrected me once she found out. Ended up ordering the 2 kids breakfast so the kids can split it. My sister in law and I shared a choose 2 as we weren't that hungry yet. The girls enjoyed their meal. The club panini was good. I enjoyed it. The Cesar salad wasn't overly dressed, which is good for me as the salad didn't get soggy, not the best description I know. The broccoli cheddar soup was a little too salty for us, but the salad helped when the soup got too salty for us. Overall, a good experience and we wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

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