Everything ive ordered from there has been excellent quality, good taste, and its all very affordable and healthy! I love their wraps and paninis, and soups! Their sandwiches are also just so totally delicious. However, this time i ordered their pesto chicken pasta, and when i saw it in person, it was..... More like runny white sauce with dried basil bits in it, then pesto? Maybe im not familiar with the different types of pesto out there, but i was expecting it to be like green, packed with basil and maybe a nice tang of garlic to go with it, but it was just..... lightly flavored white cream sauce with dried basil bits. So if you like that type of pesto, this is your place! But for me, the best kind of pesto ive found when eating out was at Misky Misky, in West Covina. That one is definitely not skimpy on the green or the flavor. Regardless, this place got good food. Please try it out! read more

I ordered a meatball panini's from this place and was very disappointed. The meatballs had no flavor like the frozen ones at the grocery store and only ONE thin slice of provolone I couldn't even taste served with marinara on the side. Also had a cinnamon cold brew that tasted like milk coffee with only a hint of cinnamon. Paid $28.00 what a rip off! read more

I came here over the weekend to redeemed a coupon for a free power panini thin, yes you heard it right...FREE! =) I was expecting to see hoards of ppl and long lines but surprisingly there were none. You get a choice of 3 types of paninis (applewood bacon, chicken apple sausage or veggie). I went with the chicken apple sausage. It was okay. I didn't really care for the sharp cheddar though. It was too bitter, bleh! I also tried the applewood bacon panini...the sausage was way better. Service was good and the servers were friendly. I don't think i'll order the panini thin again but I'm glad I got to try it for Free =) read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Chicken Apple Sausage Panini! - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Prices here range from some things being too pricey and others at a great price. I came to brunch around 11am with my cousin Saturday. There was a good crowd inside (more crowded) and outside on the patio. I had the chicken apple sausage with egg and a side of fruits. My cousin had the chicken apple egg SANDWICH with oatmeal ($1 charge). The side oatmeal was a good size! We switched sides (my fruits for her oatmeal) =] Although, her dish was only about $4 whereas mine was $7 and it was basically the same thing except hers was assembled into a sandwich and mine was all seperate !!! The chicken apple sausage sounded amazing - doesn't it? I was thinking little pieces of sausage cut up but it turned out to be 2 mini sausage patties that tasted like they were frozen and thawed then microwaved. Didn't have enough flavor. Next time I am definitely getting the egg sandwiches. Lesson learned! Parking is FREE in the structure (along with Macy's, Trader Joes, etc). read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Eggggs w/ chicken apple sausage - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Haven't been here in a few years and I am impressed by the Choose Two option. I got 1/2 Club Panini and 1/2 Mac & Cheese with a side caesar salad using Doordash. Everything was kind of cold but that's to be expected sometimes when having food delivered. The Club Panini was excellent; the bread was toasted and had a soft but crunchy texture and everything meshed well together. They used to offer a pickle with it but I guess times have changed? The portions for the Mac & Cheese were very generous but the dish was nothing exceptional. The salad had fresh vegetables and I loved that the dressing was made in house and not just a random ranch packet. read more

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I ordered a turkey/bacon sandwich w a cup of soup. I was charged extra for the soup and it didn't even come w the order. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'm a regular customer of corner bakery, but i had never been to this particular location before. Last week I was in the area and so I decided to place a online order for pickup. I pick up my order and head home, just to find a absolute freaking mess! I had ordered two uptown turkey/avocado sandwiches and a pesto Cavatappi. Both of the sandwiches were basically just tossed in the container with no toothpick to keep it intact, so it was just a mess and all over the place! Not only that, both sandwiches were ridiculously drenched in mayonnaise! The pesto was a miss as well! Cold, and the taste was just off! I contacted them via email regarding my concern, but nobody even bothered to contact me back. Nasty food, nasty customer service!!! First and last time I will ever order from this location! read more

Really like this cafe, their menu is robust BTW, their breakfast paninis are a must Their Cinnamon bun gives Cinnabon a run for their money It's sweet and delicious, just like honey This place is spacious, plenty of seating, lots of tables/chairs, great food selection, drinks, lots of servers, and is in a great location. They have all you can drink coffee and tea, and is just a nice place to grab breakfast/brunch and chill with friends. Feels like a panera, but I like this place a little better. Feels more homey, and I like their food options. read more

Food quality continues to go down. Poor customer service. Lays chips instead of the normal ones you usually hand out?

Ordered breakfast from here the other day. It was yummy! I had a wrap with cold coffee. Goodbye to my local coffee shop because CB rocks. Exceptionally yummy food and a bit more pricey, but worth it. read more

Food is good, but the keys to get their app and/or email club. Then, you get freshly cooked food at a better price. The lines can get long, but the cashiers seem pretty efficient for the most part. The restrooms are always clean! read more

The food was tasty and nice and hot! The pancakes are my favorite with some of their coffee!

Had the half and half combo. I got the chicken pesto sandwich and the uptown Turkey avocado. I really enjoyed the uptown Turkey avocado. Good quality meat and avocado. I wish I had gotten the full sandwich. The pesto sandwich was very basic. It just tasted like warmed up chicken with cheese. I would recommend the Uptown Turkey avocado. Overall, very pricey. read more

My hit sandwich was served cold practically thrown at me from customer service... the sandwich was pretty good even cold but I was only given half a sandwich in a small pieace of bread which I did not see coming. The salad was small the cheddar broccoli soup had no broccoli... it was very sad but will never escape my mind to never go back or recommend this place to anyone!!! read more

This place is a pit now. Very unkept and the food is tasteless. What a shame because it's in a perfect location. Clean the place up people

It's a convenient location to have a quick meal. The baked goods are great. I'm not a big fan of some of their breakfast or lunch items. The food is mediocre. I ordered the ham and Swiss egg bowl and thought it tasted bland. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Carved Ham & Swiss Egg Bowl - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Not outrageously creative, but nonetheless a very solid place to quickly grab a bite, have an excellent variety of choices from sweet cakes and pastries, to salad and sandwiches, and on top to get a good quality coffee selection. read more

My family and me have become obsessed with this food here!!! We ordered online once and have been coming back since. The whole team there is good but special shoutout to armada, Valentine and Karen. Please thank them all for us. Armada is the cute nice girl up front always looking happy my mom loves seeing her and Valentine also super cool guy she swears they 2 look related so maybe they are siblings? Karen is attentive and really nice we have gotten her as cashier sometimes to. Make sure to sign up for the coupons it will save you money especially when youre getting food for a whole family like us if you need help with signing up ask them they are all very nice and will show you!!! Shoutout to the cooks to can't forget about them read more

Food, service and cleanliness is an absolute shame. I ordered breakfast with my 2 kids. They had issues communicating and taking order, but maybe it was a new employee so I took my time in placing my order. Food for my kids, bagel cream cheese, and pancakes. Can't mess that up right, and it came out. But my egg sandwich order was wrong. So the manager (Halasa/Hadassah) takes it back. My kids practically finish eating and I go and ask where is my food, and ask for an extra cream cheese. My food was sitting on a small plate, with half the sandwich hanging off the plate right on the dirty counter where they had cleaning products lined up. She said Extra Cream cheese is $1. I told her the cream cheese she gave with the order was barely enough to cover one side of my kids bagel and he still has another side to eat. She said we charge $1. I asked her if she can please give me my sandwich which was being remade, and she practically threw it at me. I asked if she can just give me one cream cheese to avoid standing in a long line for cream cheese. She said $1 and walked away. I stood in line and purchased another cream cheese for my child. Did not eat my sandwich, and she saw that i did not eat it. No apology or remorse for messing up my order, and I was not able to eat while my kids ate. So, as you know, a mom can't eat after the opportunity to eat is gone. I'm sorry, but if food handling is that bad in front of the customer, i don't know how that food is handled behind the counter. No thank you, but maybe it was better i wasn't able to eat my egg sandwich. I will never step foot inside this location. The manager was absolutely unpleasant, the tables and chairs are not cleaned properly, ate sticky with crumbs. And pancakes are rubber and syrup is watered down. read more

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Great service Aaron went above and beyond to make my meal exactly what I wanted. Service was quick and great with enjoyable workers

I've been to many corner bakery locations. I like the menu, especially the kids menu which is great for my kid... However, this was probably the worst corner bakery I've been to. The wait was long to order, and the place seemed disorganized. There was limited seating and no one was clearing the tables to allow for ppl to sit down. After I ordered, I sat at a dirty table that hadn't been cleared because there wasn't another choice. The food took a little while to get, and I could clearly see that the kitchen was in chaos and too busy. There didn't seem to be anyone I charge. The food itself was up to corner bakery standards. No complaints there. read more

Updated review I stopped by for lunch today. I love the Pasta Carbonara. While Michelle(management) was taking my order, a customer that was at the other register was having an issue. Michelle walked away while I was still talking. She didn't acknowledge that she was going to help out with the situation at the other register. It was about five minutes before she returned. She didn't apologize, or mention the interruption. I told her that I felt like she wasn't carrying herself in a professional manner. She began talking down to me. Mentioning that she had two degrees. In my opinion, she doesn't represent the brand at all.... read more

We had three different orders. I had a panini, my son had yogurt and fruit and my friend had oatmeal. Everyone enjoyed their food and it came out quickly. A couple of small glitches. My friend asked that her toppings be served on the side but they were placed directly on top of her oatmeal. Coffee was good. Place was clean. I would definitely try it again. read more

I understand this place can get busy for a Sunday morning, but today it was pretty slow. Even a customer commented "where's all your customers?" Anyway, Malia took my order and after punching it in, took more orders as a line finally started building up (understandable). After taking other orders however, she'd get started on theirs right away--another coworker asked if she needed help to make my drink, to which her reply was "I'm good" as she proceeded to take more orders and get started on theirs, disregarding mine. When the wait time came close to ten minutes, I decided to wait by the cashier, to which Malia looked at me again and asked if I needed help. She already forgot I was waiting for my order????? Anyway, just kinda ticked that my order (ONE FRAPPE) took about 10 minutes to make. read more

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

Got great service from Jessica and we enjoyed the grilled cheese, chili, bacon/ham/turkey sandwich, Caesar and Berry pecan salad Thanks! read more

10:10 am Empty - should have been our first clue! Order 436336 - customer 74 -Service is terrible - employees have bad attitude - food is COLD - bacon and scrambled eggs - overcooked - coffee has grounds - tables are dirty and beverage area neglected Not the Corner Bakery I'm used to - Won't be back here.... Or waste time trying another! read more

Favorite place for a quick meal with great taste and affordable price, especially for people like me who eats out a lot. Have recommended to a few friends, and they all love be it. Recommend, their Caesar salad and spaghetti with meatballs, you can order as a combo too. I always order extra meatball, yes, that's how good it is. read more

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Great and fast food and friendly service. I love the Linguine & Meatballs! The Chicken carbonara is good as well! I love that the pasta (entree size) comes with garlic bread! There's lots of available indoor and outdoor seating at this location and it's right by a bunch of shopping places too! read more

Can't say enough good things! My boyfriend and i love coming here! The staff is friendly and patient. Plus the serving sizes are huge and for a reasonable price. There was one occasion were we found a hair in the pasta, brought it to the workers attention and the problem was resolved right away no hassle. That's just good service! read more

Fun place to hang out and talk or use computer with free wifi(if it works). Plenty of seats indoor and outdoors. Employees are extremely helpful. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love Corner Bakery and have craved their chopped salad since 3/16/2020 when we went into Stay At Home quarantine. Today we finally ordered food to go and my salad was a such a disappointment because there was some old lettuce mixed in with fresh. I found the end of a romaine lettuce with a rotten spot. It put me off my salad sadly.... read more

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I am really into their soups. Sandwiches pair well with them. Tasty, light lunch that is also satisfying.

So I ordered catering from this place for a meeting in Pasadena. I had 18 people to feed AND of course, several were "off dairy" and a few others vegetarian. I was super impressed with the catering services from this Corner Bakery location. I placed the entire order online with no problems whatsoever. I chose a mix of salad (protein, no dairy) and a sandwich tray with several options including a vegetarian one. I also got sides of potato chips (individual serving bags) and a large iced tea and some canned sodas. Received email confirmation of my order right away, paid online. Easy as can be. Called the morning of the meeting to confirm... very nice catering manager assured me it would all be fine - and it WAS! I asked for a delivery time of 12:30 for a 1 PM meeting. They were already there and had it set up by 12:15! Everything was covered/wrapped so I just had to unwrap things before people showed up. And they brought EVERYTHING I would need... plates, napkins, serving spoons, sweetener for tea, ice, cups... everything! I was so impressed. Cost was about $260 including delivery - so less than $15 per person. Probably not the cheapest lunch you can find but for all the service and the absolute ease and stress they took away from my life -- SOOO worth it. And everyone seemed to love the food. Highly recommend their catering for your next meeting or event. read more

Fast and fresh. Always a great idea. Love their soups and coffee. Not a good idea if you're on a diet lol. read more

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Gorgeous day out and a couple of my gf wants to meet up for lunch. Decided to come here because of the seating and idea of going to Macy's to shop after was a score! Plenty of seating outside in the shade. =) Order: 1/2 Club Panini Cup of clam chowder Fountain drink, my favorite is the hibiscus lemonade. Panini was great, grilled with turkey, bacon and tomato, every bite was flavorful and yummy. Clam chowder was a bit watery for my liking. Lemonade was a hit, I went back for 2 refills, the best! Refreshing and quenches your thirst! read more

My Yelp welcome screen keeps reminding me to do this review, so here it is. Corner Bakery is a pretty dependable place to grab lunch if your are in the vicinity of Lake Avenue in between Del Mar and California Boulevards. WEBSITE: http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com If you get on their mailing list they'll send you coupons for free things. ADDRESS: 345 South Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 P: (626) 578-1281 F: (626) 578-9048 HOURS: Mon - Thu 7 am - 9 pm Fri -Sat 7 am -10 pm Sun 7 am-9 pm PROS: 1) Lot of good options like sandwich/panini combo, salad & soup combo, pasta combo, kid's menu, desserts & espresso drinks. 2) Menu lists whether the item is nondairy or vegetarian if those things are important to you. 3) Calories listed on everything. This is the one thing I really like because it keeps me from going overboard. 4) Cafe portion and entree portion salads. I like the cafe portion option, especially after seeing how many calories are in the entree portions. 5) Service is pretty quick even if you order it to go. I was there a couple days ago and I ordered and walked off to the side. The manager saw me and made a point to have someone fill my order rapidly. 6) Right next to Macy's and a bunch of the other South Lake Avenue shops. 7) Free parking. Not too common in Pasadena. CONS: 1) It's a chain restaurant, so the menu hardly ever changes. 2) If you order a salad to go, check the lettuce quality before you leave. 3) They have free wi-fi, but be careful. I think my phone got hacked when I was there several months ago. read more

Haven't been here in a while but should have came back earlier. I've been frequenting the mom and pop family sandwich shops more than the chains but today I rediscovered the Corner Bakery. Great friendly service and a great selection of salads, paninis, sandwiches and baked goods. All served of their own breads. Great beverage selection as well (self serve with flavored teas and lemonades). You can't beat their half sandwich/soup or salad combos. This Corner Bakery is a gem of a chain restaurant! read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

I definitely prefer going to Corner Bakery then Panera bread. You get better selections, more choices of entrees and scrumptious varieties of baked good. Everything made to order and fresh. The workers are friendly and provide good service. Because it's so close to work and shopping, I find myself dining here when I'm looking for something healthy and tasty. Their sandwiches are excellent, especially Chicken Pomodori on sourdough. Good thick portions of chicken strips, seasoned and peppery. Plus the sweetness from the roasted tomatoes and basil combined with spinach, provolone and pesto adds such aromatic balance of flavors and taste. Compliment that with a pickle slice and chips and you got a satisfyingly good lunch. For you salad lovers, I suggest the Asian Wonton, Harvest and Chopped salads which are all delicious and nutritious. More like a meal. If you're still hungry, then I suggest you try their baked goods. Both their bundt cake (Chocolate or Gingerbread Pumpkin) and whoopee pies (red velvet or cookie & cream made) are decadent and amazing. Guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth and get you extremely full. Catering service for any occasion is available. Prepared special box lunches (sandwich, chips, fruit salad and cookie) or large pasta tray of Pesto Cavatappi with chicken, salad, bread stick and dessert trays (brownies, cookies and bundt cake) Perfect for company meetings, training classes or private parties. Cons - lunch is always busy and crowded so its hard to get seats inside. Patio seating is available, but not a lot of tables with umbrellas and are small. Free Wi-Fi - perfect for PCC students, business people and Yelpers. Parking - Park at Macy's or meter parking on Lake street. read more

I stopped by here to continue studying for midterms. I hopped into the cafe to get an iced tea, then walked outside to one of their many comfortable plush couches. They have extensive outdoor seating, which provided a great environment to study as I needed the fresh air. The place is pretty clean and free of trouble makers. There is a security guy that posts during the evenings, so no trouble is tolerated here. The inside is a standard cafe with a variety of food choices. Since I had recently ate, I only ordered the iced tea. However, I will be back to try out some of their entrees. If not for the food, come for the comfortable outdoor seating while you study, or mingle with friends. read more

Great spot for a quick lunch! Great soups and sandwiches. I love the club panini with added avocado and a side of potato soup! Don't forget a cheesecake brownie! read more