This was my first time eating there . The staff that took my order was very nice and helpful and the young lady that came around clean up the table was nice as well . Now we had the breakfast and the was very tasty but the pancakes was soggy ! That was the only problem I had but of wise I would go back and give them a try read more

I came here for breakfast one day with the hopes of staying for a while and studying with some friends. I was a little surprised to walk in and see a very bright layout with the space seeming more like a Cosi or Panera rather than a work-inducing, cozy cafe. Because this location is quite new (less than a week old when I went), the staff doesn't seem to be adequately trained. When my friend asked for what types of bagels there were, the employee hesitated and had to look behind the shelf to see what bagels were on display. When I asked about the specifics of a drink on their menu, I kept getting answers starting with "I believe" or "I think," demonstrating the newness and uncertainty that is very evident in the workers here. Hopefully this aspect will improve with time, but as a customer, I felt a little uncomfortable to be in a place where even the employees couldn't answer many questions about the menu. With regards to the actual food though, I think that this place is pretty solid. There is a wide array of sandwiches, salads, pastas, baked goods, and breakfast options. I was at a meeting where one of my teammates got the mac and cheese for take out, and the portion was HUGE. It also looked really delicious, though I wasn't able to try some for myself. During my experience for breakfast, I ordered an iced soy latte and the yogurt parfait. I actually really loved the parfait - one of the best that I've ordered in a cafe before. It wasn't prepackaged like in many other breakfast locations and was served with very fresh fruit in a nice ceramic bowl. The granola was very crunchy and tasty and added a great textural element to the parfait. The freshness of the parfait really impressed me. My friend just got a regular coffee for our study session, and he loved that there are free refills! Especially for a group of people who are planning to stay and study for a while, free refills is awesome! Regarding the ambiance aspect, like I said before, Corner Bakery Cafe doesn't really qualify as a typical "cozy" cafe - it serves more actual lunch/dinner foods and has a less extensive menu of cafe drinks. The ambiance itself reflects this. There is a wide array of outlets near the tables against the wall, which you would think would make it a great study spot for college students, but I really couldn't concentrate with such the bright lights and loud music. I feel like Corner Bakery is more for grab-and-go coffee and quick meals during lunch breaks rather than for sit-and-stay conversations and studying sessions. I will say that it had a very scrumptious looking menu, and it isn't too far from both the Drexel and UPenn campuses, so I hope to be back soon to try some of their food options! I would probably find another, more suitable location for studying though. read more

Corner Bakery - Yogurt Parfait and Iced Latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm not sure whether to give them one or two stars. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and offer two. My husband and I came for breakfast. The food was ok, but my husband saw a small rat (or very large mouse) scurrying across the floor to the kitchen. The manager was in the dining area talking with an employee, so my husband went over to tell him what he saw. The manager went over to where the rat was and followed it into the kitchen. We could hear commotion and laughing in the kitchen. We never saw the manager again. We did, however, see the rat run back into the dining area with no one following. This creature seemed to have the run of the place. We will probably not be back. read more

I work across the street and over the last year this place has gone down hill. Please tell me how it's acceptable to serve a panini on thin, broken bread that can't even be picked up. Besides the fact that every time I order it, at least one main ingredient is missing. It can't be that challenging to make a vegetable panini but apparently it is. They should be ashamed of themselves! read more

Corner Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went to Corner Bakery Cafe for breakfast this morning. There aren't too many places around University City that sells a decent breakfast (I guess most college students aren't even awake around breakfast time). I had a pretty good experience; the staff was friendly, coffee was good, prices were decent and my breakfast flatbread was tasty. read more

Corner Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The lemonade Machine was really dirty, and the ice dispenser was even worse. We didn't dare to finish our lemonade cup... however, the choc cake was really wonderful. The employee was nice to us and the place was quiet, in the middle of the afternoon of a summer day. read more

A good option to have in University City and long overdue! It's a chain, and the place is very consistent. The food is very good. Not outstanding, but....it's a chain, so outstanding is not what I am looking for. There are plenty of options available, plus they are usually rotating a new and seasonal item! Great baked goods (the monster cookie is my weakness) and pretty good coffee. I really like that they have various menu options, so if you don't know what you are in the mood for, you can still find something that will appeal to you. I really like the food here, especially for a chain restaurant. It is a great option for any work day! The place is very clean, and service is good, even when they are really crowded. Outdoor seating for when you stop by on a nice day! read more

It is a bit pricey for food that is just all right Good for what it is and a nice ambiance! read more

I went here last week and the food was great! Chicken panini and tomato soup and the lemon bunt cake was very good. However, the store closed without properly notifying us. They simply turned off the light and locked the doors with my table and two other tables still there. We were confused and stayed about 20 more minutes before leaving via the back entrance. This is very unsafe to leave people in your business after it closes and unprofessional. Not sure if ill return. Prior to that the servers and cashier were friendly. read more

This experience was pretty good. I am only in Philly for the morning while my husband is at a conference and I honestly had no desire to deliver my good wife smile today so I grabbed lunch instead. I got the Avocado Turkey Club and it was tasty. Everything was as it should have been. I am deducting a star because the plate my sandwich was served on was not washed well. It was addressed but it should have been handled before I was given my sandwich. read more

Affordable cafe perfect for lunch with generous portions. Lunch menus in which you can combine half of sandwiches, paninis, pastas and salads. Perfect place for a short lunch break since they never take longer than 10 minutes. Everything gets done whenever it's placed which means it can be customizable and it's fresh. Recommended! read more

Corner Bakery - Santa Fe Ranch Salad - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really nice place to sit and work. Coffee is decent too. I ended up staying late for a few minutes after closing hours and none of the staff made me leave immediately. read more

At first I thought the customer service was okay my order came out fairly quick. I asked if they offered iced lattes and they told me yes. My "Iced Latte" Came out and was nothing but cream and sugar no expresso! I couldn't even drink it it was so sweet. Then I go back and kindly asked if they could possibly add another shot to my coffee because it was made way way to sweet. The cashier then tried to charge me almost $3 for another shot. I expressed nicely that I didn't feel that I should have to pay for an extra shot when my latte was made wrong and not to my liking. It was basically white with a tinge of color and full of sugar. The cashier said okay fine I'll add another shot but didn't apologize for the inconvenience. She then went over and start putting iced coffee in my cup NOT a Shot Of Expresso like she said she was. Then a group of employees in one spot started to talk about me whispering thinking I couldn't hear and said "She should have just ordered a cold brew if she wanted it strong" because I herd them I let them know it's not that I wanted my coffee strong but that it was nothing but cream I just wanted a simple iced latte. The employee said yeah but a cold brew is stronger (being smart/sarcastic) Still not understanding that its not the point of my coffee being strong it was the fact that there was no coffee in the cup of milk they gave me. I feel they need much more training if they want to be baristas. I would have gotten a cold brew if I wanted a bunch of caffeine that day but I just wanted a Caramel ICED LATTE. Please step your knowledge up ladies. read more

This place is fairly new but a nice addition to the area. It's a chain that I find to be overall slightly better than Panera. On my visit to this location, it seemed spacious and inviting. It wasn't especially crowded at the time, and the wait for my sandwich was excessive. Other than that, the food is fine and it's a good choice for lunch. It was also nice to see they had outdoor seating though since I was doing some work I opted to sit comfortably/quietly inside. Overall, it should be a nice addition to the campus scene. read more

I came in around 9am. The pancakes are yummy but the eggs weren't up to par. The cinnamon roll was ok but had some weird hard stuff on it. Could've been burnt sugar, couldn't been the remain of an insect skeletal system. Who knows but it was in my mouth! WARNING: don't even think about getting the orange juice. It was $2.75 for 11.5 fl oz. I was taking dollar sips. read more

This is by far the worst place and unfortunately it is the only place in the office building to try and get a quick bite but often doesn't get the food out on time. Today a manager on the register with a multitude of people working in the back that are not on register or making food. A line forms and still no one jumps onto a register and the manager doesn't get any additional help on register. I ask how long it'll take and the manager said 5 minutes most that was at 1:21 and at 1:35 food still wasn't out. I have to be back at work at 2 and can't wait longer but people who ordered after had received their food! Got my money back and manager offered to give me a coupon but what's the point. Get your restaurant in order and I may consider coming back last time I ordered avocado on my salad and charged extra but never got the avocado and when I asked for it was bad!! The only bright spot is the woman who brings the food out she's professional, efficient,and nice. Otherwise skip this place read more

The equivalent of Panera Bread in food quality and atmosphere . Convenient location near hospitals and Universities.

Did not slap. The bunt cake was just okay, the pesto chicken sandwich I ordered did not come with pesto. It was sad.

Chain. Pretty much what I expected. Coffee is convenience store quality and baked goods are average.

Stopped in here for the first time this morning to grab something cold to drink...I was pleasantly surprised by how great the service was. Upon walking up to the counter I was immediately greeted and my order was taken and right away he went off to make my drink. I took a moment to look at their full menu while waiting and will definitely be back to try the Swiss oats they offer, while waiting a different server and the manager both checked to make sure I had already been helped....service was truly exceptional! To top of the amazing service my pineapple banana smoothie was delicious, fresh and cold....absolutely perfect to beat the heat of hot summer morning! read more

No one working cash register or taking orders while many staff mingle around and studiously avoid customers. I'll never go back.

Customer service was "eh". Foods a bit pricey but it is really good. (You get what you pay for). Dine alone or bring some friends. They even have a small area outside to eat. Overall it's a nice place for lunch. read more

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They only do scrambled eggs. Literally the entire morning menu is eggs but they only know how to do scrambled. Sad. They got grumpy when I asked for over easy. The coffee, according to the timer on the carafe, had been sitting out for two hours. Blah. The berry almond swiss oats are OK. read more

I just had the most amazing customer service experience. The food is good, excellent for a chain. My order got confused, I wasn't irritated at all but the server immediately took the initiative to correct the matter and the manager came over to follow up. All totally unnecessary but very much appreciated! read more

I have gone to this location almost daily since the day it opened. There are a few staff that are very friendly and provide quality service. However, as a whole, the customer service is lacking. I'm giving this place one star because of my experience today. I ordered a Power Flatbread w/ a side of fruit. When I began to eat my fruit, there was a long black hair in the middle of the fruit. So, I walked back to CB to show them. The cashier took it, threw the item out, and that was it. I heard her go to another employee "this guy's complaining about a hair in this...." and that was it. No apology, no refund. Nothing. Based on this experience, and treatment of someone who has been loyal to the location since day one, i'll never return. I'll also let all others in my office know about this experience because it was downright disgusting. ****EDIT***** I've upgraded from 1 star to 3 based upon managements response. Corner Bakery management reached out to me and had a nice discussion in regards to the experience and changes being made throughout the company. They showed sincere empathy with the situation and advised it has been addressed in house already. I'll likely return, if for nothing else then the coffee as their Iced Coffee brew is delicious. read more

I came here tonight and have been here before while at medical appointments in the area. This is a cute find, for dinner I got the Pesto Chicken Sandwich which was good, tasty and fresh but to me tasted more like it had a vinaigrette dressing or some type of caprese sandwich, it definitely didn't live up to what I thought of as a pesto chicken sandwich, when I think of that, I think of a cheesy, green creamy pesto chicken sandwich, which are often served warm, this was served cold, and it was a bit not to my expectations so a bit disappointing but I was hungry for dinner and the sandwich was tasty, fresh and okay, but just not what I was hoping for, left me questioning whether, that and the pumpkin bundt cake, bottled water, were really deserving of what I found to be an overpriced charge of $14? I think that's a bit steep, close to what I would pay in an actual restaurant, not a quick bite type of place that I compare to Au Bon Pain or Panera. The server bringing out the food was a nice touch and probably why it was more expensive too. The pumpkin bundt cake was really good, moist and tasty, I liked that better than the sandwich! read more

i would say a 3..the girls on the front counter conversation should be held when customers are not trying to order..the pasta is ok..not spectacular read more

Corner Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great service here. The employees are always friendly and polite, and the seating area is always clean.

I absolutely love the food. It's delicious! However, the service merits a low rating. On two occasions, I strongly suggested to my friends that we go to Corner Bakery for lunch/ dinner and I was embarrassed each time. The first time, my friend found a hair in his salad and the staff was unresponsive. The second time, it took over 40 minutes for our food to be delivered (I think they forgot about our orders). To be fair, the off-peak hours tend to be much better serviced but those two situations were very disappointing. read more

This place is amazing and the staff is wonderful. Brand new place. Just opened. The prices are decent. It's nice to see some more food choices come to university city. read more

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This was the first time I tried CB for breakfast. I ordered the Strawberry Lemon Pancakes with Bacon. The flavor was good and the portion size was right. My only peeve would be that the lemon curd melted too quickly. Next time I will ask for it on the side. Good experience! read more

Excellent breakfast stop while at Penn Medical Center. Nice clean environment with friendly employees. Enjoyed the breakfast sandwich & mint tea. Fast service & outdoor seating if desired. read more

The price is a little high but food is very good. Coffee is ok. Chicken sandwich is good tortilla soup was very good. Chic chip cookie was ok not great. read more

try the Mac & Three Cheese ITS DELICIOUS AND A GREAT SERVING SIZE 10/10 highly recommend + free soda refills so that's good too

it was my first time here and the food was good! it reminded me of panera bread but definitely better! they bring the food to you and there is a lot of seating. read more