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    Corner Cafe

    4.1 (279 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CORNER CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Kung Pao Chicken
    Claire J.

    I ordered this for delivery while I'm sick-- and I'm overall really pleased! I had seen a previous Yelp review saying ordering the kung pao chicken extra spicy was their favorite order, so I did that. It wasn't spicy at all to me. I have a high spice tolerance but was really looking for a kick! It had decent flavor & was overall cooked well, served with a perfect amount of sauce & veg, with a healthy amount of rice on the side. The hot & sour soup was different than I've had at other places, with a little extra sourness & a little more slimy consistency than I've had before. All that being said, it was really good. I just wanted a bit of a stronger flavor with a little more spiciness. Overall, I'd come back to try more of their options since I've heard good things. Everything arrived really warm which is sooo appreciated!!

    Potstickers
    Steven S.

    This is an awesome Chinese restaurant located near the hotel I am staying at. The chicken chow main was finger licking good. The potstickers were great too. The service was very friendly and the overall ambiance of the restaurant is fantastic. I highly recommend them. I wish I could continue coming back here but I have to go back up north in a few days

    Egg Fried Rice
    Emma L.

    I live nearby and I've heard this place was fantastic, so I ordered some food for pickup for the first time tonight, and I'm actually mad I haven't ordered from here sooner! I normally eat vegetarian, so I got egg fried rice + scallion pancakes + honey milk green tea, and all of it is fantastic! Amazing flavor and great portion sizes. It was ready so quickly and the staff is friendly and kind. I will most definitely be eating here again! Highly recommend!!

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    Summer G.

    I absolutely love this place, Yuki is always so sweet and ready to answer any questions I have. The menu has a lot to choose from and the food is always sooo delicious! This is one of my few go-tos for lunch and always will be -- especially with their yummy lunch specials that change, allowing me to try different things as the weeks go on :,)

    M A.

    Perfect location for me to get a bite to eat while the rest of my friends hung out at the bar next door. They weren't too interested in eating at the moment but I was hungry. So I was told that this hole-in-the wall had good Chinese food. It's not the most eye-catching or neat in an appearance place but it was enough to get me in and eat my bowl of shrimp noodle soup. There were plenty of seats to choose from. I was in a good spot facing the street, watching passer-byers go by. I had placed my order and paid the person at the register. She appeared to be the only one working. I had waited for what I felt was a long while. There were others sitting at a table and another person ordering. Perhaps, the cook, was backed up. Nonetheless, my bowl of shrimp noodle soup was brought over to my table steaming hot. It took me awhile to start eating as it was way too hot. I had to take lots of sips of soup until I was able to bite into one shrimp. The entire bowl arrived fresh and yummy, portioning was more than expected but the taste was missing a little something. The soup wasn't awful, it was just missing that Chinese soup taste. I'm not a fan of spicy foods but in the case is the soup, it definitely needed something - a kick. I didn't bother complaining. Perhaps, I should have added some soy sauce or hot sauce but wasn't feeling it. I had finished my soup in no time. It definitely hit the spot. Corner Cafe did its job. Staff was not overly attentive but enough to get what I needed (ie fork). She was polite and mild mannered. From the looks of the way business ran, it was an over-the-counter order type of place. Don't expect much. Pretty much, self serve. I would return again, but I may try something different.

    Beef Fried Rice. Black Pepper Filet Mignon. Egg Drop Soup.
    jerry g.

    I'm so full from the good food, I cannot walk straight. And I'm not just saying that because I'm in Hillcrest!!! I am stuffed. Packed. Full If I'm looking for Chinese food, I'm coming here. Best orange chicken I've ever had in my life.

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    Awesome food and service! Super delicious food, always high quality. I love the chow fun and get the combo option. I also love their soups!

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    This place is great! Clean place, Friendly service, good food, reasonable prices. What's not to like!!?!

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    Excellent Chinese/American food and very friendly staff. Takeout is best since the layout is setup for that.

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    Cute place. Staff is very friendly. Food is delicious too. We ordered orange chicken, sweet & sour chicken :)

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    Food was very good and hot. Really hit my need for Chinese food and I enjoyed it very much. Great spot in Hillcrest close to home!

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    My favorite spot in San Diego! You need to try the crispy chicken. The service was great. And the food is amazing

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    Really good wings - everything I've tried here has been delicious, but the salt and pepper wings are a standout.

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    Ask the Community - Corner Cafe

    Do they have vegan options?

    Absolutely, tons of them. I had the garlic and pepper edamame, stir fried vegetables, vegetable fried rice and braised tofu. All vegan.

    Can I add to my takeout order?

    Yes

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    I arrive, admire the murals on the wall and notice the coziness in the Asian decor. I'm greeted by…read morethe server from all the way in the back. I did take out for this order and give her my name. I ask for an extra bag because it's going on the plane back home with me. She laughs and accommodates my request. I'm in and out in no time as I ordered ahead online. When I finally take the first bite, it's just like it's always been, SCRUMPTIOUS & bursting with flavor. The duck is SO GOOD. This is the only place I know that does Roasted Duck Drunken Noodles and they do it WELL. Save it on your list for places to go in San Diego!

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    Animae is an absolute gem of a place that made my girlfriend and I's trip to San Diego, which was…read morealready amazing, that much better. I highly recommend booking well in advance because their books get full. I think I booked my reservation about a month out. Upon walking up to the restaurant, I was a bit underwhelmed, but then I walked in and was amazed by the ambiance: dark, moody, and sexy. The host was very nice and I could tell right away that she was a professional and really good at what she does. The same goes with our server, Andre, who was amazing at what he does. Even though he was covering quite a bit of tables, he made us feel totally taken care of. Huge shout out to Andre! The food was OUTSTANDING and so were the drinks. I got the Malarkey to start off. For food, we ordered the Beet Salad, Wagyu Corned Beef Fried Rice, Lobster Palabok, Chicken Adobong Pula, Sticky Rice Creme Brulee, and Matcha Ice Cream. Is that too much food for 2 people? Probably. But we ate every bite. It was that good! I would write a review on every item but that would be a VERY long review and all I really have to say is you can't go wrong with anything you order here it seems like. Maybe base your decisions off my pictures! The entire experience from the food, drink, atmosphere, service, everything was amazing. I cannot recommend this place enough! I look forward to my next visit.

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    My wife and I took a day trip down to San Diego to celebrate our 4 year anniversary, and somehow we…read morestumbled onto one of the highlights of the whole trip. We had spent most of the day around Bankers Hill and decided to grab an early dinner at Books & Records. Getting reservations was easy, but from the moment we walked in, the ambiance alone already had us sold. The place was still pretty quiet when we arrived, and to our surprise it was happy hour, so naturally we ordered a bunch of items off the menu along with drinks. Everything was ridiculously good. Not one miss. What really stood out though was the attention to detail. The host brought us a complimentary glass of champagne after hearing we were celebrating our anniversary. Small gesture, big impact. Stuff like that matters. As the night went on, the restaurant filled up, live music started playing, and the whole atmosphere just came alive. Our waiter never rushed us once, which made the experience feel even more intentional and relaxed. We were able to actually enjoy the moment instead of feeling pushed through dinner service. Good food is one thing. Great hospitality is another. This place gave us both. Next time we're in San Diego, we're absolutely making it a point to come back. Lovely spot. Lovely experience.

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    Food is so delicious its hard to stop eating even if you are full to the brim. Love the family so…read moresweet and friendly. The music and vibe is really fun and comfortable. I will definitely bring more family and friends again. Service was perfect.

    My local friends brought me here last night, and even though it was my first time and I had no…read moreprior knowledge of the place, it was an amazing experience. The restaurant has so much character, with dim lighting and walls covered in signatures from past diners that make you feel a real sense of community. Eric and his wife really make the restaurant what it is. They are kind, generous, and genuinely good people who care about their customers. You can see the hard work and heart they put into the food; they are so warm and it makes you feel like you're getting to know them. It's a great spot for mixed groups of vegans and meat-eaters, and I noticed a lot of older families and couples there as well--in my opinion, it would make a great date spot. The food is incredibly thoughtful in a way that feels very personal. We started with a complimentary marinated tofu salad with a unique beet sauce, and the marinated tofu itself was excellent--honestly the best I've had in a while. I was told it's actually hand-made in-house, and you can really taste that quality. They also gave us fried tofu which was a hit with my friends. Eric was even kind enough to give us extra tofu to take home, and following his recommendation, my mother used it to make a fish soup the next day that was delicious. I ordered a modified pork tonkatsu rice noodle soup, and it had a warm, nurturing quality that made me feel right at home. It's a great fusion spot, and because there is so much soul in the food, it isn't monotonous at all. Eric was so attentive that he even brought me extra broth when he noticed my noodles had soaked it all up. They even provided complimentary ice cream and a glutinous rice dish at the end. You go here because you want to feel nurtured and eat food that is good for your body and your soul, and the cherry on top is getting to support such good people. I definitely want to come back when I'm in town.

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