We stopped by Redlands Public Market after our Women's Retreat at Forest Home. Everything looked great there, but BBQ sounded extra good. I got 2 meats + side with brisket, pork belly, and coleslaw. I wasn't expecting crispy pork belly, but no complaints here...how can you go wrong with pork belly! Everything was great, and the quantity was large. I brought leftovers home for my boys to share. They said that they would love to come here in the near future. You know, we would drive here from south OC! Sauces were also tasty - I enjoyed the ghost pepper sauce and spicy mustard. I got a little of each of the 4 sauces to-go for my boys, and the ghost pepper one was our favorite. They said it reminded them of Chick Fil-a sauce with a little kick (we like spicy and was actually hoping for more spice). Great food, great service, great environment! Looking forward to bringing the family back, as well as make this place a tradition for us ladies - our go-to place after our Women's Retreat at Forest Home! read more

Overall experience... OUTSTANDING! Breakfast was legit. Will definitely be coming back for more. Service was great! Ambiance was also family friendly. Loved it here. If you haven't tried this place... you must! read more

If you're craving some seriously good BBQ, you have to check out Cornerstone BBQ in Redlands! (They have a location in Beaumont too). The meats are incredibly tender and packed with flavor -- my personal favorites are the tri tip and burnt ends. I also tried the pork ribs, and they did not disappoint! And let me just say... the baked beans are like nothing I've ever tasted before -- absolutely delicious. The location on Vine Street has a vintage feel but is still cozy and so welcoming. The ambience makes it perfect for a family meal, but it's also a great spot to sit down and enjoy some amazing BBQ solo. On top of that, the staff is amazingly attentive and pleasant, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again. read more

I was meeting my Son in Redlands where I spent most of the 90's. It a lot different now so u don't know any lunch places. A coworker told me about Cornerstone BBQ so we met there. It's a unique place in part of the building that was once the Fox Theater. Looks like that may have been one of the lounges. If you are old enough you remember these big theaters had bars and lounges attached cause a night out to the movies was a big occasion. Anyway back to the food. I had the Tri tip and pulled pork with a side of really good Cole slaw. Super tender, excellent sauces. I like all BBQ but this was really good. While you're at it take a drive around that area of Redlands. It's really well preserved and you can see some gorgeous old craftsmen style houses. First have some BBQ. read more

Great spot for meat lover as they offer a variety of dishes, such as classic BBQ, burgers, burritos. They make the sauce in house and it enhances the flavor so much!! read more

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This restaurant is such a gem! The building used to be an old movie theater, which already makes it super cool, and they've kept such a nice aesthetic--stylish, welcoming, and unique. Walking in, we were greeted by the friendly staff who even brought sauces straight to our table. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the pork chops, mac and cheese, potato salad, cornbread, and some brisket. The mac and cheese was very cheesy and delicious, and the potato salad was seasoned just right--packed with flavor but not overdone. The pork chops were savory without being too fatty, and for once, I didn't get heartburn like I usually do when eating pork (huge plus!). The brisket was tender, tasty, and full of flavor. Everything was perfectly done. Such a great experience all around--fantastic food, friendly staff, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Definitely worth coming back! read more

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I've heard great things about this place and countless positive reviews. Therefore, it's been on my list for awhile. I went at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon. Business was busy but not to the point of overwhelming. It is a walk up and order experience. There are separate breakfast and lunch/dinner menus. But both menus were available to order from. I ordered the Holy Trinity platter from the lunch/dinner menu. It comes with 4 ribs, 2 full sausages, 4 slices of brisket, 4 slices of bread, and two sides. I also ordered the banana pudding. Customer service is top notch. There were 3 people working the front that I encountered and they were all amazing. Things I enjoyed: The ribs are delicious. Their bbq sauces are very good. Especially the spicy sauce. I noticed a ghost sauce, but the sauce I was given was identified as the spicy sauce. I'm not sure if they're the same. The sausages were good as well. I've had a lot of variations of banana pudding at different bbq restaurants. This was good but not great. Now, not for the so great: The brisket was dry and lacked flavor. The smoke ring is beautiful on it. I just found it to be ok. The baked beans and Mac and cheese were basic. I plan to come back for breakfast as well as bring my family for dinner as there are many options and I would like to try them all. read more

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I was excited to try this spot in the Redlands public market since I was in the area with some friends. Opted for the two meat combo with a side. The service was good and the food came out really quickly. Unfortunately a food left a lot to be desired. The best part was the ribs which was seasoned well and very flavorful. The brisket was pretty mediocre and dry though, and the mashed potatoes were okay. The price was not bad for BBQ as it was about $22 but I wish the food was more fresh. You could kind of tell that it was made earlier in the day and just cut up to serve and by the time it got to us it was not hot or fresh. Overall an okay experience, I probably wouldn't try this location again and would opt for the restaurant. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

I've always heard about Cornerstone Bbq ever since I've moved to the IE so we were excited to try this place out. This is located in the packing district in Redlands - great area. We decided to order the rib trio and added one side - baked beans. Overall, it was okay. The ribs weren't that tender but the flavor of them were okay. The sweet one was my favorite though, almost like a maple glaze. However, they were kind of dry and they tasted as if they were left out for a bit. It was basically room temp. I do like the sauces they had so definitely dip your bbq in them! The service was good. The people behind the counter were nice. The vibes in the dining area was pretty cool as well. I really wish Riverside had something like this haha read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Rib trio - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

First thing walking in I was greeted by the friendly staff. I ordered the 1 meat and 2 sides plate and go brisket with brisket baked beans and coleslaw. The food came out pretty quickly. The presentation of the food was very appealing. The brisket was nice and tender and the BBQ sauce was really good. There were 2 different BBQ sauces and they were both good. The coleslaw was good and had a little kick. The brisket baked beans were a highlight. I would definitely get those. My only complaint is that the portion of brisket was a little small. I would order 2 portions of meat. Overall it's great BBQ and a cool vibe, with a huge TV playing sports. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Brisket, Brisket Baked Beans, Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

I've eaten here for dinner once and just tried the breakfast today. It's really solid bbq in a casual environment. The sauces are delicious! The portions for dinner are big so I shared with my husband and there was more than enough for both of us splitting a platter. They open at 7am for breakfast as well and I prefer the breakfast over the dinner. The breakfast burrito with the smoked sausage and salsa on it is truly perfection. The burritos do need a sauce or they will be dry. We also tried the fried chicken and waffle, and we will never order that again because the chicken was quite dry and the waffle tasted off and syrup was thick and hard to pour. The other breakfast options sounded good and I will try more! Inside seating can accommodate large or small groups with two hour parking available outside. The staff are friendly! read more

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The meat was good!!!!!but the sides were ass af pure TRASH banana pudding is Jell-O pudding the coleslaw lacking on mayonnaise and pepper and the macaroni was absolute garbage. Don't waste your money on it. I don't know how you can get that one wrong they must not even have tried it ............. The sides are similar to hospital food. The cheapest macaroni out of the box from the store is better. Smh ...... the cornbread was good the sides worst then prison food . meat is very good and don't cost much just buy the meat if u got any sense don't be a fool 2.5 score bc y'all did me wrong on easter Sunday did everybody wrong who bought that mac & cheese .....meat is goood !!!!! read more

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Located inside the Food Hall of Redlands Public Market! Ordered the tres amigos with pulled pork, brisket and chicken. They were served in a individual white bun. The small slice Brisket was kinda dry, diced chicken meat was dry but bbq pulled pork was delish!! Bought food almost near to closing time so I am not sure if it might be different cut and prep at the opening or middle of the day !! I might come back to try one more time! read more

This review is for the location inside Redlands Public Market. @cornerstonebbq_redlands brought the meats. I had the Holy Trinity with pork ribs, brisket, and 2 jalepeno cheddar sausages. Sides were a corn salad and mashed potatoes. All the meats were great. Cheddar dogs had a nice snap when you bit into them. Brisket had a glorious rub on it and a definite smokey flavor. Pork ribs were surprised meaty. I especially enjoyed the variety of sauces they offer, but let it be known that the meat stood on its own. Cornerstone was definitely on their game today. read more

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Really wanted to love the bbq here. It smelled SO GOOD. But everything was very underwhelming with the exception of the jalapeno cheddar sausage. We ordered the three meat plate plus two sides to share. As you can see in the photos, the brisket was so dry, I was so sad. The pork ribs were also pretty bland and dry. Mac and cheese was decent but super oily. The mashed potatoes, did not taste like mashed potatoes. Not sure what was going on there. I will say I did like the bbq sauces they had though. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

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Located inside the Redlands public market is cornerstone barbecue. I am a huge fan of barbecue ribs. What they offer here that was interesting to me is the ribs flight. It comes with three different styles of ribs - meat candy, dry rub, and asada. I have to say, I could not tell the difference between which rib was cooked in which style and the meat was not fall off the bone. The ribs were on the tough side and chewy. It didn't tasted like it was barbecue'd either. So what went right for me the this spot a high rating. Well, it's the selection of BBQ sauces, and in particular the Kansas style BBQ sauce. It is one of the best BBQ sauces I have ever had. The sauce is just speckled with so many different seasonings. It's well balanced and it saved these otherwise sad ribs. I also went home and cooked the ribs more in the oven for them to dry up a bit and soften them up. Again, the BBQ sauce was the star with the leftover ribs. I would come back and try the other meats only to get a chance to eat the BBQ sauce again. The package also included some yummy cold slaw, pickles and pickle red onions. Casual. Communal sitting in the market available. Plenty of parking around the market. Quick service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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This review is for the Redlands Public Market location: Delicious! Staff was very friendly. Love that they text you when your order is ready for pickup. We ordered the pulled pork & chicken with a side of beans. So so good and will be coming back! read more

Best darn breakfast burrito I've ever had. Service, standard, not negative, not overly positive. Sauces? Fire Food? Fire The setting is spacious and modern, I like it. Promotes an upbeat environment. We spoke with diners leaving, and we left as diners yapping! Good food, good company, good place to share food and laughter. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Brisket Burrito - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

I was excited and ready to sink my teeth into a glorious beef rib at Cornerstone BBQ in Redlands Public Market, only to be hit w the Sunday Special..... "No Beef Ribs Today." Boooo!!! My soul briefly left my body. But then Allen, the BBQ savior in an apron, pointed us toward their other location just half a mile away. You bet your brisket we made the pilgrimage!!! And sweet smoky heavens, the beef dino rib was prehistoric in size and absolutely divine.... seasoned like it had a degree in flavor science and smoked like it just came out of a Texas dream!!! The side of toast slices were so good!! We got Mac n cheese and coleslaw w it, but the Mac was having a mild identity crisis... not quite the cheesy comfort bomb I remembered from three weeks ago. Maybe it missed the vibes at RPM? Still, for the price and quality, Cornerstone BBQ might just be the holy grail of beef ribs. My carnivorous heart is full!!! I'll be back!! read more

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First time dine in at Cornerstone BBQ. They have outdoor comfortable seating as well as very spacious and clean indoor with two big screen tv's. Well lit throughout. Staff are friendly and helpful. Service is fast, efficient. Foods are above average. The hot wings are tasty, crispy. The brisket, I prefer a little bit of moisture. This one is a bit on a dry side. Ribs are great and so the burnt ends. Mac n cheese is spot on but the coleslaw is a little bit on a sour taste in my opinion. Overall is a great place to hangout & hv some bbq. read more

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This is a great place to get some good bbq at a place that's not super crowded. We came late afternoon on a weekday, so it was probably a little slower than the normal dinner time, but there were only a couple of other customers there. We were able to order right away, and the food came out pretty fast. They have a good amount of seating for a relatively small place. They also have a few TVs in the restaurant that they keep tuned to sports. We ordered a plate with brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. We also ordered a smash burger. The bbq was really good. Not the very best that I've had in California, but it ranks high. The smash burger was also good, so they have a good option for someone who might not be in the mood for bbq. We really enjoyed Cornerstone. It's not always easy to find good bbq without a long line or a long wait. We'll be back. read more

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I tried the Texas toast melt with brisket and it did not disappoint!! It also came with fries, spicy bbq sauce and classic bbq sauce both were good. The service here is good. The ambience is nice and lively since it's located inside of Redlands public market. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Texas toast melt with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

Great service, we ordered 2 breakfast burrito and mac/cheese. 7.5 out of 10. Very clean, and plenty of seating. Bathrooms are located in the basement, and parking is limited. read more

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We already love this place because we've been going to the Beaumont location for a while--food is always super good! It's hard to find quality BBQ these days, and they never disappoint. We decided to try this location because they have indoor seating, which is definitely a plus for me. But the best part of our visit was Clair (I think that's her name)--she was so kind and helpful, with the best customer service we've had in a while. If you haven't tried this spot yet, you definitely should! read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

Food was okay, unfortunately that's it. I love heat, spice and flavor. I personally felt it was not as good as I had hoped. I've experienced BBQ at its finest, this was not it. I felt the food lacked a wow factor, side dishes were bland, potato salad, super small and dry, coleslaw even smaller. and no flavor. We spent $60 including 2 drinks. Photo below was for two. Added a side of chicken to the photo below so that I could give a more accurate and personal review. The sausage, and brisket were excellent, Cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. Ribs and chicken, I was not a fan, however when drowned in BBQ sauce it was far better tasting. Service was great, food brought to table super fast. read more

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The brisket is melt in your mouth delicious. Breakfast burritos are legit too. We love their catering options.

I'm a fat boy and I love barbecue, this place is the place to go when you want amazing food and amazing service! Hot links, brisket, burnt ends and pork belly are all the best ever!!! Ask for Claire, she'll give you free burnt ends!! read more

Highly recommend this place!!!! I have celiac and I rarely go out to eat because most restaurants do not accommodate my difficulties. I am very sensitive to even the tiniest cross contamination. I explained that to the cashier and they cooked everything I ordered in separate pans! I ate and it was delicious. I did not get sick. I really really appreciate it. Such kindness is rare. Thank you. Thank you. You have no idea how much this means for people with celiac. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands is legit fantastic BBQ. It is our second time eating there at the Redlands Public Market. The first time we had the three amigos which was meat with Bao buns which was amazing and the brisket was some of the best I have ever had. This time we chose the three sliders and we chose sausage (super fantastic), pork, and brisket. They also have three different bbq sauces. The service is great. The staff are friendly and accommodating The food was served fresh and fast. There is plenty of seating on the Redlands Public Market both inside and out so it is a great place to hangout and try the best BBQ around. read more

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I was searching for bbq on yelp and decided to try this place based on their good reviews. Sad to say that it was a bit disappointing. We did go an hour and fifteen minutes before they closed on a Sunday, but they aren't open on Monday or Tuesdays so they were out of a lot. No beans, potato salad, or corn salad, so my family members were sad about that. It was very clean inside, lots of tables, and seat-yourself style. We ordered a 1/2 pound of ribs, which ended up being about 5 ribs. The ribs were yummy, soft and moist. They were not sticky or really covered with any sauce. They have a couple of their sauces out for you to serve yourself, a Kansas style and a sweet. They appeared to be out of the spicy barbecue sauce, though that did not affect us. We also ordered pulled pork which was delicious, no complaints there. Definitely needed extra sauce. The other meat we ordered was the pork belly. I've had it Korean BBQ style, so I was expecting flat strips, but it came as big chunks. They tasted and seemed fried, which I was not expecting. Took away from the meat for me, I like to let it shine. They were little nuggets of fat, and they were yummy, but hard on my tummy. There's only so much fried food I can eat at once, so if that's you too, I would get something else. In terms of sides, we got mac and cheese and coleslaw. The mac and cheese was heavily peppered, which I loved. It had some lingering spice heat as an aftertaste that I enjoyed. The sauce, however, was not great. It was clumpy and the mac and cheese was cold, and it just could've been so much better. I enjoyed the coleslaw. It wasn't amazing, but it was tangy and it cut the fried food for me. I tasted sour cream in it and liked that, though my grandmother was not a fan. The sides were decently big, and all meals came with toast, pickles, and pickled onions. Their drinks are also very large, no one was able to finish theirs. All that considered, if I go again I will be getting the pulled pork with coleslaw and fries. Their to-go containers are plastic and styrofoam, and their to-go drink cups are also styrofoam. If you are environmentally conscious, bring your own Tupperware for anything you don't eat. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Partly-eaten pork belly plate with coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

I've been wanting to try Cornerstone in Beaumont but they close early like 5 pm! I was very thankful I was able to try them at the Redlands Public Market. On their Market website they said they close at 6p.m. or until sold out. I came on a Sunday after 6pm and they were open! They had everything which is a plus. Service was good. I got the 3 amigos. The Bao buns were big and fluffy! The chicken was my favorite of all 3. It was sliced thinly but the smoked flavor stood out. It was juicy. My second favorite was the brisket. Wow it was good! The pulled pork was good but I bit into a bone. They have 2 kinds of BBQ sauce, regular and ghost pepper. I liked both. Surprisingly the ghost pepper sauce didn't burn my tongue! I loved this place. The decor was modern farmhouse themed. I'll be back! read more

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Saturday 12pm & this place is dead. I don't get it. This is easily top 5 of the bbq I've been had in California. The service is great and the bbq is really good. I'm not a huge fan of the pepper rub they use, but that doesn't take away from the perfect smoke on the bbq. Give 'em a shot! read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Beef rib aka dino rib - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

Clair perfect service great job! also, the food came out, great ! nice and clean table with everything we needed to enjoy great experience. Also Clair suggested peach co cobbler pie it was amazing ! read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

Stop in for lunch with a friend of mine on a weekday. The restaurant doesn't have a private parking lot , street parking or free public parking under ground or above ground . Enter from 5th / citrus or 6th / citrus . Indoor and outdoor dining available. No waiter service . Order at the kiosk or with the friendly staff at the register. I appreciate their complimentary filtered water stations set up . In house made sauces were delicious. The habanero did not have the kick my butt taste I was looking for but still good . We had the meal tray for $21 comes with 2 sides . I opted for beans and corn salad . I miss took beans for string beans oh well . I didn't care for the beans . We Do love their corn salad . My friend and I thought the Mac and cheese and the coleslaw was ok. We both had the brisket, so good, moist and tender . read more

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This is a review for the Redlands Public Market location... We had a great time at the new establishment and were spoiled for choice as to what we should try. We decided on Cornerstone BBQ, as we love smash burgers and truffle fries. The prices looked reasonable and offerings sounded really good. Now, I want to say I appreciate the aesthetic and signage with the Bible verse. We really want to like this place and want to try again because it tasted good. However...we were disappointed with our burgers. We got two single smash burgers with cheese, onions, and mayo, at $10.99 each. Our server had asked if we wanted to make them double patties for an additional $4 each (I believe, my bf ordered for us while I saved our seating). He said no, figuring we'd be fine with singles. Well, we soon found out why maybe our server was hinting or recommending it. I'm sure I'm aging myself, but all I could think of was that Wendy's commercial from 1984 "Where's the Beef?" It was literally a giant bun with a burger sized way too small in proportion to the bun. The cheese and onions overwhelmed the patty, where you couldn't even see it. No crispy caramelized edges. Plus, there was no mayo. The truffle fries tasted great, but we felt for $10, the fries should have at least reached the very top edges of the paper tray. All that said, everything tasted good, it was just the proportions need some reassessment. We totally understand that it was a soft opening, or maybe it was a training issue, but we sincerely hope it was just a fluke mistake, as we'd like to give it try again one of these days. read more

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Tried the barbecue in their new location at Redlands public market and was sadly disappointed. The meat was so dry. The pickles in my bao made the bread soggy, not sure if it was sitting for too long before I picked it up. My husbands brisket and pork belly were both super dry also. Below is a photo of the pork belly bao and brisket. I will give one extra star for their pickles. I will give them another shot and update my review read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Pork belly bao and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

The ribs are some of the best ribs I ever tasted, and I'm a rib foodie! they support our military and that's a huge bonus. Also, there's a huge servings. The pulled pork taste like legit North Carolina barbecue it's really good. The bathrooms are really clean. The whole atmosphere is clean a very nice atmosphere very friendly service and kid friendly. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - Small feast - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California

This food was really good the Brisket was so tender with a nice char on the ends. The burnt ends were fantastic and the man & cheese was good although I'm partial to my own with some crispy edges. The sauces were great I tried 3 different ones and they were all really good. I would absolutely eat here again and I'd like to try a couple other things since it smelled amazing when I walked in the door. read more

Four of us ordered the large feast. The staff was very helpful explaining how to order and accommodating some adjustments. We were very satisfied with the portions and flavors. Place was clean and welcoming. Problem was our food got cold fast. Not sure If it was not hot when served or if they just had all the fans spinning on a cool evening. So, we ate fast and took the rest to go. A good way to turn tables???. Ask them to Make sure food is hot. It was still good Reheated. I'll go back in the summer and ask for proper temperature of food and house. read more

Cornerstone meats has a nice seasoned taste upon each bite. The meat is not at all dry, has a good bbq flavor. The Mac & cheese is a good side to go with, that is rich in cheesiness. Portion size is not big but that's how most California bbq places are. read more

Cornerstone BBQ Redlands - 2 Meats 1 Side - Barbeque Near Me - Redlands, California