Our first visit and what a hidden gem with: -cheerful and kind staff -eclectic ambience with great music -comforting and welcoming setting -lovely diverse breakfast & coffee menu -outstanding quick and friendly service -TWO locations read more

I frequent this cafe often to get a latte to go. Their unique and creative coffee drinks are ever changing and always delicious. Their unique staff are super friendly even when they're busy. My current favorite drink is the French toast latte. Their pumpkin butter latte is also a standout. I sometimes fall back on the moon pie latte as well. I haven't tried the food here yet but plan to one day soon. read more

Everyone is friendly here in this upbeat cozy Cafe. Their soup & sandwiches are excellent. They also gave an extensive coffee & smoothie menu. There is an outdoor seating area also if you prefer. read more

Highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is very laid-back and calm. The coffee was not the best, but not the worst. And the food was very good along with the service. read more

Always a welcoming atmosphere- seat wherever you like. Food is simple and tasty- I enjoy any sandwich on a croissant. They have a great salad too- big portion and good dressing choices. read more

How this place is hidden in a small town like coats, I'll never understand, but I'm so glad we checked it out today. The ambiance is cute, clean and country, extremely homey. My kids both raved about the bathrooms though, I never saw for myself, I'm certain they are just as cute as the rest of the place. The waitstaff was friendly, fast and gave outstanding service. The food came out fresh and quickly, despite the filling dining room. We tried the fresh fruit smoothies, strawberry banana and mango, so yummy. Had the pimento cheese dip and pita for our appetizer, (so so delicious), my kids split the Italian sub and buffalo chicken wrap and shared the Mac and cheese and street corn, I had the side salad. Everything was fresh and great portions, prices were reasonable also. Street corn was spicier then I had anticipated but still delicious. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Would definitely recommend, and absolutely visit again. read more

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The food is amazing! Everything I have gotten here has been good. The buffalo chicken wrap and the street corn are the best! They also give discounts to Campbell students. Definitely recommend this place. read more

It's a nice quiet place with great service. I ordered a cinnamon waffle and it was amazing. Best waffle I've had in a long time read more

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Coffees are superb, waffles are good, salads are good service is wonderful and decor is charming. My fave place in Benson to eat. read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

The best food I've had out to eat in a while! I got the summer chicken salad on a croissant and a large vanilla latte frap. The chicken salad had the perfect amount of sweetness and tasted so fresh. The frappe was so good - WAY better than Starbucks. This restaurant is the perfect example of a local business that delivers quality food and atmosphere. read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - Summer chicken salad croissant & large vanilla latte frappe - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

What a nice unexpected find in downtown Coats. I stopped in at the time just between breakfast and lunch and opted for breakfast, not realizing until much later that the waffles are available all day. Waffles aren't just for breakfast anymore here. And that's good. The chocolate waffle -- a splurge for a late breakfast -- was equal parts sweet and chocolatey. Sugar rush accomplished. I was expecting a chocolate waffle, for some reason, but was not disappointed with my ordinary waffle with lots of melted chocolate chips. There were enough chips for every indentation. Even though "Cafe" shows up first in the name, I actually stopped in for the Coffee. There are the standard coffee shop items, and they're available even if you aren't staying to eat. My latte was nicely made. Caffeine rush accomplished. Decorated with old pictures of local places and people, mostly law enforcement or fire responders from what I noticed, and a section of a wall honoring local military through the years, Cornerstone doesn't overwhelm your senses with too much. The shop is long and sort of narrow, but with the high ceilings and smaller tables it doesn't feel crowded at all. You can see outside from any spot and that keeps it from feeling claustrophobic. Local shops have a distinct advantage over the chain places, and Cornerstone is a good example of a local winner. read more

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First time visiting this establishment while visiting our Son. Perfect! It's no wonder our Son loves this place. The workers are very accommodating and the food was delicious. I always give extra kudos for the food being served hot. We will visit this place from now on at least once every trip back. read more

It's a great cozy feel , I love the smoothies. However I will say the actual food is a bit bland so that is a downside, but the workers are always nice. read more

Great food! Great coffee! Great scene overall. Prices are exceptionally reasonable and everything we ate was absolutely delicious. Staff was friendly as well. Will definitely return read more

What a gem. Have been through this Town several times but not when we needed to eat. This is just a couple buildings off hwy 55 in Angier NC in a refurbished historic building. My wife ordered chicken salad sandwich with grapes and walnut which she enjoyed. I had a warm pimento and tomato on croissant roll sandwich with a cup of potato/cheese soup. The soup was so thick I could stand a metal spoon up. We ordered a peach smoothie to go which was delicious. They also have coffee products for purchase. We will be back. read more

Took my sister, nephew, and parents for lunch today...(my sister recently moved to the area) we had such an excellent experience! Jenna served us and she was friendly, efficient, and kind...we really loved the menu choices, and we were all very happy with our meals. My sister ordered the Buffalo chicken wrap which is pressed on the panini press and it was fantastic! She switched out ranch for blue cheese, and noted how fresh the ingredients were. The perfect amount of spice for the sauce and very tender chicken made this a great choice. Mom had the chunky monkey waffle and she really enjoyed it...very decadent and chocolatey, but nicely balanced and a tasty waffle. Dad ordered the Philly cheesesteak and he said it was very delicious. My nephew had the kids grilled cheese with sliced strawberries and chips...a large half which is perfect for any youngster. And I ordered the roast beef that was so tender, juicy, and delicious on freshly baked bread...loved the melted provolone and horseradish sauce and the side of au jus made it all the more tasty...my dad is new to grits, so for an appetizer we ordered the shrimp n grits special (this is a lunch or dinner plate, but being we all shared it to try we had that come out first!) the shrimp were deveined and detailed and were perfectly cooked and had nice flavor...the grits were creamy and topped with bacon, gravy, and fresh Tomatoes that made this dish over the top! We all had specialty drinks too...a frozen hot chocolate that was so creamy and chocolatey, 2 moon pie lattes (iced), a mango smoothie that was refreshing, and a nice raspberry iced tea. Lastly, the decor and ambience of this little gem is wonderful...very inviting, very comfortable, and very charming. This is an absolute win if you're looking for a great meal or coffee along with wonderful service! read more

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came here to see what the hype was about. the customer service could improve tremendously. the food was decent, but took 20 minutes to get it to our table. our server was not friendly and did not check on us other than getting our drinks and food order. would give it another shot, but would hope for better customer service. read more

Everything was very pleasant with our lunch and the service we received. My salad was more of a side salad for the price of a full salad but tasted fresh. I also had a specialty hot latte so I can't comment on the house coffee. I can say it was very sweet and no boost in caffeine. The servers were friendly and customer service oriented that was noticeable. This location was very clean and fresh looking from the decor to the restrooms. Having visited the Cornerstone in Benson since moving to Benson this is a far better option and experience so worth the short drive. read more

Love the salad at this place and the Frappuccino. Would recommend if you want a fresh lunch meal.

This place is super cute and affordable. They have salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and beverages. My iced chai was delicious as well as my chef salad. The interior is very cute and cozy. I will definitely come back when in town. read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - Caramel frappe and iced chai! - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

This is the most charming little cafe and eatery! Truly a gem in a small town. The staff is very friendly, the establishment is clean and Covid-conscious, and the food was wonderful. I had a latte and it was made perfectly- not with burnt espresso like that BIG coffee place. I had the chicken salad on croissant and a soup. The chicken salad was so yummy! They have small-town prices too! We will definitely visit again! read more

Great coffee, food, and treats. Very friendly staff. In town for a week from big city Michigan. This is my coffee and lunch spot. Small town done right. Love it! read more

For sure a must visit! Coats is a quiet little town in Harnett County, with just a few reasons to visit. Cornerstone is a must on that visit list! Daily specials are worth the try- recently had the shrimp tacos...tasted like it was right off the food truck off the streets of Cali! #yum The fresh mango added extra flavor! I love the shrimp tacos! My every visit must is an Iced Espresso Coffee!! All around perfect place to either hang out, meet with friends, network with others or enjoy the couch! #lovecornerstone read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - Shrimp Tacos / Iced Espresso Coffee - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

Cute little coffee shop in downtown! I had a dirty chai tea iced and a Greek salad. I quickly realized they didn't put a shot in it upon my first sip and they quickly fixed it (for an additional $2.00) and my salad was nice and fresh, just wish they had Greek dressing. It's a cute little place to sit and enjoy a coffee at if you're in the area. read more

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Amazing food for an insanely affordable price. Cozy atmosphere and relaxing low fi music playing. Me and my fiancé came here because it's conveniently in walking distance from our apartment. I had food from the waffle menu which was delicious. I could've ate 3. My fiancé got the Philly cheesesteak and a bowl of their cheddar broccoli soup. It hit the spot and we'll definitely be coming back soon!!!! read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - tables and chairs in a coffee shop - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

Great food, even better service! Love how they remodeled the old building on Main Street.

They are so sweet and a caring place. I love to go in and try new coffee's and the waffles are amazing.

horrible horrible coffee, do not come here for coffee. this hasnt been, and never will be probably the place for it ever. the quality here is equivalent to what you would get if you wanted a three year old to make it for you. absolutely horrendous and will never be back. have given many many chances because of all the "hype" surrounding it, but it is not any different than getting yourself a coffee out of a vending machine. read more

Spicy breakfast burrito was Devine Service friendly And my latte ....parfait Parfait means perfect In French I think :) read more

My favorite lunch spot in town! My son and I come here every week and he loves it as well (he's two so finding a restaurant that he likes is a big win lol). I could eat their chips and homemade ranch every day Their drinks are delicious too, I always go with the Caramel Slam. The atmosphere is always relaxed and comfortable and their prices are very fair. If you live in the area and haven't been I highly recommend trying them out! read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - Caramel Slam latte. Sooooo good - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

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I hate to say this but the Mac n Cheese was so liquidy, it had little taste to it and the philly cheese steak sub was mediocre. I appreciate the friendly service and cozy atmosphere but i would not recommend. read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

Locally owned coffee shop with a wide variety of specialty drinks as well as a decent lunch and dinner menu. The staff are all very helpful and friendly and you can get unlimited refills on coffee which makes it the perfect place to study. Food: I have tried their summer chicken salad (tasty, but a little to heavy on for me) the mac and cheese (awesome) the edamame (a surprisingly healthy and addictive snack on the menu) and almost all of their waffles, none of which have disappointed me. My recommendation is to bring a book, order a waffle (the one with seasonal fruit on top is my favorite) and some coffee and sit and enjoy your afternoon. Also, when they say free unlimited refills, they mean it! Service: I have never had bad service at Cornerstone. The servers are always friendly, polite and helpful. There is one server in particular with dark hair and usually wears cool lipstick (I'm sorry I don't remember her name) who is exceptionally good at her job. Price: So reasonable. The coffee is $1.35 for unlimited refills and the waffles are around $5 depending on which one that you order. So I usually never spend more than $8 for any meal there. Atmosphere: Very cute! They have Coats memorabilia, the space is very large and good for events, the bathrooms are clean and there are couches to sit on if you just want to enjoy a drink instead of a meal. read more

When I went in to order the person at the counter was very friendly and sociable. They make some of the best waffles I've had in a while.

Came here after getting my haircut across the street. Very tasty food! The prices are dirt cheap and the foods excellent! Love how it has a small town feel as well. read more

I wish I lived in Coats, North Carolina because I would be here all the time. While my husband visited Campbell University, I dropped into the Cornerstone cafe to get some studying done. I was worried it would be frowned upon to spend all day taking up a 4 person table to study. I couldn't have been more wrong. First off, the staff were super friendly and efficient. When I told them I would be there most of the morning and afternoon they didn't even bash an eyelash. They were happy to let me study and refill my water glass and take intermittent orders from me. I started our with the fruity waffle. Simple Belgian waffle with strawberries, bananas and whipped Creme. The syrups on the side, which I like because I only like a little. I studied for a little before ordering a vanilla cappuccino. It was more like a vanilla latte but it was good, and half the time Starbucks does that too. I finished up my stay with a BLT on a croissant. It was amazing. One of the best I've ever had, and that is saying something since that's generally my go-to order for sandwiches at restaurants. Overall, it was a great experience. I will definitely go back if I'm in town again. Edit: I forgot to mention how cheap all the food is! read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - BLT on a croissant - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

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Horrible coffee period. Do not go here for coffee. If you are looking to have a nice cappuccino or latte, this is not the place for it. My $30 drip coffee maker, makes better coffee than their espresso machine. Also, which cafe puts 4 seat dinner tables in a coffee shop? This place looks more like a family diner. I asked to get a breve, and the barista asked me "what is that?", and the picture/description of what goes in a Breve was right behind her. That is just not OK. The sad part is, this is the only cafe in Coats. I would give a 0 star if I could. This is a warning to real coffee drinkers, the quality of their coffee is equivalent to what you would get from a coffee making vending machine. read more

Always looking for local eateries, found this one in Coats! Seats about 40, quaint atmosphere, with couches for those just enjoying coffee and conversation. Service could be improved. Appeared to have one cook and one waitress that took food orders and made all the coffees like it was Starbucks. I had the shrimp roll, mac n cheese and bread crumb tomatoes, a first. Although they were delish, there could have been more 'char' to the tomatoes and "grill" to the shrimp. Next visit, will be for a waffle, which were numerous and creatively described on the menu. read more

Always a quaint place to eat and work. I recommend the salads or chicken salad. And if you are a coffee lover, add that too.

Love this place. Cute on the inside, super friendly staff and amazing food. Haven't gotten something I didn't like yet. Drinks range from teas, to frappés(cake batter was awesome), lattes hot or cold and have soooo many flavors. Love this place :') read more

I love the staff at Cornerstone! Cornerstone has a great place in the back where students can study with a yummy bite to eat. They have special offers for Campbell students during finals week. :) read more

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee - I absolutely love Cornerstone's new coffee corner. :) - Salad Near Me - Coats, North Carolina