My family decided to make this place a pit stop on the way home (albeit a bit out of the way) from visiting Mt. St. Helens in Wa. The waitress was a bit flighty, but nice and had reasonable timing. Half the tables were dirty, but I can't speak to the number of waiters/waitresses staffed. I think there were two and we saw three other people in the restaurant when we came in. However, within twenty minutes, another seven to nine arrived. My husband and I ordered the burger. My children ordered the double hotdog meal. A word to the naïve: the hot dogs are huge! My kids both said they would have ordered a single hot dog meal had they known and they are eaters. Our burgers were disappointing. They patties are straight from the mass production freezer junk. The only thing that made them appetizing was the grill cooking method lending them some flavor. My meat patty had a large unappetizing chunk of gristle in it. Yuck! My onion was red onion and very fresh and delicious. The pickles were a bit vinegary. The tomato was your typical under-ripe tomato. Honestly, with a mom and pop local joint, I was really hoping for local sourced food and unique flavor. It didn't have to be fancy, just fresh. The season waffle fries were delicious! I definitely recommend them over the regular fries. Another nuisance was the potato salad. My dh got the fries and half his plate was covered. I got the potato salad and it was literally an old time small ice cream scoop size if that; two, maybe three bites! I don't eat much, but after leaving part of my burger due to gristle gross out and then that tiny smidge of potato salad, I left hungry. As others have said, this is food you could make for a lot less with cheap mass produced stuff from any grocery store for less than a quarter the price. The service was nice with free angled parking out front and the ambience of the location was charming. Unless they change things up, we won't be back. read more

My first visit was this past Sunday-late morning. I drove from Tualatin, OR and my girlfriend from Olympia, WA--discovered it was a convenient 'meet in the middle' location for us. Very cute, love the décor. A table was available upon arrival. We were ready to order for quite some time before our order was taken. Both of us ordered Soup (broccoli) and Salad. The Soup was tasty and the Salad was made with fresh ingredients. Our meals were prepared and brought to us in timely manner. Coffee and Water were frequently refilled. We both ordered pie, Lemon Meringue for my friend and I ordered Peanut-Butter. The Peanut Butter Pie was by far the BEST I've ever had!! We will be back....!!! read more

Waited 10 minutes at a table before we were even acknowledged. I watched another couple come in and sit at a dirty table for also about 10 minutes, the server was too busy chatting with someone at the counter to bother cleaning tables or get drink orders. When we finally got coffee, there were no refills, however,the server put her fingers in a dirty glass of water as she was cleaning a table and then grabbed the top rim of the coffee pot, so I guess no refills were a good thing. Also her hair was down and she seemed like she didn't know what she was doing. The food was good. But after watching the waitresses, I wonder how clean things are. We probably wouldn't go here again. read more

Nice place with very good food. The waitress was pleasant and the restaurant was very kid friendly.

Had lunch here yesterday. Bacon burger- didn't impress me because the hamburger patty just tasted like fried hamburger without any seasoning. French fries- the only good food-- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Coffee- bitter & burnt tasting; quite gross. Was never asked for a refill which I would have refused. Service- quite inferior. We weren't acknowledged when we entered, we sat at the table for more than 15 minutes per my watch: waiting for menus and for someone to ask if we wanted anything to drink. When a server finally did come over for our drink order, she went somewhere only to never be seen again at our table (there were six of us) but she was waiting on other tables just not ours. Then another server came over to us and asked what we wanted to eat, well we still never received our coffees, waters and sodas, so she did go back to the kitchen to get the drinks and waters! Was that first server having a bad day? But after the second server came back with our drinks, she took our order which arrived at a descent time- we didn't have to wait until Christmas for our food. Would I ever eat here again? No. read more

This was my first trip to Oregon and I was hopeful the food would be good in this small town. I ended up here after I decided I would rather not eat at all if I had to eat in Longview. I loved that they had a mysterious curtain that cloaked a seedy gambling room which I had to partake in before leaving. Food was really good! It took a while for them to take our order but once they did it was all blue skies from there. read more

French dip is good. Onion rings rocked. Philly Cheese dogs were excellent as well. Was disappointed that both chicken tenders and fish from fish and chips were frozen, so I skipped those. Will be back for sure. read more

I thought that I would update my review. I have been coming here for about 2 years now and still love it. I love the breakfast here. It is always fresh and flavorfull and usually more than I can eat. They have no issues with special requests, changes and/or substitutions. They also have a great special all the time. The staff is always amiable and quite enjoyable and will chat with anyone and about anything. It is just an enjoyable place to go. No, there is no air conditioning. Well, so what. That rules out coming here one or two days a year. I am not retired but love to talk to the other regulars that are. If you fish or would like to, there is always on old seasoned fish-veteran that can point you to hot spots. Nothing wrong with that. If Vickie is there, she will usually make it around to see how you are and remembers faces well. She and the other staff are upbeat and friendly and that makes for a nice visit as well. I have never had any issues with food here and know for a fact that others have had easy fixes to stuff that was an issue. They seem to care and want your experience to be good. read more

Cornerstone is a terrific local diner - not trendy, not gourmet, not a gathering of hipsters, but a cafe where locals & travelers come for a dependable, hot meal. The prices are moderate, the food tasty & the staff friendly. Since we ate here several times over the course of 2 weeks, the Yelp $10 for a $20 coupon and 50% off appetizer deals were great! read more

Best eggs benedict in Columbia County! This is the traditional kind. LIght hollandaise sauce with an aftertaste of lemon. It's so good, I'll finish my plate even when I'm full. A must try! Staff will give you a smile with great service. They aim to please here at the Cornerstone Cafe. It's where the locals dine out! read more

On a roadtrip, desperately hungry, I searched Yelp and found this place. The other reviewers are a little too positive about the food compared to what I experienced. Ever seen Kitchen Nightmares? Well, this place could be on that show. It's small-town cute walking in: there's a big community board and tons of shabby chic junk on the walls with inspirational sayings. The waitresses were extremely cheerful and friendly people, really, they could not have been sweeter, but the food is just the opposite. It's edible, but left my stomach aching to throw up the grease bomb within it on the ride home. I ordered a plain burger that dripped grease when I bit into it. I ate less than half my portion of fries, which are reheated from frozen, like much of the menu. Maybe they are trying to save money, but the result is food that has no love in it. I should have held out for the Burgerville in St Helens where their menu holds some hopeful buzzwords like "local" and "fresh". And please, rip out your super-stained blackened carpet. The rest of the place seemed clean enough. read more

Great stop off the highway with a nice selection of homemade items. Servers working hard with a smile. I had the hot roast beef sandwich and it was fantastic and comforting. Nice selection on the menu. My kids started with cheese sticks and used the yelp check in award. They were cooked perfectly. Stop in and enjoy a family owned Classic American restaurant. I will again the next time I get the chance. read more

Just wanted to say I've been here a couple more times (and I live about 2.5 hours away) and the good is just as yummy as the first time... But I gotta say... The onion rings. Are. To. Die. For! Best onion rings ever ! Not sure how they do it, but man oh man they rule! read more

Walking in to the cafe it just looks like a family ran diner. They had a decent staff that was friendly enough. The menu was quite extensive and had just the comfort food we were looking for. Great food, great pies! read more

Amazingly good food and great prices. They really put a lot of love and care into their service. Waitress was friendly and personable. Wonderful experience. We will be returning. read more

Such a cute little place! Love everybody who works their! Wonderful yummy food at a decent price

This is mine and my dad's regular place to eat. I've never had a problem with service unlike some of the other reviewers. Food is always out quick and tastes amazing. staff are all the small town sweeties! One of my favorite places to eat and I'll always come back :) read more

Came here looking for a good burger... but my wife and I were both distracted by the many other delicious sounding offerings on the menu. We had heard good things about this place and they did not disappoint! Both the service and the food were excellent! We will certainly return return again! Thank you! read more

We were looking for a local eating spot on our way back from Mount St. Helens and found this one yelp. The places is incredibly homey and the local conversations really showed this was a local favorite. Our server was very nice and our food was out quick. Oh, and it was amazing! My girlfriend got the Hawaiian chicken sandwich that was juicy and full of flavor. I got a roast beef melt and it had melt-in-your-mouth beef roast piled into it and grilled to perfection. It offers a view of the river and all the port activity as well. Definitely stop in! read more

We've eaten here a couple times, definitely a "locals place" The pancakes are really good, and the bacon eggs breakfast is average. The decor is very nice. the service however is not great if you aren't recognized by staff. Staff seems to be more attentive to regulars which is a mistake. As out of towners will recommend a friendlier spot. read more

Love the Corner Stone, great food, great people and great cooks. Everyone should try this place.

Food was just ok. Nothing great. Resteraunt was decorated very nice. Carpets are very dirty and buckled up. Booths have rips and are duck taped. Very trashy looking. They left the front door wide open letting in dozens of flies. Probably will not go back. read more

Best place in town for a great meal. Home cooked fresh and full of flavor. I haven't had everthing they have to offer but what I have had was amazing. I highly recommend the hot turkey sandwich. The staff goes above and beyond. read more

Yummmmmmmm! Great food, great service and the pies are out standing. I love coming here and look forward to it every time. Definitely not a disappointment. read more

Great food! I have had a variety of the salads, Hawaiian chicken burger, fish and chips and the soups are always a good choice. Waitress are always very friendly and quick. Would highly recommend the Cornerstone Cafe for dinner. read more

Amazing. We drove from Longview not sure what to expect. We were SO glad to find this cafe. The staff was very friendly and the food was wonderful. I had the chicken fried steak, it was full of flavor. My husband had the taco omelette and it was great also. Nice think bacon so you can actually taste it. We will go back often.. read more

Amazing food and great service. We brought our two dogs and sat outside. They immediately brought us out ham and water for the babies. My new favorite place :) read more

Great service with a hometown feel. The Benny (eggs benedict) were spot on with homemade taste and just a touch of tang. I would not reccommend the biscuits and gravy if you like it chunky. But otherwise a great cozy place to eat. read more

Try the chicken fried pile up!!!! It reminds me of the greasy spoons I grew up with but with fairly good food.

This place has a special place in my heart! Amazing owners and perfect food for a small town setting. Try the onion rings with blue cheese and the NOAH NATOR....if you dare! The milkshakes are the best and so hard to find anywhere nowadays. Tillamook Ice cream and REAL TOPPINGS! Order a dinner entree and get a salad that is one my favorites out before your meal! The fried chicken is THE BOMB! You wont be sorry you stopped! read more

Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Great customer service. Food comes fast and it taste great would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something good to eat. read more

Good but not great. Don't sit near the front door in the winter as the temperature change can be disrupting

My husband and I ate here a few weeks ago. I ordered a sandwich and when it arrived the bread was burnt black. We didn't see the waitress for a good 10-15 minutes so I just scraped as much of the burnt bread off as I could and ate what was left. When the waitress finally came back she noticed a pile of ashes on the table and said "oh that sandwich was a little burnt huh?" Thankfully we had a coupon so it wasn't a huge waste of money. Meanwhile, the milkshakes are delicious. Would definitely go back for another milkshake but not so much for the food. read more

The onion rings and fried chicken were worth the trip! Onion rings are crispy and delicious. You get 4 pieces of chicken which is more than either my husband or I could finish and it was extra crispy and moist inside. Great food and prices! read more

This place is always busy and that's a good sign. It's the perfect place to go if you're in the mood for a good breakfast. The staff is always friendly and I've never been disappointed. read more

I might be a little bit bias being that I am a regular but the food is fantastic. My bacon burger is always juicy, fries are always crispy on the outside, soft and hot on the inside. The ice tea is always cold and tasty, and the service is friendly. Most of the time it is packed when I go in there. And the prices are perfect even for someone on a budget like me. read more

Cornerstone Cafe is on our list of restaurants to revisit, and we have, over and over and over. From the casual ambiance to the staff that treats you like family, Cornerstone Cafe is a great place to eat. Offering wi-fi, it's a great place to have coffee (and pie?), chill out and linger for a whole. They never make you feel like you're a bother. Burgers are great, and one of my fav's, the Southwestern Chicken Salad is huge and delicious. They have take out too, and saved us when we first moved here by cooking us breakfast to go. My hubby loves their Bacon Maple Sundae, and truth be told, I do too!! If they closed I would cry. read more

Consistently great food, friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Hearty portions and great food! My gf and I love this place. The Hungry Man is absolutely one of the best breakfasts for miles.

Americana cafe. Free Wifi. Typical fare for small town cafe. Caters to an older crowd - eg; retirees.