Great food and service. One of my favorites in the Barre area. The beer selection is deep and the menu is great

Seems like one of the only options around here. Restaurant is large and located on the corner.. Lots of beer options and several tasty looking lunch specials. They were able to accomodate adding grilled chicken to my salad which was yummy with frwsh beets. Although it could have had a bit more local goat cheese throughout. Decent find. read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - Yellow and Red Beet Salad with candied walnuts, goat cheese and grilled chicken - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont

Barre is a community steeped in history. Like many downtowns, the onslaught of "big box" retailers and vanishing industrial jobs have posed challenges. That's why it is so nice, as a Barre native, to see establishments like Cornerstone opening. Every seat was full during our stay. The food was very good and boasts culinary touches unlike anything Barre has ever seen. With advanced notice, Chef Jesse LeClair gladly prepared me a vegan dish (bok choy and quinoa ravioli with tomato soy broth). I appreciated his creativity, as many other places would have given me pasta and a simple salad - traditional veg fallbacks. My appetizer was the roasted beet salad - darn tasty dressing! - minus the cheese. My mother had the pot roast flatbread and my wife ate French onion soup and beer can chicken. Both were delicious. Food presentation was modern by Barre standards. Portions were generous. Prices were also reasonable considering the quality of food. Ambience and decor are wonderful. The owners rehabbed a prominent property alongside City Hall Park and the Aldrich Public Library. My wife and I live and dine frequently in metro Boston; Cornerstone exudes just the right amount of big city sophistication while paying homage to Barre's blue collar heritage. Service was very attentive. We waited only a few minutes for our table, and the servers regularly checked back for drink refills (big pet peeve!). The co-owner and chef also made it a point to visit tables. Classy touch indeed. We enjoyed seeing several old friends, both who worked there or were dining in. We will definitely visit again when home. Cornerstone is a wonderful centerpiece for Barre's recently rebuilt downtown (think: Big Dig lite) and will undoubtedly attract those of us who crave a slightly upscale but unpretentious "go to" spot. I wish the team every success and hope this is a sign of things to come in the Granite City! read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - Bok choy and quinoa ravioli with soy tomato broth. Prepared upon request for vegan customer. - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont

Great food and good service. It's Just a bit noisy when crowded but some people do t mind that.

Saturday night and I was rewarded yet again with a delightful companion for dinner, but the real star was the food! Emily, our server, started us off with a great smile and in depth knowledge of what was available on draft. She promptly brought me some water (designated driver) and Russ his choice of a VT cream ale. The atmosphere in the pub is perfect - humming with music, conversation and glasses clinking. But back to the food. I had a terrific Caesar salad AND Sugar Shack Mac 'n Cheese. The mac & cheese had VT cheddar, maple syrup and crispy bacon bits. Oh my goodness - I was in gastronomic heaven! Russ had locavoire burger medium rare with VT cheddar - he also totally pleased!! Stop in for food, for beer, for people watching! You cannot go wrong at Cornerstone. read more

Truly stellar burgers in a bright, airy, casual gastro-tavern venue. Lovely charred goodness with a juicy, well-packed patty, nice sharp cheddar, and a toasted brioche bun. The fries were quite good as well, hand cut with the skins on and perfectly-salted. Service was quick and friendly, and the prices were not out of line with any of the other taverns we've come across in our years roaming around Vermont. Big difference was that this place delivers a solidly good meal. Even the ice tea was above average ... so happy to have had other Yelpers recommend this place - and will be very happy to come back again... read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont

See all

So nice, we ate there twice... in our two night trip to Barre. My boyfriend and I were in town for a long weekend, and our B&B host suggested the Cornerstone as one of two recommended dining spots. After looking online at the extensive and impressive craft beer lineup, there was no question where we'd be headed. It's a popular place on a Friday night, as we learned on our 6 p.m. arrival. The 15 minute wait was well spent at the bar, where we enjoyed Founders KBS. Once we were seated, we enjoyed the lobster mac & cheese -- creamy, with ample lobster and a nice scallion garnish for variety. The serving was generous, but we also found room to split a tasty Dutch apple pie a la mode for dessert. All in all, a great meal! The following day, we arrived early and were seated promptly. My pub burger was perfectly cooked (and Cabot cheese -- yum!), and I enjoyed the ample serving of onion rings I got instead of fries. My boyfriend also liked his teriyaki marinated steak tips. Service was friendly, attentive and accurate during both visits, adding to our enjoyment of the Cornerstone experience. We're looking forward to returning on our next visit to Barre. read more

My family always enjoys the burgers here! I recommend the specialty fries with Parmesan. Soo delicious. They have great burger deals on Tuesday! read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont

Excellent service, classy restaurant and bar, yummy food!!! The Mac and cheese is a must try if you aren't doing keto. it's simply delicious.!! read more

Serving sizes are big. Food is very good!!! Waiter great with us. Rib eye good. Ban Mi burger good. Pork was good. Friendly and nice waiter ........ no complaints. Plenty left to take home for later. TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT! read more

See all

We were traveling through Vermont on vacation and stumbled uptown this great pub! We ordered a variety of dishes, the shrimp cocktail, pot stickers, wedge salad and the beet salad. Everything was delicious! Not sure I can name a favorite! read more

Great food, consistency, friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. Perfect menu

Came for the poutine...came BACK for the poutine! This was on our list on our trip to Vermont because of the images of the poutine - we're both gravy lovers, and this place loads it on. It's the only place on our trip that we ended up going to twice. It ended up being on our way home, so we decided to make a stop before we left. Funnily enough, we ended up with the same server both times - she was fantastic, so lucky us! read more

I am so glad that we chose this place as we passed through Barre on our way to NH. The food we ordered was amazing. We started with the pot stickers and stayed with the pub menu. We shared carne asada tacos and the Southwest chicken sandwich. It was all delicious and fresh. Service was fantastic too. For specialty brew folks, the selection was plentiful. We just went for the $2.50 PBR's. I highly recommend this place! read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - Carne asada tacos - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont

See all

I just had the Curry Chicken Pita for lunch! I highly recommend this sandwich. Great flavors and the Tzatziki sauce brings it all together. Great job Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen! read more

Went on "$5.00 burger night. Did not intend to get burger, but other food prices have skyrocketed!! $22 for mac & cheese??? Any way, tiny burger, well done (I had asked for med. rare), bottom bun was very burnt. Drink was watered down. The only saving grace was the wait staff - exceptional!! read more

I really liked the street food menu, we got a few things off that and really loved everything we ate. Very creative offerings. The nachos had a truckload of sour cream and only a handful of chips but that's my only complaint. If my mother was with us, that would have been an added star. read more

Our last stop in Vermont and a very satisfying experience. Extensive beer menu and excellent dining. Would recommend the Localvore burger if you love garlic. The vibe exceeded my standards for a 'pub', it is definitely a few steps above you're standard pub because of the interior, staff, and excellent kitchen. We were lucky to find this place, Would recommend if you're traveling in VT! read more

In short; it's amazingly good. I don't get up to Barre often, but now I'm thinking that every time I'm in Vermont I need to stop by this place. I got the barbecued pork shank with the mac and cheese, and when it was delivered by my server (name of Lou- very pleasant and on the ball, never pushy) he described it as 'Flintstonian." He was right, thing was HUUUGE. I'd been craving a slow cooked pork shank for days and days, and this place delivered. Perfectly cooked, falling off the bone with all that good, soft connective stuff. Absolutely awesome. My wife had the skirt steak, which was also tasty, but it was also not a pork shank so I paid it little attention. But the dessert, man. The dessert. a peanut butter pie served parfait style. That blew our minds. Absolutely delicious, thick layers of chocolate and peanut butter mousse and a cookie crust. Great stuff. I can't wait to go back and eat there again. I remember the burger looked pretty great, and I've read good things about the poutine. Cornerstone! Eat there. read more

So there is probably some unwritten rule about not reviewing a restaurant the first day it throws its doors open, or even during the first week. I would abide by that, but I don't know what they could do better than what we had tonight. The only "complaint" I could make is that we agreed to a 30 to 45 minute wait, which did end up being 45 minutes, even though there were 7 open tables. However, I chalk that up to the staff trying to properly pace the tables on the first night that they are open and serving food. In any case, let me start with the restaurant itself - a warm, inviting space with low lighting, large windows and spacious seating. The bar creates a great focal point, and a fireplace in the room that can double as a private room adds and additional warm glow. It incorporates the historical nature of the building and of the town, but not in a highhanded "glory days" or "hometown pride" way. Service was really well polished for a first night - I I can't think of a negative thing to say in that regard. As for the food - it is the only thing that could outshine this great comfortable space, and it succeeded. We began with some of the best chicken wings I've had in a while, and set the tone for the meal: delicious food that has its roots in traditional comfort food and is executed extremely well. The wings had perfectly crispy wings surrounding plump, meaty and juicy meat. There was just the right amount of slightly spicy sauce on the wings, which were served with a few sticks of celery and some blue cheese dressing. The dressing might have been the only let down of the meal - I wish it was a bit thicker with a few more chunks of blue cheese, but that is a really small quibble, and not a problem, just a personal preference. For main courses, we had fish & chips and the Cornerstone burger, a 8oz Kobe beef burger. The Kobe beef is only $2 more than the regular Angus burger, and at $12 for Kobe beef, we couldn't pass it up. The burger lived up to expectations - flavorful, juicy, and fully of pure meaty flavor. When paired with the brioche bun, some cheddar cheese, and aioli, it is essentially burger heaven. It also comes with pickles, which are thinly sliced and also served on the side, and while I'm not a big pickle fan, these were pretty good. The fish and chips were all that you wanted from a good plate of fried fish and french fries. Fresh fish that clearly tasted fresh enrobed by a very crispy batter, fried to a dark golden brown. Moist and tender inside, crispy and crunch outside. Neither my wife or I are fans of coleslaw, but this celeriac slaw was crispy and not sopping with dressing - we both enjoyed it. The tartar sauce is not your traditional mayo with relish floating in it - it is mustardy with plenty of dill, and once again, even though my wife isn't a tartar sauce fan, she enjoyed it, with the fish and with the chips. Speaking of the chips, kudos goes to the Cornerstone for doing fresh, hand-cut fries, cooked until dark mahogany. These are what fries should taste like. Can't wait to try them in the poutine! Since we were indulging, we went for dessert as well, splitting the peanut butter pie, served in a small mason jar. It was layers of peanut butter mousse, chocolate cookie crumbs and chocolate fudge, topped with chunks of chocolate and peanut butter. Again, nothing "fancy" but exceptional in execution. I only wish I had a glass of milk right there to wash it down. Mix all of the above with a fantastic beer list featuring craft brews from the region and nationally, and this is one of the most exciting restaurants I've been to in Vermont, and there are many places that should pay attention to how they are executing, as there are lessons to be had here. We will be back often! read more

Great place to stop when in Barre. Half priced burgers on Wednesday after 4. The beet salad is so large it is shareable so only order one. They have a large selection of local drafts it makes it difficult to select one over the other. My goal is to try them all! read more

My wife and I had dinner at Cornerstone a few weeks ago for a long overdue date night. We got there around 5:00PM on saturday night and I'm glad we weren't any later because the place filled QUICKLY! Even with a packed house our experience was great. The service we received was so good it was almost like we were the only table there. For starters we each got a salad. They entrees at Cornerstone are reasonably priced, but don't come with a salad. They do offer smaller versions of their salads which is what we got. I got the ceasar and my wife the beet. Both were fresh and delicious. For my main course I got the braised pork shank with jalapeno mac and cheese, which was really good. The pork was fall apart tender and paired perfectly with the barbeque sauce. The mac and cheese had a nice jalapeno flavor, but only a hint of the heat. I even downed the collard greens which are not usually my favorite green. My wife chose the Angus burger for her main course and asked for it to be cooked through. When it arrived it was actually medium-rare which is fine for me, but my wife cant do. When we told the waitress about it she took one look, agreed, apologized and took the plate away. Within a few minutes we had a replacement plate with a perfectly cooked burger and new, hot fries. Mistakes can happen, but when they are taken care of with this level of service they really don't matter. I know a lot of restaurants that could use a lesson from CP&K in this area. Even with all the above, two desserts and a couple drinks our total bill was about $80.00. Considering the level of service we received and the amount of food and drink we purchased this is VERY reasonable. I really cannot understand why this place is currently listed as $$$$ here on Yelp. Its definitely $$$$ quality and service, but I would say its closer to $$ in price and you should definitely give it a try. read more

For the price of the meal, you would think this would be a better place to eat, but sadly I have been here 3 times and have been deeply disappointed upon each visit. First of all, the set up leaves a lot to be desired. It is extremely loud and conversations are almost impossible and the seating puts you close enough to other tables where waitresses have to squeeze by every few minutes. While the staff is friendly, service is very slow and often times you have a different person tending to you because your server is nowhere to be found. It once took 25 minutes to get a refill only to be given the wrong drink... As for the food, I wouldn't call it fabulous. The prices are high enough where I certainly wouldn't call it worth it and I have yet to be impressed by any meal I was served. Many times my food has actually been served to me cold and had to be sent back to be reheated. The portions on anything other than burgers are very small and we were even once told we couldn't have bacon on a certain burger because their chef at the time "didn't do that at lunch time" Overall, I avoid this place as much as possible. It might look nice, but that's about all it has going for it. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Barre. My boyfriend and I eat here once each week. The atmosphere is great. It's a comfortable setting for a date, or to bring family/friends. It would be nice if it wasn't as loud, but you can definitely still carry a conversation so the noise level is forgiven. I have ALWAYS had excellent service here and I cannot count the number of times I have been in. The food comes out quickly and there is a lot of waitstaff so you always feel attended to. Additionally, the servers are always friendly and helpful! At this point, I have tasted almost everything on the menu and it is all good! My favorites include the BBQ Braised Pork Shank, the Swordfish Tacos and their unbeatable Mac 'n Cheese. My boyfriend is a big fan of their beer selection and the fact that the waitstaff is highly knowledgeable when it comes to drink selection. You really can't go wrong with a visit to the Cornerstone. If you're visiting on Thur/Fri/Sat, do call ahead seating! It's a popular place and there might be a small wait, but even if there isn't a table available right away there is usually space at the bar! read more

The food is worth it, in fact just eating the appetizers feel like a meal and they great. Guests and myself are usually seated quickly and we have enjoyed our experience. I ordered nachos, and the chef made some amazing guacamole (extra charge) he really went over the top and made the experience memorable. read more

See all

This lovely restaurant is a welcome addition to little Barre, where some of the restaurants have just been around too long and aren't that good. I really enjoyed my lunch, and the others who dined with me said their lunches were excellent also. Burgers, sandwiches and fish tacos all satisfied. The interior is welcoming and interesting, with local references in the artwork, and the service was friendly and efficient. Well done! read more

I love this place! I got the black bean/quinoa burger which is completely out of my wheelhouse, but I felt like something different! It was great! Comes with coleslaw and tomato with sprouts. Sub'd sweet fries instead of regular fries and they are delish. Crispy just the way I like them. All of the employees rock this place. Great service! read more

Great restaurant! Our server (Casey) was super friendly and attentive. I had the swordfish tacos woth truffle fries... DELICIOUS! My husband had the crispy chicken sandwich... also delicious. I would've given them 5 stars, except the 20 oz beer was more like 15oz because it has about 5oz of foam. Still a great place to eat. read more

This is a great upscale pub environment. Lots of craft beers from various venues in Vermont and throughout. Solid selection. Nicely thought out menu of comfort based pub food. The burgers are flavorful and reasonably priced. The poutine was decent...nice scratch gravy that wasn't too heavy. The swordfish tacos were decent..I'd like them to try the same with ahi tuna....I think it would be a hit. I've tried their salmon entre...it was well portioned and flavorful. A couple minor downsides...it can be loud on a weekend evening...and equally. I found them a bit understaffed....so my waiter was a bit overstretched on one occasion. Overall...very good value for the food...and an eclectic pub style menu. I'd recommend. 4 stars read more

My girlfriend and I went to Cornerstone on the night before Valentine's Day. There was a long wait for a table but we were happy to wait because the reviews for this place were so good (and only a few other places in the area were open at the time). When we got there the host was extremely friendly and welcoming. He told us it would be about a 45 minute wait, not ideal but tolerable. As we sat there and waited, we noticed as people with reservations came in the host seemed to know many of them by their first name and shaking hands/hugging without any prompting, which made it seem like a pretty friendly place. Finally when we got our table, they were a little slow to take our drink order but we figured they were busy so no big deal. The waitress was nice and did a good job explaining the menu and some of the specials. I got a turkey burger with avocado and cranberry apple chutney and my girlfriend got vegetarian pesto pasta. We both really enjoyed our food very much. I got a Valor Red Ale and she got Citizens Cider, both of which were really good. Overall we really liked Cornerstone Pub. As I said, we really liked the welcoming atmosphere and the food/drinks. Our only complaints were the service was a little slow but understood because of how busy the restaurant was. Another small drawback were the prices. I think it was a little expensive but definitely not too bad. read more

A friend and I went here the night after Christmas; after hearing good things, we were eager to check it out! There was a short wait for a table as the restaurant was very busy. We ordered drinks (nice beer selection & reasonable prices I thought) and just planned to share a few things from the menu. The poutine: AWESOME!! Crispy fries smothered in delicious gravy, cheese and short rib pieces, served in a small cast-iron pot on a cutting board. Portion size was generous & presentation was lovely! Peanut-butter pie: WOW.. So good!!! This was the waitress' recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Served in layers in a mason jar, it tasted even better than it looked. Very rich so I'm glad we shared! Service was great & very friendly throughout our visit. As someone who was born and raised in Barre, it is so nice to have a restaurant like this downtown with great food and a cozy, welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere. Cannot wait to go back and try more food -- and I hope you do the same! read more

October 8th on a motorcycle foliage tour our group of fourteen stopped at the Cornerstone for lunch. I called about an hour ahead to let them know we were coming. When we got there tables were pushed together, places set, water poured, and menus at the ready. We were seated immediately! The atmosphere was fantastic as the restaurant occupies an old bank building in the most prominent location in all of Barre with excellent detail in the renovations and decor. Mike, the bartender/manager, was welcoming and friendly with a great sense of humor. Our waitress, Erica, was awesome! She was cool and professional and right there when we needed her. With multiple orders (and refills) along with many questions and special request every meal and drink was delivered quickly without one mistake. We were all very impressed! Everyone's food was high quality and delicious! I would say the Cornerstone is the great destination pub/ restaurant in central Vermont! We are a 'seasoned' group and not easily pleased and we were unanimously very happy with this stop. Barre should be proud to have such a great business in the heart of their downtown. We had a great time and will be back! read more

I know this is early days, but i have been to the owners' previous establishments and i was expecting to be impressed - and was, very much so. We went last Friday after they had 3 or 4 nights under their belts and got there early (4pm) to make sure we got a seat at the bar. Started out with a Dogfish IPA draft and split some wings with my friend. Great wings, not too spicy, very crispy and plenty of them. No carrots on the plate, but plenty of celery. For a meal my friend ordered the Poutine and i got the Cornerstone burger, medium rare. The poutine looked delicious and the burger was cooked exactly as i expected. Even the bun was delicious (brioche?). Tasted all buttery. We had another pint, talked to the nice pair of bartenders (Mike & Mike) and were on our way after enjoying ourselves for about 90 minutes. The place is obviously clean and brand new, but one thing i noticed was how i saw people from all different demographics: me and a few others in jeans and carhartt coats, others in collared shirts and families with kids playing with crayons. Everyone was smiling and seemed to be as happy as we were. We will be going back - often! read more

Our waitress was an absolute joy to have and really made the experience a truly memorable one. I wish I would've gotten her name but I had forgotten. Secondly, the food was some of the best I've had since coming to the east coast. Fried pot stickers, crab cakes, Maine lobster Mac n' cheese for myself and the Philly cheese steak for my friend, everything was beyond perfect. Well worth the price as the proportions were filling and the service was incredibly fast. So far my favorite restaurant experience to date. read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont

Traveling in the area and came upon this gem. Nice craft beer selection. Swordfish tacos were great. Fish and chips were really good. Huge portion. What made our experience special was the service. Becky Sue was our waitress and was so attentive in spite of how busy she was on a Friday night. Wish I had a need to hire someone like her. Great attitude! Hope she's paid well. read more

As far as I'm concerned, you can't beat good pub food, and this is excellent. A terrific selection of comfort food dishes, ranging from burgers to pizza and even mac & cheese. Reasonably priced with a terrific bar and beer selection. Ate there for two meals on the same day. It was that good. read more

This used to be my favorite restaurant in the Barre/Berlin area, of which there are very few. However, the last few times I've visited, the staff has disappointed me with their actions. I understand that it's a stressful job, and I think that everyone is allowed to have a bad night, but it's such a bummer that it's happened every time that we've visited recently. On two different occasions it was a typically busy night at the restaurant and we walked up to the stand at the front where a man who appeared to be the manager (dressed in all black) was standing. Rather than greeting us, taking our number, asking us to wait a moment, or showing us to a table, he just completely ignored us when we addressed him, as if we weren't even there. I guess he was doing a terrible job of filling in for the hostess, because when she finally came back to the stand, we were actually acknowledged. Very strange behavior, and very awkward for a date... On another occasion, there were several of us in a group who wanted to sit at the bar and order food/drinks. One of my friends was visiting from Mexico, where he is a resident. When he attempted to order a drink, he was asked to show his ID, which was his Mexican ID Card and clearly states his birthdate, and is written in Spanish (duh...he's from Mexico...). The bartender refused to serve him because she "couldn't read" the ID. I didn't realize that this is a policy, and I don't see why it would be because it seems like blatant discrimination against someone from outside of the USA. Of course his ID is in Spanish - that's the language that is spoken in Mexico! And he has never had an issue with using this same ID to prove his age in any other establishment in the USA. Regardless, even if it were a law to only accept identification that's written in English, the disrespect that was shown to my friend was the worst part. When the bartender refused to serve him and he asked why, she mumbled "it's not in English..." while walking away. That's no way to treat another person. It left me wondering if he was being discriminated against because he is from outside the USA, or because he was clearly on a romantic date with another man. These incidents are why I will not be visiting Cornerstone again, which is a shame because the food is pretty good and there's a great beer selection. I cannot give a business my support if my experience as a patron is not one of decency. read more

The food was varied, some good, some not so good. The place was so loud you could hardly hear the person next to you. Pizza was burnt. Some entrees were out. Arrived at 7:30 on Saturday night. Service was excellent. I might eat here again but there are better choices in Barre. read more

Ate there on a Thursday evening, party of four. The good: My brother's duck burger was excellent, my husband's fish and chips was very good (fries excellent) and massive portion, my sister's salad was delicious. My scallops were delectable. Scallops cooked perfectly, with a nice browning outside and buttery tender inside, on a bed of light citrusy risotto. Cooking scallops perfectly must not be easy, because it doesn't happen often. I'd go again just for that. The rest: Our waitress was a little brusque but competent. My first glass of water smelled faintly of bleach, and we did have to ask several times to get a replacement. It was busy, but still. The replacement was fine, no off smells or tastes. Noise levels not bad. Plenty of elbow room between tables. Nice woodsy pub decor. read more

Delicious! Tons of flavor, good beers and friendly staff. The ambience is great as well. We live an hour away and wouldn't mind coming back in to town just to eat here. read more

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - Lost nation pilsner is one the best pilsners I've ever had. - New American Near Me - Barre, Vermont