Amazing food and great ambiance! Don't let a few overly harsh reviews deter you from trying Cornerstone. This Main Line gem is privately owned and consistently delivers on what I'd describe as a curated, tasteful menu of appetizers and entrées. It's the kind of place that feels intentional -- elevated without being overdone. Stop in on a Saturday afternoon for a quiet, cozy lunch at the bar -- the pulled pork, burger, and salads are always a great choice. Or, for a Friday date night, grab a seat at the chef's counter for a more interactive and lively experience. The pork chop and steak frites are standouts. One tip: make reservations in advance. And to those calling out the wait staff -- I understand the sentiment. When you're investing in a night out, you expect warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality. Great service matters, and it's something many places are still finding their way back to. That said, Cornerstone remains a spot worth experiencing for the food, the atmosphere, and the overall charm. read more

Nick and Christine have an absolute GEM here in Wayne (PA)!!! From the refreshing beverages to the pea soup to the housemade bucatini and desserts!!! Everything here is sensational!!! I'm from out of state and have been back twice for the culinary experience of a lifetime. Must try! You won't regret it!!! The service is top tier and the ambiance is amazing! Perfect for brunch or a date night!!! My husband and I will return!! read more

Cornerstone - House-Made Bucatini - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

What a gem of a bistro! We started with the wedge salad--fresh, crisp, and loaded with flavor, the perfect opener. The steak frites were cooked beautifully, tender with that perfect sear, and the fries were golden and addictive. The crabcakes were another standout--packed with crab (not filler!) and perfectly seasoned. Between the attentive service, cozy atmosphere, and consistently delicious food, this place really delivers. Already planning my next visit! read more

First time at Cornerstone tonight. One of my new favorites on the mainline. Nice ambiance, great food and great service. Steak frites was perfect. I enjoyed the Dr. Manhattan. Would def recommend if never been. read more

We've dined at Cornerstone many times and usually enjoy the experience, but tonight was an exception. We were seated at a small table for two, positioned between two larger tables of four. At first, the nearby table was quiet, but soon another group of four arrived, including one guest who spoke so loudly and incessantly that it completely disrupted our evening. Despite trying to tune it out, we went ahead and ordered our meals. My husband chose the steak & frites, while I ordered the small plate bucatini. When placing my order, the server asked if I wanted 5 oz or 11 oz. I've never encountered pasta being ordered by weight, so I opted for 11 oz. To our surprise, when the bill arrived, the bucatini cost more than the steak ($44 for pasta!)--over double the expected price. The menu gave no indication that portion size affected pricing, which felt misleading. Unfortunately, between the disruptive atmosphere and the unexpected charge, this visit left us with a disappointing impression. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, often with family and friends, and have always considered it one of my favorite neighborhood spots. I've supported this place for years and recommended it to so many people, which makes what happened recently really upsetting. My husband and I sat at the bar, were greeted, and handed a menu -- only to be aburptly and loudly told by the bartender moments later that we had to leave because of a "waitlist." In all my years here, I've never once seen a waitlist, and being asked to leave after already being seated, and in front of other guests, was rude, embarrasing and disappointing. Although the bartender handled this poorly, it was done due to the owner walking up and asking him to- rather than politely explain this to us herself, as she watched this happen. I even called afterward to give them the benefit of the doubt and asked to speak with the owner. I was told I'd get a call back, but no one ever reached out. After a decade of loyalty, that lack of care says a lot. I truly wish it had been handled differently. Luckily, many more amazing restaurants have opened in town and we have had wonderful experiences elsewhere. We feel no need to ever return or recommend this poorly run establishment that shows zero accountability. Clearly, loyal regulars don't matter here anymore. read more

This is my favorite restaurant on the Main Line!!! I'm genuinely surprised it doesn't have higher ratings -- it's my husband and I's go-to for date night and never disappoints! The pork chop is outstanding, the steak frites was perfectly cooked, and I think about the crab cake special we had once way too often lol. The ambiance is warm and intimate, and the chef's counter adds such a fun element to the experience of you have the opportunity to sit there! read more

Ordered our appetizers and dinner and they all came out at the same time. They are very snobby in here.... A "first class" place but then can't refill water, get you the next cocktail, all the food comes out at same time.... And they just throw it all on the table with no apologies. Very pretentious. You're in wayne which is a lovely area but they think too much of themselves. Instead of welcoming you - they make you feel like it's an honor to have been accepted into the restaurant for a reservation. Many other great options in the area with a more friendly staff, owners, etc. I remember we went here when they had the u shaped bar where they prepared and served food. They were so friendly and welcoming - they've just changed over the years. It's a shame. read more

I should have searched the reviews for "seating" before we went to this place. We arrived for our reservation and were brought to what appeared to be a table for elementary school children. The seats seemed to only be about 18" off the floor about 3' from the "cocktail" table and bolted down to the floor (?). The service was good. As we plopped down into the elf chairs the tall waiter promptly arrived and loomed over us "kids" to take our orders. Specialty drinks range from $18-24. Draft beers $6 and up! The drinks are interesting but way over priced for a restaurant like this IMHO. $5 for a warm baguette? I'd rate the menu as eclectic to say the least. My wife and I split the grilled Caesar salad which was good but lacked a proper amount of dressing. The bacon was great with the salad but in a small quantity. The only thing that looked appealing to me on this menu was the short ribs. The small boneless rib cutlet was great as were the accompanying grits but, again, in a child's sized portion. To add to my angst, in order to eat my overpriced meal I was forced to pick up my plate off the table because you could not scoot the bolted down Lilliputian chairs over to our cocktail table. Drinks had to be on the edge of the table to even reach for them! My wife had a burger which was actually pretty good and was served with some excellent freshly made French fries. I could not bring myself to pay for another pricey drink though I needed one at this point. The dessert menu was as eclectic as the rest of the menu. It was a struggle for many at our table to get up "off of the floor" and out of the bolted down seats. The comfy(?) "Friends" decor did not do much for me. I don't know who's idea in ownership made the decision for elf seating but it just weird, uncomfortable and made just eating your meal difficult. I will not be back for sure. read more

No wonder the place was empty. Lured by praise of its burgers and "Happy Oysters Hour" $10 cocktails, we arrived to a nearly empty restaurant and a totally deserted bar. Turned out, you don't order any specific cocktails. The $10 ones are "devised by the bartender" from whatever they have on hand (say, for example, samples from a sales rep)...in other words, whatever they need to get rid of. Also, only the regular menu was provided. That's when we found out that the bartender had no knowledge of the happy-hour pricing I had seen online. And, since we had arrived at 4:00, we were denied the option of ordering any items that are included only on the regular menu. It was no way to run an eatery, and NO fun. No wonder the place was empty. read more

The only good quality food on the main line. They really do care about the ingredients they use and it's so tasty. It's cozy and cute inside. read more

We were sat at the lowest table we've ever encountered at a restaurant. Leather chairs which look they were made for toddlers. Table approximately two feet from the floor. This made for an entirely uncomfortable dining experience from the outset. No idea why they feel compelled to seat patrons this way. First cocktail tasted nothing like advertised. Salad served without dressing. Entrées were better, but they should be for the prices charged. Also off-putting, particularly due to cost of food here, that they have the audacity to request on the menu that you "treat the kitchen" with an additional tip. For the prices they're charging, you'd think they'd pay their kitchen staff appropriately. Finally, we had an earlier reservation, we spent a lot of money, including a $300+ bottle of wine. When we declined dessert, and before we finished our drinks, we were requested to vacate our (mini-) table and go to the bar so they could seat others. This was no more than 10 minutes after our table was cleared. We won't be back. read more

Love the food here! Everything I've ever had has been between very good and show-stopping great. I've noticed a few reviews complaining about the prices and while it's not cheap, it's the best I've had in Greater Philly and I would absolutely call it a good value. It's not often that you go to a restaurant and get a meal with flavors so complete that you can remember the meal for months or years. I've had most of what's on the menu and it's always been an excellent and full experience. Cocktails are top shelf. Wine list is epic. It's a special place! read more

We had a great night here! No cocktails, but a really good wine list. You can spend a fortune, but they have very good values here if you know what to look for. We had oysters and gnocchi, both were great and the grilled romaine salad was exceptional. On to the main, courses, we were split between the crab cakes and the pork chop. Thank goodness I ordered the pork chop, cause while the crap cakes were very good, the pork chop was among their best I've ever had. No joke , it was exceptional. I will be bringing folks to this place just to experience it. read more

An absolute ripoff with makeshift advertised happy hours that don't exist yet prices over the top. True scam artists and will NEVER go back. Far better options on the mainline. Just disgusting. read more

Food and staff are amazing! Had the crab cakes and pork chop which were flavorful and cooked to perfection. Mark, the Head Bartender runs a tight ship and friendly. But,..$25 for a martini? We'll be back for the food but pre-dinner cocktails will be elsewhere. read more

Cornerstone - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

What a ripoff. Not only was this place obscenely expensive it wasn't even that good. A cocktail will run around $23.00 , I pay less in Palm Beach. The mussels (were very good) but LOADED with French fry's- my wife's fish was cold and on the under cooked side. The crab cakes I order were maybe 2" across (the smallest portion I have ever seen-tiny)and filled with filler to boot for $33.00 Come on guys, how cheap can you be? I spend close to $600.00/ week on restaurants. This was a one and done. read more

Any business that requires vaccine passports will never get my business. Food has gone down drastically since Covid.

We've been to Cornerstone a few times and the food is ok, but there are definitely better options for that price point. Generally the service is pretty good, but I gotta say our most recent experience was not good. I don't know if it was because we were seated outside in the tent, or if it was because our waiter seemed pretty baked. I think I just expect more from a place with glowing 5 star reviews and requiring deposits for reservations. read more

I made a Yelp account just to leave this review to inform potential customers - I would give no stars if possible directly for Management. I ordered the crabcakes (which I ordered before on Valentine's Day) and they tasted off - overly fishy - which I had the waiter take away. I have a cooking blog, and have made crabcakes myself. The Manager came over and had the audacity to tell me that I, the customer, was wrong and that I probably don't know how crabcakes should taste. The Manager initially refused to take off the crabcakes but then agreed after I requested another conversation with her but interestingly when analyzing the bill after comping the $33 crabcakes, we had a false $30 charge for two wines. If the Manager treats customers this way, I feel bad for how she must treat the waiters (who did his best). read more

One of the best restaurants around! Food is spectacular, Ambiance is warm and inviting and the service is outstanding! The owners are there everyday, and it shows in all the special details. Worth every penny. Everything on the menu is exceptional and the cocktails (especially the old fashion) is the best I've had. A truly special place. Make a reservation. You won't be disappointed. read more

DISAPPOINTMENT! I had been looking forward to coming here for a charcuterie board for the last 9 months while I was pregnant. My husband made a reservation for my birthday for lunch for the 3 of us. He called before we went that there was room for a baby carrier and the hostess confirmed we would have 3 seats. We get there and get seated at a table for 4, which was great. We are looking over the menu when the hostess comes over and says this table is actually reserved for someone else so we need to move. He told us our options were to sit at a table with 2 seats or the bar, with a BABY?!!! So we said okay where does the baby go he needs a seat and he was like I'm not sure. So I told him we can't stay here if there isn't enough seats for our whole party like promised when we even confirmed our reservation less than an hour before. So we left. So disappointed in the staff. Why did we not get our table? We were the youngest customers by 20 years, we had a baby who was sleeping so not making any noise but it felt like they just drove us out of there. I will be telling all my friends and family that you are not a family friendly place like confirmed why you staff when we asked cause clearly you chose the people who had a reservation after us over us. read more

Pros: -- They did such a great job renovating. The space is truly unique and beautiful. -- Some servers were very knowledgeable of the menu. -- Loved how there was someone there to recommend cheeses for you after you selected a wine. So cool! Cons: -- I went for dinner one night with my SO and 2 glasses of their cheapest red, 2 entrees, and 1 small cheese plate resulted in a $170 bill (including tip). I think that's really steep for what we got... -- The most disappointing thing that bothers me to this day is how expensive their small cheese plate is...$35! For 2 cheeses and one meat. It's really enough for 2 people MAX, not 2-4 as they advertise. Even in Philly, a much larger, substantial cheese board is around $18... -- They kept switching up our server on us so it was hard to keep track of who to flag down when we wanted to add something to our order Overall, I would go back for small nibbles and a glass of wine. I wish I could order cheese when I visit again but not at that price. Despite all that, I still like this place because of how beautiful it is inside and how nice people were. I also love that they have this little marketplace where you can buy stuff like honeycombs and fancy olive oils. I recommend going but do not get the small cheese board! It's highway robbery! read more

Cornerstone - Small cheese board $35 - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Let me start off by saying my palate is officially spoiled. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Every dish we tried was amazing. For starters, it is important to note that they now serve alcohol. If you bring your own wine, they charge a $20 per bottle corking fee. My party of 4 sat at the front bar where we could see the chefs prepare food. The place was busy, and luckily we made reservations months ahead of time. We shared the cheese board for 4. It was a good portion- included 3 cheeses, sliced duck, prosciutto, almonds, sunflower seeds, a fresh honey comb, walnuts, and a jam. It was a good portion size for an app. The cheese was absolutely amazing, and went well with the wine we had brought. We also shared the house made ricotta salad, and bucatini. Both were very tasty and fresh. You can taste each ingredient in each dish. For the main course, I got the steak frites- which had braised fennel and onions and bone marrow butter. This was one of the best steaks I have ever had. They cook it in an open oven by the bar, and you can really taste the smokey flavor. It was also very juicy. My husband got the farmhouse burger which also came with fries. The burger was out of this world. The patty also had a nice smokey flavor. The herb fries that came with each meals were good- they were nice and crispy and flavorful. Finally we saved room for dessert. We got the Nutella cheesecake and the seasonal galette. The cheesecake tasted like heaven. I was so stuffed, I wish I could have eaten more of it. I saw a lot of people had ordered the whole chicken. The chicken takes an hour to cook, but it looks and smells amazing. Next time I will be back for more cheese, the whole chicken, and Nutella cheesecake! read more

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This is the best restaurant in the mainline...by a long shot. The owners genuinely care about the quality of food they purchase and it shows when you taste it. The crab cakes are insane, all meat and just Spivey enough to give it an incredible flavor. The shrimp scampi, Brussel sprouts and duck salad were all amazing. In addition we ordered oysters as always when going there bc they get the best. Just killer oysters every single time. Also...for lunch order the sausage w house made sauerkraut. read more

We wanted to be blown away & love everything about cornerstone but it just fell short. Our greeting when we stepped in the front door was unpleasant but I tried to not let that impact our dining experience. We had a small cheeseboard to start. I knew the cheeseboards were pricy (read the other reviews) but what we received for $37 was a joke. It was teeny tiny - the cheese was delicious and decent portions of them but that sticker price was insane for what was served. I really confused on what's driving that cost for what was on that plate. Talula's Garden in the city, or Terrain are half the price and twice the size. My husband ordered the crap cakes, I the appetizers portion of pasta (no Meat). We had two glasses of wine each & split 1 dessert. Our bill was $250 after tip. We love going out & were both excited to celebrate but the bill was 100% not worth the meal; atmosphere, service (and let me be clear, our server was fine .. & the host who sat us was the best part of the evening. She was sweet, kind and friendly!.. unlike who greeted us at the door and then continue to check on every table but ours throughout the evening). Such a disappointment read more

Hmmm. Cornerstone could be more consistent. Tonight's service was good. The drinks were lovely. My mussels were disappointing, as the dijon sauce was lackluster. And, when I asked for bread to dip with my mussels, you might have thought I asked for a firstborn. They provided me with old and stale bread. Come on! Don't offer mussels if you aren't prepared to provide dipping bread. That's half the fun. My husband's steak was very good. We ate at the chef's table, which was not as enjoyable as it should be. Why have a chef's table if all the chefs are surly and look like they would prefer to be elsewhere? Weird and inconsistent experience for a restaurant at this price point. read more

Cornerstone's overall attitude beginning with ownership and the hostess is that you are lucky to be walking through their door and sitting in their fine restaurant. Before we even got there, I had to coach myself to keep an open mind. It did not go well. They required a credit card for booking which I was fine with. However, they said it would only be charged $50 per guest if you didn't cancel within 24 hours. 3 days post-reservation there is an extra $100 fee on my card from Cornerstone which they indicated they automatically charge at booking!!!! This would have been nice to know in advance! Additionally, the service was incredibly slow and when one of the other diners requested extra olives with their martini, they were charged a $1 per olive. Generally, Cornerstone doesn't seem to care about building a community among their guests or treating them as a welcome addition to the restaurant. It was all rather unpleasant. Our server was nice enough, but again very slow service which I don't blame him for. Benefit of the doubt, it is stressful to work at a place that is so rigid towards customers and presumably towards their staff. I wasn't going to write this review bcse I wanted to go back for the food, but frankly, I don't want to provide Cornerstone with my business/another dollar. I value quality customer service as much as I value quality food and ambiance. Cornerstone falls far short on the customer service for which the food and ambiance can't make up. A place run like this doesn't deserve customers. read more

Place is extremely well run. Service is on point. . Beer menu always is well thought out. Most importantly the food is great. The short rib tonight was one of the best entrees I've ever had. read more

Definitely one of my favorite spots in Wayne. Great food and staff! Looking forward to my next visit.

Everything is dynamite: Service, food and ambiance. Great restaurant design. Made important adjustments during COVID and kept delivering fabulous meals even for pickup! read more

We enjoyed the charcuterie board for two. Short ribs and steak were excellent. Our server, Daniel, was personable and efficient. Looking forward to returning. read more

We used to go to le pain quotidien at Wayne for weekend breakfast (yes, not brunch cause we wake up early) and because it is too often, we ended up trying everything at their menu so we were looking for other breakfast stop, and found out cornerstone. Let's start with restaurant itself, very clean, bright and inviting with an open kitchen. Because you can see what your chef is cooking, it feel like you were at home(but someone cook for you). We tried cornerstone breakfast sandwich and original west ave pulled pork sandwich. Both are packed with flavors and you don't even need anything to spice them up(not even ketchup). Thoroughly enjoyed my time here and can't wait to come back again to try others during lunch time. read more

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Disappointing brunch on Mother's Day weekend. Brunch menu was outdated and as such, many items on the food and drink menu were missing. Ordered the eggs Benedict which should be renamed as poached egg on English muffin, because their three bacon bits on each egg does not a Canadian bacon substitute make. Was particularly icked when our server told us they didn't have cinnamon rolls as advertised and added, it'll help you keep your diet. Happy Mother's Day to me read more

So this was our first holiday without our dad's. My mother in law insisted we have a private dinner at this spot with her grandchildren and the +1's. Originally we were to sit around the big bar/oven but opted for a big table in the back as Christine told us we could just linger. Our server was EXCELLENT and attentive to everyone. The food was simply delicious. The atmosphere was both cozy and we loved it. We hope to make it our new 'spot'. It's small and the seating is limited but with some planning you can have a magical dinner. read more

My favorite spot in wayne. Great seating at the bar where you can watch the chef prepare the dishes. One of the best burgers in town! read more

Best restaurant on the Main Line. They make excellent cocktails and outstanding food. They seem to also be managing really well during COVID. Must haves are the bucatini starter and the veal shank, which are mainstays on the menu. Other options on the menu typically change up seasonally and you can't go wrong. Side note: they're also doing cocktails to go, in addition to food, at least while the Wayne Picnic grove is up and running. read more

I was here for a private event (you can rent out the space for bridal showers, birthday parties, etc), and it was awesome!! I wish I had an option like this nearby for the various baby showers I now find myself hosting! The people who work here are fantastic - SO nice, and super knowledgeable! I watched them slice meats on this CRAAAAAZY old school hand pulled meat slicer - OMG, I was in serious awe watching this at work! Every bit of this gorgeous space is beautifully designed and super functional - this is seriously my dream, a gorgeous space with charcuterie and cheeses, and BYOB to boot! Whaaaat! There was this INSANE cheese called Hummingbird which was like a triple creme Brie that was served with an acacia honey comb - hello flavor explosion! And in-house-made broccoli rabe sausages! The food here blew me AWAY. I will definitely be back when in the area - they will make you cheese and charcuterie platters to go too FYI (you do need to return the boards and glass bowls it comes with after your event, obvi), and I loooooved that they offer that! read more

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My friends and I loved everything about this place, from the delicious (and vegan-friendly - yay!) food to the atmosphere. And it is one of the few places I am willing to dine in because the owners care enough about their clientele and staff to require proof of vaccination. That matters to us. We won't eat anywhere that could case less what happens to us - or their staff - once we've paid the bill. Highly recommend this delicious - and safer - experience. read more

I made a baby shower at cornerstone this weekend. There are no words to express how easy it was to work with Christine, the owner. She is passionate about providing a culinary experience like no other. The staff is amazing and everyone at the restaurant works hard to provide a top notch experience. The food is beyond words amazing. Soo delicious, fresh made. Highest quality ingredients. Thanks to Christine and the entire staff our day was truly perfect and a memory forever. If you are looking for the perfect spot for a party, or to just get lunch or dinner, don't look any further. This has been the best experience of any party I have ever made, and I've made a lot! Thank you again Christine and staff! read more