I can't begin to tell you how many times I have walked by The Corner Beet, each time thinking, "I should go in." Well, I finally went in, not once, but twice! I like it!
The interior is nice, with hardwood floors, and a high ceiling finished with black paint, so it "disappears." There are lots of plants, which gives it a homey touch. One wall is made up of windows, so there is lots and lots of light! I love it! There is nice music in the background, and you can still hear the people you are there with.
There is a community table that seats six people. There is one table that seats two people. There are three tables that seat four people, and four seats at the bar. There are also two individual comfy chairs too.
One wall is partially finished with the "slats" showing, which is unusual, as I've yet to see this in a restaurant. It's both unusual and interesting as well. On the same wall, there is finished hardwood too. Artwork is hung around the restaurant, which I'm sure will change through time.
Your food is brought out to you, with individual signs like "Grapefruit," or "Fennel," etc, on the sign, which is given to you by the person at the register. A nice touch for a restaurant, instead of the normal "numbers" that you place on the stand on your table.
The menu includes juices, coffee, soups, salads, acai bowls, and toast. I love their toast! There are 15 varieties of toast! I love it! I love the Avocado, which includes: smashed avocado drizzled with honey, and black and red pepper. You can add an egg or goat cheese for $1.50. I get the Avocado without the honey, as I can't eat honey (bummer!). I also add a fried egg. Yummy!!!! I love the bread that they use as well, thick, multi grain, and very good!
My husband has had the Capitol, which includes: smashed avocado, layered tomato, and balsamic glaze. He added the fried egg as well. My husband has also had the Breakfast burrito, which is definitely large enough to split between two people. Oh, I didn't mention that the Avocado is two very large pieces of toast, so you can split this between two people as well. Add a scone or the homemade baklava for dessert, and you are all set.
Other Toast on the menu include: The PB&J, which includes: peanut or almond butter with a side of house-made mixed berry jam. There is also the Churro, which includes: butter with cinnamon and sugar. These are only two of the other Toasts on the menu.
Their coffee is good, with one free refill. The coffee condiment station (sugars, creamers, etc), is in the back right corner of the restaurant, so it's away from everyone and the front register as well. It's a nice, clean setup too. This is where you can and should bus your own table, meaning put your dirty dishes in the black tubs provided in this area.
There is a LARGE version of the menu on the wall, to the left, above the register where you order. There are also individual copies of the menu at the register too.
The Corner Beet is eclectic, comfortable, warming, welcoming, friendly,
Prices are comparable to today. There is parking on the side streets. There are a few tables outside as well. You choose your own seat after ordering, so get there early, as I can see this place rapidly becoming a neighborhood favorite, as well as one of my favorites too.
Nice Job, Corner Beet!
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