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The Corner Grind

4.2 (177 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Adriana F.

We were on our way to check out Ream's Market, a 25 minute little road-trip, and decided to have lunch here. Busy place, good food, pleasant and cute. Not much room inside as it was over 90 degrees and not pleasant to be outside. Both the chicken salad sandwich and Thai salad were really good, fresh ingredients, tasty. We were a bit bummed - my husband wanted his sandwich in a baguette and they were out, although was not yet rush hour lunch. I order the Thai salad because I'm both menus (online and in the store) states that it has edamame, it did not. The place was nice, service was good, and it was the highlight of our mini road trip (Ream's was a let down)

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Erik B.

This cafe and sandwich shop was a nice discovery while out in Elburn today. I really like the bread they use for their sandwiches. It's a simple sub or baguette but it has a great chew that just made me devour the one that I ordered. I got the Yardbird which comes with a tasty herby chicken salad, bacon, lettuce and tomato. The sandwich was super tasty and they didn't skimp on the chicken salad. Also ordered an iced vanilla latte which was good. The service was great. They just do counter orders and the friendly barista had my drink out fast and the sandwich a very short time after. The place is cozy but didn't feel cramped and I wouldn't have minded sticking around to eat if I wasn't in a rush to get back home. I'm definitely keeping the Corner Grind in mind next time I'm hungry out west.

Juliejayne J.

Recently Corner Grind was sold to a restaurant conglomerate. I've been a customer since the previous owners opened it. Lately, it's gone to shit. I asked for the new owner's contact info when I was at Corner Grind a few weeks ago, wrote to them and never heard back. My main beef is that they are no longer making the CG signature home made glazed donuts. I was SO disappointed that day and while some of the changes such as the new tile behind the counter are nice, but that's not why people come in. I don't understand why you would change some of the reasons why customers come in to Corner Grind, namely the sweets. For the longest time I've been able to look forward to the donuts, almond bread, cinnamon rolls, and blackberry muffins and to know they're no longer part of the menu is so sad. When you go in nowYour coffee is amazing but what goes with coffee but a special, reliable, original home made sweet? The reason I'm writing today is because I stopped in again today to treat myself and again was very disappointed at the sweets selection. I don't care for scones so i chose the long john. Luke, I have to tell you it didn't look very pretty but I thought it would taste better. I was wrong. It was iced cold, like it had just been defrosted or taken out of the refrigerator. It was hard, stale, and flavorless. Now you know that just down the street Jewel makes their donuts daily and they're about 1/3 the price of yours. There's a Starbucks inside Jewel that will warm up their sweets and if I really want a treat, I can go to Cocoa Bean where their almond croissants are to die for. I haven't been to Dear Donuts yet, I want to patronize our Elburn businesses as much as possible but I must tell you you're giving me no other choice based on my last two visits. As one of the original Corner Grind customers, I don't want hot beef sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, or any other food that I have my other favorite restaurants for in the area. I want Corner Grind glazed donuts, cinnamon rolls and the almond bread. Your egg sandwich on a bagel is now close to $10 but this email isn't about prices. Yes, I'm just one customer but I would suspect there are more of us that are disappointed in the direction it appears you're taking our little townie bakery. I hope you want the feedback from locals and that you will reconsider bringing back what made you famous in the first place. It's the comfort factor, the feel (like the discarded hand drawn menu board) of the place, the home made sweets, and of course the coffee.

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Kevin W.

Great place for breakfast and lunch. Excellent coffee, great sandwiches, amazing pastries. Service is always top notch!

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5 years ago

Great breakfast sandwiches and coffee! Stopped by on visit to Ream's. Just wish there was more room for seating.

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5 years ago

Always my go-to lunch. Love their rotisserie chicken Caesar salad!! Everyone there is very helpful and always so nice!

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8 years ago

Great sandwiches, baked goods and coffee how can you go wrong? Love going there for lunch!

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5 years ago

Great food, friendly fast service and good size portions. Everything is always fresh and prepared to order!

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5 years ago

Best place in town. Great coffee, specialty drinks, breakfast sandwiches, salads, subs, bakery items. You cant go wrong.

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Best sandwich of my life: #4 Black Bird and Caesar salad! They have amazing coffee and all the ingredients are super fresh!

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9 years ago

Excellent for coffee drinks of all kinds and smoothies. Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing! Boar's Head meats...need I say more.

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6 years ago

Great sandwiches, mediocre coffee and a hit or miss on the friendliness of the staff.

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4 years ago

used to order here before work everyday before switching jobs! i honestly love it here! it's a great menu with lots of tasty options!

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Killer grub in Elburn? Yes! Great sandwiches and soup! It's a secret so don't share it...

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