Ah "Corner Robbery". Is it possible to like the food at a place, but still hate the place? It just seems too expensive for what you get. Yeah it's fresh, blah, blah, blah. I just feel like a mark paying $7 for a sandwich just because it's on pretzel bread. However I have no problem when the company caters it in for lunch. Also, the menu seems quite stale. Sure it's a chain joint, but even McDonald's tries new things more than Corner Bakery. I'm sure I'll go back, though, because I'm among the million corporate stooges that eat lunch in the loop. If you have a White Hen buy your office, with a good Deli, give it a try as an alternative some time.
(3)
Erin J.
I do enjoy this CB. My only wish is, because they KNOW they ALWAYS run out, STOCK MORE SWISS OATMEAL in the mornings! Anyway. The sandwiches and pastas I've gotten there for lunch have always been just fine - made well, not too limp pasta, haven't had to wait very long, etc. One thing, though - this is not the place to go if you're watching your waistline; even the salads will give you an additional 30-60 minutes in the gym later. Overall, I still think it's a decent place to go for a relatively cheap, simple lunch in the Loop. And my parents (visiting from Iowa) thought it was the coolest place - along with Potbelly's - EVAR.
(3)
Kat C.
Great oatmeal and they totally let me get extra walnuts and nothing else for same price! And they give you this toasted sweet thing with it! Not the healthiest with the sweet addition, but very delicious!
(4)
Katie H.
I hate this place. When it comes to "fast food" lunch locations in the loop, Corner Bakery (at least the one right next to my office) is the absolute worst. Despite their stupidly high prices for sandwiches and salads, I've often run next store to grab something quickly to bring back to my office. Don't get me wrong, the food is fine (I actually like a lot of it), but the customer service (if you could even call it that) is absurdly terrible!!! EVERY single time I go there, it takes a ridiculously long time for them to make my food. There are no less than 6 people "working" back in the food preparation area at a time and regardless of whether there's 6 people waiting, one other person waiting, or just me, it takes 10 minutes +...for a SALAD! So many times I've wanted to hop over the wall and make my food myself. When I was thinking of a thinking of a place nearby to quickly grab a salad to bring back to my desk, I remembered that CB had one reasonably healthy salad that I liked- the Asian Wonton Salad. I knew I'd lose my mind sitting there waiting for them to prepare my salad (at 3pm, mind you- when NO ONE else is in the restaurant), so I called ahead (since they don't have online ordering- which I think is also lame). I was told my food would be "ready in 5 minutes" so I hung up and felt like I'd made a smart move and would hopefully save myself some sanity. When I showed up 10 minutes later (I figured I'd give them a little extra time, because, who am I kidding), no one had any idea where my salad was!! This produced a wave of yelling, accusing and "it's not my fault, I didn't take the ordering", which was delightful to witness. Good God. After a few uncertain minutes, I was told my salad would be ready "in two minutes", so I gave in and waited. I saw my salad get placed on the shelf where the "finished meals" waited to be handed out to anxious customers, but the girl who was handing out the food, somehow didn't seem to notice it, it sat there another few minutes, before I said, "can someone PLEASE just hand me my salad so I can get out here??" Sheesh!!! Get it together Corner Bakery. You're too expensive, unhealthy (for the most part) and have terrible customer service. Next time, I'm going to Potbelly where they take online orders and have it ready and waiting for me.
(1)
Christine T.
Source of my first meal ever in Chicago... Didn't realize that it was chain (it's found on corners every few blocks!) and can be had in California or else I wouldn't have ventured in... (I'm not really interested in eating at deli chains, I guess...) I ordered the tomato mozzarela sandwich to go. Pretty good and even better once I took out a couple of large pieces of roasted red bell peppers. I really enjoyed the chips. Haven't had anything quite like that before! YUM!
(3)
Doug p.
this location can get pretty crowded because its in the financial district but it has plenty of seating
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Ebru Y.
I had their Chicken Pomodori and I am absolutely in love with it! It's just the best panini in the world, I cannot make enough compliments about it ! When it comes to the crowd and the line and all that, what on earth do you complaining people expect to find at noon when everybody is taking their lunchbreak? Bring your own freaking brown bag if you're going to whine about the line! Geez! This place rocks with all they got, way to go!
(5)
Lina N.
I love Corner Bakery as a chain. I have been working in the Loop as long as I have been in the work force and this chain is an easy choice for a quick soup, salad, or sandwich. The food is usually quick and good! This location is a major exception. Every time that I have been here, the service is so slow. I have been during lunch hour rush and during off-peak times and it just takes forever to get your food. I went in today at 10:55 AM to grab a sesame bagel with cream cheese. I watched as 4 people stood around the register chatting, about 3 people actually working hard in the back while the other 6-7 were socializing. I waited. And waited. And waited. There were no other customers. Finally, a full 10 minutes later my bagel was finally ready (conversely, a toasted bagel at Dunkin Donuts takes 2 minutes). The best part? It turns out they gave me a cinnamon raisin bagel instead of a sesame bagel. Yes, I checked the receipt and it clearly states sesame bagel.
(1)
Fi H.
The manager reached out to me subsequent to my review and sent a hamper of treats for afternoon tea to the office. On this basis, I call it even for the extremely late catering delivery. For general food quality and service in store I give a 3. The baked treats tend to be delicious, however the bagels are dry and tasteless.
(3)
Brenda H.
I will have to admit from the start that I am not a fan of Panera Bread. Yes, I've been there.. yes, I still go there in a pinch (but I really don't want to). When I read a review that said this was a "Panera wannabe," I reconsidered stopping here at all. Fortunately, it's much better than Panera Bread. Their breakfast leaves me more satisfied than any other fast food place, good place to stop when I skip breakfast at home. Today, I tried their lunch combo: meatball panini and a ceasar salad. Both were delicious and filling. I didn't know I could choose between chips and carrots as a side.. or that a pickle spear came with it, also (nice surprise). I wouldn't hesitate to come here again, convenient location and fast service. Their hibiscus lemonade was also pretty tasty--reminds me of the one Xoco offers (but theirs is alcoholic).
I hate Corner Bakery. Corner Bakery and Starbucks are the weeds in the garden of Chicago establishments. Big, obtrusive, ugly weeds that crop up everywhere and quickly choke out any other life. Everything there is overpriced, and despite catering to busy working professionals, everything takes forever. Plus, nothing's even that good- or good enough to warrant being the goliath of downtown bakeries. The point is they don't care if their staff is slow, food is blah or whatever...because when it's raining or freezing, everybody and their brother is going to go to the Corner Bakery in their building and form a line out the door for sub-par service and food. Smart marketing strategy: concentrate stores in cities with crappy climates (and near businesses with overworked, pressed-for-time employees). Anybody with time or ease of mobility will go elsewhere if they can. If you find yourself stranded on a desert island with Corner Bakery, you're best to order one of the following: multi-grain bagel, California Panini, edamame salad, tomato basil soup- actually the best thing on the menu. I used to like the chicken tortilla soup back when I was eating meat (I did however pick out the chicken, because I never cared for floating chicken). Also, my husband says the chili in a bread bowl from there is good. However, don't be surprised when they're out of the multi-grain bagels, out of bread bowls, and the panini takes 15 minutes. You'll order something else you didn't want as much and stand there waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Thinking to yourself, "What's so hard about soup?" "Why are all of the people making bread in the murals on the wall ridiculously ripped- like Lou Ferrigno ripped?" "I could have been to Qdoba and back by now"....
(1)
Nazia H.
Man o man. I like Corner Bakery as a general matter and I really want to like this particular location because its on my coffee route... But good lord! How long does it take to TOAST a bagel? It takes so long that every time I order a toasted bagel, the time indicator flashes red on their order screens because its overdue :D Today I counted 10, that's right TEN employees. How many were doing work? Three were prepping for lunch and/or cleaning. Five were talking around the registers. One was on break and another was bothering the one on break. And its always that way. On several occasions the managers are having meetings at one of the tables by the coffee station. Believe me, I know how crazy this location can get with the lunch crunch and I have literally been here for takeout and waited 40 mins. Although I like the food and I like the people, the loooooooooong delays kill me. I'm gonna have to find a new coffee route.
(2)
Amy M.
Usually a long wait for food and staff isn't especially friendly. Today when I asked specifically for the ciabatta on my sandwich not to be toasted and watched the checkout person make a note of it, I still got toasted ciabatta. Minor issue overall, but important to me, and lack of attention to detail is apparent.
(2)
Dona N.
I ordered a full panini and a small salad and ended up with a half sandwich and tiny salad. The Cuban panini is a poor excuse for a sandwich. Here's hoping they don't try to make bahn mi.
(2)
Casey F.
This is a Panera wannabe. A pitiful attempt. It had been awhile since I last dined here, and I went for lunch today. Suffice it to say I will not voluntarily go here again. I ordered the soup and salad combo- roasted tomato basil soup and spinach salad. The soup tasted liked they opened a can of diced tomatoes, heated them up, and poured them into my plastic bowl. The spinach salad had these bagel chip things on top of it. They overwhelmed the salad. I paid $8+ for this garbage. I want actual vegetables and fruit on my salad. Not preservative filled pita chips. And it took 10 minutes for the food to come out. I left hungry. If you are a suburbanite maybe this kind of establishment might be ok, but for anyone that knows better- stay away.
(2)
Michael V.
Great place for a quick lunch. I'm having a bowl of chili today. Love the stuff and is filling enough to carry you through the rest of your day. There's lot to choose from if your tastes differ. Soups salads sandwiches and pasta dishes
(4)
Jennifer B.
OK, I am a fan of the brownies. I admit it. I also like to go here from time to time when stuck at Union Station. So, I was happy when yesterday's lunch meeting was planned for the location. (It's near my office - nice!) But when I checked on Yelp and read the other reviews here, I got a little scared about the waiting time. However, my lunch meeting was at noon and there was no wait at all. In fact, our food came out seconds after sitting at the table. OMG A miracle! I must mention too that there is quite a bit of seating. Normally, there isn't much seating in such places. And, it was quiet enough for me as a mildly hearing impaired person to be able to have a conversation. Pleasantly surprised. I really wasn't able to really pay attention to the food since it was a meeting. But, the spinach salad was good. Later though, I found out it was 13 Weight Watchers points - EEK! Next time I go, I will have to review the menu more carefully.
(4)
Jess P.
I love corner bakery! It is my go-to lunch spot because of its consistency and variety of options. I usually get the sandwich and soup combo which comes with a free cookie, delicious. The breakfast is also very good. Definitely a safe bet.
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Christina M.
Corner Bakery = Not for me I ate lunch at this location about six months ago, the service was not good and neither was the lentil soup. I decided to give this location another shot today, thinking that last time may have been some fluke, and decided that I will never go to this place again. Today I ordered the Greek Salad minus the dairy - I specifically asked if there was dairy in the dressing and told her that I'm allergic, her response "I'll have them put it on the side", well I ate my salad with no dressing today because the dressing is white and I don't know if it's dairy and I don't want to get sick. It would have been nice if she would have suggested something else. When I was waiting for my salad I noticed my receipt said 'w/Chicken', I told her no meat when she asked. She had them change the order but didn't offer to refund me the extra dollar I was charged for the chicken. The manager fixed this, but seriously, I expected a little more out of this place. I won't be back.
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Kristin C.
I have kind of an issue with Corner Bakery. I have never had anything phenomenal there. The salads -eh. The sammys - eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. I hear that they have some amazing chicken salad sandwich with grapes in it but since chicken salad contains mayo - homey don't play that. I am not a complete nutritional nazi BUT a few summers ago I broke my ankle. Due to extreme inactivity, I got a little (OK a lot) chubby and I had to do some calorie counting. I do give Corner Bakery props for posting nutritional information on their website but the number of cals and fat in some of their dishes ASTOUNDS me. I would be better off with a Big Mac (and quite happier frankly). And it's not sooo tasty that I crave it. So I would rather go for healthier (and cheaper) options. There are lots in the Loop. I will say one thing - one of these stars is for da soup. The tomato basil is excellent. And so is the broccoli cheddar - yum. The other? Pretty decent Southwestern salad if you go easy on the ranch. The chopped chicken salad is VERY tasty but you're big bum will hate you later. . .
(2)
Philip K.
Ironic that the very name of this chain restaurant would have us expecting a quaint atmosphere and unique menu. Alas, this corner bakery is located on many corners throughout Chicago. Same quaint light fixtures, same unique menu. Nonetheless, the food is quick and delicious. The salads really are impressive--well-portioned if not a bit too big for a meal. They keep the lunch crowds coming back, even though there seems to an extra dollar or two "but we're just an independent-corner-bakery trying-to-compete" tax on most items. Sigh--even as I type this, I'm eating a bowl of "Spring Asparagus." soup from the Corner Bakery around the...ahem...corner. God. Note: this particular instance of the chain is extremely busy at lunchtime, but they get their orders out with relatively impressive speed. Also--not located on a corner.
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Dee W.
Corner Bakery is so good - you can't go wrong with their sandwiches and salads - and I especially crave their soups. THey have a really good vegetarian soup - the tomato basil and they have an even yummier loaded baked potato soup. Also, try one of their dessert bars - you'll feel like seven minutes in heaven. I love getting the Corner Combo - half salad or half sandwich or cup of soup.
(4)
Leigh K.
This is another review I feel compelled to write after coming here to get my boss' lunch for years. Nora is a perfect example of what great customer service is. I applaud her for dealing with the long lines and crazy people with a smile on her face. Through the last couple of years we have become very friendly. If you have noted how great she is at her job, you should fill out the survey that is on your receipt because it will help her out. For a long time my boss got the same thing every time, but we have convinced him to branch out and try new things. I bring my lunch so I rarely get food here, but I have had the tomato mozzarella sandwich before and really do like that one. Also, they have a seasonal Thanksgiving sandwich with turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, that is amazing!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Mike P.
Ah "Corner Robbery". Is it possible to like the food at a place, but still hate the place? It just seems too expensive for what you get. Yeah it's fresh, blah, blah, blah. I just feel like a mark paying $7 for a sandwich just because it's on pretzel bread. However I have no problem when the company caters it in for lunch. Also, the menu seems quite stale. Sure it's a chain joint, but even McDonald's tries new things more than Corner Bakery. I'm sure I'll go back, though, because I'm among the million corporate stooges that eat lunch in the loop. If you have a White Hen buy your office, with a good Deli, give it a try as an alternative some time.
(3)Erin J.
I do enjoy this CB. My only wish is, because they KNOW they ALWAYS run out, STOCK MORE SWISS OATMEAL in the mornings! Anyway. The sandwiches and pastas I've gotten there for lunch have always been just fine - made well, not too limp pasta, haven't had to wait very long, etc. One thing, though - this is not the place to go if you're watching your waistline; even the salads will give you an additional 30-60 minutes in the gym later. Overall, I still think it's a decent place to go for a relatively cheap, simple lunch in the Loop. And my parents (visiting from Iowa) thought it was the coolest place - along with Potbelly's - EVAR.
(3)Kat C.
Great oatmeal and they totally let me get extra walnuts and nothing else for same price! And they give you this toasted sweet thing with it! Not the healthiest with the sweet addition, but very delicious!
(4)Katie H.
I hate this place. When it comes to "fast food" lunch locations in the loop, Corner Bakery (at least the one right next to my office) is the absolute worst. Despite their stupidly high prices for sandwiches and salads, I've often run next store to grab something quickly to bring back to my office. Don't get me wrong, the food is fine (I actually like a lot of it), but the customer service (if you could even call it that) is absurdly terrible!!! EVERY single time I go there, it takes a ridiculously long time for them to make my food. There are no less than 6 people "working" back in the food preparation area at a time and regardless of whether there's 6 people waiting, one other person waiting, or just me, it takes 10 minutes +...for a SALAD! So many times I've wanted to hop over the wall and make my food myself. When I was thinking of a thinking of a place nearby to quickly grab a salad to bring back to my desk, I remembered that CB had one reasonably healthy salad that I liked- the Asian Wonton Salad. I knew I'd lose my mind sitting there waiting for them to prepare my salad (at 3pm, mind you- when NO ONE else is in the restaurant), so I called ahead (since they don't have online ordering- which I think is also lame). I was told my food would be "ready in 5 minutes" so I hung up and felt like I'd made a smart move and would hopefully save myself some sanity. When I showed up 10 minutes later (I figured I'd give them a little extra time, because, who am I kidding), no one had any idea where my salad was!! This produced a wave of yelling, accusing and "it's not my fault, I didn't take the ordering", which was delightful to witness. Good God. After a few uncertain minutes, I was told my salad would be ready "in two minutes", so I gave in and waited. I saw my salad get placed on the shelf where the "finished meals" waited to be handed out to anxious customers, but the girl who was handing out the food, somehow didn't seem to notice it, it sat there another few minutes, before I said, "can someone PLEASE just hand me my salad so I can get out here??" Sheesh!!! Get it together Corner Bakery. You're too expensive, unhealthy (for the most part) and have terrible customer service. Next time, I'm going to Potbelly where they take online orders and have it ready and waiting for me.
(1)Christine T.
Source of my first meal ever in Chicago... Didn't realize that it was chain (it's found on corners every few blocks!) and can be had in California or else I wouldn't have ventured in... (I'm not really interested in eating at deli chains, I guess...) I ordered the tomato mozzarela sandwich to go. Pretty good and even better once I took out a couple of large pieces of roasted red bell peppers. I really enjoyed the chips. Haven't had anything quite like that before! YUM!
(3)Doug p.
this location can get pretty crowded because its in the financial district but it has plenty of seating
(5)Ebru Y.
I had their Chicken Pomodori and I am absolutely in love with it! It's just the best panini in the world, I cannot make enough compliments about it ! When it comes to the crowd and the line and all that, what on earth do you complaining people expect to find at noon when everybody is taking their lunchbreak? Bring your own freaking brown bag if you're going to whine about the line! Geez! This place rocks with all they got, way to go!
(5)Lina N.
I love Corner Bakery as a chain. I have been working in the Loop as long as I have been in the work force and this chain is an easy choice for a quick soup, salad, or sandwich. The food is usually quick and good! This location is a major exception. Every time that I have been here, the service is so slow. I have been during lunch hour rush and during off-peak times and it just takes forever to get your food. I went in today at 10:55 AM to grab a sesame bagel with cream cheese. I watched as 4 people stood around the register chatting, about 3 people actually working hard in the back while the other 6-7 were socializing. I waited. And waited. And waited. There were no other customers. Finally, a full 10 minutes later my bagel was finally ready (conversely, a toasted bagel at Dunkin Donuts takes 2 minutes). The best part? It turns out they gave me a cinnamon raisin bagel instead of a sesame bagel. Yes, I checked the receipt and it clearly states sesame bagel.
(1)Fi H.
The manager reached out to me subsequent to my review and sent a hamper of treats for afternoon tea to the office. On this basis, I call it even for the extremely late catering delivery. For general food quality and service in store I give a 3. The baked treats tend to be delicious, however the bagels are dry and tasteless.
(3)Brenda H.
I will have to admit from the start that I am not a fan of Panera Bread. Yes, I've been there.. yes, I still go there in a pinch (but I really don't want to). When I read a review that said this was a "Panera wannabe," I reconsidered stopping here at all. Fortunately, it's much better than Panera Bread. Their breakfast leaves me more satisfied than any other fast food place, good place to stop when I skip breakfast at home. Today, I tried their lunch combo: meatball panini and a ceasar salad. Both were delicious and filling. I didn't know I could choose between chips and carrots as a side.. or that a pickle spear came with it, also (nice surprise). I wouldn't hesitate to come here again, convenient location and fast service. Their hibiscus lemonade was also pretty tasty--reminds me of the one Xoco offers (but theirs is alcoholic).
(4)Jen W.
My husband and I decided to stop by this restaurant for lunch as it was close to where I was working during the week. I believe we ate here three separate times and were not disappointed with the food. Our meals (for the two of us) were under $20 and I feel that is a pretty good price for two people to eat. Granted, we didn't purchase drinks as water was available and we don't often drink soda/juice/tea/whathaveyou. At this particular café, you order at the register and your order is brought out to you. I don't believe we waited for longer than 5 or 6 minutes which is fairly quick in my book. All the staff, at the register and those who brought us our order, were very friendly. I did notice that the café was very busy around 12noon, so I imagine that I'm not the only patron that enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Good and fresh tasting food, friendly service, and pleasant atmosphere - I'd visit again :)
(4)Bridget G.
I hate Corner Bakery. Corner Bakery and Starbucks are the weeds in the garden of Chicago establishments. Big, obtrusive, ugly weeds that crop up everywhere and quickly choke out any other life. Everything there is overpriced, and despite catering to busy working professionals, everything takes forever. Plus, nothing's even that good- or good enough to warrant being the goliath of downtown bakeries. The point is they don't care if their staff is slow, food is blah or whatever...because when it's raining or freezing, everybody and their brother is going to go to the Corner Bakery in their building and form a line out the door for sub-par service and food. Smart marketing strategy: concentrate stores in cities with crappy climates (and near businesses with overworked, pressed-for-time employees). Anybody with time or ease of mobility will go elsewhere if they can. If you find yourself stranded on a desert island with Corner Bakery, you're best to order one of the following: multi-grain bagel, California Panini, edamame salad, tomato basil soup- actually the best thing on the menu. I used to like the chicken tortilla soup back when I was eating meat (I did however pick out the chicken, because I never cared for floating chicken). Also, my husband says the chili in a bread bowl from there is good. However, don't be surprised when they're out of the multi-grain bagels, out of bread bowls, and the panini takes 15 minutes. You'll order something else you didn't want as much and stand there waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Thinking to yourself, "What's so hard about soup?" "Why are all of the people making bread in the murals on the wall ridiculously ripped- like Lou Ferrigno ripped?" "I could have been to Qdoba and back by now"....
(1)Nazia H.
Man o man. I like Corner Bakery as a general matter and I really want to like this particular location because its on my coffee route... But good lord! How long does it take to TOAST a bagel? It takes so long that every time I order a toasted bagel, the time indicator flashes red on their order screens because its overdue :D Today I counted 10, that's right TEN employees. How many were doing work? Three were prepping for lunch and/or cleaning. Five were talking around the registers. One was on break and another was bothering the one on break. And its always that way. On several occasions the managers are having meetings at one of the tables by the coffee station. Believe me, I know how crazy this location can get with the lunch crunch and I have literally been here for takeout and waited 40 mins. Although I like the food and I like the people, the loooooooooong delays kill me. I'm gonna have to find a new coffee route.
(2)Amy M.
Usually a long wait for food and staff isn't especially friendly. Today when I asked specifically for the ciabatta on my sandwich not to be toasted and watched the checkout person make a note of it, I still got toasted ciabatta. Minor issue overall, but important to me, and lack of attention to detail is apparent.
(2)Dona N.
I ordered a full panini and a small salad and ended up with a half sandwich and tiny salad. The Cuban panini is a poor excuse for a sandwich. Here's hoping they don't try to make bahn mi.
(2)Casey F.
This is a Panera wannabe. A pitiful attempt. It had been awhile since I last dined here, and I went for lunch today. Suffice it to say I will not voluntarily go here again. I ordered the soup and salad combo- roasted tomato basil soup and spinach salad. The soup tasted liked they opened a can of diced tomatoes, heated them up, and poured them into my plastic bowl. The spinach salad had these bagel chip things on top of it. They overwhelmed the salad. I paid $8+ for this garbage. I want actual vegetables and fruit on my salad. Not preservative filled pita chips. And it took 10 minutes for the food to come out. I left hungry. If you are a suburbanite maybe this kind of establishment might be ok, but for anyone that knows better- stay away.
(2)Michael V.
Great place for a quick lunch. I'm having a bowl of chili today. Love the stuff and is filling enough to carry you through the rest of your day. There's lot to choose from if your tastes differ. Soups salads sandwiches and pasta dishes
(4)Jennifer B.
OK, I am a fan of the brownies. I admit it. I also like to go here from time to time when stuck at Union Station. So, I was happy when yesterday's lunch meeting was planned for the location. (It's near my office - nice!) But when I checked on Yelp and read the other reviews here, I got a little scared about the waiting time. However, my lunch meeting was at noon and there was no wait at all. In fact, our food came out seconds after sitting at the table. OMG A miracle! I must mention too that there is quite a bit of seating. Normally, there isn't much seating in such places. And, it was quiet enough for me as a mildly hearing impaired person to be able to have a conversation. Pleasantly surprised. I really wasn't able to really pay attention to the food since it was a meeting. But, the spinach salad was good. Later though, I found out it was 13 Weight Watchers points - EEK! Next time I go, I will have to review the menu more carefully.
(4)Jess P.
I love corner bakery! It is my go-to lunch spot because of its consistency and variety of options. I usually get the sandwich and soup combo which comes with a free cookie, delicious. The breakfast is also very good. Definitely a safe bet.
(5)Christina M.
Corner Bakery = Not for me I ate lunch at this location about six months ago, the service was not good and neither was the lentil soup. I decided to give this location another shot today, thinking that last time may have been some fluke, and decided that I will never go to this place again. Today I ordered the Greek Salad minus the dairy - I specifically asked if there was dairy in the dressing and told her that I'm allergic, her response "I'll have them put it on the side", well I ate my salad with no dressing today because the dressing is white and I don't know if it's dairy and I don't want to get sick. It would have been nice if she would have suggested something else. When I was waiting for my salad I noticed my receipt said 'w/Chicken', I told her no meat when she asked. She had them change the order but didn't offer to refund me the extra dollar I was charged for the chicken. The manager fixed this, but seriously, I expected a little more out of this place. I won't be back.
(1)Kristin C.
I have kind of an issue with Corner Bakery. I have never had anything phenomenal there. The salads -eh. The sammys - eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. I hear that they have some amazing chicken salad sandwich with grapes in it but since chicken salad contains mayo - homey don't play that. I am not a complete nutritional nazi BUT a few summers ago I broke my ankle. Due to extreme inactivity, I got a little (OK a lot) chubby and I had to do some calorie counting. I do give Corner Bakery props for posting nutritional information on their website but the number of cals and fat in some of their dishes ASTOUNDS me. I would be better off with a Big Mac (and quite happier frankly). And it's not sooo tasty that I crave it. So I would rather go for healthier (and cheaper) options. There are lots in the Loop. I will say one thing - one of these stars is for da soup. The tomato basil is excellent. And so is the broccoli cheddar - yum. The other? Pretty decent Southwestern salad if you go easy on the ranch. The chopped chicken salad is VERY tasty but you're big bum will hate you later. . .
(2)Philip K.
Ironic that the very name of this chain restaurant would have us expecting a quaint atmosphere and unique menu. Alas, this corner bakery is located on many corners throughout Chicago. Same quaint light fixtures, same unique menu. Nonetheless, the food is quick and delicious. The salads really are impressive--well-portioned if not a bit too big for a meal. They keep the lunch crowds coming back, even though there seems to an extra dollar or two "but we're just an independent-corner-bakery trying-to-compete" tax on most items. Sigh--even as I type this, I'm eating a bowl of "Spring Asparagus." soup from the Corner Bakery around the...ahem...corner. God. Note: this particular instance of the chain is extremely busy at lunchtime, but they get their orders out with relatively impressive speed. Also--not located on a corner.
(3)Dee W.
Corner Bakery is so good - you can't go wrong with their sandwiches and salads - and I especially crave their soups. THey have a really good vegetarian soup - the tomato basil and they have an even yummier loaded baked potato soup. Also, try one of their dessert bars - you'll feel like seven minutes in heaven. I love getting the Corner Combo - half salad or half sandwich or cup of soup.
(4)Leigh K.
This is another review I feel compelled to write after coming here to get my boss' lunch for years. Nora is a perfect example of what great customer service is. I applaud her for dealing with the long lines and crazy people with a smile on her face. Through the last couple of years we have become very friendly. If you have noted how great she is at her job, you should fill out the survey that is on your receipt because it will help her out. For a long time my boss got the same thing every time, but we have convinced him to branch out and try new things. I bring my lunch so I rarely get food here, but I have had the tomato mozzarella sandwich before and really do like that one. Also, they have a seasonal Thanksgiving sandwich with turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, that is amazing!
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