Would like to share my experience and start off by saying that I am a soup lover. I only wanted a cup of soup and wasn't interested in anything else. I had their chzy chix enchilada. It was hot, savory, and creamy. Def a go-to. I will be bk for lunch to try their tomato basil and pair it with half a chix pomodori panini sandwich read more

We stopped in for breakfast sandwiches and coffee before sightseeing in the area. The lady taking our order was friendly and efficient. Sandwiches came out fast and they were tasty. Croissants for the sandwiches were fresh. My iced coffee and the other coffee drinks were made quickly as well. read more

I had a very tasty grilled cheese sandwich along with a roasted tomato basil soup and a side Caesar salad. Everything was good. The Caesar dressing itself had a nice kick. I thought the soup was the highlight of my meal. The grilled cheese was good but not amazing. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. read more

The Corner Bakery offers a nice breakfast menu without offering an overwhelming menu of options. The pros: Perfect portion size. Quick service. Good coffee. The cons: The food was good, slightly under-seasoned. The staff was not very pleasant. I ordered the Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Wrap and swapped in egg whites. The wrap had a lot of eggs in it, which I appreciated. It came with a side of salsa that had good flavor. The ingredients were slightly under-seasoned but came to life with a little salt and pepper. If the staff were friendlier I would have considered bumping this up to 4 stars. read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food sucks. I have never gotten eggs here that weren't soggy, even when I ask for a hard scramble and well cooked eggs. It seems they throw eggs and some veggies from a can on the skillet for about 30 seconds and call that a scramble. The only reason I come here is that it's across the street from my job and open at 8am. I usually will wait until 9-10 when other places open. This one is a desperation stop only. read more

Absolutely awful. Never received our food. The counter was full of food that just wasn't being delivered

This is a great place to get yourself going in in the morning. The menu caters to the pastry-and-coffee as well as the bacon-and-eggs crowd. Their coffee is very good, I'll take it over Starbucks any day. We tried the Anaheim skillet and it was generously proportioned, well-cooked and reasonably priced. The setting is light, airy and clean, and the waitstaff courteous and efficient. A pleasant alternative to over-priced hotel breakfasts. read more

Quick service and the staff is very friendly. The bacon is on point. The breakfast potatoes are yummy. I order the all American meal add avocado slices and Arnold Palmer. Large portions I never finish the entire Meal which comes with toast also. read more

Raquel (no name tag so spelling is likely wrong) She is a beautiful human inside and out. We will definitely come back again. Perfect place for breakfast before exploring Chicago read more

I had lunch here with a co-worker and it was so-so. The fact that I work literally across the street from this place and haven't stepped foot inside until now, is astonishing. Actually, it isn't... I'm not the biggest fan of Corner Bakery... However, I suspended my reluctance and gave it a good faith effort. Things started off on a confusing foot but, luckily, ended just fine. Problems arose during me placing my order... they seem to be VERY used to the normal crowd who knows what they want, order it exactly off the menu as-is, and get it to-go. But that isn't me. We were there to dine-in and I didn't want "the usual". That's not to say I wanted something confusing, I didn't, but it seemed to throw the cashier for a loop (and I swear he was the manager!). I ordered a full Chicken Salad Sandwich and a cup of Broccoli Cheddar Soup. He started typing it into the computer while speaking it back to me: "Ok, a Pick 2 of sandwich and soup." "No, I don't want the pick two...". From there, he told me my total, I paid, and I walked away. After standing there for a second I asked, "Do I need a number or something?" "No." ...silence... "Ok... how do I get my food?" "Stand over there, they will call your name." Ok, totally fine. But he acted like it was obvious - it's not, as I never told you my name! On top of all of this, my food was finally handed to me and wrapped up as a to-go order. Ok... When I finally sat down and opened everything up my sandwich looked as if it had just been thrown into the container as parts of it were spread out all over the place. The only saving grace was the soup, which was tasty and hot. Given the prices they charge for the so-so food and the lackluster service this place leaves a lot to be desired. I suspended my reluctance but I should have listened to my gut - I will, from now on, and won't be returning to this place despite its proximity. read more

I like to support neighborhood locations when visiting big cities. This breakfast spot was quaint, delicious, and I found the personnel to be more hospitable than most. I've come across in Chicago. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.. read more

It was cold and we were looking for a place to stop for hot chocolate when we came upon this Corner Bakery. All we had was the hot chocolate. Every cup is hand made. This was definitely not an instant cup of coca. The server took a while to make it while we watched. It was delicious. Just like everyone else we were hoping for a window seat to watch people walk by but some of the tables hadn't been cleaned off. We sat at another table until they were cleaned off and then moved. Good chocolate for sure! read more

The coffee here is actually really good, i feel focused as if I took an adderall. Coffee and food are affordable, the food is also good, love corner bakery. This location feels secure as well since it's in an office building. read more

Ugh. Prime example where you should ALWAYS check the yelp reviews first. The food is fine bc this is a chain, but prepare for slow service. I think any lunch location in a prime financial district of downtown Chicago needs to have the right amount of staff in order to keep things flowing. I waited almost 15 minutes to get through the line and for my food to come out which is pretty unacceptable during lunch. Every revival food hall booth just a few steps away is much faster. read more

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".... read more

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. read more

Stopped by on my lunch break and had the meatball sandwich. It was subpar, not gross but also not very good. I've had better meatball sandwiches. I sat inside the restaurant to eat, and after 30 minutes of eating and finishing my food, I was told by an employee that I had to leave because they were closing. This was on a Monday at 2:45pm but the hours on their door said they closed at 5pm Mon.-Fri. My first visit here was disappointing. Won't be back again. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. . . read more

I have been a huge Corner Bakery fan going back since its inception. Today's lunch had to be the worst I've ever had. Cashier appeared bored with his job, which doesn't surprise me because it was 1215 and the place was mostly empty. I should have taken that as a sign. The to go order was sloppily thrown together and the DC chicken salad sandwich was on day old (at least) bread and the salad was approximately 50% currants, a few almonds, a touch of both celery and chicken. Very disappointing and not at all as I expected. This location needs help. One positive I noticed is the to go prep station in the center seems efficient. Lead there was attentive and quick. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

There was an error in delivery of a catering order but the manager and her staff worked quickly to correct it. The food was delivered within a short period of time and met with very positive reviews from all who enjoyed the lunch. The food quality and the service more than made up for the original delivery problem. read more

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 :) read more

There are no words to describe how awful my experience has been with The Corner Bakery locations in the loop early in the week. However, these come close: Inept, incompetent, bad, abysmal, pathetic. The only reason I went back on Tuesday is because I figure that anyone can have a bad day. THAT was a mistake. When it became clear that its online ordering system was not working (I know this because I never received a confirmation e-mail), I called the Marquette location and spoke to someone who sounded competent (he only SOUNDED that way) who took my order, made sure he had my last name spelled correctly told me it would be ready in approximately eight minutes. Circumstances delayed me for a little over an hour, but when I provided my name, not only was there no order waiting, it wasn't even in the system. The beauty of ordering ahead of time is the convenience of getting in and out quickly - I had no desire to wait while they prepared my order - so, I left. Monday, I ordered and eventually received my lunch order from the South LaSalle location, but it was nightmarish. Again, using the online order system (which worked, actually) except that when I arrived, the queue for online orders was seven people deep because they, like me, had ordered ahead but no one's orders had been prepared - add to that, a customer was placing their dine-in order and being extremely casual about it with absolutely no regard for the eight people behind her. One woman, who had ordered only a salad, was still waiting twenty minutes after she initially arrived. When I asked to speak to the manager, I was told that the manager is too busy and has other things requiring his immediate attention. But, here is the best part: The Corner Bakery's website allows for feedback, which I was happy to do - I kept it short and to-the-point, but more than twenty-four hours later, I had no acknowledgement that it was ever received. A phone call to the dedicated line for customer feedback is nothing but, "Please leave a message and phone number..." A call back has not yet been received. I posted this as a PM on Corner Bakery Cafe's Facebook page and received a prompt response with promises that it would be forwarded to the Area Director (Chicago locations) late in the day on Tuesday afternoon. As of today, now almost 48 hours later, nothing but crickets. The PM thread is as dead as Julius Caesar. This account of the two days of hellish service will never see the light of day on their FB page, but, here, it might get some attention. read more

Shame on me, for the tendrils of hope have grappled me and dragged me much too far into the delusion that this place is in any way, shape, or form, 'good.' I have visited this location three - yes, shame! - three times. Each time has been awful. The food is simply terrible. It is overpriced with mediocrity being its finest point. Tiny portions with nothing to reminisce about - you don't even get full. I ordered Mac and Three cheese, thinking that it sounded good. It does in concept, right? But no, reality hath tricked me, for the pasta was as bland as a Tyler Perry joke. I decided that it was a one-time deal and returned at some point later. I ordered some soup which was also dull and tasted like water. Third time must be a charm, right? NO. Curse the day I thought this was a good idea. The last thing I ordered was Cavatappi with Marinara. It sounds great. Again, I was foiled. What I was hoping for was some yummy pasta. Instead, I was greeted with 3 tiny lumps on my carry-out dish. I just paid $8 or some other ludicrous amount for this.. thing... that filled me up as much as a package of Pez would. I am never going here again and I'll be darned if I ever hear any of my friends going here. There are plenty of words in the negative spectrum to describe this place, and all are synonyms of 'terrible.' If I must leave with a plus, then I did recall all three times that their staff was very friendly and I had chats at the register with the same man. Oh, and lastly, good heavens their website is an atrocious eyesore. read more

Sandwich was delicious along with the iced coffee! Very pleased to have this right around the corner from my work.

I am so here for the Asian Street Salad and Free wifi. Seriously. The salad was delicious, the customer service was great, there were mad seating options - anything from looking out onto La Salle to something more quaint, such as over looking the interior of the business plaza this place is located in. AND, AND, there's a CVS inside the same building, right outside (so you don't have to be cold!). Love this location and will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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 read more

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. read more

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. read more

A very nice find early in the morning. Nothing fancy, but my Bacon/Egg/Cheddar panini was well made, delivered quickly and very flavorful. While I'm sure there are fancier breakfast locations in the Loop, Corner Bakery filled the need and I stopped in twice on my visit to Chicago. read more

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. read more

this location can get pretty crowded because its in the financial district but it has plenty of seating read more

Corner Bakery Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

Went in at lunchtime and received fast service, our food came out very quickly. The soup was the best i've ever had and everything else was delicious. The prices are awesome and the service we received was very kind and helpful. Everything was clean and stocked. I highly recommend! read more