Amazing breakfast morning. Fresh squeezed, orange juice, delicious cheese eggs, bacon, had really great smoky flavor. Biscuits and also Loved the homemade jelly. Super friendly service. read more

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As usual when we go on trips, my wife does research to find new places for us to try. She found Cornerstone for breakfast and we decided to check it out. We arrived about 10:30am the day after Thanksgiving after a relaxing morning and a quick stop at Starbucks. The parking lot we initially entered on the lower side was full but we were able to find a spot easily on the upper side of the building. There were quite a few people waiting when we arrived but we put our name on the list and waited while keeping an eye on the counter seating which we confirmed was first come, first serve. Tables were turning pretty quickly and we were seated in less than 10 minutes which was a surprise. We were provided menus and our drink orders were taken. We perused the menu and Meredith stopped back in and we placed our orders. My wife chose the Carnivore omelet with a biscuit and gravy on the side and I picked the Country Fried Steak with home fries and a side of rye toast. Our meals arrived in a timely fashion and looked really good. My wife's omelet had a generous amount of meats both on top and inside the omelette. My chicken fried steak was smothered in gravy was pretty tasty also. I enjoyed dipping the rye toast in the sausage gravy as well. The home fries could have been browned more. They were more like a broken up baked potato and not crispy like I prefer. My wife really enjoyed her biscuit with blackberry jelly as well. Overall this was a good breakfast and our server Meredith took great care of us. We also thought the prices were good for Asheville. read more

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What a great breakfast! Service was great! She was knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered the shrimp and grits and it hit the spot. The grits were cooked perfectly and paired well with the chorizo sauce. The shrimps were large and plenty. The eggs benedict were delicious and served on top of a large biscuit. We also got a side biscuit and it came with the most delicious, locally made blackberry jam. Definitely worth a visit and lots of parking available on their lot! read more

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Cornerstone is an unsung jewel in the Asheville's restaurant crown. Great folks, a great remodel/upgrade, and great food are the hallmarks of this historic local establishment. It was once a Shoney's, back in the day, and one of the managers, as well as a clever architectural tribute above the kitchen, bear testament to this. Breakfast is my favorite meal here - the Greek Omelette, the blackberry stuffed French toast, and the huevos rancheros are standouts in a varied and high-quality line-up. Local products are used here whenever possible, and that means a lot to me, in terms of both freshness and community support. Thanks for the excellent service today, Jessica M, you made an outstanding experience even better. read more

Cornerstone - Support local, baby! - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Classic breakfast & some creative ones. Large place. Lots of booths. Patio seating. Parking lot.

Was a hearty breakfast that my husband wanted! Friendly fast service, good choices and reasonable prices. Not homemade or healthy like I would have liked. Notes steak knives need replaced dt no finish on the wood handles. read more

4 My husband got the monte cristo sandwich and he said it was a 3.5/5. I ordered the peach stuffed French toast and it was 4.5/5. Delicious. We ordered nachos for an appetizer and they were mediocre. Next time I would request only queso cheese and not the American and Swiss that also comes on top. Service was prompt. read more

Cornerstone - Peach stuffed French toast and monte cristo sandwich - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Amazing! Food was incredible and Daniel our server was awesome! Ronda the manager is THE BEST!! We are visiting from FL and she gave us great recommendations for the food! Definitely coming back when we are in Asheville! read more

Cornerstone: Came to Cornerstone for breakfast for the first time on a recent visit to Asheville. This "diner" is beautiful, the food is delicious and the service by Destiny D. was excellent. I can only say good things about it, and we will be returning soon. read more

Great food at a great price. Drinks are amazing and the food is amazing. Indoor and outdoor options with a fireplace read more

Cornerstone - Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Late checkin at nearby hotel, they were kind enough to let me order before closing Fish and chips is banger! Kids already tired but i saw the place, very good ambiance and nice place to have family dinner read more

Cornerstone - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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First off the service was great!! Our waitress was so nice and kind!! The atmosphere was a little congested but it worked for all 9 of us. Unfortunately the food didn't meet my expectations. Which it wasn't bad but wasn't good either. I thought it could've been seasoned a little more but overall a good place to go with family and friends. I'd recommend to anyone on a budget!! read more

This was a cozy brunch spot and service was quick. I thought the food was very average. The fried green tomatoes were as expected in texture but unseasoned with really tart sauces on the side. I tried the shrimp and grits which was bland and dry with raw tomatoes and scallions on top which were weird add ons. The fish tacos were quite good. The biscuits were fresh and good . Portions were quite large so we had leftovers that doubled in part for dinner. Perhaps a good spot for breakfast items but the savory lunch items were not great. read more

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Food is always consistently good at a reasonable price. Service is friendly and efficient.

First off I've been cornerstone many of times. It has always been a 3 star and above kind of place. Service was phenomenal, Jessica constantly checked in on us and made sure everything was okay. She was friendly and sweet. The overall atmosphere was average and clean. Food has always been good, this time my burger was raw but I have ordered it before and it was never an issue. Jessica made sure to take it off and offered something else! Will be back! read more

Cornerstone - Chicken pesto Sandwich - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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First time at Cornerstone! Great food! Great service! Friendly people! We will definitely be returning!

Great location, atmosphere, popularity, service, menu, prices, FOOD!!! Came here purely on Yelp recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Wife had eggs, sausage, potatoes, toast. I had Shrimp & Grits, with side of Wheat toast & their delicious homemade blackberry jam. Great food all around. The cheesy grits were interesting. Around & under the grits was a non-spicy Cajon "broth". Like how it was around & under so you could mix as much or little as you wanted into the grits. Diced tomatoes, green onions, and a few chopped celery topped i, along with four big shrimp topped it off. read more

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Excellent menu! We had a hard time deciding what to order, both ended up very happy with our salad choices. This is a big restaurant and it's busy so can be a little loud. We chose the patio, a bit of road noise but probably the quieter option as opposed to inside. Service was on top of it....very busy but nailing it! Will return if we come back to Asheville. read more

Our family loves cornerstone! We've been eating there for brunch for the last 20 years, and have yet to have a disappointing experience! This visit I had the Crab Cake Benedict, great seasoning and flavor! Very well priced. We also had some of the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and those were excellent as well. read more

Cornerstone - Crab Cake Benedict - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Stopped over to grab some brunch on the way to Chimney Rock Park. Conveniently located right off the highway, it was a breeze getting in. Service was prompt and friendly and the food was solid. The smoked sausage was delicious, prepared perfectly and pairs well with the potatoes. The biscuit was great. Exactly what I would expect from a biscuit down south. Pancakes were very good. Only issue was the egg whites were amazingly undercooked. read more

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Good service and selection. Friendly staff! A very reliable restaurant! Wide variety of menu items from salads to steak.

My parents have brought me here for years. What a really good food spot with something for everyone. From home cooking favorites such as meatloaf & lasagne, to Lamb shank, steaks, seafood & burgers. Love the newer Special offering. Really good food, fresh ingredients. Obviously good chef & staff in the kitchen. EVERYTIME I've been the staff was on the ball, warm & friendly. My elderly parents love coming here as it's their spot. A cocktail, an appetizer, a really, really good meal prepared WELL & a dessert for the road. Bar service too boot. Don't miss this great spot with incredible value. read more

Cornerstone - If I ever want to make my parents happy... you gotta take them to their happy place! - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Traveling through Ashville and western NC, stopped in at Conerstone and had a wonderful lunch. I always know when you stumble on to a great restaurant when the parking lot is packed. Our server, Morgan could not have been nicer and my our experience that much better. The food was outstanding. We'll worth a visit. read more

I ate here once before in 2021 and really enjoyed it, so when I came back to Asheville I had to try them again. I had breakfast there one time and dinner the other. I was very very pleased with my food (BIG portions!) and the service both times was just great. I really love looking for unique local places and this one is just the perfect spot. I know where I'll come the next time I'm in town! read more

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The food and services were top notch. The steak sandwich I ordered was made just the way I like it.

This is a nice place, very eclectic. The chicken is so juicy. I had the chicken Philly while my wife had the chicken salad. The bread and cinnamon butter they serve as an appetizer is awesome. I recommend this place. read more

Cornerstone - Restaurant sign - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We always come here when we're in town. I've been coming for 20+ years. Even before the renovation it was a, dare I say it, cornerstone in transitional breakfast in Asheville. Close to the heart of Asheville is a fantastic starting point for the day. The portions are large and give you energy well into the late afternoon. Since the renovation the decor is much more modern. Unlike some of the newer places that have flashy new decor and lack substance, this place is worth the visit. Service has never been lacking and they are some of the friendliest servers in the area. This would tell me they are pretty happy in their work environment. I have nothing but great things to say about the place. If you are around give them a try for breakfast and leave quite full! read more

Cornerstone - Carnivore scramble or omelette (I choose the scramble here) with a side biscuit and gravy - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Always good, comfort food and a full bar. Nice break from breweries . We come here about once a week. Dog friendly outdoors area which makes it easy for us to drop in while out running errands and don't want to leave our 2 guys in the car. Servers have all been great, super helpful and very friendly. Love their fried green tomatoes and key lime pie. Their spaghetti is amazing, it's a massive serving! Easily will serve 2 or bring home for leftovers. Definitely recommended for breakfast lunch or dinner!! read more

Cornerstone - Cornerstone's outdoor dining area. - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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If you're looking for a breakfast place, this is the one. The food was outstanding and my wife and daughter even approved of the stylish ambiance. The best corned beef hash in Asheville. read more

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Like a local Denny's...this place was great and exactly what we wanted at the time. We were a fairly large group (12 people) late morning, in between soccer games for a tournament in town, and we were hoping for a quick-ish meal. I had low expectations for a short- to no-wait time with such a large group, but Cornerstone is like the Tardis and bigger on the inside (also, the weather was nice so outdoor seating was used to maximum effect) and despite the size of our group, we were seated within 5 minutes of arriving! Service for our meal was a little slow, but again, we were a big group and were by ourselves in a back room. We eventually got what we wanted and needed. There was something for everyone...steak and eggs, lunch things, sweet things, savory offerings. It is a real crowd-pleaser. I got a basic meal of eggs and potatoes and a side of bacon with a biscuit. It was a lot of food, so you get bang for your buck here too! Coffee and drinks were flowing and kept full. I would certainly consider returning here on a future visit to Asheville, especially if I was in the general area. read more

On vacation with my sister for her birthday. This place was highly recommended. Yes! Yes! Yes!5 stars and we are planning our next meal already. We both loved our dinners and we will be going back for breakfast. Hillary was our FABULOUS waitress. We started the birthday celebration with 2 raspberries lemonade cocktails and the apple walnut cake with ice cream. They get their beautiful desserts from a local bakery. If you get anything. Make sure you get dessert first. Fluffy, light and delicious For dinner I ordered sirloin-they cooked it perfect and great flavor. I love broccoli and I could have had a huge bowl of that it was so tasty and perfectly cooked. I'm pretty picky and this was a 5 star experience My sister ordered the Baja chicken, she said the chicken was tender and that sauce was excellent. Presentation was beautiful with fresh limes and the beautiful avocado . Beautiful inside decor. It was super awesome for my sister's birthday read more

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Food and service was on point. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Everything was good about this experience! read more

Cornerstone - Berry Good Salad! Ate every single bite! - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was there with a friend celebrating a birthday. Everyone else in the party got their food, but somehow mine was overlooked... I would love to tell you how it tasted, but since it arrived as people were finishing their meal, I did send it back. Not sure what happened here, but I won't be back for a long time,if ever... So sad I've worked in the restaurant industry before and understand that there can be mistakes made, but there were no apologies or anything on the part of the restaurant staff. read more

YUMMO! We were headed to another restaurant that we found on Yelp when we saw this restaurant and made a u-turn. We hadn't looked at reviews and thought it would be like an old fashioned diner....we were not altogether right. We ordered Carolina Bacon Pimento cheese with tortilla chips $8.99, Cornerstone Burger $13.49with Poutine Fries (upgrade + $1.49), Santa Fe Chicken with grilled veg and chicken & rice soup $19.99, Fettuccine Alfredo $14.99 with Grilled chicken (+$2.99). This is some awesome Pimento cheese, not full of Mayo, it's thick and tasty. We would have been happy with just this. The Cornerstone Burger was listed as smothered in bbq sauce, we mixed that and had it in the side. The burger was nice and flavorful just as it was. The only criticism is that it was so juicy that the bottom bun was soaked. We upgraded the fries to Poutine fries with melted cheese curds and a very flavorful brown gravy....this was my ultimate favorite thing and could have just had that as my meal. The Santa Fe Chicken was moist grilled chicken with melted Monterrey Jack cheese and bacon. The Creamy chipotle sauce was a bit too spicy. The chicken and rice soup was thick and tasty and the grilled veg were very nice and flavorful. The Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken was a huge portion that probably could have fed all three of us. The Alfredo could have used some fresh Parmesan cheese shredded on top with some garlic to be really good. Our server was Vic and they were very friendly and attentive. Service of everything was really quick...like abnormally quick fir a sit down restaurant. This was a really really good experience...I seldom give 5 stars, and this is worth coming back to and is recommended if you are in the area. read more

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I stopped in for a to go order. The staff was quite friendly and accommodating. Ordered the gyro with Greek salad with house dressing. They do the gyro a little different than most, the meat and pita is on the side and you can add your own gyro and toppings. Taziki sauce was good, will stop by again if I am able n the area. read more

There were 6 in our group having an early dinner. The food was a mix of great and average. The great? Definitely the chili cheese fries, the fried chicken, the mixed veggies & the mixed greens side salad. The steak tasted pretty good too. The average? The pork chops were a bit dry, I kept getting bone fragments when eating the baby back ribs, and the monte cristo was just meh... The service, however, was FIVE STAR! This young lady was so good at her job, never missed a beat. Thanks! read more

My husband and I are making ourselves regulars at Cornerstone! We visited once before moving here, and have been several times since we moved. One of the things we love most is that it's super reliable! Even if it's decently busy, it's never so crazy that we can't get in or have to wait more than a few minutes. We've always enjoyed our food too - my husband usually gets the chicken pesto sandwich, and I've bounced between a couple of vegetarian options. Most recently, I got the Big Wedge salad with no bacon and a side of fries, which was an elite combination! I do wish they had a few more vegetarian options, but otherwise we absolutely love Cornerstone! read more

Cornerstone - Big Wedge, Side of Fries - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Excellent breakfast but waitress used my credit card to charge additional transactions! I hope everyone enjoyed their breakfast on me! Called my bank this morning and took care of it but when all is said and done, I'd return because the food was excellent. Just pay in cash!!! read more

Food, service and ambiance were all top notch. I had the best Avocado toast and hubby had Swiss omelet. I highly recommend!

Took ourselves to Saturday brunch and were disappointed. One of my favorite meals of the week was ruined due to the disorganization of this place. There were some positives though so I will touch on those. Called first and were told a 20 min wait. Decided to chance it and were seated almost immediately. It was soon evident however that the waitstaff were swamped and the restaurant was over seated. We put in an order and waited. My eggs Benedict came out as did my partners pancakes. The server swore she would be right back with the orange juice and side of home fries. They never showed. The Benedict maybe said this on the menu but is was not traditional as it was on a biscuit. Way too dense for me. And salty. I did get salmon but it was next level salt. Like could barely eat it salty. The pancakes were very bacon-full and fluffy. The home fries were more like smashed potatoes. I'm so glad the server recommended us to get them extra crispy because even then they were awful. Not even separated. Just huge pieces of undercooked white potatoes. The server brought out the second home fries as she delivered the check. Literally. So we took them to go. Almost asked her to take them back but it was so hard to find the server in the first place (we waited 10 minutes and then went to the front. They had to find the server). The oj never came so we mentioned to a runner that we didn't need it anymore prior to the check. Yikes. I'd try it again if the service changed and flavors improved a bit. For now there are too many amazing places around to be eating here. read more

Cornerstone - Mornin - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina