My friend and I are heading to Oregon, so we stopped at this place for some breakfast. The food was outstandingly delicious and Steph, Lexi, and Selena were the best waitresses we have ever met in our entire lives. They are filled with joy and positivity and they made our entire weekend. read more

Great service, great food! Huge portions! The fresh squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice are wonderful! We have frequented this establishment for a number of years. The food is consistently delicious. The ambiance is always nice. read more

They keep bringing it everyday! I love that Chef Rob changes up the menu and offers specials that never disappoint. As they have become more popular they have handled the service challenges well. They have the a great beverage service with nonstop refills and to go option every time you leave. Very cool vibe with live music and special dinner nights. Love this place ! read more

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This restaurant has seriously upped its game. And it's open for breakfast and lunch on Mondays while most other places in town are closed. A local couple owns an operates this gem. Sometimes they have special events like on Mother's Day. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - This was the chicken fried steak. It was perfect. even the toast was delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

I had the sausage gravy and biscuits, its hard to find a really good rendition of it. However Cornerstone did not disappoint, likely one of the best, far better than any other on the mountain. read more

We had super high hopes for the cornerstone cafe. Sad to say, it was a disappointment. We were greeted warmly and had our order taken quickly. Felt good...at first. Then the food arrived. Tasteless potatoes. I mean they tasted like they had been boiled to cook them, then thrown in a frying pan to crisp them up but they still tasted like boiled tasteless potatoes. There were some green onions sprinkled on top but that was it. The egg dish was bland as heck too. Our server never came back to offer more coffee. They forgot the butter and jelly that was promised. After trying to wave the server down, I finally got up, walked over to them and asked "are we invisible??? You never brought coffee, you forgot our butter and jelly...". I wasn't mean but I was clearly conveying my disappointment. So they quickly grabbed the coffee pot and came to our table. By then we just wanted to leave. So sorry we didn't go to "Bee Kind" bakery a few blocks away instead. read more

The Cornerstone Cafe is my favorite restaurant. All the food is handcrafted with such care and attention to detail. The staff are some of the kindest and most incredible people I've ever met. Dunsmuir is truly lucky to have them. read more

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The server greeted us upon arrival and sat us in a booth. The coffee was brewed fresh and tasted delicious. Nice strong cup of Peet's coffee! I orders the special and my partner order a classic breakfast. They make two kinds of sour dough whole wheat bread on house and it tastes fresh. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - The daily special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

My husband and I were coming back to California from Oregon and decided to stop for lunch in Dunsmuir. We picked Cornerstone Cafe. We were warmly greeted and invited to sit in a comfy booth. I had Breakfast Tacos and he had Sweet Potato Polenta. Both dishes were amazing! Everything was made from fresh ingredients. My Breakfast Tacos - country potatoes made from fresh russets with bell peppers and caramelized onions, homemade pickled onions, perfectly cooked egg and fresh avocado, all wrapped in corn tortillas. The house made salsa was very mild but with all the pepper character you'd expect from a fiery version. And remember to check out the bakery items! They looked so delicious, we took one of the fat slices of banana bread and piece of berry coffee cake to go. They were both outstanding the next morning with our coffee. Service was lively and attentive. The staff was clearly touched by our well deserved praise. It really was that good. read more

I've been wanting to try this place so on Saturday we went to try we stood in the front there was 2 tables, first one was finished getting ready to go one of the 2 servers was chatting up the second table back to the door the other server at register talking to a couple she could clearly see us and the chatting went on finally server 1 turned around sat us went to get menu then she started chatting with the other server and the couple at the register All of this went on for almost 7 minutes so we decided to go to another place read more

MOTHERS DAY AWFUL EXPERIENCE! had a reservation for OUTSIDE at 1230, showed up and no table outside (one table sat didnt have food yet) had to wait 15-20 minutes for ANOTHER table...so dont give us a reservation when you dont have a table or dont sit a table when u need a reservation for 6! my husband called and asked about the food menu they said it was limited but had available other options off regular menu available. When we got there they had no other options.understaffed and rude. as we left older lady told another table we didnt have what they wanted, LIE, sorry you guys messed up on the busiest day of the year. first and last time here read more

Great place. Nice that the staff is knowledgeable not only of the town but the origin of the building where the café is located. Food was fabulous. Well priced Service excellent. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

Incredible food and friendly service. We stopped here while traveling and were blown away by the quality of our meal. Everything was very fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Highly recommend if you're in town! read more

My family met up for breakfast on a Thursday in mid-July 2025, around 10 am. The restaurant wasn't super busy at that time. Service was quick to welcome us and set up a table for 8 people. The food is NOT FAST but was well worth waiting for! While awaiting our main meal we did have coffee and a scone to nibble and tide us over. A few of us shared bites from our plates. BEST PANCAKES I've EVER tasted. SO fluffy! We were all impressed with the baked goods - scones, biscuits, etc. I was also thrilled with my Potatoes O'Brian. I'll come back just for these PO-TAY-TOES. They were super-crispy. I think the red peppers and onions may have been caramelized on the side then tossed with the crispy taters at the end. Often "home fries" or "cottage fries" are a real disappointment. Cornerstone has a very cute vibe. It's a lovely old building and there is outdoor seating. A place to linger and enjoy. One thing I would add: some soft surfaces, maybe banners or a few hangings on the upstairs railing - to soak up some of the noise. It's not as loud as a bar in San Francisco or anything like that, but sound does bounce off the high ceiling. read more

Cute place !! Friendly amazing staff ! Food was great! Large portions and yummy !Great breakfast stop Highly recommend ! read more

Absolutely delicious. Fantastic service and great food. It is worth planning a trip around!

Excellent handcrafted food and outstanding / friendly service. Highly recommend stopping by.

We have had meals at this legacy breakfast cafe in historic downtown Dunsmuir for over 13 years. There has been about 4 or 5 different groups of folks who've owned it and have attempted to make a go of it. And many of those were worthy of good reviews. However, the current duo to tackle this iconic location and to make it work have a greater chance of a long-term success than any prior. First, there atmosphere is not just inviting and hospitable but before you know it your taking your shoes off and wondering if you'll ever go home...its that welcoming. From the owners care in detail and to her husbands culinary skills it a recipe for years of success. So grateful for the sacrifice you're making to bring this cafe back to life. Look forward to partaking in many of a phenomenal meals with you for years to come... And be aware of the reviews prior to Jan 2025 as they were for the previous owners and should be ignored...cheers read more

I hate leaving bad reviews. And I love Dunsmuir and want all business to succeed. But this place is not going to make it I'm afraid. Our party of four waited for more than an hour for breakfast and when we asked when we would be served, we found out from the extremely rude owner that "Internet orders," whatever those are, were being put ahead of ours, and that the food would be out in "15 minutes or so." It went downhill from there. The owner became more and more loud and defensive rather than trying to understand why it was frustrating watching every person in the restaurant get served while we had sat there and waited. We finally left. So we didn't get to try the food, so I can't comment on that. Our server was really nice, at least Unfortunately, we have a $50 guest certificate we will never use here. What a shame. Another Dunsmuir restaurant done under by terrible service. read more

Lovely place, excellent food, delightful service. We had the Benedict, hollandaise was on point, and the tofu scramble, flavorful, lots of carmelized onions! Gluten free bread was an easy substitute, chewy and hearty. Even the bathroom was clean and well appointed! Thank you read more

My boyfriend and I arrived at 11am, we waited for quite awhile before getting any drinks, another 30 minutes or more before we got to put our order in and then proceeded to wait another hour and a half for our food to come out. When it came it was cold and nothing but grease. Absolutely bland, and severely disappointing. I've heard great things about this place so it was a real bummer experiencing this. read more

We came for breakfast and the food was great! I had the french omelette with goat cheese and a side of fruit. My husband had an omelette with potatoes and the potatoes were delicious. The coffee was nice and strong. The service was excellent! I highly recommend The Cornerstone Cafe! read more

I live in Dunsmuir and this is my favorite full service local restaurant. The food is always tasty and well prepared and the service friendly and real. The cornerstone is a classic small town restaurant with very friendly ambiance. I highly recommend having breakfast, lunch or dinner here. Dinners are only served on Friday/Saturday evenings so you may want to make a reservation beforehand especially on 2nd Saturdays of month when local art galleries feature new shows and are open later than usual. read more

The food is truly delicious. The bread, the bacon, the jam....even the coffee. Nothing fancy just genuinely real food. One of the best breakfast I've had in years. It was the high quality of food and very nice staff. Definitely will be coming in often. read more

Husband had the breakfast (bacon) tacos which he raved about. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs (the best gravy I had on our trip). Our oldest had the homemade blueberry pancakes (cooked to perfection, he said). All the kids had the hot chocolate and all said it's their new favorite (had cinnamon in it...sooo good!). Service was great with very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend and go back if we are up here again. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Homemade blueberry pancakes w/ a side of sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

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This is a wonderful and welcoming spot with great food and friendly staff. Stephanie and crew were awesome, as well as accommodating, and the food was quite tasty with quality ingredients. We look forward to visiting next time we're in town - definitely recommend! read more

Stopped in for breakfast around 8AM on Labor Day. They are in the center of town and have outdoor seating. Great blueberry pancakes and huevos rancheros. Service was quick, food came out on time and coffee was plentiful. Owner and waitress were both very pleasant and the food was great. Thank you! read more

Big surprise in small town. Fresh food. Some of the best burgers we've ever eaten. Small seating area outside with fountain that was dog friendly. Friendly service, very personable. Large portions. Wish we lived closer - would visit often! read more

Good food, generous portions, well prepared. Nice glass fish decorations from a local artist.

Food - delicious! Many gluten free, veggie, and vegan options, plus all the main breakfast meats and carbs. Freshly made baked goods. Something for everyone. Friendly staff! Charming atmosphere in a historic part of town. Everything you could want from a small town cafe: read more

Such a cool spot in Dunsmuir! Great food and the owners are on site~ he's the chef and she runs the front. There was a bit of a wait without reservations, so call ahead of time to see what you should do. They had live acoustic music with a duo singing/playing covers (folk, reggae, some jazz, classic rock). This is a new destination place for an all around great foodie experience in the mountains! read more

Sweet spot. Calm place for breakfast in this town time and I-5 have bypassed. I'm enjoying a beautiful basic breakfast with eggs and biscuits. read more

Breakfast is outstanding! So many great options. I highly recommend the pancakes and the rancheros. The staff are very friendly and my coffee cup is never empty. Dinner on Fridays and Saturdays is equally good. Can't say enough how much I enjoy eating at Cornerstone. read more

Very cute and the service was wonderful. We sat outside around 11am on railroad day and our server was super nice. The food was also very good, happy to see a spot like that around this tiny town. read more

We wanted to try something new for breakfast on our way to Oregon. I found this gem on Yelp. It was a great little place. The food and service were great. We will return. read more

Stefani is very cool and the cafe has great coffee. The food in this town has been amazing. I'm not sure what's in the water but I want more, good times in Dunsmuir! Craftsmanship hands down to you all. read more

I love this cafe. I was visiting my sister and went here for breakfast as I was staying at the lovely Mossbrae. I had eggs, ham, hash browns and toast and it was all great. Loved the wild cherry jam I got with the toast. Service is friendly and efficient and I very much recommend eating here. Wish it was open every day but I saw they added Monday! read more

We had the oddest experience today. Food was excellent, our waitress was great but... My wife ordered an "herb omelette". A different waitress dropped it off at our table and said "here is your French omelette". Naturally we wanted to make sure it was the correct order so we spoke up. She replied that it used to be called French omelette but the named was changed. She made us feel like we made a mistake. Very weird vibe. Minutes later she came by and asked if we enjoyed the French omelette. It felt like she was reminding us we called it the wrong name. After we paid the bill we told our waitress that the other waitress was a little rude to us. She said the was actually the owner. Too bad because otherwise it was a very nice place. read more

I just had breakfast and dinner there and the food was great. The Chicken Fried Steak was hand breaded and the biscuits were excellent. I had the Chicken Parmesan for dinner. The portions were huge , bread fresh baked, and the chicken was juicy and tender. We'll be back. read more

Everything about cornerstone cafe made a great breakfast experience. The food was amazing, the price was just right, and the service was top notch. We'll definitely be back. read more