Enjoyed a Sunday breakfast here recently. A nice find in an area that doesn't have a lot of dining choices. Historic, lovely building. Excellent, friendly, attentive service. Very nice menu with plenty of options. The cheesy scramble was delicious. Full bar. Plenty of seating but it appeared that the place was steadily busy, so possibly a wait. Fair pricing. If in the area, we'd definitely stop again. read more

The food lately has not been very good. The Fried Oysters I had were terrible! Has to improve a lot!

Great place where locals go for good food and great atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and prices are reasonable.

Food was amazing! Server polite but not real friendly. We enjoyed the menu selections and all of us wanted to eat 3-4 different things. Service was quick and food was delicious. Quaint little restaurant in an equally quaint town. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Hot Turkey full sandwich with added side of cranberry sauce - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

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This place... was the absolute best fish and chips I've ever had. While I must say, they had run of fries once we had gotten there, I ended up getting onion rings instead. And everything was perfect. The fish was so juicy, and battered to perfection, and the onion rings were some of the best I've had. Our waitress so sweet, very knowledgeable of the menu, and was very diligent at her job. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming, and you felt at home with a beautiful view of the sea. I would recommend going here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! And absolutely try their fish and chips, you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Pacific Halibut Fish & Chips - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

The best diner food! And the peanut butter milkshake was the best I've ever had. This is the place.

What an amazing find on the riverside road! The atmosphere was casual, the servers were friendly and the food was delicious. We had the Hot Beef and Gravy platter....wow! Real roast beef and real potatoes with a delicious brown gravy. It had the homemade look and taste! This is a must get on the menu. I would definitely come to this restaurant again!!! read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Hot beef and gravy platter - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

We were just traveling outside of Rainier, but looking for somewhere to have lunch. We loved the old-town local restaurant hangout vibe. Our lunch (my husband actually ordered breakfast for lunch) was so good. My husband said it was the best bacon he's ever had! I had soup and the most delicious milkshake served in the big metal cup...actually had to take half of it to go! Service was great. What a great restaurant and town. read more

Driving through town and stopped in for brunch on a Sunday. It was busy, but not a terrible wait. Staff was friendly, service was prompt and the food was delicious. I got the taco chilli relleno omlette with Hashbrowns and my husband got the Denver Omlette with pancakes. Food was hot and filling. Hashbrowns were done to perfection, plenty of cheese in the omlettes and the pancakes were light, fluffy and the size of my head! Lots of leftovers! read more

Great little cafe with good food and great service! I'm a chicken fried steak fan and after seeing a Facebook post asking for best chicken fried steak places locally, and seeing several recommendations for the Cornerstone Cafe, I knew I had to give it a try. It was quite busy on the Saturday we decided to visit. Had about a 10 minute wait for a table. When we were seated, our waitress was very friendly and prompt. In addition to coloring pages for the kids, there is also a shelf with various toys. My grandsons loved the toys. I ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast (of course) and my daughter ordered the Kristina breakfast sandwich. This was a French toast, egg, provolone cheese and egg sandwich. On the advice of the waitress, my daughter opted for bacon rather than the ham. Also came with their wonderfully perfectly crispy hashbrowns. I'm not sure why these hash browns were so much better than other hashbrowns, but they truly were. My chicken fried steak was very good as well. Really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere. Hope to return soon! read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Yummy chicken fried steak with crispy Hashbrowns - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

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We found this delightful cafe completely by accident. Our GPS had routed us along the Columbia River to avoid traffic delays on Route 5 South. Stopping in the small town of Rainer OR made our trip so much more pleasant. The service was wonderful and so friendly. We sat outside at one of the sidewalk side tables. The food was served hot and was delicious. I had a grilled cheese with ham sandwich on sourdough bread which was so fresh and grilled to perfection. The weather contributed as it was 75 degrees and sunny. Make the choice to get off the Highway routine and visit this Cafe. You won't be disappointed, in my humble opinion. read more

I can't express how wonderful the girls that work there are ! Torrie, Geneva, and Jaimee, thank you for great service! The food is very good, every time !! Love this place! read more

We love this place!!!! So cute amazing food. We had the best waitress I've ever had in my life omg love her! We got the French dip and BLT and enjoyed both but the French dip is definitely a stand out! read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

I like going in here for mimosas and breakfast. Very tasty. The drinks are a bit spendy for the little amount you get but they are yummy nonetheless. read more

Great place to have breakfast or lunch especially on the weekends Geneva is the best waitress ever! Really good food not a lot of selections but what they do offer is really good! They have a Cobb salad that is to die for I even get it for breakfast. read more

Harkens to a time when life was more simple. A classic American cafe with lots of options on the menu. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

service very good. food was great and a lot of it. the clam chowder was a pleasant surprise !! so good. we ordered a fish platter to share. omg it was huge and delicious! I don't ussully eat French fries but this were outstanding read more

Best breakfast food in Longview is over the river in Rainier. They do all the standards really well. Service has always been friendly on multiple visits over the past five years, and the food is consistently tasty. read more

We eat here often or order to go. Other than not having their Poppy Seed dressing their Cobb Salad is SO good with Ranch, too!! I order mine with iceburg lettuce, chicken, and hold the blew cheese crumbles. YUM read more

Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We ordered a number of different dishes and they were all good.

The food was not great. The waitress was abrupt. My Philly cheesesteak was burnt, and we were never asked how we were doing, or how is your food? read more

Great small town diner, very pleased with everything here, from the ambiance to the food to the wait staff, super! I had the powerball Burger, not for the included powerball ticket but because it sounded tasty, and it was. Had apples, bacon, cheese, and some type of dressing, honey mustard like but wasn't. Plate came loaded with fries, and I mean loaded, and they were tasty for fries!. They were a meal just by themselves. The wait staff made the difference and will definitely be back! Great service, really great, and recommend the Burger I had, tasty! read more

We picked this local Cafe based on Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service very good. Lisa gave us excellent service. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Steak and Eggs - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

Nice atmosphere. Warm homey feeling. The noise from the video poker off the side room can be distracting so sit in the main area if that bothers you. I had the fried clams which was ok. I'll try something more interesting next time. read more

Once again the Cornerstone cafe comes through with consistently poor service and consistently poor food. Our waitress explains that the cook is trying to quit smoking so he is a bit grouchy. We couldn't even get an egg cooked properly. Not worth the time or money.Dont let all the 4 star reviews fool ya! Theres no way its even close. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - a burnt Patty Melt. - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

Great service & amazing food! I loved their french toast! The staff there was so friendly & welcoming.

Always great service and delicious food! I will continue to go there for years. Literally everything is good

A small cafe in Rainer oregon. This place is a staple of the town and was recommended by a coworker who lives in Rainer. My experience was okay, not spectacular. The food was just okay S well. (I had eggs and hash browns). Sadly their were fruit flies flying around the dinning area so it was a bit irritating. The service was good. I probably won't be back due to not living in Rainer and merely passing through every day on my commute to work. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

What more can you expect from your hometown meeting place? Rainier is a typical small town + adjoining rural area. There are no chain franchises aside from the Chevron and Shell stations, no real grocery store, and everyone in the area is either related or knows each other (maybe the last one is an exaggeration, but it sure seems like it). The Cornerstone, located appropriately on a street corner, is perfect as a local meeting place, but it affords as much to those who are just passing through, with decor that feels right at home (excluding the men's room full of vintage signs and posters), and cheerful, friendly staff. I have eaten breakfast at this place twice, and I have found it very enjoyable both times. The sausage links are a MUST, they are über delicious, and are worth it alone. Sadly, they aren't homemade, but they are from the region (not sure where, though.) The biscuits and gravy are slightly disappointing, due to a lack of sausage, but are tasty nonetheless. Add an array of egg and omelet options, pancakes and waffles, and coffee, and you have a perfect breakfast, whether you are going to Seattle, or are just out the door earlier than usual. read more

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Had the captains platter! Burnt fish and no shrimp! They were out of veggies also.. was surprised for there opening day.. were they using old food? Got sick when I got home! Low staffed! This is my home town! I bet breakfast is better but the need to Perfect dinner menu and dinner food! Disappointed clearly' read more

This is an adorable cafe with nice "hometown" charm. The staff is friendly, attentive and prompt. Everything looks very clean, including the men's restroom. The coffee is good, standard coffee. Soft drinks were good, with plenty of carbonation. I ordered the Dave Dave Omelette and my 12 yo son ordered The Andy sandwich. Both were very good. Nothing fancy, just solid ingredients combined well. Overall I think one can expect good, fresh fare in hearty portions served in a friendly manner within an atmosphere the exudes local, friendly charm. read more

Have eaten here many times. Love the breakfasts, everything on the breakfast menu is awesome. But, recently I ordered a french dip sandwich to go and I was so disappointed. The meat was leftover pot roast and it was actually CRISPY in many places. It was incredibly chewy. It was just plain awful. A french dip is made with sliced roast beef, not shredded pot roast that was obviously left over. Ugh. read more

Ok... What a pleasant surprise in a small little town. Food is so good and presented very well. I had the turkey dinner... Excellent. Dinner salad also excellent. Service was very good. Iced tea was on point. read more

Cornerstone Cafe - Looks like home made turkey... Can't wait. - Cafes Near Me - Rainier, Oregon

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Cornerstone Cafe has great food and pricing. I've eaten there quite a few times and always have to bring some of my food home with me because I get so full. read more

They Always great food! And food always comes out very quickly. Never a long wait for a table.

ALWAYS GREAT SERVICE AND GREAT FOOD....we love the hot turkey sandwich it's always delicious along with the prime rib dinners the service and food both are amazing, hoping that the same quality remains since we heard that the restaurant is For Sale!!!! read more

This hometown favorite is perfect. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and it's cozy. For breakfast, the Kristina is my favorite - it is Cornerstones version of a breakfast monte cristo. Locals already know Cornerstone. But if you're on your way to Astoria, you should stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

On the spendy side but good food. Loved their turkey sandwich and fries. Our daughter loves to take her siblings there for birthday treats and a special date night together. read more

My husband and I ate here yesterday, traveling through town. This was a great find! Prices were good and servings large! We had the tomato soup, tuna fish sandwich, wings and side salad. Very impressed with all items--all home made, even the dressing--we had the ranch and blue cheese--everything was delicious. Wings were crisp with a light sauce. Side salad was much more impressive than the usual -- included baby corn, whole carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, mixed greens and as mentioned--delicious salad dressing. Soup was also much more than the usual plain campbells! Only recommendation was the sandwich could have used some pickles or relish, in my opinion. We will be back for sure! read more

Stopped in to grab breakfast to go and had a great experience! "The Benny" had delicious hollandaise sauce and the hash browns were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The pancakes were fresh off the griddle and a decent size. Ordered a coffee and hot chocolate and were all set! The best part was the friendly waitress/cashier. She offered us extra condiments, straws, spoons, and anything to help make us more comfortable with our takeout. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking for a pleasant small-town feel. read more