A San Pedro staple for many generations! It's so sad that the landslide along Paseo Del Mar has prevented traffic from coming from the Western part of the coastal neighborhood. However, the drive is worth it! The entire store feels so comfortable and welcoming. There is a sitting area to sit and chat with your friends while sipping on some delicious hot brew. If you're not into coffee, there is an assortment of treats to try from bakery goods (I love the coffee cake), flavored sodas, ice cream, candies, etc. The Corner Store also offers sandwiches if you're looking for a quick bite. You can definitely feel the history and the family-like atmosphere that has brought so much joy to many generations of locals and tourists alike. read more

Been going to the Corner Store for years. Always welcomed and treated as a neighbor. Can't speak highly enough about this place. Peggy, the owner, has made it a wonderful place for just coffee or lunch. Wonderful shopping for gifts. read more

This joint is classic San Pedro. It is a prime example of what makes Pedro so uniquely awesome. Walking in the door is like taking a step back in time. You can score everything from artwork to a panini up in here. Huge selection of specialty sodas, plenty of wines and beers to choose from, Sinfully good sweets, freshly brewed coffee and a wide range of sandwiches are just a few good reasons to make a pit stop at The Corner Store and unwind in this time machine. read more

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The Corner Store has passed through two dedicated owners who believe in San Pedro and created and maintained a local gathering spot. These are the kind of businesses that bring people together and create community. Then, I hear there may be a Greek restaurant taking over! What! Say it ain't so. This is bigger than a tuna sandwich. This is our neighborhood. Can we just have some things that stay the same? read more

This place has super fat mugs of good coffee! They also serve breakfast sandwiches on bagels, a huge plus. They also serve oatmeal and yogurt with fruit, also large pluses in my book. In addition to being the cutest coffee shop you've ever seen, it's also a mini store. They sell random toys, crafts, candy, soda, and generally specialty items that are unique and harder to find. The conversation to be had is even harder to find. I always run into San Pedro natives with all the info on what's going around town, upcoming events, and just generally interesting history and goings on in San Pedro. This place is a staple and a clear reminder of what makes San Pedro rad! read more

Old school services. The owner is super nice n always smiling. Cute toys, great drinks n food. A bit pricey but worth every penny. No wifi, n have some great books to grab n read. DOG friendly, but please keep them on leash :) read more

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I have lived here all my life and have never been or eaten here. Today I got my pops the roast beef sandwich (with extra roast beef). He loved it...said it was one of the best roast beef sandwichs he has had in years! I will definitely return...to keep my pops happy. read more

The Corner Store - Double Roast Beef Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Pedro, California

Finally tried The Corner Store today for lunch today. I've been putting it off for a while, but I have to say I was really impressed. Very cute store with huge soda collection to choose from. I had the cheeseburger with potato salad and a root beer. The burger was excellent. Really loved it. Staff was very nice and helpful. Can't wait to go back. I have to try the bacon soda for kicks. I might not become a regular, but I will be back occasionally from time to time for sure. Would highly recommend. Thanks for a great lunch and excellent service. read more

Great sandwiches, coffee and even beautiful art for gifts. During the pandemic they had toilet paper. They are very generous to the Marine Mammal Care Center. Glad to support local small business May 2020. read more

3.5 stars This is definitely the epitome of what a corner store of a neighborhood is. I loved the older and newer artwork done by the locals. It adds character to the place. This place is a cafe and tiny convenience store. On some days there is live music. I ordered the Catalina sandwich (I think that's what it was called) and it was unimpressive. However, I didn't expect too much and it was only something small to eat before I went to a friend's BBQ. What I really appreciated about this place are the local and the relationship the locals have with the workers here. I got a chance to talk to some of the locals (they actually started up the conversation with me because they had never seen me before and they made sure I knew that). They were all super friendly and told me stories about The Corner Store and their lives. I would probably come out here again just to see hi to the locals I befriended. :) read more

We used to live a block away and so we went a lot!!! It's a great neighborhood store - very friendly and convenient. It has the best soda selection ever. I'm guessing since I don't love root beer... but it seems like there are 20 of different root beers to choose from. Cool drinks from overseas or straight back from my childhood. Also, on the nostalgic side with their candy selection. Food .... my husband loves their bagel sandwiches with sausage, egg, and cheese. He can eat it pretty much every day of the week. I like the chicago hot dog cause I always crave it and can't find it anywhere. Also, their tuna salad on croissant is pretty bomb. So if you're in the area, pop by to get a bite and then head on over to a trail to walk off the meal. read more

My family had lunch here after looking at the Bell and Lighthouse. The sandwiches here where delicious. We also had a chance to talk to the owner and she was very friendly. read more

Cute local store and the staff is always friendly. I love including this in my walks for a good coffee and the kids love looking at the toys and candy. read more

This may sound a little strange but they have the best pickles! Order one and you will understand where I'm coming from. I always look forward to their large selection of imported candy and sodas too. read more

This is my favorite café in San Pedro. All of their sandwiches are really good, it's vegan-friendly, and their apple strudel is crispy and amazing. It also looks so cute all the time! By coming here, you are also giving back to your community (instead of going to a big chain like Starbucks). Starbucks is gross. read more

This place is great. Food is absolute deliciousness. Nice seaside country feel. Just a little quiet hang out spot in the middle of a nice little neighborhood. It has cool things to buy along with the tasty food. It also has a ton of neat soda pops. read more

Any time I am visiting San Pedro I make sure to go to the corner store. Breakfast are great, either the bagel sandwiches or oatmeal. And they have an awesome Root Beer soda collection too! read more

The Corner Store - 4 shelves of root beers. From good ol' Dad's to Virgil's - Sandwiches Near Me - San Pedro, California

Seldom does anyone have exactly what I want for a good lunch, but The Corner Strore is exactly what I love A great sandwich friendly owner, interesting patrons, and a casual atmosphere! read more

What a gem!! Stumbled upon this place and glad we did. Friendly service and yummy tasting sandwiches with an awesome variety of bottled sodas. I had the Ruben on sandwich bread and felt like I was back in my mom's kitchen! read more

The Corner Store - What a hidden gem! ! Glad we stumbled on this place. Great food and friendly service! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Pedro, California

I love this place. Great food, better coffee and the best company. I wish there were more neighborhood joints like this. They have an incredible selection of softdrinks. I do like thier sandwiches and their baked good are top notch. I would give 5 stars but I think the serving sizes are a tad small. Perhaps a reason I should give 5 stars considering the serving size is quite adequate and I am sure I am better off eating a few calories less but.....nit picking I guess. They also have all kinds of hand made goods and different toys. I love that the local community gathers there. It truely is a gem hidden away in a georgous neighborhood. read more

This has got to be one of my favorite places of all time to eat and relax. The food is something special as is their selection of beverages! Peggy and Bruce are amazing in keeping this spot alive and the character strong. I love the "no wifi zone" thought process...they don't want you on you phone or laptops, they want you conversing over a delicious lunch in person! You gotta try the ciabatta burger...something truly special there as well as the Italian stallion...the tuna on croissant is to die for...pretty much cannot go wrong with entire lunch board! Support this business and stomach by visiting. After your visit, you'll truly be happy that you did. This is a quiet "hidden gem" tucked in San Pedro amongst the coastal community. A little difficult to find, but so is any type of treasure. read more

Yum! First time here trying local favorites and loved it. Just in time to celebrate their 68th anniversary....We will definitely be back.

One of the best hidden places in San Pedro is the corner store. Once you find it you'll keep going back for more and more and more. Peggy (the owner) is always pleasant to talk with and work with and the food is just the bomb! She has a variety of coffees teas different foods, muffins, danishes you name it she got it. It is also a market so you can go in and get those things you forgot at the grocery store. By the way, when Johnny Depp is in town filming Pirates of the Caribbean this is his favorite coffee spot shhhhh...it's a secret! read more

The Corner Store - Sandwiches Near Me - San Pedro, California

This is a must when visiting San Pedro! Great history and an awesome atmosphere. Lots of options and everything was really good!

Today was my first time stopping by the corner store and I look forward to being a regular (I only live a short walk away). The store has a true charm with unique sodas, toys, good food/snacks, and incredible warm customer service. A true gem that I hope will be around for decades to come. read more

The food is nothing great; nothing better than you couldn't get anywhere else. The "hoagie" is white bread (white bread--seriously??!!) with just mayo and the burger looks like some mystery meat that has a distant relation three times removed from cow. But don't you dare ask for a cup of tap water with what will pass for that "meal" you just ordered because that is verboten. Not allowed. That's right. It seems the kids that work there are under the impression that they can't serve the water out of the sink. First they'll tell you it's not purified...even though it's the same water that is delivered from the City's supply to every home, business, and water fountain in the city. Then they'll tell you it's a health code regulation if you question the first silly reason. Which regulation you ask? They say it's a Federal Regulation. LOL. Really, LOL. IF anything it would be a State or local one but it's so ridiculous that they should be embarrassed to say it. You want to know the real reason? It's a scam. That's right. Peggy Lindquist doesn't want you to have tap water (which is used to wash the lettuce that is put on the sandwiches by the way) because she wants to SELL you bottled water and soft drinks. Yep. They won't tell you that, but that's the reason. And there are some of us out here that prefer not to buy tap water for $3.00 a pop. You could at least be honest, Peggy Lindquist, and tell these uneducated kids that there are no Federal regs on local water consumption or that local water is safe to drink. And that the real reason is you just want to fatten the bottom line at the expense of your customers. Isn't that right, Peggy? My suggestion? If you're looking for a place to eat find someplace else where the food is actually good and they'll give you a cup of water that is made out of the ice that they put in your cup when you are forced to buy their drinks. If there is anything good to say it's that this place is most certainly funky; an anachronism (throw back to an earlier time). But not worth more than a quick peek inside or a drive by to a more honest establishment that will value you and your hard earned $$. read more

Whether you're looking for that morning jump-start of caffeine before you head out for work, a mid-day nosh, or a peaceful place to recuperate after a long day of toil; The Corner Store is just the "right kind" of place. Owned by various people, under various names in the past, but since June '06; owned and managed by Peggy & Bruce Lindquist. I have always felt at-home here. The Corner Store hearkens back to a time when "the local store" was a central gathering place for neighbors to eat, swap stories, or shoot the breeze - The Corner Store is just such a place. Primarily a coffee house, but with groceries, specialty soda pop, jewelry, incredible baked goods (there goes my low-carb diet!), art and just recently hot dogs, soup and sandwiches, there is always something for everyone here! I go here mainly for the coffee drinks: Lattes, Cappuccinos - but unlike the "rat race" coffee houses that are so popular; here I feel at peace, at ease - as if I was on vacation. To me, The Corner Store is an escape from our terse and frantic paced life to a simpler time where people enjoyed life more. Peggy has an extensive background in the food service industry, but she says she is happiest now, here. I think this place is an extension of her good natured personality. Near Point Fermin Park. The sea air will caress you, and The Corner Store will woo you - you'll become a regular - I am! One of my favorite spots to just chill. And I think they have the best hummus on the planet! read more

I moved to this area 7 years ago, and I can't say enough about what an asset this little neighborhood store is to this community. Not only have I been able to get to know my neighbors through the "regulars" that frequent the store. Peggy does such good work to help the community at large, with fund raisers and spear heading campaigns to help local causes and families that are in need. She also showcases local artists, from painters to jewelry makers and musicians. Saturday mornings she has live bosa nova!!Less I forget to mention the wonderful little deli and bakery with one of the largest selections of "pop" I've ever seen. read more

The most delicious pastrami sandwich!There was live music playing in this little store, such good vibes! Just passing thru, but I'll stop again when I return. read more

This place has ginormous sandwiches and a jaw-dropping assortment of soda pop in bottles and cans. Order and pick up at the counter. DH had a roast beef, while I had an egg salad on rye. The egg v salad was pulled on so generously that the sandwich required a fork to finish. Interesting, home- style baked goods. I had a cherry- topped brownie, for example. It tasted like brownie with cherry pie filling on top, then baked. read more

The gem in San Pedro. I love this place. I use to live a block away. This is what i miss and the hiking trails. A 100,000

This place is so cool and it's the place where I legitimately had the best hot dog I've ever had. My cashier Kim was very nice and helpful. The owner Peggy is very welcoming and makes you feel very much at home. This is definitely a place to check out if you are in the area! read more

Great little corner store. Complete with a book share drop box. Really gives you a sense of what small town America is all about away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. I ordered the Black Beard's Beef Dip. Real tender meat, delicious au Jui and served with a smile. I'd highly recommend the food here. Enjoy all different kinds of soda too. I bet there were 30 different brands of root beer. Thanks for the wonderful lunch by the ocean. read more

Very cool spot that we recently found thanks to Yelp. Old school for sure with a very cool look. The outside sign that could use a repainting should definitely not steer you away. You will love your experience here and be taking back in time to the mid 50s. There are tons of great sandwiches and sweet drinks to choose from. They also had live music playing on Sunday which was a nice surprise. We had the Walk the Plank and the Corner Store Club. The club was huge and very tasty. This would be a cool place to come and hang out for hours and listen to music and relax. We chatted with the owner for a hit and she has done a great job of keeping the classic old feel to it. Not that I know for sure, but I am just guessing and she showed an old pic that showed the store looking very similar. Gotta love Yelp as we wouldn't have found a place off the main path like Corner Store with out it. If you are in the area or driving down the coast definitely stop in to the Corner Store! read more

The Corner Store - Hobiecat Hoagie! $5.95. Good deal! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Pedro, California

First things first: The lattes are exceptional, the fresh baked goods varied and delicious. But that is just the beginning to this lovely, homely, welcoming, fabulous hodge-podge of a coffee shop/cafe, general goods, beachy fun gift shop/grocery store and comfortable hang-out. We just moved to San Pedro and wandered in the other day, where we met owner Peggy, who immediately gave us a map of San Pedro and sat down to visit with us as we drank our coffees. What can I say? We've already been back, and we will be back again, perhaps tomorrow morning! Come see for yourself and you will know what I mean. read more

Great little neighborhood store, meeting spot, get a coffee and a place to kickback and have something to eat. They have a large selection of craft sodas. read more

Cheap, quaint, friendly, and delicious. This little neighborhood corner store is a staple of the neighborhood and a must try.

Food was good staff and owner were very nice. Nice old style store. Must look around and also check out their soda selection.

Great place to go and relax. Friendly people there all the time. See many neighbors there. Peggy is the hub of the area and knows everyone.

Place sucks! Lame ass sandwiches, tasted gross, poorly put together. I'd take Taco Bell over this place