Elite Event: Corner Bakery Cafe

A really friendly place to go for great caual dining or just to get away from everyday pressures. Good menu vatiety, well prepared with oustanding hospitality. My new «neighborhood «santuary.

I had a great time at this event! The restaurant is clean and feels very new. We went up to the counter to place our order. I had the pesto pasta with chicken and my mom had a sandwich with a side salad. Both entrees were so good! We were pleasantly surprised at how tasty, light and fresh everything tasted. The service was great. The manager stopped by our table to introduce himself and to check on us. We also had some great Unilocal swag, which is always so awesome! Thank you for yet another great event!

What a great event! A huge thank you to Corner Bakery for hosting and an even bigger thank you to Lindsey and Unilocal for putting this event together!
Upon first arrival, my husband and I were greeted by Lindsey and a delicious looking dessert table. Lindsey handed us a drink cup, told us what to expect, and offered us dessert first. While tempting, I decided to hold off on dessert and headed to stand in line and place an order. I decided to order the Cuban Panini and my husband ordered the Pesto Cavatappi. The employee handed us a number, which you take to your table and place in the holder so they can deliver your food.
While waiting for our food to arrive, one of the managers (Tom) came over and introduced himself to us. He was extremely friendly and energetic. He told us he’d come back and check in on us after we’ve received our food. Surprisingly, our food was out rather quickly after that. My panini was delicious and huge! This was something I could easily share for a meal. My husband’s pasta was huge as well — another meal that could easily be split. The dish itself was delicious — the chicken was tender, the pesto was tasty, and overall a good flavor combination. After our meal, we grabbed some desserts to try. The dessert table had a wide variety of cookies, dessert bars, and fresh fruit. I really enjoyed the sugar cookie and the brownie.
Overall, I will definitely be back. The food was delicious, the wait staff was friendly, and the location is great. What a great introduction to this new business! Again, thank you to Tom, Corner Bakery, Lindsey and Unilocal

i loved this place since the first bite in Denver. I have eaten at the one at Arizona Center and have been wanting to check out the Scottsdale location. We had a great time. The food was wonderful and the desserts were excellent. The lemon pound cake was truly heavenly. I was so happy to see my friend Val and Lindsey and her baby bump. The artist was cool too. I did not get one done but watched other Elites get their cartoon on. Thank you for the gift cards and coupons too.

I’m calling this review, Better Late Than Never.
I was Terry T’s +1 to this cool event last week and it turned out to be a great chance to meet new Unilocalers. And have a signature sandwich at Corner Bakery Café. If you know me, you may know I’m wild about Cubanos. The sandwiches. And CBC makes a pretty solid one at that.
Perhaps one of the goofiest (in a totally far out way) swag bags, we received the most awesome ring pops! This ended in a truly outrageous evening.
Thx, Lindsey!

What a lovely event thrown by Lindsey and hosted at Corner Bakery Café!
They have a pretty extensive menu from pasta, salad, soups and pastries. Kind of reminds me of Panera bread but less franchise-​chain-​like.
Ordered the Chicken Pesto Entrée with a side of Roasted Tomato soup and garlic bread. To drink the Hibiscus Lemonade. Also got to try the many delicious treats/​pastries left out for us to nibble on; brownie, chocolate chip cookie, lemon cake, cream cake, fruit salad, mini cookies.
The food was good and well worth the price IMO (if dining in) and you get a fairly large portion, I def had lunch set the next day. The pastries were delicious! The staff was so kind and friendly the whole night. The live music and artist drawing caricatures were a great touch for dinner in.
Shout outs to seeing/​hanging with my fellow Unilocalers: Kay, Cheryl and Stacy!
Thanks again to Corner Bakery for having us and Lindsey for a great event as always!

Pick out any Entrée on the menu, what??? I considered going with one of their Vegan or Gluten free choices but the kid in me saw the Mac N Cheese and had to have it! It was amazing, and even the «small size» was huge but I shared a bite or two with friends! I missed out on ordering a side, that Sriracha black bean soup looked amazing so I’ll be back for sure!
Lucky for me Tom one of the owners said they have plans to open a CBC in Tempe and in Gilbert, close to my work and home! Tom worked the room, and even after the event when other customers came in he gave them just as much attention.
Shout outs to:
Dustin who made sure we had everything we needed at our table!
Dave T. who kept me laughing in line while we waited and he and his wife for making room at their table for me (and eventually my oh so late plus one)
New to the AZ Unilocal event crew Marie C and Wayne B, it was great meeting you! And thanks again Wayne for the tickets :)
To the cool caricature artist who captured my big mouth and made Janet and Kay look like awesome Manga Animé characters! #stilljealous!
The sweet guitarist who I think we borrowed fron «the Wedding Singer» with his rendition of the chicken dance, too cute!
Corner Bakery Café for spoiling us with your tasty treats and super swag, love the coffee cup and thanks for letting me fill it up before my long drive home!
And always a Big THANK YOU to our Lovely CYM Lindsey for another awesome event!

This a nice place. The sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, etc. all looked amazing! I tried the Pesto Cavatappi and it was delicious. It reminded me of mac & cheese alfredo for some reason. lol. It had chicken in it too. The portions were pretty big that I took some leftovers home.
The event itself had an artist that drew caricatures of Unilocalers and there was a live musician there. We basically got to order whatever dish we wanted on the menu to enjoy. There was also a table of baked goods and fruit. Which I have to say the lemon bread/​cake was so delicious! It was soft, moist and not too sweet.
Thanks to Lindsay for everything and the staff that came by to deliver the food and provided other excellent service. I loved the event!!!

This elite event left me full and happy. We snagged a great parking spot and once we got to the door, there was Lindsey with her big smile. I guess if you check in early, you get free barbeque tickets. Unfortunately, we get there right as Lindsey is saying she gave the last ones. Bummer!
We snag a small goodie bag of candy, then we got our seat to find nice corner bakery travel mugs on the table! Nice! I actually needed one so I was happy about that. We get to the line and I order the pesto cavatappi and the fiancé ordered the chicken carbonara. They dropped off the food and the portions were gigantic! I want to say that my pasta bowl could feed 2.5 of me. It was super yummy! I normally do not eat pasta — and I just wanted to cheat that day and be bad. Boy, was I happy that I was bad.
The portions were so much so that we had to snatch a to go container. There was a table full of desserts and you can’t leave without getting a few of those things — I took a sugar cookie and a brownie.
It was so much fun! The guy that was entertaining us was cute — I was singing along at times and didn’t feel awkward doing so.
Thanks again for a fun event, Lindsey!

This was my first Unilocal Elite event and it was awesome!
Lindsey was there cheerfully greeting everyone and as I checked in prior to walking in. I asked if the check in offer was still available: free BBQ festival tickets; yes! I was the first one to ask!
I got my Unilocal name tag, tickets and goodie bag. Later I found a few mini Snickers, other candy as well as a free sweet and coffee coupons for next time. Lindsey also provided a free drink cup and mentioned we get a free entrée. I was super excited and thankful to be invited!
Then to my left there was a selection of fresh treats: mini bundt cakes, cookies, brownies, sweet loaf pieces and more. Super tasty!
Unfortunately I was not super hungry so I had to stick to ordering a salad: entrée Santa Fe salad. I then got a very tasty iced tea. A nifty free coffee container awaited everyone at the tables.
When I got my salad I was asked if I had the chopped salad and given a oil based dressing. I mentioned I ordered a Santa Fe salad that came with ranch. He left and came back and said the ranch was already in the salad. No big deal because at that point I determined he was confused about my salad being correct, but he must have thought it was the chopped salad and brought me its dressing.
The salad was very tasty and came with a fresh roll. I enjoyed the salad, but I did eventually stop eating it as it was just too big. Salad fatigue I guess.
Any who, I really enjoyed the event, music, free goodies, the opportunity to meet fellow Unilocalers and the chance to try food at a new place without the risk.
The owner came by and made sure everyone enjoyed their meal. The event was well done and I look forward to coming back and to future events.
I would love to try other entrees as everything looked great and I would get a salad again, just prepare for one big salad.

Greatttt event!!!
We all got to try an entrée of our choice and received a free drink. There were so many options!!! I ended up getting the pesto cavatappi. The pesto sauce was so delicious! All the staff was extremely friendly and the owner even came over and greeted us.
There was even live music! Pretty fancy for a cute bakery café! I can’t wait for them to open a location on my side of town! I wanted to try everything!
Thank you to Corner Bakery for having us and thank you to Lindsey for another great event!

The Hubs and I had a wonderful time, as always, at the latest Elite Event at the Corner Bakery Café. The staff was beyond friendly and accommodating. Both owner spoke with us, ensuring we had a good meal, seeking any feedback we may have. Lindsay did a great job as always creating a fun, Unilocal atmosphere. We loved the Unilocal goodies and of course the dessert spread put on by Corner Bakery.
For dinner, I had the turkey pastrami sandwich and the Hubs had the Cobb salad. We both liked what we got, but probably would have liked the pasta or soups we saw going around even more. The highlight of the meal was the hibiscus lemonade. My oh my was that good! We also enjoyed all the desserts we tried, which were a lot.
The event was overall very casual and laid back. We got our caricature done, and that was fun… we’ve never done one before so it was a treat. Thanks again to Corner Bakery and Lindsay/​Yelp for a great night!

This was another fabulous event put together by Lindsey. This time it was a little low key, more of a get to know the place. The owners Dave and Thomas walked around and introduced themselves. The place is fairly large and the patio is pretty nice. The food was good, I had a salad, although I would have love a panini, but I am trying to get into this dress in less than two weeks, so not carbs for me. The pastries looked delicious and there was a singer serenading us while we had our meal. The portions are huge. I couldn’t finish my salad and Mike couldn’t finish his mac and cheese. That looked really delicious and dangerous to my diet. I have to keep that one in mind. You place your order at the counter and they will give you a number and deliver your meal. Everyone was really friendly and helpful.
Thank you Corner Bakery for opening your doors to us Unilocalers.

Man I cannot get enough of these Unilocal Elite events! Lindsey puts together a great event and never disappoints.
We arrived at 5:45pm and as I walked up I noticed Lindsey right away setup on the side entrance handing out cups and small candy bags. She treats us like her children I swear lol and we all enjoy the treats and little perks.
I heard music as I got closer and I was right. A man playing his guitar was setup inside. Nice touch I noticed a basket full of desserts across from the Unilocal table. I’m a big believer that dessert should be eaten first. So I grabbed a small plate and tried them all. My sweet tooth enjoyed it. Waiting for us on each table was a complimentary coffee mug provided by corner bakery. We were allowed to order anything off the menu and it was on the house. I jokingly said «one of everything then!» A small laugh took place, but then we got down to business.
Entrées: turkey on pretzel bread bomb! Club panini on sourdough also bomb. We also ordered a small cup of Sriracha black bean soup. Definitely good, but I wish it would’ve been spicier.
One last hidden gem of the event was the professional caricature that was drawing anyone that wanted a picture drawn. She was very good at it and I don’t think she stopped drawing during the entire evening.
Once again thank you Unilocal and thank you Lindsey. Thank you Corner Bakery for hosting the event and providing all of the delicious food and great service.

Awesome, fresh, clean and delish food! Loved the chocolate chip cookie & asian chicken salad. Great spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner. Great Unilocal elite event!

The Corner Bakery staff never stopped smiling and Tom, one of the owners, knows how to work a room.
The guitarist and his tiny amp were endearing, to say the least.
Make sure to check the goodie bags as you’ll find coupons hidden in the bottom. And, to the Unilocal Phoenix staff and to Corber Bakery, thanks for a great event!

The Corner Bakery Café provided a nice relaxed Elite Event allowing each EY who attended to sample some of the great options on their menu. Definitely a step or two up from fast food, but also a place to grab a quick delicious meal — breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Corner Bakery has only been open since December 2014, but I think this will very quickly become a «Go-​To-​Place» and inexpensive option in the relatively expensive nearby neighborhood choices.
Once again Lindsey and the Unilocal Team were able to introduce us to a new and great option. Thanks Lindsey! Thanks Unilocal!... . and especially thanks to all the Corner Bakery Café staff who served us expertly and with warm smiles.
We will be back to try other options on your menu. .. when we are out and about!

Food: At the end of the day, I can look past most aspects of a restaurant as long as the food is good. I got the half chicken pomodori panini and the tomato basil soup. The panini came by nice and hot (burned my mouth cause I am still a little kid with no patience). Once it cooled a bit o was quite happy with the flavor profile. Each bite had a bit of everything in it and nothing was overpowering.
As for the soup, tomato basil is one of my favorites of all time. Would this one top it? Unfortunately no. It was quite tasty, but I would have to say it was high middle grade.
Restaurant and bathroom was very clean (although the bathroom has only 1 sink), and the staff was quite attentive (this is a Unilocal elite event though). Décor was class bistro. Nothing grimy or unappealing here!
Tom one of the owners made it a point to have a conversation with us. Not just a «how is your food?» or «how was your service today?», but genuine questions about what we had and why we choose that dish and so forth. It did not feel forced or robotic which is definitely a plus.
Overall, if you work or live near here, give this place a shot. Your taste buds will thank you.

My first Unilocal Elite Event! I was looking forward to this and it definitely didn’t disappoint. I invited my brother as my guest and I was pleased that this was so close to my house. I’d heard good things about this restaurant and I was excited to try it out. We walked in and were greeted by Lindsey and the awesome Unilocal table. She introduced herself (first time meeting her face to face) and explained how the event worked. We ordered our entrees and got our drinks. The menu caters to people of all diets and there’s lots to choose from. I got the California Grille panini combo with Caesar salad, both delicious. It came with chips as well. My brother enjoyed his tomato basil soup and I liked my spoonful of it.
Staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Dustin checked up on us a few times, nice guy. The owner Tom came and introduced himself and asked how we enjoyed our meals. He was personable and offered a soup suggestion for next time.
The dessert table was a nice touch and topped off the meal well. I liked the small M&Ms cookies.
Best part: they had a caricature artist! Dianne was awesome and ours turned out really well. Very impressed! She is super talented and great to chat with. Always had a smile on her face.
I’m so glad I was accepted to come to this event, it was wonderful. Thanks so much to Unilocal,Lindsey D and The Corner Bakery for hosting us and providing us with the goods. I hope to be back soon!