As you might know by now, I am picky when it comes to my chain restaurants.  I tend towards mom-and-pop restaurants, local events, and small-scale chains.  However, there are a few exceptions to the rule, and Corner Bakery is one of them!

It originally started in Chicago, but I grew to love it in California!  It was one of the first places where my guy and I ate in college when we were first dating.  It is completely casual, but the food is great!  Also, I appreciate that they supplied their Nutrition Facts long before it was a rule.  Awesome, right!

Here are a few items that we ordered for a quick, delicious weeknight meal.

Roast beef, balsamic onions, tomatoes, and arugula with a creamy goat cheese spread on potato thyme bread.

First of all, you know that when a restaurant has bakery in the title, the bread has got to be good!  Every sandwich comes with a pickle spear and bakery chips.  The kettle-style chips are fantastic, but to up the health factor, I substituted it for baby carrots.  I love that option!  Usually, I order a panini, so I asked them to grill this sandwich.  I think it is a new favorite!

Smoked turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.

I forgot to photograph this before the first half was eaten.  It’s everything you want in a turkey sandwich!

Also, we had a slice of lemon bundt cake.  It was so good that I forgot to take a picture.  Hm.  This is a pretty disappointing post if you are looking for pictures…  However, I suggest that you just take a look for yourself at your nearest Corner Bakery!

Corner Bakery Cafe
18315 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 861-4092
cornerbakerycafe.com