Cornerstone Deli & Cafe Reviews

Many offerings: traditional deli fare like sandwiches, soups, and salads (even a cool make your own option, like a Chipotle for salad), as well as sushi in a laidback atmosphere. Host local events and art shows

Don't order online for delivery from Cornerstone. They messed up my order, so after they told me that it was MY responsibility to call the courier and explain the situation to THEM, which doesn't make sense because it was the restaurant's fault, I talked to three different people (one of which I presumed to be the manager, but I'm not sure) and none of them seemed to understand how to handle the situation. Finally, they offered to redeliver it. I asked them to throw a pair of chopsticks in the bag at least five times (the first time I ordered and again when I asked them to redeliver the correct order), which they didn't. I can handle a restaurant messing up my order or forgetting to give me utensils/napkins, but it was obvious that they simply weren't listening to me. I'm sure they're happy that I didn't bother calling again.

The food is decent. I used to eat there frequently. It's a shame that they don't value their customers.

Quite large and varied menu. Something for everyone. Healthy meals, for sure.

I love this place for breakfast and coffee. Delicious breakfast sandwiches, very good coffee and tea. The owner is so kind, and very welcoming and funny. This is a deli, salad bar, and sushi place, but surprisingly they do it all very well!! Just a great place to meet friends and fill your belly.

Amazing food at amazing prices. A great place for a quick breakfast sandwich.

Sushi to bagel sandwich's and bubble tea, this place will stimulate some taste buds!!!
Great prices too!!

Their food is so good! Every time I go it never fails me there! Bubble tea is good, and any item that involves their tofu it great!

Way above and beyond my expectations. Great restaurant.

Not great, but not bad for what it is. Go with the the sushi or the noodles; their Asian cuisine is far superior to their deli fare.

Affordable, healthy food options. Always made fresh.

Amazing! Sandwiches, pad thai, everything on point. Delicious!

I've been going to this place for many many years and typically when you go someplace for so long it either bores my taste buds or somewhere along the line, you get subpar service or food; this is NOT the case for CornerStone. I'm sure I've been here at least a hundred times and I've taken everyone I know here and never //not once// have I ever gotten anything less than excellent/friendly/prompt service with a smile and never //not once// have I ever gotten anything less than delicious food. The Turkey Wrap on Spinach is a favorite. I love love CornerStone and they have their own parking lot which makes it very nice. Two separate dining rooms, a good cuppa, free Wifi, great food, excellent service and great lighting make this a mainstay in my life and now most of my friends lives, too :)

Fantastic, it's a good deli, good Asian, and good salads all at low prices. I really don't know how they do it.

Cute little place. Food was amazing. I love the noodle bowl and the sandwiches.

They have delicious breakfast options, a salad bar, as well as Asian food

Super delicious wrap. Great selection of cold wraps and sandwiches, hot sandwiches, rice bowl, and a great looking salad bar.

Beware the 'decaf' coffee. I thought my heart was going to explode and was trying not to throw up there was so much caffeine in it. However, their salads are fantastic.

I've been eating here on a regular basis for years. Great food, lots of options, very affordable prices. Highly recommended.

I have come in here for years. I like the variety on the menu and the food is always good. I love been able to get a large salad with whatever I want on it. The sushi can be great, but it really depends on who is making it.

Amazing food. The sushi is the best in Clintonville, the deli part is so good. Thai iced coffee and tea is also really good. I can't say good enough. Just really good.

Great food with a lot of selections, plus they have the nicest guy working between the kitchen and register, no clue how he's always smiling, actually kind of makes me angry.

Hidden gem in Clintonville. A smile and a good local meal - always.

great food with quality ingredients. quick, helpful, and friendly service. it has a good feel to it.

My wife and I have lived in Columbus for over 6 years, in a variety of neighborhoods. Good food abounds in this city, and Cornerstone is consistently our favorite place to go! It's comfortable, clean where it counts, and has a wide variety of quality options! I like the fresh sushi, or the classic Reuben sandwich. My wife enjoys the custom salads. Cornerstone is the best!

The ideal neighborhood place with a menu as diverse as the patrons.

I love going to this cafe! Everything Bagel with egg and cheese...yummy! Only 4 stars bc they don't beat Jersey bagels!

Thai Curry Shrimp Bowl is the best ever! Also the salads!!

I love the Cornerstone Deli. I order delivery from there on average, about once a week. Deliveries come in a timely manner and the orders are always spot on. I'd recommend the deli for any lazy day delivery in Clintonville! :)

I had a spicy tuna bowl and a side of potato salad to go. Both were absolutely exceptional. There was a moment when I stopped eating and beheld the colorful beauty beneath me, and honestly, I couldn't imagine eating anything more fulfilling.

Best place in Clintonville ! They have everything from sushi to bagel sandwiches to salads. Good prices

I love building a giant salad there. There miso dressing is delicious.

I could eat at cornerstone every day. They have an insanely expansive menu and a super comfortable dining area. Great coffee and the tuna melt is amazing.

My favorite spot to eat north of campus. Get deli sandwiches, custom tossed salads, classic Asian-American dishes, and sushi rolls all under one roof, and all for super cheap. The staff is as friendly as can be, and meals are ready in no time.

I ordered online and picked up, having never been there I was so surprised to see the many, many options they have. Seems like a family run business that is operating within great ingredients, plus good employees!

The tofu bowls are incredible, I find myself craving them all the time! Great vegan and vegetarian options. The portion sizes and quality are incredible for the price. But my favorite thing about Cornerstone is how friendly and kind the staff are. I asked for an extra bowl when ordering to share with a friend and they actually split the portion to two separate bowls in the kitchen. It made my whole day! You are guaranteed to always be met with a smile by the staff. One of my favorite restaurants in all of Columbus that I recommend to everyone.

Delicious and cheap.
I love the green jasmine bubble tea $3.99
Very good BBQ Eel roll with avocado $6.99
All prices with taxes included.

The rice bowls can't be beat and the avocado cucumber sushi roll is the best in town.

Fresh bagels in the morning, made to order tossed salad for lunch, or an assorted offering of rice bowls. It's definitely unique but the place has been around forever and the food is good, especially when the bagels are still fresh and warm!

Good sandwiches, very nice variety here, okay atmosphere.

This place will surprise you. The service here is attentive. The bill was reasonable I would say. Ambience is similar to Fresno's scene.

Good variety of food and the people are very friendly.

Corner stone has AMAZING Asian food and drinks. They serve a plethora of food including bagles and hand seasoned cream cheese. I love corner stone. They do have kids options as well.

Stumbled upon this lovely place, the other day. Very friendly and helpful staff, and vegan friendly. Not big on salad sandwiches,(Mediterranean wrap, with veggies) but I did love the actual salad and the various vegan salad dressing options. All of the options were so good that I'm going back today to get a small, but very large, salad for only $5.50

If you havent been here, you are missing out. They have the best bagels in Columbus, made right there on the spot. They do run out of the good stuff, but that pretty much goes for any cafe or restaurant thats actually good.

Came here with a friend. Table was obviously not clean, nor were the restroom facilities. Entire place looked quite dirty, actually. Ordered a bagel and a small salad, and I give the place 2 stars because the salad was actually ok. The bagel, though, was bland, flavorless, and barely toasted. I could also tell that whoever was responsible for making my bagel forgot about it, because it was not warm at all. Overall, if you want a bagel or a salad, there's definitely better places to try. Won't be coming back.

Great place. Shrimp tempura roll and steak egg cheese bagel are delicious!

My go to spot for a quick meal. They actually have a few Asian dishes. I recommend trying the pad thai.

I wanted to give three stars, my husband insisted on two. Food really wasn't very good. We read the reviews and were excited to try a local business with such a diverse and eclectic menu. It seemed like a cool place to try. My husband ordered the Reuben and I ordered the Thai Chicken bowl. The rice and sauce were the best things about the bowl. The chicken was chewy and flavorless, and the vegetables were undercooked as to the point of being raw. My husband's Reuben was also bad. The meat was dry, the bread did not taste fresh and the thousand island dressing tasted like cheap store bought. The menu is so diverse maybe it is difficult to make food consistently, but either way we won't be back.

Extensive menu that's all over the place from traditional deli sandwiches to dishes like miso soup. I just wish they'd gotten my order right. Going back one day soon. Mistakes happen.

Great salad bar and sushi bar. Good portions per serving. Spacious and casual setting with view of the High St., Parking lot available across street.

This place is incredible! Lovely atmosphere, kind and gracious staff, and delicious & timely food. I've only ever had good experiences here

Lots of character. Good deli food and good Asian inspired bowls. Good prices. The staff is very welcoming. We hung out for a few hours and played Scrabble and they were completely fine with it.

update: revisit:
menu is still all over the place, my sandwich is just terrible is every fundamental way. :(

This is one of the closest delis to me for years. I really want to support it and I love delis. This is also a place with emphasis on a salad bar, a deli , sushi, and a variety of other fares. This immediately makes me question if any of it is done right. I ve been coming here sporadically for at least 10 years, and by sporadic, I mean about once every other year. I just want to believe that maybe something has improved. Just had my most recent visit, and for over 10 years now consistently, this place serves some of the worst, pathetic excuses for sandwiches. From the quality, to the construction, portion size, overall employee skill, etc, they are just awful.

Love this little deli/ Chinese/ neighborhood bagel shop. Odd combination, but it works. Fabulous salads, too. Terrific coffee. Great value

A Clintonville tradition, this eclectic cafe is a local favorite. Classic deli sandwiches, made to order tossed salads, sushi, Chinese food, and breakfast fare. It's also a city rarity because it has a parking lot! Gets extremely busy at peak times, though. Listen hard when they are walking around with orders, the kitchen staff shouts out the name and it's sometimes hard to hear/understand. I love the bbq eel roll w/ both avocado and cucumber and the classic stir fry bowl.

Their one vegan sandwch is great. Someday I'll convince them to serve more.

Great food at a great price, nearly everything made in house, relaxed yet lively environment, good parking for its location. This place is a "cornerstone" of Clintonville!

Use to be my go to place for lunch until I relocated. Still stop in there from time to see my guy, I think one of the cooks. Willy Willy from south Philly. Favorite hangout spot. I rehearse lines here and have a healthy friendly dialogue with the staff.

Love this place. Awesome bagels and amazing salad options and dressings. Small salad is rather large and filling. Good prices, super friendly staff and large parking lot :)

Great selection of food choices. From the build your own salad, to their rice bowls, to their sandwiches. So many choices here and none of the are bad. My personal favorites is the general tsos tofu and a side of edamame. My wife always likes the teriyaki chicken sandwich on a three cheese bagel.

Sort of a mash-up between a traditional Asian restaurant and a traditional Jewish deli. It works well.

Their menu is diverse and above average. First-timers won't be disappointed.

Rice bowl, too much sauce and too sweet. I could not even finish.

Great. Food was delicious and the service was really quick. Great staff that are all super friendly.

The only place with great sushi and deli sandwiches I know.