The Cornerstone Coffee House

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  foodie65

  ·2 months ago

  “Really disappointing experience in what looks like a lovely cafe. First let me say most of the staff were lovely, but we were told there would be a 20min wait for food that eventually arrived 35 mins later! Our main gripe however were the portion sizes which were tiny given the price - the hummus and lamb kofte flatbread were particularly small. And who serves hummus and pate without bread! We had to pay £4.20 extra for a tiny flatbread that wasn’t properly cooked.”

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  Christina King

  ·3 months ago

  “Wow! The best breakfast we have ever had. Service was quick, the food absolutely delicious and presented beautifully, and the atmosphere was lovely with gentle jazz playing at just the right volume. We will be back!”

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  S J

  ·3 months ago

  “Great little cafe. Delicious food, great service from friendly staff. My only complaint was the portions, particularly the vegan breakfast, were a little small for the price. But otherwise fabulous.”

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  Natalie Edwards

  ·3 months ago

  “My son and I are regulars here and have been visiting this wonderful eatery for the last 18 months approximately. We normally come on a Saturday but we came one Wednesday and it was as busy that day too! It’s a very popular place and we sometimes reserve a table. The food is delicious and good sized portions, we usually opt for 3 small plates each. At the end of March my husband visited with us for the first time and he thoroughly enjoyed the full English! As we are both vegetarians, it’s very important to us to find an eatery that has more than just one veggie option on the menu so at Cornerstone we are spoilt for choice! There is a plentiful breakfast and lunch menu both for vegetarians and meat eaters and there are also plenty of gluten free options. An absolute must is to treat yourself to a sweet treat from the sweet counter, either to enjoy after your meal or to takeaway, I particular enjoy the dark chocolate brownies and chocolate chunk cookies. Service is swift but sometimes there is a small wait on orders which is understandable as all food is prepared fresh to order, it is definitely well worth the wait! On one occasion we were brought the wrong drinks and no apology was made, instead the glasses and drinks we ordered were slammed down on the table which shocked my son and I, we thought we were going to be covered in coke. Not forgetting drinks - there are plenty of hot and cold drinks on offer from tea and coffee to iced drinks and soft drinks with decaf also available. All you have to do is take a seat, be spoilt for choice with the menu, note your table number and order at the counter. This really is an absolute gem in Ashbourne and we look forward to many more visits!”

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  John Plant

  ·5 months ago

  “I was wandering around looking for somewhere to go for a bite later and thought this looked promising. I returned later with a guest. We were both impressed by the menu. The staff were all young, friendly and positive. We both had a bacon and halumi bun. Superb - but the food being brought out to other customers also looked very tempting. We will certainly be back.”

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  Gemma Bty

  ·5 months ago

  “We visited here on holiday for lunch and the afternoon on a rainy day. The food was delicious, with lovely choices and everything fresh. The coffee was one of the best I’ve had too. They were so welcoming and accommodating for us and our doggies. We had such a great time we came back for breakfast this morning. It’s so nice to find somewhere that is dog friendly, nothing is too much trouble, yummy fresh food and good coffee. If I were local I’d come in every week. Thank you for looking after us and making our holiday lovely.”

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  Allie

  ·7 months ago

  “My mother in law & I visited with my little boy Friday afternoon. This was the first time I had been and was so touched by such a warm welcome and service from the staff. Even though we had arrived at one of their busiest hours - it was no trouble to try and squeeze us in somewhere. The atmosphere was very cheery and warm with small to large groups of friends and families. I could’ve easily stayed for more coffees as it was so excellent. I can’t wait to take my partner next time and try out more of your menu & bakes. I also like the fact you have a little corner for children to borrow a toy or book during their visit. What a hidden gem!”

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  Corinne Hills

  ·1 year ago

  “Stopped in for breakfast, absolutely love that they have separate gluten free and dairy free menus. Coffee was delicious as was breakfast. Staff are lovely too.”

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  Juan Ángel Hernández

  ·1 year ago

  “Very lovely cafeteria with sweet and savoury options. Had the lamb kofta flatbread for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with how much flavour it had. We had to wait 15 min but to be served but it was worth it. Shout out to their tap water being served with pomegranate, something I had never seen before. The ambiance is cosy and relaxed, and very welcoming. Recommended.”

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  Dean Jackson

  ·3 years ago

  “Absolutely love this place. Been a few times now and the atmosphere, food and drinks are second to none. There's loads of cafes around but let's be honest there not always great and that's what makes the cornerstone cafe stand out to me and dogs are welcome! What more can you ask! It's clean and tidy, they provide games for kids for books for someone who just wants to have a chilled day there and the home made cakes are next level! Their prices on the food are also fantastic. Anyway stop reading this review and get yourself there and fill your guts!”

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