Friday lunch at the Corner Cafe
October 3rd, 2008 by Cliff Bostock in Restaurants
Surprise! Brad and I did not have our usual Friday lunch at La Pietra Cucina (but we did dine there Wednesday night with three others).
Today we went to the Corner Cafe inside Buckhead Bread Company (3070 Piedmont Rd., 404-240-1978). It’s been a few years since I visited this bakery-cafe, and, frankly it was a shock in just about every way.
The interior, begging for remodeling, looks straight out of the ’80s and the food, which is quite overpriced, was a huge disappointment.
Brad’s crab salad, nearly $15, was completely tasteless. The tomatoes were mealy, the crab was only slightly tainted with taste, the avocado was bland. Even the radishes lacked a peppery note. And it looked straight off the Whirly Q counter at Woolworth’s 20 years ago.
My sandwich, also about $15, was stuffed with shredded over-cooked lamb lathered in basil aioli. I’ve had worse sandwiches but not at this price. A side of roasted new-potato salad was fine.
It is strangely unpleasant for a Buckhead Life restaurant.
(Photos by Cliff Bostock)
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October 3rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I’ve only ever had breakfast there and it was delightful, if a bit overpriced. I think the best way to describe it is that it’s someplace that’s sure to delightful older family members.
The decor is indeed a bit tired.
October 4th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Man- I love the “ball in cage” lamp in the back!
That place just smells of sucks…
October 4th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Tell me about it Cliff. This place is always packed from breakfast and lunch. I can’t stand pulling in there and seeing all those mercedes and lexuses and jaguars in the parking lot. Then you have all those pretty buckhead betties who are dolled up with their kids eating and talking. Even worse are all those rich buisness men making big deals and talking on their pdas. It’s like all I want is a table. Just once go in there and get a table. Way to go Cliff!!!
October 13th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
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