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| - I expected a Paradise Bakery experience the first time I went, and was pleasantly impressed. Similar fare, but better.
I've been there only once for breakfast -- their oatmeal is delicious!
My nearly-ninety-year-old mother and I have gone back several times for lunch. As at Paradise, you can get the three-salad sample. But I think the salads at Corner Bakery are far more creative. The Harvest Salad is especially yummy. I'm really interested in the Ginger Asparagus Couscous Salad, but -- alas -- I don't like cucumbers and they're already mixed in.
Every one of their soups has delighted. The sandwiches that we've tried have all been good, but so far I haven't run into anything particularly special.
What is special is the service. Though they can't take the cucumbers out of the Asparagus Salad, they *did* take the bread off my mom's grilled Reuben sandwich. She can't eat bread, but really wanted my sister or me to get the Reuben just so she could have a taste. Instead, the cooks made up a delicious sandwich for her -- sans bread. The entire staff is very accommodating.
I'm following Weight Watchers right now, so haven't been able to graze the baked goods yet. But I've been assured by my sisters and mother that everything is great! None of us can go by 83rd Avenue now without picking up a package of Sweet Crisps to take home to Mom.
As far as Weight Watchers... Their 3-Lentil Soup/Half-Sandwich combo keeps your points right there in the safe zone. Just pick their tuna or Bavarian turkey for your half sandwich.
Oh, and they have free wifi. So if you want a place to go to enjoy food, not have to rush, not have a wait-staff in your face, but know that they'll be there to help when you need it, I recommend Corner Bakery Cafe.
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