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Welcome to Cornerstone, your go-to American restaurant and breakfast restaurant located at 102 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. At Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on providing a unique dining experience that combines classic American flavors with a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Our menu is filled with a variety of mouth-watering options, perfect for kick-starting your day with a hearty breakfast or enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends. Our customers consistently praise us for our exceptional service and the quality of our dishes, often describing their dining experience as excellent. We are passionate about using only the freshest ingredients to craft meals that satisfy and delight. Whether you're craving a stack of our famous pancakes or a savory lunch option, Cornerstone has something to offer every palate. Easily accessible and located in the heart of Asheville, Cornerstone is the perfect spot for locals and visitors alike to gather and enjoy top-notch American cuisine. Join us today and experience why we are highly regarded in the community. We're more than just a restaurant; we're a cornerstone of great food and warm hospitality. Visit us to find out why our guests keep coming back for more!

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Cornerstone, located at 102 Tunnel Rd, serves up classic American comfort food with a twist. Reviewers rave about the burgers, sandwiches, and salads, praising the generous portions and attentive service. While some find the menu items a bit pricey, the quality and atmosphere make it a worthwhile splurge.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.8/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

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Cindy Coppedge
Cindy Coppedge -Google user
5 months ago
They warned that they were short staffed so we were prepared, however, we didn’t have to wait to be seated at 1:00 on Sunday! The Gyro Platter was great, just like Brick Oven in Fay, NC! Fried pickles were perfectly fried and perfect thickness!...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Meghan Morgan
Meghan Morgan -Google user
11 months ago
One of the best meals we've ever had, but the service solidified Cornerstone as a place we'll definitely be visiting again when we're in Ashville! Thank you, Josh, for phenomenal service and our compliments to the chef for a meal that had us licking our...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Chelsey Eaton
Chelsey Eaton -Google user
a year ago
The food was delicious. The portions were huge, and everything tasted fresh. We enjoyed it so much we ended up eating here twice while on vacation. The homemade chips are perfectly crunchy. We had the beef tips over rice, cheese manicotti, and chicken strips as...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Howard Blitz
Howard Blitz -Google user
11 months ago
We arrived at this restaurant in Asheville no waiting we sat outside. It was a lovely place. The service was just OK. The food was delicious. The portion sides were great. I ordered the shrimp and grits 1695 can’t beat the price for the size...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Burger, Fish & Chips, Shrimp & Grits
Rafael Torres
Rafael Torres -Google user
2 weeks ago
My Wife is working in NC, she is one of those Heroes that was assigned to Arden, after 6 long months I decided to cheer her up, and She took me to this restaurant. Oh my Lord, what an amazing Risotto,and the ribeye so tender...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Melissa
Melissa -Google user
2 months ago
We've been eating at Cornerstone for over 20 years. Their quality, customer service, and undeniably large portions haven't wavered. We enjoy their breakfast and lunch/dinner menus but mostly frequent for breakfast. No matter what I order, it's 2 meals for me because they have such...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Breakfast Bowl, One Biscuit & GravySomewhat recommendPlenty of parking
Jeremy Miller
Jeremy Miller -Google user
2 months ago
Stopped by for lunch. Great recommendations and service by Leslie! Blackened flounder, fried oysters, house made chips and sweet tater fries. Everything was great!
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Melany Ramirez
Melany Ramirez -Google user
2 months ago
"While there have been some modifications since Hurricane Helen, the menu remains extensive and impressive. I would strongly recommend the calabash chicken and sweet potato fries."
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Rodrigo Jackson
Rodrigo Jackson -Google user
5 months ago
The food was delicious and the service (host, waiters and staff) was excellent. Highly recommended for great American food. I got breakfast here and it was so good.
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Breakfast Bowl
triathnrs11
triathnrs11 -Google user
2 weeks ago
What a great breakfast spot! It was recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. Our server Dru was attentive, efficient, and welcoming. The shrimp and grits was amazing! Will definitely come back if visiting the area
BreakfastAtmosphere: 5
Erika Goode
Erika Goode -Google user
a month ago
Stopped in last night for a bite. The food was delicious!! We received our food quickly. Our waitress Anna was super sweet and polite. The fish and chips was amazing!
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitWe received an enthusiastic welcome as soon as we entered. Our waitress Anna was awesome
Evelyn Kreischer
Evelyn Kreischer -Google user
2 weeks ago
Best breakfast my husband and I ever had. Service was great! Food was on point! Atmosphere was great, very family friendly.
Breakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 52 peopleNo wait
ayla tweed
ayla tweed -Google user
4 weeks ago
This is our first time here, and we're sad we haven't tried it sooner the food is absolutely delicious we got the nachos as an appetizer and I got the American burger and my husband got the jalapeño popper burger. It was delicious The service...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise
C Will
C Will -Google user
2 months ago
First time here. Me and my wife very much enjoyed it. We had brunch and are looking forward to trying the dinner menu at some point. I had the breakfast bowl and it was quite hearty and good.
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Breakfast Bowl
Steve
Steve -Google user
2 months ago
If you find yourself in Asheville, I would highly recommend this place for breakfast. This Greek omelette tastes as good as it looks. Exceptional 👌👌👌
Atmosphere: 5
Ivan Pereida
Ivan Pereida -Google user
a year ago
We brought our service dog and the waitress was kind enough to take us to a quiet area of the restaurant without even being asked! Christian took our order, checked on us an appropriate amount of times, and brought us our food within 20 minutes...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Ginger Gracie
Ginger Gracie -Google user
a week ago
Wonderful food, great atmosphere, amazing service. The bread and honey butter is a diet killer and totally worth the extra workout. Calamari was tender and cooked perfectly. The Reuben (sic) was tender and packed full of corned beef, kraut, and ALL the flavor. Cully was...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNot sure
Sarah Oliver
Sarah Oliver -Google user
2 months ago
Our family is visiting from out of state and so glad we saw this place! Absolutely fantastic food with large portions!!! HIGHLY recommend the Mahi tacos, house made chips to and Mac & cheese! Called-in our order and Wisdom was so kind and patient while...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Homemade ChipsPlenty of parking
Mark Brousseau
Mark Brousseau -Google user
a month ago
OMG! This place has it all! From delicious food that caters to every American taste bud to friendly service that makes you feel right at home, it’s a dining experience you won’t forget. The generous portions are a delightful surprise, and the value is something...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Corner Stone Breakfast, Breakfast Bowl, One Biscuit & Gravy, Huevos Rancheros, Waffle, Shrimp and Grits BreakfastHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingVeteranPicky eaters delight!Yes, friendly service with a smile with a smile
Derrick Reaves
Derrick Reaves -Google user
a month ago
Every bit of food that hit our table was hot and delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. It was pretty busy but no wait for a table or for our food. I would definitely recommend it, and I will come back...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Somewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotThere are lots on both sides of the building.

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