The Cornerstone

Lovely cafe. Great variety of coffee and tea, lively atmosphere, great food. My friend and I got one of their pastries from the front window and it did not disappoint. I ordered an iced mocha as well and the flavour was pleasant and just the right sweetness. 10/10 would come again.

The staff were all super nice, very friendly and helpful. We even got to meet one of the co-owners which was nice.

Food was all really good, I got the tempeh wrap which was nice, my sister got the brie grilled cheese and my dad got a wrap.

My dad is a meat eater, sister is vegetarian and I am vegan. It was a nice place that was able to satisfy all of us. My dad said he was full 😄.

Thanks for the great service!

My go to place whenever I want to enjoy my own company or just an evening coffee out with friends.
The atmosphere is really cozy and the staff is super nice and helpful.
I love their seasonal drinks, I tried my first lavender cappuccino here and it was amazing!
I also like the fact that this is one of the very few cafés to offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian options in food and baked items.
Highly recommend it if you are looking for dine in options or just a casual evening out with friends or family for a good cup of coffee!

What a delight!
I originally found this place on the "Happy Cow" app which didn't tell me about ALL the vegan options. The food was very good. Very natural and fresh tasting.

I sampled a beer, a local sour, ended up getting the wrong one but it was replaced quickly and had a fun chat about the beer selections with the staff.

The team there were very chummy and happy. It seemed like they actually loved doing their work. It's great to see. They were attentive to the diners but not overbearing and didn't have forced behaviours. (That's nice to see!)

Keep doing what you're doing, I can see why people kept coming in, even people who you wouldn't think would be eating there...if that means anything. ☺

Stopped in to grab something to eat and drink after a tattoo appointment up the street while I waited for my go train. Originally I just wanted to be somewhere close while I wait, and didn’t care much for where I waited but I’m so happy this is where I ended up. The atmosphere is fantastic, warm, cozy, and very relaxed. I got a chai tea and ‘taste of downtown’ sandwich with curried potatoes. Not kidding when I say this sandwich changed my life. So. Dang. Good. Both were amazing, the gal who was helping me advised me that they don’t sweeten their chai so there was sugar in the table if I wanted to do so but I didn’t have to. Their chai is PERFECTION. I even grabbed a second for the road when I left. The two gals behind the counter were so awesome, I’ll definitely be back to try their seasonal cocktails and the beers they have on tap (huge bonus this place is licensed). Overall such a cool spot, glad that after all this time walking passed it I finally wandered in.

I'll never not give The Cornerstone 5 stars. I'm in there *frequently* and they've never missed once. The food ? Consistently good. The music ? Great if you like a range of indie folk rock and altenerative (I do). The washrooms? Individual rooms and always clean. The tables are the perfect size for showing up with some tasks to complete and YES there are outlets. And the service? Always super friendly and welcoming- feels like home. If you haven't tried The Taste of Downtown sandwich yet you're missing out. Local Gem.

It felt like i would sit there for hours and keep on talking to my better half. The place felt magical. Atmosphere was so nice and pleasant.
Service was great. Ourserver was talkative and suggested whats good to order. Food was outstanding. Delicious and mouthful

We had a chance to come and eat here on Wednesday night while we were at a dance competition at River Run Centre. We are vegan and gluten free so. A lot of places don’t have many options for us. There were so many delicious options here that we had to come back the next day for lunch to experience more of the menu.

A LGBT+ friendly space with live music in a warm kitschy modern setting. Great menu selection of appetizers and meals with extensive drink selections, both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks to choose from. Pricing is reasonable for what they sell, $25 for two cafe drinks and one appetizer.

Open late. Nice vibe, great food, nice staff! Mostly vegan & vegetarian options but very tasty ones!
The avocado grilled cheese was great, the grainy bread was exceptional! The antojitos, bean burger and house soup were all very delicious! Would come here again for food or just to hang out for coffee.

Cozy atmosphere with incredibly friendly service. This is the kind of olace you visit to make yourself feel better if you had a bad day. I ordered their daily soup (butternut squash) and it was perfect for the cold temperature. Matcha latte was tasty and well mixed - no clumps! Definitely coming back for their heartier meals one day!

Everything you could ever want: really good food, coffee, beer, cocktails, sweets. Great staff too. Definitely coming back here the next time I’m in Guelph!

A classic Guelph spot. One of my favourite places. Cozy, welcoming, friendly staff, excellent coffee and very tasty eats.
I am a regular here and do not foresee that changing any time soon.

Love this restaurant!
Vegan and vegetarian options available, and they are fabulous tasting.
I highly recommend the walnut chickpea wrap, black bean burger or pizza.
And don't forget to grab a cowboy cookie for the walk home, it's fantastic!
Breakfast, lunch or dinner...you can't go wrong.
There's also live music and great beers on tap.
Sit at the bar, at a table or in the summer months on the sidewalks patio.
Enjoy!

Friendly staff, good food and good atmosphere. Since the kitchen is small it can take a bit to get your order if it is a busy time, which isn't a problem just good to keep in mind.

This restaurant has a very homey feeling with the exposed stone walls and open kitchen . I haven’t been in since the new owner and renovation . It’s nice to walk in and the doorway is open . I would suggest something to block the draft though for the front tables . Maybe plexiglass or wooden slat fencing material with a hearty finish .

The americano and cowboy cookie are delicious . My only improvement comment on the service would be to bring my cookie with the coffee . The barista was very busy so not an issue . She’s very friendly with a gentle tone of voice .

It’s a terrific place for what feels like a mid day vacay on a dreary January afternoon.

Thank you Cornerstone . I’ll be back 😀

Since the new owners took over and they renovated the space is CLEAN now! And the food is even better. The best menu! Great service!
My all time fav diner :)

Incredible spot in Guelph! The food is delicious and service is incredible. Everyone is so helpful and happy. A cool culture and vibe. Cant wait to go back!

One of my favourite places to come when I just want to lounge with some good coffee and good food! The staff are always wonderful and super welcoming. The atmosphere is great and it has a unique and rustic charm. It seems very community focused and always has lots of posters for local events, so it’s a great place to go to find things to do. The coffee and food are incredible and they have a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. The cookies are to die for!! And they do a lot of live music and an open mic, so it’s fantastic if you’re looking for entertainment.

AMAZING food, wonderful staff, cool environment, fair prices, and brilliant entertainment.

We had:
Gorilla burger with curry potatoes
The Rueben sandwich with curry potatoes
4 ciders
2 cookies
2 double espressos
1 hot chocolate with a double shot of Baileys and steamed milk (OMG get it!)