Good Serve-Yourself Dining
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Corner Bakery seems ubiquitous, and yet, I like it. I think this is a pretty good alternative to fast food dining. Corner Bakery offers fresh salads, soup, pasta, sandwiches to order, and all too tempting desserts. As part of the Lettuce Entertain You conglomerate, it has a high standard of quality. They have good soft drinks, and their ice tea is top notch. There are several locations. My three favorites are in the Cultural Center (where you can use it as a supplement to your home-packed lunch and always find a seat, and sometimes some music), the Field Museum (a good alternative to McDonald's downstairs), and the mall at Old Orchard. Look for specials at Christmas time, where you can purchase $100 of dining dollars and receive $120, and these are good not only at Corner Bakery, but any Lettuce restaurant, including Maggiano's. A great gift for a Chicago friend...or just a bargain for you.