Cornerstone & Co

The Italian/​Japanese fusion is brilliantly put together and the relaxed atmosphere and ambience makes for a cracking little bayside style café tucked away from the main road shops. We will definitely be back!

Came back for brunch today. Awesome brunch here. Really friendly service too and nice atmosphere out back on a nice sunny day. Had a variety of eggs, and a spaghetti carbonara. Some coffees and mimosas. Everything was awesome. We all loved it. I like this place. Two solid visits.

In general, I am not a fan of café food, it always seems to disappoint and fall short of expectations while overcharging and under servicing. This is so far from an accurate description of Cornerstone, you probably won’t believe the following paragraphs. But as over the top and neurotic as it sounds, it’s all true!
I go to Cornerstone and have been there many times as my boyfriend lives walking distance away, I even added them to Unilocal so I could share their greatness with the community, because I had this unreasonable fear that they were in an unusual location and they were at risk of being unnoticed so I had to help get people in so I could keep going there!
I’ve had many things on the menu, some pictured, some not. All perfection– honestly– and I’ve looked high and low for the most minuscule faults. I’ve had poached eggs in countless different dishes and I am yet to encounter a yolk that isn’t gooey and oozing with salty, buttery goodness that only an immaculately cooked egg yolk can provide.
The side salads they put on your plate, suit the meal you are eating and are creative and perfectly dressed, rather than your café style ‘green salad’ that breaks down your soul with the lack of effort put in to it knowing you paid $ 22 for a plate you could have made at home. Did I mention I’m in love with Cornerstone?!
For meals between $ 10-​$ 25, you’re bound to find something to satisfy you. Deserts are very reasonably priced too.
If Cornerstone was open for dinner, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. They have a set menu with Italian/​modern Australian/​Asian fusion dishes and weekly specials that will blow your mind. They use Organic coffee. BonSoy. Their bread from an organic bakery. Their vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful plus their desert cabinet is always full of fresh, new and exciting options that tempt you into submission!
The staff are attentive, knowledgable and quick, plus friendly! The owner– Michelle– is an absolute delight, I could just sing their praises day and night. Cornerstone is a fantastic addition to Hampton, Melbourne and in my opinion anyone not up to that standard is officially failing.
Next time you’re in or around Hampton, try out Cornerstone, there is no possible way this impressive establishment will let you down!