The Cornerstone Bakery & Cafe - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Gary B.

I love bakeries, and it's not often you get a bakery and a great menu also. I'd never been there before,BDO it was a little confusing when you first enter. There are menus outside and you decide what meal you want, then when you enter you peruse the delightful selection of baked goods and place your order. You're given a dining room to go to and your waitress then gets your drinks and brings your food.
The ham steak is $7.50, and it must be 5/8" thick and weigh 1lover 1/2 lb! I couldn't finish it(and I really wanted to)! The food is great and I took home a loaf of chile cheese bread! We went back the next day and had a lighter fare with croissant and lattes! Yummy!
This is the kind of place you hope to find when you're out of town!

Josh H.

This is a great little bakery, shop, cafe, all in one right off the main drag in Ruidoso. Came highly recommend by 2 friends of ours in Texas. I see why.

We came in ona. Sunday at 930am and had 0 wait time. Orders at the counter and got seated. Our plates came out in about 15 minutes. I got the green chili cheddar club sandwich (minus mayo) with a side of their house tomato basil soup. Both were absolutely delicious. I'd get this again for sure. My 10 year old son got the eggs and bacon with diced potatoes and a house baked biscuit. He ate almost all of it. My wife got the sausage and blueberry pancakes. She said they were good but not great, needed more blueberries inside them.

Our server was very kind and tentative. The manager came over to check on us as did one of the cooks as well. Nice to see that endgag from staff with their guests. Prices are good for what you get as well. Will be back here again in the future when visiting town.

Travel G.

Wonderful food!
It’s obviously a local hotspot. There are tons of signs outside that direct people on where to go. Obviously this is the case because they get long lines. However, we didn’t experience that which was actually really nice. We sat outside and it was brisk, but they had heaters on, and it was nice. All the staff was really friendly and the owner came and checked on us.

We ordered fresh squeezedorange juice, and decaf coffee (it was very weak…also, for a place with pretty fresh ingredients we were surprised they didn’t serve their coffee with real half-and-half. However, not a deal breaker). We got a cheese and berry danish thing that was excellent. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a croissant with a side of potatoes and their special house cheesy sauce, which was delicious. It was a huge amount of food and I could only eat half of it. My husband ordered savory ham crepes which he said was very good. He ate it all but didn’t eat again until dinner. The portions were hefty!

It’s a fun vibe and I would highly recommend going here for breakfast, whether you want something on the lighter side, something sweet or something hearty. They had gluten-free options as well. They can accommodate large groups so I think it’s the perfect spot for families to meet up!

Vijay S.

The food is excellent, but the overall experience could be improved due to long wait times. It takes nearly two hours to receive your breakfast, with extended delays both to secure a spot and for the food to be served. By the time the meal arrives, your appetite may have already diminished.

Tyler R.

The food was amazing, great selection and a very wide variety of bakery goods, breakfast meals, and lunches. The atmosphere was beautiful, great view from the outside patio. The service was the only lacking part of this experience. No refills offered, and waited approximately 25 minutes for the waitress to return after the meals were done, just to ask if the checks were separate a 2nd time.

Erik R.

I had an amazing experience at The Cornerstone Bakery & Cafe! Steven, the owner, personally came out to make sure everyone felt welcomed and was enjoying their meals, which really added a special touch to the experience. The food is hands down the best in town for both breakfast and lunch, and I’d even say it’s the best in the entire state! The staff were incredibly friendly, with such positive and uplifting energy. Don’t leave without trying their homemade pastries—they’re absolutely delicious!

Caitlin P.

It was packed! But it was well worth the wait. Our food was great & the service was on top of it. Our kid's absolutely loved playing with dough & cookie cutters while we waited for our food.

Kathryn W.

What a holiday treat to come here. Great food, crazy amazing prices and a staff that Lights the World with their smiles. There is such a kindness , great food and grateful hearts just perfect for the holiday spirit. Do yourself a favor and try the hot chocolate! Such an amazing find! The red hot sauce keeps us coming back daily.