Corner Bakery Cafe is reducing the price of several core sandwiches in an effort to appeal to budget-conscious diners. Beginning this week, two breakfast croissants—the Ham or Turkey Swiss and the Bacon & Egg—will sell for $3.99, while the lunchtime D.C. Chicken Salad Sandwich will be offered at $4.99 in participating cafés.
The new pricing marks a sharp cut from regular menu levels, which ranged from $7.99 to $10.19 for the breakfast items and about $9.99 for the chicken salad option. All three sandwiches are available throughout the day. The Bacon & Egg croissant features scrambled eggs, melted cheese, smoked bacon, and sliced tomato on a flaky croissant. The Ham or Turkey Swiss version is topped with Swiss cheese and a drizzle of hot honey. The D.C. Chicken Salad croissant combines diced chicken breast with celery, green apple, red onion, dried currants, and almonds in a tangy dressing, served with lettuce and tomato.
Chief executive Chris Dharod said the company aims to “serve fresh, flavorful dishes that offer exceptional value” as consumers face tighter budgets. Corner Bakery operates more than 140 locations nationwide and is positioning the price rollback as a competitive differentiator against restaurants that have relaunched popular sandwiches without lowering prices. The company has not announced an end date for the promotion.